Thursday, February 3, 2011

1 Find me on www.GOODREADS.com

This blog was a fun idea.  I really liked it.  BUT now that GoodReads has added so many awesome features, I was finding myself just trying to duplicate everything here.

If you haven't checked it out already, I highly suggest you join GoodReads.  Not only can you catalog books you own and wish-to-read, but you can see what your friends are reading.  There are reviews galore by your friends and other readers.  You can hunt for new books are read about authors.  It is my favorite website right now.

So join and request to be my friend.  See you there!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

1 {A} Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Princess AcademyPrincess Academy by Shannon Hale

I love picking up a book with no idea what it will be like. I'd hear of this title, but hadn't read the synopsis. I was immediately swallow up. The writing is so good, I FELT like I grew up in Miri's world. It was so tangible, including the bits of magic. Truly a "good book". This is a book I could read my kindergartner and we would both enjoy it. Lovely, really lovely.

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0 {B+} Austenland by Shannon Hale

AustenlandAustenland by Shannon Hale

Of my goodness, I laughed while reading this book. It was unlike anything I've read before. If you are a fan of Jan Austen's classics, then you MUST read this book (my sisters were right). Yes it was silly, but it was fun. However, it is not a deep thinker and did not creep into my thoughts after I was done. It was just a quick fix for this reading addict.

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0 {B+} The Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan

The Raging QuietThe Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan

I enjoyed being swept away in this book. It wasn't as intense as some other books I've read lately and I enjoyed the change of scenery. It was emotional and touching. Some have called it simple, but I think it is more a fairy-tale romance (without any fantasy characters). Although the plot and writing could be considered young adult, there is sex...at two ends of the spectrum (although only at the first and end of the book).

"An ageless troy about the power of love that should leave a satisfying and lasting impression on its readers" - School Library journal


"This tale belongs to any time, even out own; it is a bout prejudice and ignorance, and a young woman wrongly accused, who is guilty of only one thing -the unforgivable crime of being different." -Sherryl Jordan

PS - I have an extra copy if any one wants it (ended up with 2)

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