Jaimie's 50 Books of June 2010/June 2011

[Jaimie]

1. My Sweet Audrina - Written by: V.C. Andrews

I read this book because I remembered an old friend of mine from junior high telling me it was a great book to read. I liked it, but I wouldn't call it great. I have other V.C. Andrews books, but I'm a little leery on picking one up again. I might give it a bit of time and then try one more book. If I don't like it, then I'll give my books to some one who will enjoy them more than I.

[Jaimie]

2. Ricochet - Written by: Sandra Brown

I picked up Sandra Brown for the first time sometime last year. I've enjoyed everything I've read from her. I tried guessing on what would happen at the end, and Sandra threw me for a loop - which was a pleasant surprise. I would recommend if you're looking for a read.

[Jaimie]

3. A Whole New Light - Written by: Sandra Brown

Since I've been having good luck with Sandra, I kept with her. I pulled "A Whole New Light" off of my bookshelf yesterday after work, and I couldn't put it down once I started. Immediately I was sucked into the story and loved every second of it. It's a great quick read for anyone who is looking for a light and fun love story.

[Jaimie]

4. Real Vampires Have Curves - Written by: Gerry Bartlett

This is a cute read for anyone who is looking for something quirky. It's a lot lighter than other vampire books, although it does have it's tragedies within the story. There are some racy adult moments, so beware of kids grabbing the book because of the cartoony looking cover. Overall a good start to the series.

[Jaimie]

5. Real Vampires Live Large - Written by: Gerry Bartlett

A good continuation of the series. This one kept me a bit more on my toes, and there was more character development. I'm excited to see what kind of trouble Glory gets into in the third book.

[Jaimie]

6. Real Vampires Get Lucky - Written By: Gerry Bartlett

I think this is the best book so far. It could be because I've read the first two books a previous time before and I knew some of what was going to happen. This was a first read for me, and I was happy to join Glory again in all of the trouble that she gets herself into. This time there are two new vampires that are introduced, named Lucky and Ray. And while I was disappointed in the turnout of Lucky, I'm quickly falling for Ray. And while I know that Glory is in love with Jerry, I'm hoping that she gives Ray a chance. It looks like the next book has more Ray in it, so I'm excited to keep going in the series.

[Jaimie]

7. Real Vampires Don't Diet - Written By: Gerry Bartlett

Glory and crew are at it again, and to go along with their usual exploits, Glory and Ray get caught in a Siren's claws. The book had it's usual charm and humor, and things get pretty heated between Glory and Ray. The book pulled me right along with Glory's feelings of betrayal on Jerry, but at the same time I was rooting for Ray to actually get a little further with Glory. The ending was a bit of a let down, I don't know if Ms. Bartlett was trying to give it a quick finish, or if that was what she had intended as the end. I would've liked Glory, Ray and Valdez to have seen what happened with Casanova and gang for themselves, not have the Siren just show up and tell them what happened. I was geared up for an exciting finish and felt I was left hanging. I'm still enjoying the series, but I'm ready to sink my teeth into something a little bit more bloody.

[Jaimie]

8. Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs - Written By: Gerry Bartlett

For me, each book gets better and better. Glory's involvement with Ray gets hotter while her relationship with Jerry becomes a bit more strained. I like Jerry, but I like rooting for the underdog, and while her relationship with Ray stays in LA with him, another character develops more and has me rooting for some good scenes with him and Glory as well.

[Jaimie]

9. Ice Cold - Written By: Tess Gerritsen

This was a great read for me. Immediately I was sucked into the story and the characters. I plan on reading the rest of the series, and I've seen one of the shows that is based off of some of the books previously. I'm curious to learn about the characters more, and I'm excited to read future stories with them to see how the characters develop.

[Jaimie]

10. Forever... - Written By: Judy Blume

I used to read Judy Blume when I was a teenager, and I picked up this book mostly for my 12 year-old daughter. However, this book is still a bit too old for her right now. The story is about a high school senior who falls in love and has sex for the first time and her relationship with the boy she falls in love with. What I found hard to read is the way it was written, it's definitely a read for teenagers, but I think they need to be older to read the subject matter in the book. However, the style in which Blume wrote the book seems a bit immature for a senior in high school.