I’ve been listening to books more than reading them for a while now as I’m stuck in multitask mode--cooking or baking something for family or to blog about, getting in my daily steps or cleaning up the household messes that are my perpetual bane while amusing my ear with a novel, podcast or music.
Often I prefer light reading--thrillers or mysteries, escapist stuff. Lately, it’s a bit more literature-oriented. I’m currently listening to “Therèse Raquin” by Émile Zola, a 19th century French novel that, like many of Dickens’ works, was written as a serial in a literary magazine. Concerning adultery and murder, it caused a bit of a sensation at the time.
Thanks for you recommendations, which sound a bit more modern!
Glad you got to take a bit of a vacation - I laughed at "horses of all shapes and sizes." Love weanlings, so gawky and goofy and feisty! I come from a horsing family, and I think you're well within your rights to call them baby horses ;)
I'm right there with you about bringing a physical book along on travels. My attention span isn't one for audio (podcasts or books), and I find that I retain less information when using an e-reader. Plus, no need for extra chargers!
I think I go through phases, now clearly I'm a foodie moment so food memoirs are my "pane quotidiano", or daily bread, how we say in Italy. Memoirs in general appeal me. I used to read more non-fiction before (self-improvement, motivational, writing guides etc) but now they give me anxiety lol. I want to go back to the classics soon (Shakespeare, and Austen are on my list) and I might give it a try to one of Paul Auster's books, have you ever read anything by him?
That drink looks divine! I think I’d love it!
I’ve been listening to books more than reading them for a while now as I’m stuck in multitask mode--cooking or baking something for family or to blog about, getting in my daily steps or cleaning up the household messes that are my perpetual bane while amusing my ear with a novel, podcast or music.
Often I prefer light reading--thrillers or mysteries, escapist stuff. Lately, it’s a bit more literature-oriented. I’m currently listening to “Therèse Raquin” by Émile Zola, a 19th century French novel that, like many of Dickens’ works, was written as a serial in a literary magazine. Concerning adultery and murder, it caused a bit of a sensation at the time.
Thanks for you recommendations, which sound a bit more modern!
Glad you got to take a bit of a vacation - I laughed at "horses of all shapes and sizes." Love weanlings, so gawky and goofy and feisty! I come from a horsing family, and I think you're well within your rights to call them baby horses ;)
I'm right there with you about bringing a physical book along on travels. My attention span isn't one for audio (podcasts or books), and I find that I retain less information when using an e-reader. Plus, no need for extra chargers!
I do love a Kir Royale - so celebratory!
I think I go through phases, now clearly I'm a foodie moment so food memoirs are my "pane quotidiano", or daily bread, how we say in Italy. Memoirs in general appeal me. I used to read more non-fiction before (self-improvement, motivational, writing guides etc) but now they give me anxiety lol. I want to go back to the classics soon (Shakespeare, and Austen are on my list) and I might give it a try to one of Paul Auster's books, have you ever read anything by him?
I love your story tidbits!!