I love to read and always have. A good story can transport me, carry me away and cause me to easily miss entire conversations. As a ardent multi-tasker, reading feels luxurious and, with a book, I always have a friend to turn to.
Before my foot surgery several weeks ago, I spent a fair amount of time assembling a large variety of books, deliciously anticipating that I’d finally have enough time to read at will. And I have the time … but the after effects of anesthetic coupled with pain (and pain meds) have conspired to sap my attention span. Regardless, I have soldiered on, determined not to fill my recovery days with reality TV, incessant news shows (that rarely offer new) or old reruns. Next to “command central” (the recliner that I spent most of my days in) are neat stacks of paperbacks within arm’s reach. These are the ones I’m focused on at present:
- Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
- Dirty, Sexy Politics by Meghan McCain
- Sh*t my Dad Says by Justin Halpern
- Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo
- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Are you a reader? If so, what are you eager to read next?
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“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Anonymous
I read Sh*it My Dad Says on a flight last fall and it had me laughing so hard I was crying! The people sitting around me thought I was nuts! Enjoy your reading!
can’t wait for that one, need a good laugh!! Thanks, Heather – MJ
Oh, I read “The Art of Racing in the Rain” this summer. Hard to get used to a story told from the dog’s perspective but interesting. I remember crying a lot reading it….
I wondered about the same thing, getting used to a dog’s take on things … but have a few people who recommended it so here’s hoping! Thanks for visiting
MJ
I love love love to read! It seems as if my days are so filled that I can not quite get to the book stack. I will be looking into some new titles. Thanks for posting these.
You’re welcome; enjoy! MJ
I’m a reader! I’m currently reading “The Lovely Bones.” In the past month, I’ve also read “Water for Elephants” which I LOVED. I hated for it to end. I also read “Heaven is for Real” which was another I couldn’t put down. “Room” is an excellent read if you’re looking for anything to add to your list.
I’m not sure what I’ll read next. I tend to browse the Barnes & Noble website for the best sellers and go from there, but I also have a few friends who read a lot and I take my cues from them.
Ooh thank you Terri for the addition .. funny, I also peruse the BN site for ideas and I like that “if you liked ___ you might like ___” feature, too. We have a great library that I can access so I often do; the ones I referenced are purchases or gifts just calling my name. Thanks for your input! MJ
Hey, a fellow reader! I’m reading Committed: A Love Story, by Elizabeth Gilbert. Very good so far. She is the author of Eat Pray Love
Sheila
Great! I didn’t realize that she had another book out … I will check into it. Thank you
MJ
Well, now I’m going to look at these! Have you read Pope Joan? Or 1000 White Women. ? Two of my favorites.
Lissa I haven’t read either .. but I will add them to my list – thank you for sharing!!
MJ
Am I a reader????
Just slightly
Numbers 1 and 3 on your list have previously caught my eye…
Hey Coop- thanks for the link to your list … boy I will have a nice juicy to-read list now … cheers! MJ
Well, former Librarian her…do I read, duh! Can I give you a list? Well it might go on forever. I do have Water for Elephants on my Kindle but haven’t started it yet. I will suggest one of my favorite authors to you, Geraldine Brooks. She is a novelist so these are all fiction. Year of Wonders: a novel of the Plague, People of the Book (just wonderful), and March ( a story featuring the father of Alcott’s Little Women and what he was experiencing while we were reading about the girls). She has a new one coming out in May, Caleb’s Crossing, and I can’t wait. PS, I was recovering from bunion surgery a year ago and doing the same as you.
Thank you so much .. great list and tips, I really appreciate your input! MJ
Oooohhhh…FoOT surgery. P.s. I suck Sao hard at typing on an iPad and autocorrect is a bitch.
You have an iPad? How cool are you!! ((envy)) … MJ