Ok, so, it’s been a couple of weeks and I’m still thinking about A Working Theory of Love. 

There were a few things I had trouble accepting about the book - it’s a little hard to relate to the narrator despite his universal problems and anxieties. I guess as a confused 20 something, I’d hoped that a 30+ year old narrator wouldn’t be wrestling with the same things I do. Or would bring a new insight. We all deal with ennui, grief, and failed romances - I I just wanted something more insightful or unique. 

That said, the plot is really carefully laid out, there are some very nice devices.The interesting take on parental loss is that the narrator basically has to resurrect his late father via the Turing test. Literally putting words into the mouth of someone loved and lost could be both therapeutic and counter-productive to coping, and I can’t decide which. 

In any case, I was left a little cold for such a provocative subject. What about you? What’d you think about all that wackadoo cult stuff? And Sarah, the love interest? She just seemed like some person to me - just someone there to be loved by the narrator - not someone with agency and personality. 

ANYWAY. Am I way off? What’d you think of the novel? And more importantly, what are we reading next?!

We all just want a little approval. Hang in there, buddies. 

Fathers’ Day is a time to be thankful for our Dads, but not everyone has the same kind of family. Some of us have lost our fathers, some just aren’t around, some are less than fantastic parents. So, let’s take a moment to appreciate the people who’ve stepped up to the plate. 

You should click here to see this list on Riffle. 

Traci (@authorexposure), of authorexposure.com has a great list on Riffle. She focused on debut authors who are making a name for themselves, including some highly anticipated novels. Check it out below and get reading! 

You should click here to see Traci’s list. 

Guys, let’s get cozy. We’re about to start a little virtual book club. I hope you want to read along with me… if you suggest a new novel, we can read it together and discuss! Leave a comment to start book chatting. 

Let’s start with a 2012 novel by Scott Hutchins, A Working Theory of Love.  I finished this last week and have been itching to talk about it. 

Submit your questions to me, I’ll think of some myself, and I’ll get the ball rolling!

Another week, another roundup! There’s some very interesting new fiction upcoming… I’m especially intrigued by The Illusion of Separateness. What about you? Any book you’re dying to pick up?

You should click here to see the list on Riffle