I started reading a 4" x 4" x 1/2" square devotional book with larger print, quotes, Bible Verses, etc.. in it. Of course, with the book being small with larger print, it's a fast read, but I try to only read 3 pages a day, to savor it, so I don't rush through it too fast.
I've got a new novel to read, but it's difficult, emotionally, because it's about an A. A. member who has a sponsor and her DD died of a drug overdose. I made it through the 1st chapter (whew!), but decided to read Joel Osteen's "Break Out!" first, before I read the emotionally charged novel. I find "Break Out!" to be very motivating & inspirational for me. I feel uplifted when I read each chapter. I can't actually put it into words, how it exactly makes me feel, but it's almost as though he holds me up & I feel as though I could fly around the moon & back.
He's such a good writer, I love how he almost talks in parables, when he explains things with his stories of his experiences with his own life, his family & wife, church members, & friends, too. He's 1 author, who I want to be sure to read again & his book's a book to hang onto for a good re-read, too.
My DD & DSON/DDIL usually give me a B 'n' N gift card, each, for Mother's Day. I realize this could change this year, too. But I've been thinking about books, in case I DO get the gift card for books. Sue Monk Kidd's "Invention of Wings," is tempting & so is the new book by Emily Giffin called "The One & Only." An autographed copy of her book is available for the same price as the non-autographed one, too. If I order it, I'll get the autographed one. If there's money left, I may buy a book by Joel Olsteen again. But on Mother's Day, often times Mother's are "surprised" by their gifts. I sometimes get a DVD from DD & something handmade or a Joann's gift card from DSON/DDIL. It's exciting. I love to read, if I get a Joann's gift card, I may purchase a crochet book.
I finally sat down long enough to watch all of "Game of Thrones," last night. It was Very Good.
I enjoyed it so very much, with DH, as he told me who was who & what was what. Now I'll be certain to not miss an episode. DH said there are 5 - 6 episodes left. There are only 3 episodes left of "Mad Men," too. It's a bit "racy," for me, sometimes.