Book lists

I love book lists!  Lists of books you should have read.  Lists of book you should read.  Books I need to add to my own "need to read" list.

I saw this BBC book quiz that claims most people have only read 6 books on the list.  And members of Goodreads have read 23.

My score...

43!!

How many books have you read??

Enjoy!
ELH

Fall 2013 book review

I've been a little late with this....
And having a baby doesn't make reading lots of books possible.  Half a dozen seems reasonable!

Inferno by Dan Brown, 3 stars

A very nice Dan Brown book with wonderful descriptions of Florence, Italy. I enjoyed this book and think it is a nice escape read.  It did talk a lot about biology and biomedical topics, so it would be great for anyone interested in those topics.

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, 4 stars

I was hesitant to read this because I didn't want to have to read the complete series (yes, I'm a little OCD.) This was a great book. It had a nice ending that didn't make me feel like I had to read the other books. But, because I liked the book, I am planning on reading the rest of quintet. I would recommend this book to any one interested in science fiction or enjoy YA books like Hunger Games and Divergent.

Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand, 3 stars

Not her best book, but it was a nice easy read while nursing my newborn!

Dust #9 by Hugh Howey, 3 stars

This was a nice way to wrap up the series. Lots of things were answered, especially how tall/high each level is! I wondered why it would take days to go up and down the silo. The author also left some things for you to ponder and imagine on your own.

Allegiant by Veronica Roth, 2 stars

Not a great book. You need to read it to finish the series, but if this was the first book, I would have skipped it. Again, I felt like the author was rushed to write this and the story was not developed. It was repetitive. On the positive side the epilogue was fantastic. Wonderful character building and brought the series to a nice ending.  Recommendation - speed read the first ~450 pages, then enjoy the last ~100pgs.

Revenge Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, 3 stars

I took this book with me to the hospital.  It was a nice easy read and relatable since Andy has a baby in the book.  It was fun to reconnect with the characters 10years later, especially since we are the same age and going through similar life events. Not a must read sequel book, but an easy, fun read for a vacation.

I am reading We Are Water by Wally Lamb, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple.  This last book is hilarious!

What are you reading?  Any recommendations?

Enjoy!

ELH

Spring Book review

Spring reading!  8 books in 8 weeks isn’t too shabby.  I have started to knit, so I haven’t been reading as much.  Hopefully, I’ll step it up this summer!

Fiction Ruined My Family – Jeanne Darst – My mom found this book in a magazine recommended book reading.  It is a memoir about another lady from a crazy family whose parents can’t keep a roof over their head.  Definitely skip this!

Coarline – Neil Gaiman – I really enjoyed this movie when it came out and wanted to read the book.  It think the movie does a wonderful job of painting the scenes.  Definitely watch the movie, read the book to or with your kids.

Silver Girl – Elin Hilderbrand – Another book about Nantucket.  She paints a beautiful picture of the beach and the area.  It was a fast read and great for the summer.  Love this author for beach reading!

I’ve Got Your Number – Sophie Kinsella – Great easy reading, but Kinsella’s female character are all the same, missing some common sense, avoid telling the truth until the situation blows up in their face.  It can be annoying , but this book was fun and part of the conversation is via text.  Funny!  Great beach read!

The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern

Love, Love, Love this book!  I had G read it and when he was finished he said, “I miss my friends!”  READ THIS BOOK NOW!

The Sorceress, The Necromancer, and The Warlock: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Books 3, 4, and 5 – I am enjoying this series and looking forward to the last book which just came out.  If you are looking for a magical series, definitely check this out!

Have you fallen in love with an books?  Other recommendations?
Enjoy!
ELH 

The Night Circus

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

My spring book review isn't due for another month, but I had to share this book with you.  I just finished it this past weekend and loved every minute of it!  I haven't read a book in a while that I didn't want to put down and read it slowly to take in all the magical descriptions.  I kept thinking, this would make an amazing movie....they are in the process of developing the screen play!  Awesome!!

The book is set in 1880 - the beginning of 1900's in a magical, fantastical circus that is only open at night.  The characters come to life in the circus and make fall in love with them even more.

This is a must read book!!  

I was telling a co-worker about it and she ask me to make a list of my top 10 books.  I'll have to think about that, but I know The Night Circus and The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield are 1 and 2! 

Go read these books!

What books would make your Top 10?

Enjoy!

ELH

ebooks

I am getting a Kindle!!
Or at least I saw one in the mail at GAH's house and assume it is for me, the avid reader. Just hope he doesn't forget to pack it tonight!

Someone told me about a website with free ebooks. I have added it to "blogs I like to read."

Currently reading "Julie and Julia" by Julie Powell. The movie was great so I decided to read both Julie Powell and Julia Child's books. So far it is an entertaining book. I may even try a recipe out of Master the Art of French Cooking this weekend....

-Enjoy!