After finishing The Paying Guest by Sara Waters (which I enjoyed very much btw) I picked up

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper (Yes the movie out is based on this book). I am

almost 3/4 of the way thru this book and have no idea why I continue to read it :seeingstars:

Lesbian Romance
 

I am so happy my copy of The Blush Factor by Gun Brooke JUST arrived!

I'm sure it will be the equivalent of those heterosexual harlequin romance novels, but that is just the type of escapism I'm looking for now:coffee:

books
 

"After the Quake"

and "South Of The Border West Of The Sun"

both by Haruki Murakami

Greco

my daughter let me borrow her copy of Gone Girl...


lets see if i have time to read it hahaha

"Who Pays for My Time Off? The Costs and Consequences of Government-Mandated Leave" by Carrie L. Lukas----- the joys of essays


but on a more "enjoyment reading" I'm reading my kitty death book "The Cat, the vagabond and the victim" by leann sweeny. looooove these books.

Tonight I'm starting...

Made from Scratch: discovering the pleasures of a homemade life by Jenna Woginrich.

This is the same author as Barnheart and I love her writing. However, if she whines about being single in this book too... I won't buy another!!

Note about Wild...it was honest and endearing. The author bared her soul and its given me a lot to think about as far as my own motivators for wanting to hike the AT and MTS and now...despite the difficulties she wrote of..the PCT as well...its therapy...from the inside out. Bottom line... :)

Because I forgot my current book at my new place....and cuz I feel nakie wirhout a book to read...

I'm reading... John Muir: Nature's Visionary by Gretel Ehrlich

The book gives (what seems to me) snippets vs complete views into the life of this exceptional man....but I'm learninga lot just the same...

10% Happier by Dan Harris

"After having a nationally televised panic attach on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. After learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain, Harris took a deep dive into the underreported world of CEOs, scientists, and even marines who are now using it for increased calm, focus, and happiness. "10% Happier" takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives."

Only about half way through I'm enjoying this. He's a good storyteller.

:glasses:

Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet (by Tim Gunn, of course)

I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would. It's written just as Tim would speak it, so I keep hearing his voice in his head while I'm reading. And the history lessons are fun too!

The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf

I typically read only non fiction and I realize by doing so I'm missing out on a lot...so I'm attempting to alternate fiction and non fiction.

The synopsis is kindof muddled. An older woman lies dying in a hospital bed under police guard. She is accused of murder. The story is told in the voice of her longtime neighbor. We shall see...

HM
 

"Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman"
By Haruki Murakami

Quiet...writing...a delight

Greco

I have been reading more and more about the growing disparity between populations of those living in poverty and the those who seemingly are wealthy.

It is truly sad, to me, that in this day and age, women and children are yet to be treasured and valued members of society (here or abroad).

I hope to come across encouraging news, soon.

Sigh...

I am reading two books...BOTH fiction. This came about because I left my book at home and had one in my car for some reason...so I started reading the car book on my breaks at work...so

I am reading: Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish

and

Love in the time of Cholera...by I don't know who cuz it's my car book and it's in my car....

I'm equal parts into each book just about, since I've just started them both. I like the energy of the house book. I think I will make some headway on that one today :)