The Heretic's Daughter

This was a recent book club book... (aka, I don't know what month because it has been THAT long! :)) I liked the story, but I have a thing for Historical Fiction. It is a story set during the Salem Witch Hunt about a family whose mother is convicted as a witch. I don't usually read about that time period, but I thought that it was really interesting. Not sure how historically correct any of it was, but it was interesting. The only problem was it was a little long, slow, and wordy... Again I did not finish it, just skimmed it because I really liked the story line.

Read: April 2011

Pages:352 pages

The Help

I know that it has been WAY too long! The end of the school year was so hectic! Never fear I have 7 books that I plan on adding and I need to also add the books that James is into right now.

On to The Help, I loved this book! It was so good that I did not actually finish it... March was a very busy time for my family and I did not have a lot of time to read, so I skimmed the second half of the book. When I skim a book, it is usually because I love it and don't have the patience to read it! Ha! This is a story set in 1960's Mississippi. Once girl, Skeeter, sees the way the help is treated and wants to know their story. Skeeter is a wonderful character. I would recommend this book. Plus it is going to be a movie coming out in August. So read it soon!

Pages: 464

Read: March 2011

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

So during the end of our trip, I devoured this book. It did not disappoint!

In this book, you learn so much about Lisbeth's past and the dark days of her youth. The book nicely wraps up the story and does not leave you wondering. I don't really want to write much about it because it will give it all away. I will say that there is in fact a happy ending. :)

Pages: 526

Read: December 2010

The Girl Who Played with Fire

I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo this summer and could.not.wait to read the rest of the trilogy. As you may have noticed though, I was having lots of trouble finishing Book Club books this fall... so I knew that Aaron and I were going to Mexico over Christmas and asked for the last two books for Christmas. I read this book in about 2 days laughing on the Mexican beach!

This book is about Lisbeth and Mikael Bloomkvist again. This time Mikael is looking into the sex trafficking business of Sweden. When a couple ends up murdered, all signs point to Lisbeth. Her friend, Mikael, believes that it isn't her. You learn a lot more about Lisbeth's past in this book. It was also not nearly as disturbing as the first book.

I.loved.it!!!

Pages: 630

Read: December 2010

Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Story

What a FUN Christmas book! I was laughing out loud as I read this one! Kinda made me think about James in a few years.

This is the story of a young boy in Catholic school and his classes Christmas program. Of course many things go wrong and you will just be laughing. I loved the innocence of this 5th grade boy and really pray that my son can be so innocent as well. If you have ever been part of a Catholic school or have just heard stories about them, I think that you will LOVE it!

I suggest that you get the book and read it next year during the holiday season.

Pages: 288

Read: December 2010

Same Kind of Different As Me

This book was sooooo amazing! Especially since we read it right after Hell.

This is a book about 2 men and how their paths cross because of one Godly woman. Denver is a black man born to share-cropping parents in Louisiana. Ron is a man living the high life in Dallas/Fort Worth. Denver ends up becoming homeless and Ron's life is changed by his friendship with Denver.

This book opened my eyes to so many things. I had no idea that share-cropping was still happening so recently! Wow! I really loved reading about God's hand in their lives. What an inspirational story! READ THIS BOOK!

Pages: 256

Read: November 2010

Hell

I love getting to read Robert Olen Butler books. I am not sure if others in our Book Club love him, though... This was our October pick in honor of Halloween. Again I did not finish it.

The main character of the book is now residing in hell. He was a news broadcaster and it also one in Hell. It was really fun getting to see all of the people that Butler has put into hell. Basically anyone who is famous. Makes you want to live your life so that you don't end up in hell, that's for sure! I don't think that I even got half way through. I did save the book though so that one day I can finish it....

Pages: 240 pages

Read: October 2010