I hope you all had a great weekend. I had a great time seeing my friend on Saturday for breakfast and later that afternoon my husband and I went out for a book date to a favorite little bakery shop near our house.
Here is my vanilla latte, chunky cookie and My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. My husband had his iPad with him and I think he was reading various magazines. We love going to the bookstore but the only problem with the bookstore is that I am usually looking at all the new things and this way I just focus on my books and/or magazines.
As for the novel, it’s wonderful. I am so intrigued by these young girls as they are entering their teen years and all the violence that is around them. It can be angry insults hurled at them from other kids, teachers or arguments they hear in the neighborhood. And, there is also physical violence that is present when they see adults fighting, among the kids or directed at them. Through it all though these girls are so strong. They don’t backdown from anyone and are fighters.
What a great way to spend the afternoon. Today I also did a bit of reading this afternoon but I was in bed and before I knew it I was napping. What can I say, it was gray outside and catching up on sleep seemed like a good thing. Let me know what you were up to and if you’ve read this book or more in the quartet.
Glad you are enjoying MY BRILLIANT FRIEND. As I commented in another post about it, I’ve meant to read it. Latte and cookie look good – did you put some hot sauce on them? (saw it in the photo! ha!)
I want to jump into your photo! What a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Great book and a great series, too.
Your book date sounds wonderful — so relaxing!
I also had your same experience of spending a weekend afternoon reading in bed — and napping instead! Then later that evening I ended up reading well into the night before finally sleeping!
I looked at My Brilliant Friend at the bookstore once, but didn’t pick it up. Maybe I should have!
Vanilla latte and cookie sounds good to me!
I’ve not heard of this author so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Will have to check out the book.
Kay – You know you are in Texas when even the bakery has hot sauce right? haha…
Joann@Lakeside Musing – I think I need to have more of these book dates because it really was a great afternoon.
Kim@Time2Read – Oh I know what you mean. I’m such a night owl that I really should be careful about napping too long but sometimes it is a treat isn’t it?
Kailana – I am really enjoying it so hope you’ll give it a chance. You might like it!
Melody – It was pretty yummy 🙂 Hope you are able to check out the book one day.
I’ve read good things about this book. I have also recently read that Ferrante is now writing articles for The Guardian. Another great book date!
This sounds like a great afternoon date (and a great book to read!).
What a lovely afternoon? The cookie looks scrummy. (Without hot sauce!) I see it’s on a proper plate; are most cafe cups in your region disposible? Some of our cafes only offer those because it’s more convenient for them (something to do with dishwasher temperatures, one explained, but that didn’t make sense), but I prefer a proper cup for the whole experience (besides the fact that the cups are not recyclable, even though it seems like they should be). I liked the Ferrante novel, but didn’t love it as much as some did. Hope it’s a perfect fit for you!
It sounds like a wonderful time, Iliana. That chunky cookie looks awfully good! I’m so glad it is Friday, although tomorrow won’t be much of a rest day. Maybe I can get to bed early tonight and do a little reading . . . Have a great weekend!