OT: Reading to relax

When I feel like this, I like to read something 'simple' since it relaxes me (and also, my concentration is lousy!).

  One of my favorite books is "Old Rail Fence Corners," which tells short, first-hand stories of living in Minnesota in the 1840s to the 1860s.  It was published in 1914.

 A great read!:  http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1904805.Old_Rail_Fence_Corners

Just wondering:  Does anyone know of any similar first-hand (short) account historical books?  I like the older ones, personally, and anywhere in the U.S. would be okay (any state).

Anyway, if you're looking for a great book, I suggest this one.    It also reminds me that things could be much more difficult, so even if I don't feel well, I shouldn't complain.

The list you have is interesting. I still have many of my adolescent and childrens' books. I saved them for my own children, and they were too good to give away or sell. Once in a great while, I'll even read some parts of them, just for fun. I would love to have the writing skills especially of those who write 'good' childrens' books. It's fun to study the styles of writing, too.

We have several of the Little House on the Prairie books.  They're awesome!  You may not be interested in this, being you're in Australia, but this year in late July, there will be a 'Little House' (the TV show) reunion in Walnut Grove:  http://www.walnutgrove.org/Reunion.htm

I only wish more of the cast would show up, but it's still a pretty good turnout. I would love to go, but will see if it works out.

Agatha Christie--ah, "Ten Little Indians" comes to mind. Very creative lady!!

Thanks for the list of names/books--will check them out!