Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker
This was another free kindle book that I got some time ago and forgot about. I like it when that happens because then when I find it is a happy surprise, and I am usually desperate for something to read. Which I was in this case. I am not sure what genre I would put this in, it is sort of a hybrid inspirational/cosy/romanceish book. But good, because the inspirational aspect was not nearly as annoying as it can be, the cosy cake baking stuff was good because I like cake and baking cakes and recipes, and the romanceish part was alright too. I also enjoyed the secondary characters quite a bit - especially the parents and the MMC's sisters. Not a super ringing endorsement, but I had quite low expectations and they were surpassed. I should also note that I was grumpy when I read this book, so if/when I re-read it I am sure I will have a lot more to say.
Monday, June 20, 2011
No. 44: The Lost Hero
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
I have read this book before, and I liked it a lot then, and I liked it a lot the second time too. I can't wait until the second book in the series comes out. But that isn't until October!
I have read this book before, and I liked it a lot then, and I liked it a lot the second time too. I can't wait until the second book in the series comes out. But that isn't until October!
Nos. 42 and 43: The Kane Chronicles
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire
I read all of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, then I read the Lost Hero and have been not so patiently waiting for the next installment of that series (The Heroes of Olympus) which doesn't come out until OCTOBER! to come out. So clearly I needed something to read. Then I noticed that Rick Riordan had another series out! Hooray for me! This one is very much like the other two but instead of Greek and Roman gods it is about Egyptian gods, which is very interesting to me because I love to watch televisions shows about Egypt and the pyramids and mummies. I do not however want to go to Egypt, however beautiful and mysterious and amazing it might be, because it seems like it would be filled with bugs and snakes and crocodiles. And I am afraid of those things.
Anyway, this series is focused on a brother and sister who discover that they are both magicians AND direct ancestors of the great Pharaohs of Egypt AND may be hosts/possessed by gods and are responsible for saving the world from an evil god who wants to destroy it. So clearly similar to the other series, but different enough to keep it interesting. One thing I liked is a sort of reference to the Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus thing by mentioning that Manhattan is off limits and that there are other things going on over there (ie: Mount Olympus!)
The Throne of Fire
I read all of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, then I read the Lost Hero and have been not so patiently waiting for the next installment of that series (The Heroes of Olympus) which doesn't come out until OCTOBER! to come out. So clearly I needed something to read. Then I noticed that Rick Riordan had another series out! Hooray for me! This one is very much like the other two but instead of Greek and Roman gods it is about Egyptian gods, which is very interesting to me because I love to watch televisions shows about Egypt and the pyramids and mummies. I do not however want to go to Egypt, however beautiful and mysterious and amazing it might be, because it seems like it would be filled with bugs and snakes and crocodiles. And I am afraid of those things.
Anyway, this series is focused on a brother and sister who discover that they are both magicians AND direct ancestors of the great Pharaohs of Egypt AND may be hosts/possessed by gods and are responsible for saving the world from an evil god who wants to destroy it. So clearly similar to the other series, but different enough to keep it interesting. One thing I liked is a sort of reference to the Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus thing by mentioning that Manhattan is off limits and that there are other things going on over there (ie: Mount Olympus!)
Nos. 38 - 41: Sophie Green Mystery Series
I, Spy? by Kate Johnson
Ugley Business
A is for Apple
Still Waters
This whole series started with a free kindle book - I, Spy?
Authors, if you want to hook me and get me to buy every book you have ever written, all you need to do is offer the first book in a series (you know, if it is good) for free on kindle and I guarantee I will spend all my money to buy the rest. Just ask Aaron. I can't even tell you how many times I have done it. A lot.
Anyway, this is kind of a mystery/action/crime/spy/romance in the same vein as the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovitch but set in ENGLAND! So it is awesome and full of slang I don't know and funny names for things and you can imagine that everyone has a cool accent. I love England. I want to marry Prince Harry and move there. I totally think I can pass Avery off as his illegitimate love child - she totally looks just like him.
Anyway, back to the books, the main character is Sophie Green who kind of accidentally becomes a spy and at the same time has a relationship with her super hot spy partner and murder and mystery and shenanigans ensue. And it is funny, which I think is a very high recommendation indeed. I love funny books that still have elements of romance and action. And there are four! So it is even better. Hopefully the series continues because I am way into it and I need more!
Ugley Business
A is for Apple
Still Waters
This whole series started with a free kindle book - I, Spy?
Authors, if you want to hook me and get me to buy every book you have ever written, all you need to do is offer the first book in a series (you know, if it is good) for free on kindle and I guarantee I will spend all my money to buy the rest. Just ask Aaron. I can't even tell you how many times I have done it. A lot.
Anyway, this is kind of a mystery/action/crime/spy/romance in the same vein as the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovitch but set in ENGLAND! So it is awesome and full of slang I don't know and funny names for things and you can imagine that everyone has a cool accent. I love England. I want to marry Prince Harry and move there. I totally think I can pass Avery off as his illegitimate love child - she totally looks just like him.
Anyway, back to the books, the main character is Sophie Green who kind of accidentally becomes a spy and at the same time has a relationship with her super hot spy partner and murder and mystery and shenanigans ensue. And it is funny, which I think is a very high recommendation indeed. I love funny books that still have elements of romance and action. And there are four! So it is even better. Hopefully the series continues because I am way into it and I need more!
No. 37: Just Like Heaven
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
Yet again I have failed in my resolution to keep up with this blog. I don't know what is up with me this year, maybe I am busier or more add or less organized or all three. Whatever it is, I am accepting it and moving on. So I am going to make an effort to blog the books I have read, but I am starting with most recent first because then I may have some chance, however slim, to remember the book.
I just read this earlier in the week, so I should remember it. Also, I LOVE Julia Quinn, and all of her books so I can tell you (even if I didn't remember it - which I do) that it is awesome and totally worth reading! This is in the same world as her Bridgerton series and involves a member of the infamous Smyth-Smith family, in particular a violinist in the quartet. If you have read any of this author's recent books you know what I am talking about. Anyway, it is very good and as always very funny and charming. I totally recommend to anyone all the books in this semi interconnected series.
Yet again I have failed in my resolution to keep up with this blog. I don't know what is up with me this year, maybe I am busier or more add or less organized or all three. Whatever it is, I am accepting it and moving on. So I am going to make an effort to blog the books I have read, but I am starting with most recent first because then I may have some chance, however slim, to remember the book.
I just read this earlier in the week, so I should remember it. Also, I LOVE Julia Quinn, and all of her books so I can tell you (even if I didn't remember it - which I do) that it is awesome and totally worth reading! This is in the same world as her Bridgerton series and involves a member of the infamous Smyth-Smith family, in particular a violinist in the quartet. If you have read any of this author's recent books you know what I am talking about. Anyway, it is very good and as always very funny and charming. I totally recommend to anyone all the books in this semi interconnected series.
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