Happy Wednesday, friends! I took an unexpected hiatus last week when our entire family got sick! Thankful to be feeling so much better this week, and for some slightly cooler temperatures. The next several days are full of rain as Hurricane Francine makes its landfall and continues inland. I’m hoping New Orleans and other places directly in the path do not have a lot of damage!
As far as reading, September is already shaping up to be a stronger month than August! I’ve already finished one book (review below of a tender debut release!), and I know I’ll finish at least one more for bookclub. I have high hopes for even a third, but we’ll see!
REVIEW: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Frederick Fife is down on his luck when he stumbles on what seems to be a second lease on life. As he becomes more entrenched in Bernard Greer’s life though, not everything is as wonderful as it seems. Can Frederick right some wrongs before his lease runs out?
Y’all, Frederick is the person you want as your grandpa. He is kind, considerate, and funny. No matter your dreams, he would be one to cheer you on and support you to the best of his ability. While parts of this story felt a bit predictable, I absolutely loved these characters and the antics they got up to in the Wattle River Nursing Home. This debut novel is worth the read, and I can’t wait to see what Anna Johnston writes next!
I highly recommend this story if you’re looking for a way to get in your feelings, enjoy beloved characters, and strong debut novels.
Content warnings: homelessness, miscarriage/baby loss, divorce, cancer, alcohol abuse, dementia, abandonment
Special thanks to William Morrow Books and NetGalley for sharing this advanced ecopy of Anna Johnston’s debut novel! This heartwarming book published yesterday, September 10, 2024.