The new year started out with a decent month of reading. I finished eight books. Only 1 was a five star, 2 came in at four stars, 3 at three and 2 at two. As usual, my 2 star books were rated much higher by the majority of people, so what do I know?! Maybe you will find a book or two here that you will enjoy. As always, I welcome your recommendations. What cha got?? I started out with one of my 2 star books and finished with one - but I enjoyed the "in betweens". Bewilderment by Richard Powers Theo Byrne is a astrobiologist who along with his son, Robin, is grieving the death of his wife and learning how to do life without her. Robin is an unusual 9 year old who thinks and feels deeply - to the point of some thinking he should be on psychoactive drugs. Theo is not sure that is the answer and steps into the world of experimental treatment. A common thread throughout the story is also Robin's concern about the planet and the destruction of it. I did
Here's my monthly impressions of books I've read - and occasionally other thoughts.