Vivjen, it doesn't sound to me as if you read rubbish at all; just a lot of different things, which is good.April, it does sound as if you need some lighter reads.You must try and read McCarthy's Bar by Pete McCarthy. He goes on a road trip to Ireland [it's a very humerous travel book.]I told a friend a few years ago about this book, she got it and took it on holiday. She was laughing so much, a fellow hotel guest asked why, and my friend lent her the book, and soon she was laughing too.It helps if you know Irish people, but even if you don't you will really enjoy the gentle humour [and the laugh out loud moments too.]
I really do need something light to read, I didn't purposely end up on this bleak genre it really happened haphazardly, I was going down the line picking throw the books randomly and trying to beat the clock. Many times I'm trying to gather as many titles as I can before I have to run back at to make the next bus, also I tire rather quickly so going all the jackets is a bit wearing so, I sometimes give up rather quickly and do a mad grab and dash if I'm not finding anything that makes me smile. I do pre-order books and sometimes they come in time for me to pick up on some visits, but if not, then I do what I just previously wrote. I just received a notice that four of five books I placed on hold are ready for pickup. YAY! I would be lying if I say they are all happy go lucky reading. :crying: but I will be picking up some light fare to go along with the other titles I will be collecting on my next visit. I know my local library has the title Vivjen mentioned both in print form and on cd and I will look for the Pete McCarthy. I'm very used to the writings of Irish authors, one of my favorites happens to be so I always felt a connection for some very strange reason I can't explain, maybe because many a movie I watched as a kid featured many a themed based in lives of people that may have been Irish people. I haven't any idea. Wasn't, Oliver, Irish and or Our Gang, all A lost of the I don't know But I do enjoy writings of any people from all cultures as long as it moves, enlightens or at the very least entertains me in some way and is well crafted.
Anyway, I'll look into the author, I wouldn't be surprised if I've already read something written by him. I do know I the book, Circle of Friends, by the author VivJ mentioned wasn't a laugh a minute book, it was a little heart breaking in fact, but, the other book does seem to offer a lighter side to life, I wonder if that's why I didn't continue with reading more of her books. Hmmm. I sometimes am my own worse enemy, ha, ha, ha. Just usually if I like a book I will read another of the writer's books. My memory is starting to reconnect on another of Binchy's books, but we'll see.
I do enjoy books that have me laughing out loud, I just haven't come across any of late, but, I will keep my eyes open. I just know, I don't need to get on a long tangent into these very sad macabre stories for weeks on end.
I thank you and Vivjen for your suggestions, ignore my babbling.
