Checked Out: Week 13

They key to a successful week is getting to spend time with the family, outlining and planning the next portion of my next novel, eating some good food, and, of course, having some good reading material. All of that criteria was met and exceeded this week. Not only did I have great reading material, but … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 13

Checked Out: Week 12

This is definitely a transition week when it comes to my reading material. I was given several suggestions from friends, from acquaintances, from visitors to my blog, and from my wife. It’s always fun to head to the library with ideas in mind, then to find the books actually on the shelves ready for me … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 12

Checked Out: Week 10

This week my wife brought me home an amazing book that jumped directly into my “currently reading” list. It’s U2 By U2, and it was written by Neil McCormick, in interviews with the band itself. In fact, the most amazing thing about the book (and I’ve read tons of books about the band, its roots, … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 10

Checked Out: Week 9

I actually haven’t read that much this week, which is a deviation from the normal, but I have been writing quite a bit instead. Don’t worry. I’m getting back to reading over the weekend. I have some good stuff I want to get through. On that note, I’ve been re-reading a few things lately, like … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 9

Checked Out: Week 8

Another frantic week of reading this week, courtesy of John Grisham and his emotionally charged Sycamore Row. I have to admit I had forgotten the very premise of its precursor, A Time to Kill, but it all came back in a hurry once I got going. The characters, the setting, and the interactions between characters … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 8