I love a good Saturday read, and I love a good romance novel... This is the sequel to The Iron King, and both are Harlequin Teen Fiction. Based on characters from Much Ado About Nothing, we have Puck, Queen Mab, Oberon, and a host of other Fey who are in NeverNever and locked in a dance between the upper Sidhe and Unseelie Court. This is definitely Faery Fiction at it's finest. This is not Shakespeare.
Our plucky romantic lead is played by Meghan Chase, daughter of Oberon, and a member of the Summer Court (a half-human Sidhe) and she is the Juliet to our Romeo, Prince Ash, son of Queen Mab of the Unseelie Winter Court. Meghan is currently a prisoner in the Winter court...
1. It's an up and down love story, and it does require reading the first book in the series. However, it's not predictable and has several nice twists in the story. While the characters might feel predictable, the story is new. There are two lovers who are forbidden to be together, not just for one reason, but for several, and they aren't all clear from the outset. That's one of the nice twists of the story. 1 star.
2. The characters are nicely rounded. The heroine is strong. She spends the entire story discovering that she doesn't need the men to rescue her, she doesn't need magic to rescue her, and she doesn't need her father or her parents to rescue her. All of those things are nice, but everything necessary is inside her. She can choose any one of those things as extras, but who she is inside is enough. That's a message not often found, and is so incredibly rare in a romance novel that I'm going to give this book 2 stars just for having the message at all! She fights the demons, and all of the most important, most strong characters, including powerful characters in the book, are female. Love it. Love it, love it. Julie, you are clever. That the male characters are also nice people is great, too. Don't get me wrong. The two men who are in love with her are nice men. She has a choice between two nice men, and it's not an easy choice. Julie. Again. A great reason for 2 stars.
3. I like that Meghan's story has a happy ending at this point. At the end of book 1, she had a good resolution. At the end of book 2, she has a great resolution. However, it's very obvious to me where Kagawa is headed with this story. I know what the only possible truly happy ending can be. I hope there's a twist I haven't seen yet. I'm pulling for ya, because I've just read book 4 Radiant Shadows in Melissa Marr's series, and I want something new. Give me something new... No, really.
At this point, it's a really solid series. Girls will enjoy it. I did. It's also a clean read, which is hard to find!! There was NO SEX in it!! It gets another star for that. You don't find that very often in teen lit...
4 stars, recommend.
28 August 2010
The Atlantis Complex (Artemis grows a conscience)
It's been two full years since I read The Time Paradox, time enough to cleanse my palate and want to revisit Atlantis and my favorite teen villain, Artemis. In fact, time enough to hope Coulfer had reinvented Artemis and re-energized the series.
After the tragic epic fail of The Time Paradox, either nothing could be worse, or Artemis had only one last chance... So, here we were.
1. Most of the plot is once again in the arctic. Brrr. I was concerned at the start of the novel with several things. Let me outline them quickly so that I can get them out of the way: global warming (yawn), OCD/mental complex (over-done?), rehash of old villains (blah, blah, blah). However, Coulfer quickly convinced me that he was not going to bore me, preach to me, or give me something that sounded like a trip to the psychologist's chair. I also was interested in all the characters. They didn't sound old to me, even though I knew I knew them. They were new again. Kudos to Coulfer. 2 stars.
2. Artemis is definitely growing up. Coulfer could choose to do one of two things with the Fowl series. He could choose to do as several other writers do, and firmly ground Artemis in the 9-12 arena and leave him there as many writers do. Instead, Artemis is growing and evolving, more in the Rowling-Potter style. The books are getting longer, and Artemis is growing and learning. Artemis is much, much more complex than when book one was written in 2003. I must say, I adore him, and what pours out of him in several sections, while it may appall him in certain sections is delighting to the reader. Artemis is a round, amazing character. He's why I read Coulfer and very possibly my favorite fictional character of all time. Criminal mastermind, devoted son, bespoken suit, faery friend, demon defender. He's a total package. There are other darling heroes out there in books, but Artemis Fowl is quite possibly the best one in print. 1 star.
