A Good Book…
Posted by PaulJul 15
…My reading has dropped of a tad.
Blogging, working full time, life, it gets in the way.
There was a time that nothing got in the way fo my reading and I would read many, many books each year.
But lately, with the bad eyes, the $800 glasses I still can’t see out of, and life…not so much.
I was travelling this week and spent a few days with my brother and his wife in Virginia.

No I did not travel blog, I just relaxed. And I read.
I finished Ford County byJohn Grisham.

I’m a big Grisham fan; not all of his stuff has been stellar, and a couple could have been a whole lot better.
But Ford County is really good.
It’s a collection of short stories.
He referred to them that novels that didn’t become novels.
The topics are varied, the writing his best in a long time. He covers topics - very well - that show us how things have changed in the last 20 or so years.
Check it out.
It’s a good read.
It has the UP seal of approval!

14 comments
Comment by Linda Kidwell on July 15, 2010 at 7:22 am
Glad you took some time for R&R–rest and reading.
Comment by Sunny on July 15, 2010 at 7:22 am
Sounds like a good read. Might read it!
Comment by charlie on July 15, 2010 at 7:46 am
Almost finished. Best so far is “Fetching Raymond”.
Comment by Ocean Girl on July 15, 2010 at 8:25 am
Short stories would be good for me as I have attention-deficit bordering hyperactive
Comment by Paul on July 15, 2010 at 8:35 am
Same here…I have ADD + or – some!
Oh look, a cat!
UP
Comment by The Urban Cowboy on July 15, 2010 at 8:38 am
I read Ford County about a month ago, very good indeed.
Comment by Paul on July 15, 2010 at 8:42 am
I am so far behind on my reading…it’s criminal!
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Comment by Mackenzie on July 15, 2010 at 9:07 am
It would have only been 5 hours out of your way to come visit by the way!
Comment by Papa K on July 15, 2010 at 4:53 pm
You know… I’d never heard of reading until a couple weeks ago. It’s not half bad.
I’m kidding, seriously… reading has been growing on me. I used to hate to read but as I grow older I realize it makes me smarter. I just read a WHOLE BOOK on my vacation I just took. Believe me… a huge accomplishment for myself.
Comment by Carol Durand Case on July 15, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I read it earlier this summer and agree with your review! John Grisham is one of America’s best writers…..
Comment by Robin on July 16, 2010 at 12:00 am
Looks like I’ll have to pick that book up. I LOVE those glasses!!!!!!
Comment by Shelby (your awesome daughter) on July 16, 2010 at 10:45 am
i was at the beach for three whole days…
and i read two entire books and started another.
it was awesome
Comment by Dad on July 16, 2010 at 8:34 pm
The Two Babylons, by Alexander Hislop, is about the best book I have ever read. Zola is reading mine now. If you have not read it, get a copy and dig in.
The gist is: The first Babylon was here on earth, A Nation. The Second is the beginning of the Roman Catholic Church. It is really an eye opener.
Comment by Karen Smith on July 16, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Good to know. I just checked it out at the library