12 out of 101: Swapping Lives

So last week I started (and finished) another chick lit book, called Swapping Lives, by Jane Greeen. It was cute. Sort of reminded me of the show on ABC called wife swap. Overall I enjoyed the book, however it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. I think the author was pretty extreme in creating her characters, to the point where it was a little annoying. Especially when it came to the character "Amber" and her day to day life. There was a ton of detail, and I think she spent more time building (and explaning) her characters rather than getting a long with the story.

I wouldn't reccommend this book to someone who is new to chick lit, because I don't think it is as good as it could have been. There are a lot of really fun and great chick lit books that would be much better off as an introduction for a new reader.

Now I'm reading Suze Orman's Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke. I'll let ya know how it is.

2 boring reads....

Well I finished 2 more books over the course of the last week. They were totally boring.... so boring in fact that I wont even bother to write about them, since I would never ever reccommend them to anyone else to read......

9 out of 101: The Tribulation Force

Well I finished book two of the left behind series and I would have to say it was just okay. The first one was much better. This one was a little slower, and dragged out, and then the last chapter felt kind of rushed with it saying 18 months later and going over all these things that happened during that time. I was very ready to be done with the book when I got to the last few chapters. I guess I can see why they would drag it out, I mean it is a series... but still... do they have to be that drawn out?

I will probably read the rest of the series eventually, just so I can say I finished it and so I know what happens. But I will be borrowing those books or checking them out at the library.

8 out of 101: My Sisters Keeper

Okay, let me just say that Jodi Picoult is an amazing author! I started this book last Friday, and finished it yesterday. Although I could have read it much faster if I didn't take a break from reading over the weekend. The story is so good, and the ending was completely unexpected. I don't want to spoil it in any way, so I will just say you *have* to read this book. Easily is a 5 out of 5!

I've read The Pact before (which is also written by her) and it is equally amazing. They are both stories that I will never forget and that I will read again. I must say I am hooked, and I can not wait to go out and get another one of her books.

I already started a new book today. The Tribulation Force (book 2 of the left behind series). I should have it done by Friday if all goes as planned. Wish me luck!

7 out of 101: The Power of a Positive Woman

Just finished reading this book yesterday. Eh, it was alright. It was a Christian Living/Inspirational/Self Help sort of book. It did have some great ideas and motivators for a new "positive" perspective. However in my experience books that have a heavy amount of bible reference are not the easiest for me to read. But I am glad I read it, and at some point or another I am sure I will reference it so that I can get some ideas on studying my bible.

I'd say if it's a subject that you are interested in then you should def. check it out. It's not terribly long, and the author did a good job of making it fun. I was thinking earlier that I need a rating system for all these books I read. Although I don't officially have one yet, I'd give it a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.

Up next? Well I was going to read Tribulation Force (book 2 of the Left Behind Series) but I need a little break from books with religious themes. I think I am ready for a regular old fiction book. But Tribulation Force is def. on my list of books I'd like to read in the coming weeks.

Until next time Happy Reading Folks!