3. Captain Holly Short always saves the day. Give her a situation, and she can make it happen. She never gives up, she never gives in, and she can fly anything. Oh, and give her a weapon, and she'll usually use it against Artemis, not in malice, of course. The fact that she's a strong female character tickles me pink, and that she's always saving the day, and that she's round and not flat as a side-kick is also great bonus material. She and Foaly are fantastic back-up characters, but in this novel, Holly is worth her weight in gold. She moves the plot along, and she's the "driving" force in more ways than one. I'm pulling for Holly, and she's always dragging Artemis into doing the right thing. This time, Artemis drags Holly into the right thing, and the flip is just so delicious. Coulfer, I love you. 1 star.
4. Meh items? Colfer had some other plot items that I don't think he liked, and he did a bit of cleaning house. I think that's what the last book was about. The Time Paradox seemed a lot about cleaning up plot issues, or it was simply a mis-step. This time, there was a lot right in the Artemis Fowl world. I definitely enjoyed this book.
It's not my favorite book of the series, it's a strong one in this series. I adore who Artemis is becoming, and it had some funny moments. Recommend for the junior high set who like modern fantasy with gadgets in their mix. If they liked Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider, they might like Artemis Fowl. I know I do.
4 stars
After the tragic epic fail of The Time Paradox, either nothing could be worse, or Artemis had only one last chance... So, here we were.
1. Most of the plot is once again in the arctic. Brrr. I was concerned at the start of the novel with several things. Let me outline them quickly so that I can get them out of the way: global warming (yawn), OCD/mental complex (over-done?), rehash of old villains (blah, blah, blah). However, Coulfer quickly convinced me that he was not going to bore me, preach to me, or give me something that sounded like a trip to the psychologist's chair. I also was interested in all the characters. They didn't sound old to me, even though I knew I knew them. They were new again. Kudos to Coulfer. 2 stars.
2. Artemis is definitely growing up. Coulfer could choose to do one of two things with the Fowl series. He could choose to do as several other writers do, and firmly ground Artemis in the 9-12 arena and leave him there as many writers do. Instead, Artemis is growing and evolving, more in the Rowling-Potter style. The books are getting longer, and Artemis is growing and learning. Artemis is much, much more complex than when book one was written in 2003. I must say, I adore him, and what pours out of him in several sections, while it may appall him in certain sections is delighting to the reader. Artemis is a round, amazing character. He's why I read Coulfer and very possibly my favorite fictional character of all time. Criminal mastermind, devoted son, bespoken suit, faery friend, demon defender. He's a total package. There are other darling heroes out there in books, but Artemis Fowl is quite possibly the best one in print. 1 star.
3. Captain Holly Short always saves the day. Give her a situation, and she can make it happen. She never gives up, she never gives in, and she can fly anything. Oh, and give her a weapon, and she'll usually use it against Artemis, not in malice, of course. The fact that she's a strong female character tickles me pink, and that she's always saving the day, and that she's round and not flat as a side-kick is also great bonus material. She and Foaly are fantastic back-up characters, but in this novel, Holly is worth her weight in gold. She moves the plot along, and she's the "driving" force in more ways than one. I'm pulling for Holly, and she's always dragging Artemis into doing the right thing. This time, Artemis drags Holly into the right thing, and the flip is just so delicious. Coulfer, I love you. 1 star.
4. Meh items? Colfer had some other plot items that I don't think he liked, and he did a bit of cleaning house. I think that's what the last book was about. The Time Paradox seemed a lot about cleaning up plot issues, or it was simply a mis-step. This time, there was a lot right in the Artemis Fowl world. I definitely enjoyed this book.
It's not my favorite book of the series, it's a strong one in this series. I adore who Artemis is becoming, and it had some funny moments. Recommend for the junior high set who like modern fantasy with gadgets in their mix. If they liked Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider, they might like Artemis Fowl. I know I do.
4 stars
24 August 2010
Mockingjay! A Machiavellian Ride...
After back to school night, I came home to the most pleasant surprise: my copy from Amazon had arrived! Despite being absolutely knackered, I opened it about 10:30pm, and read it anyway. When I finished it... here are my thoughts:
1. Suzanne Collins did tie up all the loose ends. There's nothing to finish, no story, character, or plot to revisit. She tied everything up, and there are no plot holes. 1st star.
