I'm reading...
I finished my last book while we were travelling and so then I had the luxury of deciding what I wanted to read and wasn't constricted by hat I needed to read but rather I had the freedom to choose what to read. My only restriction was that it needed to be a book that was already downloaded as our internet access was a bit limited.
So what did I choose? I chose to start reading The Life She Deserves by Maggie Christensen, the first book in the Granite Springs series. The reason I chose this book was because I have heard that the books are good, and I liked the idea of reading a rural romance which features older characters. As someone who met their spouse in my mid forties, I love the idea of reading about more mature characters. So far, the main characters adult kids are annoying me but we will see how it goes as I read more. Given that the seventh book in the series is just about to come out, I have plenty of reading in front of me.
I'm watching....
Because we were away last week, we didn't watch too much, other than quiz shows. We watched plenty of those!
Life
Our road trip was full of ups and downs! We ended up driving the Great Alpine Road and spent a couple of days at Falls Creek and then another couple of days at Mount Hotham. In winter both of these are snow covered playgrounds for skiers and boarders. In summer, the trails are ideal for mountain biking and walking. While we didnt do any biking, we did walk a bit. It has confirmed how unfit we are, so that's something that we should probably do something about.
After hitting the heights in the mountains, we then ended up in Lakes Entrance which is a beautiful place.
From mountains as far as the eye can see to water as far as the eye can see!
As a woman with grown kids I appreciate a novel, even a romance novel, about someone like me. Somehow though I always feel younger than those older heroines, even if we are the same age.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying reading the stories about an older couple for sure RAnn. They are still a good 10 years older than me in this series.
DeleteLovely scenery! I would so like to go on a road trip just to see something other than the walls of my house. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice to get out and about Kathy!
DeleteIt looks like you had a beautiful vacation! Lovely photos, Marg.
ReplyDeleteIt was fantastic Les!
DeleteThat looks like a great trip, hope still going well. Hope the book deals with those annoying adult children! It has a good premise.
ReplyDeleteI am on the second book in the series now Kathryn!
DeleteI appreciate older protagonists in romances more these days too. It seems all too rare. I will have to give The Life She Deserves a try. Such beautiful photos, Marg! I know my family would benefit from more walks. Too long indoors during this pandemic. I hope all is well and you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOur plans to walk every second day have not quite come to fruition yet unfortunately!
DeleteOh, I want to go on a road trip right about now! My family loves to road trip, although that has been put on hold during the quarantine. Sigh!
ReplyDeleteI am just about ready to do another road trip after this week at work Melinda!
DeleteSounds like a great trip. Beautiful pictures. The Life She Deserves looks like a good book. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteNot a bad plan B trip Yvonne!
DeleteThanks for sharing your photos. Sounds like a lovely trip.
ReplyDeleteI am also out of shape right now. Really need to put together a plan.
The Life She Deserves sounds wonderful.
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
We made a plan while we were away Cheryl. We haven't exactly put the plan into motion but there's still time!
DeleteGreat photos and books. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurel-Rain!
DeleteMore and more I'm enjoying books with mature characters probably because I can relate as the years pass. I love those beautiful pics of your trip.
ReplyDeleteThere's definitely someting about being able to relate to the story Laura!
DeleteLove the pictures of the mountains. Looks like a wonderful place to be and how nice to start off the year with those views!
ReplyDeleteit was a much needed break for the beginning of the year Iliana!
DeleteSuch pretty scenery, I’m sure your appreciating the escape
ReplyDeleteWhich quiz shows do you watch? We are looking for some to watch too.