Heaven Is For Real

Heaven Is For Real

I am a Methodist and I believe in Heaven. I have always had my own thoughts about the after life and what Heaven would be like. Reading this book enlightened me on some things that I have never thought about.
On the other hand- I feel like this book was 90% filler. The story of what this child experienced could have been summed up in less than 25 pages. The story is told through the father's eyes. Todd is a clergy member and has had his own experiences with being ill (which we learn in depth about in the book), but the story is centered around his son, Colton's illness and near death experience. Colton had major medical issues and was brought to a hospital after what I think is too LONG of a time by his parents. During that time Colton meets God and some other people when he unconscious.
I believe this child and family had an amazing experience, but couldn't get past the filler and fluff. Also the book is written 7 years after the experience. This child is now 10 and could have narrated this book himself.
I would still say read it if you are someone who is religious. It is interesting and a quick read.
Read January 2012

One For The Money

One For The Money

This is my first time reading a Janet Evanovich book. This is book 1 in a series that I believe at this point has close to 20 books! I decided to give it a try since I already heard good things about the author and the movie was coming out.
The original book was written in the early 90's and it is really written for it's time. The references to pop culture, cars and fashion give the story a dated feel. But, I found it interesting. The story is centered on Stephanie Plum a 20 something year old with out a job or car. She joins a cousin in the bounty hunter business looking to make some quick cash. Stephanie is quirky and a regular woman. I love that as a character she can laugh at herself.
I really enjoyed the book. It was a light read and had some really funny parts. I still haven't seen the movie, but plan to see it. I also plan to read more of these books. I would recommend it for anyone how likes chick lit.
Read October 2011

Back To Reading, Back To Blogging!

Hey there Blogville!
I took a long hiatus on the blog and I am coming back! I have read 7 books I need to catch up and blog about. I have a list of books that I want to read and some other ideas I would like to add into this blog coming in the 2nd half of the year.
So where have I been? Well The last book I blogged about was One Summer. At that point I was pregnant and had a very busy end of 2011. The beginning of 2012 was even busier. Now I have an almost 4 month old and have been reading when I can. I can't wait to get blogging and interacting with all those other book bloggers out there.

Thanks for sticking around if you are still a subscriber! If you happen to come across this and are new... WELCOME! I am just a regular girl who likes to read! I hope you will stay a while! ;-)

One Summer

I have very little to say about this book. I read it for my book club and hated it. The writing was boring, the story line was OVERLY predictable and it seemed like a romance novel gone bad. 

I would not recommend it to anyone. Ha!

Read September 2011

The Island

Another book about the Cape from Hilderbrand. I think this book was interesting. There were twist and plot changes that I just was not expecting. The author makes you like and hate each of the four main characters during different points through out the book.
Birdie and India are the older set of sisters. Birdie is newly divorced with 2 daughters, Tate and Chess. Tate is a successful single computer programmer and Chess a editor for a food magazine just broke off her engagement. India is now widowed but successful in the art / teaching world. India is finding herself later in life and battling some demons.
The reader finds out many fun family facts and secrets. We learn why all the women decided it was the time to return to the Island after 13 years of not going to their summer home. Of course the book ends with everyone happy and doing better than when the book started
This book, like most of Hilderbrands books are good summer reads.

Read August 2011

The Baby Planner

I am going to come right out and say I loved this book! There are a few reasons why including being currently pregnant it made me laugh at some of the stories of Katie's (the main characters) clients.
Katie a child safety advocate finds herself out of a job and falls into being a baby planner by luck and a push from her twin sisters. Katie is married to a man who does not want children but she desperately does.
The story was a bit predictable, but really enjoyable. We learn about Katie and her tactics to have a baby that would leave her husband blindsided, such as pricking condoms with needles. Of course their relationship is not on sturdy ground and Katie is ignoring all those signs.
Katie is a savior to all the women that she works for. She is a friend and go to person for all baby needs. The reader learns a lot about Katie's own family dynamics. I think the book was a perfect chick lit novel. Great for a beach read!
Read August 2011

Witches of East End

I had a hard time getting into this book, however in the end I liked it. The book is based around a Mother and her 2 daughters. All of them are witches although not allowed to use their powers. They live in a fictional town on the East End of Long Island. That is what made me pick up the book.
The women, one by one start to use their powers and we are brought into a modern day witch trial. The book was full of romance and mystical tales. We learn that they have a much bigger family then we originally saw in the beginning and why they were not supposed to be using their powers. There are a lot of light hearted and fun moments in the story, but there is a very rich tale of betrayal and love. This book is #1 of a series and I am not sure that I will read the follow ups.
I don't think I would recommend it to anyone unless they were a big fan of science fiction and soft maybe light porn. LOL
Read August 2011