I know it’s not Tuesday, but I took the day off of work yesterday and got a bunch of things done, none of which was actually at the computer. I went to Bible study and then headed to the bank. Somebody got a hold of my debit card number and ordered like $500 worth of stuff, so I had to get that straightened out. then I did some organizing, some cleaning, some cooking. And finally sat down and watched a couple of tv shows, Grimm and Dracula. It was a good day. Wish I had another day off today. Alas, no such luck.
So, here’s the beginning of the book I’m just starting, The Norfolk Mystery by Ian Sansom.
In the year 1935 I came down from Cambridge with my poor degree in English, a Third – what my supervisor disapprovingly referred to as ‘the poet’s degree’. I had spent my time at college in jaunty self-indulgence, rising late, cutting lectures, wandering round wisteria-clad college quadrangles drinking and carousing, occasionally playing sport, and attempting – and failing – to write poetry in imitation of my heroes, Eliot, Pound and Yeats. I had grand ambitions and high ideals and absolutely no notion of exactly how I might achieve them
I certainly had no intention of becoming involved in the exploits and adventures that I am about to relate.
So, what do you think? Keep reading or not?
Tuesday Intros is hosted by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea.
Eh, I can’t say
I just downloaded a copy of this one to read! I hope you enjoy it.
I like the academics in the intro… think I’d give it a try.
Sorry to hear about your debit card. We had a credit card compromised not too long ago and know what a hassle that is to sort it all out.
So far the bank has been very helpful. Half of it’s back in my account, the rest should (hopefully) be there tomorrow.
Sounds terrible about your debit card…glad you got that sorted. About the book, it sounds interesting…you should give it a try.
Btw, is Tuesday Intro a new meme? I’ve never seen it around before. It’s a nice one
I think she’s been hosting it for a while. I don’t participate every week, but occasionally.
Stubborn, once I start a book I have to finish it no matter what. Not that this book appeals to me to begin with as as much as I hate to admit it I’m put off by the cover.
I’m reading it on my Kindle and never actually saw the cover until I went to post this.
I like the sound of this one, Carol. Sounds like the kind of book I’d enjoy. Thanks for sharing it and for visiting my blog.
Sorry, I was late in responding to intro, but yes I would be willing to read more…..enjoy