2. The characters are nicely rounded. Despite the book being told in first person, Katniss is not the only "main" character. The book is still deeply introspective, but Katniss is deeper, richer, and grows to be a likable character. She realizes who she is, what she wants, and the reader sees what they want for her in the future. Gale, Peeta, Prim, and the other characters are also nicely rounded out this time around. Even the more minor characters are likable. The villains are true antagonists vs nemesis, which makes them realistic. This is "real life" instead of "super heroes." Life in microcosm. 2 stars.
3. There was a lot of emotional appeal. I was torn about how it played emotionally. For its teen audience, I guess this is OK. Sometimes I wondered if this was more than needed. This will be great for the silver screen. Much of what happened in the book was a gigantic emotional appeal of "spots"--advertisements--promos (propo--propaganda) for either side of the revolution. "Tell me how to feel." One of the gigantic themes of the book is "Don't mess with how I feel". Real or not real? It plays on the philosophical idea that "reality exists in the mind" and that sanity is a state of mental clarity.
4. The book had a lot of action, jumped around in location, and went places. This was fine. It kept the reader waiting, wanting, and reading... Another star.
All in all, I give the book 4 stars. A good, solid finish to an excellent series. It had 2 plot twists I was not expecting (which is always good!) and tied up the series well.
1. Suzanne Collins did tie up all the loose ends. There's nothing to finish, no story, character, or plot to revisit. She tied everything up, and there are no plot holes. 1st star.
2. The characters are nicely rounded. Despite the book being told in first person, Katniss is not the only "main" character. The book is still deeply introspective, but Katniss is deeper, richer, and grows to be a likable character. She realizes who she is, what she wants, and the reader sees what they want for her in the future. Gale, Peeta, Prim, and the other characters are also nicely rounded out this time around. Even the more minor characters are likable. The villains are true antagonists vs nemesis, which makes them realistic. This is "real life" instead of "super heroes." Life in microcosm. 2 stars.
3. There was a lot of emotional appeal. I was torn about how it played emotionally. For its teen audience, I guess this is OK. Sometimes I wondered if this was more than needed. This will be great for the silver screen. Much of what happened in the book was a gigantic emotional appeal of "spots"--advertisements--promos (propo--propaganda) for either side of the revolution. "Tell me how to feel." One of the gigantic themes of the book is "Don't mess with how I feel". Real or not real? It plays on the philosophical idea that "reality exists in the mind" and that sanity is a state of mental clarity.
4. The book had a lot of action, jumped around in location, and went places. This was fine. It kept the reader waiting, wanting, and reading... Another star.
All in all, I give the book 4 stars. A good, solid finish to an excellent series. It had 2 plot twists I was not expecting (which is always good!) and tied up the series well.
27 July 2010
What I've Read so Far... Not in order...
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher (I'd give it 3 stars). It was a decent read, and I'll probably buy the sequel just to see how it ends. Interesting premise on several levels.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (which I would give 4 stars). It's a much better (tighter) story of The Nicholas Flamel series currently out which I have spent (wasted) time reading.
The Sorcerer by Michael Scott (which I would give only 2 stars) is meh. I'm half-way through the series. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the Red Pyramid (and I read the Red Pyramid after). Rick Riordan's book is better.
The Necromancer by Michael Scott (2 stars) See above.
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting (3 stars) Amazon recommended this one, and it was an interesting, if a bit gothic/emo romance. Some of my girls will really like this "freaky" romance.
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (1 star) I got this book as a "bargain" drama, and it intrigued me because of the "Jellicoe cat" reference, and who doesn't love a bit of TS Elliot in the AM? But, skip, skip, skip, all the way home. DID NOT LIKE, DO NOT recommend. Convoluted plot, totally unrealistic ending. I hated slogging through it, and had to really, really twist myself to figure out how on God's green earth she'd figured out a plot so odd.
Ranger's Apprentice Kings of Clonmel #8 by John Flanagan (4 stars) For a book written for a kid age 10, I really enjoy these books. Although this isn't my favorite in the series, it was a good read. Nice solid plotting. Not too predictable. No magic. Love that about this series.
The Sookie Stackhouse (True Blood Series)
Dead Until Dark (3 stars) I liked this--not for girls under 17! This is NOT Twilight!
Living Dead In Dallas (3 stars)
Club Dead (4 stars) This was a really, really good one. I liked Alcide and the other characters!
Dead to the World (5 stars) This is my FAVORITE of the whole series!!
Dead as a Doornail (2 stars) as a follow up to the one before, this was a HUGE downer.
