I love what you said about giving newer authors a second chance! I'm a writer myself (not published yet) and I hope that my future readers will be as gracious as you are! I also love how Taylor Jenkins Reid has characters that make appearances in her other books. I think my favorites by her so far are Carrie Soto and Malibu Rising. That's so nice to have the book memories with your Mom reading Tree Grows in Brooklyn. It is interesting how our perspectives on themes or characters can change or grow as we re-read.
Thank you so much, Bonnie! I think giving new authors that second chance is so important-everyone’s work evolves, and I love watching that growth. And yes, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s interconnected world of characters is such a treat, isn’t it? There’s something special about revisiting familiar faces across her novels, especially in books like Carrie Soto and Malibu Rising. Those shared book memories with my mom really add a layer of nostalgia and depth to my reading experience, and it’s fascinating how our understanding of stories deepens with each re-read. Best of luck with your writing journey! I’m sure your future readers will be just as excited to watch your characters and world come to life.
Rhoda is a handful, but cute enough to get away with it. I apparently went with a "books with the feels" this video, but couldn't NOT include them. Thanks for watching - looking forward to your next ramble!
Is there an author whose earlier work was lackluster but their later work blew you away? Leave titles, please and thank you.
I love what you said about giving newer authors a second chance! I'm a writer myself (not published yet) and I hope that my future readers will be as gracious as you are! I also love how Taylor Jenkins Reid has characters that make appearances in her other books. I think my favorites by her so far are Carrie Soto and Malibu Rising. That's so nice to have the book memories with your Mom reading Tree Grows in Brooklyn. It is interesting how our perspectives on themes or characters can change or grow as we re-read.
Thank you so much, Bonnie! I think giving new authors that second chance is so important-everyone’s work evolves, and I love watching that growth. And yes, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s interconnected world of characters is such a treat, isn’t it? There’s something special about revisiting familiar faces across her novels, especially in books like Carrie Soto and Malibu Rising.
Those shared book memories with my mom really add a layer of nostalgia and depth to my reading experience, and it’s fascinating how our understanding of stories deepens with each re-read. Best of luck with your writing journey! I’m sure your future readers will be just as excited to watch your characters and world come to life.
Lovely dog! And your thoughts on books are worth everything, especially as to feelings and emotions. Thanks for sharing!
Rhoda is a handful, but cute enough to get away with it. I apparently went with a "books with the feels" this video, but couldn't NOT include them. Thanks for watching - looking forward to your next ramble!