I’m happy to report that my reading is back on track. I finished this book:
It was really good! It’s a “meta” whodunnit, where the author speaks directly to the reader at times. There are also references to classic mystery authors, and towards the end when the “Great Detective” is addressing the group of suspects, he slips inexplicably into a French accent (“No, it’s Belgian” he replies when someone questions it).
It was funny, AND the mystery was interesting. As soon as I finished it, I decided it would be fun to dive right into a mystery from the author that began it all:
Like all Agatha Christie’s, this is a reread for me. Luckily I don’t remember this one, so I’m enjoying it. It’s a short book, just over 200 pages, and I’m hoping to finish it in one day.
I also started this:
I don’t usually read graphic novels, but Engie made this one sound good, so I gave it a try. I can tell I’m really going to like it! I know it’s going to be a sad story, but the beginning is funny. I also like the drawings. Maybe this will be the start of a graphic novel phase for me.
Eating-wise, I made Skillet Enchiladas from Nora Cooks AGAIN. These are easy and everyone in my family, plus my daughter’s best friend and her boyfriend, likes it. I think I’ve made them three times in the last month (we tried both red and green enchilada sauce, and red is the winner). When I asked Angie if she could eat them again, she said, “Okay, but this is the last time for a while.” Ha, I guess I have to branch out.
One more thing- Elisabeth has been vindicated! I made her ginger cookie recipe, but balked at her recommendation to double the spices. I increased the spices by 50%, but when I took a poll, everyone said they wouldn’t mind MORE spice in them! So, I’ll make them again this weekend and double the spices. The moral of the story is, trust Elisabeth.
What are you reading right now?
Who’s going to make ginger cookies these weekend?
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My library doesn’t have The Nightingales, and I’m sad about it! I wish I could make skillet enchiladas…well, maybe I could…need low carb tortillas, and A2 cheese. Worky. Regarding the enchilada sauce, do you make it yourself or buy it canned? Because I love green enchilada sauce, but the ONLY one I like in a can is Hatch brand. Just FYI in case you were trying Trader Joe’s or La Victoria or something.