Monday, November 29, 2010

Code Orange



                I recently had to read a book for a school report and this book was on the list. I picked it up thinking it was going to be a quick, boring read. Boy was I in for a surprise. This book was filled with suspense and ironic twists. You follow Mitty as he works on a school project and follow him as he tries to out run small pox.  This book also has a sweet love angle with Mitty and Olivia. As I was nearing the end I was tempted to put the book down thinking I knew the ending. It  was going to be just like every other book like this. But one more page I was re-hooked. The ending was much different than  I was expecting and I was glad that i didn't put the book down.

Out of 5 stars I would give it 5. It was nothing like I thought it would be. Expecting some run away story about a kid with a terminal illness, but this book much exceeded my expectations as I read about a boy who only ran away to keep his family. This book should definately be on every 13-18 year olds shelf,  well worn.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Mother Daughter Book Club- Heather Vogel Fredrick



               The Mother Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Fredrick is the first installment in the series, The Mother Daughter Book Club. This book introduces the girls and how they came together.  Emma, Jess, Megan, and Cassidy are brought together in this hilarious book when their moms decided to start a book club for the girls. Cassidy is the jock, Megan is one of the popular girls, and Jess and Emma are the smart ones who have been best friends forever. Filled with silly drama and fun, the girls are brought together through pancake fights, goats, and books as they enjoy reading "Little Women." With many laughs and some heart-breaking points you can feel the girls' pain and really relate to them.

             The Mother Daughter Book Club tops my reading list and is definetely my most read book. I really really really loved this book. It's extremely easy to relate to and you feel like you're with the girls at every tear and every laugh. The girls take you through so much and once you pick it up you won't want to put it down until every page has been turned. If you're looking for a great book that's enjoyable, you should definetely run by your library and pick up this book.