A Word from Wendy

I was a mess this month — moody, unfocused, restless. It felt like every day was a full moon. My mindset affected my reading, and I quit three novels. I didn't love the other two I finished. It would be unfair to name them because it probably wasn't the books — it was me! Really! O.K., there was one clunker. But somewhere along the way, I turned a corner. My attitude has been adjusted, and I'm halfway finished with a pretty good book! I'll tell you about it next month.  

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson Dark and often hilarious, Johnson's final work unearths madness and desperation.  Don't Skip Out on Me by Willy Vlautin In this beautifully written and tender gut punch, we meet Horace, an aspiring boxer who never has a chance, but we root for him anyway. A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers A story about power, food, and fucking featuring Dorothy, whose carnal appetite includes eating her lovers. The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin Dreams don't come true in Lynette's world. In fact, she often lives in a nightmare. But her grit and determination make you believe that one day, she'll beat the odds. I certainly hope so.