8/22 Does it remind you of summer or fall?

[Theresa]

We're kind of on the cusp of seasons right now. Does the book you are reading remind you more of summer or fall? Or does it have any seasonal affiliation at all?

[Gretchen]

Lot's Return to Sodom has a definite summer feel. Takes place during the Sturgis bike ralley in SD. Always held in August.

[Mary]

The book I just finished, LEARNING TO SWIM, sounds a lot like a summertime activity, but it really has no seasonal affiliation. I'm planning to start MAINE next, though, and it definitely smacks of summer!

[Melki]

My current book The Poisonwood Bible is set in Africa, so I'd say it's a "summer" read.

[Theresa]

Melki wrote: "My current book The Poisonwood Bible is set in Africa, so I'd say it's a "summer" read."

This is one of my favorite books--I've read it a few times.

[Libby]

I just finished Red Knife by William Kent Kreuger, and it is supposed to take place in the spring, but for some reason it gave me more of a fall feeling. It was a fun read. Has anyone else read other books in his Cork O'connor series?

[Caroline]

What an interesting question! I just started The Magician King and am only on page 18, but so far it has a summer feel. The opening scene has the magicians in the woods, and I am going by the way the woods are described. I will have to post again, though, as I read more, if I feel the "season-feel" changes.

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

I am reading The Blood King by Gail Z. Martin it seems to have a winter theme but as today has been cold here in Dorset and a bit wet it feels like winter!

Off on a night shift tonight so hoping to finish this book!

[Mary]

What kind of work do you do on a night shift, Lynne?

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

Mary wrote: "What kind of work do you do on a night shift, Lynne?"

I am a Marie Curie nurse working with end of life patients. I didn't get any reading done last night though, had a busy night for a change!

[Mary]

That must be an emotionally difficult profession for you, Lynne, but also very rewarding in knowing how much you help people -- those who are dying and also the people who love them. Not a lot of people can handle that type of intense job, and I REALLY admire you for your kindness and dedication.

[Caroline]

Mary wrote: "That must be an emotionally difficult profession for you, Lynne, but also very rewarding in knowing how much you help people -- those who are dying and also the people who love them. Not a lot of ..."

I echo these sentiments! Thank you for what you do, Lynne.

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

@ Mary and Caroline - Thank you! I do love my job and get great satisfaction from it. By the end stage you are really supporting and looking after loved ones more than the patient really. Working again tonight and tomorrow and god willing, Sunday night with the same family so that is nice all round - a bit of continuety for them.

[Carol]

Thank you for all you do. I am so appreciative of nurses in all capacities.

[Mary]

I feel the same way, Carol -- nurses and teachers!

[Andrea]

Libby wrote: "I just finished Red Knife by William Kent Kreuger, and it is supposed to take place in the spring, but for some reason it gave me more of a fall feeling. It was a fun read. Has anyone else read o..."

I really enjoy those books - set on or around the reservations. I like his writing style and there is always a good story.

[Libby]

Andrea wrote: "Libby wrote: "I just finished Red Knife by William Kent Kreuger, and it is supposed to take place in the spring, but for some reason it gave me more of a fall feeling. It was a fun read. Has anyo..."

I'm glad to hear that Andrea, I just requested the first in the series, Iron Lake, from the library.