Spring Reading: Mysteries, Happiness, and Poetry

Categories: Mystery & Suspense , Digital Audiobooks , Fiction

I realized that the nice weather brings out the Reading Bug in me. Sunny back porch days, rainy gloomy afternoons, or breezy evenings, I love to read and relax when Spring comes around. Here is what I've enjoyed so far this Spring:

Patricia Cornwell has written my favorite book of hers so far. Scarpetta (2009), all 512 pages of it, tells a braided up story of high technology and low-down betrayal. Available in large print and audio book as well.

Alexander McCall Smith has come through again (thank goodness!) with Tea Time for the Traditionally Built (2009), the latest installment in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. It's also available as an audio book (I highly recommend!) and a large print edition.

Tales from Outer Suburbia (2008) by Shaun Tan is a creative, fascinating novella by the author who gave us the outstanding The Arrival (2007).

Joyce Sidman's lovely children's poetry book, Red Sings from the Treetops (2009), is a beautiful tribute to the seasons. It's the perfect dessert to this feast of reading!