Finished #32

I just finished Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard.  I'm a little mad that they changed the description of the characters for the show, but the lies/secrets of each character are the same.  This first book really only covered the first episode of the show.  I really wanted to get the 2nd book before I watched too much more of the show, but someone else already has it checked out.  Guess I'll just have to go watch the show instead why I fold laundry and pack.  :)

Not sure what to read next.  I have a few books I bought on sale, so I might start one of them.  And I'll probably take The Hobbit on vacation since Levi is nagging me to read it.

Finished #31

I finished Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai last night.  I really liked this book.  It was a very quick read, but a full beautiful story at the same time.  Ha writes in journal entry/poetry style to tell her story in the book.  It's the story of fleeing Vietnam and coming to America.  The poetry tells of the hardships they faced while on the ship and once they arrived in Alabama.  I thought she had wonderful descriptions of meeting new people, experiencing new things, and learning the English language.  The book was sad, but it was also funny and heartwarming at times.

Next up I am starting the first Pretty Little Liars book.  I'm kind of addicted to the tv show on Netflix, so hopefully the book is good too.

Finished #30

I finished Seven Up last night.  This was the 7th book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.  I took a break from the series and thought that if I picked one or two up they would be quick reads.  I think maybe my Stephanie Plum reading is over.  Last time I picked one up I was entertained again and enjoyed the characters again.  This time I was just annoyed.  There is nothing new happening in the series.  She still can't chose between Morelli and Ranger, can't catch anyone on her own, and has no money.  I thought something would have changed.  I thought maybe she'd finally marry Morelli, but I guess not.  I think I will take an even longer break this time, or maybe never pick them up again.

Now reading:  Inside Out and Back again (from Lindsey)

Finished #29

I finished "The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag" today.  This was the 2nd book in the Flavia de Luce series.  I really like the quirkiness of Flavia and her sisters.  I always find her insight into her investigations to be really interesting.  The characters and storyline in this book were good.  I'm hoping the library has the rest of the series.

Finished #28

I just finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.  I loved the beginning and end of this book, but got bored through the middle of it.  I really enjoyed the story, but felt the writing was scattered and rushed.  I had no idea what HeLa cells were, so I feel I learned a lot from this book.  It makes me wonder if I have some immortal cells floating around somewhere....