I finished another library book, in record time for me. It took me less than 2 days to read this one, “Shem Creek” by a previously new-to-me author, Dorothea Benton Frank. Maybe I was in the mood for a book like this to curl up with, maybe I was in the mood for something distinctly Southern, maybe I just made more time to read (since my ankle is hurting and wrapped up and I’m trying to stay off of it some) – but for whatever reason, I flew through this book! I must say, I really enjoyed it, and I plan to definitely read more of her books. This book read like you hear people “down here” talk, and it was a very quick read for me, with a good ending. Love those kind!
For the record, that makes #40 so far this year, with a total of 14,140 pages read. Up next, I think I’m going to try to actually read a book I have bought and is sitting on my nightstand, collecting dust. Never fear, though, I will have to go back to the library soon and get more books – I do so much better with books that I have a deadline to read them by, so I can return them on time! 🙂 Next, I’m going to start “Memoirs of a Geisha” and hope to read it soon so I can rent the movie. I always prefer to read the book before seeing the movie, even though I’ve been told I will be disappointed. I’ve got a system and I’m sticking to it though 🙂
I know where Shem Creek is! My husband grew up right next to it. We’ll have to check this book out!! 🙂
Okay, I need to start a book list! I started writing reviews on everything I read a few years ago but that lasted about 4 months. I could do a list though.
Have you ever read the Aunt Dimity mysteries by Nancy Atherton? They are a good “curl up” read – light but witty, set in England. You don’t have to read them in order but it makes the series more interesting if you can.
I’ll have to check out Shem Creek too.
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