Ahh your LA reflections are so relatable. I moved to Seattle a few years ago after spending my whole life in Atlanta, but still head back south several times a year to see family and friends. “Feeling like I’m both leaving home and flying back to it” - this, always. And so weird to now sometimes feel like a stranger in a city I lived for so long, when I visit and come across new places that didn’t exist before or start to doubt a route I used to drive every day but haven’t taken for 3 years. So bittersweet!
Also excited about Hell Bent! I did choose to fully reread Ninth House so I’m a bit behind, but hoping to burn through it and join next week’s discussion!
Ugh yes!!! So weird when you realize that something you loved isn't there any more (one of my favorite sushi restaurants closed in January, I didn't even get to say goodbye!!), or like when I drove by my old car wash and thought I was on the wrong street because they're building a GIGANTIC apartment complex in its place. Bittersweet is exactly the word!
Honestly a re-read was smart!!!!!! I didn't remember enough about Darlington's character or the big thing that happens to him in Ninth House (no spoilers in case anyone else reads this haha). I hope you burn through it fast and then join next week so you can remind me!!! :)
Ahh your LA reflections are so relatable. I moved to Seattle a few years ago after spending my whole life in Atlanta, but still head back south several times a year to see family and friends. “Feeling like I’m both leaving home and flying back to it” - this, always. And so weird to now sometimes feel like a stranger in a city I lived for so long, when I visit and come across new places that didn’t exist before or start to doubt a route I used to drive every day but haven’t taken for 3 years. So bittersweet!
Also excited about Hell Bent! I did choose to fully reread Ninth House so I’m a bit behind, but hoping to burn through it and join next week’s discussion!
Ugh yes!!! So weird when you realize that something you loved isn't there any more (one of my favorite sushi restaurants closed in January, I didn't even get to say goodbye!!), or like when I drove by my old car wash and thought I was on the wrong street because they're building a GIGANTIC apartment complex in its place. Bittersweet is exactly the word!
Honestly a re-read was smart!!!!!! I didn't remember enough about Darlington's character or the big thing that happens to him in Ninth House (no spoilers in case anyone else reads this haha). I hope you burn through it fast and then join next week so you can remind me!!! :)