Small moments of pleasure in isolation

[Jool]

Got an email alert that a Kindle book by one of my favourite genealogical authors Nathan Dylan Goodwin, has been reduced to 99p. Downloaded. 

Roobarb, I read Hiding The Past by Nathan Dylan Goodwin a while ago and I really enjoyed it, it was a freebie at the time.  After seeing your post I had a look and Kindle has 2 of his books for 99p, The Asylum and The Sterling Affair, I am going to download both to help me switch off and relax.

One of my favourites is Steve Robinson, I have read all of his Jefferson Tayte books, perfect for anyone interested in genealogy and a murder mystery.  His latest book, The Penmaker's Wife, popped up on Kindle for £1 the other day so I grabbed it while it was at a good price.  I was going to download it for my holiday but it doesn't look like we will be able to go now.  Never mind, at least I have some books to read 

[Roobarb]

The Sterling Affair is his latest, I've read all his others and eagerly pounce when there's a new one at the reduced price! You don't have to read the Forensic Genealogist books in order but it's best if you can do that, saves confusion about his personal life!

Do you use Bookbub? I can recommend it, you put in the names of any authors you're interested in and they email you if there's a price drop. They also send a regular email (weekly? Not sure!) with books with price drops in the categories you have chosen. eReaderIQ is pretty good too. You don't get lots of rubbish emails from either of them.

I've read all of the Steve Robinson books too, I read The Penmaker's Wife when I'd taken out a free three month Kindle Unlimited subscription so I got it for nothing! Cancelled the subscription after that.

Happy reading! 

[Caw1]

Like you I have read all Nathan Dylan Goodwins books and Steve Robinsons. I find them both really enjoyable and pounce on them when they're published!
I met Nathan last year when I visited Family Tree Live at Ally Pally, he was such a charming man and very eager to chat to his readers.
Have you read any of Wendy Percival's Esme Quentin books also genealogy based.
I'm a sucker for most genealogy based books in the hope that one of their suggestions on research will be a eureka moment... sadly not so far but I do enjoy reading them all!
This current self isolation is a good time to catch up,on your reading without feeling guilty that you ought to be doing something else!

Caroline

[Roobarb]

How wonderful that must have been to meet the man himself!

I haven't read anything by Wendy Percival, will have a look for hers. I did download a couple of Lucinda Riley after a recommendation from a Rootschatter, I know some women like a more romanticised novel but they weren't to my taste they were a bit too sweet and girly for me.

I do read loads on a day to day basis so it's as the thread title says, a small moment of pleasure in isolation, or actually many small moments!

[ThrelfallYorky]

I'd go totally mad if I didn't spend time each day reading. I'm one of those annoying people who has a book in every room, and picks it up and carries on whenever on that room (But never have books of the same author, or even type of book, on the go at the same time, if you want to make that work!)

[Roobarb]

I read one on the Kindle app on my tablet before getting up in the morning and going to sleep at night. I also read a paperback in the bath.  People ask how I can read what is effectively two at once but I find it quite easy.

[Caw1]

Good gracious TY I'm not sure I could cope with a different genre of book in every room.... I like to read a variety of topics but not all at the same time! Having said that I'm reading Hilary Mantels final book on Thomas Cromwell and one about Genngis Khan... all history admittedly!

No early dementia for you then as your brain must have to be on the ball all the time!

I have to say I couldn't live without books and this is an ideal time to not feel guilty in putting your feet up for a good read... having done a three mile walk thus morning even better reason.

Caroline

[Treetotal]

A bit of colouring is a childhood pleasure that adults can enjoy too, colour the "Rainbow of Hope" and stick it in the window. Your Grandchildren will love it 
Enjoy and stay safe 
Carol

[ThrelfallYorky]

I'm afraid, Caw1,  that I can't recall a time when I didn't have at least a couple of books on the go at the same time. I've just "done" this week the Hilary Mantell one you mention, finished that.
Kate Atkinson's latest Jackson Brodie is ready and poised to take over.
I have actually got a book on Ghengis Khan by - I think - Bamber Gascoigne, somewhere downstairs on a bookshelf with other work on similar civilisations, but not re-reading him at present.
In sitting room, re-reading Olivia Manning's "Balkan Trilogy" as a real period piece.
Bedside: Joyce Grenfell's first autobiography.
In the conservatory, a Robert Goddard semi-thriller.
Dining room side table has a book on Venetian Art on the go.
Handbag holds usually a slim paperback, just in case I'm stuck, think ( I haven't looked in there for a while, as can't get out) it's a Scott Fitzgerald one.
There's also a book in my car, can't tell what without going out to look.
In the kitchen, I must admit, the book on the side shelf has been neglected for the very welcome daily crossword  that I'm really relying on to keep me sane when not reading.
Not sure all that's any way to ward off dementia, I enjoy re-reading books I've not read for a long time. Sadly, as I've a good memory, thrillers don't work well that way, as I remember the plot too well.
And as design used to be my business, I simply couldn't bear any colouring in book for adults or children! Too boring, I'm afraid, it doesn't help me switch off - although I used often to do the drawings for children to colour in, when needed.