Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
I used to read this book every single year. Like for maybe 10 years in a row starting in 5th or 6th grade. Then my copy of the book disintegrated from over use and I didn't get another copy until now. But you know what? It is still great, although I am sure (much like the other books I have re-read from my youth) I feel a lot different about the characters now than I did then. for example, Scarlett is annoyingly lacking in self awareness - like to the extent that she probably has a personality disorder. And Ashley is kind of a jerk. But Rhett still seems pretty awesome to me! And I would still love to have all those dresses! Some things never change.
An amazing book, maybe I will revive the annual reading tradition.
Monday, May 9, 2011
No. 35: A Secret Affair
A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh
I literally cannot remember this book. I think it is the last in a series, featuring a cousin named Constantine? There is some family in-fighting and perhaps reconciliation? An affiar? A secret affair? I really don't know, it was too long ago. I am going to have to read this over again for sure. I do love Mary Balogh.
I literally cannot remember this book. I think it is the last in a series, featuring a cousin named Constantine? There is some family in-fighting and perhaps reconciliation? An affiar? A secret affair? I really don't know, it was too long ago. I am going to have to read this over again for sure. I do love Mary Balogh.
No. 34: Breaking the Rules
Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann
This is the newest Suzanne Brockmann book. I tried to buy it the day it was released at Barnes and Noble - to add to my Suzanne Brockmann book collection obviously - but the sales person there was convinced that it wouldn't come out until 2024. So I gave up and got it for the Kindle so I could read it that night. Because when I need to read a Suzanne Brockmann book, I need to read it immediately.
Anyway, tragically I didn't love this book. It was all kind of eh for me. Which is unfortunate considering the amazing awesomeness this author is capable. Like, she writes maybe 5 of my 10 favorite books. So, it was disappointing. But worth a read. An eh book from this author is a heck of a lot better than a good book from some others.
This is the newest Suzanne Brockmann book. I tried to buy it the day it was released at Barnes and Noble - to add to my Suzanne Brockmann book collection obviously - but the sales person there was convinced that it wouldn't come out until 2024. So I gave up and got it for the Kindle so I could read it that night. Because when I need to read a Suzanne Brockmann book, I need to read it immediately.
Anyway, tragically I didn't love this book. It was all kind of eh for me. Which is unfortunate considering the amazing awesomeness this author is capable. Like, she writes maybe 5 of my 10 favorite books. So, it was disappointing. But worth a read. An eh book from this author is a heck of a lot better than a good book from some others.
No. 33. Hawken's Heart
Hawken's Heart by Suzanne Brockmann
Another Navy SEAL book - and yet, all this Navy SEAL love came before the whole SEAL v. bin Laden = awesomeness thing. Maybe I am psychic? Anyway, love this book! Because they think is a MURDERER! But he is INNOCENT, and Nell is the only one who believes him. But he is so distraught after the death/murder of his only father figure that he HAS NOTHING LEFT TO LIVE FOR, except VENGANCE! It is awesome, and caps worthy for sure. Love it!
Another Navy SEAL book - and yet, all this Navy SEAL love came before the whole SEAL v. bin Laden = awesomeness thing. Maybe I am psychic? Anyway, love this book! Because they think is a MURDERER! But he is INNOCENT, and Nell is the only one who believes him. But he is so distraught after the death/murder of his only father figure that he HAS NOTHING LEFT TO LIVE FOR, except VENGANCE! It is awesome, and caps worthy for sure. Love it!
No. 32: The Admiral's Bride
The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
I do remember this book, but only because I LOVE IT, and I have read it dozens of times. And I LOVE IT! Although it has the potential to be creepy, I find the older guy younger girl thing to be kind of awesome. Sometimes. Like in this book, it is awesome. And about Navy SEALs doing awesome things. And I love the Navy SEALs.
Read this book. That is all.
I do remember this book, but only because I LOVE IT, and I have read it dozens of times. And I LOVE IT! Although it has the potential to be creepy, I find the older guy younger girl thing to be kind of awesome. Sometimes. Like in this book, it is awesome. And about Navy SEALs doing awesome things. And I love the Navy SEALs.
Read this book. That is all.
No. 31: Saving Grace - I am SO FAR BEHIND!!!
Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
I am so far behind in posting, I literally do not remember this book. It is aboutKing John, and evil Barons, and hot Scottish guys, so it can't be bad!
Yikes, the next bunch of posts are going to be crappy because I have almost 2 months of books to post about. Sorry. Also not in the order I read them. I have a stack of books sitting by my computer (and it keeps getting knocked over by a baby) and a bunch more read on the kindle and some on the ipad. Bad bad blogger - hopefully I can get them all counted at least.
I bet I liked this book though, I do love Julie Garwood!
I am so far behind in posting, I literally do not remember this book. It is aboutKing John, and evil Barons, and hot Scottish guys, so it can't be bad!
Yikes, the next bunch of posts are going to be crappy because I have almost 2 months of books to post about. Sorry. Also not in the order I read them. I have a stack of books sitting by my computer (and it keeps getting knocked over by a baby) and a bunch more read on the kindle and some on the ipad. Bad bad blogger - hopefully I can get them all counted at least.
I bet I liked this book though, I do love Julie Garwood!
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