Katie Long > Recent Status Updates

“In books there were people who were always agreeable or tender, and delighted to do things that made one happy, and who did not show their kindness by finding fault. The world outside the books was not a happy one…”

Ain’t it the truth Maggie?!

I'm starting to feel left out, so let's see what all the fuss is about

I feel so smart when he agrees with my answers to his questions.

Saunders: Why does “The Singers” start with a description of the ravine?
Me: To establish a binary that carries through the story?
Saunders: Ding ding ding!

Finished the semester, started a reread of this favorite. It’s been a good day.

First story is a knockout! Can’t wait to read more…

My goodness this is charming!

This charmer is exactly what I needed right now. I hope it never ends!

I’m really flattered that Kelly Link thinks that I can keep up with all of these characters

I love that even in a secluded Monastery, we are still getting mouthwatering food descriptions

I’m hoping more of these characters get murdered…

This is so damn weird…love it!

I will finish this book today. Either finish or give up. Let's see what happens!

I was telling a friend about this book while visiting the Met over the weekend, and decided that it's time for a reread. I remember being so jealous of Claudia and Jamie when I was a kid. Here's hoping it holds up!

My goodness, if the rest lives up to the first story, this is headed for an easy 5 stars.

Is this a joke?

Good heavens, this is excellent

I have been flitting between books this weekend, but this is the one that has grabbed me. With lines like “Mary, you know I hate parties. My idea of hell is a very large party in a cold room, where everyone has to play hockey properly,” I don’t think I can put this one down.

Yep, it’s Fall which pretty much means all witches all the time for me

Maybe a witchy book will get me out of my reading slump 🤞

Well, change of reading plans this weekend. Seems like a good time to revisit a favorite, appreciate how much Rushdie has entertained and challenged me through the years, and hope like hell that he survives.

Vacation mode 😎

Oh my, nothing but 5 star reviews from all my friends! Make room in the pool, I’m jumping in!

“Something about the name ‘Proust’ sounded fussy, and made me worry that he wouldn’t have liked me”

God, I love Selin!

Squeezing in a reread before the sequel is released next week!

In a Georgette Heyer state of mind