Good Books, Good Company

I'm going through a particularly rough time in my life right now, and I'm once again reminded at how glad I am that I'm a reader.  There's a lot about my life that's up in the air, and to say that I'm stressed would be an understatement.  Nevertheless, I still manage some time everyday to read, and that gives me a much needed break from worrying about my problems.  Of course, given the types of books I like to read, I end up reading about someone else's troubles, but that seems to work for me. ;)

I'll post full reviews later, but for now let me just say that Peter Robinson's PIECE OF MY HEART and Simon Kernick's RELENTLESS are terrific, compelling reads.   Next up is DYING LIGHT by Stuart MacBride.

Comments

[Sarah]

Definitely agree on both books (DYING LIGHT is really good, too.) Hope things settle down and turn for the better in your life soon.

[Sandra Ruttan]

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time right now. You're right - when life is crazy, it's nice to turn to a good book and lose yourself in it, forget about your problems for a while.

And if you ever need to vent, you know where to find me.

[Amy]

I'm sorry things are tough right now. Things will settle down soon--they always do. But it is good to have a good mystery to turn to. I have a fondness for Agatha Christie or Robert B. Parker at times like this.

[iliana]

So glad you can find comfort in books. They've helped me through a lot of rough times. Hope life gets better for you soon.

[dan]

I'm sorry to hear that things have been bad lately, but I know from experience that you can always rely on books! I'm sure that you'll get back on an even keel soon...

[jenclair]

I feel the same way about books and the difficult times in life. They provide an escape from the worry and stress. Love Peter Robinson.

[esteemarlu]

I also find great comfort in books. They are good to get lost in when you want to get away from real life.

[tania]

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[jr]

I hope things get better for you

[Kirsten]

Sorry to hear things have been tough lately- glad to hear though that books offer some sort of escapism. Love your blog btw-I am a huge mystery fan and have been finding myself with a lot more free time lately-I look forward to checking out the books you have listed in your Recent Reads column!

[thebizofknowledge]

I stumbled upon this site as I was in the process of doing some online research. I am a writer, educator, and avid blogger, but I also love a good mystery. There's something very hypnotic about a good whodunit!

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[Alex]

Those were all amazing books. I hope you all liked them as much as me.