Reading

It’s funny how relaxed and good I feel every occasion I really take the time to just read. And read a lot. With the rain still pouring yesterday I managed to read three books. Now I can't wait until my holidays start in three weeks so I can read more. A lot more.

First out was a very good and quite realistic Swedish detective story written by a professor in criminology. I guess he somehow knows what he’s talking about.

I then continued with Brooke Shields’ book Down came the rain. A brave and honest story about herself suffering from postnatal depression after the birth of her first daughter. The book made me realise how common PND is and that there is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s not your fault. A good read for every woman.

Before turning out the light late last night I also finished I wish someone were waiting for me somewhere by Anna Gavalda. A collection of short stories about ordinary people, ordinary lives and emotions that change everyday life. My favourite story was Courting Rituals of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where a woman decides she has heard enough to cut short what could have been a passionate love affair. Plain and brilliant storytelling.