Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, now hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book they are reading or that they plan to read soon.
The week, before our presidential election, I find myself in need of an easy, fun read. My pick is a book I got at a library sale in 2015 or so.
Nursing Homes are Murder, Mike Befeler
Five Star Publishing - 2015
One
"Deep in contemplation over how much longer my eighty-five year old body and soggy mind would last, I sat on the balcony of our Hibiscus Hotel room overlooking The Honolulu Ala Wai Yatch Harbor. I felt a surge of gratitude that my limbs moved and my organs did what they were supposed to, but I did have this one little problem--overnight my short-term memory disappeared like a mosquito being zapped in one of those electric traps. Getting old was a pisser, but I counted my blessings to be here in this tropical paradise with my family."
I chuckled at the intro, and thought this just might be my stress-free reading pick of the week. It is actually part of a series, but I'll try it anyways.
Would you read more or pass?
Wow, you pulled me right in with this one! As I get older, these kinds of stories seem so appealing. And that reference to the mosquito zapper made me smile, as I just got one of those to try to kill some flies, lol.
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That might be interesting and that's a great place for a nursing home story.
ReplyDeleteI chuckled at that last line! I don't think I would go further with this one, but that's just because it doesn't sound like my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteI share your sentiments, Diane. Such a great choice of humor and lovely setting. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteoh interesting! the setting certainly sounds lovely..
ReplyDeleteI loved this intro. Yes, something light would be really nice this week and maybe even into next week.
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing beginning. I would definitely read further!
ReplyDeleteI like the title and it seems like the main character has a good sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of it, and Honolulu got my attention. :) I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteHard call. A little too close to home but does sound amusing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good pick and a fun read! I've been most reaching for light reads for the last few months and cozy mysteries very rarely disappoint!
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