In the Summertime

Although I have been carrying around the paperback for those snatched moments to read, this week has really been more about music than books for me. Maybe it's the upcoming concert, maybe it's the holiday, maybe I'd rather just close my eyes to listen and feel the weather. Old albums, new albums, and obscure albums have all found their way to my playlist, and with ipod on "shuffle", I have not skipped a song.

If you need a little musical inspiration this week, this is a great place to start. And if you are looking for eclectic playlist, I could recommend a few titles.

Tea by Two (Hot or Sweet)

The next GBC read is Saving the Queen by William F Buckley Jr. While a physical book copy in the GBC area seems to be difficult to procure, Amazon will again come to my rescue with its Kindle edition. Amazon also offers the read in seven 1.5 hour cassettes for those of you who still have a player and are well-grounded in the 80s.

If you find the Brits to be too far afield, Huntsville local press has assembled this list of ten novels by Alabama writers for a Southern bent to your summer reading.

Heart of Glass

I am stepping out of electronic media to read The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. I picked up this dog-eared copy on the recommendation of the book shop staff during April's visit to Mobile. The note from the press indicates this book was printed "with new plates" and that "NOT ONE WORD HAS BEEN OMITTED." All caps. Printer from 1983, you have my attention.

The paperback feels the more appropriate choice for near the pool reading and since clumsiness is an occasional characteristic, it seems a little less risky.

Water Water Everywhere

I did not meet a mariner, new or ancient.

I did see an amazing skyline.

- Seattle, June 2011

Enjoy your weekend and take in a skyline.