I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season, as we move through Christmas and Chanukah and into the New Year. I'm trying to tell myself that it's okay if I don't read as many books during this time of year, given how busy and distracting life becomes. But it's hard!
(I'm also under strict orders from James O. Born to read fewer books and watch more TV during the holidays. And he's a cop, so I have to listen. I'm trying, Jim.)
Here's hoping that 2006 is a great year for books, even better than 2005. It looks like most of our favorites will be back, plus I'm looking forward to a handful of killer surprises from authors both old and new who blow me away. Finding those books is really my favorite part of being a reader. (I don't know who they are yet, of course, but I'm sure they'll be out there.)
In the meantime, if you don't read as much during the holidays, that's okay. As soon as the new year comes, though, it's time to get back to work. There are 2000 mysteries published in this country each year and someone's got to read them. It might as well be us.
So best wishes to everyone! I hope that you'll be safe and happy and prosperous in the months to come. Be well, my friends.
