More on books - national book festival
Banned book week is underway. The week ends on Sept. 30 with the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. I've attended twice and its a blast for book geeks. This year I particularly look forward to hearing from Bob Woodward and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
I love to read. Horror and spooky mystery novels are my favorites and my choice for relaxing, travel, etc. I also enjoy non-fiction focusing on our early American history.
Taking months to read a historical book is the norm; I leave the text on my coffee table and read a chapter now and then. Walter Isaacson is currently there with a book on Benjamin Franklin.
I hate to read fiction when I can't finish it quickly. It's like watching a movie in extended chunks of time - ugh. When I'm especially busy (aka the average work week) I mostly read a variety of magazines. Regulars include EW, People, Rolling Stone and Down East.