Full Disclosure: Unsolved Mysteries and Relationships

So...this is what I'm reading this week.  Obviously not one of my son's books.  It's actually as close as I get to reading what could be termed a "love story".  True, two individuals in the story fall in love by the end of the book but there is suspense and mystery and crimes to be solved by smart, detail-oriented individuals.

Over the years, I've learned something about myself - which is always good.  One of the factors that draws me to a book is NOT the damsel in distress who is saved by a knight in shining armor. Life is not a fairy tale and I don't like the disillusionment of those story lines. This is a change because Cinderella was my favorite childhood story.  So what happened?

I guess life happened.  I grew up.  I experienced the good, bad and ugly and through it have seen that great things can happen in the midst of circumstances that we wouldn't choose.  This is what Dee Henderson delivers - and her female characters are strong.  Actually both the men and women in her stories (at least the ones I've read) are strong in character and purpose.  The fact that they find the one that makes them smile a bit broader is simply a bonus.

The other reason why I've enjoyed her books is I end up reflecting on the love of my life and how we met - our friendship that developed over time before we ever began to date.  He is truly my best friend and my life is more enriched with him in it!  I'm so thankful for the almost 19 years we've been wed and look forward to many more!

So...this is my "fun" reading this week.  I've just begun chapter four and am enjoying the character development of Ann and Paul but more than that, my brain is trying to figure out the two cases that the FBI and local homicide detectives are working to solve.  

The Tide of Unmaking

The Tide of Unmaking

This is what I read this week.  Jeter read it last week.  Daily we've been discussing the plot and our thoughts about it all.  We've been waiting for about a year for this to be published and complete the trilogy.

Wayne Thomas Batson has become one of our favorite authors and this series is definitely one that has been part of many conversations.  Jeter wants them to make this into a movie trilogy.  That would be incredible...

My intention is not to start reviewing books but the reality is that we read - a lot.  Much of my current reading deals with books that the boys are reading.  It is great fun to discuss and ask questions that catalyze critical thinking.  Regardless of the genre, one of my favorite aspects of our discussions are identifying the various themes / ideas that are woven throughout the plot(s) and how that can apply to our lives.

Interested in a series that has a fantasy, science fiction feel with a true battle between good and evil where choices could mean the end of it all?  Then check out this series - only I would suggest that you start with book one - The Curse of the Spider King.