Well I finished my challenge with two months to spare! How awesome! Not only that now it gives me two months to read 10 books and get to my goal of reading 100 books this year!
I do have to say that this was something definitely worth the time. It opened up a lot of different worlds to me. There's books that I never would have read on my own, without being "forced" to. At the same time, there are many books that I didn't enjoy. Now, I just no to avoid those authors.. I can't say it was easy though. A few times, I would be stuck in a really boring book or wouldn't want to read a book on my list and wonder, should i give up? But then my lovely husband would say, how would that make you feel though? Then i would just keep on going. I'm so grateful for him because not only did he help me get through it, he would also help me by reading a book first or reading a book with me. This happened twice. Both of them were books that freaked me out because they were pretty dark. By the way, they are on my "avoid author" mental list.
Now, I decided to write a little bit about each book, just to keep track of how long it took me and whether I liked it or not. The time to read was just a general time frame. For example, day 1 was when i started the book and day 3 was the day i finished it on. Whether i read for an hour on each day, a few hours, or none at all. With work it's pretty impossible to just read straight through a book. Unless it's a smaller book, I can get through those pretty quickly. I am a fast reader though. There are some books I finished in the matter of hours. Those happened on my days off.
I don't know that I would do this again. The list I had opened up a lot of new authors that will keep me busy for a while. Also, now I just pick a book or two every month from the best sellers list and add it to my "to be read" list. Some of them I already have read. I have found some pretty amazing books out there that are not on my list. I made a list of them (Books not on top 50 post), I have starred the ones that are my favorites so far.
Well that's all for now! Happy Holidays!
Book Dreams
Friday, November 2, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Marriage Plot- Jeffrey Eugenides
Time to read: 1 day
This wasn't really that quick of a read. It was actually a little bit of a tough read. There is a lot of literature in this book! It jumps from character and can become confusing if you are not paying attention. It is basically about two characters, Madeline and Mitchell. It starts off in the present and then will go back in time A LOT. This is how the author tells the story.
It starts off with Madeline and the day of her graduation, then it goes back from there. It enter-twines her story with Mitchell, who is one of her best friends. He, of course, is in love with her. She doesn't see him that way and ends up sending each of their lives down a different path. It's after the first recession and job outlook is horrible (Sound familiar?!) and they don't know what to do. There is a ton of literature throughout this book. Madeline is an English major and loves old literature so it's referred too a lot. She ends up in love with a manic-depressed college classmate and her story becomes one crazy roller coaster.
Mitchell becomes obsessed with religion and all the different religions and their meanings to all the different types of people. So after college he goes to Europe and then India traveling and learning about all different types of religion. So there is A LOT of references to religions and their backgrounds.
In the end, the story has a pretty crappy ending. I do have to say I was hooked into the plot wondering if Madeline and Mitchell would end up together. Instead, it became a bit hard to get through with all the literature and religious references. Besides that the story was a bit troublesome as well. All in all, it was an okay read. I don't think I would be reading any more by this author. I think I really like this authors style.
This wasn't really that quick of a read. It was actually a little bit of a tough read. There is a lot of literature in this book! It jumps from character and can become confusing if you are not paying attention. It is basically about two characters, Madeline and Mitchell. It starts off in the present and then will go back in time A LOT. This is how the author tells the story.
It starts off with Madeline and the day of her graduation, then it goes back from there. It enter-twines her story with Mitchell, who is one of her best friends. He, of course, is in love with her. She doesn't see him that way and ends up sending each of their lives down a different path. It's after the first recession and job outlook is horrible (Sound familiar?!) and they don't know what to do. There is a ton of literature throughout this book. Madeline is an English major and loves old literature so it's referred too a lot. She ends up in love with a manic-depressed college classmate and her story becomes one crazy roller coaster.
Mitchell becomes obsessed with religion and all the different religions and their meanings to all the different types of people. So after college he goes to Europe and then India traveling and learning about all different types of religion. So there is A LOT of references to religions and their backgrounds.
In the end, the story has a pretty crappy ending. I do have to say I was hooked into the plot wondering if Madeline and Mitchell would end up together. Instead, it became a bit hard to get through with all the literature and religious references. Besides that the story was a bit troublesome as well. All in all, it was an okay read. I don't think I would be reading any more by this author. I think I really like this authors style.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Best of Me- Nicholas Sparks
Time to read- 2 days
Well.. due to the super reading I was doing, I definitely had to take a break. I am now back to my habbit! I have read a few more books off my list. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks was the first off my list.
First, I do have to say I usually try to stray from his books because they are always so sad! Don't get me wrong, they are very good but always so sad. A lot of the time heartbreaking! This book was no exception!
I do enjoy his books but I have to be in a mood..When a friend suggests a book by him, I always say, "Who is going to die?" I always start off his books knowing some kind of death is certain. I did get through the book rather quickly! It only took me two days. I could have finished a lot quicker if I did not have life get in the way- haha!
Anyways, I have mixed feelings about this book. He's had better. It starts off with a teen couple who has to whether being from different classes. He was from the wrong side of the "tracks". He also had a troubled up-bringing. He ends up living with a guy who is seen as "crazy" by the town. Anyways, there's a fork in the road when she has to decide to give up college to be with him or give him up. He ends it for her because he doesn't want to take that away from her. It kind of reminded me a lot of the Notebook type of story. Being split apart and then re-uniting later. Although, in this book it has a much different ending. Anyways, the guy who takes him in, Tuck, ends up dying. He has specific instructions about how they are to arrange things with his death. They both come back to town and end up realizing they still love each other. She has a husband and children though and in the end decides her responsibilites are what matters. She goes home to find out her son and husband have been in a car accident. I then realize what is going to happen. She ends up losing dawson (first love) and he ends up saving her sons life by being a heart donor.
It's a good book but it just seemed a little predictable and I feel like I've read the story before somewhere else. It's a good read just not great... Like I said, mixed feelings!
Well.. due to the super reading I was doing, I definitely had to take a break. I am now back to my habbit! I have read a few more books off my list. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks was the first off my list.
First, I do have to say I usually try to stray from his books because they are always so sad! Don't get me wrong, they are very good but always so sad. A lot of the time heartbreaking! This book was no exception!
I do enjoy his books but I have to be in a mood..When a friend suggests a book by him, I always say, "Who is going to die?" I always start off his books knowing some kind of death is certain. I did get through the book rather quickly! It only took me two days. I could have finished a lot quicker if I did not have life get in the way- haha!
Anyways, I have mixed feelings about this book. He's had better. It starts off with a teen couple who has to whether being from different classes. He was from the wrong side of the "tracks". He also had a troubled up-bringing. He ends up living with a guy who is seen as "crazy" by the town. Anyways, there's a fork in the road when she has to decide to give up college to be with him or give him up. He ends it for her because he doesn't want to take that away from her. It kind of reminded me a lot of the Notebook type of story. Being split apart and then re-uniting later. Although, in this book it has a much different ending. Anyways, the guy who takes him in, Tuck, ends up dying. He has specific instructions about how they are to arrange things with his death. They both come back to town and end up realizing they still love each other. She has a husband and children though and in the end decides her responsibilites are what matters. She goes home to find out her son and husband have been in a car accident. I then realize what is going to happen. She ends up losing dawson (first love) and he ends up saving her sons life by being a heart donor.
It's a good book but it just seemed a little predictable and I feel like I've read the story before somewhere else. It's a good read just not great... Like I said, mixed feelings!
What the Night Knows- Dean Koontz
Time to read: 3 weeks
When I first started this book, I had no idea it would take this long or what I was in for. I didn't really think I could get through it. I'm not really into paranormal-evil spirit type stuff. This book has all that and is pretty graphic when talking about the murders and intent of the
"evil" spirit.
So if it wasn't for my AMAZING husband, I would have failed my challenge! This is the second time he has come to my rescue. He decided we should read it together. So that's what we have been doing. We have been reading together on certain nights (when we have free time together) out loud. This helped me get through this story.
Now, to talk about how I liked this book... I REALLY disliked it! Not only was it not my taste but the descriptions of the "evil" spirits way to kill people was really groutesque. Another thing I really disliked about this book was the authors use of big words. I mean some words WE had no idea what he meant, so had to look them up. My husband is SUPER smart so if it stumps him, it's pretty out there.
Now with the use of the big words, I mean this story had 3 kids in the book.. All 14 and under and they were the ones using these big words. I mean really, an 8 year old and 11 year old will not know these words, and then use them correctly!! He makes it conflicting because these kids are supposed to be really intelligent but then at the same time, he makes the 11 year old really stupid and dense when it comes to the plot. I don't know... It just didn't flow character wise. The 14 year old boy was another matter. Just about every sentence he used "dumbass" "stupid" "freakin" and any other way he could use "ass." I mean he just sounded pretty lame. It was very annoying!
So I really didn't like this book! Or... It's just not my cup of tea!
When I first started this book, I had no idea it would take this long or what I was in for. I didn't really think I could get through it. I'm not really into paranormal-evil spirit type stuff. This book has all that and is pretty graphic when talking about the murders and intent of the
"evil" spirit.
So if it wasn't for my AMAZING husband, I would have failed my challenge! This is the second time he has come to my rescue. He decided we should read it together. So that's what we have been doing. We have been reading together on certain nights (when we have free time together) out loud. This helped me get through this story.
Now, to talk about how I liked this book... I REALLY disliked it! Not only was it not my taste but the descriptions of the "evil" spirits way to kill people was really groutesque. Another thing I really disliked about this book was the authors use of big words. I mean some words WE had no idea what he meant, so had to look them up. My husband is SUPER smart so if it stumps him, it's pretty out there.
Now with the use of the big words, I mean this story had 3 kids in the book.. All 14 and under and they were the ones using these big words. I mean really, an 8 year old and 11 year old will not know these words, and then use them correctly!! He makes it conflicting because these kids are supposed to be really intelligent but then at the same time, he makes the 11 year old really stupid and dense when it comes to the plot. I don't know... It just didn't flow character wise. The 14 year old boy was another matter. Just about every sentence he used "dumbass" "stupid" "freakin" and any other way he could use "ass." I mean he just sounded pretty lame. It was very annoying!
