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The Undying by Anne Boyer
I stupidly rushed through this. I’m used to more plot, more this happened and then this. But this book is poetry, to be savored. #25 wordbookreviews Continue reading
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A Country You Can Leave by Asale Angel-Ajani
Riveting and thoroughly original story of a woman and her daughter navigating bad men, addiction, and poverty. I kept forgetting it wasn’t a true story. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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B.F.F. by Christie Tate
I’ve so wanted a book that delves into the complications of friendships but this one came from such a perspective of inferiority I couldn’t relate. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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Group by Christie Tate
A deliciously voyeuristic look into an unconventional group therapy and the juicy details in the ups and downs of the author’s search for meaningful connection. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant
A great reminder that rethinking and/or changing our minds when presented with new evidence is necessary for us to make great strides on hard problems. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life by Ruth Reichl
A fascinating view into the everyday life of a legendary foodie. I aspire to be this natural in the kitchen – but it’s highly unlikely. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro
This book surprised me. It starts out as a typical suburban drama but then all of the sudden turns magical, in the best possible way. #25wordbookreviews Continue reading
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Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel
Traveling actors and musicians face a stark post-apocalyptic world head-on with their art because, according to their favorite Star Trek quote, Survival is not sufficient. #25wordbookreviews (amzn link) Continue reading
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The Best of Me by David Sedaris
Listening to this audiobook of hand-selected essays from Sedaris’ 27 years of published works is in turns hilarious and heart-breaking. He is just so good. #25wordbookreviews (amzn) Continue reading
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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
This was a difficult book to read — for the content, not the writing — but it turns out to be a spectacularly beautiful story. #25wordbookreviews (Amzn) Continue reading
About Me
I’m Victoria Griffith and I am enthusiastic about a LOT of things. Pine trees and mushrooms and the desert. Mountains and motorcycles, travel and photography. Friendship and writing and books and surviving the love of your life’s terminal diagnosis.
I read constantly, think about reading obsessively, and have strong opinions about what makes a great memoir. I write about books here, and I’m working on one of my own.
I was born in Paterson, NJ, call Seattle home, and spend winters in the desert of Southern California, where the light is different and the ocotillos are doing something extraordinary. I try to get out and see as much of the world as time and money will allow.
If you’d like to say hi, you can reach me at vgriff@vgriff.com.
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