BOOKS

I think I have always been a big reader.  I inherited my love of reading from my dad who reads a lot of books especially when we went on vacation when I was growing up. I also tend to read a lot when I'm on vacation.  Sitting in the sun at the beach or a cozy chair at home in the winter months.  My favorite author when I was young was Judy Bloom. I also like the Little House on the Prairie series.   I remember reading comic books, romance, adventures, classics and mysteries.  Now I read all kinds of books but my favorites are historical fiction.  Devil in The White City and Loving Frank are two in recent memory that I really enjoyed.  Both take place in and around Chicago and I learn so much about what it was like during different times in our history and how people lived.

I've been in a book group for over 10 years now.  We have a great mix of amazing woman all with their own individual stories and amazing lives. When we get together sometimes we discuss the book and have insightful discussions. What we liked or didn't like, if the writing was good, if the characters were interesting, if it brought to another place and time, what we learned or what pissed us off.  I think our record for discussion is about 30 minutes.   It can get pretty lively depending on how much wine we consume.   We have shared laughter, tears, hardships, adventures, and some very frank discussions about life and the world.

Reading is a passion of mine and has helped me get through different phases of my life.  I enjoy learning about the world around me, the people, the places and the lessons of life.  There is no better way to gain knowledge and insight by just being still and immersing yourself in a good book.  What is your favorite book and how did it influence your life.


This blog is dedicated to my father because it fathers day and he influenced my love of reading. Thanks Dad!