This year I’m working on a personal improvement goal of reading more books. I used to love to read in school. I could read all afternoon and finish off a book a day when I was in junior high school. Of course, I hardly ever had an afternoon dedicated to reading – I was always doing some kind of sports or lessons. But I did read a fair amount and I still like a good book. One of my favorite fiction writers is John Grisham and his series of novels about lawyers and legal cases.
In the world of non fiction I usually stay away from all those touchy feelie, self improvement types of books. I like books about history – especially the Civil War. I also like books about travel and places around the world that will make my “bucket list.”Haven’t been outside of the U. S. yet, but I plan to.
Right now I’m reading a book by Jimmy Buffett, of all people, called, “Tales From Margaritaville.” Although the collection of short stories is mostly fiction, some of them are based on the truth. It makes for interesting reading and stirs up the desire to head for a beach.