Do you remember the library programs where you earned points
for every book read?  Of course, there’s
always that kid who read the easy books, just to get the points. But for me, it
was a matter of pride to expand my reading level, especially in the summer. All
I wanted was a good story. And one that would keep me entertained so that my
books wouldn’t run out before I got a ride back to town and the library.

Yes, I was also that geek kid who read the summer readings
lists provided by the English departments in my schools. 

These days on Facebook, we can take quizzes on what books
we’ve read.  Although we don’t get points
towards prizes like mini pizzas. J

I’m doing a 50 book challenge this year on Goodreads.  So far, I’m 9 books behind schedule. But
isn’t that what summer’s for? Stealing time to sit on the deck with your feet
up and your nose in a book? My parents always said that like it was a bad
thing.

For me, I’m focusing on a few cozy’s before I return to
writing The Tourist Trap Mysteries in a few weeks. Then I’ll buzz through Robyn
Carr’s Thunder Point and Virgin River series.

What are you reading this summer?

Lynn

Side Note – If you haven’t read GUIDEBOOK TO MURDER – A
TOURIST TRAP MYSTERY, now’s a great time to pick up your digital copy.  From June 10-24^th, Kensington is
running a sale on GUIDEBOOK to get ready for the July 31st release of MISSION
TO MURDER (available for pre-order now.)

$1.99 is a great price to try out a new cozy series. 

“Murder, dirty
politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it
all! A cozy lover’s dream come true.” –Susan McBride, author of The Debutante
Dropout Mysteries