Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich and Dorian Kelly
Another exciting library find! I have been waiting to read this one too!
It is a pretty standard Janet Evanovich funny/mystery romance - which means of course that it is great, I like it, and people should read it. The FMC is charming, somewhat accident prone, and irresistible to the MMC. The MMC is super hot, with muscles, and is similarly charming and irresistible to the FMC. An excellent combination! Also it would be super cool to own a brewery. But they are kind of stinky. Unless you love the smell of hot beer.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
No. 64: Wicked Appetite
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
I have been waiting to read this book ever since it came out! I was so excited when I saw it at the library I did a little dance. The girls were excited too, their dance was a little more prolonged than mine. They also made up a song, "we got the booooook! we got the booooook!" We have been going to the library about every other day, so I am not sure their excitement will last, but I love it!
Anyway, this book brings back Diesel - previously featured in a Stephanie Plum book - who I love! I hope this is going to be another long series. Although it seems like it is only going to be seven books long - one for each of the seven deadly sins? Who knows, she can stretch it out if she wants, Janet Evanovich can do no wrong for me!
I have been waiting to read this book ever since it came out! I was so excited when I saw it at the library I did a little dance. The girls were excited too, their dance was a little more prolonged than mine. They also made up a song, "we got the booooook! we got the booooook!" We have been going to the library about every other day, so I am not sure their excitement will last, but I love it!
Anyway, this book brings back Diesel - previously featured in a Stephanie Plum book - who I love! I hope this is going to be another long series. Although it seems like it is only going to be seven books long - one for each of the seven deadly sins? Who knows, she can stretch it out if she wants, Janet Evanovich can do no wrong for me!
No. 63: Overbite
Overbite by Meg Cabot
I had read one of this author's young adult books All American Girl and liked it so when I saw that she was writing regular adult romances I was intrigued! I am not super into the whole vampire/supernatural thing. Although I do tend to read a lot of them. Maybe I am into them afterall.
Anyway, this was about a young woman who worked for a secret Vatican army that hunted demons (ex: vampires) and was in the process of hunting her ex-boyfriend (the son of Dracula) because he was the Prince of Evil. Which reminded me of Ozzy Osbourne - so every time they said that, I didn't picture a gorgeous vampire, but an aging rock star. Which a little bit killed the mood.
But all in all it was a pretty good book - if I see more by Meg Cabot on my next trip to the library I would totally pick it up!
I had read one of this author's young adult books All American Girl and liked it so when I saw that she was writing regular adult romances I was intrigued! I am not super into the whole vampire/supernatural thing. Although I do tend to read a lot of them. Maybe I am into them afterall.
Anyway, this was about a young woman who worked for a secret Vatican army that hunted demons (ex: vampires) and was in the process of hunting her ex-boyfriend (the son of Dracula) because he was the Prince of Evil. Which reminded me of Ozzy Osbourne - so every time they said that, I didn't picture a gorgeous vampire, but an aging rock star. Which a little bit killed the mood.
But all in all it was a pretty good book - if I see more by Meg Cabot on my next trip to the library I would totally pick it up!
No. 62: Burn
Burn by Linda Howard
I used to be a big Linda Howard fan, back when I lived in Iowa I had almost every book she had written. But I got really sick of her writing, the MMC was always kind of a high handed jerk and the FMC was always kind of week (but protesting that she was strong) and it just got old. So it had been a long time since I had read anything by Linda Howard.
So it was a nice surprise when I picked this book up at the library and actually liked it! The plot was something completely new to me, the setting was completely new, the MMC was a little bit of a jerk but he had redeeming qualities so I didn't hate him. It was all pretty good! I might be tempted to read more of her new stuff if it is all like this!
I used to be a big Linda Howard fan, back when I lived in Iowa I had almost every book she had written. But I got really sick of her writing, the MMC was always kind of a high handed jerk and the FMC was always kind of week (but protesting that she was strong) and it just got old. So it had been a long time since I had read anything by Linda Howard.
So it was a nice surprise when I picked this book up at the library and actually liked it! The plot was something completely new to me, the setting was completely new, the MMC was a little bit of a jerk but he had redeeming qualities so I didn't hate him. It was all pretty good! I might be tempted to read more of her new stuff if it is all like this!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
No. 61: Celebrity in Death
Celebrity in Death by JD Robb
I have to be honest - I am kind of over these books. The series is enormous - maybe 30 books - and there are really only so many ways for the bad guys to kill people, for Eve to catch said bad guys, for Eve and Rourke to be mushy mushy in love. I mean, they are not bad books. I like them, but after SO MANY they just don't do it for me any more.
