when feeling extra anxious i need to up my reading… reading takes me out of my “crazy” head and puts me into someone else’s (the author). reading a good book soothes me. and makes me feel better about myself that im reading rather than watching tv (which i tend to do too often!)
recently read “the tea rose” historical fiction by jennifer donnelly: this is book 1 of a trilogy and a fun read.
also recently read “the hunger games” fiction by suzanne collins: this is book 1 of the trilogy- loved it. cried.
im reading “secret life of married wives” nonfiction by iris krasnow: real stories from women who have been in/stayed in long term marriages and what they’ve done to make it work.
on deck:
“catching fire” fiction by suzanne collins: second book of the hunger games.
“50 shades of gray” fiction by e.l. james: supposed to be porn for married women and really good!
“the winter rose” fiction by jennifer donnelly: second book of rose trilogy.
also on deck is “blessing of the skinned knee” this is a parenting book by wendy mogul.
definitely going to read this afternoon! perfect way to spend a mellow saturday.
what are you reading?
xo
jenny
Hi Jenny Hutt, just started Diane Keaton’s autobiography Then Again. A fun read which explores the influence her mother, Dorothy, had on her life and perspective. Keaton also talks about her relationships with fellow actors Warren Beatty, Woody Allen and others. There’s some good gossip!
I am finishing up reading misc magazine articles that I’ve been saving. Next is a book called The Art of Small Talk and something about easy conversation. Sometimes in social environments I shut down and don’t feel like chatting, hoping these books might help.
I am finally starting the Hunger Games today…
Almost finished with The Paris Wife. Next up will be Buddha by Deepak Choprah, Before I Go To Sleep and Bringing Home the Birkin.
Let me know how you like Bringing Home The Birkin – sounds interesting. P.S. If you want to feel good about yourself, check out pictures of Jane Birkin in her prime forty years ago – and now. Even supermodels don’t always age gracefully.
Went to justjenny to check out what you’ve been reading lately because, like you, I loved The Bronze Horseman and figured we share similar tastes in books. Loved Whateverland by the way. I highly recommend Fall of Giants by Ken Follett – amazing! Also, if you haven’t already, read The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. I keep a log of books I’ve read because I read so much I can’t remember them all – and I rank them on scale of 1-10 (high) for purposes of referring them. If you could rank your reads that would help narrow the field.
Will work on tht!! Still think of and loved city of thieves by david benioff. A perfect book. Will try your recommendations! Thanks..
I am in love with mysteries. Have tried to broaden my horizons but nothing makes me happier than a mystery. Especially the British ones from early/mid 20th century. Right now I’m reading ‘An English Murder’ by Cyril Hare. I don’t like sex or foul language or graphic violence in my books. I have found that books written prior to 1960 for the most part, do not upset my gentle nature and give me great pleasure. Guess I’m trying to live in the past!
I’m reading Introduction to Nursing Research by Susan Norwood. It’s a great book if you want to return to school at the age of 47!
Im on the last hunger games book- they are all great! I’m also reading a book called “Sumer Sisters” it’s really good but I don’t know who wrote it? Next I think im going to read the “inkheart” books. Has anyone read them? Are they good? I know one of the characters is named Maggie- she has a really great name! Lol 🙂 I also think I’m gonna try to read the “twilight” books again. I have read twilight and half of new moon but then I got bored, so I went to read the hunger games.
I can tell you what I just finished reading! WHATEVERLAND What a fun read! Great job, Jennifer.
I’m not a non-fiction reader at all, but I’m reading “Whateverland,” and “The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life”
Both are helping me to declutter, both my life and my seriousness 🙂
I’m reading Student by Nell Kalter
It’s about a girl in her 2nd semester of senior year of college.Getting ready to graduate and face the real world.Easy read, fun book.