I'm really liking these books, not quite a series, but such a well told story. The moon gets knocked out of its orbit and causes a dark and stormy apo...moreI'm really liking these books, not quite a series, but such a well told story. The moon gets knocked out of its orbit and causes a dark and stormy apocalyptic weather changes that make life near impossible for living. This time the story is set in NYC and Alex has to look after his 2 sisters after his parents go missing. Everyone is so good and while there is a lot of Catholicism and god talk, it didn't feel preachy. Highly enjoyable, 4.5 stars. (less)
I loved this book and boy, does LK have food stories that entwine with her privileged life of travels and visits to amazing restaurants. A quick, fun...moreI loved this book and boy, does LK have food stories that entwine with her privileged life of travels and visits to amazing restaurants. A quick, fun read with amazing drawings....and even a few recipes that I'd like to try. I loved it!(less)
This is a collection of several stories of interconnected lives. I wasn't grabbed immediately but it did take root. No one is really happy, everyone i...moreThis is a collection of several stories of interconnected lives. I wasn't grabbed immediately but it did take root. No one is really happy, everyone is hurt and trying to help others and themselves while they go on living. (less)
The story about robot girls hidden away on an island starts off well, but the ending is a total let down. There is apparently a lot going on in the wo...moreThe story about robot girls hidden away on an island starts off well, but the ending is a total let down. There is apparently a lot going on in the world outside of the island and we only get little peeps and glimmers which is pretty lame since the outside world does make a big impact on the island life. How could something that started off so promising be such a letdown? Bummer. 2.5 stars. (less)
This book has good information if you're container gardening, but really, only the first third of the book was really useful to me. The last two third...moreThis book has good information if you're container gardening, but really, only the first third of the book was really useful to me. The last two thirds contains recipes and diy planter info, which wasn't what I was expecting (but then again, the complete title is "plants, projects & recipes"). I guess I was just interested in the plants part.(less)
This is the book that I should own and lend out to friends because there's a story and advice for everyone. Inspiring, heart-warming, sad, sweet - it'...moreThis is the book that I should own and lend out to friends because there's a story and advice for everyone. Inspiring, heart-warming, sad, sweet - it's a pretty wondrous read. (less)
A speedy little read with romance, family drama and international travel. Nice, fluffy like the mayonaise that the hot Brit claims to be writing a pap...moreA speedy little read with romance, family drama and international travel. Nice, fluffy like the mayonaise that the hot Brit claims to be writing a paper on and the wounded girl can't stand. (less)
I LOVE Sara Zarr's books, but this one fell a bit flat for me. Interesting story and family and friend dynamics along with the pressures of performing...moreI LOVE Sara Zarr's books, but this one fell a bit flat for me. Interesting story and family and friend dynamics along with the pressures of performing and being a success, but I didn't feel connected to the characters, especially Lucy. But there is longing and crisis and relationships that are well-written and interesting. So I teeter and give this a 3.5 stars, while I wait for the next Sara Zarr novel. (less)
I know the feeling of being embarrassed at your mom, hating her a bit too, while loving her so much and feeling utterly destroyed when she died way to...moreI know the feeling of being embarrassed at your mom, hating her a bit too, while loving her so much and feeling utterly destroyed when she died way too soon, so I relate to the characters in this semi-autobiographical novel. So much felt familiar after reading Wild and that's not a bad thing. 3.5 stars.(less)
Creepy, dark & compelling. The first page or two feels like a Dashiell Hammett hard-boiled read with short, staccato sentences, setting the tone....moreCreepy, dark & compelling. The first page or two feels like a Dashiell Hammett hard-boiled read with short, staccato sentences, setting the tone. The ending "explanation" is a bit tacked, but no matter, because I still enjoyed the ride.(less)
Can I just say that kid books set in NYC are my favourites? This is so good and such an adventure. It even taught me the value of secrets. If I had re...moreCan I just say that kid books set in NYC are my favourites? This is so good and such an adventure. It even taught me the value of secrets. If I had read this as a kid, I'd be stuffing my viola case with underwear and planning my own secret trip. (less)
"The Road" for the younger set. As a sequel it was pretty gripping and I wanted to beat up the main character as he made a stupid move or two. I total...more"The Road" for the younger set. As a sequel it was pretty gripping and I wanted to beat up the main character as he made a stupid move or two. I totally misread the cover though - to me it looked like a skinned human which is in keeping with the book. Also, get used to the word "flensing". (less)
Wow, this book lingered with me for a bit. I gobbled it quickly on Sunday morning and later while chopping vegetables, I found myself thinking this ov...moreWow, this book lingered with me for a bit. I gobbled it quickly on Sunday morning and later while chopping vegetables, I found myself thinking this over with a tear in my eye. Real, unflinching and poetic. 4.5 stars. (less)