But I can't make any promises - I am a fickle reader.
I have to be honest - I am kind of over these books. The series is enormous - maybe 30 books - and there are really only so many ways for the bad guys to kill people, for Eve to catch said bad guys, for Eve and Rourke to be mushy mushy in love. I mean, they are not bad books. I like them, but after SO MANY they just don't do it for me any more.
But I can't make any promises - I am a fickle reader.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
No. 60: The Ideal Man
The Ideal Man bu Julie Garwood
I love Julie Garwood and I have read everything she has ever written - this book came out last year but I never got around to reading it until today! I took the girls to the library and thought I might as well get some books for myself since we were there, and right in front was this book! It was fate!
I liked this book more than some of her other contemporary romances (but not nearly as much as her historical novels set in Scotland! Go back to Scotland Julie!!!) The FMC is a trauma surgeon that witnesses two fugitives shooting an FBI agent. Then she performs surgery on the FBI agent. Then she meets his hunky partner who needs to protect her. I do love the FBI.
Anyway, my return to the library was triumphant indeed, I think we will be making a regular practice of it. Ella and I both need plenty of books to read. Avery just goes for the puzzles :)
I love Julie Garwood and I have read everything she has ever written - this book came out last year but I never got around to reading it until today! I took the girls to the library and thought I might as well get some books for myself since we were there, and right in front was this book! It was fate!
I liked this book more than some of her other contemporary romances (but not nearly as much as her historical novels set in Scotland! Go back to Scotland Julie!!!) The FMC is a trauma surgeon that witnesses two fugitives shooting an FBI agent. Then she performs surgery on the FBI agent. Then she meets his hunky partner who needs to protect her. I do love the FBI.
Anyway, my return to the library was triumphant indeed, I think we will be making a regular practice of it. Ella and I both need plenty of books to read. Avery just goes for the puzzles :)
No. 59: Shane's Last Stand
Shane's Last Stand by Suzanne Brockmann
This is a short story featuring the MMC from her newest novel Born to Darkness which I read and liked very much.
Anyway, this story is about Shane's last mission with his SEAL team and you know I cannot resist anything involving the SEALs. Seriously, Suzanne Brockmann could write 1,000 SEAL books and I would read them all, even if they were terrible. But they wouldn't be because she is awesome and so are her awesome books.
My point is, read all of her books.
This is a short story featuring the MMC from her newest novel Born to Darkness which I read and liked very much.
Anyway, this story is about Shane's last mission with his SEAL team and you know I cannot resist anything involving the SEALs. Seriously, Suzanne Brockmann could write 1,000 SEAL books and I would read them all, even if they were terrible. But they wouldn't be because she is awesome and so are her awesome books.
My point is, read all of her books.
No. 58: The Girl Who Came Home
The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor
One Titanic short story was not enough, so I had to get this book and read it too. And it was awesome!
First of all, the author's name is Hazel which is currently my favorite name. This is unrelated to the actuall story, but noteworthy I think. Or not, you be the judge.
Secondly, the story is a totally new twist on the usual, people embark on the Titanic, it sinks, etc story. The story is told partly in 1912 and partly in the present(ish) day. Back in 1912, a large group of people from a village in Ireland embark on the Titanic for America. The main character in this story line is Maggie, a young woman travelling with her Aunt and two best friends. She is leaving behind her boyfriend in Ireland and he has sent along with her a packet of letters for her to read on her trip, one for every date they had. So romantic.
Anyway, without giving much away (because the twists are THE BEST) the book is awesome and I read it insanely fast because I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen - spoiler alert, the Titanic sinks - and who survives. A really good read!
One Titanic short story was not enough, so I had to get this book and read it too. And it was awesome!
First of all, the author's name is Hazel which is currently my favorite name. This is unrelated to the actuall story, but noteworthy I think. Or not, you be the judge.
Secondly, the story is a totally new twist on the usual, people embark on the Titanic, it sinks, etc story. The story is told partly in 1912 and partly in the present(ish) day. Back in 1912, a large group of people from a village in Ireland embark on the Titanic for America. The main character in this story line is Maggie, a young woman travelling with her Aunt and two best friends. She is leaving behind her boyfriend in Ireland and he has sent along with her a packet of letters for her to read on her trip, one for every date they had. So romantic.
Anyway, without giving much away (because the twists are THE BEST) the book is awesome and I read it insanely fast because I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen - spoiler alert, the Titanic sinks - and who survives. A really good read!
