A Winter List of Books
In the flurry of holiday gatherings, I hope you find time to rest & recharge. Perhaps you'll join me in reserving time for a mug of golden milk (warm almond milk with turmeric, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, honey) & a pile of books. Here's what I would hand you if we were standing in front of one of my three bookshelves (against all appearances, I do in fact encourage library visits). It was quite the challenge to narrow it down to these few, let me tell ya. Traveling Mercies - Anne Lamott Gritty and inspiring. Bella Tuscany - Frances Mayes Beautifully written by a poet refurbishing a home in Italy. The Great Divorce - C.S. Lewis Thought-provoking and hard to put down. Beloved - Toni Morrison Surprising and raw. Lilith - George MacDonald Dark and unusual, but with his characteristic "true fiction" vibe. The Complete Father Brown Mysteries - G.K. Chesterton Sarcasm and whodun
