I Love To Read!

Lately, I’d rather read my book than watch what’s on TV. I’m usually a sucker for the competitive reality shows until now. At first, I was hooked on Survivor, but it became too cut-throat and often, predictable. Then there was The Amazing Race, but the network kept moving the time around and I’m ready for bed at 9 PM. I’m most loyal to American Idol, but rarely watch the vote-off show because it’s a waste of time with a dragged out recap of the night before in between long commercial breaks. My husband watches Judge Judy, another predictable reality show. I just don’t want to hear a screaming witch for entertainment, even if she’s usually right about the losers in her courtroom. He also loves to watch science fiction and old (before 1970) movies, which I loathe. So, when he has those on our big-screen TV in the living room, I disappear into our bedroom with the 30-inch plasma TV and read a book.
I just finished Lifeguard by James Patterson. It was really good. I love his short chapters, because I keep saying, oh, just one more chapter, and before I know it, I’ve read through 60 pages. I plan to pass this book onto my mother who gives me hers when she’s done reading them. Before that I read Atonement, because I wanted to read it before seeing the movie (if I ever do). I know the movie will not be as good as the book, but it’s interesting to know the characters and the story first.
Next, I am looking forward to reading a friend’s historical romance manuscript even though I have a stack of books in the basket next to my nightstand. So many books and so little time.