Comments on: Staying the Course

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:48:44 +0000

In reply to Carmen.

Hi Carmen /thanks for the feedback. Yeah I don’t think I’ve read a 2020 novel yet that was five stars either … some have been backlist …. so I don’t think it’s you. We’re waiting for the next great thing. And I hope it comes in the next month or two. I could use a baseball game right about now. take care.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:33:37 +0000

Hope you’re doing fine, Susan. My concentration has been on and off. Most of the books I’ve read this year have been 3*, so I’m not sure if it’s me because other readers have been raving about those same books (Hmmm…) The memoir sounds interesting. I’ve seen lots of articles featuring Separation Anxiety as light and quirky, a book for tailored for these crazy times. I would love to read the baseball one–unevenness and all.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:11:12 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Hi Naomi, I like sport-y books. I'll fit one in every once in a while. It's good you are getting to short stories. I don't read them as much as I once did but I should. Glad things are getting better for your reading there. hope the virus is not too crazy in your town. Stay well.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:15:43 +0000

At first I had a lot of trouble concentrating on a book, but it has gotten a bit easier. It depends on the day. I’ve read a lot of short stories, which seem to be working well for me right now.
If you’re a sports person, it’s a great idea to read sport-y books! I have a couple around here somewhere if the urge takes me!

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:35:33 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Yeah Catherine: reading some of the CV stories has been really heartbreaking. And like you, I’ve been checking the online news way too much. My mind is scattered these days. You might like The German House … as it had various plots going on in the story that kept my attention. The author did much research into the real-life trial that took place in Frankfurt … and what happened.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:22:39 +0000

In reply to stacybuckeye. Hey Stacy, thanks for stopping by. It seems really tough on parents at home these days juggling everything. I can imagine we all are going to go stir crazy at some point. Reading at night has its own challenges. Like staying awake :-) You might like Separation Anxiety -- although the woman is going thru quite a bit in the story.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:15:34 +0000

In reply to Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out. Hey thanks Shelleyrae. I haven't seen Covert Affairs but I should check it out. I like the female spy kinds of series. So thanks for telling me about it. Sounds good to me and I'll need another after Homeland Season 8 finishes which will be soon. take care there!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:25:34 +0000

I haven’t, but The German House sounds interesting!

I was havign trouble reading, but that has passed and now ALL I want to do is read. Writing has become difficult. Maybe because if I’m at my computer I’m going to check the NYT or the Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker…it’s a toxic rabbit hole. My self-control is nil.

Other than that, we’re fine. Inconvenienced, but not having to deal with the pandemic in the way so many people have. It breaks my heart.

By: stacybuckeye

stacybuckeye — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:08:26 +0000

I’m finding it hard to read. Concentration is part of it, but the other is that I’m trying to entertain my 9 year old best I can so I feel guilty if I spend too much time reading when I could/should be doing something with him. I carve out time when he sleeps or when he plays video games in the eventing. Separation Anxiety has been on my radar for a few weeks. Be healthy 🙂

By: Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:52:28 +0000

I often find myself distracted too.
Have you watched Covert Affairs? It’s one of my favourite tv series, it features a young woman who is recruited into the CIA. It likely bears almost no resemblance to the truth but it’s fun to watch.

Wishing you a great reading week, good health and a Happy Easter