Too Many Books

I'm still here and I promise to post something soon. I've been busy with work (a good thing) and at night I've been busy reading. For some reason, a whole bunch of good books have come my way. I've been borrowing books on my Kindle from the library. I put my name on a waiting list for the more popular titles and invariably they all come in at the same time. Add to that the books I'm committed to reading for my two book clubs, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed -- but in a good way. I'll report back soon on what I've read. Please don't desert me in the interim.

Bedtime Books

Are you, like me, picky about what you read just before falling asleep at night? Some books just seem to work better to ease me into a relaxed, restful place. I don't always choose wisely, however, and then I pay for it by tossing and turning and lying wide-eyed, staring at the ceiling, checking the digital clock now and then to confirm that "yep" I'm not getting any sleep.

I can't read anything too dark or depressing right before dozing off. My very favorite bedtime books were the Harry Potter books. Although, when the final book was published, I read it day and night, because I just couldn't stop.

Some other good bedtime books:

• Jane Austen
• Jan Karon
• Some mysteries -- not too violent or scary
• Georgette Heyer - Regency Romances
• Terry Pratchett

What about you? Do you read certain types of books before bed? Do you have any favorites?