"Caroline, life is too short to look back over your shoulder. You only lose the way and stumble and probably fall flat on your face. I'd rather look forward." (p. 190)
Snow In April by Rosamunde Pilcher is a light-hearted read that discovers family, friends, and love. Caroline is to be married, but for convenience not love. She's unsure whether she wants to go through with the wedding or find an escape from it. When Caroline finds out that her estranged older brother Angus has recently sent a letter to her younger brother Jody, she and Jody decide to try and find him the weekend before the wedding by driving an old borrowed car from their home in England to Scotland where Angus is said to be working. As they finally reach Scotland, they encounter an April blizzard and their car slides into a snow bank at the Cairney estate where they meet Oliver. Everyone has a past that has affected their life's course so far, but their chance meeting will now change that course and find a new direction for their futures.
I very much enjoyed Snow In April. It was a simple and sugar coated story that ends happily ever after. Just the escape I needed this week. Rosamunde Pilcher was a recommendation from a blog reader, and I am glad I took the chance on this author. I plan to read more of her and I recommend this book to others.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
In The Moon Of Red Ponies
Billy Bob's first client at his new law practice in Montana is Johnny American Horse. A young political activist, Johnny is accused of murdering two men who may have been plotting to kill him. As Billy Bob digs deeper, he realizes the trail of deceit leads all the way to the United States Senate. When the body count rises, Billy Bob is forced to take action before he and his loved ones become the next victims. (back cover of audio book)
In The Moon Of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke is a murder mystery that includes lawyers, private investigators, environmental activists, past criminals, politicians, and officers of the law. The mix of the west, criminals with connections, politics, and the law creates a gripping novel that is part of the Billy Bob Holland series. However, this novel just didn't grip me enough to finish it. I did enjoy what I heard, but the storyline could not keep my interest. I loved the narrator of this audio book and found his use of voices to add to the intrigue of the story. I can't put my finger on exactly why I didn't finish In The Moon Of Red Ponies, but I would make a mild recommendation to others to read it.
In The Moon Of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke is a murder mystery that includes lawyers, private investigators, environmental activists, past criminals, politicians, and officers of the law. The mix of the west, criminals with connections, politics, and the law creates a gripping novel that is part of the Billy Bob Holland series. However, this novel just didn't grip me enough to finish it. I did enjoy what I heard, but the storyline could not keep my interest. I loved the narrator of this audio book and found his use of voices to add to the intrigue of the story. I can't put my finger on exactly why I didn't finish In The Moon Of Red Ponies, but I would make a mild recommendation to others to read it.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Twilight
"I feel very safe with you," I confessed, mesmerized into telling the truth again.
That displeased him; his alabaster brow furrowed. He shook his head, frowning.
"This is more complicated than I'd planned," he murmured to himself.
I picked up a breadstick and began nibbling on the end, measuring his expression. I wondered when it would be okay to start questioning him.
"Usually you're in a better mood when your eyes are so light," I commented, trying to distract him from whatever thought had left him frowning and somber.
He stared at me, stunned. "What?"
"You're always crabbier when your eyes are black --- I expect it then," I went on. "I have a theory about that."
His eyes narrowed. "More theories?"
"Mm-hm." I chewed on a small bite of the bread, trying to look indifferent.
"I hope you were more creative this time . . . or are you still stealing from comic books?" His faint smile was mocking; his eyes were still tight.
"Well, no, I didn't get it from a comic book, but I didn't come up with it on my own, either," I confessed.
"And?" he prompted. (pp. 170-171)
Am I the last one on earth to read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer? My daughter (who has read it three times and seen the movie more times than I can count on one hand) seems to think so! Well... I have now read it and must say... I was surprised to find myself caught up in the Bella story and really enjoyed the book. I have a hard time with reading the genres of fantasy and science fiction, but my daughter promised me that it was more of a romance than a vampire story. She was right. As I became more involved with the romance between Bella and Edward I found that the "vampire part" was just a supporting role in the story. I don't feel I need to go on further with the details of the storyline since I am the "last one on earth to read it", so I will leave this review with these closing thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed the book Twilight. It was a fast read. But I will probably read it only one time, not three times, and savor my enjoyment of the story.
Oh, and yes, I would recommend the book to others!
That displeased him; his alabaster brow furrowed. He shook his head, frowning.
"This is more complicated than I'd planned," he murmured to himself.
I picked up a breadstick and began nibbling on the end, measuring his expression. I wondered when it would be okay to start questioning him.
"Usually you're in a better mood when your eyes are so light," I commented, trying to distract him from whatever thought had left him frowning and somber.
He stared at me, stunned. "What?"
"You're always crabbier when your eyes are black --- I expect it then," I went on. "I have a theory about that."
His eyes narrowed. "More theories?"
"Mm-hm." I chewed on a small bite of the bread, trying to look indifferent.
"I hope you were more creative this time . . . or are you still stealing from comic books?" His faint smile was mocking; his eyes were still tight.
"Well, no, I didn't get it from a comic book, but I didn't come up with it on my own, either," I confessed.
"And?" he prompted. (pp. 170-171)
Am I the last one on earth to read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer? My daughter (who has read it three times and seen the movie more times than I can count on one hand) seems to think so! Well... I have now read it and must say... I was surprised to find myself caught up in the Bella story and really enjoyed the book. I have a hard time with reading the genres of fantasy and science fiction, but my daughter promised me that it was more of a romance than a vampire story. She was right. As I became more involved with the romance between Bella and Edward I found that the "vampire part" was just a supporting role in the story. I don't feel I need to go on further with the details of the storyline since I am the "last one on earth to read it", so I will leave this review with these closing thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed the book Twilight. It was a fast read. But I will probably read it only one time, not three times, and savor my enjoyment of the story.
Oh, and yes, I would recommend the book to others!
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