The Scent of Rain and Lightning

For all our blog followers out there, I think I neglected to tell you that I got a Kindle for Christmas.  I am LOVING it.  I read so much more and so much faster.  It is awesome, so if you were debating whether or not you wanted an e-reader, get one.  You won't regret it.  I think the public libraries are working on getting e-checkouts, so even if you go to the library a lot, you still might like it.

I just finished the book The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard.  It is a murder mystery/family drama set in Kansas.  It makes references to small towns all over Kansas, Denver, and yes, even good old K-State.  I would have been pleased with just that, but the story line is really good and it kept me wanting more the whole time.  The author is from Merriam, Kansas which is really cool.  The descriptions of Kansas were exactly right, and it made me miss Manhattan like crazy.

Shout out to the Moore's... this town reminded me of Hiawatha.  You guys should read it :)