Monday, April 3, 2017

It's Monday...what are you reading, listening to and/or watching?

 I have a few finishes....like this one......the 2nd book in the Inspector Gamache series.....SO GOOD!  Every night I would look forward to reading it and now I have to order book #3!  Highly recommend this series if you like mysteries that have superb plots and twists without the gore or fright!  I call them 'mysteries for intellectuals'....lol!
I also finished my Taproot magazine....the issue Myth and it was excellent!  I definitely will be subscribing to this magazine....it's like it was made for me.....there's stories, recipes, patterns and just wonderful information about a variety of topics.  You need to try it!  As they state on the cover...."the magazine for makers, doers and dreamers" and it is exactly that!
This was a memoir of sorts and so delightfully and sadly told by a very talented woman who has several books out on crafts and sewing.  It is the story of her childhood which was wonderful and unique but also scary as her Mother wasn't paying much attention most of the time.  But it is very well written and Heather has been made strong in the process plus it has a fairy tale ending!  A must read if you like good non-fiction about real people.
This one is also finished and so enjoyable.  I love stories of self-sufficiency and survival and Gary Paulsen is so good at it!  He actually tests a lot of his events out before he puts them on paper so although fiction it is very realistic fiction.  These are for Young Adults or Young Adults at heart!  I think there's another one called Winter which is next.  This one was very good just like the first one, Hatchet, that I loved.  My grandson's will be getting these when I'm finished...at least the ones that can read! LOL!
At the present time I am reading Book #4 of the Harry Potter series...........The Goblet of Fire.......very good so far...........
I need to grab another magazine to read and I am still reading this non-fiction on my Kindle app on my tablet.............it's interesting and tells about the new generation of entrepreneurs out there that are not following the old methods of starting a business which is great to hear because it was enough to put anyone off from starting one.  My hat's off to this new way of 'doing' business. I got this for my son to read when he comes down but of course I had to check it out to see if it was any good! LOL!
With this book I may start a side business of my own. After I move that is!
I'm reading this non-fiction that I got for St. Patrick's Day and it is very good so far....and it actually takes place near to where my ancestors were from in County Donegal in Northern Ireland.  It sort of gives me a glimpse into how they lived and the landscape etc.  Much  of it hasn't changed a lot.  I know the thatched roof cottage that has been in my family for generations just got a metal roof about 20 years ago or less.  I love the 'untouched' parts of the world.
I haven't really listened to anything like audio podcasts but I have watched video podcasts and a few other than my regulars.  One of the new ones is Betsy Makes and she is good friends with Sandra of Cherry Heart.   She also dyes her own yarn and has some really pretty project bags she sells in her Etsy shop.  Also, I found some new mystery series on You Tube which are really good....one is Rosemary and Thyme and the other is Hetty Winthrope.....free and no ads! LOL!  They are both British mysteries which I dearly love.....they are always done in such good taste.  That's all for this week and I hope you are enjoying whatever you are reading, watching and/or listening to!
Happy Trails!

15 comments:

  1. You reminded me I had wanted to follow Betsy Makes; I liked her joint podcast with Sandra. You read a wide selection of books. How awesome to have ties to Ireland; I want to go there some day. I'm glad you liked the second of the Inspector Gamache series. He's a bada** huh? There are no dramatics, just straight up old fashioned sleuthing.

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    1. Oh, have you seen the new CAL she and Sandra are doing? I think I will post about it today. Do you crochet? Inspector Gamache is awesome! Yes, old fashioned sleuthing...well put!

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  2. Just reading blogs and reading magazines:)

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    1. Some magazines are as long as books and blogs are my main inspiration! Love!

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  3. Goodness you've read a lot of books. I can't believe how much you get done! Mandy is reading the Louise Penny books too. I think it was after seeing you talk about them here. Maybe it was her neighbor recommending them though, I don't remember. It's terrible getting old and. It remembering things! Ha! It she really likes them too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. If you saw my house you would not think so! LOL! But if I spent every minute on this place I would never have any fun! I try to balance my life in all areas. I heard about Louise Penny from Diane at Welcome to Lavender Dreams...my best info always comes from my blog friends! Have a good day!

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  4. Thanks for all the titles. I may have to order an issue of Taproot. It sounds interesting. Thanks.

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    1. I think you would like it plus the editor has a blog Soulemama that is great. I need to put it on my sidebar.

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  5. I know I would love this magazine too. It's so hard to find good ones any more without the pages and pages of fashion ads. I am reading a book that I will give the highest rating....and that is rare for me. The Boys in the Boat, it's non fiction and one of the best books I've ever read. Enjoy your day sweet friend. Hugs, Diane

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    1. Thank you for the book tip! I know if you like it I will too!

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  6. Hi Sam :)) Happy Monday! (from a belated Tuesday!)...thanks for mentioning Taproot, I just looked up their site, very interesting magazine! I like it. As far as my reading is going, it's still my Year Round Vegetable Gardening book. I'm taking notes as I read through, it's so well written, I love it. We watched some old Mel Brooks comedies last night and tried our best to get through Heat (Deniro and Pacino from the 1990's)...3 hours is a heck of a long movie. I'm an under 90 minute gal otherwise I get restless! I fell asleep just 2 hours into it and Alex finished it in his office. I am currently watching the rain turn to snow, turn to freezing rain, then back to snow. :)

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    1. Your gardening book sounds wonderful...it's already on my list although I won't be doing much gardening until after I move whenever that is. I rarely watch movies unless they come highly recommended...like you, I can't sit that long and pay attention. I like podcasts and mystery series where I can do handwork simultaneously.

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  7. That's a lot of reading! I am so slow when it comes to reading. I ought to take time out during the day to read, but I always feel like I have to be doing something. I like hearing about the books you're reading and what you think and recommend. Helps me with future reading picks of my own.

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    1. I don't read during the day either as I am busy. I do take a break and pick up my knitting for 10 or 15 minutes to give my legs a rest but my reading is at night when I'm i n bed...sometimes I read quite a bit and other times it's just a few pages before sleep overtakes me! LOL!

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  8. I popped over from Rain's blog and WHAM! What a treasure-trove of information!!! I've been trying to find some new reading material and you have given me a lot of options (and thanks for the reviews...) Also - Rosemary and Thyme on YouTube? Be still my heart! I don't watch television, so this is wonderful!

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