Reading isn't a traumatic experience

A few days ago I started reading the book that I have to read for class (quite interesting). Today I am almost a quarter of the way through. Arsenic under the Elms is a very engaging book, balancing equal parts story, history, and forensic science. It covers the victorian murders of two women and the ensuing trials. I chose this book because it seems that it reads like another book I like that combines stories and science, The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum. The book I am currently reading is very interesting, and I am currently at the point where the trial on Herbert Hayden is starting. I look forward to the rest with anticipation.