I’ve mentioned before how I love, love, love to read! I can’t imagine a life without books or never having time to read books. I’ve been a big reader since I was a little girl. I never take for granted that we have the freedom & opportunity to read most any book created & realize that not everyone in this world has this chance. I love libraries & am fortunate to live so near to such a wonderful one—up to date with latest technology, it’s award-winning beautiful building filled to the brim with all kinds of books & lovely space inside it’s walls to linger & browse…and free! When I’m home, I mostly always check out books. I love audio books when I work on a project like painting or once a month cooking & always when traveling. I use the library to check out e-books for my Kindle when traveling & once in rare moment, purchase a Kindle book that’s unavailable from my library. E-readers are wonderful for traveling!
Before heading out on a trip, I usually read a couple of books about the places I’m going. Usually one is a book on the area’s history & one by a local author…it’s just another way I love to connect to a place while exploring.
I’ve also discovered that libraries are a great place to visit as I travel around the country. An awesome place to take refuge on a rainy day, when you need a power outlet, a bathroom or internet access. Last year I joined the Crested Butte library as was super-thrilled they gave me a ‘permanent’ card! (I’m actually there long enough to check out books & finish them.)
The long winter days between my last 2016 road trip & the first one of 2017, I read like crazy! My taste is pretty diverse but mirrors my personality….I like changing things up—learning, laughing, understanding, being entertained & not afraid of new ideas or adventures. I am always fascinated by authors & think it must be a wonderful but crazy world they live in…they are a talented group of artists for sure!
I love to hear suggestions of new reads…so don’t hesitate if you’ve got some…Tell me!
Here’s my list from mid-September through December 2016:
Narcomics: Basics on How to Successfully Run a Drug Cartel by JD Rockefeller
Team Rodent: How Disney Devours the World by Carl Hiaasen
Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen
Walking the California Coast: One Hundred Adventures Along the West Coast by John McKinney
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKewon
Harry Potter & the Cursed Child by John Tiffany
Don’t Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment & Other Destructive Emotions by Pema Chodron
Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen
Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small Town Obituary Writer by Heather Lende
Life is Good: The Book by Bert & John Jacobs
The Pot Thief Who Studied Billy the Kid by J. Michael Orenduff
Home by Harlan Coben
And Soon I Heard A Roaring Wind: A Natural History of Moving Air by Bill Streever
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd
Impossible to Please: How to Deal with Perfectionist Coworkers, Controlling Spouses & Other Incredibly Critical People by Neil Lavender
The Only Pirate at the Party by Lindsey Stirling
Seduced by Randy Wayne White
Turbo Twenty Three by Janet Evanovich
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise by Oscar Hijuelos
On our Own: A Bicycling Adventure in South East Asia by Anne & Mike Poe
Brotherhood in Death by JD Robb
Burning Man: Art on Fire by Jennifer Raiser
The Highway Kind by Patrick, Millikin
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
Still Going Strong by Talie Morrison
The Deep Blue Good-Bye by John D MacDonald
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky
Wild by Emily Hughes
The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg
No Man’s Land by David Baldacci
The Last Mile by David Baldacci
Rejected Princesses: Tales of the History’s Boldest Heroines, Hellions & Heretics by Jason Porath
The Seed Collectors by Scarlett Thomas
Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter by Blaize Clement
The Twelve Rooms of the Nile by Enid Shomer
Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You by William Burnett
Clownfish Blues by Tim Dorsey
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
The Seal of Soloman by Rick Yancey
The Thirteenth Skull by Rick Yancey
Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean by Roz Savage
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Save the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
The Highly Effective Detective by Rick Yancey
A Terrible Beauty by Tasha Alexander
The Book of Hygge by Louisa Thomsen Brits
Ice Diaries: An Antarctic Memoir by Jean McNeil
The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs by Rick Yancey
The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool by Rick Yancey
The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line by Rick Yancey
You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein
Rigged Money: Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game by Lee Munson
Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn