Carolyn Jessop and Laura Palmer
I don't know why but I think polygamy is so interesting. I love to watch Big Love on HBO, we don't get it, but my parents DVR it for us. I also thought that the book Under the Banner of Heaven was very interesting. I have been wanting to read this book for a long, long time but never got around to it. So, I just got on my kindle and read it. Wow. What a life I truly can't imagine. I am so glad that Warren Jeffs was caught and so sad he has managed, with others, to create such an oppressive culture. Those poor people. A very interesting read about a fascinating, but maddening culture. I am so glad I live in the world I live in with the ONE husband I have who actually loves and respects me and our child!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger
This is one of the very few books I have re-read. I read it just after college and LOVED it! I tried to get all my friends to read it. I found that some liked it and some didn't, but it will always remain one of my favorite books. It is different, but such a great love story. Michael read it, too. He said I oversold it in the beginning, but by the end he could see why I liked it. I think that means he liked it, too, but I am not sure he will fully admit it.
I also went to see the movie with my book club. I thought the movie was good, but of course not as good as the book. I think I would have been confused if I hadn't read the book, it was harder to follow the time traveling. Also, I missed Ms. Kimmy and wanted more about Henry's dad.
Enjoy!
This is one of the very few books I have re-read. I read it just after college and LOVED it! I tried to get all my friends to read it. I found that some liked it and some didn't, but it will always remain one of my favorite books. It is different, but such a great love story. Michael read it, too. He said I oversold it in the beginning, but by the end he could see why I liked it. I think that means he liked it, too, but I am not sure he will fully admit it.
I also went to see the movie with my book club. I thought the movie was good, but of course not as good as the book. I think I would have been confused if I hadn't read the book, it was harder to follow the time traveling. Also, I missed Ms. Kimmy and wanted more about Henry's dad.
Enjoy!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Love the One You're With
Emily Griffin
While I have loved all of Emily Griffin's other books this was not my favorite. It is just hard for me to be okay with almost cheating on your spouse and then everything is all okay... but that's me. I know my world view is pretty naive and small, but I like it that way. I would recommend her other books though.
While I have loved all of Emily Griffin's other books this was not my favorite. It is just hard for me to be okay with almost cheating on your spouse and then everything is all okay... but that's me. I know my world view is pretty naive and small, but I like it that way. I would recommend her other books though.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
The Girl Who Played With Fire
Stieg Larsson
This is the sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I loved the first book and I am glad that I read this one as well. While it probably wasn't quite as developed as the first, I really liked it. I also think that there were a few parts that were a little unbelievable. But, overall I was hooked and the cliffhanger at the end is going to make it hard to wait until book 3 is available in the U.S.
This is the sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I loved the first book and I am glad that I read this one as well. While it probably wasn't quite as developed as the first, I really liked it. I also think that there were a few parts that were a little unbelievable. But, overall I was hooked and the cliffhanger at the end is going to make it hard to wait until book 3 is available in the U.S.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Firefly Lane
Kristin Hannah
What a great summer read. I love a story about great friends. I think this is because I am blessed with so many good girlfriends, and Michael really is my best friend. I thought this was a sweet, neat story and I am so glad I read it even if it did end a little sad. I think it is funny how I don't cry about my life very often at all, but a good book or movie always gets me. This is well worth your time for an easy summer story.
What a great summer read. I love a story about great friends. I think this is because I am blessed with so many good girlfriends, and Michael really is my best friend. I thought this was a sweet, neat story and I am so glad I read it even if it did end a little sad. I think it is funny how I don't cry about my life very often at all, but a good book or movie always gets me. This is well worth your time for an easy summer story.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Candyland
Candy Spelling
Ok, so I really enjoyed Stori Telling and couldn't resist hearing Candy's side of the story. But, I wouldn't waste my time if I were you. Candy didn't have much to say. She whined about how hard it is to be a trophy wife, boo hoo. And, how hard it was to be a celebrity Mom, boo hoo. I am sure Tori has done some bratty things, but at least her story had some good stories. Candy was boring, she spent a chapter telling the layout of her ginormous attic. Oh well. It was something to read, guess I will have to get Mommywood now.
Ok, so I really enjoyed Stori Telling and couldn't resist hearing Candy's side of the story. But, I wouldn't waste my time if I were you. Candy didn't have much to say. She whined about how hard it is to be a trophy wife, boo hoo. And, how hard it was to be a celebrity Mom, boo hoo. I am sure Tori has done some bratty things, but at least her story had some good stories. Candy was boring, she spent a chapter telling the layout of her ginormous attic. Oh well. It was something to read, guess I will have to get Mommywood now.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Multiple Bles8ings
Jon & Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson
Well, my timing wasn't the greatest. I have been wanting to read this for a long time and a friend at work loaned it to me recently. I have to say, I have always been team Kate. She can be harsh, but so can I. I felt like she always really loved her kids and her husband, but is demanding... aren't we all good for her for admitting it. Anyway, I liked the book. I am so sad their marriage didn't make it. I wish nothing but the best for all of them. I really hope Kate and Jon have some good friends to support them in this time and that they lean on their faith as they have in the past.
Well, my timing wasn't the greatest. I have been wanting to read this for a long time and a friend at work loaned it to me recently. I have to say, I have always been team Kate. She can be harsh, but so can I. I felt like she always really loved her kids and her husband, but is demanding... aren't we all good for her for admitting it. Anyway, I liked the book. I am so sad their marriage didn't make it. I wish nothing but the best for all of them. I really hope Kate and Jon have some good friends to support them in this time and that they lean on their faith as they have in the past.
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