I finished it in the wee hours of the morning. At first I did not think I would like it. It was very slow paced for me in the beginning. After a time it seemed to pick up the pace and by the end I was hooked by all the plot twists and turns. Like some of you, I found it improbable that Kya would be able to ride the bus back from Greenville within that time frame and carry out the murder so perfectly under cover of darkness until the moon appeared, etc. I did like the foreshadowing the author indulged in, regarding the female insects devouring the males, and the "laws of nature" as theme. I see why she added on the poems, but I found it improbable that she could escape recognition as a published poet for so long a time. As for the poetry itself ---- meh.... Westover's "Educated" was very similar in theme. I think I liked "Crawdads" better, just because of the descriptions of the natural world. And I am very familiar with that landscape of coastal Carolina.

My 5 year old loves to sing. I'd like to find something he can listen to songs on and sing along when he wants to. Kids really need to be exposed to music and most households don't play music often I'm afraid. Thank you!

The bed should be centered under one of the windows. Is there room/would it work to place your singing bowls on the floor of the closet? If so, you could just open the doors and be ready to meditate.

After seeing the trailer at least a dozen times I have no interest in seeing the movie. My sister told me she adored it and I should see the movie. Nope that won't be happening.