Current Reads 12/21/20

I am in the middle of two books. My resolution for 2020 was to read one book at a time. My thoughts: (1) it will be faster and more efficient to read one book at a time (2) I can focus on the characters and what the book is telling me (3) my reviews will be more spot-on, more critical, and more representative. Guess what? All year, I read multiple books at a time. I didn't meet the goal. That's fine, right? I read almost thirty books (so far), so my system mus have worked well.

Right now, I am reading Truman Capote's In Cold Blood which I am LOVING, and Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile (surprise surprise she's reading Agatha Christie again) is one of her best, truly amazing. Capote's work has so much journalistic importance. The writing is impeccable and the order of events *muah* -- chef's kiss.

Death on the Nile has some of the most vivid characters I have ever read. I got to a HUGE turning point last night, and I am very excited to keep reading.

What are you reading? Comment below!

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