Author Archives: bseat

Our cat, Khaleesi, has been a constant source of amusement during our confinement. She seems to be coming to terms with our constant presence and may even appreciate it, but cats are inscrutable so you never really know what they … Continue reading →

Today we are going to explore some syfi and fantasy books. If you want to escape our present reality there is no better way to do it then to read about different worlds that don’t yet exist or may never … Continue reading →

I thought for this fourth in the series on “What to Read During a Pandemic” we should at least try to confront the “elephant in the room,” so to speak.  Up until now I have given you ways to escape, … Continue reading →

As we end week three of physical distancing, I am struck by how much more socializing I am doing. My sister and I who used to talk with each other maybe once every two weeks are now calling each other … Continue reading →

This week I am focused on books that take us out of ourselves and our current situation and tell stories about people who experienced difficult and trying  circumstances and yet persevered. A Gentleman in Moscow  by Amor Towles is a … Continue reading →

Greg Iles writes with passion and intensity, which is why I like him so much. After his block buster Natchez Burning trilogy this much anticipated stand alone novel cements Iles’ standing as a great Southern writer, who much like Pat … Continue reading →