Rainy Reading Day

Photo courtesy of Sibuki, available on Deviant Art

Yesterday was perfect.  I unexpectedly got the day off (yay for extended weekends) and I was able to relax.  I decided to celebrate my good fortune with a trip to Borders (which is having a going out of business sale *sad face*).  I found an awesome planner for a great price and I bought Kiersten White's newest book, Supernaturally, which I'm sure is going to be AWESOME.  As I was leaving the clouds let loose and a torrential rain began to batter the sun baked parking lot.  I went back in the bookstore and purchased a really awesome umbrella (Yes, it's really awesome and yes I am actually excited about an umbrella purchase). 

I had to drive about 15 miles under the speed limit all the way home because of the rain.  Normally, I would find this irritating to the extreme.  But yesterday I was grateful for the rain and I simply enjoyed my slow drive home.  I did not enjoy my soaked, slippery flip flops, but other than that I was at peace.

My husband had already left for work by the time I got home.  I turned on my laptop and clicked on Spotify  so I could listen to my music library.  Yesterday I rocked out to Adele, Ingrid Michaelson, and Feist.  I opened the blinds so I could see and hear the pittery-pattery rainfall.  Then I changed into some cozy yoga pants, a huge sweatshirt, and some fuzzy socks.  I made myself a glass of hot tea and curled up on the couch with a good book.  Does it get any better than that?  I think not.

Day 5: A Book That Makes You Happy

I'm taking part of the 30 Day Book Challenge.  Click the link to do it too (and add your blog to my meme)!  

The first book that came to mind when I saw today's challenge was to name a book that makes you happy is not, perhaps, a book you would expect.  It's a nonfiction work.

Historic Preservation of a Living City by Robert R. Weyeneth is one of my favorite books.  Charleston, SC is one of my favorite places in the whole world.  I am at peace there.  If I could find a good job in Charleston, I'd move there tomorrow.  It is a beautiful city.  Historic preservation efforts, which I myself partake in on a rather frequent basis, give me a feeling of satisfaction.  I love this book and it always makes me happy.

Reader Wednesday: 3 Great Books To Check Out (at your library)

Apology:  This entry is a total cop out.  I have the flu and don't feel up to much.  As a result I'm going to give you three book recommendations (1 picture book, 1 YA, 1 adult). These books should be available at your local library, and if they aren't then all three can surely be found at your local bookseller!

Picture Book:

Scaredy cat is back, and he's on a mission!  He wants to scare someone, anyone, but he has a problem...he keeps scaring himself!

Young Adult:

Evie is  no normal teenager.  She has no family and works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency (where she also lives).  Her best friend lives in a tricked out aquariam and she thinks she might be in love with a boy who isn't a boy at all--in fact, he's not even human.  Oh yeah--and she can see through glamours to the monsters underneath! 

Adult:

The Sparrow women are different.  Each are born in the fickle month of March, each spend time in Cake House, and each receives a strange "gift" upon her thirteenth birthday.  Stella's grandmother can literally smell a lie, her mother can dream other people's dreams, and Stella is about to turn thirteen...