Books

I had my gyn follow up after a hormone lab check. They're not good. She's upping the doses and we'll see if that helps. We think it was a bad batch of testosterone and my levels TANKED. That explains a lot about how I feel lately. Estrogen is coming up, but not enough to completely alleviate symptoms. Such a try and wait game.

Outing with my aunties today to go to the best rated Goodwill downtown. I'm driving because of the car situation -- I'm kind of sick of driving again, but it is what it is. Actually, I don't mind driving, but if I have to drive I want to do it alone. Strange, right?? My least favorite thing is chauffeuring people around. But it will be fun and it does make sense that I drive. 

Okay, books. 

First, I'm trying a library audio book. It's not bad, but I still don't really connect to audio books. I LOVE podcasts, but a narrative listen doesn't hold my attention the same way. If I have to sit and listen, then I'll read instead. The point (for me) with audio is I can do other things while I listen -- cook, drive, clean, etc. The question is should I push to see if I can get used to it or accept I don't like audio books -- hmmmm. Can't decide. 

 

Here are the books I read on vacation. I enjoyed them all. 

Setting in Maine.
Slow, reflective book.

Ghosts in an old
Victorian house in Maine.
1st in a trilogy.

Little suspense book

Bought at the bookstore in Maine.
Fantasy, but not about fantasy.
About feminism and relationships. 

I read the 2nd in the trilogy when I got home and I didn't like it. Too much of the same thing drawn out over 400 pages. I won't read the 3rd that comes out in November. Seems like the ending won't hold any surprises. Maybe I'll just get a spoiler summary if I remember to check. The first book was fun and more of a changing plot. If she combined both books into one and took out about 350 pages, it would be good.

I started this book. I love Defending Jacob (book ending very different from the series) -- recommended this as a favorite read or a bookclub pick for years. And also couldn't tell you who wrote it -- what?!?!  I NEVER thought to see if he wrote anything else either. Geez, brain do better. I've read about 30 pages, but I like the writing and style so far. 

Have to get going. Aunties will be early. Hope the GW doesn't disappoint. I love a good thrift moment. Hope you have a good one. Later gators.