tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post2811844843135938838..comments2024-03-29T08:04:05.723-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: Books, Reading, and ...Bonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-60629433703543901632020-11-17T12:57:07.085-05:002020-11-17T12:57:07.085-05:00See you tonight. And I've been reading Elin Hi...See you tonight. And I've been reading Elin Hildebrand as my mindless nothing. I do like Rosamunde Pilcher though and I'm sure there are many I haven't read! Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-73334205356786672782020-11-16T22:59:48.840-05:002020-11-16T22:59:48.840-05:00Oh have your read What Happened yet? I may want t...Oh have your read What Happened yet? I may want to read that kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-78948882046033955192020-11-16T20:44:15.260-05:002020-11-16T20:44:15.260-05:00I am not reading as much as in normal times. Your ...I am not reading as much as in normal times. Your suggestions are good ones. I put down several works of nonfiction because I couldn't concentrate. I will confess to reading and listening to mindless mysteries. On Overdrive, I found a series, the Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson. They are set in NYC at the turn of the century and the heroine is a nurse/midwife who makes house calls in the tenements. The predicability of format and characters is comforting. I listened to many of them while knitting. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-33634807031486916802020-11-16T16:39:50.588-05:002020-11-16T16:39:50.588-05:00Thanks for these great reading tips, Bonny! Excell...Thanks for these great reading tips, Bonny! Excellent advice. (And who would've thought that changing reading formats might make a difference -- but it really does.) My reading seems to be ALMOST back on track now (since spring, when I could barely concentrate on anything), but I'm reading so much more slowly these days. I'm fine with that, but it is a noticeable difference. I'm also noticing that some books that I would have enjoyed pre-Covid are just too depressing for me these days. I think a bit of Stephen King or Rosamunde Pilcher would be Just The Ticket for me right now!Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-75553373283491812022020-11-16T14:03:26.146-05:002020-11-16T14:03:26.146-05:00I was really struggling to read back in March and ...I was really struggling to read back in March and for quite a while, honestly. My reading mojo seems to have returned now, thankfully, and I'm (mostly) able to concentrate and enjoy reading again. Thank goodness!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-13050554189635477182020-11-16T13:23:32.374-05:002020-11-16T13:23:32.374-05:00Good suggestions Bonny! I am finally reading a bi...Good suggestions Bonny! I am finally reading a bit more after not being able to for some time (even a bit pre-Covid). My biggest issue now is time and being awake enough ! LOLVerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-21204130113824579342020-11-16T12:16:18.953-05:002020-11-16T12:16:18.953-05:00It sounds like you've found some great solutio...It sounds like you've found some great solutions, Debbie, and I thank you for passing them along. I saw Miss Benson's Beetle on your goodreads list, and it sounded so interesting that I had to add it to mine also. I hope I don't have to wait too long to get it from the library!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-70562585471912961622020-11-16T11:54:11.460-05:002020-11-16T11:54:11.460-05:00I have been struggling with reading, but striving ...I have been struggling with reading, but striving to get more sleep... and since most of my reading time is in bed, well there you go. I've been listening to music more than books, I guess, as I don't really have to concentrate too hard. There have been other periods in my life where reading was next to nothing, and I'm confident that this too shall pass. :)Vicki Knitorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342431774644974327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-24017142734906022902020-11-16T11:09:34.838-05:002020-11-16T11:09:34.838-05:00Reading is still my refuge, but the way I read has...Reading is still my refuge, but the way I read has changed. I read for shorter amounts of time and break up my reading time by doing something like taking a walk, playing piano, or working on a project. Also, certain types of books just don't appeal to me right now. I'm currently reading Miss Benson's Beetle and although the characters are sort of zany, I'm beginning to find them endearing. It is the book I need right now!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-12236088635432316132020-11-16T10:44:11.962-05:002020-11-16T10:44:11.962-05:00I found that limiting my reading to certain times ...I found that limiting my reading to certain times helps. No just picking up the book because there is nothing else to do. Then the reading is something to be looked forward to.<br /><br />I just started the Dutch House and it's holding my attention pretty well.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170904251383218423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-75978732471350455372020-11-16T08:55:10.766-05:002020-11-16T08:55:10.766-05:00These are great tips. I have one to add: reread an...These are great tips. I have one to add: reread an old favorite. It requires less bandwidth and eliminates the uncertainty of whether you will enjoy the book!Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428803651280506435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-92113982537071239302020-11-16T08:50:16.930-05:002020-11-16T08:50:16.930-05:00Goos suggestions. I just canceled my library hold...Goos suggestions. I just canceled my library holds this morning because I can’t take the pressure of all the stacks. I have plenty of things to read when the mood and ability to focus return. For now, I am exploring more light fiction on audio too. Juliannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788697584714695636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-14417031867454799872020-11-16T08:34:38.027-05:002020-11-16T08:34:38.027-05:00I have started to meditate, I've had some majo...I have started to meditate, I've had some major family drama issues related to the pandemic that are unsolvable. These are hard times.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-11435564662334250192020-11-16T08:14:41.611-05:002020-11-16T08:14:41.611-05:00I hear you on the reading struggle. It ebbs and fl...I hear you on the reading struggle. It ebbs and flows here and I seem to be in an ebb right now. I hope that Cher Ami solves that problem!AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-40524019445714471182020-11-16T07:58:05.025-05:002020-11-16T07:58:05.025-05:00I have definitely had some issues with concentrati...I have definitely had some issues with concentration when I've been reading this year, and I was not surprised. I think what has made a big difference is embracing the ebook so that my hands are free to do something else. Something about keeping my hands busy seems to work to get my brain to engage with the words on the screen.<br /><br />Looking forward to the discussion tomorrow evening!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-86873828007456417852020-11-16T07:51:45.209-05:002020-11-16T07:51:45.209-05:00I read the book The Women of Brewster Place and wo...I read the book The Women of Brewster Place and would like to participate in your discussion. Unfortunately, you are two hours ahead of me here in Utah, so I won't be available at 5 p.m. for the Zoom call, but I will comment on the blog. Thanks for hosting! I have been having abit of problem focusing enough to read, especially since the election and its crazy, troubling aftermath. I have been setting the timer on my phone and forcing myself to read between 30-60 minutes a day. I am actually making progress in a good, which I should be finishing today. Thanks for these tips. Glad to know I am not alone. Have a good day. Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-7644689936130448112020-11-16T07:32:55.116-05:002020-11-16T07:32:55.116-05:00Reading has always been my refuge, and it has been...Reading has always been my refuge, and it has been distressing that I haven't been able to concentrate on it as much as I have in the past. I am so distracted sometimes. I did start Hamnet, and it is the first book in a while that pulled me in. I have been reading lots of different books, but that has brought limited progress. I, too, have found meditating very helpful, but I am not as consistent as I should be. The best day I had recently was after I raked and bagged leaves for 5 hours. It was sunny and beautiful, and afterwards I was so tired, but happy. I figure I did a 5 hour leaf meditation - LOL. I did try to stay present during the whole process.<br />I have read less than half of TWBP. I just couldn't get into it. I haven't totally given up on it, but I haven't been able to read more than that yet. And I would like to zoom with you, but that is a terrible time for me, so I will be unable to do so. I hope you have a fun zoom! And thanks so much for the reading recommendations!<br />becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.com