What are your favorite summer time activities?  Reading is one I hope?  Going to the lake?  Picnics?  Movies?  When I was a kid I loved summers. I slept in late, read books, went to the swimming pool and played Batmitton with my friends.  As an adult sleeping late was no longer an option and I’m more of a snow bunny than a bathing suit model, but books have always been there and always will be.  I love to read.

When I’m working the day job I do my reading and writing during the evenings and weekends.  Except for Tuesday, when I like to watch NCIS.  There is usually a book by my bed so I can read a little and turn off the day.  That same book will migrate to the table for lunch and dinner.  It takes me about a week to read a book, unless it’s a tome, in which case it might be 2 weeks.

May I recommend some fun reads for summer:  Anything by Dorothea Benton Frank, Janet Evanovich, Nancy Pickard or Jennifer Crusie.  If you’re interested in mysteries: Alafair Burke, Jan Burke, Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky work well.  For a good western you can’t beat Louis L’Amour.  Historicals: Sandra Dallas is good.  And don’t forget B.D. Tharp and Feisty Family Values – PLEASE!  Ask your local bookstore clerk what they recommend, because there are way too many fabulous authors out there for me to remember and name.  Happy summer!