A Touch of Dead-Charlaine Harris

It has been 5 months since the last Sookie book came out and I still have to wait 7 months until the next one comes out. That is to big of a gap of time to go without Sookie and Eric. I knew that Ms. Harris had written some Sookie short stories and I was thrilled to find out that she was releasing them all in one book.

This book has 4 short stories. They were cute, but not in depth enough. I know they are short stories, but I guess I was expecting something different. There was one story with Claude and Claudine, One with Eric, One about Hadley, and one set during Christmas. It curbed my Sookie need, but I still can't wait for May.

The Last Song-Nicholas Sparks

This is Nicholas Sparks' latest book. I really enjoy Nicholas Sparks books. He can really write characters that I can connect with and want to root for. The Last Song was not a disappointment.

The Last Song is about Ronnie, her brother, her father, and their summer together. Ronnie's father left them and she didn't talk to him for 3 years when she is sent to his house for the summer. She is ready to hate the summer and go home the minute she gets there. In true Nicholas Sparks fashion we get to watch Ronnie meet new friends, learn about herself, and learn about her family.

All I have to say is have tissues ready. I cried in a few different places. This book hit home for me in a way and I am so glad that I read it!

The Luxe Series- Anna Godbersen

This is a great series. It is a historical fiction that I have heard compared to Gossip Girl in the past. The books follow the Hollands (Elizabeth and Diana) and their friends, families, and enemies. The twists and turns of this book are great. There are things that happen that I never would have guessed were going to happen. Plus the covers are so breathtaking.

My favorite character of this series is Diana, but I feel connected with all of them. Anna writes with just enough detail for you to get a picture, but still be able to use your imagination also. The last in the series comes out November 1st.

Hunger Games/Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins

I am doing one post for both of these books. They are the first 2 books in a series. They are such great books.

These books are about future America. There are 12 districts and a Capitol. The children are entered into a reality show type game that is a game to the death. The books follow Katniss and her family as well as her friends and district.

These books really make you think. Katniss is the perfect character to have tell the story. The relationships in this book are meaningful and deep. Watching Katniss be strong and grow and cry in this book was my favorite.

Cathching Fire starts a few months after Hunger Games ends and just continues the wonderful story. Lots of twists and turns.

I recommend these books to everyone and can't wait for the third one.

I am Back

I promise to start doing better about getting my books added here. I haven't read a whole bunch of good ones, but I will be better.

My poor neglected blog

I haven't added any of the books I have read in the last month or so. BOOO.
I will probably be adding them, but if not here is my list with a grade by it:

Someone Like You-Sarah Dessen (B)
Finger Lickin' Fifteen-Janet Evanovich (A)
The Luxe-Anna Godbersen (B)
Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married- Marian Keyes (B-)
L.A. Candy- Lauren Conrad (C although I will read the next one)
You Know Where To Find Me (C)
Rumors (B)

I only give The Luxe and Rumors b's because they start out slow for me, but once they start going the are addicting.

Summer Sisters-Judy Blume

Oh Judy Blume how you fulfilled my love of reading in my youth. I remember hiding Forever from my parents afraid my mom would want to read it and get mad at me for reading it.

Summer Sisters is about Vix and Caitlin, friends from elementary school, and their summer trips to The Island to visit Caitlin's dad and step-mother. The friendship that these girls had was unusual, but at the same time long lasting despite their problems.

Vix is the shy girl who has had a hard family life. She is smart and likes to read. Caitlin's family take her in and help her to recognize her potential and help her to go to college and be the success that she wants to be.

Caitlin is the pretty, popular, rich, selfish, and carefree girl. She wants what she wants and will get it no matter what. She travels the world with no regards to her future.

I really enjoyed this book, but I am a sucker for a book about friendships. There were some things that made me blush, but I liked the characters, even the ones that I Loved to hate.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an easy read for the beach or just for a lazy day.