Book Review ♥

 

"The Language of Trees" - Ilie Ruby

I absolutely love love loved this book!

 It was one of those books where you missed the 

characters when you were done reading it.

 There is a lot going on at the same time so it can

 get confusing at first but everything falls into place.

 This is a beautiful story, sadness and romance. 

I would definitely recommend it.

(Taken from the authors site)

Gripping, suspenseful, magical, and richly atmospheric—a story told from several distinct and unforgettable viewpoints—Ilie Ruby’s haunting debut novel, THE LANGUAGE OF TREES is exhilarating fiction that announces the arrival of a truly extraordinary storyteller.

In the sprawling lake region of Canandaigua, New York—a place where some families have secrets they would do anything to keep—little Luke Ellis disappeared. Now, over a decade later, his teenage sister, Melanie, has vanished, abandoning her infant son. As the frantic search for Melanie ensues, Grant Shongo, a Seneca healer, finds himself caught up by a spirit that draws him into a world where nature and the spiritual realm are intertwined and nothing is as it seems. It is only with the help of his childhood love, Echo O'Connell, that the mystery of the Ellis children can be put to rest. But before the healing must come the forgiveness. Written in a magic realist vernacular, THE LANGUAGE OF TREES examines the tremulous bonds between parents and children, lovers and friends, and restless spirits—both living and not. It is a story that will make you believe that the spirits of those we love watch over us, that people can heal each other, and that if you can truly forgive yourself, the world will return to you all of your forgotten dreams. 

"book review" ?? kinda.......

I recently finished these two......

"Shiver" - Maggie Stiefvater

I was at Borders last month in the checkout line and the cashier was raving about this book that was on the counter. She was telling the customer that if he wanted to get someone hooked on reading they needed to read this book. She said they were better than Twilight and yadda yadda. She was a little crazy though, the man told her there were other books out there and she yelled that this specific book was better as he walked away. But I guess she won me over. I wouldn’t say its better than Twilight, but only because I am creepily in love with the series (don’t judge me) But this book definitely kept my attention. It’s a love story of a girl and a werewolf and that’s pretty much all I can share without ruining it. I really did love the book because it has a pretty great story line.

"Linger" - Maggie Stiefvater

The second part to the series. I thought this book was just as good as the first. I finished it even faster than the first and although I haven’t looked into it yet, I can see them producing a third book to the series and I will definitely be waiting for it. Both were easy reads with great story lines and I do recommend them :)

Currently reading-

"13 Reasons Why" – Jay Asher

So far I love this book. I'll let you know if I feel the same when Im finished. :)

Currently awaiting the arrival of-

"The Kind Diet" – Alicia Silverstone

Now, I am not vegan (I just can’t give up my feta) but I am curious. I think it will be interesting to learn more about it and maybe try out a few ideas here and there as well as the yummy recipes I have been hearing about!

A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet

I watched this video of Alicia talking about her book and I was so inspired by her life! Literally. Now i don't expect you to watch the video because it is an hour long, but somehow I made it through the entire thing. I couldn't get over her talking about how she feels. She kept saying that she wakes up in the morning feeling great and energized, no coffee/tea needed. Her skin glows, she never goes to the Dr. and she just always feels great. It made me jealous. I eat healthy, but I don't feel like that all the time. And I am curious as to what more I could be doing So I will be reading this bad boy soon and Im excited.

Any book suggestions are welcome! I hope you all have a wonderful night!!

Book review?

Im not very good at writing.

I'd rather color a picture.

So instead of attempting a book review that would hardly make sense

and most likely make you stray from the book,

I thought I would just tell you about some of the sweet books ive read lately...

Sounds good to me :)

"Water for Elephants" Sara Gruen

I loved this book so so much. I was literally upset when it ended. It has a little bit of romance and a little bit of excitement. I can say that I honestly fell in love with Jacob, the main character. And oh geez, who would have known they are making a movie based on the book. And who would be playing the role of my beloved Jacob? Oh Mr. Robert Pattinson ♥ enough said. ha-ha

"The Glass Castle" Jeanette Walls

This book was amazing. It is a memoir of the authors life. To sum it up, the book kind of throws you around a bit. Jeanettes father is so magical and fun when he is sober. The adventures and stories he has for his children are beyond exciting. Her mother, did not like to work. She was an artist and just like the father. Bring together a drunk father who does not take responsibility seriously and a mother just the same. I remember getting a bit teary eyed at some parts of the book. And at one point the children were fighting over a stick of butter for dinner. It goes through her childhood and her life now as an adult.

"Sookie Stackhouse Novels" Charlaine Harris

A little book reccomendation over here. The Sookie Stackhouse novels gave name to the new HBO show TrueBlood. Personally, I love this show and it is my absolute favorite. However, I know some people feel different. So I just wanted to note that the show doesn't quite follow the books, the story line is just based off of it. There are a lot of similiarities but just the same with differences. And I highly reccomend these books even if you don't like the show. I think there are 10 or 11 books and I read all of them in a month. I remember running to the store on my luch to get the next book so I could start reading right when I got home. But im kind of strange. Anyway, bottom line, good books.

Yesterday I started reading Charlie St. Cloud so we will see how that turns out!

Has anyone read any good books lately? Or have any favorites?

I'd love to hear ;)

Have a sweet day kids ♥