tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post6487689202577004450..comments2024-03-29T09:36:04.116-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Fall musings...travels to Kerrville and what my reading might look like in upcoming weeks...Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-14471103624324617412019-10-22T15:23:57.314-05:002019-10-22T15:23:57.314-05:00Yes, sometimes I can read a series back to back an...Yes, sometimes I can read a series back to back and then at others times - no. I've been listening to a bunch of Anne Bogel's podcasts on What Should I Read Next?. Her visits with readers make me want to try to read outside my comfort zone. Or maybe outside what I normally read. Especially if I'm a bit weary of certain themes or types of books. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-65367197081256980782019-10-21T15:16:38.713-05:002019-10-21T15:16:38.713-05:00It's supposed to reach 91 today. I do like tha...It's supposed to reach 91 today. I do like that the mornings are a bit cooler, but I will be happy when the temperatures during the height of the day go down a bit. I am glad you had a nice time in Kerrville, Texas. My husband and I occasionally dream about where we would like to retire. It'll be a long while before that happens. <br /><br />It seems like several bloggers are re-evaluating their reading and blogs these days. It seems to come in waves. I have always liked to mix up my reading between different genres so as to avoid burnout on one. I recently read three cozies in the same series in a row and was reminded of why I don't do that often. As much as I enjoyed the cozies, there were certain aspects of the writing that I found repetitive after awhile. <br /><br />I hope you have a great week, Kay.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-69885888560074210462019-10-20T17:07:23.525-05:002019-10-20T17:07:23.525-05:00We're still in the early stages of deciding, L...We're still in the early stages of deciding, Les. It will be a few years, but we think it will be good to plan. Our area is just exploding with growth, with many more developments planned and more people moving here daily. Literally. Quite frankly, the infrastructure will not be able to keep up with the growth. The traffic already horrendous. It's not the old Austin that I grew up in for sure. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-40573785744232395442019-10-20T14:08:30.508-05:002019-10-20T14:08:30.508-05:00Brrr! I remember those big drops in temps when we ...Brrr! I remember those big drops in temps when we lived in Nebraska. It could be 80 or 90 and drop down to freezing within 12 hours. Too abrupt for me!<br /><br />I'm really anxious to find out where you wind up in retirement! The Hill Country is so beautiful and with our friends in New Braunfels, I know we'd make it out to you for a visit there. :)<br /><br />My reading is usually much slower when we travel (I've only read one book this month) and I tend to read a lot of mysteries for a few months each year, but try to mix it up with contemporary fiction, as well. November is devoted to nonfiction and I'm anxious to pick out those books once we get back home. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-49215353452114200802019-10-19T20:04:19.101-05:002019-10-19T20:04:19.101-05:00I've enjoyed Fredericksburg a lot. For severa...I've enjoyed Fredericksburg a lot. For several years, when my husband played in the golf tournament he attended last weekend, we'd stay in Fredericksburg (about 15-20 miles away) and I'd shop and visit the bookstore and the library and museums while he golfed. Now I'm doing the same with Kerrville.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-46461882014358171232019-10-19T15:59:51.257-05:002019-10-19T15:59:51.257-05:00I had never heard of the Chalk Festival! How fun. ...I had never heard of the Chalk Festival! How fun. Can you believe I still haven't made it to Kerrville. One of these days I need to go check it out. What's one of your favorite Tx towns? I would say Wimberley is high up there for me. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28990175255921926902019-10-19T06:02:11.313-05:002019-10-19T06:02:11.313-05:00Early next week on the chalk festival pictures. Y...Early next week on the chalk festival pictures. Yes, Deb, I think you read a wide range of books.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-67732859414288235072019-10-19T06:01:38.492-05:002019-10-19T06:01:38.492-05:00Catherine, I think you have a great mix of books i...Catherine, I think you have a great mix of books in your reach to try. Libraries are like that, right?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-18806074764515718432019-10-18T14:56:00.453-05:002019-10-18T14:56:00.453-05:00I definitely like to shake up my reading now and t...I definitely like to shake up my reading now and then. I get tired of a genre when I read too much of one type of book. <br /><br />I can’t wait to see what the Kerrville Chalk Festival is all about. Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75154601165506232792019-10-18T13:28:31.804-05:002019-10-18T13:28:31.804-05:00Hi Kay! I don't think my reading habits are p...Hi Kay! I don't think my reading habits are particularly seasonal. Like you, I have several genres that I read quite a bit (thrillers and mysteries mainly). When I've had my fill of those, I mix it up with historical fiction, cozies, contemporary fiction, and the books getting the most buzz.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-79957242821289038232019-10-18T06:10:45.613-05:002019-10-18T06:10:45.613-05:00That festival was unique to me at least. I was ve...That festival was unique to me at least. I was very impressed with what those artists could do on a sidewalk.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-4798255446200765132019-10-17T18:24:31.247-05:002019-10-17T18:24:31.247-05:00I tend to be a seasonal reader when it comes to fa...I tend to be a seasonal reader when it comes to fall/winter and summer at least. I like psych thrillers and mysteries in fall and winter (with a few holiday books to lighten it up) and beach/lighter reads in summer along with some NF.<br /><br />The Chalk Festival sounds like a unique experience.