It’s time, once again, to chat about our favorite reads of the previous month.
JEREMY: Brian Jay Jones’ biography of George Lucas is sticking with me; beyond the Star Wars origin story, there’s a lot about Hollywood history, creativity, and the business + art of making movies. (Read my review here.) Jane and I both really enjoyed Heartwood on the fiction side. It’s fast-paced, but not at the expense of well-developed characters. Great stuff. (Read my review here.)
JANE: Given that she’s a physical therapist at a sports-focused clinic here in Duluth, I was not surprised that Jane enjoyed Casey Johnston’s A Physical Education. This memoir / manifesto pushes against diet culture, embraces strength training, and offers a balanced approach to modern health and fitness.
GRAHAM (10.5 years old): I read The Tale of Despereaux aloud to the older kids and we all really enjoyed it. Kate DiCamillo combines clever writing, a unique story, and unforgettable characters. A modern classic for a reason.
WILLA (8 years old): The middle kiddo is blasting through the Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park. Her favorite this month was First Grader (at last!). The stories have held up well in the last decade or two.
BO (5 years old): As we do every handful of months, we’ve cycled back into some Pete the Cat books. His Four Groovy Buttons is among the least offensive in the series, thankfully.
Your turn! What was your favorite March read?
Read some P.G. Wodehouse for the first time in March. The Inimitable Jeeves and The Code of the Woosters. Brilliantly funny.
My wife and I are also taking turns on our audible account going through the new full cast Potter books. She just finished up Book 5 and loved it. My turn now.
I finally read The Correspondent and loved it.