Reading Many Books at Once
Usually, I’m the sort of reader who doesn’t like to have too many books going at once. At most, I’ll have a book I’m reading, and maybe some nonfiction or an essay collection that I’m browsing at a slower pace. I know many people who are happiest when they’re in the middle of three or four books. I thought of myself as a much more sequential reader. However…
In recent weeks, I’ve been inundated with books. It’s great! I’ve got one I’m reviewing, so I’m still dipping back into it at intervals, even though I’ve technically already read it. I’ve got a collection of essays going. Another book I just started to review, and one I ordered from the library. And more waiting, in both the to-read and to-review pile. It’s very good.
Here’s the roundup:
The Sister- Poppy Adams. Finished reading, need to write review.
Aberrations- Penelope Przekop. Just a few pages in, and it’s intriguing. Also reviewing this one. This is the only novel I’ve ever heard of where the protagonist has narcolepsy.
Eat, Pray, Love- Elizabeth Gilbert. The collection of essays. I’m about two thirds of the way through. So far, I like the Eat section the best, where she waxes poetic about Italy.
Something From the Oven- Laura Shapiro. Is waiting for me at the library. Sassymonkey is reading it, and I got intrigued.
And then there’s also a constant stream of James Herriot audiobooks. I listen to them at night, to help me wind down. Currently: his collection of cat stories. I’d love to find other gentle sorts of mellow audiobooks that work as good pre-bedtime listening. Kids’ and YA books work for this too.
