Rec | ALWAYS SEVERAL THINGS AT A TIME

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Partially adhd, partially the fact that all the library holds have a habit of coming in at the same time. Loved and Missed - Susie Boyt. Short British novel with a strange and sardonic voice unlike anything I’ve read before. What will the world look like whwn all the water leaves us - Laura van den Berg. Ethereal short stories with a running thread of the monstrous. Pretty sure I got that rec here so thank you if you’re responsible for this! Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver. Was super skeptical about this but so many people have recommended it at this point I gotta start. Hella Town - Mitchell Schwarzer. Recent history of the planning and development of Oakland. I whip this out every time I’m over there, but can really only get into the groove in situ, so probably won’t crack it again until I’m back.

@tortitude

Jul 17, 2024

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