May's What Are You Reading?

Breakfast in Jackson

With the news of the day, the week, the month—all of it so chaotic and frenetic, let’s do something different to bring a little light. May’s “What Are You Reading” hits earlier than in past months, and for the first time, comments are also open to all subscribers (paid and free).

Books are often the perfect medicine, the needed nourishment, during trying times. I’m always curious about what you are reading and, if possible, adding to my reading list. I find this monthly post hopeful and filled with possibilities.

I’ve been busy reading since we arrived home two and a half weeks ago. I can’t tell you how often I’ve woken up from a needed afternoon nap with Samwise and Emily on either side of me and a book splayed open on my chest. It’s a fine warm-up for summer weekend afternoons.

Here’s what I’ve been reading.

The How Not to Age Cookbook: 100+ Recipes for Getting Healthier and Living Longer by Michael Greger, MD. I’m a huge Greger fan and rate him with the Esselstyn Family as the reason…