What I've Read
Wow - not much! I track my reading progress at Goodreads, and apparently I haven't finished many books in the past couple of months. But it's understandable, as I published a book in late September and another last week. I have a few books open, though, and hoping to catch up in December.
So what did I read?
- Merry & Bright, six tales of Christmas cheer by some fabulous women authors. It's available in digital format from Amazon, for just $2.99 and is a light, easy read.
- Merry Chick Lit is another anthology of short stories (six of them!) and is only $0.99 for the e-book. PLUS! All proceeds from the sale of this e-book go to Rocking the Road for a Cure, to help women with breast cancer. It's a buck! Go get your copy.
- Oxygen, by Carol Cassella, a real-life anesthesiologist. This book was, as I like to say, unputdownable. While I found the story of Dr. Marie Heaton the anesthesiologist gripping, it was the inner story of her fractured relationship with her father that really moved me.
- Fifty Ways to Leave Your Husband, by kc wilder. No, I'm not planning anything! This book was a lot more than I expected. Well-written and captivating, itfollows Eve Wolcott on a journey of self-discovery. There's laugh-out-loud comedy, memorable characters, and plenty of delicious sex in this book (definitely for adults). But there's also a glimpse into Eve's heart, and the author skillfully lays bare all of Eve's doubts, fears, and second-guessing.
In fact, I'm joining author kc wilder tomorrow for an afternoon of "Chick Lit and Cheer" at her home in Wakefield. The house is open from 11:30 to 3:30, so stop by if you're in the neighborhood (message me for address and directions). We'll have nibbles and noshes (how about a block of chocolate cheddar - yep!) as well as our books, but mostly we'd love to meet you!I'll get back to reading in December, but first I'm going to finish beta reading a manuscript for a friend (almost done!) and another for one of my favorite authors (cannot wait!). Then it's back to four books that I've started and bookmarked.Hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. The holiday can be a struggle for some, and I know not everyone feels merry and bright. Take a deep breath and consider what you can do to brighten someone's day. It will undoubtedly brighten your own, too.