Another Day-Another Book

Entering the homestretch on The Giver by Lois Lowry with just a few pages left to go. Taking a break to eat some lunch a blog a little. I was checking out a blog by Christina@Flipthepagebookreviews She has a way fun site and I really like the way she reviews books. She is also participating in MotherReaders 48HBC. So I'll finish this book and start on the next.

Still going......

Just finished The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. I'll write a review in a few hours. I need to start new book while house is quiet and family is gone. My new book was recommended by a friend of my sons. His exact words were "Dude, you have to read The Giver, it blew my mind!" Well, after that how could I not! So my next book is The Giver by Lois Lowry. Peace out peps!

Feel Like Energizer Bunny...

Okay people I am half way done with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. I am loving the story, the character and the humor. Really needed a pick me up after last book. I have much chocolate and coke in system, I'm trying to put in two more hours before I quit. I logged about five hours total reading time today in between house cleaning, taxi driving, play dates, a trip to the chiropractor and laundry.
Happy Reading!

Get Set!

Alrighty! I have one book under my belt and now I'm moving on to the next one. I'm really hoping my next pick will be a little more light hearted cause Wallflower was a downer! Crossing my fingers and choosing The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. I talked my husband into grilling burgers and I'm hoping that he can find a good game on ESPN to keep himself occupied. My plan is to lock myself in my room with giant bag of M&Ms and read into the wee hours of the morning. Peace Out!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heavy, moody, sad little book. The story of Charlie is only 213 pages long and is told by way of letters from him to someone he addresses as Dear Friend. It's Charlie's freshman year of high school, he's different, lonely and confused by every day high school happenings. His letters are heartbreaking and honest as he tries his best to navigate life at school and home. We slowly move with Charlie through the school year as he makes a few friends, has his first crush and deals with the death of a loved one. As the story unfolds we learn more of Charlie's history which offers somewhat of an explanation of his thoughts and feelings.

Charlie is a character that will stay with me for a long time.

Although I felt the story leading up to a big ending I wasn't prepared for the crash landing.

I was under the impression that this was a book for young adults and was puzzled as to way our public library had it in the adult section. I now think that it's exactly where it belongs. The subject matter deals with sex, homosexuality, drugs, death and suicide. Very heavy subject matter. I would caution any parent to preview this book before letting your child read it.

I think it's a great book but a reader should be old enough to handle the emotions that come with it.

On your mark........

It's officially started.....the 48 hour book challenge! I have stocked my pantry full of twizzlers, M&Ms, coke and corn chips. I started a book that been on my dresser collecting dust for a few weeks. The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I'll write a review when I'm done. Peace Out!

48 Hour Book Challenge is on!

Here we go! A chance to catch up on the pile of books on my dresser that has been collecting dust as I work on my library's summer reading program. Mother Reader has challenged anyone who would like to participate to read and blog for 48 hours-starting June 5 through June 8th. Super excited to see if I can make a dent in my pile. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping to get a cool prize out of the deal too. For more information about the challenge go to her website-motherreader.com
Stay tuned........