Monday, January 5, 2026

Books and Lazy Days

 I oh My!  Holidays are over!! And I look forward to lazy afternoons, especially when all the chores for the day are finished; dinner is arranged, all is quiet and the house is empty except for me and my books!  I grab my knitting, find a comfy chair, fill my glass with a refreshing drink, load a good audio book, push a button and I'm off to another world.  This book, "Secrets of Secrets" took me to Prague.  On our last European trip we visited Prague--it was one of my favorite places to stay and enjoy for several days.

Dan Brown's book takes me back to those days as Prague is the center of his book.  What an adventure! Even though the book is over 20 hours in audio--the reader is good and easy to listen to.  He takes you away.    Sure didn't want the book to end but there are others to enjoy.

With my latest Audible credit,  I purchased Ken Follett’s book.  It’s lengthy for sure!  But, hubby and I will listen couple hours each day and in no time we will have learned about Stonehenge

With this book, I took a journey to Botswana, Africa.  I love these books!  The #1 Ladies Detective Agency takes on interesting cases of everyday troubles.  Their investigations look into problems  their fellow citizens face and solve  in such thoughtful way.  Always a happy ending!

 A Short journey to Scotland with this book that I'm reading before bedtime.  I was so looking forward to reading this book--have read most of M C Beaton's books about Hamish Macbeth, a constable always in some trouble that he seems to find his way out of.  But, alas, this book isn't the same as the earlier printings.  M C Beaton now is writing her lovely Hamish and Agatha Raisin books in Heaven.   another author has taken on Hamish's adventures   I will  finish the book but long for the voice  of Beaton's Hamish!
May you enjoy a slow happening to your new year! 






Books and Lazy Days

 I  oh My!  Holidays are over!! And I look forward to lazy afternoons, especially when all the chores for the day are finished; dinner is ar...