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Legend was another recommended book. It is similar to some of the other young adult novels I’ve read. It’s fast paced, interesting, characters that I liked, and a story that kept me going. I’ve been reading a lot of young adult novels this year. Partly cause they are easy to read, partly cause they are interesting, entertaining, and still well written. At least, for me. If you’re in to this genre, I recommend it. I don’t know if this book will have a sequel but if it does, I will read it.
I listened to The Night Circus and it was a complete surprise. I didn’t know what to expect but I didn’t think I was going to love it as much as I did. It was absolutely unique and fascinating. The story is about magic. It’s a competition. It’s a circus. It’s a love story. It’s just the most unusual book I’ve read (listened to) in a very long time. The audio version was also great, so if you’re into listening to books, I recommend this one. If you’re looking for an interesting story that has great characters and and even more beautiful plot, I very much recommend it.
I picked up Uglies because it’s really popular and was recommended as “similar” to some of the other young adult books I enjoyed reading. Even though it had some interesting parts, overall, I didn’t like it. I can’t even really tell you why. I think I couldn’t get into the story and the characters just didn’t do it for me. I had to force myself to read the book, which I rarely ever do for a young adult novel. By the very end of it, it had redeemed itself a bit and I even considered possibly reading the sequels but I haven’t. Maybe some other time.
The History of Love was for book club. I wasn’t sure I wanted to read it. I worried it was about World War II which is a subject I avoid at all costs. I worried it was sad. I worried and worried. But I read it anyway. And I am so glad I did. So so so glad. This magnificent book was an absolute treasure. Maybe the best book I read all year. I really, really loved the way it was written. I loved the story. I loved the characters. I loved how it all came together in the end. And even though it has a lot of sad parts, I didn’t find it to be sad. I just really loved it.
The Rook was for book club. I hadn’t read a good mystery in a long time and thought it might be fun. And I was right. This book has the very interesting premise of a woman who wakes up to find out that she remembers nothing about who she is and she’s a secret spy of some sorts. I enjoyed the way the story unfolded and it was different than what I usually read which is a plus, for me. It’s sort of a Men in Black like story. So if you’re into that genre, it’s recommended.
For someone who takes a lot of online classes, it’s amazing that I haven’t taken Susannah Conway’s Unraveling course. But here we are. I’ve thought about it on and off for a while but never actually took the plunge. However, when This I know came out, there was something about it that pulled me immediately. And I am so glad it did. This book is sad. But not in that “so miserable” way. It’s a book about grief. It’s a book about coming back from it and creating a new life. Finding and owning yourself. It’s sad but also thought provoking, deep, and gives you a sense of hope in a profound way. It is very recommended. And now I’m going to have to take her class.
The Sense of an Ending was for book club. I don’t think I would have read this little book otherwise even though it was this year’s Man Booker Prize winner. It’s a super-short book. Almost like a long short story. And there are several twists in the story. Enough to keep you wondering throughout. Even when you think you’ve got it. You have not. When I was done, I decided that I really enjoyed this story. It was very compelling and suspenseful but in a quiet and graceful way. If you’d like a quick, but good read, it’s recommended.
I listened to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close because I wanted to see the movie. It was an interesting book but in the end i found it sad and I am not sure that I am glad I read it. There are parts I loved but it was sad enough, for me, that I decided not to see the movie after all. Maybe it was exceptionally sad for me cause I lived through Sept 11 in new york but either way. If sad doesn’t bother you, it is a beautiful book.
As I am a huge fan of John Green, I wanted to read The Fault in our Stars the minute I heard about it. I had to wait for a long time, alas. I preordered it and then read it pretty much the moment I had it in my hands. I’ll say it was less lighthearted than his previous novels and it was also less gimmicky. It felt like a more mature version of his work. The subject matter was heavy but it was still told in John’s magical storytelling and I loved every minute of it. Even though I’ve vowed not to read sad books, I was sad and laughing as I read this book and I am glad I read it. I can’t wait to read more by John.
Michael Vey was a recommendation I read somewhere online. I can’t remember where but I was feeling like something light and fun and it was both. And, it too, left with a cliffhanger. Whoever decided series were the new best thing makes me mad! What happened to just writing standalone books? Alas, this was interesting, a quick read, and if you like the genre, it’s recommended.
I’ve read Jennifer Egan before and didn’t like her. So when book club picked A Visit from the Goon Squad I wasn’t looking forward to it. But it turned out that I loved it. This unusual way it was written in really spoke to me and I found myself getting more and more into it. I think this is a creative and interesting book and I can see why it got awards. I’m glad my club picked it because I don’t think I would have given her another chance if it wasn’t for the book club.
I decided to take a small break from the dystopian craze and read The Prophecy of Days. Still Young Adult genre which I absolutely seem to be stuck on these days. But as with most things I expect this phase to pass and I am enjoying it for now. This novel is more of a mystery sort of like Incarceron but not dystopian at all. More ancient and related to the Mayans. It was quite a fast and interesting read and I enjoyed it a lot. She, too, has a sequel but it’s not out on the Kindle yet and like the others, I tend to like to put some time and space between my books so it will have to wait for now. |
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