Kindle v. Nook v. iPad. Decisions, decisions - the Kindle has a great screen and is out of the first generation already, but only reads Kindle books. The nook reads open format books, but books look a little more expensive, the sharing capability is very limited and the first generation bugs are still there. The iPad uses backlighting which is tiring on the eyes, but also can have color pictures. None of them are perfect for me. And besides, I always wanted to be a book-binder, so how can I move over to electronics. (Well, actually our house is so small, it really does make sense for me....)

De Bono's Thinking Course. This is a book I originally picked up years and years ago. I have read it a few times over the years and still find it really interesting. De Bono is an interesting writer - I read another book by him and couldn't get far (I Am Right, You Are Wrong). I think he needed serious editing, but maybe I was too young? I might try again. Anyway, the Thinking Course is well edited and easy to read. I have wanted to set up a "thinking club" for years after reading his suggestions - and I am starting one in Denver! I find it a very practical guide to improving my thinking.

De Bono's website is just "off" enough to seem strange. Check it out here.

5 stars out of 5.

(Couldn't find an image of the Thinking Course book to use in this post.) Buy it here.

The Gargoyle: Just finished The Gargoyle last night. Starts off rough and remains violent off and on throughout, but kept me reading. Liked the imagery. One of those "love through the ages" romances. Interesting characters, but perhaps too overblown.

4 stars out of 5.

NYTimes reviews here and here.

Buy it here.