What I've Been Reading

I have said before that I love to read. I love all types of books from nonfiction to science fiction. I just love a good story. Well recently I read a couple of books that are pretty much what you would call “chick” books. I know it is a lot like going to a chick flick either you love them sappy or you don’t. I have to tell you neither of these books was sappy.

The first book I read was “Deep Dish” by Mary Kay Andrews. It is a cute story about a couple competing in a cooking competition and well you just need to read it to find out what happens. I must admit I have read every book that M.K. has written and I feel like we are old friends. Her books are based in the south and bring to mind the sights, smells and sounds of her roots. I strongly recommend all of her books beginning with “Savanah Blues” and working right through “Hissy Fit”, but I have to admit so far “Deep Dish” has been my favorite.

Mary Kay is also a junker and has just put the finishing touches on her beach house. Go to her blog and check it out.

I then moved on to another of my favorite authors, Deanna Raybourn. She has written a series of books on the Lady Julia Grey. The series begins with “Silent in the Grave” that flows into “Silent in the Sanctuary” and which brings us into her latest release “Silent on the Moor”. I literally read the first book in about 8 hours which is no small feat since it is the size of a small country. It is however that riveting. If you enjoy a good mystery, mixed with a good love story and you throw in some gypsies and a couple of strong willed personalities then you’ll love her work. She too has a wonderful blog that is not only entertaining but fun to follow.

I am now on to a more manly type story in Stuart Woods’ latest Stone Barrington novel. I again have read all of them in the series and was pleased when I saw the latest “Hot Mahogany” in paperback. Stone Barrington is a New York attorney who does the dirty work for a big name firm. He and his best friend a NYPD detective get themselves in many interesting predicaments. I am anxious to see how he pulls himself out of his next tight spot. Think James Bond meets Dirk Pit. He is a witty and prolific story teller.

Now if you will excuse me I have some beach sitting and reading to do. I don’t care that it’s only 58 degrees and it’s cloudy. I came to the beach to read and that’s what I’m going to do damn it!

Oh and I have crummy reception on the beach so there will be little to no internet surfing only the old fashion kind. You know hanging 10 or in my case 20 because I am usually hanging on with my toes and my fingers.