Winter Garden not too cold

Winter Garden was recommended to me by a friend. Now having read the book I look forward to more recommendations from this friend.

It is a chick flick type book in that it deals with mother/daughter relationships... But not in a cheesy over the top way. There was also a surprising amount of historical fiction in this book. Makes me nostalgic for 'Johnny Tremaine'

I'll read more from Hannah but after I make sure to call my mother. :)

Hit List... Not a hit but getting better

Laurell K Hamilton has been disappointing in her two series lately. This latest book gives me hope that she will return to what made me read her books in the first place.... Girls kicking butt and taking names.

This book has less sex scenes and more detective work. Believe me it's a good thing. I was beginning to think she had a bet with someone on how many men she could write into bed with one woman simultaneously.

I like the cop work. The philosophical monologues were fewer as well and even her character pointed out how frustrating those discussions were.

Hopefully this is the beginning of an upswing in her work and creativity. I have high hopes.

Percy Jackson beats the Hunger Games!

Ok basically this is Rick Riordan showing Suzanne Collins how to write a series. I have read The Underland Chronicles and the Hunger Games series and they stink in comparison to the Percy Jackson series.

I'm so tired of these depressing series that start out well and end like Saving Private Ryan. Especially ones for younger readers!!

Thank goodness for Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. There is enough action and myth but reading it doesn't make you need a Zoloft afterwards.

Looking forward to more books and fewer antidepressants.

Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea

Hilarious! I laughed out loud at least twice reading this book.

The sarcasm and humor spoke to me. Although I knew it would since I thought the title was hilarious.

I read Are You There God? It's Me Margaret in fifth grade like every other girl waiting for her period. This is the perfect adult edition.

Only downside is that I wanted a cranberry vodka pretty bad by the second chapter... So I recommend reading this book in the afternoon.