Wizard's Daughter by Catherine Coulter
Ah, the infamous Wizard book from Aaron. It was lost, then found, then lost again, but I finally read it today. It was pretty strange, but actually better than I anticipated. It is set in England, they never do say the date, but it seems to be Georgian or maybe before. I don't want to give anything away, but it is about wizards, and two people fall in love, and live happily ever after!
The only other books by this author that I have read are contemporary romances, about the FBI I think. So this was an interesting change. I am sure Aaron will be glad I finally read it, he probably thought I doubted his taste in books :)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
No. 35: The Collectors
The Collectors by David Baldacci
This is the first book I have ever read by this author. Normally I really like spy/political books, but this didn't really do it for me. The story was interesting, but I thought some of the connections between the different story lines were a little tenuous. I also thought that some of the characters were really annoying and unsympathetic (I was actually happy when one of the main characters was kidnapped), and the dialogue was really irritating, very unnatural and stilted. So, I don't know if I will read another book by this author, which is too bad because this is a series, and I do love a series!
This is the first book I have ever read by this author. Normally I really like spy/political books, but this didn't really do it for me. The story was interesting, but I thought some of the connections between the different story lines were a little tenuous. I also thought that some of the characters were really annoying and unsympathetic (I was actually happy when one of the main characters was kidnapped), and the dialogue was really irritating, very unnatural and stilted. So, I don't know if I will read another book by this author, which is too bad because this is a series, and I do love a series!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
No.34: Breakdown
Breakdown: Sex, Suicide and the Harvard Psychiatrist by Eileen McNamara
My office has a book exchange shelf and a lot of people are really into true crime/real life stories - one day at lunch I was desperate for a book so I grabbed this. It was kind of weird, kind of boring (in parts), kind of creepy (in other parts), but also kind of interesting. Not really my thing, but it managed to kill a couple of lunch breaks.
My office has a book exchange shelf and a lot of people are really into true crime/real life stories - one day at lunch I was desperate for a book so I grabbed this. It was kind of weird, kind of boring (in parts), kind of creepy (in other parts), but also kind of interesting. Not really my thing, but it managed to kill a couple of lunch breaks.
Monday, February 18, 2008
No. 33: Treasures Lost, Treasures Found
Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts
This is another older Nora Roberts. I had actually never read it before which is surprising, I thought I had read all of her books. It was good but definitely not one of her best.
I found the wizard book when I cleaned this weekend so I might have to read that next.
This is another older Nora Roberts. I had actually never read it before which is surprising, I thought I had read all of her books. It was good but definitely not one of her best.
I found the wizard book when I cleaned this weekend so I might have to read that next.
No. 32: Secret Star
Secret Star by Nora Roberts
This is the last one in the Stars of Mithra series - I have read the others a long time ago. It was pretty good. You could really tell it was written in the 80's though! I didn't particularly like the hero or the heroine, but the story was good so that made a difference. I don't think I will re-read the rest of the series though.
This is the last one in the Stars of Mithra series - I have read the others a long time ago. It was pretty good. You could really tell it was written in the 80's though! I didn't particularly like the hero or the heroine, but the story was good so that made a difference. I don't think I will re-read the rest of the series though.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
No. 31: What Looks Like Crazy
What Looks Like Crazy by Charlotte Hughes
This book is about a psychlogist and all of her crazy clients and her crazy life. It was pretty good. I have read this author before when she wrote as a team with Janet Evanovich but this is the first solo book I have read. It was pretty good, but kind of short. I hate it when I get a new book and finish it so fast, like less than 2 hours. I think this is going to be a part of a series about the female main character, and I am sure I will read more.
This book is about a psychlogist and all of her crazy clients and her crazy life. It was pretty good. I have read this author before when she wrote as a team with Janet Evanovich but this is the first solo book I have read. It was pretty good, but kind of short. I hate it when I get a new book and finish it so fast, like less than 2 hours. I think this is going to be a part of a series about the female main character, and I am sure I will read more.
Monday, February 11, 2008
No. 30: Flashpoint
Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann
Another Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooter book. This one is for Jimmy and Tess and also introduces Decker and Sophia who are in later books. It is pretty good, but not one of my favorites. But even a medium Suzanne Brockmann is way better than most other books!
Another Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooter book. This one is for Jimmy and Tess and also introduces Decker and Sophia who are in later books. It is pretty good, but not one of my favorites. But even a medium Suzanne Brockmann is way better than most other books!
