Bubbie’s Book n Blog

Hello readers!

I love reading for a few reasons; first of all, a good book takes us on a trip away from our daily routine and concerns. For a few hours or days the worries of the current world slide to the back shelf. Secondly, I have learned just as much from fiction as from fact. Other cultures, countries, time periods, personalities, and experiences from a book broaden my range of experience in a way that would take years in real life. And thirdly, a good book ranges in cost from free at a library to about $28 at a book store; a book is a good deal, less expensive than a theatre or sports ticket, a tank of gas, a dinner out, or a private Pilates class.

Selecting a next book is often a challenge. I have read four books this month, and I am struggling to determine the next. I check the usual sources, Oprah’s list, Reese’s list, New York Times Book Review, Goodreads, Amazon reviews, and my daughter Olivia, who often can recommend a winner. She is too busy with a Master’s Class to read for pleasure right now. and I’ve got nothing so far.

I majored in English Literature and taught high school English briefly before raising my four children, and so I have read most of the classics and taught many of them too. While Historical Fiction is my most frequent read, I love to add a good mystery to the mix. I even add some contemporary chick lit to lighten up after an especially heavy binge. My favorite authors of the past few decades are as follows: Kristin Hannah, Pat Conroy, Kate Quinn, and Erin Hilderbrand. I also have thoroughly enjoyed some books written by Lisa See, Olive Collins, Susan Meissner, Elizabeth Strout, William Kent Krueger, Paulette Jiles, John Grisham, Robert Dugoni, Chanel Cleeton, Brian Kilmeade, Sara Addison Allen, and Rebecca Wells. How is that for variety?

In my next blog I will make some recommendations in the categories of Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Historic NON-Fiction, Mystery, and Contemporary Chick Lit.

Thank you for reading!

Bubbie’s Book n Blog