Thursday, February 12, 2009

Lock and Key


I chose this book because I really liked This Lullaby also by Sarah Dessen and I when I find a book that I like, I'll try others from the same author. I liked Lock and Key but I was a little disappointed. To be fair, however, it is a Young Adult book and I think that most "young adults" will enjoy it. I felt that the main character, Ruby, really overcame her conflicts too easily, as did the other characters in the story. Fiction beats reality, though, in this case. The story flowed well and definitely kept my interest. It was just more for the younger generation. (3.0/5.0)

Monday, February 9, 2009

This Lullaby

My friend and I were discussing this story and she made the comment that it was hard to picture Remy, the main character, as an 18 year old because of her experiences. I had the opposite thought, that I felt that it was an excellent portrayal of a coming of age young adult, because of her experiences. Because of her experiences with her mother and father, she’s very cynical about love and relationships and determined to keep control of her heart, not willing to take any risks. At one point in the story, I really felt the pain that she’s worked so hard to keep out. She went to the edge of risk and turned back. I have to say that I loved Remy and thought that Sarah Dessen did an excellent job with the dialogue. If you like the Young Adult genre, you’ll love this book. (4.0/5.0).

Friday, February 6, 2009

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


I bought this book about 7 years ago for my stepson (he was 7 or 8 at the time) and it has stayed on my bookshelf, unread, since then. I have managed to not read or watch anything Harry Potter, since the beginning. Not because I'm against it for any reason, it's just that I have not been traditionally interested in fantasy or sci-fi. After many conversations with a friend of mine about the Harry Potter series, I decided to give it a try. So, I pulled out this book, dusted it off, and jumped in.


Since I'm sure that I am the only person alive who hasn't read the book, I will spare you the details. However, I will just say that I did enjoy it. It was obviously written for a younger audience than myself but I thought that it was suspenseful and entertaining. I will continue on with the series as I have now become curious how it will develop. (3.0/5)

Monday, February 2, 2009

Next...


Okay, I have to say that I am very excited about my book club's February Pick, This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen. Everything about it is speaking to me, saying that it's going to be a great story, so we'll see....


I am almost finished with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, so I'll soon be able to dive right in.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Love to Read

Not so long ago, I started a food blog because I love everything food. But I love to read and I love books just as much! My friend and I started our own book club and so recently, I went looking for a new challenge. [As if I need something else to do:)] I found the 2009 100+ Reading Challenge on J. Kaye's blog. Although I will be surprised if I can make it, I'm going to give it the ole college try! I am currently reading my first book of 2009 but have been dragging my feet to finish it, because it's the end in the series and I'm not quite ready to let go of these characters, yet! But, I'm going to get it in gear now that the challenge has begun....

Finished:
1) Breaking Dawn--Stephenie Meyer
2) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone--J.K. Rowling
3) This Lullaby--Sarah Dessen
4) Lock and Key--Sarah Dessen
5) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets--J.K. Rowling
6) Second Chance--Jane Green
7) On Mystic Lake--Kristin Hannah
8) True Colors--Kristin Hannah
9) Speak--Laurie Halse Anderson
10) The Giving Tree--Shel Silverstein
11) Water For Elephants--Sara Gruen
12) The Road--Cormac McCarthy
13) My Sister's Keeper--Jodi Picoult
14) Keeping Faith--Jodi Picoult
15) Jemima J--Jane Green
16) Till Death Do Us Part--Vincent Bugliosi and Ken Hurwitz
17) Drowning Ruth--Christina Schwartz
18) The Time Traveler's Wife--Audrey Niffenegger
19) Anne Frank The Diary of A Young Girl--Anne Frank, edited by Otto Frank & Mirjam Pressler
20) Let it Ride--Sarah Dessen
21) If You're Afraid of the Dark Remember the Night Rainbow--Cooper Edens
22) New Moon--Stephenie Meyer
23) Eclipse--Stephenie Meyer