I finally got serious and finished LAND OF DREAMS by Gian Sardar. I didn’t hate it, but I really didn’t connect with the protagonist or the story in the way I’d hoped I would. I thought many of her choices didn’t jive with the way I was understanding her character, and the resolution was too weak for my taste. Those interested in the Old Hollywood structure of the studios over-controlling their stars’ lives, including their love lives, might have an entirely different reading experience.

I began the first book of three from my Barnes and Noble trip, THE SURROGATE MOTHER by Frieda McFadden and quickly realized I’d already listened to the audio version. And yes, I should have known, but I convinced myself the last surrogate book I’d listened to was written by another author because I’m talented at gaslighting myself On the upside, I’ll give the book to my sister and/or daughter in law, so the book will be read! I’m going to start the second one on my small pile, another Freida McFadden book titled, DEAR DEBBIE. It’s new so I shouldn’t have already read or listened to it

I have an audio book I was interested enough to buy a week or two ago, but haven’t wanted to start it yet. It’s a memoir by Brianna Madia titled NEVER LEAVE THE DOGS BEHIND. It’s about her post painful divorce when she buys a van and travels America. It’s a different book for me, but I like trying new things. Not so new that I’d actually buy a van become a nomad, but I’m happy to live the experience through a memoir, LOL. And let’s be real, I bought it because I totally connected with the title!

What are you reading and/or listening to?