One of the things I love most about winter is it gives me the chance to read by the fire, have a nice glass or two of wine and enjoy a good book. Or in my case, several. I sometimes draw up a list of books by authors I enjoy and hit the Boise Public Library and pick up those books. Other times I peruse the Idaho Youth Ranch bookstore, Costco's books on sale, or the Hyde Park book store that sells used books.
This winter's reading is almost exclusively fiction, and either humor or espionage type thrillers, with a few quirks thrown in.
Here's the authors and books I've either read or am currently reading:
Bill Bryson-I'm a Stranger Here Myself; A Walk in the Woods
Carl Hiaasen- Sick Puppy; Lucky You - What can I say about Carl? He is the quintessential environmental mystery writer with a twist who has influenced my view of Southern Florida bubbas, crooks and religious nuts with humor and wonderful character development. I haven't read a book by him I didn't enjoy. And I've read at least 8 or 9 by now written by him including two of his three kids books including Hoot.
Barbara Kingsolver - The Lacuna --I confess, this book hasn't done much for me, and I've set it aside. Could be my mindset, but this may be my least favorite book by her. I loved The Bean Trees, and Pigs in Heaven. Less so did I like The Poisonwood Bible.
Mary ann Shaffer & Annie Burrows - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (awesome story taking place during World War II on the tiny island and post War)
David McCullough - Brave Companions - Great short stories about people who made an impact on America that you've probably not heard of.
David Baldacci - Deliver us From Evil - I enjoy all his mystery thriller/espionage books. They are totally mindless entertainment, easy to read, good character development and perfect for plane rides, too.
A Guide to the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest, Third Edition - I always wanted this book to own and found it updated and better than ever, so I snagged a copy at Costco.
That's it on the current reading list. Go visit your local library and pull up a chair, an ottoman, a glass of wine or nice cup of tea, and READ ON!
I like Bryson too. I just finished his history of the English language, although it's loaned out and I forget the actual title. Cormac McCarthy is my main man. The Border Trilogy, and of course the modern Moby Dick, "Blood Meridian, or The Evening Reddening in the West." Too morose and brooding for most I expect. By the way, EyeDeeHo does in fact have bartender licensing. Look here:
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