In addition to being a writer, I am an avid reader. Here is a look at the books on my reading list (so far). The books I've already read are in bold:
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Have you read any of these titles? What are some books on your reading list?
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If you are a writer, especially a writer who wants to become a published author, I don't think it will be possible unless you are first a reader.

You have to be a lover of the written word and books in general in order to tell a good story. I am a reader, a voracious reader and had the opportunity to finish, The Girl On The Train last week.

In a word it was captivating. It has been a while since a book has held my attention in such a way. I felt drawn into the story with the imagery and every time the train was mentioned I felt the rumble of the car traveling down the tracks.

I've always been a fan of multiple POV's (point of view) in stories because I like knowing what all the characters are thinking and the motivation behind their actions. I've said a time or two that I'm not a big fan of mysteries but this "suspense" genre is quickly becoming my favorite. This is the second or third book I've read where I was certain I knew who the culprit was and I ended up WRONG! Lol! But that's a good thing, I like the twists and turns and having to continue reading on until I get some answers.

The only thing I didn't like about this story was how the main character Rachel, let her ex-husband manipulate her. But that is so indicative of real life, there are some women who allow men to totally wreck havoc on their self esteem/well being and then when the relationship ends they are irreparably damaged.  

A quick synopsis: Rachel Watson is a commuter on a London train. Everyday she passes a neighborhood where a row of houses face the track. When the train stops at this spot, she spies on the inhabitants of one house in particular, as they sit on their patio. She starts to feel like she knows the couple and imagines what their life must be like but she has NO IDEA what's really going on and that the fantasy she created in her head is not even close to reality. She is eventually drawn into their lives after a tragedy occurs and finds herself at the center of a murder investigation!

Don't delay, go and pick this book up today!! The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins. If you've read the book, what did you think?

 Join me for the We Are Booked Holiday Swap hosted by me and @sodrewrites just in time for the holiday season! Yay!!

As a reminder here are the details/rules for the swap:

1. The swap is only open to individuals living in the United States.
2. You must complete the entry form and provide all of the information requested. 
3. The entry dates are from November 8th through November 18th. You will receive your swap name after the entry closes. (within 24-48 hours)
4. You will be given the requested books on that person's list, you must select at least one of the books on the list.  If they don't have a particular book preference you can select something from the genre that they like.
5. You can send other goodies in addition to the book or even multiple books however to keep the swap equitable, please do not spend over $25 before shipping.
6. You will receive instructions and deadlines with your swap name. We would like to keep it anonymous until the person receives their package, so please do not contact anyone. You can place a note or card in their package revealing your identity. We will also coordinate a "swap-wide" reveal date that everyone can post across social media using the hashtag #wearebookedholidayswap.

Attention Fellow Book Lovers: We're back at it! @sodrewrites and I are hosting a book challenge on Instagram starting today! Follow along with us and use the hashtag #wearebookedphotochallenge. Connect with me @mzm40.