Mighty Pen

Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish made a number of the "Best of 2014" lists but I've only discovered it this morning via a news peruse as Mr. Lish has just won the 2015 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.  The Guardian has a nice write-up as well for this debut novel.  It looks like a good title for your summer reading list.

Sky in Spring

Before sunrise, glimpse of lunar eclipse.
Post sunset, a long look at the ISS.

Hope you got to enjoy your space this Saturday.

Women, Grammar, Brothers, and Commas

I loved everything about this NYT piece by Sarah Lyall.*  Mary Norris' Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen will need to find a place beside some of the other unique grammar titles on my shelf after its release next Monday.

Last night during dinner conversation, I asked a friend if she was the "oldest child".  She responded that indeed she was the "eldest child" (with slight emphasis on the adjective) of her family.

I wonder what Ms. Norris would have to say about that.

*especially the bit about pet peeves

Out Like a Lion

A visit to the neighborhood is not complete until you ask and answer, "So what are you reading?"  I always enjoy thumbing through the books that GBC P@1ge has on her kitchen table.

Next up for the GBC is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.  I'll try to squeeze in The Secret History of Wonder Woman for April as well.