A dock, a book, a drink and a view. Perfection
I don't really read to be challenged on my perceptions of the world or to get a commentary on society or political structures. Realistically, I either want to be entertained well or I want to learn something. So the books I read are more genre specific and fun with an occassional literary fiction selection.
The Bittersweet
I'm sure you have been there; you discover an author that you didn't even know existed. You read one of their books, and now you have found a connection, a new love and something unknown becomes something to look forward to it.
If you are lucky, they have a bunch of books for you to read - maybe even a series with the same characters.
But then the thinkable, but always in denial, happens. You are suddenly on the last book, chapters away from now having anything more from this author to read! I even start to get a little sad knowing the end is in sight.
I have found a new author that I adore. Kevin Hearne. He even writes about the area I grew up in (Tempe, but for me it was the close by Goodyear, AZ). His books are hysterical, have tons of action, some interesting relationships, lots of strategy and some good advice - with fairies, gods/goddesses, coyote, myths, Celtic and druid traditions, and a reverence for the earth.
