Wow, the end of January and so many more books to read! Do you ever feel that
way? That there are so many books out there and so little time to get to all of
them? And do you feel really excited when you stumble on a new author or do you
feel a wee bit depressed because that means you have to make room in your
reading schedule for the new one? I'm always curious to how people manage their
"reading."
Personally, I read whenever I get a chance or so I thought, but when I look back
over my past reading I see patterns or the
schema of a reading pattern!
Who knew? Maybe it's this new WW momentum program where I have to write down
every thing I eat and how I feel when eating, but I've been noticing other
things I do including reading. (I'd say 'such as' but then as Gwen says so
fondly, I sound "Dutchy")
So, I must read every night before I go to bed. That is just something I have to
do. Otherwise my mind races endlessly and I make up stories. I may not finish an
entire book -- it depends on the time I finally close down for the night but I
usually finish shorter ones or get at least half of 400 pager done. Confession
Time. I also am a sneak reader. You know a trip to the bathroom lets me get in
another 50 pages. Or, I'll move to another room and by golly there's a book, may
as well pick it up and read a bit. Why not? Right? And then the car, ah the car,
another excuse for staying longer in the parking lot before starting a trip or
after a trip. I must admit I do NOT read when I'm driving, that is too unsafe
for me! But I have been known to just sit in the car and "finish something."
Right now I've discovered two new writers: Sarah D'Almeida, author
of the "Musketeers Mysteries," and Brendan McNally, author
of GERMANIA. Both
are historical fiction authors and as I'm a history nut it was suggested I give
them a try. I've read the latest Musketeer book, DYING BY THE SWORD
which is number five or six. Now I feel the need to get the rest. Does it help
that I still see Michael York as D'Artagnan or does that just age me?
As for GERMANIA, it's about the three week period of German history after the
suicide of Adolf Hitler, a little written about period of time. I found it
fascinating although the four brothers were more of a distraction. That whole
time of upheaval and war and clashing of the allies is very intriguing. I hope
for more novels of that period.
Now, I'm off to a signing at Legacy Books -- William Bernhardt, a
thriller author. It will be fun! Stop by for the photos and chance to win a copy
of his book, Nemesis.
So, as they say on Dorothy-L, where's YOUR bookmark?
Get out there and READ a
book...
Sara Reyes
DFW Tea Readers Group
Join us at Readers 'n 'ritas in 2009!
PS Comment below or sign
up for our special readers contest for the signed book, NEMESIS by William
Bernhardt
I love reading .I especially lvoe anything to do with Al Capone or Elliott Ness so the new book Nemesis is right up my alley. Hope I win it.
(Christine Schultz 12:16pm February 2, 2009)
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