May’s Books in 25 Words
Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month.
Career of Evil (Cormorant Strike #3) – Robert Galbraith
When Robin is sent the leg of a murder victim, Cormorant and Robin must investigate multiple psychopaths from Cormorant’s past while navigating their complicated personal lives.
How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost writing, Learning and Thinking – Sönke Ahrens
Efficiently turn your thoughts and discoveries into a trove of smart, interconnected notes to make writing non-fiction a breeze. Fleeting, literature and permanent notes explained.
The Silkworm (Comorant Strike #2) – Robert Galbraith
In the series second book, Cormorant and Robin investigate a missing person that becomes a murder. The usual mix of interpersonal complications and investigative surprises.
A Wizard of Earthsea – Ursula K. Le Guin
As a good a story as I remember and Le Guin’s writing lifts this above your standard fantasy. Tackles big questions with a fast-paced plot.
Drop Bear – Evelyn Araluen
Unsettling, thought provoking, must read collection of poems and prose. Thanks go to Evelyn Araluen for confronting me with her perspective in this astonishing collection.
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek – Annie Dillard
Zooms in with amazing attention on the macabre and magnificent goings on of the natural world, spring boarding off this to ponder the big questions.