So I really didn't like this book! Or... It's just not my cup of tea!
V is for Vengeance- Sue Grafton
Time to read: 4 1/2 hours
I have to say, I'm almost to the end of this challenge, which has made me antsy. I can't wait to be finished so I can read the hundreds of books on my to be read list! Books I want to read and not HAVE to read. So I was pleasantly surprised when I turned out to like this book.
It was definitely a very fast read. I'm pretty sure I read most of this during the car rides to and from Columbus and our parents house this weekend. The book is based on a series about a Private Investigator and all her cases. Then it will switch to a different character every so many chapters and back the the PI. Although, there's a web of characters and they all have different stories and then in the end they all end up being a part of the big case in the end. It's actually pretty cool the way they all end up coming together. It makes for a very interesting read and the fun of trying to figure out the mystery of it all.
So if you are looking for a good mystery, this is one series to read. I will not be reading the rest in the series any time soon just because I have SO many other books I can't wait to read right now. But in the future, I will be adding these to my to be read list.
I have to say, I'm almost to the end of this challenge, which has made me antsy. I can't wait to be finished so I can read the hundreds of books on my to be read list! Books I want to read and not HAVE to read. So I was pleasantly surprised when I turned out to like this book.
It was definitely a very fast read. I'm pretty sure I read most of this during the car rides to and from Columbus and our parents house this weekend. The book is based on a series about a Private Investigator and all her cases. Then it will switch to a different character every so many chapters and back the the PI. Although, there's a web of characters and they all have different stories and then in the end they all end up being a part of the big case in the end. It's actually pretty cool the way they all end up coming together. It makes for a very interesting read and the fun of trying to figure out the mystery of it all.
So if you are looking for a good mystery, this is one series to read. I will not be reading the rest in the series any time soon just because I have SO many other books I can't wait to read right now. But in the future, I will be adding these to my to be read list.
Inheritance- Christopher Paolini
Time to read: 6 days
I wasn't expecting this book to be so large! I really had a hard time getting into the story. I think mostly it's because I was reading a book that was 4th in the series without reading any of the others. I had seen the Eragon movie but you know how that goes.. the movies are never true to the books.
So I was thrown into this story not knowing who all the characters where and what they meant. So it was pretty hard to get into. I think it took half way through the book to finally get into the story. I do have to say it snuck up on me and I became pretty interested in the actual plot of the book. It took a while to stop taking me back into all the past books but when the book finally started with it's own plot, it was pretty good. I do have to say the end wasn't as predictable as I thought it was going to be, which is good. I will not be reading any other of the books in the series. Although, I enjoyed a small portion of this book, I just didn't really care for the writing style from the author. I'm pretty sure I would have a hard time getting into all the other books as well.
I wasn't expecting this book to be so large! I really had a hard time getting into the story. I think mostly it's because I was reading a book that was 4th in the series without reading any of the others. I had seen the Eragon movie but you know how that goes.. the movies are never true to the books.
So I was thrown into this story not knowing who all the characters where and what they meant. So it was pretty hard to get into. I think it took half way through the book to finally get into the story. I do have to say it snuck up on me and I became pretty interested in the actual plot of the book. It took a while to stop taking me back into all the past books but when the book finally started with it's own plot, it was pretty good. I do have to say the end wasn't as predictable as I thought it was going to be, which is good. I will not be reading any other of the books in the series. Although, I enjoyed a small portion of this book, I just didn't really care for the writing style from the author. I'm pretty sure I would have a hard time getting into all the other books as well.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The Art of Racing in the Rain- Garth Stein
Time to read: 2 days
I would have to say this book was definitely interesting. A book about the point of view of a dog? I was skeptical as well. I wasn't sure how I was going to like this book or what exactly it would be about. I'm surprised to say there was an actual plot about the dog and his family.
Most of this book is about him telling his life from the beginning to the present. He's about to die and starts to remember about the beginning of his life and then tells the story about how his owner and the family that comes later. I will say a lot of this book is sad quite a lot. Pretty much a struggle for this family through the book.
I'm still unsure how I really feel about this book. It was interesting and boring at some parts. This particular dog was obsessed with race car racing and there was a lot of info about different racers and races, which became boring at some parts. It did make me wonder though, if animals can really understand everything and just aren't able to talk.. They say if walls could talk, but what about if animals could talk? LOL.
I would have to say this book was definitely interesting. A book about the point of view of a dog? I was skeptical as well. I wasn't sure how I was going to like this book or what exactly it would be about. I'm surprised to say there was an actual plot about the dog and his family.
Most of this book is about him telling his life from the beginning to the present. He's about to die and starts to remember about the beginning of his life and then tells the story about how his owner and the family that comes later. I will say a lot of this book is sad quite a lot. Pretty much a struggle for this family through the book.
I'm still unsure how I really feel about this book. It was interesting and boring at some parts. This particular dog was obsessed with race car racing and there was a lot of info about different racers and races, which became boring at some parts. It did make me wonder though, if animals can really understand everything and just aren't able to talk.. They say if walls could talk, but what about if animals could talk? LOL.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Death Comes to Pemberley- P.D. James
Time to read: 4 days
I haven't really read any of the descriptions for the books on my list. So when I borrowed this book from the library, I was kind of excited that it took place as a sequel to Pride & Prejudice. I LOVE Pride and Prejudice. Then I read the book and I have to say, I was pretty disappointed!
This book takes place 5 years after Pride & Prejudice. So the beginning was nice because it had a re-cap of the weddings and the kids they all had and where everyone was in life now. Then it quickly changed into the plot of the book. This book was a murder mystery that took place at Pemberley. This is the home of Elizabeth and Darcy. It quickly became pretty boring. Even though, I was a surprised with the ending, I just found myself wishing it was over. I was kind of confused with some aspects and I feel the author added too many different stories and plot points that really had no business. I get that the author was trying to keep the ending a surprise and who really did the killing, it was a little over-kill on all the "evidence." Then the ending wrapped up really quickly that made it pretty cliche. I didn't care for this book!
I haven't really read any of the descriptions for the books on my list. So when I borrowed this book from the library, I was kind of excited that it took place as a sequel to Pride & Prejudice. I LOVE Pride and Prejudice. Then I read the book and I have to say, I was pretty disappointed!
This book takes place 5 years after Pride & Prejudice. So the beginning was nice because it had a re-cap of the weddings and the kids they all had and where everyone was in life now. Then it quickly changed into the plot of the book. This book was a murder mystery that took place at Pemberley. This is the home of Elizabeth and Darcy. It quickly became pretty boring. Even though, I was a surprised with the ending, I just found myself wishing it was over. I was kind of confused with some aspects and I feel the author added too many different stories and plot points that really had no business. I get that the author was trying to keep the ending a surprise and who really did the killing, it was a little over-kill on all the "evidence." Then the ending wrapped up really quickly that made it pretty cliche. I didn't care for this book!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Zero Day- David Baldacci
Time to read: 2 days
This was an okay book. It was further down the list on my excitement to read it but I got through the book pretty fast.
It's another murder mystery, which I have found as a theme. A lot of the books on this list are murder mysteries. Should we be worried that this is what people prefer to read? Ha ha, just kidding.
Anyways, this book is about an army personal being brought in to figure out who and why this family was murdered. It's a town in the middle of nowhere and what they end up finding out is that they are in the middle of a terrorist attack on the United States. I do have to say, I give props to the author for not making the "love interest" and the investigator, have that cliche ending. So you do get some surprises out of the book. Sometimes I get sick of the same endings for every love story. No offense, but love is not that easy and not everyone finds that one person, the same way, every time.
So the book was just an okay. It was interesting enough to get me through it. Mostly, because I always have to know the answer to questions. Although, this book wasn't great to the point I couldn't put it down.
This was an okay book. It was further down the list on my excitement to read it but I got through the book pretty fast.
It's another murder mystery, which I have found as a theme. A lot of the books on this list are murder mysteries. Should we be worried that this is what people prefer to read? Ha ha, just kidding.
Anyways, this book is about an army personal being brought in to figure out who and why this family was murdered. It's a town in the middle of nowhere and what they end up finding out is that they are in the middle of a terrorist attack on the United States. I do have to say, I give props to the author for not making the "love interest" and the investigator, have that cliche ending. So you do get some surprises out of the book. Sometimes I get sick of the same endings for every love story. No offense, but love is not that easy and not everyone finds that one person, the same way, every time.
So the book was just an okay. It was interesting enough to get me through it. Mostly, because I always have to know the answer to questions. Although, this book wasn't great to the point I couldn't put it down.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Inn at Rose Harbor- Debbie Macomber
Time to read: 1 day
I was surprised at how much I disliked this book. It had great reviews and I had to wait a long time to get it from the library because I was like number 40-something to request it on hold.
This book starts off with the tale of the lady who ends up buying this B&B and her story. She then has two different people stay at the inn at the same time. They come to town with "heavy burdens" because she can tell. (Eye Roll #1) It will alternate chapters between each of the three main characters, telling their stories and what happens to them. There is a girl, Abby, who was in a car accident when she was younger and killed her best friend (accident but she was driving). A guy, Josh, who was kicked out by his step-father a few months before graduation. They both don't want to come back but they girl's brother is getting married and the guy's step-father is dying. The girl runs into an old friend and it was just like old times, with 15 years spreading apart the last time they have seen each other (eye roll #2) To me, this would be at least a little bit awkward. Anyways, there's a lot of things that happen during her story that had me rolling my eyes.. Seriously, it was so cheesy it was lame. The same thing happens in the guys story because he has his next door neighbor helping him and they fall deeply in love after 3 days... (eye roll #163) There's a lot of people talking to them from the dead and so on..
