It’s a sunny Wednesday morning here. Perfect time to spend a few moments in the garden. Yes, just harvested about half a kilo of calamansi (Philippine lime) and gave some to our neighbor.
I saw this lovely meme from one of my friend’s walls at Facebook early this morning. I smiled and thought of sharing it here.
Reading, my favorite activity since I was in high school. Back in my grade school days, we didn’t have a public library in the province and reading materials were so few and far between. I became a voracious reader when I worked for almost three years during college at my university library as a student librarian.
If those studies are true, maybe I am in the right path. Of course I love listening to music but always, reading takes precedent. I am on a leisurely read nowadays after finishing the 2018 Reading Challenge at Goodreads finishing 100 books. I am still trying to find good books. I no longer read self-help books, I’ve done that several years ago. I now prefer historical fiction, sometimes contemporary and YA books too and occasionally some memoirs in between. Lately I discovered a gifted British author of thrillers and suspense and finished reading two of his books. Presently, I am reading another book by Susan Mallery, an American author who is into romance , fiction and chick lit. I love stories of families and their own struggles in life, the way they deal with adversities and how they triumph over them. Though I am not much into romance books (sometimes they are so predictable), When We found Home seems to be a good one, a story of three half-siblings, mothered by three different women with a common father.
Does reading really reduces stress? I believe so. Where can you find a place you’ve never been to but is so vivid in your mind? Where can you find characters that somehow you could relate to? Have you traveled the world while reading books?
What are you reading now?
Reading definitely relieves stress for me. I just finished reading a spy novel by Daniel Silva to my husband, as he can no longer read since his stroke. For myself, I’m reading “Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good” by Jan Karon. It’s book #12 in her Mitford series. I’ve read the entire series so far and even read book #13 out of order because I didn’t have book #12 available to me until this week.
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Wow, thank you for those two authors. Would love to find them one of these days. I’ve seen some Dani Silva books but this is the first time I’ve heard of Jan Karon. Thanks!
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I love to read! I can’t go on vacation so books are my vacation. I just finished The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor. Now I’m reading The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash.
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That’s nice to know, vacation being books. Love it. Will look for those authors too. Thanks Michelle.
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I think it depends on the person, and the book. When I was an avid bedtime reader, I remember staying up far too late because I wanted to read the end of a book. Then I spent the next day at work tired and stressed. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Put that way Pete, it is really stressful. Savor the words and the story, find pleasure in reading each chapter. When I was still working, I sued to read every Friday night so I won’t have to rush with the ending.
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I’m reading this post now 🙂 Currently ‘Something About Eve’ by James Branch Cabell
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Thanks Derrick. Will look for that too.
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It surely does, Arlene. I joined the book challenge to see how far i can read this year (thanks to you, i’ve known about it) it does not go as planned but I’ll keep on reading.
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I wonder why this lovely comment went to my spam folder Nahla. I just approved it. so sorry for the late reply. I am glad you like reading too.
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No worries, Arlene. I know it happens.
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Thanks Nahla.
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You’re welcome my friend.
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I just changed my tagline….haha!
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I love the specificity of 68%! For me it is closer to 100%. I am reading “Radical Gratitude” by Sister Leddy from Toronto. Nonfiction. Very powerful.
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Wow, that ought to be in my book list too Elizabeth. Gonna look for it.
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Am writing about it today.
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Oh… that’s nice 🙂
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A day late, as it turned out, Arlene.
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Excited to read it 🙂
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glad the sun is shining on you, Arlene! and the calamansi – wow!
i definitely read for pleasure. if it becomes stressful, i drop it. 🙂
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Reading ought to be that, for pleasure and enjoyment Wilma. When we find books that we could relate to, it is a big bonus. Thanks!
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I’m reading The Handmaid’s Tale. Fascinating and scary!
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I haven’t read anything by Margaret Atwood yet. I am pretty sure that is a good read Sabine.
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i always feel like a book good only can remove my stress. I always try to read a book on a holiday.
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Yes, choosing a good book, one where you’ll get lost in those lovely words.
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you are so right.
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Thanks Hoon Gyeong.
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you are most welcome dear.
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🙂
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😀
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