If your care giving duties allow you time to read.....................I'm interested in what book you are in the middle of or just finished or have waiting on your bedside table.
I'm reading "Total Control" by David Baldacci
It's a crime/thriller drama. Quite compelling.
If you can't find the time to read, you should try. It helps to escape from it all in a good book.
I think it might be too easy to fall into a trap of slipping away from realism. Some TV programs and movies seem to personify that lack of reality.
I'm finding the believability factor pretty thinly stretched and I haven't even gotten into the meat of the story yet. This series started back in the 80's and VI wasn't a kid back then, if time flows as it should the character has to be pushing into her 60's or beyond - it's been a while since I read anything in this series yet she's still full of physical prowess, Mr Contreras is still her downstairs neighbour and Lottie is still a medical powerhouse (weren't they both supposed to be at least a generation older than VI?) and her 2 dogs haven't aged at all. To top it off the book features Lottie's 24 year old nephew - uhm...grand nephew maybe? I was checking reviews and everyone seems to love this book and series, some are even mentioning how nice it is to see VI age appropriately - how can I be the only one who notices?
The Journey to Being Whole is Learning to Be Holey
By: Georgia Murch
A bit geared towards the Twiter gen (IMO) with lots of short punchy concepts. But an easy read & interesting concept: giving yourself permission not to be perfect.
Secondly one of the best books I have read in a long time. My last one is Mantel Pieces by Hilary Mantell who wrote my beloved Wolf Hall. These essays are laugh out loud funny and so brilliantly written that I have the hard cover coming so I can re read it and mark it all up and keep it with my keepers in the keeper case.
Reading. It's what I DO!!!!
And GladI'mHere, I so agree. I fought getting a Kindle for so long and now I am in love with it. I can SEE. No more burning eyes from strain. I should have done this long ago. I am adding your book to my list as I love mysteries. I sure recommend Kindle Unlimited. So many are free, and periodically get 5.00 off a title on my wish list, plus one free book a month. I am hooked on it.
A Killers Wife, I thought was quite good a completely unexpected twist at the end.
Shanann and close friend, Nickole Atkinson were arriving back from our state late the night before the murders. I saw Nickole do a raw self interview in her car telling everyone how badly this has impacted her own life. I feel for everyone who has been directly impacted by this whole thing.
The scariest part to me is looking at the family pictures and videos and how they really "looked" like a wonderful, loving couple and family often wearing matching clothing.
Seriously after that, if I were to lose my husband, I would never ever date much less marry again - NO WAY!
I still remember, NobodyGetsIt, the interviews with Chris Watts, his standing there in front of the garage with his arms crossed, remember thinking "This isn't good at all". Looked like a liar from the getgo. What an unimaginable thing.
I became interested when we had a horrific homicide near my old high school - very similar to this case but the husband escaped and is on the FBI's Most Wanted List.
It's sad how one person's actions affect so many especially the ones who worked directly on the case. Detective Dave Baumhover having to take a leave of absence (if he hasn't already retired) due to PTSD. Also, have seen the interview with Tammy Lee who did the polygraph test/interrogation interview.
I love to read before I go to sleep but sometimes especially if I'm reading a really good book saying to myself "just one more chapter" usually turns into an all nighter. Hubs always says "try to make this one last longer" Obvious he's not a reader with that remark. :)
Is Kindle your favorite way to read?
Don’t laugh but I listen to my local radio station for the blind. They read phenomenal books. It’s a non profit station. Books are read by marvelous volunteers. Just as many sighted people listen as blind listeners.
And that Witch book? Only kidding. 30.00 at Amazon. Rich for my blood. Have to wait for libraries to reopen. I was reading the New York Times Book Section on Sunday and say it mentioned and just doubled up with laughter. Said to the Beau, I can't WAIT until the "What are you Reading Thread comes round again".
Impressive list! What is your favorite time to read? My husband often falls asleep with a book on his chest.
[Where's the icon for tongue-in-cheek - ???]
Now reading " What Are you Going Through" by Sigrid Nunez.
Coming soon from Amazon is "Magic: A history From Alchemy to Witchcraft from The Ice Age to the Present." by Chris Gosden. He's an Oxford Archaeologist. It's gotta be good, right? I am going to consider it educational; hoping it doesn't lead to a whole new career path moving forward.
Glad, I got the freeby you mentioned - "If She Knew" and will read that when I have finished the GBD series. Happy you are liking your Kindle.
I hurt my shoulder doing exercises so I have a great excuse (reason?) to spend lots of time resting it and reading for the next few days. 😊
I love Trinity County. We always went as a family, kids, grandkids to a place just outside Coffee Creek, cabins, no TV or anything, fishing, hiking. What a joy that place is. Just bikes and badminton and the Trinity running virtually outside the door. They have a page on Facebook; Ripple Creek Cabins. Haven't been back in years now, Miss it. Such an empty and beautiful place, that area of California.
ITRR - and anyone interested - The Great Influenza by Barry is available in pdf free.
Truly something everyone should read during the pandemic. Helps to understand the how and why behind everything that happens.