Why is reading different on holiday? We have more time, yes, but there’s more to look at, new experiences, unconquered territory. And why should we read different things? The classic “beach read” is a glossy paperback, usually based somewhere exotic, and often sporting some sun-tanned flesh on the cover. It might be easy reading, butContinue reading “Recumbent reading”
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What I Read in Feb
Most of the month was taken up with this whopper and I have to admit I was glad when it was done. February is a short month, but filled mostly with this book, and a couple of other delights. I wanted to find out how this reserved and private man managed to assemble and leadContinue reading “What I Read in Feb”
What I read in (half of ) January
Started the year with a blast of pink. Yes, I did judge this book by the cover – that’s the point. I was taken aback when the very young woman on the counter raved about the book. She used words like “strange” and “disturbing.” I pressed on. Honestly, I think I started this just beforeContinue reading “What I read in (half of ) January”
Suzy D Harris 