It’s time to give some attention to this blog again.
I’ve been struggling with some health problems, but I’m on the mend now.
Losing twenty pounds, and some diabetes medications, have helped a lot.
I’m reading two books right now: 9 Dragons, by Michael Connelly, and The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, by Annette Gordon-Reed.
9 Dragons is standard Connelly fare, but the story moves along nicely. I have just started the Gordon-Reed book, so I will give you more information later!
I spend a lot of time on the internet.
Too much time, I think.
I’ve become used to reading blog posts instead of books.
My attention span has narrowed, and I just want to pick up information quickly, without taking the time to savor an author’s words.
This makes me sad, because I just love words!
For example, I’ve been trying to finish “The Pillars of the Earth” since June.
It’s a good book, but 506 991 pages long (I’m on page 486 right now).
I’ll read a chapter, then put it down so I can spend time blogging.
I’ve read a number of other books since June, just cannot seem to finish Pillars of the Earth.
It’s a good book, and I want to finish it so I can read the sequel “World Without End.”
So I guess that I’ll stop blogging right now and get reading!
The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
My review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
I’ve read, and enjoyed, many of Michael Connelly’s books.
This one never really grabbed me, I’m afraid.
I just couldn’t get into the character of Mickey Haller.
Even Connelly’s hero Harry Bosch didn’t grab me in this book.
I’m disappointed.
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve said this before, I’m no poetry critic.
But I like the way Andrew strings words together.
Andrew’s poems make me laugh, and cry, and rejoice in the experience of being human and living in this crazy mixed up world.
Bravo, Andrew.
Thanks for your honesty, and for sharing your experiences with me.
My review
I’ve had this book on hold from the library, and my turn finally came!
And I finished this wonderful book last night.
It’s always so satisfying to catch up on one of my favorite book characters.
McCone’s life has been tumultuous, and she tries to get away from it all.
A satisfying story!
It’s happened again.
Multiple items on my library hold list come in all at once.
Right now I’m reading Burn Out by Marcia Muller.
San Francisco private investigator Sharon McCone tries to get away from it all, and ends up in the middle of another mess.
Go figure.
Cleaning up messes is McCone’s passion, and her business.
What a great way to spend a cold Saturday–home, under a warm blanket, reading a Marcia Muller mystery.
Life just get any better.
My review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
I almost bailed on this book after the first twenty pages.
I just couldn’t get into it.
But something told me to give Takeover a few more chapters, and I’m glad that I did!
The story grabbed me at last, and I finished it last night.
Not a great book, but a pretty good thriller.
Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve read every Scarpetta book, and this one is the best in a long time!
For me, it’s all about the characters, and they’re in fine form.
A good read.
Have a Happy New Year!
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
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