Next!

The Snow Angel discussed some pretty heavy topics, but it was a quick read. The story was nice and I thought his portrayal of the character's perceptions and memories as relevant to their hurt was meaningful and well done.

Next I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and read The Hunger Games trilogy. The author can say thank you to all the raves by others for my choice to do so.

I HAVE BEEN DEVOURING BOOKS!

Since I posted last,I have read books #2 & #3 of 'The Hunger Games', a James Patterson, Barbara Taylor Bradford, the newest Elm Creek Quilt Camp book and at least one more. I just started another Barbara Taylor Bradford this afternoon!! I have also been sewing...... WOW!!

My (Not So) Storybook Life

I finished My (not so) Storybook Life by Elizabeth Owen. She's also the author of the blog Mabel's House, which I've been reading for years. The book is a memoir that mainly discusses her life as it relates to her relationship with a friend who has cancer, which strongly affected her life view and actions, and especially her perception of God. Each chapter is started with a story about famous literary characters brought into the modern world, which act as introductions to relevant stories in Liz's life. I loved the stories and her epilogue and conclusion are meaningful and heartfelt.

Next I'm going to read The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck. Millie gave it to me for Christmas. The cover flap says: "The Snow Angel is a poignant tale about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to live a future free of the past." I don't know much about it, but it will be interesting to see how Glenn does with fiction.

WAITING FOR #2

I am anxiously waiting for the second and third books of 'The Hunger Games' trilogy to arrive. I blew right thru 'The Hunger Games', reading deep into the night to finish it. I thought it was excellent. Very well written for its genre. I felt like I knew the main character, Katniss, and then I realized she reminded me of the 'Girl With the Dragon Tatoo'. While there was much about them that was different, they were both survivors and had many of the same personality traits. I really enjoyed the book and while it was written for young adults, this 'young' adult is glad she took a chance and read it.

The Lovely Bones

was a pretty easy read.  Done in a month. Trylle is mostly finished too. It is a fantasy book about trolls that are almost human like. Brings back the theory of Changelings. Different, but not bad.

Mostly, for 'food', we've been reading about goats around the Phillips Funny Farm. Yes, folks, kids will be arriving, and we must be prepared!

Favorite magazines to devour: Hobby Farms, Hobby Farms Home,  and a variety of specialty ones for turkeys, chickens, and well, goats.

One Down

I stayed up late last night and finished The Swan Thieves. It was excellent. If you're unfamiliar, it's about an artist who attacks a painting at the National Gallery. Most of it is written from the perspective of his psychiatrist, who goes through a variety of means to figure out what caused the man to attack a painting. I had anticipated parts of the ending, but I was eagerly turning pages waiting for the characters to figure it out, and was delighted that there was even more to it than I imagined.

Next I'm going to read My Not So Storybook Life, which is by a woman whose blog is a favorite I've been reading for years.

Another Kristin Hannah winner!!

I finished reading 'Home Front', Kristin Hannah's new book, at 2:30 this morning. I couldn't put it down! I just got it and read it cover to cover in 24 hours!It dried up a little in a very few places but still compelled you to keep going. It is not a "happy :)" book, it is a "think about it" book. I am still thinking and probably will for a very long time. It is about women and men,love and war and the consequences of both. Read it... you will think too.

My current Book

I am striving to finish Inheritance, the 4th book of the series by Christopher Paolini. It took a bit to get into it, but now it is harder to put down. Roran is one of my favorite characters. He is not arrogant like Eragon. He is creative and daring. In this last chapter, he boldly turned back about 150 horsemen by sitting at a table with a jug of mead and some knuckle bones. Funny stuff.

First book of the year is:

A Game of Thrones.  Karen gave it to me to read.  Looks pretty good.  I'll let you know.......

P.S.  What about reading a book or two from 1962 to honor the 50 year old-to-be?

A Little Bit at a Time

I used to do most of my reading before bed.  Since Abel got here, that has of course changed.  Both because of his generally irregular bed times (which are thankfully getting more consistent!) and because most nights by the time I get to bed, I’m barely awake enough to tuck in, nevermind read a chapter or two.

I have been able to read before bed a couple times and have fit it in while “making the donuts.”  These little bits at a time, often just a chapter and sometimes just a few pages, have gotten me through my first book since Abel’s birth day: The Hearts of Horses.  It was excellent!

My next book will be The Swan Thieves.  I’ve been wanting to read it for awhile and I was going to get it at the library, but then it was super on sale when Borders went out of business, so I bought it.  It’s kind of a long book, so it will probably take awhile to read with my little bit at a time.  I’ll be back whenever I’m finally finished to share how it is!