Once again, I am reading a book I hate to put down: The River, by Peter Heller. When I started reading it, I learned it was about two college guys who shared their love for the great outdoors, going on a canoe trip in northern Canada. I'm not even halfway through it, but already they are facing fire, white water, and violence.
I love the plot, although there is a lot of talk about canoes that I read, but really don't understand; I'm not going to be going canoeing any time soon, and it would take a whole other book to understand everything about canoes! I've read many paragraphs like the one below, because I don't want to miss anything that might be associated with the main plot:
"Jack set a hard pace and they paddled in perfect sync. On the lakes above they'd had all the time in the world and so had paddled expedition-style, with the sternman finishing his stroke with a slight twist of the shaft and the paddle's power face arcing outward, the J-stroke. It kept the canoe straight. It was invented long ago because physics dictated that a stroke in the stern had much more steering power than a stroke in the bow..."
You get the picture. But I am loving the book.
Anyway. That's what I'm doing, and I have several books on hold again, so there's no fear of not having a book to read.
I actually came here to tell my readers that since I don't have a lot to say lately, my daughter agreed to send me a story she told us last weekend so I can share it with you on my blog. She works, so it may be a day or three before it comes.
Lovely, lovely weather outside (although it's still dry).
Peace.
I have been reading abundantly the last 10 days or so. It hurts to hold a book in my hands anymore, so Kindle and are currently the best of friends. I don’t turn the noise machine (tv) on until I’m almost ready to sleep. Darn tinnitus is so loud. Bless you and yours, Penny
ReplyDeleteI don't have much to say either lately. A bit too much drama in my life at times and it's hard and painful to put into words.
ReplyDeleteI've been there at times myself
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