This book was written in 2012 and is about immigration. In this world immigrants are tattooed. One review I read said it's not a dystopian novel and that's what makes it haunting. With that said, I don't like the cover or how the word ink is transformed in this book into something horrible. They make me uncomfortable. There's a lot that makes me uncomfortable in this book, not least of how all too possible this policy feels in today's political climate, which is the point. Which is the point.
27. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
I was looking for something light after reading both Ink and The Essence of T'ai Chi, and I thought about the book The Girl Who Chased the Moon and thought I'd check out another book by Sarah Addison Allen. It wasn't quite as light as I was expecting, but it did deliver the happy read I was looking for. Bonus there's a sequel! I'm excited to read that too!
28. The Essence of T'ai Chi by Waysun Liao
I really wanted to get a little different perspective on life and this seemed like a good one to read. I learned a lot about the history of T'ai Chi which was really interesting.
29. Theodor Seuss Geisel by Donald Pease
I've been trying to branch out and read things I don't normally do. One of the things I rarely read is biographies, and since I have long adored Dr. Seuss, as have most Americans, I thought I would try a biography about him. It was definitely an interesting and quick read. There are some interesting analyses of his books. There is a fascinating discussion about his racist propaganda work during WWII and how he regretted it and tried to make amends and even eradicate that. There was also some very interesting information given about his wives and his first wife's suicide. Dr. Seuss will always be my favorite children's author. His books have always meant a lot to me in particular The Lorax.
30. The First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
This book continues the story of the Waverley family started in Garden Spells. I don't usually start a sequel so soon after having read the first, but I've just needed some lightness in my life right now. Love it!
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