So many great things to check out here - thank you! Just weighing in to say I also enjoyed the last season of Valeria, which you and A Narrative of Their Own introduced me to! 💕💝
I love memoirs - they are probably my favourite form of non-fiction - and have read quite a few since the start of the year, including Alice Vincent’s ‘Rootbound’ which really captured the ambivalence of city life in one’s twenties. Next up is Hadley Freeman’s ‘Good Girls’…
Me too, Kitty! Rootbound is a great book. I haven't come across Hadley Freeman's but I'll add it to my list as I love her writing. If you haven't read them yet, you might enjoy Amy Liptrot's two memoirs, The Outrun is the most famous but her second, The Instant is also an interesting meditation on cities and loneliness.
I have also been reading more nonfiction than normal, but for me, that was a positive trend. I was sorely lacking in the nonfiction department for a while. I love the image of spring cleaning. I did a bit of that myself this past week while my wife and daughter were out of the house during the day. My little corner of the house where I read and write had become quite cluttered, and the mess was creating a dissonance in my vibe. So I spent time organizing, cleaning, and tidying up a few things, and in doing so, it also started to put order to my mind. I was able to give some thought to my reading plan for the year and make some necessary modifications. Finally, I began thinking through the outline of a book I plan to compile, a collection of essays. Thanks for your wonderful words, as always, Kate.
Thank you, Matthew. Yes, I always find that declutttering an area of my home tends to unlock something in my mind, somehow. It's a good way to break procrastination or get unstuck, I think. How exciting that you are planning a book; spring is a great time for starting new projects. 🌸
I red “The argonauts” by Maggie Nelson and wow, it did not disappoint. I also read “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko and “A house made of dawn” by N Scott Momaday, to prep me for my trip to New Mexico, but also because I know absolutely nothing about Native American literature and I think especially in this day and age, it’s more important than ever!
Thanks, Chiara, I've wanted to read The Argonauts for ages so I need to get on that! I haven't come across your other recs, thank you for sharing 😀 New Mexico sounds amazing!
"When she discovers old papers of her mother’s stating “To throw away unopened”, she discovers more about her mother’s early life and the relationship of her parents."
HINT: If there is stuff you don't want your kids (or others) to see, throw it out. NOW!
It really is! Sometimes it changes and we have to adapt. Sometimes we just remember that something worked for a reason. Whatever it is, the check-in is beneficial!
I love your ideas for a new subscription model - it’s great to mix things up, especially as we come into a new season. It’s always hard creating new habits but going analogue sounds like a great idea. I’m very aware of how much time I spend on my phone - I’d love to spend that time reading and writing more. Thank you for featuring my ebook! Also, I really hope the Taylor Swift/Rebecca story is true!
So many great things to check out here - thank you! Just weighing in to say I also enjoyed the last season of Valeria, which you and A Narrative of Their Own introduced me to! 💕💝
Thanks you! Valeria is SO good!!
I love memoirs - they are probably my favourite form of non-fiction - and have read quite a few since the start of the year, including Alice Vincent’s ‘Rootbound’ which really captured the ambivalence of city life in one’s twenties. Next up is Hadley Freeman’s ‘Good Girls’…
Me too, Kitty! Rootbound is a great book. I haven't come across Hadley Freeman's but I'll add it to my list as I love her writing. If you haven't read them yet, you might enjoy Amy Liptrot's two memoirs, The Outrun is the most famous but her second, The Instant is also an interesting meditation on cities and loneliness.
I have also been reading more nonfiction than normal, but for me, that was a positive trend. I was sorely lacking in the nonfiction department for a while. I love the image of spring cleaning. I did a bit of that myself this past week while my wife and daughter were out of the house during the day. My little corner of the house where I read and write had become quite cluttered, and the mess was creating a dissonance in my vibe. So I spent time organizing, cleaning, and tidying up a few things, and in doing so, it also started to put order to my mind. I was able to give some thought to my reading plan for the year and make some necessary modifications. Finally, I began thinking through the outline of a book I plan to compile, a collection of essays. Thanks for your wonderful words, as always, Kate.
All the best, Matthew
Thank you, Matthew. Yes, I always find that declutttering an area of my home tends to unlock something in my mind, somehow. It's a good way to break procrastination or get unstuck, I think. How exciting that you are planning a book; spring is a great time for starting new projects. 🌸
I red “The argonauts” by Maggie Nelson and wow, it did not disappoint. I also read “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko and “A house made of dawn” by N Scott Momaday, to prep me for my trip to New Mexico, but also because I know absolutely nothing about Native American literature and I think especially in this day and age, it’s more important than ever!
Thanks, Chiara, I've wanted to read The Argonauts for ages so I need to get on that! I haven't come across your other recs, thank you for sharing 😀 New Mexico sounds amazing!
"When she discovers old papers of her mother’s stating “To throw away unopened”, she discovers more about her mother’s early life and the relationship of her parents."
HINT: If there is stuff you don't want your kids (or others) to see, throw it out. NOW!
Haha, absolutely!! It did make me wonder if the mother secretly wanted her to open them...
This month I read New Me and Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler and I've been recommend JCO's short story The Frenzy read in her voice here - https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-writers-voice/joyce-carol-oates-reads-the-frenzy
They are new titles to me, David, so tha k you for mentioning them! 😀
Love that you're figuring out what works for you - whether through subscription changes or through analog writing - and going with it!
Thank you so much, Kathryn! I think it's important to keep checking in with yourself and going with what feels good 💕
It really is! Sometimes it changes and we have to adapt. Sometimes we just remember that something worked for a reason. Whatever it is, the check-in is beneficial!
I love your ideas for a new subscription model - it’s great to mix things up, especially as we come into a new season. It’s always hard creating new habits but going analogue sounds like a great idea. I’m very aware of how much time I spend on my phone - I’d love to spend that time reading and writing more. Thank you for featuring my ebook! Also, I really hope the Taylor Swift/Rebecca story is true!
Ah, thank you ❤️ it's always tricky to know when to change things up a bit, but this feels right at the moment. Phones are so tricky to conquer!