Set sail for murder

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Agatha Christie mystery

I just finished Mrs. McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie.
I can always get into an Agatha Christie novel easily. I wonder what makes her style so easily read. I must have started reading her books in my early teens, after I saw the movie, Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians with Hugh O'Brian and Fabian, made in 1965. Funny, I still like to do it that way instead of seeing the movie after the book. I think it is because if I really like a movie then I want to get the rest of the story. And I was disappointed with the movie Gone With the Wind after I had read the book more than once. Does anybody do that, enjoy a book so much, that you will sit right down and start reading the book again? Last summer I was reading High Tide for Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver, and immediately I started all over again at the beginning, then I had to go out and buy the book, and get a copy for my sister. Most books I buy I have already read once. Speaking of Barbara Kingsolver, I am still reading Animal Vegetable Miracle for our book discussion group April 28th. Makes me anxious for our Farmer's market to open up. Here is a link to the Tipp City's farmers markets and their dates of operation.
Tipp City Farmer's Market"
My goal this growing season is to buy more local and cook from scratch more often. I am going to keep track of what I spend on local produce and consider joining CSA,Community Supported Agriculture (And Other Farm Subscriptions)next year.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Forward From Here

Reeve Lindbergh has written a new book, this time about leaving middle age. I can certainly relate to that. I am anxious to read this book by this excellent author. She has a special way of saying things just the right way. This morning I read an excellent book to residents of a nursing home by her. It was called My Little Grandmother Often Forgets. I am always amazed when people with slight dementia can still see the humor in books that I bring, and I am glad that I can get some smiles and laughs from them. Reeve Lindbergh knew what it was to live with her mother as her mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, got dementia. Reeve has written beautifully if not painfully about that time of her mother's life. I am looking forward to reading Forward From Here leaving Middle Age and Other Unexpected Adventures.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

The Big Read

The Big Read for the Dayton area is Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. The event will be May 2nd. at the Dayton Masonic Center. We are pleased to announce that we have the author making a visit, with food and entertainment. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

The Headhunters by Peter Lovesey

Just read the newest mystery novel by Peter Lovesey. Guess it could be called a page-turned because I finished it in 24 hours. I do like a good mystery. The plot got pretty twisted, with some red herrings, and good suspense towards the end. I don't normally read modern British novels so I was surprised at uniqueness of the story setting and characters. Lovesey has received many awards for his writing and I am glad that I know a bit more about his writing.