I just was so surprised it was so lame. I was thinking I would like this book... but not the case. I don't know, maybe I'm just tainted by "real life" and how life does not tie up into a happily ever after in 3 days. I don't care who you are, life is not easy. Oh, I think by the end of the book I had about 500+ eye rolls...
I was surprised at how much I disliked this book. It had great reviews and I had to wait a long time to get it from the library because I was like number 40-something to request it on hold.
This book starts off with the tale of the lady who ends up buying this B&B and her story. She then has two different people stay at the inn at the same time. They come to town with "heavy burdens" because she can tell. (Eye Roll #1) It will alternate chapters between each of the three main characters, telling their stories and what happens to them. There is a girl, Abby, who was in a car accident when she was younger and killed her best friend (accident but she was driving). A guy, Josh, who was kicked out by his step-father a few months before graduation. They both don't want to come back but they girl's brother is getting married and the guy's step-father is dying. The girl runs into an old friend and it was just like old times, with 15 years spreading apart the last time they have seen each other (eye roll #2) To me, this would be at least a little bit awkward. Anyways, there's a lot of things that happen during her story that had me rolling my eyes.. Seriously, it was so cheesy it was lame. The same thing happens in the guys story because he has his next door neighbor helping him and they fall deeply in love after 3 days... (eye roll #163) There's a lot of people talking to them from the dead and so on..
I just was so surprised it was so lame. I was thinking I would like this book... but not the case. I don't know, maybe I'm just tainted by "real life" and how life does not tie up into a happily ever after in 3 days. I don't care who you are, life is not easy. Oh, I think by the end of the book I had about 500+ eye rolls...
Monday, August 27, 2012
The Drop- Michael Connelly
Days to read: 6 hours
Today was a lazy,rainy day. I finished up another book I was on (non-challenge) and then started the Drop around 2pm. I have to say, I was pretty intrigued from the start. This about a detective who is in a DROP program, which they re-visit cold cases. It starts off with him wanting a case and ends up getting two in one day. One is very politically involved and current and the other is a cold case from 22 years ago. He tries to work both cases at the same time and does it in a way that keeps you hooked. It doesn't get confusing at all and you get caught up trying to figure out both cases! You also get some of the real life scenarios with his daughter and a love interest. It's not a book that's completely all about the cases, but i say this very lightly, it is the premise of the book after all. I really enjoyed this book. It's not the best murder mystery type book out there but it definitely was a good read. I like that I didn't get bored, like some books will do. You also get a taste of how he is betrayed by his partner and then how they come back from this situation. Also, when he starts to feel he is out of the game and he should hand in his badge to retire, he realizes what his job is really about and wants to be in for as long as he can.
Today was a lazy,rainy day. I finished up another book I was on (non-challenge) and then started the Drop around 2pm. I have to say, I was pretty intrigued from the start. This about a detective who is in a DROP program, which they re-visit cold cases. It starts off with him wanting a case and ends up getting two in one day. One is very politically involved and current and the other is a cold case from 22 years ago. He tries to work both cases at the same time and does it in a way that keeps you hooked. It doesn't get confusing at all and you get caught up trying to figure out both cases! You also get some of the real life scenarios with his daughter and a love interest. It's not a book that's completely all about the cases, but i say this very lightly, it is the premise of the book after all. I really enjoyed this book. It's not the best murder mystery type book out there but it definitely was a good read. I like that I didn't get bored, like some books will do. You also get a taste of how he is betrayed by his partner and then how they come back from this situation. Also, when he starts to feel he is out of the game and he should hand in his badge to retire, he realizes what his job is really about and wants to be in for as long as he can.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Tiger's Wife- Tea Obreht
Time to read: 2
Hmm... I'm not quite sure what to say. This book was weirdly interesting? I have to say, I had a hard time following. I was even more shocked to learn the author of this book is younger than I am!
Anyways, this book is about a girl who is telling stories about her grandfather's life and the stories he's told her. The stories he is tells her, end up coming to life in her actual life. Her grandfather dies and she is on a mission to give free medicine to orphaned children. Her grandmother is convinced that she knew of his disease, which she did, and is mad at her for not telling her. There are little instances during her story that she is reminded of her grandfather and then will tell one of his stories. That's good and all but then in his story, she would go on about a particular person in his story and tell their story. It got a little hard to follow at that point. I don't know why but I felt some of the chapthers in this book were a little confusing. I'm still not quite sure how it ended. I was just lost, I guess. I really didn't care for this book.
Hmm... I'm not quite sure what to say. This book was weirdly interesting? I have to say, I had a hard time following. I was even more shocked to learn the author of this book is younger than I am!
Anyways, this book is about a girl who is telling stories about her grandfather's life and the stories he's told her. The stories he is tells her, end up coming to life in her actual life. Her grandfather dies and she is on a mission to give free medicine to orphaned children. Her grandmother is convinced that she knew of his disease, which she did, and is mad at her for not telling her. There are little instances during her story that she is reminded of her grandfather and then will tell one of his stories. That's good and all but then in his story, she would go on about a particular person in his story and tell their story. It got a little hard to follow at that point. I don't know why but I felt some of the chapthers in this book were a little confusing. I'm still not quite sure how it ended. I was just lost, I guess. I really didn't care for this book.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Sarah's Key- Tatiana de Rosnay
Time to read: 4 HOURS
That's right!! It took me 4 hours to get through this book. I know that a lot of my other books were the same but because of work, i had to span it over two days. This book is fantastic! I loved it and it's a book that is not a real happy ending but it's full of emotion and makes you think about life and decisions.
This book flips back and forth (every other chapter) between a little girl during in Paris, 1942 and a journalist in present day. The girl is a Jew and going through the time when Hitler was in charge but his influence in France. It goes back and forth and once you get the little girls tragic story, it stops and it's all about the present day journalist. She ends up on a road to discovery about her family and herself. It's such an sad story but amazing at the same time.
That's right!! It took me 4 hours to get through this book. I know that a lot of my other books were the same but because of work, i had to span it over two days. This book is fantastic! I loved it and it's a book that is not a real happy ending but it's full of emotion and makes you think about life and decisions.
This book flips back and forth (every other chapter) between a little girl during in Paris, 1942 and a journalist in present day. The girl is a Jew and going through the time when Hitler was in charge but his influence in France. It goes back and forth and once you get the little girls tragic story, it stops and it's all about the present day journalist. She ends up on a road to discovery about her family and herself. It's such an sad story but amazing at the same time.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Locked on - Tom Clancy
Time to read: 2 days
This book was my nemesis. It was seriously the book I did not want to read at all. It just did not interest me at all from the description. It was also a pretty big book. Although, it was a faster read than Stephen Kings 11/22/63, which was about equal in length.
I do have to say, I did not really care for this book. It just didn't interest me and I forced myself through it because I just wanted to be finished with it. He has some interesting plot twists and every few chapters has another characters point of view. I figured out the ending pretty quickly. There are a lot of times it was just plain boring and just hard to get through. There's A LOT of military terms and references. I wouldn't really recommend this book. Sometimes they say not to judge a book by it's cover, in this case, do it.
This book was my nemesis. It was seriously the book I did not want to read at all. It just did not interest me at all from the description. It was also a pretty big book. Although, it was a faster read than Stephen Kings 11/22/63, which was about equal in length.
I do have to say, I did not really care for this book. It just didn't interest me and I forced myself through it because I just wanted to be finished with it. He has some interesting plot twists and every few chapters has another characters point of view. I figured out the ending pretty quickly. There are a lot of times it was just plain boring and just hard to get through. There's A LOT of military terms and references. I wouldn't really recommend this book. Sometimes they say not to judge a book by it's cover, in this case, do it.
Friday, August 10, 2012
August SUMMER challenge!
I recently found the awesome website of GoodReads! Actually, by recent, I mean today. Ha ha. Anyways, I think it's a great thing for readers! I look forward to finding so many more books to read and sharing what I have read. Anyways, there's SO many "book clubs" and that's awesome.
They have so many different challenges as well. I decided to add one to the month of August. I don't think this is too much to take on with my current challange, since I'm pretty much close to finishing that. I only have to read 3 books because I've read 3 of them this month already. We just fill out the word SUMMER with book titles that start with the letter..
S- Starters- Lissa Price
R- Rapture- Lauren Kate
They have so many different challenges as well. I decided to add one to the month of August. I don't think this is too much to take on with my current challange, since I'm pretty much close to finishing that. I only have to read 3 books because I've read 3 of them this month already. We just fill out the word SUMMER with book titles that start with the letter..
U- Unearthly- Cynthia Hand
M- Moonlight- Rachel Hawthorne
M- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children-Ransom Riggs
E- Enchanted- Alethea Kontis
:)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The Next Always- Nora Roberts
Time to read: 3 days
Oh, Nora Roberts... I read her books like crazy throughout high school and a little after. Then I kind of got sick of the repetitiveness... I haven't read a Nora Roberts romance novel in a long time, at least 4 years or so. I do have to say, I missed her. ha ha. I know all of her books start and end the same way. A pair, who are attracted to each other and can't figure out why, fall in love but pretend they aren't, and then have some major event come between them where they "break up" and then get back together and have this great reunion. I have to say, that sounds kind of negative. Even though, I know how it works, I just can't help loving them. You just get so caught up in the stories by situation. I think that's how she gets you. As always, her books are a trilogy or quartet.. You usually can figure out who is going to get paired up by the first book. I do love the bridal quartet. I just love the friendships and how strong they are and how they are always there for each other. This book seems to be going along the same way and I know that once I have some time and finish this challenge, I'm going to finish the trilogy. Although, I get sick of the formula, I love NR books... Weird but true, such as I am.
