Books, books and more books! :)
I could probably write a million blog posts on my favorite books.
But in the spirit of keeping this as short and sweet as possible, I'll talk about what I've just read/currently reading.
I just finished 'Big Boned' by Meg Cabot. When it comes to reading, I tend to prefer fun fiction that is easy for my mind to consume. Brain Candy. Fluff. This series takes the ease of fluff fiction and combines it with my other love--mystery. This is the third book in the series (The first two being 'Size 12 isn't fat' and 'Size 14 isn't fat either'). They feature Heather Wells, who is a former teen pop sensation whose record company drops her when she decided to write her own songs. Then her teen heartthrob boyfriend cheats on her and her mom steals all of her money and runs off with her manager. At rock bottom, she moves in with the ex-boyfriend's brother (who is a private eye) and begins working at a college dorm. In very 'Murder She Wrote' type fashion, she seems to get mixed up in various murders and (of course) solves them before the police. It's not going to change your life....but you'll have fun reading it for a few days.
I just started 'Julie and Julia'. I haven't seen the movie yet, although I'd like to (but I have this silly habit of falling asleep before the opening credits!) So far, I'm enjoying it.
Next up on my list (hopefully) is 'Sizzling Sixteen' by Janet Evanovich. The Stephanie Plum mystery series is one of my absolute favorites. I look forward to every June when a new one comes out!
**Today's Tidbits**
My Mood: I've got don'twannagotowork-itis. I took a night off so I could attend my son's graduation this morning and returning to work tonight does NOT appeal to me AT ALL! :)
My Music: Frere Jacques. The kids sang a graduation song set to the tune of Frere Jacques today. It's been stuck in my head all day.
My Look: I took photos today. It was going to be a separate post--I was really pleased with how it came out. But they've mysteriously disappeared off my phone, with all my son's graduation pics :(
My Dinner: A family classic in our house called Chicken and Peppers. It was requested by Bear as his graduation dinner. A little Hawaiian Punch to drink and chocolate cake (with frosting in his school colors) for dessert.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Daily Challenge 04--Favorite Book
I love books!
My parents and grandmother were all bookworms and they passed that love down to me.
I was allowed to read whatever I wanted. No topic was taboo and I was always encouraged to read outside of my age range and to broaden my mind. I remember, once, we lived in a small town for a bit and the local library refused to let me borrow a Stephen King novel because I was 13. They wanted written permission from my parent. My father was soooo mad that he actually went in to the library and told the librarian that she was to never EVER refuse to let me borrow a book for any reason, ever again!
I don't have many positive memories of my dad, but that one always makes me smile.
I think I was about 11 when I read my first Stephen King book and I've been hooked ever since :)
From the first time I read it, my favorite book has always been IT by Stephen King.
I think I've read it 6 or 8 times.
No other book has ever made it even budge from my top slot.
My other love is books in a series. I love being able to go back and revisit my favorite characters in totally new adventures.
It might not be classic literature or brain expanding concepts but it's my belief that it doesn't matter what you read as long as you're reading!
What books top your list of favorites?
My parents and grandmother were all bookworms and they passed that love down to me.
I was allowed to read whatever I wanted. No topic was taboo and I was always encouraged to read outside of my age range and to broaden my mind. I remember, once, we lived in a small town for a bit and the local library refused to let me borrow a Stephen King novel because I was 13. They wanted written permission from my parent. My father was soooo mad that he actually went in to the library and told the librarian that she was to never EVER refuse to let me borrow a book for any reason, ever again!
I don't have many positive memories of my dad, but that one always makes me smile.
I think I was about 11 when I read my first Stephen King book and I've been hooked ever since :)
From the first time I read it, my favorite book has always been IT by Stephen King.
I think I've read it 6 or 8 times.
No other book has ever made it even budge from my top slot.
My other love is books in a series. I love being able to go back and revisit my favorite characters in totally new adventures.
It might not be classic literature or brain expanding concepts but it's my belief that it doesn't matter what you read as long as you're reading!
What books top your list of favorites?
Friday, May 28, 2010
Caught Up in Reality
I can't believe that it's been almost a week since I've posted anything!
Reason being that I've been stuck in my real world doing real things (oh no! the horror!)
First off, I finally finished redecorating my daughter's bedroom. We painted it this insane yellow/green that she picked out called kiwi fruit. It's more yellow than green but it's almost fluorescent--reminds me of pedestrian crossing signs.
Reason being that I've been stuck in my real world doing real things (oh no! the horror!)
First off, I finally finished redecorating my daughter's bedroom. We painted it this insane yellow/green that she picked out called kiwi fruit. It's more yellow than green but it's almost fluorescent--reminds me of pedestrian crossing signs.
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