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I was considering a rating between 3 and 4 stars but will pick 4 because I liked the ending. There are plenty of characters and lots of threads to the novel. The heroines, 2 or 1 of them? They are endearing and talented. The monsters are pretty good Sci Fi creations. The complicated bureaucracy driving the story is reminiscent of spy thrillers with the amnesia line of inquiry like Jason Bourne. It’s a longer book.

In which a young man gives appreciation and gratitude to the important people in his life.

Buttermilk pancakes. So delightful

I keep enjoying zombie stories and stories about viruses. This brings them together. I liked the nod to Studs Turkel and the journalistic interviews to tell the story. I thought the movie was very different, focusing on a single story but both were fun.

Enjoying this book a lot! Examines the system-level dynamics of conflicts, especially partisanship in the US. Seeing his visuals has helped me step out of the muck.

Enjoying this book a lot! Examines the system-level dynamics of conflicts, especially partisanship in the US. Seeing his visuals has helped me step out of the muck.

I watched the movie twice before reading the book. The book is excellent writing and explores several characters as the live a nomadic lifestyle in the United States. Great commentary about our consumerist lifestyle and out harrowing endgame.

Listened to audiobook. Enjoyed the author’s manifesto about social media sites and its impact on larger societal and interpersonal issues. Some well considered arguments. Worth a read to help think about best way to spend your time.

We’re discussing this book in my workplace.

Just competed this series of books. I thought Benediction was a sweet novel about people in the small Colorado town. I only have a vague sense of the earlier two books but I liked the relationships in the stories and Dad Lewis’ centrality and his coming to terms with his life at the end was endearing. He brought people together and helped them see how important they are to each other.

I enjoyed a couple of the essays but got stuck on a few others. I liked her fiction much better.

Loved this mystery thriller that takes place in 1960s Baltimore.

I'm going to take a break from this book.

Some good writing so far. Looking forward to talking about it at book club next week.

Didn't finish this but enjoyed reading about Mosher St in Baltimore, where some of my relatives once lived.

I have to return it before vacation. I've enjoyed very much so far.

I'm really enjoying this book and the audio mp3 exercises. I've tried different mindfulness practices before, and this is most comprehensive.