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Read in English in 2023 in conjunction with video presentation by the author for Cuesta.
Now, 2026, reading Spanish lang version with my tutor.

Have been meaning to read this one for awhile.
Quite riveting.

As I am at home recovering from Covid this seemed like an appealing and light read. Have read a few in her other series, Darling Dahlias and liked them.

Pleasant w all the plant references. Couple things I noted: the sex scenes w China and her husband are dorky. And for south Texas, the characters seem pretty centered on whites.

Just began this one.
Clever premise that includes time travel for the main characters while in beautiful Positano, Italy.
Considering your mom to be your best friend is a foreign concept for me; but the strong sense of place is great as is the descriptions of italian food.

Reading this novella (Passing) for our campus Ethic Studies book group. Have seen the movie before, directed by biracial actress Rebecca Hall, which was quite good!

Brought this with me on vacation to Hawaii last month. Started it on the plane, need to dip back in. So far, it is so-so; more emphasis on China so far. I was hoping for a lot of Hawaiian lore and sense of place.