I haven’t written much about the mystery genre yet, and it’s due to the fact that I don’t read mysteries, except those written by the master (or myst-ress) Agatha Christie. Christie’s books are so satisfying that reading another mystery writer seems like a waste of time. I think I’m pretty open-minded about books and genres […]
Books
Always Something There
On Saturday night I had nothing major to do, but I didn’t want to sit down and read anything serious or heavy. After spending about an hour flicking through movies on demand and concluding that there are enough good movies out there to fill Jennifer Aniston’s big toenail, I decided to read something silly and […]
Dream When You’re Feeling Blue
I had planned to post tonight about another book entirely, but the observance of Veteran’s day gave me a new idea. More specifically, I was inspired by my husband’s big band, currently performing in a 1940s- themed radio broadcast at the FDR home in Hyde Park, NY. The show includes 40s-era big band music, snippets […]
The Leftovers
My reading drought is over: I finally found and finished a new book! The Leftovers, by Tom Perrotta. I’ve always liked Tom Perrotta’s books. He has a unique take on families and relationships, and his plots are original. This one was a lot further out there than most: I’d describe it as sci-fi meets family […]
The Top Shelf
Recently, I’ve found myself in kind of a reading drought, which is not the best situation for someone who’s committed herself to writing a blog about reading. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that really knocked my socks off. I’d even settle for a book that kept me awake past my bedtime. […]
The Turn-Off
What makes you stop reading? I’m not talking about picking up a book while browsing in a bookstore or library, and reading a line or two to decide if you’ll take it. That’s part of the process of choosing books, and there’s always a chance that you’ll pass over a book that you’d actually enjoy. […]