After finishing The Paying Guest by Sara Waters (which I enjoyed very much btw) I picked up

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper (Yes the movie out is based on this book). I am

almost 3/4 of the way thru this book and have no idea why I continue to read it :seeingstars:

Lesbian Romance
 

I am so happy my copy of The Blush Factor by Gun Brooke JUST arrived!

I'm sure it will be the equivalent of those heterosexual harlequin romance novels, but that is just the type of escapism I'm looking for now:coffee:

books
 

"After the Quake"

and "South Of The Border West Of The Sun"

both by Haruki Murakami

Greco

my daughter let me borrow her copy of Gone Girl...


lets see if i have time to read it hahaha

"Who Pays for My Time Off? The Costs and Consequences of Government-Mandated Leave" by Carrie L. Lukas----- the joys of essays


but on a more "enjoyment reading" I'm reading my kitty death book "The Cat, the vagabond and the victim" by leann sweeny. looooove these books.

Tonight I'm starting...

Made from Scratch: discovering the pleasures of a homemade life by Jenna Woginrich.

This is the same author as Barnheart and I love her writing. However, if she whines about being single in this book too... I won't buy another!!

Note about Wild...it was honest and endearing. The author bared her soul and its given me a lot to think about as far as my own motivators for wanting to hike the AT and MTS and now...despite the difficulties she wrote of..the PCT as well...its therapy...from the inside out. Bottom line... :)

Because I forgot my current book at my new place....and cuz I feel nakie wirhout a book to read...

I'm reading... John Muir: Nature's Visionary by Gretel Ehrlich

The book gives (what seems to me) snippets vs complete views into the life of this exceptional man....but I'm learninga lot just the same...

10% Happier by Dan Harris

"After having a nationally televised panic attach on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. After learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain, Harris took a deep dive into the underreported world of CEOs, scientists, and even marines who are now using it for increased calm, focus, and happiness. "10% Happier" takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives."

Only about half way through I'm enjoying this. He's a good storyteller.

:glasses:

Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet (by Tim Gunn, of course)

I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would. It's written just as Tim would speak it, so I keep hearing his voice in his head while I'm reading. And the history lessons are fun too!

The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf

I typically read only non fiction and I realize by doing so I'm missing out on a lot...so I'm attempting to alternate fiction and non fiction.

The synopsis is kindof muddled. An older woman lies dying in a hospital bed under police guard. She is accused of murder. The story is told in the voice of her longtime neighbor. We shall see...

HM
 

"Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman"
By Haruki Murakami

Quiet...writing...a delight

Greco

I have been reading more and more about the growing disparity between populations of those living in poverty and the those who seemingly are wealthy.

It is truly sad, to me, that in this day and age, women and children are yet to be treasured and valued members of society (here or abroad).

I hope to come across encouraging news, soon.

Sigh...

I am reading two books...BOTH fiction. This came about because I left my book at home and had one in my car for some reason...so I started reading the car book on my breaks at work...so

I am reading: Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish

and

Love in the time of Cholera...by I don't know who cuz it's my car book and it's in my car....

I'm equal parts into each book just about, since I've just started them both. I like the energy of the house book. I think I will make some headway on that one today :)

Hero

From Rhonda Byrne, creator of the international bestselling movie and book, The Secret, comes Hero, her latest world-changing project and the most important to date.

FROM ZERO TO HERO...YOUR SECRET MAP TO A RICH LIFE

What is your true calling and why aren't you already living it?

Imagine if there was a map that showed you step by step how to get from where you are now to your true calling and the life you were born to live—the most brilliant, rich, fulfilling, and dazzling life you could ever dream of. You are holding in your hands such a map. Hero is the map for your life.

By following the journeys of twelve of the most successful people on the planet today, you’ll learn how to use your inner powers to overcome obstacles and to make impossible dreams come true. You'll be inspired to find your own calling and start taking the steps toward making the life of your dreams an everyday reality.

Be the hero you are meant to be.

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

Still diving in, but love the practical approach and application of the author's ideas.

I recently finished Ancillary Sword, after loving Ancillary Justice, by Ann Leckie. In this series, the culture the main character is part of doesn't recognize gender and uses female pronouns for everybody. And the author won't tell in interviews which gender the characters are. She says the characters and relationships are like rorshach tests. Sure enough, I thought the main love relationship in the first book was butch-femme. There are other complicated themes in the book too - about artificial intelligence, what makes a person and colonization.

Mrs. Lincoln: A Life by Catherine Clinton

A thus far enjoyable biography about Mary Todd Lincoln...

books
 

finally going to be able to finish my vagabond kitty kill book. Then, I'm not sure where I'm going to venture to. Possibly Fault in our stars.

Gilead.

by .... Marilynne Robinson.


Robinson's book won the 2005 Pulitzer prize for fiction and im only 21 pages into the story, but it's about a black preacher man who writes his own narrative as a telling of his life and times to his son ( or maybe his grandson).

But when he talks about relatives in his family or the life and times of his own world, it has kindled a smile deep in my heart. I've even quietly burst out in laughter. And ive even become teary....the story is incredibly touching.

I highly recommend this book.

I may even go buy my own copy.
But someone loaned it to me.

★★★★★★★★★★★
(Awesomeness rating)

Manuscript Found in Accra

Paulo Coelho

I finally finished my kitty vagabond killer book. Sadly, her next book won't be out til august of 2015. eek!!!!

I've held onto my cousins' copy of The Alchemist for probably 20 years. Maybe I should finally read it. (inspired by post above)

Recommended reading for Transgendered persons and all those who love them. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a compelling read.
 

Jamison Green Becoming a Visible Man

Joyland by Stephen King & Sycamore Row & Gray Mountain by John Grisham

Dragons Love Tacos (by Adam Rubin)

While I bake gingerbread men, I am flipping through...
 

The Onion Magazine The Iconic Covers That Transformed An Undeserving World Just published, it may make a nice little gift for someone who enjoys The Onion's style of humour.

A sampling:


Actually, the funniest ones I didn't post as some might find them offensive...and I really don't want to start a whole thing. ;)

Reopened this, maybe I'll finish it this time...

We Are Water ~ Wally Lamb

...back to Annie Oh's approaching wedding. :)

Mind of a Chef
 

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I absolutely love Mind of a Chef, it's on Netflix. Got this awesome book from one of the performing chefs Sean Brock!! :D It's super.

Also, I'm reading..

Snow Falling on Cedars

Missing Reels........
 

Just started this and I think it's going to be a good read.

I just finished two lesbian books: Running Back and Blue Hydrangea . I'm irritated when authors feel the need to put a evil male, lurking about, and causing mayhem in their books! I buy these books for pure escapism, evil men are the last thing I want to read about!

Moving to Alaska--Everything You Need To Know

Because, someday.......

Beautiful...
 

All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr

The arc of this novel has tethered me to a long sweet wave that I cannot resist riding. Ok, enough poetic mush, but it's true...this book is damn good.

:)

The Shadow of Sirius
by W. S. Merwin