Oh, Nora Roberts... I read her books like crazy throughout high school and a little after. Then I kind of got sick of the repetitiveness... I haven't read a Nora Roberts romance novel in a long time, at least 4 years or so. I do have to say, I missed her. ha ha. I know all of her books start and end the same way. A pair, who are attracted to each other and can't figure out why, fall in love but pretend they aren't, and then have some major event come between them where they "break up" and then get back together and have this great reunion. I have to say, that sounds kind of negative. Even though, I know how it works, I just can't help loving them. You just get so caught up in the stories by situation. I think that's how she gets you. As always, her books are a trilogy or quartet.. You usually can figure out who is going to get paired up by the first book. I do love the bridal quartet. I just love the friendships and how strong they are and how they are always there for each other. This book seems to be going along the same way and I know that once I have some time and finish this challenge, I'm going to finish the trilogy. Although, I get sick of the formula, I love NR books... Weird but true, such as I am.
Wife by Wednesday- Catherine Bybee
Time to read: 2 days
This was actually better than I thought it was going to be. It's a cute romance story. It's about a man who has to have a wife ASAP to meet the demands of his dying father's will. Haven't you read a few books where this is the case? If not, I must read too much. haha. So he reaches out to a company that does match-making and he wants to give 10 million for a one year contract. She really needs the money to get her business really take off. Instead of having another girl, he wants her to do it. No sharing of a bed, no love and just strictly a business proposition. Yeah, fat chance. That never works out! Someone always ends up falling in love. Well, of course, the man who could never be caught, has fallen in love with her. She with him and so the story goes. It is definitely a sweet, quick read. Even though, it's quite similar to a lot of other books I've read, I still enjoyed it.
This was actually better than I thought it was going to be. It's a cute romance story. It's about a man who has to have a wife ASAP to meet the demands of his dying father's will. Haven't you read a few books where this is the case? If not, I must read too much. haha. So he reaches out to a company that does match-making and he wants to give 10 million for a one year contract. She really needs the money to get her business really take off. Instead of having another girl, he wants her to do it. No sharing of a bed, no love and just strictly a business proposition. Yeah, fat chance. That never works out! Someone always ends up falling in love. Well, of course, the man who could never be caught, has fallen in love with her. She with him and so the story goes. It is definitely a sweet, quick read. Even though, it's quite similar to a lot of other books I've read, I still enjoyed it.
The Christmas Wedding- James Patterson
Time to read: 1 day
When I checked this book out from the library, the librarian couldn't stop talking about how much she loved this book. I have to say, I had to agree for the most part. It's a quick, fast read and sometimes can be a bit cheesy. It was really heart-warming and a great Christmas feeling story. It's about a women who her husband has passed and children are all out of the house and she keeps in touch through video chats. She decides to tell them all they have to come home for Christmas because she's getting married on Christmas day and tells them it's one of three men. She doesn't even tell the men which one it is, so throughout the story you have to kind of try and figure out like the rest of them which one it will be. This was a great story and very sweet but it wasn't by far one of his best books. I definitely liked some of his other books on my list better.
When I checked this book out from the library, the librarian couldn't stop talking about how much she loved this book. I have to say, I had to agree for the most part. It's a quick, fast read and sometimes can be a bit cheesy. It was really heart-warming and a great Christmas feeling story. It's about a women who her husband has passed and children are all out of the house and she keeps in touch through video chats. She decides to tell them all they have to come home for Christmas because she's getting married on Christmas day and tells them it's one of three men. She doesn't even tell the men which one it is, so throughout the story you have to kind of try and figure out like the rest of them which one it will be. This was a great story and very sweet but it wasn't by far one of his best books. I definitely liked some of his other books on my list better.
Sing You Home- Jodi Picoult
Time to read: 3 days
The story of the book was pretty sad to start. It's about how this married couple has been struggling for children and seven months into her last pregnancy she loses the baby. It ends up breaking her marriage apart and she ends up finding a friend, who she then falls in love with and they try to start a family. They are fighting with for the rights of the embryos left from her marriage and so on. This book was written by the author to support gay rights and personal property. I'm not really going to state what I thought or how I felt or whether or not I liked this book. I'm not going to say whether I do/don't support gay rights. It's a personal opinion and belief and I have the right to feel the way I do. I just feel like anyone can do whatever they want and that's it. None of my business. It's also none of your business on how I feel about the issue. I just don't want to get into all the politics when this was not the point of this challenge. Good Day :)
The story of the book was pretty sad to start. It's about how this married couple has been struggling for children and seven months into her last pregnancy she loses the baby. It ends up breaking her marriage apart and she ends up finding a friend, who she then falls in love with and they try to start a family. They are fighting with for the rights of the embryos left from her marriage and so on. This book was written by the author to support gay rights and personal property. I'm not really going to state what I thought or how I felt or whether or not I liked this book. I'm not going to say whether I do/don't support gay rights. It's a personal opinion and belief and I have the right to feel the way I do. I just feel like anyone can do whatever they want and that's it. None of my business. It's also none of your business on how I feel about the issue. I just don't want to get into all the politics when this was not the point of this challenge. Good Day :)
The Litigators- John Grisham
Days to read: 5
This book had an interesting enough plot but it was just too much "litigation" for me. ha ha. get it? Anyways, it's about a man who ends up leaving his big fancy job to join a small town, low end office and how he ends up fitting in and saving it and so on... I mean, i know people enjoy these books because it was on the top 50 bestsellers but it's just not for me. It's so weird because I liked the Confession by Grisham but didn't like this book as much. I got through it okay but it was just too much court room business for me.
This book had an interesting enough plot but it was just too much "litigation" for me. ha ha. get it? Anyways, it's about a man who ends up leaving his big fancy job to join a small town, low end office and how he ends up fitting in and saving it and so on... I mean, i know people enjoy these books because it was on the top 50 bestsellers but it's just not for me. It's so weird because I liked the Confession by Grisham but didn't like this book as much. I got through it okay but it was just too much court room business for me.
The Confession- John Grisham
Days to read: 3
I'm not really into books or movies that are all about law cases and litigation. I do have to say, this book was so good. It's about a man who kidnaps, rapes and murders a high school cheerleader. The authorities are convinced her boyfriend the high school football captain is guilty. With no other evidence, he is tried and found guilty and given the death penalty. The guy who actually did it find it amusing that the authorities think they are so amazing for finding the murderer when they are wrong. Nine years pass and they are one week from the execution. The actual guy who is guilty is about to die and decides to do the right thing and confess. They do not want to believe him and he finally has to work had to convince them and tell them where, what and when everything happened, leading them to the evidence. The whole time you are trying to figure out whether they will have enough time to beat the execution of an innocent man. It's got some grey areas but really it's an interesting read.
I'm not really into books or movies that are all about law cases and litigation. I do have to say, this book was so good. It's about a man who kidnaps, rapes and murders a high school cheerleader. The authorities are convinced her boyfriend the high school football captain is guilty. With no other evidence, he is tried and found guilty and given the death penalty. The guy who actually did it find it amusing that the authorities think they are so amazing for finding the murderer when they are wrong. Nine years pass and they are one week from the execution. The actual guy who is guilty is about to die and decides to do the right thing and confess. They do not want to believe him and he finally has to work had to convince them and tell them where, what and when everything happened, leading them to the evidence. The whole time you are trying to figure out whether they will have enough time to beat the execution of an innocent man. It's got some grey areas but really it's an interesting read.
Only 13 left!!!
So I only have 13 books left on my list!! I have 5 more months so I know it will definitely be completed before the year is up! I have to say, I loved this idea.I definitely will not be doing it every year because it is a big time commitment. It's like something that looms overhead all year long. I am so glad that I did this because I have found so many more authors that I just thoroughly enjoy. I have also found authors that I don't enjoy as much, no offense, just not my style. I have re-read every book that I have read previously except for the actual Twilight book. I don't know, i do have 5 more months, so we will see.
As of right now, I have just one book that i have to hurdle and that is Tom Clancy's Locked On. I have checked this book out several times and just never could open it up. It just sounds like a book I wont enjoy and it is H-U-G-E. I know that it will definitely take me a long time to read. I have gotten through the other books that I thought would be difficult and some of them were and some of them I really ended up loving. Like they say, can't judge a book by it's cover. I guess we will have to see if Clancy's is as bad as I think it will be.
Also, one more thing I want to clear up... The "days to read" are not necessarily accurate. For example, if i say 2 days, it's because I had to work or something else came up and I had to span it out over a couple days. Although, if I had nothing to do, I would have finished in less than 24 hours for sure. Some of them I did, but I can't remember which. I guess I should have written my little info-bits about each book sooner than wait until I'm almost through the challenge. ha ha.
I think that's all for now... I will definitely be doing an update after I'm finished! Can't wait! Only 13 more to go!! Woot Woot!!
As of right now, I have just one book that i have to hurdle and that is Tom Clancy's Locked On. I have checked this book out several times and just never could open it up. It just sounds like a book I wont enjoy and it is H-U-G-E. I know that it will definitely take me a long time to read. I have gotten through the other books that I thought would be difficult and some of them were and some of them I really ended up loving. Like they say, can't judge a book by it's cover. I guess we will have to see if Clancy's is as bad as I think it will be.
Also, one more thing I want to clear up... The "days to read" are not necessarily accurate. For example, if i say 2 days, it's because I had to work or something else came up and I had to span it out over a couple days. Although, if I had nothing to do, I would have finished in less than 24 hours for sure. Some of them I did, but I can't remember which. I guess I should have written my little info-bits about each book sooner than wait until I'm almost through the challenge. ha ha.
I think that's all for now... I will definitely be doing an update after I'm finished! Can't wait! Only 13 more to go!! Woot Woot!!
The Snow Angel- Glenn Beck
Days to read: 1
I really enjoyed this book! It is a story about a wife who is beaten by her husband. It is about how she struggles with freeing herself from him but keeping her daughter safe from what is going on at home. She ends up re-connecting with old family and finding out how strong she really is and making some life changes. The whole time you are just rooting for this girl to get away from her husband and hope she does so in the end. It is such a beautiful story of how she connects with her daughter and family. It is such a sweet book and very uplifting.
I really enjoyed this book! It is a story about a wife who is beaten by her husband. It is about how she struggles with freeing herself from him but keeping her daughter safe from what is going on at home. She ends up re-connecting with old family and finding out how strong she really is and making some life changes. The whole time you are just rooting for this girl to get away from her husband and hope she does so in the end. It is such a beautiful story of how she connects with her daughter and family. It is such a sweet book and very uplifting.