Turn up your standard issue teen novel with a sweet summer romance, a lot of growing up and a dying parent? An enjoyable read while sacked out on the...moreTurn up your standard issue teen novel with a sweet summer romance, a lot of growing up and a dying parent? An enjoyable read while sacked out on the couch with a spring cold. (less)
I'm not sure this deserves 2 stars, but I just wasn't into this book. It didn't help that I was totally clueless to what happened in book one, so star...moreI'm not sure this deserves 2 stars, but I just wasn't into this book. It didn't help that I was totally clueless to what happened in book one, so starting this one so abruptly into the action left me severely disjointed. I thought the relationship between Tris & Tobias was well done, but everything else just left me wondering what I've missed. (less)
A crazy story, lovely drawings, chickens and I was suckered in. The only thing that bugged me was the Dr. Laura bit as it wasn't the big story turning...moreA crazy story, lovely drawings, chickens and I was suckered in. The only thing that bugged me was the Dr. Laura bit as it wasn't the big story turning point that I expected. (less)
A bit of an odd ball book but throughly enjoyable, even if it did take more than a few pages in to really woo me. I liked the characters, but it felt...moreA bit of an odd ball book but throughly enjoyable, even if it did take more than a few pages in to really woo me. I liked the characters, but it felt like the women characters were never fully developed or were just cobbled together. 3.5 stars. (less)
This must have made someone's best of list, because, seriously, this title? I'm not sure how it ended up on my library holds list. The characters aren...moreThis must have made someone's best of list, because, seriously, this title? I'm not sure how it ended up on my library holds list. The characters aren't really developed. I didn't get Shelby as a main character, her dad is a bit of an afterthought and her friends are just quickly drawn sketches. And there's a lot of god questioning & church talk. 2.5 stars. (less)
This book is put together by one of the editors of Found magazine and I recognized a few of the contributors. It's a nostalgic, of course, and I liked...moreThis book is put together by one of the editors of Found magazine and I recognized a few of the contributors. It's a nostalgic, of course, and I liked the stories and the feel of the book, reminding me of so many of the 'zine-y books that came out in the early 2000s. I love making mixed tapes and I've been on the receiving end of some pretty fantastic ones so I'm giving it a half star bump on nostalgia grounds. 3.5 stars. (less)
A really enjoyable read - especially the first half of the book. He's really honest about his mistakes and details the racism takes place in restauran...moreA really enjoyable read - especially the first half of the book. He's really honest about his mistakes and details the racism takes place in restaurant kitchens around the world. The last chapter seemed a bit tacked on and hurried, but it's a great memoir.(less)
First off, I'm probably the oldest person reading this book. I can also confess to doing an inter-library loan (thanks Fort St. John!) just to read th...moreFirst off, I'm probably the oldest person reading this book. I can also confess to doing an inter-library loan (thanks Fort St. John!) just to read this book. I was intrigued in Rodney Mullen's life after watching the doc "Bones Brigade" (highly recommended if you like skate docs) and this book helps to fill in most of the gaps about his crazy family life (and though autism isn't mentioned, I think Rodney might suffer from a smidge of it). It's a speedy read & I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone other than fans. (less)
I was won in by the beautiful cover, but as I try to remember more about this book, the story just doesn't stick. I liked how all the characters were...moreI was won in by the beautiful cover, but as I try to remember more about this book, the story just doesn't stick. I liked how all the characters were introduced and intertwined, but it wasn't memorable enough for me. Too bad, because when I started out reading it, I felt quite captured by the quirky Italian setting. 2.5 stars. (less)
Loved this graphic novel a whole lot. My MIL suffers from bi-polar disorder and so I could relate to much of what Forney wrote about. It also put into...moreLoved this graphic novel a whole lot. My MIL suffers from bi-polar disorder and so I could relate to much of what Forney wrote about. It also put into perspective just how different the US and Canadian medical system is. If Forney didn't have a doctor as a mother who could pay for her expensive prescriptions or expensive treatments & therapies, who knows where she'd be. Recommended. (less)
I should warn you that I love Mindy Kaling. I've never seen the American Office so I have no idea if it's good (I've watched 5 minutes of several epis...moreI should warn you that I love Mindy Kaling. I've never seen the American Office so I have no idea if it's good (I've watched 5 minutes of several episodes and it never grabbed me), but I LOVE The Mindy Project. And because the show isn't on every single day (though I *may* have seen each episode more than once), it's nice to have this light read on-hand. It's fluffy, there's some skimmable material, but there's also some chuckle-worthy chapters. I had no idea that she got her start in tv by writing and acting in a Fringe play about Matt Damon & Ben Affleck - how awesome is that? It's probably only a 3-star read, but I'm bumping it up to 4 since it's such a likeable read (plus the cover is so cute & the back cover photo is hilarious). (less)
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