Do you ever read a book where your like, “Okay, so…?” while waiting the entire time for the whole point? Like the shining moment of realization or the great tragedy or even the alien invasion. Something to make you say, “Okay. This is why I read the book.” That was like The Catcher in the Rye for me….
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A Monster Calls: Book Club
A Monster Calls was the perfect book for an October book club. A little bit supernatural, a little bit strange, and—in the end—100 percent human. Even Lizzy gives it two paws up. Basically, the book follows a boy, Connor, as he struggles with the reality of his mother’s cancer. Yes, there is a monster, a monster who…
The Prayer Box: Book Club
So, ever since I’ve gotten Lizzy, I’ve been a little busy. Who knew one tiny, adorable hedgehog would be so much work? Anyway, The Prayer Box was the September book club book (so I’m really behind—don’t judge me). Of the three books, this one was by far my favorite. Probably because it had more of a…
The Last Lecture: Book Club
I’m not sure how to define The Last Lecture, except to say that it’s a cross between a nonfiction novel, a memoir, and a self-help book. The author, Randy Pausch, wrote it fully knowing that his days were limited—don’t we all know this in some way?—and he wanted something that his kids could read one…
Same Kind of Different As Me: Book Club
I have to admit that I’m months behind in reviewing books from my book club. The Same Kind of Different As Me was the the July book…so oops… Although it hasn’t been my favorite book club book so far, it’s a good read. The book follows the lives of two men: Denver Moore and Ron Hall….
The Last Star: Book Review
I’m not gonna lie, this has been one of my favorite trilogies. I know, you read the cover and think, “Aliens. Again? Why would I read this?” Because it’s about MORE than aliens. It’s about humanity. The beauty of the series is that you don’t really realize this at first. You get little hints here…
The Infinite Sea: Book Review
In the last book, we left our hero, Cassie, and her friends (aka: alien/human Evan, boy crush Ben, brother Sam, and socially awkward Marika) in the wilderness. She’d successfully infiltrated Vosch’s evil lair/military installation and retrieved her brother with the help of Evan Walker, meeting in the process a boy she knew from her school…
The Fifth Wave: Book Review
I received Fifth Wave (and The Infinite Sea) for Christmas with the proviso that I allow the giver to read them after I was done. I’ll pretty much to anything for a book, so of course I agreed — and then I apparently wasn’t reading the second book fast enough and got into trouble from said giver…
Fahrenheit 451: Book Review
I read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury—again—as my classic for a month, and I don’t know what it was, but it hit me harder than ever, like a punch in the gut. Most of you, hopefully, know the basic plot line: firemen burn books. Because, you know, we wouldn’t want anybody to read anything that’s even slightly offensive…
In Defense of Food: Book Review
I’m not usually a fan of nonfiction books—I like to escape through literature—but this is truly a fascinating read. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan does just that, defends food. But it defines food in its most natural form, meaning food that your great grandmother would recognize as food. That eliminates most things you find…
Princess Academy–Palace of Stone: Book Review
The Princess Academy‘s riveting sequel, Palace of Stone, didn’t immediately rivet me. Let me explain this strange and—to many of you—somewhat offensive statement. Shannon Hale has a very distinctive, lyrical writing style that seems to flow effortlessly. In reality, it’s probably not quite as effortless to write as it is to read. Regardless, this writing…
Clockwork Prince: Book Review
The Clockwork Prince picks up where the Clockwork Angel lets off, the second installment in The Infernal Devices prequel trilogy. Although the Shadowhunters continue to unravel the mystery of the Magister and the Pandemonium Club, they face a challenge of their own. Charlotte and Henry in charge of the London Institute are being undermined by…
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