Bossypants- Tina Fey
Time to read: 2 days
What can I say? It's Tina Fey! It was a bit longer than Ellen's book but I'm pretty sure I liked Ellen's a little more. Tina's book is more of a tell-all about her childhood and how she grew up and how she got to where she is now. Don't get me wrong, she is hilarious! It was definitely a book I really enjoyed. But I liked Ellen's more because hers was just so random. I think most of it is just "journal entries" that she randomly had throughout the years that she decides to share with everyone, unlike Tina's which is more kind of a biography. lol. It's definitely funny and I would have read it even if it wasn't on the list.
What can I say? It's Tina Fey! It was a bit longer than Ellen's book but I'm pretty sure I liked Ellen's a little more. Tina's book is more of a tell-all about her childhood and how she grew up and how she got to where she is now. Don't get me wrong, she is hilarious! It was definitely a book I really enjoyed. But I liked Ellen's more because hers was just so random. I think most of it is just "journal entries" that she randomly had throughout the years that she decides to share with everyone, unlike Tina's which is more kind of a biography. lol. It's definitely funny and I would have read it even if it wasn't on the list.
Red Mist- Patricia Cornwell
Time to read: 3 days
This book is so amazing! I usually don't like murder-mystery type books, just mystery, but this book I really enjoyed. The whole time you are on a journey trying to find out who committed this huge murder. They have someone in jail, they have suspicions and they end up hiring a medical examiner, Kay, who is just brilliant. Even though her life becomes threatened and those around her are being killed and hurt, she ends up solving this case and it's so intriguing. There are so many options that I didn't figure it out until just about the end. It was a great read and I will have to follow this author since she is making a series off the main character, Kay.
This book is so amazing! I usually don't like murder-mystery type books, just mystery, but this book I really enjoyed. The whole time you are on a journey trying to find out who committed this huge murder. They have someone in jail, they have suspicions and they end up hiring a medical examiner, Kay, who is just brilliant. Even though her life becomes threatened and those around her are being killed and hurt, she ends up solving this case and it's so intriguing. There are so many options that I didn't figure it out until just about the end. It was a great read and I will have to follow this author since she is making a series off the main character, Kay.
Seriously...I'm Kidding- Ellen Degeneres
Time to read: 1 day
Yep, this was definitely a quick read! I LOVED it though. I am already a huge fan of Ellen. I watch her show everyday, in season, and follow her on twitter. She's just so clever and hilarious? Whatever the word, she has it in this book as well. I wouldn't have doubted that anyways. One of the themes i got, she wants to do a finding nemo 2... ha ha. This is a book any of her fans should read. You will enjoy it! Sometimes I wish i was as cleverly funny as she is.
Yep, this was definitely a quick read! I LOVED it though. I am already a huge fan of Ellen. I watch her show everyday, in season, and follow her on twitter. She's just so clever and hilarious? Whatever the word, she has it in this book as well. I wouldn't have doubted that anyways. One of the themes i got, she wants to do a finding nemo 2... ha ha. This is a book any of her fans should read. You will enjoy it! Sometimes I wish i was as cleverly funny as she is.
House of Night Series- P.C. & Kristen Cast
Time to read: 2 days
This is another series that I might be biased in because I already was a fan before I saw the last book was on the list. I've been following this series for quite some time now, probably 4 or 5 years. That would be because there are like 9 books in the series now, with the 10th coming out in October.
These are pretty much based on a young vampire who has to deal with evil vampires. Each book takes you onto a new journey and problem she has to face, such as, love, war, death, evil and good. They are very interesting you do get hooked into the story. These books are good but they are in no way written greatly. Since she co-writes with her daughter there are a lot of references to "in the times" slang and such. At times it can be a bit corny but overall they are great books. I think they are in the process of making this a movie? That will be interesting since there are now 10 books and going to be 12 in all. So we will see how it turns out.
This is another series that I might be biased in because I already was a fan before I saw the last book was on the list. I've been following this series for quite some time now, probably 4 or 5 years. That would be because there are like 9 books in the series now, with the 10th coming out in October.
These are pretty much based on a young vampire who has to deal with evil vampires. Each book takes you onto a new journey and problem she has to face, such as, love, war, death, evil and good. They are very interesting you do get hooked into the story. These books are good but they are in no way written greatly. Since she co-writes with her daughter there are a lot of references to "in the times" slang and such. At times it can be a bit corny but overall they are great books. I think they are in the process of making this a movie? That will be interesting since there are now 10 books and going to be 12 in all. So we will see how it turns out.
Twilight Series- Stephanie Meyer
Time to read: 4 days
Of course, I had already read these books previously. I did not re-read the Twilight book but I did re-read the Breaking Dawn book. Also, just like all other movies from books, the books are always much better. No difference here with the Twilight Series.
These are really good books, I enjoyed them a lot. I do have to say my favorite book is Eclipse and my least favorite book would have to be Breaking Dawn. I just hate how fast she goes through the Breaking Dawn book. It was so rushed that it was disappointing, to say the least. I do like how she went from Bella to Jacob to Bella's point of view throughout the book but I hate how it is so rushed. I feel like a lot of things are just not explained and there's SOO many new characters and so much going on that you can get lost. I am nervous to see how this last movie turns out. I'm sure they are going to have to add a battle since they definitely don't do that in the book. We will see. Breaking Dawn is definitely my least of the series.
Of course, I had already read these books previously. I did not re-read the Twilight book but I did re-read the Breaking Dawn book. Also, just like all other movies from books, the books are always much better. No difference here with the Twilight Series.
These are really good books, I enjoyed them a lot. I do have to say my favorite book is Eclipse and my least favorite book would have to be Breaking Dawn. I just hate how fast she goes through the Breaking Dawn book. It was so rushed that it was disappointing, to say the least. I do like how she went from Bella to Jacob to Bella's point of view throughout the book but I hate how it is so rushed. I feel like a lot of things are just not explained and there's SOO many new characters and so much going on that you can get lost. I am nervous to see how this last movie turns out. I'm sure they are going to have to add a battle since they definitely don't do that in the book. We will see. Breaking Dawn is definitely my least of the series.
The Infernal Devices- Cassandra Clare
Time to read: 3 days
I have to say, when I saw these on the list, I was so excited! I LOVE Cassandra Clare. She is the author of the Mortal Instruments, which are just about my favorite series! I had wanted to start the Infernal Devices but never had the time. So when I saw the two books in the series on my list, I was stoked. Like the MI series, I love this series as well.
The series is a prequel to the MI series but it's not neccessary to read one before the other. You will have no problem following either series without the other and vice versa.
Clockwork Angel
This book is so thrilling! I love how it's so much more different than the MI series because it's way before the time and they are fighting a whole different war. There are many of the main (older) characters from the MI series in this series. They, of course, are younger and have so much more backstory in this book. I love how it connects the books in this one way. Although, the MI series is more of an Angel-vs- Demon war and this book is more a shadow hunter vs. mechanical (ie. robot) war.
Clockwork Prince
This book carries on the story as the previous book but now you just completely love the characters so much more. They are still fighting this war and in the end there's a huge twist that you just don't know if you should be sad or just plain in awe of how the last book (Clockwork Princess, not out yet) is going to be so amazing. She sets up for some pretty great things to happen and I can't wait to read it! March woot woot!!
I may be a little biased since I'm such a HUGE fan of the MI series but I do have to say she does out-do herself with this prequel. I really enjoyed these books just as much as the MI series and I was a little worried about how she was going to do this. Also, with any author you get nervous when a movie is coming from the books and wonder if they are just doing so for the money.. but i can say, it is not the case with these books. Loved them!!!
I have to say, when I saw these on the list, I was so excited! I LOVE Cassandra Clare. She is the author of the Mortal Instruments, which are just about my favorite series! I had wanted to start the Infernal Devices but never had the time. So when I saw the two books in the series on my list, I was stoked. Like the MI series, I love this series as well.
The series is a prequel to the MI series but it's not neccessary to read one before the other. You will have no problem following either series without the other and vice versa.
Clockwork Angel
This book is so thrilling! I love how it's so much more different than the MI series because it's way before the time and they are fighting a whole different war. There are many of the main (older) characters from the MI series in this series. They, of course, are younger and have so much more backstory in this book. I love how it connects the books in this one way. Although, the MI series is more of an Angel-vs- Demon war and this book is more a shadow hunter vs. mechanical (ie. robot) war.
Clockwork Prince
This book carries on the story as the previous book but now you just completely love the characters so much more. They are still fighting this war and in the end there's a huge twist that you just don't know if you should be sad or just plain in awe of how the last book (Clockwork Princess, not out yet) is going to be so amazing. She sets up for some pretty great things to happen and I can't wait to read it! March woot woot!!
I may be a little biased since I'm such a HUGE fan of the MI series but I do have to say she does out-do herself with this prequel. I really enjoyed these books just as much as the MI series and I was a little worried about how she was going to do this. Also, with any author you get nervous when a movie is coming from the books and wonder if they are just doing so for the money.. but i can say, it is not the case with these books. Loved them!!!
Witch & Wizard Series- James Patterson
Time to read: week and a half.
Really, if I didn't have a job, I could have finished all three books in a couple of days. They are definitely a quick read. They are for teens so they are a pretty easy read. I didn't have the first book on my list so instead of just getting into the series in the middle, I decided to go ahead and start from the beginning. So I added another book to my count that was not on the list.
Witch & Wizard
This was the first book and I have to say, the plot did keep me interested enough to want to read the last two books in the series. It's about a sister and brother that are being accused of being a witch and wizard (their parents hiding it from them) and taken into custody to be killed. It is about a government that wants to get rid of all those who have abilities or traits of being a witch and wizard. They end up being pretty powerful and get themselves out of the prison. It starts off the book with the two waiting in line to be executed and then takes you back to the beginning of the story. At the end of the book it takes you to the execution again and ... to be continued...
