After a pretty sluggish and hot summer, I'm looking forward to the cooler temperatures that this time of year brings, although here in Florida it takes a bit longer to actually arrive. I awoke this morning to the sound of pounding rain on my rooftop and it was a beautiful sound. We don't get many early morning showers this time of year so it was a welcome surprise. Not only has the weather been sluggish here where I live, but my reading has been as well. But with fall's arrival, my appetite for reading has returned full force!
Since I spent pretty much the whole day yesterday watching college football, today will be spent reading. I'm in the middle of THE SUMMER KITCHEN by Karen Weinreb and enjoying it a lot. But today I will be finishing Chris Tusa's debut novel DIRTY LITTLE ANGELS. This story is based in New Orleans in present time. It centers around 16 year old Hailey, a girl trying to figure out the answers to some of life's toughest questions while also trying to keep her parents from getting a divorce. Chris was kind enough to send me an ebook copy the other day and I am planning to have my review up tomorrow or the next day.
After that, it's back to the SUMMER KITCHEN and the story of Nora Banks. Her family lives in the ultra rich area of Bedford, New York where every family has a nanny and 100,000 dollar vacation homes in faraway locales. But Nora's life is turned upside down when her husband is arrested for white collar crimes. Nora learns quickly who her friends are and how strong a woman she really is. Like I said, I'm only halfway through this one, but it is keeping my attention and I'm enjoying it very much.
Well, the rain has stopped and the sun is heating up quickly. I'm off to grab a bagel and another cup of coffee and dive in to my book! Happy Reading!
That sounds like a really good book. Wow, is it ever humid over here this morning. I was reading the paper on the lanai and by the time I came in, the paper felt damp! You're so right that it's a good day to read. I'm finishing The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel.
ReplyDeleteI am envious of your ability to have a whole day reading. I have managed to grab an hour and a half so far, in between ironing and helping my girlies tidy their rooms.
ReplyDeleteI've had a slow reading week too because I've been really busy and of course, there was football yesterday! What team are you rooting for?
ReplyDeleteKaye: I've never heard of that book...I'll have to look it up!
ReplyDeleteVivienne: I hope you get to squeeze in more reading time today. I'm sure I'll be interrupted as well...
Kathy: I live about 30 minutes from University of Florida, so I'm a huge Gator Fan!! I love SEC football!
Sounds like today is going to be a great one for you!!! I had 2 extra boys at my house, laundry, getting groceries, making dinner, and finally sitting down to catch up on blogs!!
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