The longer
days and nights of summer just cry out for time spent on a good book. I’ve been so busy with work, family, music
and creating jewelry, I haven’t set aside the time for reading. Until today.
For my
first book of the summer, I decided to go with something I’ll be able to finish
fairly quickly. I started Catching Fire, the second book from the Hunger Games
series, written by Suzanne Collins. It has been calling from my bookshelf for
quite some time. I’d like
to see the movie, but prefer to read the books first. So far, it is a quick
read and I am enjoying it.
Another
book on my reading list is Wherever You Are written by The Military Wives. From the book
cover, “The Military Wives is a unique choir composed of the wives and
girlfriends of military personnel deployed to Afghanistan.”
“From the moment we sang together our lives were changed forever. In the choir we found solace and strength; we found each other. And that’s when the nation started to listen.”
My mother-in-law sent this book to me from Scotland. I am in a choir of women, the Assiniboine Show Chorus, and she thought I would appreciate their story. Curling up in a corner with this book, and likely a box of tissues, is an evening I’m looking forward to. This bold pillow by CrystalGaylePhoto would make it so much better.
A cheery,
comfy choice for that special reading nook.
E-reader
or paperback?
I don’t
own an e-reader. I prefer to read real books. The feel
of the paper and turning the pages, is so tactile and comforting. As is seeing how far I’ve read by where my
book mark is positioned. Oh wait, something
I can never seem to find is my bookmark. I did find some fabulous ones by BlacksSideShow
and DeannaMay
Design. If you are like me, you probably have more than one book on the go.
Better buy a few.
BlacksSideShow
DeannaMayDesign
I do try
and read something recommended to me. My
manager recommended the Magnificent Mind at Any Age by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. I had started it ages ago. (In fact, this is his
book he gave me, shhh. I’ll finish it and get it back soon, really.)
.
.
From the book cover,“Whether you’re in the midst of a demanding
career or are looking forward to an active and richly rewarding retirement, Magnificent Mind at Any Age can give you
the edge you need to live every day to your fullest potential.”
I lose my sunglasses more often than I like to admit. I have no need for reading glasses yet, but
these sunglass cases by StellarEvolutionD
would be great for either. Maybe after reading the Magnificent Mind, I won’t be
as forgetful.
Lounging
outside with a good book often requires a beverage or two. Here are some great finds for holding your
brew. Beautiful Jade Green stoneware mugs by JenJohnsonStoneware
look great and keep your coffee warm.
Tea seems
to taste better from a real tea cup. Go on, spoil yourself! This summery rose one from Bixipix
is a vintage ABJ Grafton china teacup. Just lovely!
Have you
read any great books you would recommend? Where do you like to read best? Let
us know in the comments.
I luv reading in my sunporch - comfy wicker chair with a cuppa tea at hand!
ReplyDeleteLots of great books always recommended at the blog - welcome!
Never saw this article til today. I don't read a whole lot, but when I do, I usually get to absorbed into my book to have time for tea :(
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