Definitely Dead (1 star) HATED this book. It was my LEAST favorite books of the series, but we did get the cute new character of Amelia from New Orleans and cousin Hadley.
Altogether Dead (3 stars) this was a MUCH better book than the last, and at least SOMETHING happened at the end.
From Dead to Worse (2 stars) I skimmed this one... Figuring out what was going on with the characters... No real mystery in this one
Dead and Gone (2 stars) Meh
Dead in the Family (2 stars) Meh
I happened to HAVE all the Sookie Stackhouse books, and thus read them all at one time
The Eyre Affaire
by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)
Lost in a Good Book
by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)
The Well of Lost Plot
s by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)
Thursday Next, First Among Sequels
by Jasper Fforde (3 stars)
The Big Over Easy: a Nursery Crime by Jasper Fforde (4 stars)
The Fourth Bear: a Nursery Crime by Jasper Fforde (4 stars)
Mort
by Terry Pratchett (5 stars) Death takes an apprentice. LOVELY book set on Discworld. If you've never visited Terry Pratchett's Discworld, you should visit.
Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett (3 stars) Death stands in for Santa. Why and how come?
Soul Music
by Terry Pratchett (2 stars) Buddy Holly, Death, and Death's granddaughter "Susan" because it's Terry Pratchett on Disworld.
Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett (4 stars) Death takes a holiday---ok, he gets FIRED. Funny stuff.
Fablehaven
(4 stars) This was a good solid read
Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven) (3 stars) liked this book, read it quickly.
Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven) (3 stars) I had all
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven)
(5 stars) I think I've got it figured out... And my favorite of the series.
Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison (2 stars) I didn't like the ending of the series. It was 2 books smashed into one book, and it was long. It should have been written as 2 books. It wasn't that the series didn't end properly or as I expected, just that the ending seemed hurried.
Pillage
(3 stars) This was a lovely book about dragons. Recommend for grades 4-6.
The Iron King (Harlequin Teen)
(4 star) Retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. I really liked it. Clever.
Tempted (House of Night, Book 6) (2 star) Meh. Seriously? Where is this series headed??
Burned (House of Night Novels)
(2 stars? perhaps?)
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
(4 stars) I started this book last year and got to Indonesia with her and never really understood why she continued on to Bali. I finished out the book, but the second time around, I really connected with her. The first time around, I thought it was a 2 or 3 star, but the second time around, I liked it better. Of course, I'm coming at it from the same place, so I'm empathizing, too. That makes a difference.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (which I would give 4 stars). It's a much better (tighter) story of The Nicholas Flamel series currently out which I have spent (wasted) time reading.
The Sorcerer by Michael Scott (which I would give only 2 stars) is meh. I'm half-way through the series. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the Red Pyramid (and I read the Red Pyramid after). Rick Riordan's book is better.
The Necromancer by Michael Scott (2 stars) See above.
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting (3 stars) Amazon recommended this one, and it was an interesting, if a bit gothic/emo romance. Some of my girls will really like this "freaky" romance.
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (1 star) I got this book as a "bargain" drama, and it intrigued me because of the "Jellicoe cat" reference, and who doesn't love a bit of TS Elliot in the AM? But, skip, skip, skip, all the way home. DID NOT LIKE, DO NOT recommend. Convoluted plot, totally unrealistic ending. I hated slogging through it, and had to really, really twist myself to figure out how on God's green earth she'd figured out a plot so odd.
Ranger's Apprentice Kings of Clonmel #8 by John Flanagan (4 stars) For a book written for a kid age 10, I really enjoy these books. Although this isn't my favorite in the series, it was a good read. Nice solid plotting. Not too predictable. No magic. Love that about this series.
The Sookie Stackhouse (True Blood Series)
Dead Until Dark (3 stars) I liked this--not for girls under 17! This is NOT Twilight!
Living Dead In Dallas (3 stars)
Club Dead (4 stars) This was a really, really good one. I liked Alcide and the other characters!
Dead to the World (5 stars) This is my FAVORITE of the whole series!!
Dead as a Doornail (2 stars) as a follow up to the one before, this was a HUGE downer.
Definitely Dead (1 star) HATED this book. It was my LEAST favorite books of the series, but we did get the cute new character of Amelia from New Orleans and cousin Hadley.