Friday, February 8, 2008
No. 29: Breaking Point
Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann
Another one of my favorites by this author. This book continues the story of Max and Gina, and of Molly and Jones/Morant. Both of these couples had a very rough time in other books so it makes me happy that they get their happy ending. It also features Jules (who I love) and he is great in it.
Another one of my favorites by this author. This book continues the story of Max and Gina, and of Molly and Jones/Morant. Both of these couples had a very rough time in other books so it makes me happy that they get their happy ending. It also features Jules (who I love) and he is great in it.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
No. 28: Out of Control
Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
This is really my all time favorite Suzanne Brockmann book ever. It is about Kenny "Wild Card" and Savannah and it is just so great. Super funny, Kenny can't help but be a jerk but he still manages to be really sweet. This is also the first book that has Molly and Jones/Grady Morant. They show up in a couple other books and their story is really good too. The other story line in this book is about Rose and Hank which is a historical romance (Rose is in the present and her story is told through exerpts from her biography) set in World War II. I seriously love this book, I have read it like 10 times, it is the best!
This is really my all time favorite Suzanne Brockmann book ever. It is about Kenny "Wild Card" and Savannah and it is just so great. Super funny, Kenny can't help but be a jerk but he still manages to be really sweet. This is also the first book that has Molly and Jones/Grady Morant. They show up in a couple other books and their story is really good too. The other story line in this book is about Rose and Hank which is a historical romance (Rose is in the present and her story is told through exerpts from her biography) set in World War II. I seriously love this book, I have read it like 10 times, it is the best!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
No. 27: Force of Nature
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
I think this is one of the more recently released book in her SEAL/Troubleshooter series. It was good but not one of my favorites. The main story was about Rick (a private detective) and Annie (his assistant) but it also was about Jules (an FBI agent) and Robin (an actor) - I like the Jules/Robin story mostly because poor Jules has had such a rough time, this book included, that I like to see him happy. Earlier this year I read her book about their wedding (hooray happy endings!) It is kind of different reading about a gay couple, but I love Jules and I wanted him to be happy, and now he is happy with Robin!
The wizard book is officially missing, I think Ella must have gotten ahold of it. The search is on!
I think this is one of the more recently released book in her SEAL/Troubleshooter series. It was good but not one of my favorites. The main story was about Rick (a private detective) and Annie (his assistant) but it also was about Jules (an FBI agent) and Robin (an actor) - I like the Jules/Robin story mostly because poor Jules has had such a rough time, this book included, that I like to see him happy. Earlier this year I read her book about their wedding (hooray happy endings!) It is kind of different reading about a gay couple, but I love Jules and I wanted him to be happy, and now he is happy with Robin!
The wizard book is officially missing, I think Ella must have gotten ahold of it. The search is on!
Monday, February 4, 2008
No. 26: The Client
The Client by John Grisham
I had read this many years ago but I picked it up at the library book sale over the summer with the intention of reading it again. It was pretty good - exciting at the begnining, a little long in the middle, and a little sad but exciting at the end.
Aaron bought me some kind of crazy wizzard book at the grocery store this weekend so that is probably up next. I hope it isn't as weird as it sounds :)
I had read this many years ago but I picked it up at the library book sale over the summer with the intention of reading it again. It was pretty good - exciting at the begnining, a little long in the middle, and a little sad but exciting at the end.
Aaron bought me some kind of crazy wizzard book at the grocery store this weekend so that is probably up next. I hope it isn't as weird as it sounds :)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
No. 25: When He Was Wicked
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
The last of the Bridgerton series (finally!) and my least favorite of the bunch. I just didn't really get into it as much as the others. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that Ella did not take a nap today, so I wasn't able to devote my full attention to it. Or maybe it just wasn't as good as the rest. Anyway, I am looking forward to reading something different. I have no idea what that will be though!
The last of the Bridgerton series (finally!) and my least favorite of the bunch. I just didn't really get into it as much as the others. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that Ella did not take a nap today, so I wasn't able to devote my full attention to it. Or maybe it just wasn't as good as the rest. Anyway, I am looking forward to reading something different. I have no idea what that will be though!
Friday, February 1, 2008
No. 24: To Sir Phillip With Love
To Sir Phillip With Love by Julia Quinn
Yet another Bridgerton series book. Once I read any book in a series I have to read them all. It's a curse really. This one is not my favorite in the series, but it is still very good. I have one more (I think) to read in the series and then I am officially done!
Yet another Bridgerton series book. Once I read any book in a series I have to read them all. It's a curse really. This one is not my favorite in the series, but it is still very good. I have one more (I think) to read in the series and then I am officially done!
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