For the longest time I’ve been so busy with either school or work that I haven’t had time to just sit and read for the enjoyment of reading. Of course I’ve been reading and it’s not to say that I haven’t enjoyed the material, but for the most part, the reading, be it a book or a paper, has either been assigned or directly related to work or some other project.

With my apartment complex pool opening just a few weeks ago I resolved to take the time on weekends to bask in the sun, getting my tan on while enjoying a good book.

First book on the list was Saving the Queen a Blackford Oakes novel by William F. Buckley.

I actually began reading the book 2 summers ago, before I made the cross country trek from California to the Washington, D.C. metro area. After having so much time pass between start and finish it feels good to be done. The next book on the list is The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand so I won’t immediately be returning to the world of Blackford Oakes, but I hope to soon.

I found Saving the Queen a delightful read and am looking forward to reading Buckley’s other spy novels.

Highly recommended reading for anyone looking for a good novel.