The Tragedy of Arthur - Arthur Phillips

I really love Phillips' writing. (Most of the time.) He has the best way of describing things. But I was left with two lingering questions: First, the obvious one. I don't want to spoil in this case, so I won't state it here. But I"m dying to know what anyone out there thinks. Is it or isn't it???? Secondly, the book jacket stated that he lives in NYC with his wife and sons but the memoir portion of the book seems to indicate otherwise. I'm kinda curious which one is the latest? Did his wife join him from Prague?
Finally, I tried to read Angelica, but couldn't get through it. Strangely, becuase I do enjoy Phillips. Has anyone read it and should I give it a second shot?

Vinegar Hill - A. Manette Ansay

I actually felt more aligned with James than Ellen. How about you? I'd like to know what you thought of each character...There's a decent amount to chew on.

Life Sentences - Laura Lippman

Waste of time. Let me change that. This felt like a waste of time, for me. The back of the book is way more enjoyable than the story itself. If you've read this and enjoyed it, I'd really like to know...

The Bridges of Madison County

Okay. I have just to say it. EEEEEWWWW with seven exclamation points. Can you believe the letter she writes to her children at the end?? But that's not the only reason I didn't like this book. Call me a prude (please!) but I don't like books that glorify infidelity. To me it did, but I can also see that you could take it as an argument against. Do you think it was pro- or anti-infidelity?

The Glass Castle

This book is a crazy trip. I'm dying to discuss it with someone. So here's my question: Did you think one parent was better than the other?
Spoiler alert! More questions: Could you believe her homemade braces?? And what about when her mom is secretly eating that chocolate bar?

Jane Eyre

I don't know what I can say about Jane Eyre, except that if you haven't read it, you are missing out. It is my favorite book. The love story is timeless (who doesn't love an older man? And of course there's a prince inside the beast.) and nuanced. And the Laurel advisor inside of me thrills when Jane won't illegitimize their love by acting on it out of bounds. Oh it's so deliciously wonderful! And the movies do NOT do it justice.

The Grapes of Wrath

This was kind of a weird read for me. There were long stretches where I was totally bored....And then there would be a line or an incident that was so achingly human, I felt like I would go outside and find myself in the dustbowl with the Joads. And then, of course, the end is beyond description.