No. 57: Lifeboat No. 8
Lifeboat No. 8 by Elizabeth Kaye
I read this story last month around about the time of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I always love a good tragic story, especially one that is based on real events. And, as a result of a summer spent with a boy who had a teensy weensy Titanic obsession, I know a lot about how things really went down (no pun intended) (who am I kidding, pun totally intended)
Anyway, this is based on real people on a real lifeboat. Obviously the details were embellished by the author, but it was a very good (short) story and very engrossing.
I read this story last month around about the time of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I always love a good tragic story, especially one that is based on real events. And, as a result of a summer spent with a boy who had a teensy weensy Titanic obsession, I know a lot about how things really went down (no pun intended) (who am I kidding, pun totally intended)
Anyway, this is based on real people on a real lifeboat. Obviously the details were embellished by the author, but it was a very good (short) story and very engrossing.
No. 55 & 56: The Lost Hero and The Son of Neptune
The Lost Hero and The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Once I read the whole Kane Chronicles series, I was still in a Rick Riordanish kind of mood. And since I conveniently have these books on my kindle, and I conveniently always have one of my kindles with me, it was no trouble at all to read these two books.
And although I have read them maybe 3 times each, I still like them quite a bit. And I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out - even though I will have to wait because it doesn't come out until fall. Boo.
Once I read the whole Kane Chronicles series, I was still in a Rick Riordanish kind of mood. And since I conveniently have these books on my kindle, and I conveniently always have one of my kindles with me, it was no trouble at all to read these two books.
And although I have read them maybe 3 times each, I still like them quite a bit. And I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out - even though I will have to wait because it doesn't come out until fall. Boo.
No. 54: Girl at Sea
Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson
I read this book for the second time for no reason whatsoever - other than the fact that I was in a reading mood and had nothing better to read. I didn't love this book the first time around and frankly I liked it less this time. It is a young adult book (as so many books I read nowadays are) but this is maybe a little to teen angsty for me. I can't really identify, I didn't have THAT much drama in my teen years. Although I am sure my parents would beg to differ. So if the only real story line is teenage nonsense, it is hard for me to love it.
Although I will end by saying I have read several books by this author and actually liked them all on the first reading. They may just not be keepers. Not every book is.
I read this book for the second time for no reason whatsoever - other than the fact that I was in a reading mood and had nothing better to read. I didn't love this book the first time around and frankly I liked it less this time. It is a young adult book (as so many books I read nowadays are) but this is maybe a little to teen angsty for me. I can't really identify, I didn't have THAT much drama in my teen years. Although I am sure my parents would beg to differ. So if the only real story line is teenage nonsense, it is hard for me to love it.
Although I will end by saying I have read several books by this author and actually liked them all on the first reading. They may just not be keepers. Not every book is.
No. 51 - 53: The Serpent's Shadow, Throne of Fire and Red Pyramid
The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
This is the third book in the Kane Chronicles series. It was good, but for some reason I can't get into this series as much as I can with the Percy Jackson or Heroes of Olympus series. Maybe because I am completely unfamiliar with Egyptian mythology so I tend to get a little confused as to which god/goddess does what? Who knows. I am not saying it isn't worth reading, it really is good. And this one is probably better than the first two.
I really liked Sadie a lot more in this book, her conflict between Walt and Anubis had a very interesting and unexpected outcome. I think the relationships between the characters is good enough that I can get over my lack of knowledge about the mythology. I also really liked the relationship between Sadie and Bes and Bast. There might have been a few tears (or almost tears) shed over the course of the series regarding those three!
In preparation of the release of this new book, I also read the first two books in the series. Any excuse, right?
I am sure I will keep reading this series, you know how I get. Once I start a series I can't stop. Even if it becomes terrible (see, Laurel K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series - I totally read ALL of them)
This is the third book in the Kane Chronicles series. It was good, but for some reason I can't get into this series as much as I can with the Percy Jackson or Heroes of Olympus series. Maybe because I am completely unfamiliar with Egyptian mythology so I tend to get a little confused as to which god/goddess does what? Who knows. I am not saying it isn't worth reading, it really is good. And this one is probably better than the first two.
I really liked Sadie a lot more in this book, her conflict between Walt and Anubis had a very interesting and unexpected outcome. I think the relationships between the characters is good enough that I can get over my lack of knowledge about the mythology. I also really liked the relationship between Sadie and Bes and Bast. There might have been a few tears (or almost tears) shed over the course of the series regarding those three!
In preparation of the release of this new book, I also read the first two books in the series. Any excuse, right?
I am sure I will keep reading this series, you know how I get. Once I start a series I can't stop. Even if it becomes terrible (see, Laurel K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series - I totally read ALL of them)
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