Monday, December 7, 2015

It's Monday, December 7th. What Are You Reading?

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Have you ever seen the Showtime show “Weeds”? How I loved it! The sexy suburban dealer was Mary-Louise Parker. Not only is she an outstanding actress of the stage and screen (big and little) representing my age range in stellar style, but she has written a so far engaging memoir, which I am currently reading

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This book is in epistolary form (kind of). Parker has written letters to the influential (in one way or another) men in her life. For instance, her father, grandfather, a movement teacher at drama school, a crush, lover, and bestie have been recipients of “letters” so far.  I am a mere 50 pages in.
Mary-Louise is funny, oftentimes naughty, smart as a whip, sexy as hell (Oops, I already said that, but did I mention yet that she is my "girl crush"?), and hippie-ishly quirky. Oh, she can write, too. 

I’m jealous.

I kind of want to be her.

Would you mind helping me decide my next read? It will either be A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara or East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Two very different books. What’s your vote?

6 comments:

Stefanie said...

An engaging memoir is always a plus.

Elizabeth said...

Sounds like a good memoir. I usually do not like memoirs, but this sounds different.

I don't know A Little Life, but I do know East of Eden. Not sure I would like that book...I think it was required reading it in high school????

Have a good rest of your week.

Elizabeth
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Beth said...

I vote For the Yanagihara!

Gina said...

I am enjoying this one. It's different, feels fresh.

Gina said...

I usually never read memoirs. I chose this one because I love Mary-Louise.

I have "borrowed" a copy of East of Eden from a friend, who probably doesn't realize I still have it ten years later, and feel the pull to read it. I've always wanted to, but I don't know why I haven't.

Gina said...

I think I am too, with slight concern that it may be too heavy and depressing for the holidays. That said, I am already heavy hearted. Why not go all in?