New Moon

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story of Bella and Edward continues...and I am sucked in. I realize that these are books for young adults, but I find them so intriguing. I will admit that the storyline is somewhat predictible and the writing is a little less than elloquent, but I still love it.

I cheer for Bella and Edward and always want them to be together.

I can't wait to read the next book.


View all my reviews.

The Alchemist

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I learned that I totally agree. As we age we don't listen to our hearts and we aren't aware of our own Personal Legend.

It is all chance? I am trying to figure out when I stopped listening to my heart and it was probably likely to have happened once I hit adolescence. As a teenager, other things and other people become so much more important. The need to fit in and feel accepted probably had me give up on my personal legend...although I have no idea what it was. What was it that I wanted to be when I grew up? What was it I desired to do? So sad...that I can't remember.

I recommend this book to everyone. We all need a reality check. Maybe we can discover our Personal Legends as adults... I am going to try.


View all my reviews.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel by David Wroblewski

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just finished this book last night. Boy was it long one...but worth it! I especially enjoyed when the author wrote from Almondine's perspective (which is a dog). Edgar's story was one that I didn't want to end. The dynamics of Claude, Trudy and Henry, kept me turning each page just to see what would happen next. I was in tears at the end of the book. It was good read, it well deserved to be on the 2008, books to read.
Having owned pets and being attached to them makes this read even better. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves animals and anyone looking to find the truth.


View all my reviews.