I’m in a sad state in my life, I rarely read for pleasure anymore. Actually, that’s not entirely accurate; I get pleasure from many things I read. I guess the word I’m looking for is leisure. I never read anything unless I have a specific reason. And right now I'm reading the following:
Affected
by Randi Lee
Reason:
writing style
As most of you know,
Randy Lee is a phenomenal writer. Her voice is incredibly strong, and right now
I’m working on a sparse piece where I need an incredibly strong voice. I actually finished this book over the
weekend. Highly recommended.
Shiver
by Maggie Stiefvater
Reason:
writing style and romantic element
Maggie has a subtle
way of introducing romance in this book; just enough to pull you in, but not
over-the-top like some modern day romances. Again, I’m working on a piece now where
I want that kind of romantic element. For me writing is all about emotions.
They need to be charged before I start and this book has been good for that.
Tramp
for the Lord by Corrie ten Boom
Reason:
emotionally charged
For those of you
unfamiliar with Corrie, she was the author of The Hiding Place, a true story about
her and her family hiding Jewish people in a secret room during the Holocaust.
She and her family were sent to a concentration camp for these efforts,
resulting in the death of her sister and her father. I highly recommend reading
The Hiding Place and I have, many times. Talk about emotion charging! This book
is a sequel to that—the story of Corrie’s life after the war. While not as soul stirring as The Hiding
Place, this book has left me crying on more than one occasion, which for me, is
a very good thing.
How
about you—what are you reading and why?
Randi lee's book is on my list to read.
ReplyDeleteI am re-reading C.S. Lewis' "on grief". Plus a scattering of others, kept in a basket by my recliner.
ReplyDeleteI've just read R.Mac Wheelers '6 ways to Die'. Great thrill - couldn't put it down. Before that I read Elizabeth Gilbert's 'The Signature of All Things' - not my normal type of read but I'm trying to read a wider variety. It was okay. A bit linear for my liking. Before that I read Yolanda Renees 'Obsession and Murder' - fantastic read! And now, another one out of my comfort zone, 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro. I'm reading this because it's the new exam book selected for schools across the UK. Not really my thing but I'll persevere. Next on my list is Seismic Crimes by Chrys Fey. Can't wait.
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