Altogether Dead (3 stars) this was a MUCH better book than the last, and at least SOMETHING happened at the end.
From Dead to Worse (2 stars) I skimmed this one... Figuring out what was going on with the characters... No real mystery in this one
Dead and Gone (2 stars) Meh
Dead in the Family (2 stars) Meh
I happened to HAVE all the Sookie Stackhouse books, and thus read them all at one time
The Eyre Affaire
by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)Lost in a Good Book
by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)The Well of Lost Plot
s by Jasper Fforde (5 stars)Thursday Next, First Among Sequels
by Jasper Fforde (3 stars)The Big Over Easy: a Nursery Crime by Jasper Fforde (4 stars)
The Fourth Bear: a Nursery Crime by Jasper Fforde (4 stars)
Mort
by Terry Pratchett (5 stars) Death takes an apprentice. LOVELY book set on Discworld. If you've never visited Terry Pratchett's Discworld, you should visit.Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett (3 stars) Death stands in for Santa. Why and how come?Soul Music
by Terry Pratchett (2 stars) Buddy Holly, Death, and Death's granddaughter "Susan" because it's Terry Pratchett on Disworld.Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett (4 stars) Death takes a holiday---ok, he gets FIRED. Funny stuff.Fablehaven
(4 stars) This was a good solid readRise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven) (3 stars) liked this book, read it quickly.
Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven) (3 stars) I had allSecrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven)
(5 stars) I think I've got it figured out... And my favorite of the series.Fablehaven, Book 5:Keys to the Demon Prison (2 stars) I didn't like the ending of the series. It was 2 books smashed into one book, and it was long. It should have been written as 2 books. It wasn't that the series didn't end properly or as I expected, just that the ending seemed hurried.
Pillage
(3 stars) This was a lovely book about dragons. Recommend for grades 4-6.The Iron King (Harlequin Teen)
(4 star) Retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. I really liked it. Clever.Tempted (House of Night, Book 6) (2 star) Meh. Seriously? Where is this series headed??
Burned (House of Night Novels)
(2 stars? perhaps?)Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
(4 stars) I started this book last year and got to Indonesia with her and never really understood why she continued on to Bali. I finished out the book, but the second time around, I really connected with her. The first time around, I thought it was a 2 or 3 star, but the second time around, I liked it better. Of course, I'm coming at it from the same place, so I'm empathizing, too. That makes a difference.
22 July 2010
The Eyre Affair & the Thursday Next Series
The Eyre Affair, by Jasper Fforde is the first of the Thursday Next novels, and it is the novel I have gifted most to people who teach English. I think it is cleverly written and requires one to be well read and know characters from Austen, Dickens, and also understand theme and motivation behind the characters. It also requires death of the author, and the realization that words have a life of their own.
The five books in the series are not all equal. I enjoyed certain characters more than others. For example, I thought the series was most fleshed out, most round, and most touching in the scenes with her Uncle Mycroft (and the thought of him and Sherlock Holmes interacting was delightful!) I also thought that Something Rotten, was probably the strongest of the books, despite it being the zaniest of them because the theme in the book shows that no matter what, at their core, people have goodness inside of them: poetry can move us to find goodness inside ourselves. Words have the power to move us. Beware: Poetry has power. Despite all of the strong points in book four, the most touching ending was at the end of book three, which was the climax of the series, certainly. Her father, who's name is never, ever revealed, is a well rounded, delightful character only seen for literally flashes of time in the book that don't seem to matter, but they are enough to give us comic relief and insight into who he is and how Thursday feels about him.
My very favorite character is Granny Next, and she comprises the best moments of book four. She's the best parts of the series for me. I adore her and she reminds me much of Granny Weatherwax from Terry Pratchett's works. She's all knowing in blue gingham, and I loved her interaction with Thursday.
I did not enjoy the fifth book in the series. I found myself thinking, this is Thursday's future? Really? Wow. Middle age really does bite. I did love her children, and Landon was fantastic. Polly and her mother were still funny and silly, and I even still loved hating Lola Vavoom. Having read everything else Jasper Fforde had written, I expected to be thrilled to be visiting Thursday and her family again in her First Among Sequels, but I was SO DEPRESSED by her life. Read if you must, but if you want my advice? Imagine that her life stopped when you finish Something Rotten, and leave her when her future was amazing. Jasper Fforde has another book coming out in the Thursday Next series in the next year... I'll be reading it.
