Read! Read! Read!

Hello, Monday!
   Another start to the week!  Another chance for a new start!
   I made a new start of a sorts!  I started a new book, titled The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson.  It is a winner of The Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, a National Book Award Finalist, and a #1 National Bestseller. [Copyright date is 2003]  Erik Larson is also the author of Isaac's Storm, Dead Wake, In the Garden of the Beasts, Lethal Passage, The Naked Consumer, and Thunderstruck. 
   Since I just started reading it, I'll use the back cover blurb to describe the story: "Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1983 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death.  Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction."
   I'm not really a fan of the true crime genre, but what really caught my attention was the background use of the Chicago's World Fair.  In fact, I originally thought the book was a work of fiction. Imagine my surprise to discover it was a nonfiction piece with the Dewey Decimal number of 364.15.  Stay tuned for more updates!
   Just rear that this book is being made into a movie!  Leonardo DiCaprio will be starring as the murderer in the movie. I'm not sure when it's coming out.

   I finished a rather thick book today, titled The 12 Brides of Christmas Collection.  It is a collection of  "12 heartwarming historical romances for the season of love" by 12 well-known inspirational fiction writers.  The authors use nineteenth century settings across the heartland of America, old-fashioned Christmas traditions and sweet romance to unfold the stories of love and weddings. [Paraphrased from the back cover]
   The stories were an easy read and there were only 2 that I 'jumped-ahead' on while reading. I am not familiar with the authors, but I'm sure fans of inspirational fiction will recognize the names when they seek more information about this book.  The copyright dates of the stories are 2014.

   While we're talking about books....  I'm excited!  I received my copy of the new Illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone!!!!  Yes, I know that should be "Sorcerer's Stone" but I have the British cover.
   I also got one for Marie for Christmas.  She's going to read it to Sam.  I had to order the books via Amazon because our local B&N didn't have any copies left.

I made plans to fly to GA to be with my Dad.  I leave this Saturday.  It might be several weeks before he has his heart procedure.  He sees a doctor this week and a specialist next week.  I'll be staying at Tim's house.

The weather here has been cold.. (But not like Iowa!)  At least there's no snow!  I really didn't mind the snow but I don't miss the endless days of freezing temperatures!  I've only worn my winter coat 2x!

Until another day....