January 28 to February 5 "In Camelot's Shadow" Sarah Zettel Pages: 512 **4 out of 5** New Author "Z" - Title "C"
1st of a Trilogy (I think). Great book, I really got sucked in to it.
"From the wilds of Moreland to the court of Camelot, a woman searches for her true powers . . . Now ensnared with court and political intrigue, Risa is out of her element. And Euberacon has forced a strong transformation spell upon her. There might be one chance left to save kingdom and soul -- but it would take all the strength and power she had . . . "
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February 5 to February 8 “The Guy Not Taken” Jennifer Weiner Pages: 272 **4 out of 5** Title "G"
In general, I'm not a big fan of anthologies. I've only read one other Jennifer Weiner book (In Her Shoes) and enjoyed it. I enjoyed this one as well. I didn't know that it was an anthology when I picked it up, maybe that helped. Who knows. =)
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February 8 to February 11 "Strawberry Shortcake Murder" Joanne Fluke Pages: 320 **4 out of 5** Title "S"
Hannah Swensen - cozy - Book #2 - Just as interesting as the first one. I love all of the recipes (haven't tried any, but they sound Y-U-M). I was a little disappointed that it was yet another double murder, but I will continue on to the next book.
"Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah's snooping into the coach's private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson's harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder...with Hannah landing on the "necessary ingredients" list."
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February 12 to February 16 "Hearts Never Lie" Patricia Pickett Pages: 218 **4 out of 5** New Author "P" - Title "H"
I read this one for review (www.amateurdelivre.com). It's a little rough around the edges. By this I mean that there is a lot of "street slang", but also a lot of spelling mistakes (many appeared unintentional). It is a fantastic book though. The love story that is underneath all of the street hustle and drug talk is really well drawn.
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February 16 to February 18 "The Ivy Chronicles" Karen Quinn Pages: 352 **4 out of 5** New Author "Q" - Title "I"
This was a super-quick, super-fun read. The writer is quick witted and laugh-out loud funny.
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February 18 to February 22 "A Caribbean Mystery"Agatha Christie Pages: 223 **4 out of 5** Title "C"
Another wonderful Miss Marple book. I don't think that Ms. Christie published anything that didn't have a good story, great characters.
"Frail Jane Marple, recovering from a bout of pneumonia, is basking in the warm West Indian sunshine. But she isn't as content as she thinks she ought to be. The scenary is beautiful, yet every day seems the same. Then her new acquaintance, Major Palgrave, dies suddenly, and Miss Marple ebmarks on an investigation of an exotic murder."
Books I've Read: February 2008
Books I've Read: January 2008
December 23 to January 1 “Water for Elephants” Sara Gruen Pages: 335 **5 out of 5**
January 1 to January 3 “Murder at the Vicarage” Agatha Christie Pages: 223 **4 out of 5**
January 3 to January 6 “Picture Perfect” Jodi Picoult Pages: 384 **5 out of 5**
January 6 to January 9 “Sex and the Single Witch: The Trouble with Witchcraft / Single White Witch / The Witch's Guide to Life”
Books I've Read: December 2007
December 1 to December 5 “Glad Tidings” Debbie Macomber Pages: XX **4 out of 5**
December 5 to December 23 “Wideacre” Philippa Gregory Pages: 622 **3 out of 5**
Books I've Read: November 2007
October 29to November 4 “The Spinster Sisters” Stacey Ballis Pages: 304 **5 out of 5**
November 4 to November 6 “In Camelot’s Shadow” Sarah Zettel Pages: 512 (misplaced)
November 6 to November 14 “The Almost Moon” Alice Sebold Pages: 304 **3 out of 5**
November 14 to November 30 “The Golden Compass” Philip Pullman Pages: 298 **3 out of 5**
Books I've Read: October 2007
September 25 to October 7 “The Virgin’s Lover” Philippa Gregory Pages: 464 **3 out of 5**
October 7 to October 11 “One for the Money” Janet Evanovich Pages: 352 **3 out of 5**
October 11 to October 29 “The Queen’s Fool” Philippa Gregory Pages: 512 **4 out of 5**
Books I've Read: September 2007
September 1 to September 11 “The Thirteenth Tale” Diane Setterfield Pages: 416 **4 out of 5**
September 11 to September 17 “Knit One, Kill Two” Maggie Sefton Pages: 288 **2 out of 5**
September 17 to September 18 “Chocolate Dipped Death” Sammi Carter Pages: 272 **stopped after 43 pages**
September 18 to September 25 “The Constant Princess” Philippa Gregory Pages: 416
Books I've Read: August 2007
July 31 to August 10 “1984: Centennial Edition” George Orwell Pages: 368 **1 out of 5**
August 10 to August 14 “Lord of Scoundrels” Loretta Chase Pages: 384 **3 out of 5**
August 14 to August 17 “The Thin Woman” Dorothy Cannell Pages: 304 **2 out of 5**
August 17 to August 27 "Queen Victoria" Lytton Strachey Pages: 255
August 27 to August 31 “Inappropriate Men” Stacey Ballis Pages: 352 **4 out of 5**
Books I've Read: July 2007
June 29 to July 1 “Murder of a Sweet Old Lady” Denise Swanson Pages: 272 **4 out of 5**
Books I've Read: June 2007
May 28 to June 1 “Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter” Blaize Clement Pages: 320 **4 out of 5**
Why I'm Here
I'm going to be using this blog to post the books that I have read. I will update it on the 1st of each month with the books that I read the previous month.
