Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children : a novel…by Ransom Riggs

Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children: a novel…by Ransom Riggs

This story was unique and the graphics were fitting to the plot and the characters. I really enjoyed it and have had some issues with finishing the second book in this series. Partly because this book was so fun and I couldn't put it down. I recommend it and still have hope the second book in the series pulls me in as this first story did. That's another review, though. I don't like spoiling books. Sorry to add my early conclusion to the next book in this series. (  )

    

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

This book was a gift. This story is a favorite of mine and I've bought other copies for my friends. I fully recommend this book. I went through a period where I hadn't read a book for months and this book brought me back to one of my favorite places. That place where only a good book and a cup of tea can take you. I fell in love with the story and the characters. It helps when you've been to the Caribbean and seas interest you. I also am a fan of pirates. It's a fun must read. Mr. Chrichton describes his characters flawlessly. 17th-century fiction (  )

Sharp objects : a novel by Gillian Flynn

Sharp objects: a novel by Gillian Flynn

Not my normal read. I read Gone Girl first and had to have another taste and see if the author could "wow" me twice. This book did just that! The twisted ending fit and I had to read who did it twice. Raw, disturbed and calculated is the bottom line. An awesome book. The characters are as screwed up as the title suggests. Crime and betrayal are just a couple words to describe this story! (  )

The truth about forever by Sarah Dessen

The truth about forever by Sarah Dessen

Huge fan and this story got me hooked on her as a writer. Her characters are real and relatable. Macy is the main character and is dealing with loss and learning being perfect isn't nearly as important as"living". 5 stars I've read this story a couple times just because. (  )

The language of flowers : a novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

The language of flowers: a novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

This story made me realize not everyone is loved and kids in foster homes don't always have a happy ending. The main character Victoria isn't easy to explain without spoiling the story. Her life represents her character. Which at times I became irritated because common sense should overcome ignorance. This story brings flowers to life and easily made me want to learn more! (  )

Just listen : a novel by Sarah Dessen

Just listen: a novel by Sarah Dessen

I'm a huge fan Sarah Dessen. Her stories and characters always have a real feeling to them. It's so easy to put yourself in the story like your there. This story covers some sensitive issues both social and personal. I cried a couple times while reading this book. The end is left open to possibilities. Making you want more. Love her books. I definitely recommend this book. (  )

Graveminder by Melissa Marr

Graveminder by Melissa Marr

When I first read the cover I was a little worried. This book was recommended from a friend. This book had me until the end. I won't add a spoiler. It's a favorite of mine and I have lent my copy out several times. In fact, I have just recently borrowed it out again. This book has a small town setting and Rebekkah Barrow has the destiny to fulfill and romance follows. Full of family secrets. Caring for the dead has a new meaning. :) I was easily taken in by the story and the characters. Wish it hadn't ended. (  )

The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause

This book got me into vampire stories though this story is nothing like today's vampire stories. More old school not so mainstream like they're today. The two main characters have a connection and seem to fall into each other lives at the right time. The characters are beautifully described. All I can say is just read it. It's a quick read. I've read it twice just because.

Kickin' Lenny Saves The Day by Michael Stubben MTS Publications

I received a copy of this through a giveaway by the author on Http://librarything.com in return for my honest review of the book.

What an awesome story. Lenny is starting kindergarten and his little brother Manny looks up to his big brother. They already have a bond and their story is cute, funny and full of character and shares age-appropriate growing pains. Mr. Stubben thanks for writing books for our young readers. All I can say is peanut butter is sticky and tie your shoe laces before you play kickball. If the bush is moving it's Manja!  😀

11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King

This was worth reading, however, it took me some time to get into. I loved the idea of time travel and many of the characters were amazing. Though the main character was annoying. I'm not big on tangents and this was a huge frustration for me throughout this novel. I don't normally skip paragraphs. I found myself doing so. I was happy when I was finished reading this story. I normally like to simmer at the end of a good book and write my favorite parts down. I just didn't get that fuzzy feeling while reading this story. It was a page turner here and there but mostly forced by my need to finish. (  )

His PhD is in Hypocrisy: And Other Poems about My Crappy Ex-Boyfriend

I received a copy of this through a giveaway by the author on Http://librarything.com in return for my honest review of the book.

This book is a collection of poems that are in sequence with the heartbreak the writer was going through. My favorite is on page 41. I can relate and anyone who's ever gone through that build up ( cloud nine) the beginning of a relationship and the fall when you realize it's finality. Even though it hasn't ended your gut already knows it will. I felt like I read the author's diary. I think many will enjoy this and will be able to share in the butterflies of a new love and the grief when it dies. I love poetry and this was my first journal of poems.

Saving Grapes by J.T. Lundy

This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.

I won this book through The Early reviewers. I really enjoyed the characters and the story was easy to follow. I did, however, feel the nickname for Jason's friend Stumpy was overused. I got a few laughs and felt I was seeing two characters grow from boys to men. Jason was learning that it was time to grow up. After issues with the law, his Aunt that raised him passes away. He finds himself in financial troubles that will land him in jail if he can't raise the money to pay restitution. His aunt that passes leaves him a vineyard but the many stipulations keep him squirming and manipulating anyone who comes between him and financial freedom from jail. Jason and Stumpy are quite the duo and find themselves in France falling in love with more than just the willed Vineyard. (  )

Divergent (Divergent Series) by Veronica Roth

First I want to say I fully recommend this Series! I read Divergent in less than a day and was leaving my house in the evening to get the next book in the series Insurgent. I was hooked. The characters are so easy to fall in love with and some are easy to hate. I wanted to punch Eric and Peter and a few more. I fell in love with Four and Tris. I fell in love with Dauntless! I don't want to add any spoilers. I just want to say once you start this series you are in a world that draws you into the characters and a way of life that leaves you wanting more and more! I Went out tonight to find Allegiant which is third in the series. Where I live we don't have any bookstores. I will have to wait to order or drive 2 hrs to get it. I will be driving two hours tomorrow to get it. That's how hooked I am. This story takes place in a futuristic Chicago. Which is my hometown! The author Veronica Roth keeps you on a roller coaster of emotions as she unfolds a futuristic fiction world of five factions that our characters are brought up in and they must choose where they will remain Abnegation, Amity, Dauntless, Erudite,: Candor or Factionless which for most is worse than death. (  )Written review #ahopkinsbibliomaniac

The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

I got to chapter 7 past part 2 and stopped. I felt no connection to the book as it had many holes in the story. I simply couldn't finish. The main characters were rushed and the plot for me was disappointing. The beginning seemed to draw me in but then I had to force myself to get as far as I did. Disturbing turned into a bland, unsatisfying read. The main character Michael I couldn't care less for. Hanna went from being a 36yr old seducer of a teenager(Michael) to being on trial for Nazi war crimes. 

Rich dad poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Rich dad poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

I can quote many parts of this book! This teaches need vs want. Teaches you if it's not an asset to your life then loose it. It's direct and to the point and makes so much sense. Everyone should read this book once in their life. I've lent out every copy and let them keep it because they loved it like I did. I need to get another copy again. It's a book you can go back and reference over and over. This book isn't a story it's learning what you've always known however it's written in a way you can relate and think" wow I always had the feeling I should've done that" ( )

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Love, Love LOVE this book. Love the magical, romantic, enticing and mysterious story Erin Morgenstern has weaved. The book is a dinner, a show, and desert. Its title is as it suggests a circus mysteriously appears in the night. I fell in love with two main characters Marco and Celia. They don't know the circus is their stage. A competition that will make a romance that is so sweet and beautiful. I wanted to go to the circus after I read this...

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