Suddenly, after days of idyllic summer weather, Mother Nature turned her back on us. Today has been like a day in July (mid-winter here). Blustery almost gale force winds, trees blown over, pots blown off the deck and smashed and motorists warned against driving.
So a good day to do nothing but stay inside with a good book. I’ve now succumbed to reading books on my iPad. For months (years?) I resisted but when the Architect was ill in hospital it seemed easier to carry my iPad rather than a book. In any case, I had the iPad to communicate with friends so..
I have read quite a few books since I moved here. I’ve always found it a good way to escape. And I do like thrillers I’ve discovered – I guess I always knew this anyway.
So today was such a day. I rose this morning made tea and toast and went back to bed, where I stayed for the rest of the morning. I was part way through a book entitled “Dead Wood” written by Dan Ames. This author was unknown to me and I now find that this book is the first in a series of four all of which are available to read on a kindle or in my case an iPad. So that’s where I stayed for the morning reading until I finished the book.
The story is told by John Rockne a disgraced police officer now turned private investigator. Yes, I know there are many stories about police officers who become PIs but bear with me. The young policeman was only six weeks out of training when he makes a terrible mistake that leads to the death of a young man. The mistake is perfectly understandable but we are simply told that he was suspended and his badge and gun were never returned to him.
A maker of fabulous guitars is killed and Rockne is approached by the father of the victim to find who killed his daughter and our hero suddenly finds himself the target of a violent ex-convict. The twists and turns of the case kept me glued to the iPad for hours.
I’ve now downloaded the next book in the series – Hard Rock. So if this weather doesn’t improve I shall spend tomorrow reading it. And who knows. There are two more books in the series. I may just not do anything but read fr the next few days.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
you gotta put up with the rain.”
Dolly Parton
Go for it, I say. Rainy day, good book, comfy bed. Ahhhh, life is good
Thanks Joss life’s good indeed. And now at 6.05pm it’s still raining. Tomorrow will be another day to tidy the damage in the garden or alternatively to read the second book. 🙂
Oh, tea and toast then back to bed to read…that sounds heavenly!
An easy relaxed day. Thanks for the comment
Enjoy your reading! I prefer old-fashioned books but read my first book on my Kindle and found that I did enjoy it and may download another.
Yes I still enjoy the feel of a book in my hands but the kindle or in my case the iPad is easier to carry around
The only thing better than staying in bed with a great lover is doing it with a good book. If you like mysteries, you might enjoy this gentleman’s writing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Ferguson
He taught me creative writing and really has a knack for the genre.
Thanks. Yes you’re right but as my partner died suddenly five months ago I have to make do with a good book. I’m going over to the website you suggest
Hi Judith, I apologize for the way I framed my comment. I certainly did not mean to bring up sad memories for you. I have been single and appreciating good books for over a decade now. It gets easier. (((hug)))
It´s nice to spend a rainy day in bed with a good book. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks and today summer has kicked up her heels and come back
Wonderful way to spend any day, but especially wet and windy ones.
I do agree. Lovely relaxing restful day
A rainy day and a good book. That sounds perfect!