April Books

Another great month for reading. . .

Fire (A Companion to Graceling) -- 461

This book is by Kristine Cashmore. I read Graceling last month and loved it. This book is not a continuation of that book but rather about another area in her "world." It was wonderful. Such a beautiful and terrifying place all at once. Definitely would be an interesting world to walk into for real. It was also nice to learn more about on character in the first book.

Shiver 392

By Maggie Steifvater. This was really a fun book. I'm really looking to the next book in the series which comes out this summer. Werewolves, love, and trying to find a hold on humanity. It's really a beautiful book.

Fablehaven and the Keys to the Demon Prison 592

Well, I've really loved this series. Written by Brandon Mull. He claims this is the last in this series, and I both love and hate the way he ended it all. He ended it like he could continue it, but isn't that just life--even if we tell only a portion there is so much before and so much after, even if we never tell it. However, since this is a book and not real, I'm sad that it is ending. There is so much more that could be told.

The Candy Shop War 363

This book is also by Brandon Mull. This was really cute! It would definitely be fun to down some yummy candy and just be able to float away sometime.

Septimus Heap: Magyk 564
Septimus Heap: Flyte 532
Septimus Heap: Physik 544

Written by Angie Sage. These have been sitting on my shelf for like ever, and I have yet to read them. I started them years ago but never really got into them. I'm so glad that I picked them up again though. They really are a fun world to wade through. I'm looking forward to reading the next two in the series come this next month.

The 13th Reality: Blade of Shattered Hope 446

Written by James Dashner. This is book number three in this series, and wow!! He most definitely knows how to leave you dying for his next book. These books are really neat in that they allow me time in the science world, one I've never really cared for in real life, but he most definitely makes it fun and interesting.

Thirst No. 1 594

So, I needed a filler book until a big book order came in. So, I found this and the second one at Walmart. Written by Christopher Pike. I use to read all his books when I was a kid, so I was like, cool, nice big book and it's about Vampires (which for me is a sure fire way to get me to read it, I love mythical creatures!!!). It's actually three books in the one, which is fine, and it is definitely a fun read. Not much depth but it still has some fun think on me things about it. Definitely worth reading for me.

***As always, if you have any questions about anything I read, just leave a comment and I'll respond to you. Read on. . .

Total for April 4,488
Total for 2010 18,212

9 Years!!

28 April 2001, I had the privilege of marrying my best friend!! Life has taken us down many different roads, some expected, most unexpected. Life hands us much we never thought to anticipate, but through it all I've had someone I love, someone who is my best friend at my side. I love Joe more today then I did nine years ago. Life, I'm sure, will continue to be one challenge after another, but at least I always know that I have someone so very wonderful to meet each and every challenge with. I love you sweetheart!! Happy Anniversary!!

March Reading 2010

Sorry it took so long but Joe and I just got back from Las Vegas and we had no internet the entire time we were there, totally blowed--don't trust the internet when it says a hotel in Vegas has free WiFi, it's crap!!!

March was full of great books. This year really has been fun so far in the reading department!!

So I continued with the House of Night series. The more I read into this series, the more I like it. Cannot wait for the next one.

Chosen 307
Untamed 338
Hunted 323
Tempted 319

Then onto another Jennifer Fallon book, this is the second book in The Tide Lords Quartet. I just love Fallon and her insights into culture. She truly has a great talent.

Gods of Amyrantha 493

James Dashner is the author of this one. I've read his 13th Reality series books (at least the ones that have come out so far), and I found this one equally fascinating. It took a bit to get into but once I did, I didn't want to put it down, and the ending left you begging for the next book.

The Maze Runner 374

Carrie Jones deals with fairies. If you like Twilight you will love these books. I seriously couldn't put them down. I really need to learn to not touch a series until it's done so that I'm not like crawling for more. These books are really great though!!!

Need 306
Captivate 273

So, I had a lull in books arriving from Amazon, so I went to the shelf and grabbed. I haven't read John Grishom in like 15 years, but I really loved this one.

The Testament 533

This is book 7 in The Ranger's Apprentice series. I love the series and this one was no disappointment. It went back in time a bit from 5 and 6 but it wasn't incongruent with the story as it progressed. It was a perfect fill in.

Erak's Ransom 373

This book was recommended by Joe. I had a hard time getting into it but it really was a great book. His commentary on politics and religion are awesome!!!! I really loved this one.

Stranger in a Strange Land 525

Kristine Cashmore, author. Awesome book on power and responsibility, how our gifts don't define us but rather what we do with those gifts. Just a great book!!!

Graceling 471


Total for March 4,635
Total for 2010 13,724