Witch & Wizard: The Gift
The second book starts off with the execution of the sister and the brother trying to save her. She ends up being killed but not really. She was powerful enough to make them think she was dead. Throughout the book they become like renegades and try to save as many children they can from the prisons and making an army of their own. They start to find out more about their powers and how to use them.
Witch & Wizard: The Fire
This book is about their journey to fight "The One" government and find their parents. Of course you can probably guess how it ends.
These were good books for teens but they weren't great. There are definitely other books in the "teen" group that are better than these. I didn't hate them and didn't love them.. more like a middle ground.. haha.. Anyways, at least they weren't boring! That would have made them difficult to get through!
Really, if I didn't have a job, I could have finished all three books in a couple of days. They are definitely a quick read. They are for teens so they are a pretty easy read. I didn't have the first book on my list so instead of just getting into the series in the middle, I decided to go ahead and start from the beginning. So I added another book to my count that was not on the list.
Witch & Wizard
This was the first book and I have to say, the plot did keep me interested enough to want to read the last two books in the series. It's about a sister and brother that are being accused of being a witch and wizard (their parents hiding it from them) and taken into custody to be killed. It is about a government that wants to get rid of all those who have abilities or traits of being a witch and wizard. They end up being pretty powerful and get themselves out of the prison. It starts off the book with the two waiting in line to be executed and then takes you back to the beginning of the story. At the end of the book it takes you to the execution again and ... to be continued...
Witch & Wizard: The Gift
The second book starts off with the execution of the sister and the brother trying to save her. She ends up being killed but not really. She was powerful enough to make them think she was dead. Throughout the book they become like renegades and try to save as many children they can from the prisons and making an army of their own. They start to find out more about their powers and how to use them.
Witch & Wizard: The Fire
This book is about their journey to fight "The One" government and find their parents. Of course you can probably guess how it ends.
These were good books for teens but they weren't great. There are definitely other books in the "teen" group that are better than these. I didn't hate them and didn't love them.. more like a middle ground.. haha.. Anyways, at least they weren't boring! That would have made them difficult to get through!
Night Circus- Erin Morgenstern
Time to read: 2 days
This book was interesting from the get go. It's a very quick read but the plot is catching. It's about how lives can be pre-determined before they even start and how the pride of ones can ruin your life. It goes through all the struggles and complications with a couple and a way for them to find a way out of the lives that were pre-determined for them by their mentors (one is a father). It's a big game and really you wonder how they are going to get out of the game without losing everything.
I got through this book so quickly just because I had to know how this was going to work out. Not only that, it's a smaller book and I usually get through books pretty fast. It was definitely a book I'm glad I read but not one of my favorites out of all the books I've read so far.
This book was interesting from the get go. It's a very quick read but the plot is catching. It's about how lives can be pre-determined before they even start and how the pride of ones can ruin your life. It goes through all the struggles and complications with a couple and a way for them to find a way out of the lives that were pre-determined for them by their mentors (one is a father). It's a big game and really you wonder how they are going to get out of the game without losing everything.
I got through this book so quickly just because I had to know how this was going to work out. Not only that, it's a smaller book and I usually get through books pretty fast. It was definitely a book I'm glad I read but not one of my favorites out of all the books I've read so far.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children- Ransom Riggs
Time to read: 4 days
This book is definitely strange. There are a lot of pictures in it that are quite disturbing. I got through the first 2 chapters and became so freaked out i had to hide the book. When it comes to the photos, it kinda freaked me out. I refused to read it and told my husband that I was going to have to quit my challenge or switch out the book. I just couldn't make myself read it.
He decided that he would read it and see how bad it really was. He got through it in two days and told me that I should read it because if not, i would feel guilty for not really completing my challenge, if i were to switch it out.
So when he was home, I decided to give it a second go. This book turned out to be a little more interesting the further I got. I didn't quite like it as much as my husband did. There's a lot of strange photos and plot developments that were kind of strange.
Even though, I'm glad I actually read it, I didn't like it. It was just too hard for me to get past all the creepiness that was in this book! I will say it is a really quick read and I'm sure there are many that would really enjoy it but this book was definitely not for me! That's totally okay though, I knew I wouldn't like all the books from this list. That was kind of the point, find new authors I like and ones that I know I don't like.
This book is definitely strange. There are a lot of pictures in it that are quite disturbing. I got through the first 2 chapters and became so freaked out i had to hide the book. When it comes to the photos, it kinda freaked me out. I refused to read it and told my husband that I was going to have to quit my challenge or switch out the book. I just couldn't make myself read it.
He decided that he would read it and see how bad it really was. He got through it in two days and told me that I should read it because if not, i would feel guilty for not really completing my challenge, if i were to switch it out.
So when he was home, I decided to give it a second go. This book turned out to be a little more interesting the further I got. I didn't quite like it as much as my husband did. There's a lot of strange photos and plot developments that were kind of strange.
Even though, I'm glad I actually read it, I didn't like it. It was just too hard for me to get past all the creepiness that was in this book! I will say it is a really quick read and I'm sure there are many that would really enjoy it but this book was definitely not for me! That's totally okay though, I knew I wouldn't like all the books from this list. That was kind of the point, find new authors I like and ones that I know I don't like.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Janet Evanovich- Stephanie Plum Series
Time to read: 2 days
I started off this book with the very last book! Explosive Eighteen was the last book and the first I read. I also didn't realize it was a series! I really, really find these books enjoyable. I am now starting my collection of the books so i can read them all!
Explosive Eighteen
For not knowing this was an actual series, it wasn't that hard to follow. Each book has the same characters and they grow throughout the series but they mainly follow a set of new cases throughout each. Even after reading this book i was anxious for the next book because of the love triangle! I didn't even get all of the storyline and I was excited for the possibilities!
Smokin Seventeen
I should have read this book before Explosive Eighteen but I wasn't smart enough to put it together haha! I realized in this book that it does carry one case(person) into the next book which makes so much more sense now!
One for the Money
I watched the movie after I read the book because I really enjoyed the book. I didn't think I'd like it from the previews but I was wrong. See what the world of books can do for you? :) This book is important because it introduces all the characters and the backstories to get you to understand her relationship with them all throughout the books.
I really like these books. They are funny, witty and quite enjoyable! I can't wait to finish my challage and I will be reading the whole series from start! I can't believe there are 10 books so far!!! I also found out she started another series the Lizzie one and I'll look into that after I get through the Stephanie Plum series.
I started off this book with the very last book! Explosive Eighteen was the last book and the first I read. I also didn't realize it was a series! I really, really find these books enjoyable. I am now starting my collection of the books so i can read them all!
Explosive Eighteen
For not knowing this was an actual series, it wasn't that hard to follow. Each book has the same characters and they grow throughout the series but they mainly follow a set of new cases throughout each. Even after reading this book i was anxious for the next book because of the love triangle! I didn't even get all of the storyline and I was excited for the possibilities!
Smokin Seventeen
I should have read this book before Explosive Eighteen but I wasn't smart enough to put it together haha! I realized in this book that it does carry one case(person) into the next book which makes so much more sense now!
One for the Money
I watched the movie after I read the book because I really enjoyed the book. I didn't think I'd like it from the previews but I was wrong. See what the world of books can do for you? :) This book is important because it introduces all the characters and the backstories to get you to understand her relationship with them all throughout the books.
I really like these books. They are funny, witty and quite enjoyable! I can't wait to finish my challage and I will be reading the whole series from start! I can't believe there are 10 books so far!!! I also found out she started another series the Lizzie one and I'll look into that after I get through the Stephanie Plum series.
Kill Alex Cross- James Patterson
Time to read: 4 days
I have many books on my list by this author and I have to say, I really enjoy his writing. This is one of my favorite books from my list by him. I know there are a lot of books in this series. I was worried about just being thrown into a series at the end but really, it's kind of not a sequence. It's just a different case with some of the same characters. I didn't realize that some of the books have already been made to movies, which i really enjoyed. So I will definitely be reading more in the Cross series. It's a book about a detective who tries to solve all these cases. I enjoy books like this because I always try to figure out the ending before I read it. Usually, I'm spot on but sometimes I get blindsided :)
I have many books on my list by this author and I have to say, I really enjoy his writing. This is one of my favorite books from my list by him. I know there are a lot of books in this series. I was worried about just being thrown into a series at the end but really, it's kind of not a sequence. It's just a different case with some of the same characters. I didn't realize that some of the books have already been made to movies, which i really enjoyed. So I will definitely be reading more in the Cross series. It's a book about a detective who tries to solve all these cases. I enjoy books like this because I always try to figure out the ending before I read it. Usually, I'm spot on but sometimes I get blindsided :)
The Help- Kathryn Stockett
Time to read: 2 days
I loved this book! This book is mostly in the point of the view of the maid. You get so much more back story and details than the movie, which i also loved. This book makes you question things and it pulls you into the emotions that they feel. It makes you laugh and the same time cry. It's so well written and the story is just so good.
It is definitely a book I would recommend to everyone! It's also very eye opening!
I loved this book! This book is mostly in the point of the view of the maid. You get so much more back story and details than the movie, which i also loved. This book makes you question things and it pulls you into the emotions that they feel. It makes you laugh and the same time cry. It's so well written and the story is just so good.
It is definitely a book I would recommend to everyone! It's also very eye opening!
Hunger Games Trilogy- Suzanne Collins
Total time to read: 6 Days
To be fair, I already had read these books. With the movie coming out, it made me want to re-read them and so I did. I fell in love with these books at least 6 months before I started my challenge. They are really great reads and I know they are a weird concept but it's totally worth giving it a chance. I promise, you'll love them!
Hunger Games
The first book is packed of SO much information. I will say it is a lot different than the actual movie (better too). It gives you so much background information that you will need throughout the series. It gets you so hooked from the start.
Catching Fire
This book was my favorite of the three. It has so much going on but the story is just thrilling. You go back to the games and this time the games are much worse. Catniss and Peeta's characters become so much closer in this book too.
