books

**critters** · 05-10-2008, 12:03 PM

OH, I forgot to mention I'm also hooked on Miriam Grace Monfredo's Glynis Tryon mysteries. I'm NOT usually a fan of historical fiction, but she makes a serious effort to be as real as possible in her stuff. In the back of each book she does an encyclopedia-type listing of the real info in compare/contrast to her book. I found her in one minor mistake in her second book, only because I live where the action was taking place.

**jazzcat** · 05-10-2008, 12:30 PM

I just started Michael Crichton's Prey but I'm having a hard time getting into it. I usually love his stuff but I'm sure it's just me.

I used to read all the time because my mom got me into it and she'd give me her latest books but since she died 4 years ago I haven't been able to read.

I think I've finished 1 or 2 books at best. I don't really understand why - some kind of mental block I guess.

I have dozens of paperbacks waiting on me but I just can't seem to read.

**Grace** · 05-10-2008, 01:17 PM

And speaking of books, I just received an email from Barnes & Noble. My son has given me an online gift certificate for Mother's Day.

He sure knows how to make me smile!!

**Medusa** · 05-10-2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Grace

And speaking of books, I just received an email from Barnes & Noble. My son has given me an online gift certificate for Mother's Day.

He sure knows how to make me smile!!

What a great gift! And a thoughtful son, too. Happy MD.