Lyrics & Reminiscences

I wanted to learn more about the singer who deserves to be better known than she is, as one who sang in the time and tradition of Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. It’s a wonderful book, finely written.

Dakota: A Spiritual Geography

I found Norris out of my quest to read more books by women who were grappling with their own faith and who were on explicitly spiritual journeys, whether they be via church, synagogue, pilgrimage, temple or meeting house. Norris is a gifted writer and Dakota is a great read. The Rich Mrs Burgoyne is her latest.

Ten Thousand Acres

Earthy revelation of life on the land in all its texture and contour. The book is a work of art – it draws you in.

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

Not long before I went to Tibet I wanted to connect with all the magic and mysticism of the country which seemed to me akin to some kind of Shangri-la aka Lost Horizon. Neel’s book opened up this world to me as one that has changed eons again since I was there.

Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books

Riveting account of a teacher in Tehran carrying on teaching literature to young women in the hoped for safety of her own home when teaching them at the university was no longer an option due to the political repression of women and violence unfolding across the country

The Mahabharata

Of course I read this after my 12 hour marathon effort watching this in my sleeping bag in an outdoor performance presented in a quarry. Memorable.