Tiny Truths #5 and #6
A book pick (and an ask for yours!) and a tiny truth about the paths my brain's been wandering.
#5
Last week, when I polled you to ask how often you’d like to hear from me, I noted that polls here usually come out 50/50. Well, in true (or Something True) form, we have yet another 50/50 poll! 🤣
The title of that post was Where are we now? But, really, the question that has been running through my mind is WHO are we now? I’ve noticed in the past few months that, as a community, we are not vibing with the same things we used to. When I pull out activities that previously held resonance, they often fall flat.
Which is a relief! My world—as well as my world view—is constantly shifting and alchemizing. This lack of resonance with past exercises, prompts, and activities is an indicator that your world is changing, too. So… who are we now? What supports us in our present incarnation? If you have thoughts, hit reply: I would love to hear from you!
I’m going to keep noodling this one for another few weeks. And I will bring the question of how often to post into the mix. Stay tuned!
#6
My recommendation of Salt & Broom, a retelling of Jane Eyre by Sharon Lynn Fisher, comes with a disclaimer: I have never read the Charlotte Brontë original! I know, I know, major literary sin. Perhaps one that shall be remedied in the near future.
I can’t comment on how this book will sit with a Brontë fan, but I can say this Austen-groupie enjoyed it immensely. The premise is simple: what if Jane was a witch? The character driven plot flows from there, a cozy fantasy complete with Regency manners (in every sense of the word!). If you enjoy your books light but literary with a dash of Gothic and a splash of enchantment, this one’s for you.
As always when we talk books, I would love to hear your reading suggestions in the comments below.
I have read both Jane Eyre and Salt & Broom, love them both!! I think you would enjoy Jane Eyre💕
I wish I could say I've read Jane Eyre, but alas, my childhood was wrought with issues (cult-like religion) and I wasn't allowed to read many of the classics. As an adult, I just never got around to reading them. They're on my list however and Salt and Broom sounds intriguing. Currently I'm reading Alice Hoffman's, The Invisible Hour, In The Garden Behind The Moon by Alexandra Chan, and an assortment of food memoirs (research for a project). I just finished, and absolutely loved, The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.