Saturday, August 1, 2026

Randomness...

 I can't believe it's already August. In just a few weeks I'll be back at work...and while I like my co-workers and all the kids in my many reading groups, I've really been enjoying my summer break. And I'm sad to see it coming to an end. 

July was full of fun family events and local excursions...as well as lots of days hunkering down inside where it was nice and cool. Or cooler anyway. 100+ days are not my favorite thing. And this July felt especially hot. 

I did a lot of reading though, and I have a new favorite series: Tim Sullivan's DS George Cross mysteries. I read the first two books in June and July and can't wait to check out the rest. George is on the autism spectrum and great at solving puzzles and focusing on all the small but important details of a crime, but he's not good at social interactions and has to be nudged by his longsuffering partner to remember the niceties. Even when he tries, he still comes across as abrupt, condescending and rude. But I like him. I've got the third book in this fun series sitting in my library bag by my bed, which I'm excited to start reading.




Happy Reading!

17 comments:

  1. Sounds like an interesting series. I'll look out for it. Thanks! It has been *quite* the summer hasn't it!

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    1. They're really good mysteries. And this summer has been one of a kind.

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  2. Che bella questa serie di libri, sembra molto interessante.
    Anche qui il caldo è estenuante e io sono un' amante dell' estate
    Però quest' anno devo dire che è decisamente insopportabile.

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  3. Sorry your summer break is coming to an end, time flies when you're enjoying yourself, sadly. I don't think I know that new series you're reading, will look it up. Not that I need yet another series. LOL!

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    1. Once you start this series, you'll want to read the rest. Consider yourself warned. ;D

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  4. It has been extra hot this summer, seems like everyone feels that way. Enjoy your last few weeks of freedom😁

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    1. Thanks! :D We have another week of 100+ temps coming our way here in Utah. I'm not looking forward to it.

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  5. Glad you like this series and available on libby so borrowed my copy of The Dentist

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    1. Enjoy! I think George is a great character, and I'm really liking these books.

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  6. The summer is flying right by and the weather has been wild this year. It sounds like a good series, I hope you continue to enjoy it!

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    1. I hate when that happens. Technology can be so frustrating sometimes.

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  8. I can't believe it's August already! I don't want summer to end so soon! This series looks good -- I'll look for it at the library!

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    1. I'm not ready for summer to end either! I'd like another 6 weeks of it at least. ;D

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  9. I have the George Cross series on my "want to read" list and am looking forward to getting to it later this year.

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    1. I think you'll really like these books. :D

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