Sunday
Twilight - Chapters 1-9
First off I am very intrigued and puzzled by the Preface of the book. I am wondering what the full story to that is....
Bella, the new girl in a small town, who gets asked out by 3 boys in one day. That was funny. But she is not interested in any of them. She has this obsession with Edward and at first she cant seem to figure him out.
Then he comes out of nowhere and saves her from being squished by a car. WOW. I love how he tries to avoid the truth that he obviously has incredible speed and strength.
Chapter 8, when Bella takes a wrong turn, gets lost and is being cornered by the 4 men. It was like watching a movie and being on the edge of my seat, I wanted to cover my face with my hands in suspense, but then I would not have been able to hold the book to keep reading. I was reading as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen. (Right now I am typing as fast as I can trying to get my thoughts out). Then Edward her Hero shows up out of nowhere and saves her yet again. WOW, I loved it.
Now she finally knows the truth. Edward is a Vampire.
Quote from the end of chapter 9:
"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
This is my first time reading this so please do not leave comments with any spoilers. Thanks.
Sorry, fell off the planet...
Twilight - Now a major motion picture!
I unfortunately had not heard of the book until I saw the previews for the movie and then discovered the books. I love to read but I am usually out of the loop when it comes to whats on the best seller list and what book everyone is reading.
It was the same with the Harry Potter books. I saw the first two movies, then read the 3rd book just in time before that movie came out. I have since read all the books twice, I am a huge Harry Potter Fan! I cant wait to see the rest of the movies.
So, I have already begun reading Twilight and I am totally hooked and will be reading all the books and posting about them, so stay tuned!
Thursday
"The Historian" Chapters 3-5
The author descriptively paints a picture of the towns they travel to. Filled with quaint cafes, stone streets and beautiful scenery.
-Rossi said emphatically, "I discovered in Istanbul that Dracula lives among us today. Or did then, at least."
The reader learns the story of Professor Rossi (who also has one of the books). In his early years he is researching the supposed burial place of Vlad Tepes. While pondering over old maps that possibly point to the location of the Unholy Tomb. A strange man burst into the room and informs Rossi that he does not have authority to examine the maps. He confiscates them and leaves, but not before Rossi notices 2 strange puncture wounds on the mans neck...
At the end of chapter 5 a friend of the fathers states:
"Poor Rossi, Tragic, wonderful man. Strange to think anyone one has known personally can just - poof - disappear."
The father has agreed to explain what happened to Rossi starting in chapter 6.
Next chapters: 6 & 7 pages: 43-61
on Thursday Oct 23rd
THE HISTORIAN by Elizabeth Kostova
Sunday
Book Review Blog Carnival - Second Edition
Biographies and Memoirs
Ronnica at Book Nook Club read The Year of Living Biblically by AJ Jacobs, the title says it all; it’s a memoir of a man who tries to live by the bible, but fails.
Clark Bjorke at I'll Never Forget the Day I Read a Book! Reviews A Freewheelin' Time by Suze Rotolo, the memoir of a young girl in the 1960’s living in Greenwich Village and learning of Bob Dylan.
Joana at The Symposium discussed From Baghdad, With Love by Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman, wow, this is a wonderful story; I had to Google this one it was on CBS News in Oct. 2006.
Natasha at Maw Books Blog read Tears of the Desert, A Memoir of Survival in Darfur by Halima Bashir with Damien Lewis. What a terrible heart wrenching story, just reading the review put tears in my eyes.
Children’s Books
Nicole B. at Linus's Blanket reviews The Boxcar Children, Gertrude Warner Chandler about four orphaned children who ban together as a family. I vaguely remember this from my childhood.
Yat-Yee at Yat-Yee Chong read Savvy by Ingrid Law, A story of the young Beaumont children who get special abilities on their 13th birthday.
NathanKP at Inkweaver Review presents Fergus Crane by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, the exiting tale of a young boy and a mechanical flying horse.
History
Shana at Literarily read The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner, the intriguing tale of Juana la Loca, in 15th century Europe.
Flash Gordon at Great New Books that Are a Must Read, reviews The Map Thief by Heather Terrell, he describes this book as a historical thriller that captures the past and present.
Diane Saarinen at Wavelength Tarot, read Famous Hussies of History: Stories of the Super-Women by Albert Payson. The title alone makes me want to read this.
David Gross at The Picket Line presents On Liberty: Man v. The State by Milton Mayer, analyzing the conflict between government and liberty throughout history.
Sarah Small at SmallWorld Reads reviews Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the story of the Igbo people in Biafra and their determination to be an independent nation.
Fiction
Ruth Schaller at Books Books and more Books! Reviews Marked A House of Night Novel by PC & Kristin Cast, a young vampire (yes young, not 600 years old for a change) attending school and learning of her powers, quite a different take on the vampire world.
NathanKP at Inkweaver Review presents Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney, a 16 year old at the wheel on a road trip with her grandmother and friends; this is defiantly one I will have to read.
Michael Lundin at Bent Bindings read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, the story of a father and son in a world destroyed by an apocalyptic event.
Becky at Becky's Book Reviews read Impossible by Nancy Werlin, A seventeen year old getting ready for prom, unaware of the old family curse.
