“Those who know how close the connection is between the state of mind of a man – his courage and hope, or lack of them – and the state of immunity of his body will understand that the sudden loss of hope and courage can have a deadly effect.”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
A surprisingly good read
Copy Kat by Karen Kijewski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s rare that a book (and number four in a series!) kept me turning the pages, with actual excitement at the solution. The plot kept me intrigued and it made sense at the end. Not a simple path to the conclusion. I also enjoyed the author’s insertion of humor in what could have been a very dark book. An enjoyable read!
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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
On My Bookshelf – November 23, 2020
It’s always a good week when there are lots of books to read and to enjoy! You might notice a trend. Fair warning, I like mysteries. I actually LOVE a good mystery. So I read a lot of them. But there’s at least one non-fiction book in the midst of these mysteries. One must keep sharp, after all…
Here’s what’s on the “To Read” shelf this week:
Murder’s No Votive Confidence
by Christin Brecher
I haven’t read this author before, but I like the cozy mysteries that teach, and I’ve always been interested in candlemaking.
No Graves As Yet
by Anne Perry
Book 1 in a WWI mystery series featuring a Chaplain as a main character.
I’ve enjoyed other Anne Perry series, so I’m hopeful this one is a good one.
Man’s Search for Meaning
by Viktor Frankl
This is the only non-fiction book I’m reading this week. It’s considered a classic in psychology and the art of spiritual survival. I’m surprised I haven’t read it yet. Here goes.
I’m also reading a few other books that are “too old” for Kindle, so I am going to post a couple of links here in case you are curious. These are also mysteries.
DEATHTRAP
by Ira Levin
Deathtrap is a play that was referenced in Eight Perfect Murders. I had to get a copy after my interest was piqued!
Copy Kat
by Karen Kijewski
Copy Kat is #4 in a enjoyable older mystery series, with the main character a female private eye from Sacramento, California. I picked the series up as it was set in my hometown and I was curious. If you like Kinsey Malone in Sue Grafton‘s books, you ought to enjoy this series as well.
Well, that’s my ambitious reading list for the week!
I’ll let you know what I thought of these books as I get through them. In the meantime, if you have a recommendation, or if you try any of these, do let me know what you think. I’m always on the lookout for a good read.
Oh, and I’m on Goodreads too.
#KeeponReading
Book Review – Eight Perfect Murders
I particularly liked the crisp writing in this book. The main character is deftly done, giving us bits and pieces of a compelling story as we move through the novel.
I noted earlier that I would love it if the library or the local mystery bookstore had all the books Peter Swanson references in the novel. Sadly, most of the older mysteries are not available in book format. Perhaps this story will revive interest in those books!
Gratitude 2020 – Day 7
Today I am particularly grateful for hot coffee, a day off from work, and some interesting new things to read.
I recently got a copy of Dr. Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning. Looking forward to reading it as it seems on point for the times, in some respects.
Another thing I’m doing today is listening in to Dean Erwin Chemerinsky as he presents a Supreme Court Review on line. Waiting for the web presentation to begin.
I hope you have something to look forward to on this day. Whether it be as simple as a cup of hot coffee or tea, or as complex a discussion of the lates Supreme Court rulings.
Be well, dear reader, be well.
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