Today was the official Read Across America Day. How sweet is that - a day celebrating one of the most awesome activities ever! I did my part, of course. As usual, I took a book with me to lunch. I spent a few extra minutes because I was almost done. Yes, I finished it, if you're keeping score at home.
I often take books to lunch. They don't each much, you know, and rarely argue with me over who's picking up the check. Actually, I wish they would pick up the check more often. I frequent the same restaurants during the week, and the servers know not to interrupt me. I don't mind interruptions, but when I read, I tune out everything else. I've always been that way. I think I learned how because I have younger siblings who played while I read. And I read in the car and had to ignore the radio and other potential distractions. I used to joke that the house could blow away in a tornado and I would have no idea.
I try to vary the genres of books I read so I'm not "overdosing" on a given type. That came close to happening once, and it scared me a little. "The Civil War" by Bruce Catton and "Execution Dock" by Anne Perry are the most recent books I've finished. So it's probably time for something a little more fantastical - and I have plenty of choices on my bookshelves.
So now I'll choose my next escape. Who will be its author - Lawhead? Cornwell? Brooks? I'll let you know.
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