Books
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Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
I am obsessed with Abby’s in-real-life Wolfpack so these stars are for her extraordinary efforts to raise up women. The book is just an intro. #25wordbookreview (link) Continue reading
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Normal People by Sally Rooney
I wanted to hate this book on account of its incredible hype but it’s actually good. A lovely story about a relationship full of miscommunication. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Am I really enjoying a whole book about a fake band, complete with fake song lyrics, and fake controversies? Yes, I guess I am. Cool. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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The River by Peter Heller
Peter Heller combines nature + art so beautifully that even with the violence and impending death, I find myself fantasizing about a trip like this. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Eat, Drink, Run by Bryony Gordon
The idea of a fat woman running a marathon while still drinking and smoking lured me in but I stayed for the hilarious, lovely voice. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne
Took me forever to get what this book was doing, and I almost quit several times, but in the end this was a *great* read. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen
This is one of those memoirs where the author is interesting but hasn’t evolved in any meaningful way so it feels … empty. Lovely reading voice. #25wordbookreview (link) Continue reading
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She Wants It by Jill Soloway
Fascinating and well-written Hollywood memoir that occasionally veers into overly academic topics and prose. Especially great if you’re a fan of Transparent. Fantastic on audio. #25wordbookreview (link) Continue reading
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How to Be Alone by Lane Moore
There are some really beautiful (and funny) pieces in this memoir but almost as many come off as tragically lacking in self-awareness. Loved the audio. #25wordbookreviews (link) Continue reading
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Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Holy Shit, this is good. It’s a nonfiction account of the craziness that was Theranos but swear to God it reads like a fantastic thriller. #25wordreview (link) 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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