Sometimes You Need a Little Fluff
Since life has seemed to spiral out of control for me this summer, I turned to books to just get some down time for my brain. I thought I would do a short book review for what I've read this summer.
Jodi Picoult
The Vanishing Act
Well, if you ever wondered about what life was like in prison, how to make meth, and Hopi Indians, here's your book. I like her style of writing and there is no predicting what happens next. It was a legal drama, and it was very, very interesting. Jodi's characters were very well developed.
Plain Truth
I love Amish and I love baby stories. Only, this is based on a murder of an Amish baby and forbidden love. It has now become one of my favorite books.
Debbie Macomber
I read several of her books this summer. I read the Blossom Street series, and it was okay. Very good fluffy reading. Keeps your minds off of other stuff while you get involved in the characters' issues. I read some of her books right after my divorce and enjoyed them then too. They are romance novels though, and I sort of feel like I've outgrown these, and thankfully, the ones here are not the raunchy kind.
Fern Michaels
I read one book, just to see what happened, but it was terrible writing and I was really annoyed by how she wrote the dialogs. It wasn't how normal people would talk, and she didn't have a lot to back it up. Her books took up and entire shelf and part of another one in the library. I wonder if it was a case of "pressure writing" and not something that was thought out well.
The Daily Coyote by Shreve Stockton
I LOVED this book! For anyone that has ever had special connection with a dog, or coyote, or really, any animal, this story is for you! Charlie, the coyote, came to her when he was only 10 days old. I was reminded of all the special moments I had with my dogs and how much happiness can come into your life with pets. She also has a website that you can sign up for daily pictures of Charlie here.
Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice. This wasn't exactly fluff, but it was fun to read. It's set up like a calendar and every day has an article, tidbits, quotes, and dates to remember. Very cool!
There's been other books I've read this summer, but can't remember them right now. Hope you have had a good summer. List some of your favorite books below. We'd love to hear about them!
Jodi Picoult
The Vanishing Act
Well, if you ever wondered about what life was like in prison, how to make meth, and Hopi Indians, here's your book. I like her style of writing and there is no predicting what happens next. It was a legal drama, and it was very, very interesting. Jodi's characters were very well developed.
Plain Truth
I love Amish and I love baby stories. Only, this is based on a murder of an Amish baby and forbidden love. It has now become one of my favorite books.
Debbie Macomber
I read several of her books this summer. I read the Blossom Street series, and it was okay. Very good fluffy reading. Keeps your minds off of other stuff while you get involved in the characters' issues. I read some of her books right after my divorce and enjoyed them then too. They are romance novels though, and I sort of feel like I've outgrown these, and thankfully, the ones here are not the raunchy kind.
Fern Michaels
I read one book, just to see what happened, but it was terrible writing and I was really annoyed by how she wrote the dialogs. It wasn't how normal people would talk, and she didn't have a lot to back it up. Her books took up and entire shelf and part of another one in the library. I wonder if it was a case of "pressure writing" and not something that was thought out well.
The Daily Coyote by Shreve Stockton
I LOVED this book! For anyone that has ever had special connection with a dog, or coyote, or really, any animal, this story is for you! Charlie, the coyote, came to her when he was only 10 days old. I was reminded of all the special moments I had with my dogs and how much happiness can come into your life with pets. She also has a website that you can sign up for daily pictures of Charlie here.
Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice. This wasn't exactly fluff, but it was fun to read. It's set up like a calendar and every day has an article, tidbits, quotes, and dates to remember. Very cool!
There's been other books I've read this summer, but can't remember them right now. Hope you have had a good summer. List some of your favorite books below. We'd love to hear about them!
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