Whats On Your Nightstand Topical Applications

Whats On Your Nightstand Topical Applications Ive been thankful, in the past week, for things that can be applied topically, bug spray in particular: Its High Mosquito Season here in the Mid-Atlantic (and many other regions). Who wants to be troubled by pesky flying insects when youre comfily esconced on a chaise in your backyard, in the middle of a great read? No one, thats who, but for me in particular, thinking about bug spray led to thinking about the phrase topical application which led to thinking how funny it is that topical can refer to a surface, but also to a subject area. (Yes, Im a wild woman.) That reminded me of the times in my reading life during which Ive followed one subject down a rabbit hole. Often, but not only, were these times centered around school. Sometimes I just get on a kick about a time period or a historical figure and want to read lots of stuff about it or her. A few years back, it was Marie Antoinette. Last year, it was the Mitford Sisters. This summer, its natural history and solitary individuals (Muir, Carson, Audobon). I know Im not alone in this. From time to time your TBR pile has resembled a library catalog number, hasnt it? This week, tell us about the topics that have you gathering up essays, histories, biographies, treatisesyou name it.  I cant wait to hear about your topical fascinationsand hope those skeeters stay far away from you.