Books of Summer

I love to read and I have read many books this summer. I bet Gage that he couldn't finish Twilight by the time I read The Host. (He was half way through) Well, He beat me by 8 hours. He received a King Size Snickers for his labor. I hope that he and the other kids see their dad and I read that they will cultivate a desire to read and discover new things and places through books.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Also the author of the Twilight series.

This book was such a fast read. I loved how she made a cave seem livable and then aliens human. It definitely was not Twilight, but at the same caliber.

Rebekah by Orson Scott Card

Really good and makes you want to go back and reread the bible stories from the old testament. Card helps you to see what like might have been like for a woman in biblical times. I really enjoyed how Rebekah came to life as a spunky and willful woman who was still obedient to the Lord's will.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Have wanted to start the Potter Series for awhile and the book was ok. I was spoiled by the movies. Maybe I will be more enthralled by the rest.

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Loved the show on HBO and before that Sister Nielson at church suggested his series of books. I have read three out of the seven books and have not been let down once. Precious is such a lovable character. I have enjoyed figuring out the mysteries along with the PI from the bush.