Reading and Eating
Okay, let’s start with the boring part. I’m still on my diet. Four weeks down, three to go- that is, three weeks until my trip. At that point I’ll be assessing the situation- it’s going to be almost impossible to stay on the diet strictly while I’m traveling. ANYWAY. I’m doing fine- there are things I miss, but mostly I’m okay with what I’m eating. I’m just a little tired of all the prep required. I’m tired of grinding and blending, and constantly cleaning the food processor, blender, and spice grinder. But…. I’m sticking to it. Let’s move on to the fun stuff. I finished this book: This is the third book in the Susan Ryeland series, and is another “whodunit” within a “whodunit.” Susan is once again editing an Atticus Pund novel, which is a classic Agatha Christie-style mystery, while a real life mystery unfolds around her as well. It sounds like it would be contrived and complicated, but Horowitz does is so well. I love this series, and enjoyed this book- although about 3/4 of the way through I kind of just wanted to get to the end. It was a temporary lull, and then the ending was really fun. I recommend this if you love mysteries BUT YOU MUST START WITH THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES, Magpie Murders. This book has spoilers for the first two. Nest I started this: So far I like it, but I don’t love it. I’m not quite 100 pages in, so I’m reserving judgement. This mystery/fantasy was hyped by Meredith on the Currently Reading podcast – it was one of her top ten books of 2024, so I had high expectations going in. We’ll see what happens! Speaking of Meredith… This was another of her top ten books of 2024. It’s a short mystery, and she recommends reading it in one sitting, if possible. Well, I’ve been saving it for “Read 25 Day.” Gretchen Rubin has declared June 25 as an official reading day (her challenge for 2025 is to read for 25 minutes a day). Bookstores around the country are actually holding reading events, but I’m putting my own spin on it and just calling it a “day of reading.” Wednesdays are my day off, so it works out perfectly. I’m not sure if I’ll read the book in one sitting, but I’ll read it all in one day, for sure. Do you do any of Gretchen Rubins challenges? Will you observe Read 25 Day? Top photo by Olga Tutunaru on Unsplash