We were rewatching the movies and I wanted to compare to the book - I had honestly forgotten so many of the details, so it was fun to revisit. The narrator's intrusions were more frequent than I expected, but I liked them mostly - a quaint storyteller vibe. These books will always be classic!

This was an easy-to-read guide for writers from an industry insider. I really liked her personal notes that made this more than just a repetition of other writing advice.

This is a quick read but has the potential to be powerful if used rather than just skimmed. This felt similar to her other books, with some of the same examples even, but the question structure was cool - I will definitely be using some of the questions as journaling prompts. 

I thought this was a really well-researched, often fascinating examination of a little known author's life. However, Byrne's overemphasis on Pym's romantic relationships was sometimes frustrating and got in the way of the full arc of Pym's life - some events were overemphasized and others were rushed, despite this being SO long. Still, it was an enjoyable read overall and made me want to pick up any Pym books I can find.

This was a really interesting and informative read. I could see echoes of Jane Eyre, but the subject was different enough that it didn't feel repetitive at all. There were some extremely poignant passages. I also feel like I understand the Luddite movement way better than even if I just read some nonfiction about it. The ending was too abrupt for my taste - give us more time to see them be happy together! We get way more content about the after-marriage relationship in Jane Eyre, so that ending felt much more satisfying to me. 

This was an intriguing concept, with a very nostalgic look at a family's favorite beach vacation. I wasn't necessarily expecting such a focus on menopausal bodies and emotions plus abortions and miscarriages, but it was often moving, especially in the mother-daughter discussions. 

The setup was so fun - one chapter for each of twelve dates - but it made the main romance feel rushed, and there were lots of conveniences (really - this guy's pining for this girl that we already know? etc.). But it was a fun Christmas read overall.

A predictable but overall enjoyable romance novel of its time, with a sometimes bitter and sometimes poignant portrayal of the governess life.

A good memoir without being heavy; it did sometimes feel like a cookbook, but I liked it.

Inhaled this in two sittings - gripping, heartbreaking account of forgotten stories. Almost everything was so great, just minor details: I didn't love that the main character was so irresistible and had instant attractions with so many men - she never had to work for any relationship in the beginning, which got old. I also didn't like how static the female friends were - just enduringly there for Frankie without any growth shown for them.