2012-01 First Post of 2012

Happy New Year's to Everyone! I probably should have tried to post something on January 1st but I was too busy just hanging with the family and in all honesty, this blog never even crossed my mind. Which is probably a good thing, right?

I have been giving a bit of thought (a tiny bit actually) about the book I am going to read to try to qualify for both of the reading challenges that I have joined. I think I have it down to a couple books, so until I make my final decision, just sit tight and I'll post it shortly. Perhaps you'll join me in my reading adventure?

I can tell you that yesterday I started reading a book (a real solid book, not an ebook) called "Last Rituals" by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. (Love that name!). It's translated from the Icelandic by Bernard Scudder. And I am liking it. I wish I could remember how I stumbled across this author, who is Icelandic). According to the jacket she's an award-winning author of five children's novels who is also a leading civil engineer. She lives about 6-months of each year on various on-site projects and spend the remaining 6 months with her family in Reykjavik. And writes books! WOW! Makes my life seem pretty sedate by comparison.

Since I just started so I can't give too much of a review at this point but I do believe I like it.. Will post more as I can.