Reading

I have been on vacation since the 15th of March, and in that time I have read 5 books: Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley (I did not realize that title was a quote from Shakespeare, but it is; 4 stars); Glass Houses by Louise Penny (love her Inspector Gamache series and would recommend it to all who love a good mystery; 5 stars); A Sudden And Fearful Death by Anne Perry (4 stars); The Strangler Vine by M. J. Carter (2 stars); and The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson (4 stars.)  

It seems I have read a lot during the month of March, because other books I have read this month include:   Song of the Lion by Anne Hillerman (5 stars);  Oolong Dead by Laura Childs (4 stars); 212 by Alifair Burke (4 stars); and The House of the Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith (5 stars).

I used to read this much, but got out of the habit when I became addicted to playing "Words with Friends," which is a perfectly acceptable pastime, because it does challenge the brain, and I can play while watching some TV shows or certain sporting events.  (Not basketball, basketball is too fast and requires undivided attention if I am really interested in the game, and not just the outcome.) 

But we are in between sports seasons, except for basketball.  The Texas Tech team made it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, and lost today, so I am not really interested in the rest of the tournament.   The Boston Celtics are doing well, and will be in some part of the NBA tournament that lasts for ever, so I will be able to watch them sometimes.  I have already watched the Yankees play a spring training ball game, and baseball season will start soon. But, I can read and listen to baseball, as well as play "Words with Friends" and listen to baseball. 

Well, I digress.  I have enjoyed all of the reading that I have done recently.