book surprises me

I began reading Lessons in Chemistry yesterday and ended up reading until midnight. I don’t feel the same this morning, though, as I did last night. Yes, I like it; it moves and is fast, but it tells too much and comes across as a bit condescending. That may not be the correct word. =\ Ok, got it: patronizing.

bought it on a whim

as I had seen it so many times in my forays at the bookstore and decided, what the heck, i’ll bite. Was intrigued a week or two ago when I read a great accolade. So on my way to an appointment yesterday, I picked it up. Not your pocket-sized book — couldn’t throw it in my bag, but off it went. It may still surprise me yet again if it turns out to not be what I now expect. Will see.

am i still on the a.c. bandwagon

you wonder? Yes, although I keep forgetting to get the 2nd book — The Secret Adversary. So am I really reading Agatha Christie’s books in order? That’s the plan. But with holidays and travel, etc., getting the book slipped my mind. Actually, I saw it on a friend’s shelf last week but got wrapped up in conversation and forgot to ask if I could borrow it.

yes, i can buy it or

download it or get it from the library, but she’s also an avid Agatha Christie fan, and perhaps we can do this marathon together? Not that I need that, but it may be neat + fun, I think. Meanwhile, I just resurfaced (like that?) Come, Tell Me How You Live (for the 3rd time. Cripes!).