Barefoot

This was a chick lit summer read and it was good. I would say that since this is the first book by Hilderbrand, that I will be reading another.
The story revolves around the island of Nantuket in the summer time. It starts off with 3 secrets that the main characters- all women, are hiding. Each character's 'voice' is heard in the book. Then into the mix is a young man who also gets insight into their world. I did have a few laughs and I did cry at one point. The characters felt authentic.
I found the book to be very detailed and interesting. I think that Hilderbrand really did a great job of telling their stories in their words. It felt almost like it could have been different authors. This is not a short book at over 400 pages, but it was a quick read. I would recommend this!
Read June 2010

Club Dead

As I have stated before I did not like the first book in this series. The second, I found to be better. This one I loved!
This story brings us away from Sookie and Bill and more into the life of Sookie trying to get to Bill. Bill is off and doing some 'business' out of town and he gets into some trouble. Eric seems to be a bigger part of Sookie's life in this book, as well as a new character Alcide.
The story is great and it was nice to see some new characters and story line. I think that this book is a quick read and very entertaining.
Read June 2010

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

I tried to get into this book, I really did! However after 45 pages and me not wanting to read one more- I gave up.
I don't like to put down a book after I start it. Especially if I have no intention of ever reading it again. I feel like I should just make myself finish it. But, this time it was not happening. I am not sure if it is because I have not read the original "Pride and Prejudice" that I could not get into this book. Either way. It was not for me!

NOT read June 2010

Summer Reading 2010

Once again it is summer! I have checked out the "Summer Reading" tables in the local book stores. I have made a list of things that look good to me and what I would like to read if I can be ambitious enough!
5 Angry Fat Girls - Frances Kueffel
My Fair Lazy - Jen Lancaster
The Dexter Series - Jeff Lindsay
True Colors - Kristin Hannah
Summer People - Elin Hilderbrand
The Bride Quartet - Nora Roberts
The Other Woman - Jane Green
The Guy Not Taken - Jennifer Weiner
A Salty Piece of Land - Jimmy Buffett

The Help

What an amazing book! I loved this story as well as all the characters. Stockett did a great job of telling this story through many voices.
I felt like the story ended abruptly. The story made me want to learn more. I read this book for my book club and we all agreed it would be amazing to hear the story through the children that are represented in the book. Aibileen and Minny are two of the maids, who tell the story of this book. They show how different life is for a "Niggra" maid compared to Skeeter the young white woman that wants to write about their lives.
The book has a lot great historical references of the times. I loved these books and it was really a wonderful read.

Read May 2010

Best Friends Forever

This was a fun light read. It had some really funny parts, and some sad insight into the social working of High Schools friendships through adulthood.
This book touched on the dynamic of a family and what it means to be a friend. I loved the character Addie. She was a fighter and didn't know it. She bounced back from a few awful situations in her life. Her friendship with Valerie was so important through out her childhood to high school; Addie was crushed when it 'ended'.
There were a few unnecessary characters in the book, but it was interesting to see 'where are they now' in their High School class.

Read May 2010

Have a Little Faith

This book took me a month to read, but it was only 250 pages. I struggled to read it and I analyze it. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it! However, it makes the reader really reach with in to see what their faith entails. Mitch Albom showed 2 completely different congregations and faiths and how it is all intertwined. Some congregations are small some are large but they are all special in their own way. They all believe in a higher being, who wants them to see the good in people and do wonderful things for the world they live in.
I was touched by the stories of the 2 “Rebs” and cried at the end. I really think this is a great book for anyone of any Faith. This true story will make you think about your own faith and purpose and if you are doing what’s best for the world that you live in.

Read April 2010