September Reading

September is a birthday month in our family - Ava, Kenton, Doreen, and I have birthdays this month.

Just a note that has nothing to do with the rest of this post. ;-)

Martin discovered this book in our new local public library.

One of the main characters is Queen Elizabeth II. 

There are only two books at this time but I predict the author will go back in time

and have the queen investigate things in the past.

I joined two book clubs that our library hosts.

The Gray Man is the first book that one in-person book club is reading this month.

The Old Silent caught my eye as I cruised the stacks.

The other book club I joined meets by zoom at the same time as my quilt group.

I read the book Mika in Real Life before I realized I wouldn't be able to zoom with them.

It was a good read. Sorry I don't have a cover photo.

I am going to yoga classes at our new fitness center.

I was wondering how long I have been trying to have a yoga practice.

I remembered that the book above was how I started doing yoga.

Below is a photo of the first day page in my copy of Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan.

I started on May 31, 1976. I faithfully did the plan and really liked many of the poses.

I remember that I didn't care for the bits of 'philosophy' included in each day's session.

Over the years I have had times when I practiced yoga and times when I tried other exercises like Pilates, walking, and swimming. Lately I am feeling the benefits of yoga classes and yoga on my own. 

In October Martin and I are going to NYC to help with Liam and David while Emily is on a two week

painting retreat in the Mississippi Delta. The boys love their cats and science. When I saw this book I had to buy it for them. It has some great fun activities to do with cats. I learned a lot just skimming it.

This book and homemade molasses cookies are on the packing list for our trip.

Below are two more books I read this month.

The one on the left is the second queen investigates book.

The one on the right was written by a favorite author. 

It is a compelling read, not a typical mystery but there are lots of questions to be answered.

September has been good. We are enjoying new activities in a new town and more time with grandkids.

What are you reading?