The Time Traveler's Wife

I am a little late on a book review. Its been a stressful week. So stressful in fact it took me a week and a half to finish the last Fabelhaven. Shocking!

I thought I would switch things up a bit and do a review of a book I didn't love. Well, saying that makes it sound better when in fact I hate this book. Yup, I said it. First of all I don't go for sappy love stories. Its just not my thing. I prefer slightly more realistic grown up love stories. Don't get me wrong, I love a good cheesy chick lit or chick flick, but this one just didn't work for me.

First of all, I found the hero, Henry, unlikable. I struggle rooting for a character that I just don't care for. I found him brash, gross, and mean. It definitely made it hard to care what happened to him.

Then there is Claire, the heroine. She is far more attractive and kind so I spent a lot of time wondering what she was doing with a creep.

Without giving too much away, and if you've seen the previews of the movie this shouldn't surprise you, I found the idea of a grown man visiting a little girl creepy. While nothing creepy happens it just screams of grooming. Almost like she had no choice in the matter.

This book has too many graphic scenes for my comfort, so if you are not comfortable with that this is definitely one to avoid. I gave it an R rating for that reason.

At any rate, I didn't find this book worth my time. I would love to hear from others who liked it, because it is wildly popular. Feel free to comment! Also, notice those nifty little buttons under my posts? I would love people to rate the books as well. I am always curious about what other think.

Crocodile on the Sandbank

I have this irrational fear, and yes its weird. Every time I near the end of a series I start to panic as I read the books faster and faster. I think, what if I read every book in the World and there is nothing left to read. I would feel so, well, empty! After-all I rarely leave my house without a book in my purse and my MP3 Player is always playing a book on tape. I confessed this to my husband last night, you know, the one who thinks my reading is a bad habit. He laughed and said maybe I would run out of good books to read but there would be plenty of trash. Well, I have barely scraped the surface, so, no worries, right!

If that sad day were to come to pass, I would always have Amelia Peabody. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters is the first book in her Amelia Peabody series. This series has 19 books, I have read 18 of them, and loved them all. #19 came out just a few weeks ago, I can't wait to read it!

Elizabeth Peters has her PHD in Egyptology from the Univ of Chicago. This series of books surrounds a family of archeologists starting in 1884. Her main characters are fictional but so much in the book is factual. In fact, Howard Carter makes an appearance in several of the later books. For those who don't know, he is the archeologist who discovered King Tut's tomb. Her mix of fact and fiction is very enlightening. It has fueled my Egypt obsession!

Her characters are so original and engaging. I feel like I know them, that I am part of their family. I am halfway through the series for the 2nd time and I still love every second of it. This is a must read! I know that 19 books is such a daunting undertaking, however, each book stands on its own. You won't need to read them all to get the entire story, but you will want to!

These books are very clean, but rated PG for occasional early English cursing, and some light violence.

Fablehaven

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

I absolutely love this book series. It is very fun. I love fantasy and science fiction more than most people, but I have found that this series is fun even for those that are not big fans of fantasy.

This is a young adult/children's book, after all the main character is a 13 year old girl. It is set in modern times, in a modern world, just a world of secret fairies. The story is gripping and holds your attention from the beginning, getting better with each new book released. The children grown and expand on their knowledge of the secret world allowing us to venture into the unknown. I highly recommend these books, you won't be disappointed!

There are currently 5 books, which if I remember right, the 5th book is the end. Book #5 Keys to the Demon Prison was released on March 23, 2010. I haven't had a chance to read #5, the waiting list for this popular book is in the 100's at my library. No, I don't often pay for books, but I may be making an exception this time!

I am going to start a rating system for books I review so that any content that may be objectionable will be known before you start! I rate this book a G. Perfect for your children!

My favorites

Here is to answer your unasked question.

My list of all time favorites!

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Pride and Prejudice (yes I know, its typical, but you can't argue with perfection!)

Gone with the Wind

The entire Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters. It has single handedly fed my obsession with Egypt. I am half way through my second time reading the the 19 book series.

Here are my more recent book obsessions

Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras

Hunger Games

The Book Thief

Sorry, Twilight and its sequels do not make it anywhere on my lists. But, yes I have read them. I had to know what the buzz was.

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I love to read. Yes that is obvious. I read about a book a week. The current series I am working on has books with around 1000 pages, so they take me about a week and a half. My wonderful husband calls it my bad habit.

I want to share my love of books and reading with the World, so here I am. I am planning on updating weekly with reviews. (We all know about best laid plans) but I will do my best! I am also going to add a few more authors to make this even more fun! I hope you enjoy!