"Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult is an extremely intense book from start to finish. Jodi Picoult is such a talented writer and her books will catch you from the start. I'm not the biggest fan of the covers because I love bright flashy cover and her covers show a glimpse of the story without giving too much away. "Change of Heart" shows a picture of a girl with her back to you, which is the last thing she or any of the characters does in this story. Each character has some fear, guilt, and courage to keep going even through the toughest challenge life brings to them. You will not be able to put this book down because each page, each chapter, has something unfolding. I wouldn't pass any book of Jodi's by even if the cover isn't to my liking!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
New Found Glory
I have found a website that I'm crzy over! It's called greenearthbooks.com. What a great concept! They have a great collection of used books that they sell for dirt cheap (like 4 bucks!) and ship for free in the US. I just ordered two book for less than $13! I have 5 books saved in my wish list just waiting for me to finish my two new ones. They check each book to make sure the book is still in good condition and if not, they recycle them. Just one more way we can stay green! Happy reading
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler
"My Horizontal Life" by Chelsea Handler is pretty much about exactly what the book cover and the title express, Chelsea's many love affairs or better said, one night stands. Now that I'm writing about this book it's making me want to read it again! She has quite a way with words and this makes her one of my favorite author. Her books have more personality than her E! Tv show (which by the way, I LOVE!) I would recommend this book to anyone that is very open minded and is ready for a good laugh! Remember though, Chelsea doesn't really hold back much...
Monday, January 31, 2011
A mind trip
I woke up one morning and thought to myself "what can I do to make me happy today?" That same day, I had a friend ask me about a book I'd read a few years back and that is when I got the idea to start my blog. Not sure how many people really read this blog, but I'm loving writing them and feel even more love for my books and their covers.
Recently I went to Long Beach, CA for a little getaway and a hairshow. I knew I needed to leave the cold to help clear my mind, but on my flight home I had an epiphany! I was reading "codependent no more" on the flight and it really made me want to start my book. I thought a few years ago that I'd write about my dating life because that seemed to entertain may friends and clients, but today I decided I'm going to start from the beginning. I had a great childhood and I love telling people my story. So, flying 30,000 feet in the air, I started to write. It might not make it to the top sellers, but in my mind, it is a top seller! I've been pondering my cover and title for my book. I have a few ideas for the title but once again still stuck on a cover... I guess when it comes to mind, it will be perfect!
Recently I went to Long Beach, CA for a little getaway and a hairshow. I knew I needed to leave the cold to help clear my mind, but on my flight home I had an epiphany! I was reading "codependent no more" on the flight and it really made me want to start my book. I thought a few years ago that I'd write about my dating life because that seemed to entertain may friends and clients, but today I decided I'm going to start from the beginning. I had a great childhood and I love telling people my story. So, flying 30,000 feet in the air, I started to write. It might not make it to the top sellers, but in my mind, it is a top seller! I've been pondering my cover and title for my book. I have a few ideas for the title but once again still stuck on a cover... I guess when it comes to mind, it will be perfect!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Penguin Classics
I'm a huge fan of google reader and love finding new things and tidbits... One day while browsing google reader I came across the Penguin Classic books and ABSOLUTELY fell in love with their covers. For Christmas I asked for a few of them and will eventually own the entire collection... With covers like this, how could I not? I've started to read "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, Siobhan Kilfeather, Vinca Showalter, and Elaine Showalter. It's a little hard for me to get into and I'm really picky with my books, but I'm going to keep trying! I also received is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll which is next on my list but I love the covers so much that I thought I'd share before reading them...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Randomness....
I've been very tempted to write my own memoir over the past few years... I even know of someone I'd like to be my ghost writer to help spruce it up. I've had some crazy, comedic moments that would for sure entertain some people. But with that being said, what would my cover look like? Gosh, being such a critic of covers, you'd think I'd have that picked out first! It would have to be something funny, something sweet to go along with my BIG sweet tooth, and for sure something that would show all the bizzare events that have come my way...
My fellow followers, what would your book cover look like?!?!
My fellow followers, what would your book cover look like?!?!
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett has a simple cover that caught my eye a few times at Barnes and Noble, but I didn't read it until I was recommended it by my soon-to-be mother-in-law. After reading the book, it's cover has so much more meaning. It takes place during the Civil Rights Act, giving you a day to day description of how African American were still being treated. You will laugh, cry, cheer, and cringe! I've never fallen more in love with characters from a book before! Highly recommend buying so you can read it over and over.
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