IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!! I'm pretty pumped, and it's best way to make a Monday not so bad (even though I don't have the day off and have meetings to go to).
So on this day that marks 26 years on this planet, I have a little announcement for everyone. For your reading pleasure you can now see everything I have to say about books on my new site, Lauren Gets Literal. Yeah, you probably thought it would be some a tad more awesome than that, but I'm pretty excited and I hope you enjoy it too! The best birthday pressie you could give me would be to go on over and follow it for me and maybe leave me some comment love in the near future. I promise some awesome recommendations and maybe a giveaway or two.
Here's to another amazing year!! (and hopefully some yummy cake)
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
It's Monday, What Are You Reading? {5}
Happy Monday! Here is installment 5 of It's Monday, What Are You Reading? Inspiration from Sheila, you can find her blog here.
Just Finished Reading: This was the week for authors in the UK. Actually, Stolen and Numbers fall into this category as well.
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma. Honestly, I cannot put how that book made me feel into words. It was a great book on an extremely difficult subject and I'm still thinking about it.
I won The Mistress's Revenge by Tamar Cohen on Goodreads and it came in last week. Another book with a touchy subject, infidelity. This is a story from ex-mistress, Sally, to Clive, the man she had a five-year long affair with. After Clive leaves his mistress, we see Sally spiral deeper into depression and the things Sally is driven to after being left by Clive. Initially it was difficult to follow and often times stories of infidelity are difficult for me to get through, but once I got into it I was anxious to know what would happen next. Sally was witty and funny at times and other times she was clearly incapable of rational thinking. It was impossible not to empathize with her at times and other times be completely shocked at what she was doing next. The ending came as a total surprise and really pulled everything together. I thought this was a great book from a new author, definitely worth checking out! It will be released June 7, 2011.
What I Am Reading Right Now: Finally really getting into The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
What's Up Next: This is really difficult for me to iron down. I'm more of a, what do I want to read right this second kind of person, so it's hard for me to plan. I preordered Dead Reckoning the latest Sookie Stackhouse book. It is released tomorrow, so we'll see when Border's will get it to me! I'm still planning on reading Water for Elephants, I just still haven't gotten to it....
Have a lovely week!
It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
Just Finished Reading: This was the week for authors in the UK. Actually, Stolen and Numbers fall into this category as well.
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma. Honestly, I cannot put how that book made me feel into words. It was a great book on an extremely difficult subject and I'm still thinking about it.
I won The Mistress's Revenge by Tamar Cohen on Goodreads and it came in last week. Another book with a touchy subject, infidelity. This is a story from ex-mistress, Sally, to Clive, the man she had a five-year long affair with. After Clive leaves his mistress, we see Sally spiral deeper into depression and the things Sally is driven to after being left by Clive. Initially it was difficult to follow and often times stories of infidelity are difficult for me to get through, but once I got into it I was anxious to know what would happen next. Sally was witty and funny at times and other times she was clearly incapable of rational thinking. It was impossible not to empathize with her at times and other times be completely shocked at what she was doing next. The ending came as a total surprise and really pulled everything together. I thought this was a great book from a new author, definitely worth checking out! It will be released June 7, 2011.
What I Am Reading Right Now: Finally really getting into The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
Reading, boating and drinking wine; 3 of my favorite things resulted in an awesome day.
What's Up Next: This is really difficult for me to iron down. I'm more of a, what do I want to read right this second kind of person, so it's hard for me to plan. I preordered Dead Reckoning the latest Sookie Stackhouse book. It is released tomorrow, so we'll see when Border's will get it to me! I'm still planning on reading Water for Elephants, I just still haven't gotten to it....
Have a lovely week!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Novellas and short stories
So, this isn't really a review, just some thoughts on the novella I just finished. Today I finished "If You're Not Yet Like Me" by Edan Lepucki.
It was my second Goodreads giveaway win, holla! I can honestly say, I would have never picked this book up to read had I not won it. The sad reasoning behind that statement is the fact that I generally do not like novellas or short stories (extremely close-minded, I know). I typically feel like they are extremely hard to "get right." I guess I feel a little gypped when I read them, like I didn't get enough of the story or it leaves a lot unanswered. I will, however, pick up a novella that is a supplement to a series or book that I really loved. So I was a little skeptical at first, but once I finished I can honestly say those are no longer my feelings. Lepucki did an awesome job of telling the characters' stories and I was able to feel a connection with her character Joellyn. It was funny, sarcastic and sad all at the same time and I thought it was great.
My eyes are now open and not quite so quick to judge novellas and short stories. I'll be looking for future publications from this author!
It was my second Goodreads giveaway win, holla! I can honestly say, I would have never picked this book up to read had I not won it. The sad reasoning behind that statement is the fact that I generally do not like novellas or short stories (extremely close-minded, I know). I typically feel like they are extremely hard to "get right." I guess I feel a little gypped when I read them, like I didn't get enough of the story or it leaves a lot unanswered. I will, however, pick up a novella that is a supplement to a series or book that I really loved. So I was a little skeptical at first, but once I finished I can honestly say those are no longer my feelings. Lepucki did an awesome job of telling the characters' stories and I was able to feel a connection with her character Joellyn. It was funny, sarcastic and sad all at the same time and I thought it was great.
My eyes are now open and not quite so quick to judge novellas and short stories. I'll be looking for future publications from this author!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
I am obsessed with Goodreads
All of my social-networking or time on the internet has recently been spent on Goodreads as of late. I have abandoned Facebook, Twitter and even Blogger. I have also been reading a ridiculous amount of books. Remember when I said I wanted to try to read 25 books this year? Oh, well here it is not even a quarter of the way into 2011 and I've reached that goal. Which is pretty unusual for me. I think I've been reading so much because that is the closest I can get to shutting my brain off. Don't get me wrong, I'm not sad, or angry or upset over anything, I've just really enjoyed not thinking about everything all the time. I'm still thinking, of course, but the focus has switched to whatever I'm reading rather than other things. I envy John because he can sit and think of nothing like that's what is supposed to happen, but now I've found my own little way of calming my brain down and I love it.
Back to my obsession with Goodreads. (Seriously, if you aren't on there do it, and then be my friend, ok?) It's a place where authors, publishers and readers come together to talk about one thing we all have in common, books. They also have giveaways and I was lucky enough to win one. I received an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of Exposure by Therese Fowler.
Back to my obsession with Goodreads. (Seriously, if you aren't on there do it, and then be my friend, ok?) It's a place where authors, publishers and readers come together to talk about one thing we all have in common, books. They also have giveaways and I was lucky enough to win one. I received an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of Exposure by Therese Fowler.
Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. You can read some reviews and the summary here. It comes out May 3, you should definitely check it out! I'm going to be looking into some of Fowler's other books as well.
So, I guess I really wanted to say that I'm not ignoring anyone. I'm just relishing the "nothingness" going on in my brain and the amazing books I have read so far this year.
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