A curated compilation of writings from her blog, No Time to Spare is a peek into the mind of Ursula Le Guin. As a curated piece, there are some I loved more than others. But mostly, it is the artists herself I love. I am astounded at the way her brain ticks, what she analyzes and how she sees the world. I resonate deeply with a view that has been often seen as odd. Ursula has given me the great gift of knowing that there is a path for me, one of my own making and one where I stand bravely in my authentic self. I just don't foresee tiring of reading her words.

A window into the day-to-day thoughts of my favorite author.

Why do so many of the comments say she is remarkable because she started a blog in her 80's? Doesn't that devalue her previous work? Is that a subtle form of ageism? Why couldn't it be normal for a person to start a blog in her 80's? Personally, I enjoyed this book but don't think it is remarkable in any way.

Some final words from one of my favorite authors. These essays were taken from blog posts, so they are more conversational than most of Le Guin's writing. I enjoyed the feeling of having a chat with her. This is perfect lunchtime reading, as you can finish any single essay in a short sitting. Thoughts on how children learn, observations of wildlife, a beautiful description of a food bank.

Kind of great, although I skipped the cat entries. It's a fun read, and as many have said, well done for a lady in her 80s who began a blog.

In her 80's, Le Guin shares her thoughts on old age, feminism, literary prizes, her cat, and more. You'll enjoy her descriptions of Oregon's eastern high desert and her meditations on cats, both wild and domestic.

It's hard not to love someone who began writing a blog in her eighties.

Some of these essays are about her writing career, but many are just about ordinary life.

This was like reading letters that Le Guin wrote to me! Intimate, insightful, and memorable.

Excellent essays (one even about Bend!) about growing older and life in the 21st century by an insightful author.