My theory is that all writers love to read. I know this is true for me. I seem to always have a stack of books from our nearby library waiting at the ready for me to pick one and start the adventure that waits inside the pages. I love the library system in North Carolina which allows one to borrow books from any library in the state (though I have been told that the city of Greensboro is not part of this system. Can anyone from Greensboro tell me why?) I keep a digital list with my local library of books I would like to check out and when one becomes available it arrives in Asheville and I get an email to come and pick it up.
I’ve been reading a lot of books about the German occupation in France and what people did. Most have been I guess historical fiction. Kate and I volunteer at a non-profit linked to our library that takes book donations. You would not believe the amount of books we receive. All different subjects. Many are practically brand new. So, I have access to just about anything and can take them home, bring them back or buy them for practically nothing. So many books have come in that I recall reading it always takes me back. Problem is I keep bringing books home, but I only read before going to bed it takes me probably a month to read one book. I bring them home though, because they might not be there next time we go to volunteer. Taking book donations is great exercise, too, because we have to lift boxes, fill banker boxes, etc. we have fun.
A question for you, Jeanne: I read digital books from the Buncombe County library. Sometimes I’m on hold for weeks. I would love to scour other NC libraries for a book to download to Libby. How can I expand to other NC libraries?
Most all of my reading is quite deep, enlightening, precious, and keeps me going…. Like Books about Mysticism and mystics, spirituality, religions, the bonding that is occurring between scientists and religion, etc. Novels do not keep me engaged but a novel like The Divinci Code fired me up and I yearn for more like it that has a message. That the writing can be both entertaining and profound and encouraging me and challenging me to think and go deeper into myself and the unknown. …….
perhaps inspiring biographies are a possibility as I read Jeanne ‘s comments. Something light, fun and deeply moving. Any suggestions appreciated. 👍🙂
I am an addicted reader, mostly stuff like Lee Child, John Grisham, but when I have read all of them, I turn to John Sandford, Anne Cleeves, and now I’m reading Anne Perry. And, oh course, Louise Penny! Interestingly, I sometimes find a series of books that characters in other books are reading! That’s how I found Anne Perry.
Hey, Jeanne. I am mostly a fiction and mystery reader with some non-fiction thrown in occasionally. I have started The Covenant of Water but am not far into it yet. My most recent favorite read is The Women by Kristin Hannah, an excellent writer with an important story.
Oh my! I would love that!!!
ooh! I am going to add both of these to my list! Thanks, Sylvie!!
I’ve been reading a lot of books about the German occupation in France and what people did. Most have been I guess historical fiction. Kate and I volunteer at a non-profit linked to our library that takes book donations. You would not believe the amount of books we receive. All different subjects. Many are practically brand new. So, I have access to just about anything and can take them home, bring them back or buy them for practically nothing. So many books have come in that I recall reading it always takes me back. Problem is I keep bringing books home, but I only read before going to bed it takes me probably a month to read one book. I bring them home though, because they might not be there next time we go to volunteer. Taking book donations is great exercise, too, because we have to lift boxes, fill banker boxes, etc. we have fun.
A question for you, Jeanne: I read digital books from the Buncombe County library. Sometimes I’m on hold for weeks. I would love to scour other NC libraries for a book to download to Libby. How can I expand to other NC libraries?
The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt
The Bully bPulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Most all of my reading is quite deep, enlightening, precious, and keeps me going…. Like Books about Mysticism and mystics, spirituality, religions, the bonding that is occurring between scientists and religion, etc. Novels do not keep me engaged but a novel like The Divinci Code fired me up and I yearn for more like it that has a message. That the writing can be both entertaining and profound and encouraging me and challenging me to think and go deeper into myself and the unknown. …….
perhaps inspiring biographies are a possibility as I read Jeanne ‘s comments. Something light, fun and deeply moving. Any suggestions appreciated. 👍🙂
I am an addicted reader, mostly stuff like Lee Child, John Grisham, but when I have read all of them, I turn to John Sandford, Anne Cleeves, and now I’m reading Anne Perry. And, oh course, Louise Penny! Interestingly, I sometimes find a series of books that characters in other books are reading! That’s how I found Anne Perry.
Leslie can’t put down ENOUGH by Cassidy Hutchinson. She is in awe of Cassidy’s bravery.
I have a copy that you may borrow.
Hey, Jeanne. I am mostly a fiction and mystery reader with some non-fiction thrown in occasionally. I have started The Covenant of Water but am not far into it yet. My most recent favorite read is The Women by Kristin Hannah, an excellent writer with an important story.