TGIF
I started and finished this book yesterday. SYLVIA'S SECOND ACT by Hillary Yablon. Stand alone.
When sixty-three-year-old Sylvia finds her husband in bed with the floozy of their Boca retirement community, she’s shocked and furious . . . at first. By the time her head stops spinning, Sylvia realizes that actually, this isn’t what she wants anymore anyway. So she enlists her best friend, the glamorous older widow Evie, to join her in setting up a new life in Manhattan. Sylvia’s ex-husband may have lost her life savings, but Sylvia and Evie are scrappy and determined, unopposed to pawning jewelry and roughing it in tiny apartments. And before long, Sylvia signs on to revive her decades-old wedding planning business with a former professional rival. Sylvia has a lot to prove, and beneath it all, she can’t help but Will she ever be able to get back into the dating game? Sylvia doesn't want to be twenty-five or thirty again. Her age gives her wisdom, experience, and perspective. A career, sex, fun, and a new romance—her entire second act is stretched out in front of her, beckoning to her. It’s her time, and watch out, world, Sylvia is coming!
Published 2024; 348 pages. 5 stars.
The second half of the Dune film was released to streaming so I plan to watch that sometime this weekend.
Maybe it's time to read some of the books by the son or re-read some of the original DUNE books. Hmmm.
So I'm thinking I may re-read DUNE MESSIAH by Frank Herbert. 2nd in original series.
The story of Paul Atreides, better known--and feared--as the man christened Muad'Dib. As Emperor of the Known Universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremens, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne--and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence. And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family's dynasty...
Published 1969; 337 pages.
Sprints tomorrow afternoon; otherwise, the same stuff. No plans. Walking Keo, giving Keo meds and ointments, reading, crocheting, napping, etc.
Have a good weekend
Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster
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