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Here's a list of some of my favorite books. Click on a book to see my description of it.
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Kristin Gore Sammy's Hill |
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Emma Forrest Cherries in the Snow |
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S.D. Perry Resident Evil book series |
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A Beatles fan? If you are, this is the book for you! It's definately the most detailed biography of the Beatles you'll ever read. I've always liked the Beatles music, but this has turned me into a real fan!
Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden
This is a beautifully written book full of details of the Japanese Geisha. I didn't know what a Geisha was before I read this book, and I must say that I am now intrigued by Geishas and Japanese culture in general since reading the book. This is one of those you-can’t-put-it-down books. I read it in about 3 days (which is really good for me considering I’m not a fast reader), and pretty much spent all my time away from work reading. I just couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next! If reading isn’t your thing, the movie based on this novel was done very well. It was great to see all the Japanese architecture and the Geisha’s ornate clothing. Of course, the movie is NEVER as good as the book, so I’d recommend reading the novel, then seeing the movie.
Sammy's Hill - Kristin Gore
This book had be laughing out loud, sometimes hysterically, for hours on end! I never fathomed that Al Gore's daughter would be so funny. But, this book combined some of my favorite things: Politics, great characterizations, loads of humor, and to top it all off, it's ChicLit, my new favorite genre to read! I'd have to credit this as one of my favorite books thus far, and I hope to see some more great novels from Kristin Gore soon!
Cherries in the Snow - Emma Forrest
I've started to get onboard with the "Chick Lit" genre recently. This is one of the book that pushed me into it. The character development in this novel was brilliant, and it just pulled me right in. The heroine of the story, Sadie, reminded me of myself in so many way, except she says the things I think but can't say outloud. Emma Forrest's style of writting is absolutely brilliant, and I can't wait to pick up her other books!
Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin
Another one from the "Chick Lit" genre. This book depicts Rachels life as she turns 30, working unhappily at a law firm, with no romantic interests. Until she sleeps with her life-long best-friend Darcy's Fiancee! This forces her to look critically at her friendship, where she discovers some things she may not have seen before.
Something Blue - Emily Giffin
This is the follow up novel to Something Borrowed. This book starts off from the end of Something Borrowed, except our narrator in the story is Darcy. Darcy is now pregnant (not with her ex-fiance's baby, either) and alone. She drove away most of her friends and family, so she decides to "get the all back" by taking off to London to live with an old friend. It is here that she must learn the hard way that there is more to life that being the prettiest, skinniest, best-dressed woman in the room! This book is addictive! I read it in 2 days (it usually takes me a month) so I could find out what happens to the characters.
Baby Proof - Emily Griffin
Another great book by Emily Griffin. This one introduces all new characters, while bringing back a select few near the end (for a very short time, just to let the readers know how things are going). Emily is a great writer, and I'd highly recommend all 3 of her books to any woman.
The Resident Evil Series - S.D. Perry
I admit it... I'm a horror geek. I grew up watching Nightmare on Elm Street & Friday the 13th instead of Disney movies (to my great satisfaction... I still dislike Disney). Obviously, I'm a great fan of Resident Evil; the games, the movies, and now the books! I was afraid that these books may be boring or strange being based on the game, but they were actually very well writen, and many of the books are actually not based on the games, but tie all the games together. I really enjoyed reading these books and home more are released as more RE games come out!
Earths Children Series - Jean M. Auel
The Clan of the Cave Bear - Jean M. Auel
The first book in the "Earths Children" series by Auel. I can't say enough about this series. I loved it beyond mesure. Fans of the Earths Children series (including me) are waiting anxiously for the sixth and final book to complete the wonderful story of Ayla.
In this book, we meet a young Ayla, who was orphaned by her family and nearly dies. She is rescued by a group of Neanderthals called The Clan of the Cave Bear. This book depicts Ayla's life from childhood through motherhood. She must learn how to communicate with the new members of her clan, and how to fit in to their world.
This story takes place in the Ice Age, roughly 35,000 years ago. This is the most interesting part of the book. Auel describes everything with such detail (and she researched the era extensively) that you can imagine being there.
The Valley of Horses - Jean M. Auel
The second book of the Earths Children series. This book tells the tales of Ayla's journey to find her own people, the "others". She comes across a valley where she ends up staying for some time. Ayla finally meets some of the "others" who are like her. She now must re-learn what it is like to interact with her own people.
The Mammoth Hunters - Jean M. Auel
The third book in the Earths Children Series. In this book, Ayla and her new companion join a new group of people, the mammoth-hunting Mamutoi. She is overwhelmed by all the noice these people make (the clan she grew up with made very little noise), and she is confused about her new love life.
The Plains of Passage - Jean M. Auel
The fourth book in the Earths Children series. In this book, Ayla and her male companion are traveling an extensive path back to his homeland to settle down. This book depicts the hardships they must endour on their journey.
The Shelters of Stone - Jean M. Auel
The fifth book in the Earths Children series. In this installment, we get to meet Ayla's partners family. She must endour fitting into another new culture, which I would be sick of by now if it were me!
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