Charlaine Harris
So, I had actually heard more about the HBO series True Blood than the novels that they were created from when my friend passed along this book. It turns out they were a great, fun, quick read. Just what I need right now! I am already almost through the second one, while also reading a long Diana Gabldon book, too. These are certainly not the Twilight clean pre-teen novels about vampires, but I do love the good old good versus evil with a few twists here and there, and a fun romance, too. I do wish I still had my mom to paperclip the sex scene pages together for me, I still maintain that it is oogy to read the descriptors for adult behaviors. :) I am loving these to help me unwind at the end of a crazy day or rest for a few minutes while the little prince naps. They would also be a perfect vacation or plane read!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
There's A (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going To Hell
Laurie Notaro
Such a fun read. A great chick flick book! I liked that instead of the usual southern setting, or at least most I read are, this was set in the NW. We thought the characters were well developed allthough a little extreme, but that's what made them fun. Well worth the short time it would take to read! I will admit the end made me a little mad though.
Such a fun read. A great chick flick book! I liked that instead of the usual southern setting, or at least most I read are, this was set in the NW. We thought the characters were well developed allthough a little extreme, but that's what made them fun. Well worth the short time it would take to read! I will admit the end made me a little mad though.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Beautiful Creatures
Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
I thought this was a really fun read. Very Twilight, but hey I am good with that I have to get my fix somewhere. I thought the characters were fun and I am so glad the authors left it open for a sequel, I would gladly read it. I wonder what is like to write a book with someone else???
A fun beach read or a good read for your teenager, clean as I remember!
I thought this was a really fun read. Very Twilight, but hey I am good with that I have to get my fix somewhere. I thought the characters were fun and I am so glad the authors left it open for a sequel, I would gladly read it. I wonder what is like to write a book with someone else???
A fun beach read or a good read for your teenager, clean as I remember!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Last Night in Twisted River
John Irving
I am sad to say I didn't get to read nearly as much as I would have liked to over the holidays, but I did finally get this book finished. I really enjoyed it. I think that is interesting because I read it for my Tyler book club, and they didn't like it. We are all very dedicated to reading the book before we meet, but randomnly almost all of us didn't finish it. 4 of us ran out of time, 1 just couldn't get through it and one read it. I thought it was a good story. It was well written and presented several main characters with good development without being overbearing or long-winded about them. It was very tragic at times, but I feel like for some people that is real life, however I hope not mine. I think some of the ladies were offended or got tired of fairly strong political opinions, but for whatever reason it easy for me to see that as part of the character and not let it bother me whether I agree or not. A good, challenging read. I liked it!
I am sad to say I didn't get to read nearly as much as I would have liked to over the holidays, but I did finally get this book finished. I really enjoyed it. I think that is interesting because I read it for my Tyler book club, and they didn't like it. We are all very dedicated to reading the book before we meet, but randomnly almost all of us didn't finish it. 4 of us ran out of time, 1 just couldn't get through it and one read it. I thought it was a good story. It was well written and presented several main characters with good development without being overbearing or long-winded about them. It was very tragic at times, but I feel like for some people that is real life, however I hope not mine. I think some of the ladies were offended or got tired of fairly strong political opinions, but for whatever reason it easy for me to see that as part of the character and not let it bother me whether I agree or not. A good, challenging read. I liked it!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The 19th Wife
David Ebershoff
A friend at work shared this with me because she knows I am mildly obsessed with polygamy. Don't worry I don't want to practice it, I just think it is amazing that anyone is willing to. As I typed the author's name I was shocked to see a man wrote this book so much about women's emotions. He did a great job, although the more I think about it he did a good job of presenting how men are affected as well. Even though I considered polygamy a woman's issue it isn't at all and this book really presents it from a man's view. I think that is the sad part, it seems that everyone attatched to a family of this kind suffers men, women and of course children. Anway, I thought this was a good read. I liked that while it read like a biography at the end the author helped to clarify what was factual and what was not.
If you share my fascination you would enjoy this book.
A friend at work shared this with me because she knows I am mildly obsessed with polygamy. Don't worry I don't want to practice it, I just think it is amazing that anyone is willing to. As I typed the author's name I was shocked to see a man wrote this book so much about women's emotions. He did a great job, although the more I think about it he did a good job of presenting how men are affected as well. Even though I considered polygamy a woman's issue it isn't at all and this book really presents it from a man's view. I think that is the sad part, it seems that everyone attatched to a family of this kind suffers men, women and of course children. Anway, I thought this was a good read. I liked that while it read like a biography at the end the author helped to clarify what was factual and what was not.
If you share my fascination you would enjoy this book.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing
Ted Conover
So, I am a big dork. I started listening to NPR, I got tired of always being clueless about what is happening in the world. I have come to enjoy the shows that speak with various author's about their work. I heard Mr. Conover talking about this book and decided to read it. I am amazed at what life is like working in a prison. Mr. Conover sacrificed so much to spend almost a year working as a guard in the system in a very scary prison. His research paid off I thought this book was fascinating. But, it is a total dork read I have to warn you!
So, I am a big dork. I started listening to NPR, I got tired of always being clueless about what is happening in the world. I have come to enjoy the shows that speak with various author's about their work. I heard Mr. Conover talking about this book and decided to read it. I am amazed at what life is like working in a prison. Mr. Conover sacrificed so much to spend almost a year working as a guard in the system in a very scary prison. His research paid off I thought this book was fascinating. But, it is a total dork read I have to warn you!
Sarah's Key
Tatiana de Rosnay
A really interesting World War II novel. I thought it was interesting to read about the War from the French side of things. I can't imagine how many peoples' lives continue to be affected by the horrible tragedies that occur and this book was a great reminder. I also thought it was entertaining and had good closure at the end which I always appreciate.
A really interesting World War II novel. I thought it was interesting to read about the War from the French side of things. I can't imagine how many peoples' lives continue to be affected by the horrible tragedies that occur and this book was a great reminder. I also thought it was entertaining and had good closure at the end which I always appreciate.
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