Alyce at At Home With Books reviews Testimony by Anita Shreve, a prestigious boarding school and a scandalous video with a 14 year old girl. Kind of sounds like an episode of Law & Order SVU (one of my favorite shows).
Mon at Holistic Mama read The Ovum Factor by Marvin Zimmerman, quoting Mon, “for those with less literary expectations and who enjoy a good yawn, this isn’t too bad a read.” In other words, it was boring.
Alessandra at Out of the Blue presents The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, a governess and two children haunted by two ghosts.
Craig S. Kiessling at CSKnet, thoughts on Gerald’s Game by Stephen King, quoting Craig, “A funny thing about life I learned while reading one of Stephen King’s excellent novels….”
Lindsey at A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts reviews You Had Me At Goodbye by Tracey Bateman, this is the second book in the Drama Queen series, which features three roommates and best friends.
Keira at Love Romance Passion, read The Diamond King by Patricia Potter it’s a romance novel where the two main characters go from dislike to fierce desire for each other.
Non Fiction
Cin Langston at The Rich Women Sisterhood read Skinny Bitch by Rory Freidman and Kim Barnoulin, there is no way to sum this one up; you have to read the review. Don’t judge the book by the title.
Amitabh Mukherjee at Churning News, Views & Insights reviews Learning Chess from Bobby Fischer Himself, I have always wanted to learn how to play chess.
Fiona Veitch Smith at The Crafty Writer presents Screenwriting for Dummies, yet another “blank” for Dummies book. Don’t get me wrong, there great books, it’s just funny how many different versions there are. I wonder if there is a “Tying Shoes for Dummies”?
Barry Wright III at 3stylelife discussed It’s So You - edited by Michelle Tea, compilation of essays about personal expression through fashion and style.
Peter at we overstep presents Personal Development for SMART PEOPLE by Steve Pavlina, a personal growth self-help book.
Mac at Actorlicious reviewed The Money Book for the Young Fabulous & Broke by Suze Orman, a self-help book with tips on saving money.
LivingAlmostLarge presents Middle Class Millionaire by Russ Prince and Lewis Schiff, finance book examining a new middle class of people.
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Friday
"The Historian" Chapters 1 & 2
The young girl stumbles across a strange old book in her fathers library, all the pages are blank except a strange picture across the two center pages of the book. When she asks her father about the book he tells her the story of how it came into his possession.
The story involves; another book just like it which belongs to a university professor, the history of Vlad the Impaler and the legend of Dracula.
I am quite intrigued so far. There is a lot of history involved (hence the name of the book). But not too much that I have lost interest. I am not a history buff in the slightest. My husband is, I may have to get him to read this book when I am done with it.
Next chapters: 3-5 pages: 22 - 42
on Thursday Oct 16th
THE HISTORIAN by Elizabeth Kostova
Saturday
Book Review Blog Carnival
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The Historian, Are you reading with me?
My first post will be on Chapters: One & Two: pages 1-21
On Thursday October 9th
Monday
Next Book:
It never showed up? For some reason I finally found out (after emailing customer service to see where my order was) that my order never went through.
So, I have ordered it again and should hopefully receive it shortly. That's what I get for ordering online, right.... I do it all the time and usually I don't have any problems.
I will write another post as soon as I get the book and schedule a start date.
Until then, I'm trying to finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows (for the second time) before it arrives. I'm almost done. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan!
Sunday
The votes are in:
THE HISTORIAN by Elizabeth Kostova
Read along with me and be a guest blogger. Read one chapter every week and post your thoughts on each chapter. Leave me a comment or email me if you would like to join me. Ill be starting this book in a week or so as soon as I get it.
What should I read next?
WHERE ARE YOU NOW? by Mary Higgins Clark
THE HISTORIAN by Elizabeth Kostova
HONOR THYSELF by Danielle Steel
If you would like to read with me and have another book suggestion let me know.
Monday
"The Notebook" chapter: Winter for Two
"Winter for Two" (153-214 the end)
This chapter goes back to the old man from the beginning of the book, reading a story to a old woman we now know is his wife (Allie) who has Alzheimer's. The old man is Noah. Allie of course told Lon it was over and went back to Noah and they have been married for 49 years.
He reads there story to her every day he can in hopes of bring her memory back. Some days a miracle happens and she comes back to him. But not for long.
I had to fight off the tears during this chapter. Its such a powerful and sad love story. The kind of love they have is amazing. They have had children together and grown old together and soon there lives will end. But they have lived full and happy lives filled with love. What more could you ask for.
I really enjoyed this book. It's one I will read again one day.
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks
THE END
What should I read next?
Join me in the next book and be a guest blogger.
Saturday
"The Notebook" chapters: A Letter from Yesterday
NO, how can Allie leave Noah like that. Who cares about Lon, how can she be so undecided. Noah kept writing to her for two and a half years without a reply from her. Which wasn't her fault, her mother kept the letters from her. She thought he never wrote at all. How sad...
Knowing that he kept writing, that he has loved her all these years. That should seal the deal. Allie belongs with Noah. She reads the last letter he wrote and he signed it "I love you, Allie".
She goes to talk to Lon and the chapter ends leaving the reader hanging, not knowing who she chooses, Lon or Noah?
Next chapters: "Winter for Two"
pages 153-214 -the end
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks
Tuesday
The Big Bang Meme
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