Bookish --------------

Many friends are sharing their Summer reading lists lately.

So many wonderful books, so little time to read them all.

I'm mostly a 'read in bed before putting out the light' person,

however these torrid days have me worn to a frazzle by

 mid-afternoon. Grabbing a book, a cool drink such as a 

tall glass of elderflower cordial, (or sometimes a cup of tea

 despite the heat), and my ever present readers, I pick a place

 to sit before prepping dinner, and lose myself between the

pages for a while.

ICE - just the title brings shivers and the cover art is fascinating.

Life on a group of tiny islands off the coast of Finland is cold and 

hard much of the year. Translated well from the original Swedish 

prizewinning novel, this is the prefect story for the heat of 

summertime here in the southeast.

Thank you again dear friend Ruth in England - your book gifts

are always surprising reads and very special.

Where do you find your books?

Above are the ones I'm currently reading, or will be 

reading soon. I usually have two or three on the go and

the same number waiting in the wings.

My fascination with Nature, in all its glorious seasons, is why I read

 and thoroughly enjoy British author/farmer John Lewis-Stemple's

remarkable stories, each centered on a specific place in the 

British landscape. I have started The Running Hare and will 

follow soon with Still Water.

Oh yes, about finding books. The other two here were found on

 that always untidy, tucked away shelf in the Dollar Store!

 I hope you have one near you and check it often because for just $1

 there are often great hidden books. Of course it's hit or miss but last

 visit I picked up these. Have started on

the Mockingbird Next Door and love learning more about

Harper Lee.  The Bones of Grace I know nothing about yet,

but feel it may be a wonderful story.

Any special books on your nightstand or coffee table you would like

 to share for these hot summer days and nights?