I love to read. And I almost always have reading material with me. I was going to say a book, but that isn't necessarily the case anymore. With today's technology, I can read books on my phone, which I sometimes do. I have an ereader, so I am able to purchase books and read them immediately almost anywhere I go.
Reading is my escape. Let's face it, life can be predictable and boring sometimes. Reading gives me the opportunity to see the world through someone else' eyes, even if those eyes are fictional. Currently, I am reading Black Echo by Michael Connelly. It is about an LAPD detective investigating the murder of a Vietnam War vet with whom he served. Crime dramas have become a new favorite of mine. They are my favorite shows on TV and now I love to read them. Part of the appeal is that I could never be a detective. I don't think I could handle a gruesome scene and you have to deal with the worst in people.
In probably the last 10 years or so, I have learned to branch out and read new genres - historical fiction, biographies, southern gothic, humor, crime drama, contemporary fiction, classics, and maybe even a children's book or two. There are so many great things out there to read!! One "goal" I have is to read the biographies of all the First Ladies. I have only read three so far.
I have sobbed while reading books. (Dear John by Nicholas Sparks was heart-wrenching. The movie was bad. The two should not be compared.) I have also laughed out loud. (Celia Rivenbark is hilarious! How can you not love a book with a title You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In The Morning?) Books have also touched way to close to home. (Heart Of The Matter by Emily Giffin was a difficult to read due to similarities between the story and situations going on in my own life.)
I am fortunate to have several passionate readers in my family so sharing and recommending books is always happening. Another benefit of an ereader...my cousin can lend me books from North Carolina without the assistance of the postal service.
So readers of this fun, little blog, what do you like to read?
Reading is my escape. Let's face it, life can be predictable and boring sometimes. Reading gives me the opportunity to see the world through someone else' eyes, even if those eyes are fictional. Currently, I am reading Black Echo by Michael Connelly. It is about an LAPD detective investigating the murder of a Vietnam War vet with whom he served. Crime dramas have become a new favorite of mine. They are my favorite shows on TV and now I love to read them. Part of the appeal is that I could never be a detective. I don't think I could handle a gruesome scene and you have to deal with the worst in people.
In probably the last 10 years or so, I have learned to branch out and read new genres - historical fiction, biographies, southern gothic, humor, crime drama, contemporary fiction, classics, and maybe even a children's book or two. There are so many great things out there to read!! One "goal" I have is to read the biographies of all the First Ladies. I have only read three so far.
I have sobbed while reading books. (Dear John by Nicholas Sparks was heart-wrenching. The movie was bad. The two should not be compared.) I have also laughed out loud. (Celia Rivenbark is hilarious! How can you not love a book with a title You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In The Morning?) Books have also touched way to close to home. (Heart Of The Matter by Emily Giffin was a difficult to read due to similarities between the story and situations going on in my own life.)
I am fortunate to have several passionate readers in my family so sharing and recommending books is always happening. Another benefit of an ereader...my cousin can lend me books from North Carolina without the assistance of the postal service.
So readers of this fun, little blog, what do you like to read?
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