Mockingjay
This was my least favorite. Although, the ending is satisfactory, the book itself is a little disappointing. The book carries you through all these major events so fast. The ending just happens out of nowhere and SO much happens that you really miss out on. At one point, she wakes up and we are so far into the future with a whole different ruler and so on... It just all feels too rushed for me. The ending works but the way the author gets there is not so great.
Overall, I loved these books just like the rest of America. The story just pulls in from the beginning and you don't want to let go. The movie is also really good! Books are always better than movies though.
To be fair, I already had read these books. With the movie coming out, it made me want to re-read them and so I did. I fell in love with these books at least 6 months before I started my challenge. They are really great reads and I know they are a weird concept but it's totally worth giving it a chance. I promise, you'll love them!
Hunger Games
The first book is packed of SO much information. I will say it is a lot different than the actual movie (better too). It gives you so much background information that you will need throughout the series. It gets you so hooked from the start.
Catching Fire
This book was my favorite of the three. It has so much going on but the story is just thrilling. You go back to the games and this time the games are much worse. Catniss and Peeta's characters become so much closer in this book too.
Mockingjay
This was my least favorite. Although, the ending is satisfactory, the book itself is a little disappointing. The book carries you through all these major events so fast. The ending just happens out of nowhere and SO much happens that you really miss out on. At one point, she wakes up and we are so far into the future with a whole different ruler and so on... It just all feels too rushed for me. The ending works but the way the author gets there is not so great.
Overall, I loved these books just like the rest of America. The story just pulls in from the beginning and you don't want to let go. The movie is also really good! Books are always better than movies though.
Stieg Larsson Millennium Series
Time to read all three: a little over a week
I loved this series! I can say I ended up reading this whole series in a little over a week. That's fast for how lenghty these books are! The story is kind of out there, there are some things that are pretty graphic but really it's quite minor. I know most people have seen the movie, which is good but not the same. As the story goes when it comes to movies from books.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
I will say though, the first 150ish pages of this book were brutal to get through. It was just so boring and so much random information it seemed. Once you passed this part of the book the story became way more interesting and so hard to put down. It opens up a whole can of worms that will come out throughout the series. Besides the opening of the book, it was a great read. It captures you into the story that you don't want to end!
The Girl Who Played with Fire
This was my favorite book! It's so packed full of technology and turns that keep you fascinated. It really will make you fall in love with the main character, Lisbeth. I remember being through this book so quick and just going to buy the third so i could keep going in the matter of hours.
The girl who kicked the hornest Nest
This was an amazing ending to the series! It starts off making you wonder how in the world this girl is going to make it and she again proves how amazing she is. She is kept isolated and still she ends up doing things that save her life and you just wonder in amazement. I'm so glad I read these books because they are just amazing!
I loved this series! I can say I ended up reading this whole series in a little over a week. That's fast for how lenghty these books are! The story is kind of out there, there are some things that are pretty graphic but really it's quite minor. I know most people have seen the movie, which is good but not the same. As the story goes when it comes to movies from books.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
I will say though, the first 150ish pages of this book were brutal to get through. It was just so boring and so much random information it seemed. Once you passed this part of the book the story became way more interesting and so hard to put down. It opens up a whole can of worms that will come out throughout the series. Besides the opening of the book, it was a great read. It captures you into the story that you don't want to end!
The Girl Who Played with Fire
This was my favorite book! It's so packed full of technology and turns that keep you fascinated. It really will make you fall in love with the main character, Lisbeth. I remember being through this book so quick and just going to buy the third so i could keep going in the matter of hours.
The girl who kicked the hornest Nest
This was an amazing ending to the series! It starts off making you wonder how in the world this girl is going to make it and she again proves how amazing she is. She is kept isolated and still she ends up doing things that save her life and you just wonder in amazement. I'm so glad I read these books because they are just amazing!
11/22/63- Stephen King
Time to read: 8 days
This is my first Stephen King book. I understand why he is such a popular author but he's not for me. This book was one on my list of "not too excited to read." It did take me a bit longer to get through but it was a HUGE book!
The plot for this book is pretty much great. It was really a great story and I rather enjoyed it. It's about a man who comes upon a place he can time travel back to the same date every time, September 9, 1958. The guy (AL) who shares this time portal wants him to finish what he cannot (he's dying) and keep from Kennedy being assassinated. Al feels if he was not assassinated the world would be in a much better place. He decides to do this and while doing so he takes it upon himself to save the lives of some in his current world. He has to live in this world until he is sure of how to stop the assassination of Kennedy. The thing is, a few years before he is to stop the killing, he ends up in a town and ends up falling in love with a girl and the town. He ends up sharing what he is there to do with her and she tries to help him when the time comes to stop the assassination and ends up being killed. He goes back to 2011 to save her (reset time) and finds it has become a much worse place. I dont want to ruin the ending so that's all I'm going to say!
In result, the story is great and interesting but the part I dont like is King's style. He DRAGS everything out so much. He has so much detail that it makes the story hard to follow. How can a book have too much detail? Well he managaes it and that is my problem with his book. Maybe I'm just too impatient! hah!
This is my first Stephen King book. I understand why he is such a popular author but he's not for me. This book was one on my list of "not too excited to read." It did take me a bit longer to get through but it was a HUGE book!
The plot for this book is pretty much great. It was really a great story and I rather enjoyed it. It's about a man who comes upon a place he can time travel back to the same date every time, September 9, 1958. The guy (AL) who shares this time portal wants him to finish what he cannot (he's dying) and keep from Kennedy being assassinated. Al feels if he was not assassinated the world would be in a much better place. He decides to do this and while doing so he takes it upon himself to save the lives of some in his current world. He has to live in this world until he is sure of how to stop the assassination of Kennedy. The thing is, a few years before he is to stop the killing, he ends up in a town and ends up falling in love with a girl and the town. He ends up sharing what he is there to do with her and she tries to help him when the time comes to stop the assassination and ends up being killed. He goes back to 2011 to save her (reset time) and finds it has become a much worse place. I dont want to ruin the ending so that's all I'm going to say!
In result, the story is great and interesting but the part I dont like is King's style. He DRAGS everything out so much. He has so much detail that it makes the story hard to follow. How can a book have too much detail? Well he managaes it and that is my problem with his book. Maybe I'm just too impatient! hah!
A Game of Thrones- George R.R. Martin
Time to read: 6 days
Game of Thrones
I'm not going to lie, when i saw this on my list, i was not excited. I just think this was more my husbands type of book, which I'm not really into. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. This book does something a little different than most. Each chapter is about one of the characters in the book. There are several characters in this book but you get to glimpse into the thoughts and actions of all the main characters which is awesome. When something happens it always has a way of connecting with the characters that are in the book. Even if they are on opposite sides and so on.
The only reason it took 6 days to get through this book, besides the length and font size, was that I had many things going on this week that wouldn't allow me to read. I was sucked into the world though. It's so complicated and such a beautiful tale. There are some pretty explicit things that happen from sex to death. He does add a lot of detail to his books and sometimes it can be a little much, therefore takes longer to get through.
I am really excited for the next book, which is on my list! I'm waiting though because i went ahead and purchased them since I will want to read the whole series and so does my husband! This was a great read and I'm glad because the next one would be awful to get through if not! :)
Time to read: 3 days
A Clash of Kings
I was sucked into this book, just like the first! I will say this was a big book. 969 pages of small print is a lot to get through! This book continues pretty much exactly where the first book ends. I just love how there are so many characters and plots to this book. At times you think it becomes overwhelming but then it just all clicks. It amazes me how everyone has their own agenda and the way they plot to make them seem on one side but then really only being on their own. My favorite character so far is of a nine year old girl named Arya. She has her own point of view throughout the books. I'm excited to see where her story goes. I will say, there are so many deaths. I'm a little worried none of these characters will actually make it all the way through the series. I was actually surprised by the fact that the end of this book had a surprised ending! It was pretty exciting though because now the plot thickens... haha :-)
Game of Thrones
I'm not going to lie, when i saw this on my list, i was not excited. I just think this was more my husbands type of book, which I'm not really into. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. This book does something a little different than most. Each chapter is about one of the characters in the book. There are several characters in this book but you get to glimpse into the thoughts and actions of all the main characters which is awesome. When something happens it always has a way of connecting with the characters that are in the book. Even if they are on opposite sides and so on.
The only reason it took 6 days to get through this book, besides the length and font size, was that I had many things going on this week that wouldn't allow me to read. I was sucked into the world though. It's so complicated and such a beautiful tale. There are some pretty explicit things that happen from sex to death. He does add a lot of detail to his books and sometimes it can be a little much, therefore takes longer to get through.
I am really excited for the next book, which is on my list! I'm waiting though because i went ahead and purchased them since I will want to read the whole series and so does my husband! This was a great read and I'm glad because the next one would be awful to get through if not! :)
Time to read: 3 days
A Clash of Kings
I was sucked into this book, just like the first! I will say this was a big book. 969 pages of small print is a lot to get through! This book continues pretty much exactly where the first book ends. I just love how there are so many characters and plots to this book. At times you think it becomes overwhelming but then it just all clicks. It amazes me how everyone has their own agenda and the way they plot to make them seem on one side but then really only being on their own. My favorite character so far is of a nine year old girl named Arya. She has her own point of view throughout the books. I'm excited to see where her story goes. I will say, there are so many deaths. I'm a little worried none of these characters will actually make it all the way through the series. I was actually surprised by the fact that the end of this book had a surprised ending! It was pretty exciting though because now the plot thickens... haha :-)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Books Not On Top 50
Well the trouble of doing the top 50 of last year... There's a tom of books that came out I wanna read too! So I took a break from my top 50 to read some others.... The books starred are my favorites..