Recommend if you like Austen. It has strong language in it (She is a police officer). You should have read the classics. You should also understand literary speak like puns, allusion, etc. Much like Terry Pratchett. Would consider it to be like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
The five books in the series are not all equal. I enjoyed certain characters more than others. For example, I thought the series was most fleshed out, most round, and most touching in the scenes with her Uncle Mycroft (and the thought of him and Sherlock Holmes interacting was delightful!) I also thought that Something Rotten, was probably the strongest of the books, despite it being the zaniest of them because the theme in the book shows that no matter what, at their core, people have goodness inside of them: poetry can move us to find goodness inside ourselves. Words have the power to move us. Beware: Poetry has power. Despite all of the strong points in book four, the most touching ending was at the end of book three, which was the climax of the series, certainly. Her father, who's name is never, ever revealed, is a well rounded, delightful character only seen for literally flashes of time in the book that don't seem to matter, but they are enough to give us comic relief and insight into who he is and how Thursday feels about him.
My very favorite character is Granny Next, and she comprises the best moments of book four. She's the best parts of the series for me. I adore her and she reminds me much of Granny Weatherwax from Terry Pratchett's works. She's all knowing in blue gingham, and I loved her interaction with Thursday.
I did not enjoy the fifth book in the series. I found myself thinking, this is Thursday's future? Really? Wow. Middle age really does bite. I did love her children, and Landon was fantastic. Polly and her mother were still funny and silly, and I even still loved hating Lola Vavoom. Having read everything else Jasper Fforde had written, I expected to be thrilled to be visiting Thursday and her family again in her First Among Sequels, but I was SO DEPRESSED by her life. Read if you must, but if you want my advice? Imagine that her life stopped when you finish Something Rotten, and leave her when her future was amazing. Jasper Fforde has another book coming out in the Thursday Next series in the next year... I'll be reading it.
Recommend if you like Austen. It has strong language in it (She is a police officer). You should have read the classics. You should also understand literary speak like puns, allusion, etc. Much like Terry Pratchett. Would consider it to be like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Starting the Summer with Sookie Stackhouse
Although the stories and characters are familiar creatures of nightmare, the twists and turns are new and enjoyable. For several books, one wonders why everyone (Bill, Eric, Sam, etc.) likes Sookie and wants her more than anyone else in existence, but the explanation, which was long in coming (book nine!), did make sense and created much of the plot for books nine and ten. Sookie's love interests have made for great reading, and vampires, weyrs, etc, do make for interesting bedfellows!
Not all ten of these books are great reads. None of them are for people under 18, and I am not recommending True Blood on HBO. That's not even SOFT porn. I got more than I bargained for when I attempted to watch part of the show one night! Wow. When I did wikipedia the synopsis of the show, I discovered it didn't follow the plot of the books, either. So two disappointing things, right there. If you choose to read Sookie, keep in mind, it's supermarket romance with fantasy vampires and mystery thrown in. Lots of vampires, sex, and blood. If that's your thing, Sookie is for you.
Recommend if you like Janet Evanovich, Anne Rice, and Nora Roberts.
After the Books of Summer Have Gone...
This summer I've made a goal to read 100 books and then during my initial "Getting to Know You" activity talk about what students read over the summer and give my spiel about critical/casual reading and Lake Powel (Lake Pal). I even have photos of Lake Powell readers to put up on my Eiki to go with it. (If you have a great Lake Pal story, please leave me a comment).
Anyway, I'm making my list, and checking it twice. I'll include the list of stuff I've read so far. Of course, I'm going to leave it in bunches since we've gone half-way through the summer. :o) This is going on my bulletin board with the Amazon.com method of rating. I'll also include "pit-churs" and if you've been in my class, you're all reliving how I pronounce that word, and wishing you could hear me "Say it again, Phipp." You know you are.
Anyway, I'm making my list, and checking it twice. I'll include the list of stuff I've read so far. Of course, I'm going to leave it in bunches since we've gone half-way through the summer. :o) This is going on my bulletin board with the Amazon.com method of rating. I'll also include "pit-churs" and if you've been in my class, you're all reliving how I pronounce that word, and wishing you could hear me "Say it again, Phipp." You know you are.
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