Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

An absolutely phenomenal, unique, captivating, lyrical, whimsical read!!!!!! This book quickly became one of my new all-time favorites and I’m already looking forward to rereading it. It’s a journey of self-love and self-discovery told through such gorgeous symbolism, emotion, and writing. Truly a ma......more

This book was a mesmerizing and thought-provoking read. The author masterfully weaves together themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery, creating a complex and relatable protagonist. The writing is beautiful, with a unique blend of magical realism and poignant introspection. I particular......more

It's been probably 10-15 years since I read this. I remember really enjoying it, and being envious of the woman who was able to escape from the everyday crazies to figure herself out. Having stumbled across it again, I think I'll have to re-read it. It's definitely magic realism. I loved the two sent......more

A strange book that makes sense if you think of it as a vision quest, with totem animals (and one totem human) who help the narrator see her way forward. It's puzzling, a little incoherent, but very vivid. I admit it that I'm soft on snarky talking cats, and "Vinny" is a winner. His wry tone reminds......more