“You must be…well, are you one of the spouses?”

monthly favorites ― September 2024.

It’s that time of the month again…and, as per usual, this post is too long for email, so check it out on the app.

Enjoy!

Books

September has been a restless month.

As it came, it went. But, its passage brought turmoil, sadness, doubts, and ultimately rebirth.

Given its impact on my psyche and my mental and physical energy, I have read very little and the little I have read I have savored in sips, or in one go.

I have read 4 books and finished 3, of which two were short stories and one a collection of poems. I read these in one go since they were very short but no less powerful than a 500-page book.

I have not yet finished Susan Sontag's collection of journal entries, which I am slowly savoring and loving.

She is making me want to start journaling again and try to do it following her approach.

Of the three I have read none has completely excelled, but if I really have to choose a favorite of the month, my vote goes to Terrific Mother by Lorrie Moore.