Book Board Chat

Hi BB! It's been a while since I stopped in - thought I'd take a moment and actually post today. I have read bits and pieces over the past several weeks and sometimes try Kathleen's quiz. But not this one. It surprised me to realize that I never read the book. Sometimes I think I should make a list and start reading all the ones I "should have read" but somehow missed. But I never do. Like Patsy, I have a big backlog in the "to read" stack.

Finished "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese - very well-written (though it could have been shortened with some prudent editing) and unique story and setting. Not for everyone but if the Amazon (or other) description appeals to you, you'll probably like it. Also have read a few by Swedish author Henning Mankell - there's a series featuring Kurt Wallender as well as several novels. The cadence and pace of language is so different from that of American writers. And for those of you who are missing winter, all the scenes are cold and frosty.

I was feeling poorly lately and I so craved some Campbell's tomato soup. Course, I would have also been happy with homemade but that wasn't an option. We've been eating lots of soup this year. I like always having a big batch of something in the fridge - as a meal on its own or to go with other things.

We are heading to Florida soon to visit family but would rather be going someplace cold. We have missed the cold weather this year . . .