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I believe I've mentioned a few times in the past year that I just can't seem to pick up a book and read. It's like this huge anomaly for me. People who know me, know that I'm a "reader" as they like to put it. The reality is that I just like to escape to other worlds, places, times etc. The best way to do that, is via fiction. I always say that Fiction is the BEST vacation. Worlds we long to visit, worlds we dream about and world's we'd love to help save. What could be better?

So, here I am passionate and crazy about literature, and yet...nothing makes me pick it up anymore. I've been fully assimilated into audiobooks or something. Which, is CRAZY, considering I read sooo much faster than I listen. It's just such an amazing experience to LISTEN to a book read to you. Please don't misunderstand, if the narrator is ghastly, then the audiobook is worthless. However, when you stumble upon someone such as Jim Dale? The possibilities are endless. Or perhaps if you give someone like Susan Ericksen a chance you'll see what I mean.

So, as I sit here and type this out, thinking I had a purpose in this post...I don't really. hahah typical 1am ramblings from Kristi, I guess. Well, what I'm trying to say is that while I haven't picked up a real book and just read through it on my own, I have been discovering more and more the joys of audiobooks and the convenience of being able to do other things while also reading.

There is no one, and I do mean NO SINGLE AUTHOR like Ms. Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb. Her words are memorable, her characters are intriguing and lovable. You want to GO to her worlds. Or at least... I do. I feel like half the things I've learned I learned from reading her books. I know that probably sounds silly, but I swear her books BREATHE sometimes. I've re-read her trilogies no less than 15 times apiece. And the In Death series? If you haven't read it, you should. If you've read it and haven't listened to Susan Ericksen bring it to life? You should do that as well.

There are so many MANY great authors out there, I think Nora just holds my heart. ☺ If you don't like romance...there's alway the Harry Potter series, as J.K. Rowling creates a world that you can almost smell with her brilliance.

Cheers for tonite!! Go read a book...or if you're a busy soul...listen to one!!!


♥
Kristi


I use Audible.com, one of the best purchases I ever made for myself. It immediately syncs with my iTunes account. No muss, no fuss. Just a little tip for those wondering how to go about audiobooks. I definitely suggest NOT getting the CDs, so much more work. Love Audible.  KLH