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77529582813905699102019-10-16T13:03:13.835-05:002019-10-16T13:03:13.835-05:00I always admire how much non-fiction you read, JoA...I always admire how much non-fiction you read, JoAnn, and I also have completely copied your 'read/listen' mode. Often I go through several books in that way. Yes, those chalk drawings were quite colorful. I'll try to get my post up by the weekend.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83484575301452287432019-10-16T13:02:00.184-05:002019-10-16T13:02:00.184-05:00I think you do read broadly Angela, but I understa...I think you do read broadly Angela, but I understand what you mean about too much of certain type of book (like your YA fantasy). And, yes, that chalk event was really interesting. I'll try to get my post about it up by the end of the week.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87448453865276121022019-10-16T13:00:52.421-05:002019-10-16T13:00:52.421-05:00I think I've just gotten a bit 'stuck'...I think I've just gotten a bit 'stuck' in the 'new book' section and as we know, themes will take over at times. I'm enjoying thinking about and actually reading some other types of books. Think I'll continue that for a while.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-13011740441459354962019-10-16T12:59:48.832-05:002019-10-16T12:59:48.832-05:00I want to read State of Wonder - heard some things...I want to read State of Wonder - heard some things about it recently. I'll watch for your thoughts. And, yes, you do a good job of reading a wide variety of books, Cath. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-1757671215856773492019-10-16T12:58:40.844-05:002019-10-16T12:58:40.844-05:00Tracy, I thought of you when I was thinking about ...Tracy, I thought of you when I was thinking about older books, mysteries especially. You do such a good job of keeping those older books 'alive' in our blogging world. I had noticed that you'd been reading a few newer titles.<br /><br />I'm also intrigued by the chalk painting event that you mentioned. I was fascinated by what those artists could do with chalk on a sidewalk. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-6892089067572816972019-10-16T12:57:06.429-05:002019-10-16T12:57:06.429-05:00Glad to know that I'm not the only one with se...Glad to know that I'm not the only one with seasons of reading. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75943032873809569582019-10-16T12:56:43.561-05:002019-10-16T12:56:43.561-05:00I think you'd like Kerrville, Gayle. And glad...I think you'd like Kerrville, Gayle. And glad you're back to your mystery favorites.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-2807317391254466022019-10-16T12:56:12.566-05:002019-10-16T12:56:12.566-05:00It does feel really cold, doesn't it? Yes, 30...It does feel really cold, doesn't it? Yes, 30, 40, 50 degrees - brrr!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-18502477387480049632019-10-16T08:09:48.891-05:002019-10-16T08:09:48.891-05:00A chalk festival sounds wonderful... my brain prac...A chalk festival sounds wonderful... my brain practically explodes with thoughts of how colorful and beautiful it must be! My reading does tend to go in streaks, but not necessarily related to the season. I mostly read lighter fiction and thrillers for the past few months, but am ready to get back to more nonfiction and literary fiction now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83199307614580740572019-10-15T19:24:03.457-05:002019-10-15T19:24:03.457-05:00The chalk festival sounds so cool, I can't wai...The chalk festival sounds so cool, I can't wait to see pictures!<br /><br />I think my reading goes through phases - I was reading a lot of YA for awhile, mostly fantasy, and I just got burned out on it. All the stories were feeling indistinguishable. It's good to mix it up once in awhile, although I do think I read pretty broadly.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-14109744218802167392019-10-15T18:34:21.564-05:002019-10-15T18:34:21.564-05:00My choices can skip around, but I do tend to be dr...My choices can skip around, but I do tend to be drawn to mysteries. As you mention, however, some plots and characters are beginning to seem repeated over and over. Like the book covers that attracted attention until every book cover was simply a slightly different version of another. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-9617426256639651072019-10-15T17:16:27.566-05:002019-10-15T17:16:27.566-05:00Wow, a 50 degree drop in temp. is *huge*. No wonde...Wow, a 50 degree drop in temp. is *huge*. No wonder your husband's fingers were frozen.<br /><br />I've yet to work out how to change my blogging habits but know it will involve doing less challenges next year, resulting in less book reviews and probably more in the way of general book 'chats'. It's a WIP! <br /><br />Yes, I sometimes have to give all the murder and mayhem a rest and read something else. I tend to have a non-fiction going alongside a fiction anyway but sometimes the non-fiction is all I read. And I'm not reading any crime at the moment, my current fiction book is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, recommended by Sam at Book Chase. It very much indulges my armchair travelling addiction by being set in Brazil. Plus, in the autumn I tend to get into a weird fiction mood and that can last until Christmas. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28060442844575658432019-10-15T14:38:38.831-05:002019-10-15T14:38:38.831-05:00Kerrville sounds like a nice place. We go to a cha...Kerrville sounds like a nice place. We go to a chalk painting event (called I Madonnari) on Memorial Day weekend every year here, it is one of our "never miss" events. Beautiful art and we we get to see the artists and the progress of their drawings.<br /><br />The only thing I have noticed about my reading is that I am enjoying more variety in types of fiction, and reading more newer novels. But so far no seasonal changes. Sometimes I like to fit in Christmas related books near to December, but I am less willing to read by schedule lately. Maybe things will be different when I retire.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.com