For a book club on Friday, still have a lot to cover but I’m very much into this OG true crime novel.
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Basically birthed the true crime genre / creative non-fiction genre. Capote was a problematic figure, even as he wrote this book, becoming entangled with his subjects in a compelling way. And his writing is beautiful.
Jan 14, 2025
its the perfect blend of fiction and nonfiction. Capote is a journalist and wrote the book after investigating a murder but he writes the book as if it were fiction from the perspectives of the victims and killers. He fills in the gaps with dialogue that may have taken place and the feelings the victims might have had during the home invasion. It’s a true story but very engaging read, plus it has a beautiful cover!
Feb 24, 2024
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By Michelle McNamara (RIP). It feels wrong to say I’m enjoying it due to the subject matter, but her writing has been clear & easy for me to follow, & she maintains a high level of respect for the victims, which is a must in true-crime IMHO.
Feb 25, 2024
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I’m a project manager for a prepared food company, and the majority of the projects I work on are soup. We’re mostly private label, so we make the store brand soups in the deli section for most of the big grocery stores.
One time at a big meeting our boss got a cameo from the “no soup for you!” Guy from Seinfeld to pump us up (?)
Feb 7, 2024
Greater than the sum of its parts- I still never get how AR packs so much into her recipes while only a few ingredients and easy to make.
Feb 15, 2024
These puzzles are wild! All the pieces are different shapes, and even at the end it was so hard! Totally twisted my brain, please let me know if other puzzle companies do this I’m hooked!
Mar 1, 2024