Kristin Hannah
I really enjoyed Firefly Lane, so I thought I would give this a try. I liked it. I always think books about the relationships between sisters are interesting, but I hope I treat my sister than these sisters treated each other. But, I have had my moments where I have been pretty harsh about boys who hurt my sister or I think will hurt my sister. I enjoyed the story, but in my friend Sarah's honor I have to say that there were a few more descriptions of the beatiful scenery than I needed. But, only a few too many. I enjoyed this better than Firefly Lane I think or at least just as well. She is a good author because she can create characters that really get under my skin. :)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Last Song
Nicholas Sparks
I think it is so interesting that he wrote the screenplay for this book before he wrote the book, I thought it was always the other way around. I also think it is interesting that he wrote it knowing it was for Miley Cyrus and made her a transplant from North to South instead of vice versa. I thought the book was good, a little cheesy, but that's what I expected and wanted. I think it had good points about second chances and that being a teenager is hard, and so is being a teen's parent. I worry about those days with boys a lot, I hope they will talk to me occasionally. I enjoyed the story and got sucked in enough to cry when I was finishing the end. It was fun to read a book like this, I haven't read one in awhile.
I think it is so interesting that he wrote the screenplay for this book before he wrote the book, I thought it was always the other way around. I also think it is interesting that he wrote it knowing it was for Miley Cyrus and made her a transplant from North to South instead of vice versa. I thought the book was good, a little cheesy, but that's what I expected and wanted. I think it had good points about second chances and that being a teenager is hard, and so is being a teen's parent. I worry about those days with boys a lot, I hope they will talk to me occasionally. I enjoyed the story and got sucked in enough to cry when I was finishing the end. It was fun to read a book like this, I haven't read one in awhile.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Secrets of Eden
Chris Bohjalian
This was my other "on the fly" book club selection. I picked this book because I loved Midwives, and The Double Bind. I was not disappointed in this book, either. We haven't discussed it yet so I can't say much. But, if you like Jodi P. books or the two I just mentioned I think you will enjoy this one, too. And for the record, I totally figured it out....but everyone else probably did, too.
This was my other "on the fly" book club selection. I picked this book because I loved Midwives, and The Double Bind. I was not disappointed in this book, either. We haven't discussed it yet so I can't say much. But, if you like Jodi P. books or the two I just mentioned I think you will enjoy this one, too. And for the record, I totally figured it out....but everyone else probably did, too.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Lisa See
I picked this book for book club, but I was very sad with Hank I totally missed that it was my turn to pick and had to do it on the fly. So, I thought this would at least provide a fun theme and was listed as a book I would like based on others I have read. I was pleasantly surprised it actually provided some really great discussion. I am always amazed at cultures so different from my own and the role women have in varying cultures. I think it would be a good book for a book club because it provided a lot to talk about, even though I thought it was a little slow in places. Overall I thought the book was a good read!
I picked this book for book club, but I was very sad with Hank I totally missed that it was my turn to pick and had to do it on the fly. So, I thought this would at least provide a fun theme and was listed as a book I would like based on others I have read. I was pleasantly surprised it actually provided some really great discussion. I am always amazed at cultures so different from my own and the role women have in varying cultures. I think it would be a good book for a book club because it provided a lot to talk about, even though I thought it was a little slow in places. Overall I thought the book was a good read!
Twenties Girl: A Novel
Sophie Kinsella
I will always love Sophie Kinsella. The Shopaholic series was just the break I needed from real life in college, and were quick enough I could sneak them in here and there. This was just a great, fun chick flick book. Perfect for the late night feedings. By the way, you need an e-reader for these feeds it is so much easier to read while feeding Hank with my kindle than it was with Avery and real books. I do need a better book light though...
I will always love Sophie Kinsella. The Shopaholic series was just the break I needed from real life in college, and were quick enough I could sneak them in here and there. This was just a great, fun chick flick book. Perfect for the late night feedings. By the way, you need an e-reader for these feeds it is so much easier to read while feeding Hank with my kindle than it was with Avery and real books. I do need a better book light though...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Roses
Leila Meacham
I read this for my Tyler book club, fun since it was set in East Texas. My mom said it was a lot like Gone With the Wind, but I have never seen it so I don't know. I thought it was a very good book. I enjoyed it, but it did drag here and there. I think it had some good twists and turns and I do like that they got that small towns with "founding families" have lots of secrets and reasons for what they do. I also think that there were some very accurate representations of how money changes people and can ruin families if you let it, thankfully not everyone in the book let it! Well worth reading if you have the time.
I read this for my Tyler book club, fun since it was set in East Texas. My mom said it was a lot like Gone With the Wind, but I have never seen it so I don't know. I thought it was a very good book. I enjoyed it, but it did drag here and there. I think it had some good twists and turns and I do like that they got that small towns with "founding families" have lots of secrets and reasons for what they do. I also think that there were some very accurate representations of how money changes people and can ruin families if you let it, thankfully not everyone in the book let it! Well worth reading if you have the time.
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Sookie Stackhouse Books
Charlaine Harris
Living Dead in Dallas
Club Dead
Dead to the World
Dead as a Doornail
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead
From Dead to Worse
Dead and Gone
Yes, you read right I haven't posted a book blog in awhile, but I have been reading. I have read 8 more of the Sookie Stackhouse novels and I am anxiously awaiting the 10th due in May. These books have been perfect for this busy time in our lives. They are fun, easy, cheesy and one of my new favorite kind of books, Vampire books. I think these are a great mix of romance and suspense. I was even more excited when I gave the first one to a friend who generally doesn't enjoy reading, but wanted to try again. She loved it! So grab your set, you can get the first 8 on your e-reader for about $30 or get them for about $5 a piece at Target. I was spoiled and my friend Amie shared the first 8 with me. Don't worry I think I am pre-ordering #10 on my kindle. These are definitely a guilty pleasure these days, but new moms need their rest/relaxation time....right???
Living Dead in Dallas
Club Dead
Dead to the World
Dead as a Doornail
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead
From Dead to Worse
Dead and Gone
Yes, you read right I haven't posted a book blog in awhile, but I have been reading. I have read 8 more of the Sookie Stackhouse novels and I am anxiously awaiting the 10th due in May. These books have been perfect for this busy time in our lives. They are fun, easy, cheesy and one of my new favorite kind of books, Vampire books. I think these are a great mix of romance and suspense. I was even more excited when I gave the first one to a friend who generally doesn't enjoy reading, but wanted to try again. She loved it! So grab your set, you can get the first 8 on your e-reader for about $30 or get them for about $5 a piece at Target. I was spoiled and my friend Amie shared the first 8 with me. Don't worry I think I am pre-ordering #10 on my kindle. These are definitely a guilty pleasure these days, but new moms need their rest/relaxation time....right???
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