I love books. I have always been a reader and probably always will be. I love to shop for and buy physical books but my aging eyes and hands have veered me into the path of electronic reading which I do on my kindle, which I also love.
Using a kindle (or other e-reader) is nice because of ease of transport. And, for me, it is easier on my hands because it is not as bulky. The design of the screen makes it easy to read in direct sunlight or in the dark. That works for me because the bulk of my reading is done in the school pick up line or in bed before I go to sleep (I know, they say that isn’t a good idea).
I rarely buy books because I subscribe to Kindle Unlimited which allows be to “borrow” books and then return them for a flat monthly fee.
However, I have bought a couple of books which are now part of my permanent library. One of these books is —
It looked good, it sounded good, I was looking so forward to jumping in and yet, I can’t get into it. So, because I actually own it, I decided to set it aside and move on with my next choice which is the first book in the series “The Purrfect Murder” by Nic Saint.
Now, I love cozy mysteries but I am not sure I can get my head around this talking cat thing — I mean, I am really jealous — I wish Trixie could talk and had opposing thumbs. I digress.
But, since I can’t abandon two books I will carry on with the Max the Cat and his person Ophelia Poole. His side kicks are Dooley and Harriet and I have to admit, they are hilarious. Maybe it will get better as I go on.
I don’t know why I can’t get into “Small Angels”. I have never shied away from spooky, ghostly stories and I thought it would be a perfect read with the change in the weather. One of my favorite authors is Shirley Jackson of “Haunting of Hill House” fame. She also wrote another piece, lesser known but equally good entitled “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” which I highly recommend.
I received it as a Christmas present when I was 13 and I couldn’t put it down, finished it in a day.
And, of course, Jackson’s most famous work —
I have a copy, I might pull it out but I read it years ago and it might be a little too demonic for me now —- I might have to stick with Max the cat!
So, what do you like to read when the weather turns, the pumpkins are out and the spooky season is upon us? I could use some good recommendations.
2 comments:
Hello BB! I liked reading about your books! I have read some interesting novels of late like The Queen by Andrew Morton, The Gown, Mrs. England, Marmie, Carnegie's Maid, and lots of nonfiction. It's fun and I like real books but I agree with the things you mentioned that make e reading easier. Trixie is so darling. I want to take her for a walk. xo
Hi, Pom Pom! I am going to have to add those titles to my list — they all sound good! Thank you for your kind words about the Trixster. I wish you were here to take her for awhile, it is a challenge because she is all over the place. I am trying to train her to walk with me and not trip me. However, she had to stay in today because she is having allergy issues and I had to give her Benadryl. I thought it would make her sleepy but it was like a shot in the arm and she has been jumpy all afternoon.
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