Some Pretty Good Reads

There are a few books that I've read recently that are pretty good. My favorite thus far out of the set is The Mysterious Benedict Society.

This children's lit book is about four brilliant children who pass a series of tests to do some undercover spy work to save the world. It reminds me of Lemony Snicket's, A Series of Unfortunate Events, but not so depressing. LOVED it. There are 2 more out and I haven't read them yet but they are on hold at the library.

The next book, I liked quite a bit. Reminded me of Gail Carson Levine's works. It is called Amaranth Enchantment.

It tells of a girl called Lucinda whose parents left for a ball and never came back. She is orphaned and through a series of events, meets and dances with a prince and then tries to steal from him. It's fun.

The last one is a bit of a dark take on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale. It is called A Curse Dark as Gold.

It is very losely based on the original story. There are an orphaned pair of sisters who own a mill that is cursed. The mill means everything and they are willing to sacrifice everything for it. It is more of a mystery, but has a dash of romance and magic.

Rachel Wins!

the random number generator came up with #5 - and you're it! I believe I have your current address - I'll email you to make sure. 

Sorry it took me so long to get around to this! 

k

Catching Fire

Catching Fire is out now, it is just as amazing at Collins' first book, and to celebrate this Bookclub's 100th post, we're having a giveaway!

This giveaway serves two purposes - okay really just one.  We haven't actually HAD bookclub for months now and I want to see if anyone actually reads this blog any more. 

SO. leave a comment (everyone is welcome) and next wednesday one lucky reader will get a copy of The Hunger Games AND Catching Fire!! 

that's right folks, one of each!  now we'll see if anyone comes by in the next five days...

Nurtureshock

this looks very interesting, and after reading a few reviews I am extremely curious about what the book has to say/discuss about children and parenting.  I don't think I'll ever be able to say, "Don't argue with me!" again without a twinge to my conscience.  darn. 

Aurelia

so, it was okay.  i suppose the problem was less that the book wasn't stellar (though it wasn't. readable yes, enjoyable sure, stellar no) and more that I just finished reading Fire, by Kristin Chashore.  (dh snagged me an early copy at comic con) Fire was very good. I liked it better than Graceling and am impressed with her writing style. 

I have them both if persons of the local variety need summer reading.  :)

The Princess and the Bear

I read another book by Mette Ivie Harrison last year, titled The Princess and the Hound which my younger sister liked but I couldn't get into. The Princess and the Bear is loosely its sequel. The book was more likeable I thought but I still have a hard time getting into her writing style. If you read the first one and liked it you are probably going to love this one. 

New Books Out

I didn't even realize it but Being Nikki is out already! I'm glad, because Airhead ended at a fully non-ending-optional point and it was very frustrating. Hopefully we get some real development and action in this one - as the first felt like a lot of set up and then AN END! gah!  

So I've ordered it, and will allow it to be borrowed, naturally.

Also, Bloodhound is out and has been read by Craig (who liked it but not nearly as much as Terrier) and Hannah (who liked it more than Craig but also said it's not as good as Terrier). 

I also have this book available for borrowing. After I finish it....   :)