Shy and socially awkward, Frances was not one who made friends easily. For most of her life, she avoided social situations that would highlight her awkwardness and instead withdrew into her immediate surroundings. But when a job documenting the architecture of a rundown mansion came along, she took it. Remote and secluded, the mansion offered the exact type of living Frances … [Read more...]
Claire Fuller Shines Once Again in ‘Swimming Lessons’
A couple of years ago, I opted to read an upcoming debut by an author by the name of Claire Fuller. I didn't know anything about her but the book, Our Endless Numbered Days, intrigued me so I gave it a go. Not only did it end up being one of my favorite books of the year, but Fuller has since graciously donated her time to #30Authors. So when I learned that she had a new book … [Read more...]
Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller (Book Review)
I'm calling it - Our Endless Numbered Days is going to be a hit. I feel pretty confident in saying this because I usually don't like books told through the eyes of a child or teenager and I made it almost a quarter of the way through before realizing that's how this book is written, which says a lot. Plus, it has a twist that will leave you stunned.So what's the book … [Read more...]