Good Read

Many many years ago, as part of my Open University Degree and for just a few months, I was introduced to fossils.  In museums I am drawn to them, but I do not have the type of mind to remember all the names etc.  I just love the fossilness of fossils.  I can spot them easily on the beach, or even amongst pebbles on walks.  I collect a few, and they end up for a few months in my stone dish, then into the garden.

I like a good read, and when the subject can add a layer of interest with its social and historic context, all the better.  Tracey Chevalier's Remarkable Creatures is well written.  I read the first part slowly taking in every little cameo.  I read all the way to London, and being so well looked after in London, and having a couple of peaceful hours in bed in the morning, whilst Vicki was at the Gym, I finished the book.  

The place of women in society is sympathetically traced, we have gone a long way since then.  I so enjoyed  the description of Lyme, so that is now on my list of places to visit soon.  

I was pleased to have found such a good book to read.  Another one which I pulled off the shelves at the local library.