What reading material is currently on your
nightstand?
By way of
full disclosure, I have no books on my nightstand. I never do, because I never
read in my bed or bedroom. I know that’s where a lot of reading happens, but
not for me. Why? By the time I hit the sack around 1am or 2am after my
night-shift writing time, my husband and dogs are fast asleep, so no reading
for me.
Also, since I
had a new book published this week, and I’m at the stressful
final-polishing-before-it-goes-to-my-agent stage of a manuscript, I haven’t the
mental capacity to read a book by another author at this point . . . I think my
head would explode! But on Friday I’ll email the manuscript, and I’ll be flying
to Vegas (it’s Superbowl weekend and Vegas is my preferred place to watch the
last game of the season before I sink into withdrawal from general NFL-ness) so
I’m looking forward to reading one of two Christmas gifts. Each Christmas my
husband and I buy each other a book – we don’t plan it that way, but we always do.
As you can see, I have a choice: Tom Jones’s autobiography “Over the Top and
Back” (yes, I’ve already looked at all the photos, and they have whetted my
appetite); Stephen King’s “Joyland” (yes, I feel bad that I haven’t read it
yet!). Tough choice!
Both books
will make the trip, both will return home with us. Maybe largely unread – it all
depends how Vegas-y our weekend becomes. The good thing is I know I’ll get to
read them both, soon – and I still have the chance to decide which to read
first.WOOT!
Congratulations on your new book, Cathy! And have fun with Tom Jones.
ReplyDeleteWhat's new, Pussycat?
Whoa, whoa
What's new, Pussycat?
Whoa, whoa...
Sorry, couldn’t resist. :)
Super congrats on your new book, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul and Robin for your best wishes for the new book...nervous! And I'm delighted I;ve created an earworm for you for the day Paul :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed JOYLAND. Have fun in Vegas!
ReplyDeleteYou don't read in bed? I can't . . . Sometimes I resent getting up because reading in bed is the best thing in life. Mind you, my bedmates (simmer down: one's a cat) are both very sound sleepers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alan - I'm looking forward to it. I gather there are some issues about CBS being available in the area, but am hoping the party we're attending at a casino will have their feed of the game all sorted!
ReplyDeleteHey Catriona - don't get me wrong, I think reading in bed is one of the most perfect states of being - a book in hand, PLUS to be all warm and snuggly and comfy and to have cool corners in which to wriggle one's toes. BUT at night it's impossible, due to Husband needing to sleep (!!) and in the morning, not only am I needing to be up and at 'em, but the dogs have their routine too. Hmm. The trade-off is worth it, though: my life with dogs is just about perfect, so I'll give up the reading in bed. Happily. Woofs and licks.
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