I went to the post office on Saturday and received quite the surprise! My dear friend Pat sent me a copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s new book, The Lacuna. I was so delightfully surprised, I squealed!
The last time I bought a new book, that I can remember, was in the 90s! I usually try to get new titles from the library, buy them used, or at least wait for the title to come out in paperback!! (Because they’re so expensive!!)A new title from my favorite author, Kentucky’s own Barbara Kingsolver! What a treat! And the novel showcases two of my favorite historical figures: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera! I’m a lucky, lucky girl!!
I came home on Saturday and tried to put it away (I had papers to grade) but it kept calling to me! Finally, last night, I couldn’t stand it any longer and stayed up way too late reading this delicious novel! Thank you Pat!
She also sent along copies of another favorite: the Sun Magazine. Back home, when these arrive in the mail, I read them from cover to cover. These too, are delicious treats!
I had been in a reading “slump,” and nothing here was grabbing my interest. It feels good to be excited about reading again!
And, another few bars of my always-needed: Dr. Bronner’s soap! I covet these…
Also included was a featured article on Ms. Kingsolver in Bellarmine College’s publication and a poem that I’ll tell you more about after having had some time with it.
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