I’m not much of a fan of Anna Quindlen, and what’s worse, I can’t even remember why. I remember reading something of hers in a magazine and thinking that it was offensive and nonsensical to boot. However, in this case, she may be writing about something that interests me, and I’ve seen her book, Imagined London recommended in several places. I also seem to remember that Ms. Quindlen writes well–just not my political kindred spirit maybe?

A review at Reading Matters of The Final Solution by Michael Chabon. This WWII detective novel sounds like fun. I’ve heard of this author, but since Computer Guru Son (age 18) is reading something by Chabon, I thought maybe he was a “YA guy writer.” Maybe not.

Another writer I’ve heard a lot about but never read: Paul Auster’s latest novel, Brooklyn Follies, gets a good review at Collected Miscellany. Again, is Auster a “guy thing”—or would I enjoy his writing, too?

Amanda at Wittingshire quotes Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse as she encourages those who are weary, just plain tired. You’re not alone, she says. (I think I need to read To the Lighthouse. Eldest Daughter was quite impressed by it last summer.)