A New Year

Even for confirmed readers like myself, books tend to take a back seat during the holidays. And they certainly did in 2008. But now I'm getting back on track (or so I hope).

I saw a most excellent resolution in the Joplin Globe, which I have adopted as my own, and that is to read one book a week. I nearly did that last year (ended up with 50, despite my November-December slide) so I think I may be able to do it (and of course, that also means keeping track of those titles, but I'm getting much better at doing that).

So far I'm on track, having started book #3 this week. And I also have a favorite book of the year (so far): American Thighs by Jill Connor Browne. It's the latest in the Sweet Potato Queens series of books & this is one I can certainly relate to since it's all about aging. It had me doubled over in laughter and it's been a long time since anything has had that effect on me.

However, let me be perfectly frank--Browne is not a genteel Southern lady. Bawdy, earthy, and coarse more aptly describe her writing. Which I guess tells you a little bit about my tastes.

But I feel good about my goal and will do my best. Hope you will, too.