"More Than A Touch" by Alexis Morgan This was the second book in a romance series that focuses soldiers coming back from the recent Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Given this, it does touch upon some very serious issues, such as survivor guilt, PTSD, and dealing with new physical disabilities.In the case of "More Than A Touch", both halves of the couple have seen the action of war - one as a soldier and one as a medical professional - and they both have the phsycal and mental scars to prove it. I would definitely say the Snowberry Creek series has more substance than other romance series I have read, while still being super hot. It got 4 of 5 stars. |
"Accidentally, On Purpose" by Mary F. Pols I confess that I picked up the book after I enjoyed the very short-lived sit-com series that was based on the book. Basically the only two things the two have in common is that the single mother was knocked up on a one-night stand and she is a film critic. That being said, I really liked this book. As a single woman who is approaching her forties, there were a lot of things Mary talked about that I could relate to. It was good to hear someone echo thoughts that I have thought, but not said out loud. One of the most moving parts of the book was her talking about her relationship with her parents and dealing with losing them as she becomes a mother. Plus she's from Maine, so a good chunk of the book takes place in Maine, and I love Maine. It got 4 of 5 stars |
"This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper This was the first of two audiobooks as well as the book I had to read for my March book club meeting. A laugh-out-loud read about the dysfunction of family, both the one you are born into and the one you choose for yourself. I thought the audiobook reader did a good job (although his voice did get nasally at times); however after looking at the physical book version another book club member had, I wonder if I missed out on some of the lyricaIness of the language the author used that can only be captured when reading something in front of you. I did watch the movie after and thought they did a good job adapting (excellent cast), but be warned - there are several big changes between the two mediums. It also got 4 of 5 stars. |
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline This was the second audiobook of the month and probably one of the most fun reads I have had in a long time. Anyone who likes to read and be totally geeky over tv shows, music, computer games, movies, etc. will totally get this book. It's also one of those books that could serve as a bit of a cautionary tale. I can definitely see the world having a similar future if we don't change our ways. The audiobook is narrated by Will Wheaton (who is baiscally King of the Nerds since playing Wesley Crusher on Star Trek the Next Generation). Hearing him read it gave it more authenticity in a way. There is also a HUGE 80's nostalgic factor rolled into this book. Every where you turn there is a reference to something that was first made popular in the 80's. I gave this book a solid 5 of 5 stars. |