- Fifty shades of grey- E.L. James
- Fifty shades darker- E. L. James
- Fifty shades freed- E.L. James
- Firefly lane-Kristin Hannah
- City of fallen angels- Cassandra Clare **
- City of lost souls - "
- The host- Stephanie Meyer **
- Inner demon- Sarrah Cannon
- Rival demon- Sarrah Cannon
- Beautiful demon -Sarrah Cannon
- Bitter demon -Sarrah Cannon
- Shadow demon -Sarrah Cannon
- Rapture- Lauren kate
- Sandcastles-Antoinette Stockenberg
- Divergent- Veronica Roth **
- A Discovery of Witches- Deborah Harkness **
- Witch & Wizard - James Patterson
- My Soul To Take- Rachel Vincent
- My Soul To Save- Rachel Vincent
- Enchanted-Alethea Kontis
- Insurgent- Veronica Roth **
- Beautiful Disaster- Jamie Mcguire **
- Starters- Lissa Price
- Blue Bloods- Melissa de la Cruz
- Masquerade- Melissa de la Cruz
- Revelations- Melissa de la Cruz
- The Van Alen Legacy- Melissa de la Cruz
- Misguided Angel- Melissa de la Cruz
- Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn **
- Unearthly- Cynthia Hand
- Hallowed- Cynthia Hand
- Dare Me- Megan Abbott
- Shadow of Night- Deborah Harkness **
- Every Day- David Levithan
- Hidden- P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast **
- Maximum Ride- James Patterson **
- Die for Me- Amy Plum
- Angelfall- Susan Ee
- Shatter Me- Tahereh Mafi
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Hotel vendome - Danielle steel
Time to read: 3 days
Usually, I like her movies on lifetime but I've never read a book by her before. I do have to say, I did not enjoy it at all! It was such a SLOW read! The book should have taken me a day but it was just impossible.. The story was really good but could have been all said and done in the first half of the book! It just dragged and I was forcing myself to finish this book.
It was a shame because I know she's really popular but I will not be reading another of her books anytime soon. I'll stick to watching her movies on lifetime every now and then! No offense to those who love/like her but I just had a hard time getting through this book. Way to slow for my taste!
Usually, I like her movies on lifetime but I've never read a book by her before. I do have to say, I did not enjoy it at all! It was such a SLOW read! The book should have taken me a day but it was just impossible.. The story was really good but could have been all said and done in the first half of the book! It just dragged and I was forcing myself to finish this book.
It was a shame because I know she's really popular but I will not be reading another of her books anytime soon. I'll stick to watching her movies on lifetime every now and then! No offense to those who love/like her but I just had a hard time getting through this book. Way to slow for my taste!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Toys-James Patterson
Time to Read- 3 days
Again, if I had to, I could get this book finished in about half the time! Anyways, I have never read anything by James Patterson before. I had no idea what I was in for, so I was nervous to say the least. He has several appearances on my top 50. This man does it all! He's dipped his toes in every age group! So this is the first book I've read by him and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm going to kind of give a short description of the book. It's about this future world where they are mostly mechanical to become the "perfect human" and they are trying to make the actual human race extinct because they are convinced they are not good for the planet. Well they are of course "super-human", have all the top gadgets and pretty much rule the world. This guy finds out he is not all he thought he was and his whole world turns upside down. It definitely is a twist to the book and turns out he has to fight against what he was supporting in the first place.
It's actually a really good book. It's definitely not something I would ever think I'd enjoy! The book has a couple of twists that I actually didn't see. It was refreshing and very interesting. I was hesitant at first because I was sure there was no way this story was going to captivate me at the beginning but it defintely did.
Having to read these titles is definitely opening up some more reading options that I would never have considered before. This book definitely has be excited for more of the books by him on my list.
Again, if I had to, I could get this book finished in about half the time! Anyways, I have never read anything by James Patterson before. I had no idea what I was in for, so I was nervous to say the least. He has several appearances on my top 50. This man does it all! He's dipped his toes in every age group! So this is the first book I've read by him and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm going to kind of give a short description of the book. It's about this future world where they are mostly mechanical to become the "perfect human" and they are trying to make the actual human race extinct because they are convinced they are not good for the planet. Well they are of course "super-human", have all the top gadgets and pretty much rule the world. This guy finds out he is not all he thought he was and his whole world turns upside down. It definitely is a twist to the book and turns out he has to fight against what he was supporting in the first place.
It's actually a really good book. It's definitely not something I would ever think I'd enjoy! The book has a couple of twists that I actually didn't see. It was refreshing and very interesting. I was hesitant at first because I was sure there was no way this story was going to captivate me at the beginning but it defintely did.
Having to read these titles is definitely opening up some more reading options that I would never have considered before. This book definitely has be excited for more of the books by him on my list.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Water For Elephants- Sara Gruen
Time it took me to read- 2 days
I can say the book is way better than the movie! That is usually the case though when it comes to film adaptations of books. I did enjoy the movie, I own it... but the book is better!
The book shows a lot more detail to behind the scenes, a lot of what happens before the big blow up on the film with the three main characters. It also gives you more details about how hard life was working for a horrible man. The movie gets a bit into it by just stating a few things, the book shows you a whole lot more of the struggle. There's a large part of the book that does discuss what exactly happens with Jacob, Marlena and August. Especially how Jacob and Marlena's characters grow to love each other. There's a bit more to August's story as well. What I'm a little disappointed about when it comes to the movie, is the short time they spend on after Jacob and Marlena plan to leave. There's a lot more that I think would have been good to throw in the movie, but what do I know.
Anyways, this was a good read! I'm glad I read it. Sometimes I have a hard time reading the book after I've seen the movie. I don't like knowing the outcome but I heard so much hype about the book, I just had to. Another book on my list is the Help. I've seen the movie but I have heard the book is way better, which I intend to find out! I kind of half to now, it's on the list! :)
I can say the book is way better than the movie! That is usually the case though when it comes to film adaptations of books. I did enjoy the movie, I own it... but the book is better!
The book shows a lot more detail to behind the scenes, a lot of what happens before the big blow up on the film with the three main characters. It also gives you more details about how hard life was working for a horrible man. The movie gets a bit into it by just stating a few things, the book shows you a whole lot more of the struggle. There's a large part of the book that does discuss what exactly happens with Jacob, Marlena and August. Especially how Jacob and Marlena's characters grow to love each other. There's a bit more to August's story as well. What I'm a little disappointed about when it comes to the movie, is the short time they spend on after Jacob and Marlena plan to leave. There's a lot more that I think would have been good to throw in the movie, but what do I know.
Anyways, this was a good read! I'm glad I read it. Sometimes I have a hard time reading the book after I've seen the movie. I don't like knowing the outcome but I heard so much hype about the book, I just had to. Another book on my list is the Help. I've seen the movie but I have heard the book is way better, which I intend to find out! I kind of half to now, it's on the list! :)
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Mindy Kaling
Time it took me to read- 5 hours.
I loved this book!
It totally shows you a whole other side to Mindy Kaling, from what you see on The Office. She's a writer on the show! I didn't know that! Some of my favorite episodes, she wrote!! She's also very funny. This book goes through a lot of her past and her present.One of my favorite chapters is when she's going on about how long it takes for guys to tie their shoes! I laughed so hard, I started crying. Chris was sitting there and I was having a hard time explaining it without dying laughing. We have this conversation all the time! He always has to sit down to tie his shoes and I joke that it takes him 20 minutes to put on his shoes! So if we are planning on going somewhere when I get off work, I call ahead to tell him to put on his shoes! haha.
This is a fun, short read! I'm glad I read it. Now, I know to look for her books because I will enjoy them!
*UPDATE* I can't WAIT for the show!! :)
Top 50 Fiction best sellers of 2011!
I am going to attempt to read the top 50 fiction best sellers list of 2011. I added some humor to break up all the mystery, there are a lot of mystery books! I'm giving myself a year to do so. I have read a few of the books on the list. I haven't decided if I will re-read them or not. Depends on how I'm doing time wise. I have also decided to not do them in order. Just pick randomly or whichever book I get from the library first, haha.
Here is the list of books:
Here is the list of books:
Hunger Games- Suzanne CollinsThe Help- Kathryn StockettThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo- Stieg LarssonCatching Fire- Suzanne CollinsMockingjay- Suzanne Collins11/22/63- Stephen KingThe Litigators- John GrishamInheritance- Christopher PaoliniKill Alex Cross- James PattersonLocked On- Tom ClancyThe Girl Who Played With Fire- Stieg LarssonThe Best of Me- Nicholas SparksExplosive Eighteen- Janet EvanovichRed Mist- Patricia CornwellDeath Comes to Pemberley- P.D. JamesWitch & Wizard: The Fire- James PattersonThe Next Always- Nora RobertsThe Drop- Michael ConnellyToys-James PattersonThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest- Stieg LarssonV is for Vengeance- Sue GraftonWater for Elephants- Sara GruenA Game of Thrones- George R.R. MartinClockwork Prince- Cassandra ClareBreaking Dawn- Stephanie MeyerSmokin' Seventeen- Janet EvanovichSing You Home- Jodi PicoultZero Day- David BaldacciDestined- P.C. CastSeriously... I'm Kidding- Ellen DegeneresThe Christmas Wedding- James PattersonBossypants- Tina FeyWife by Wednesday- Catherine BybeeThe Tiger's Wife- Tea ObrehtThe Snow Angel- Glenn BeckIs Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?- Mindy KalingHotel Vendome- Danielle SteelOne for the Money- Janet EvanovichThe Art of Racing in the Rain- Garth SteinSarah's Key- Tatiana de RosnayTwilight- Stephanie MeyerMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children- Ransom RiggsThe Marriage Plot- Jeffrey Eugenides- A Clash of Kings- George R.R. Martin
The inn at rose harbor-Debbie MacomberThe Confession- John GrishamNight Circus- Erin MorgensternWitch & Wizard: The Gift- James PattersonWhat the Night Knows- Dean KoontzClockwork Angel- Cassandra Clare
The books with a strike through are the ones I have already read. I'm thinking about writing about each book I read... just a little refresher for me of how long it took and what I thought about it. Just for the heck of it! Well here goes!
49 read ... 1 to go!
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