Category Archives: Books

Messenger

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I needed to get out of town today, so I drove down to see my grandmother. She was not feeling great, but that did not stop us from watching some college football. She shakes her head at TV, where I … Continue reading

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Leaving Time

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Another great book by Jodi Picoult. Leaving Time kept me on the edge of my seat and eager to turn the page to find out what happened next. The twist made my jaw drop. Holy cannoli! I never saw it … Continue reading

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Everything Matters!

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Ugh. The best word to describe this Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. is UGH! I could not wait for the world to end so the book would end. I admit to cheating and reading the plot on Wikipedia. The … Continue reading

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Yoga Bitch

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  Yoga Bitch by Suzanne Morrison was a bitch to read. I was tired of her complaints by the third chapter. I did not care if she found enlightenment. I was annoyed by her complaining. I wonder how many people … Continue reading

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Leaving Time

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Today my great friend Gretchen and I drove into LA to see Jodi Picoult! She is one of my favorite authors and I always try to see her when she comes into town for an appearance. She was promoting her … Continue reading

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Larger Than Life

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I love Jodi Picoult and would pay to read her version of the phone book. So when she started to write short stories I was excited.  It will give me my Jodi Picoult fix in-between her lastest book.   Larger … Continue reading

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The End of Your Life Book Club

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I have had The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe sitting on my book shelf for awhile. It is a book that sparked my curiosity and was recommended to me. I was always hesitant to start it … Continue reading

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The Longings of Wayward Girls

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I was excited to read The Longing of Wayward Girls by Karen Brown. I was ready to read a good mystery. The book sounds promising. Well, how I got through the book is a mystery. It was boring. It was … Continue reading

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If I Stay…

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Last night I finished If I Stay by Gayle Forman.   It was quick, enjoyable read.  I saw the movie when it came out in August and thought the movie followed the book pretty well.  Once I got started reading, I … Continue reading

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The Bookstore

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I finished The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler today while at the acupuncturist. I wish I could say I enjoyed this book. I was completely uninterested in the story or the characters. What I can’t explain is why I felt the … Continue reading

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