Books on CD

Have you ever read a book while listening to it at the same time? Granted, it takes longer to get through the book because the narrator is actually reading every word in the book. But if you are, it's a good way to "read" a book while driving, or at night when you want it dark, or exercising, or pretty much anything that you want.

Here are some books on CD that I absolutely love:

1. The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud
2. InkHeart and InkSpell by Cornelia Funke
3. The Land of Elyon Series by Patrick Carman
4. Fabelhaven Series by Brandon Mull

You can always check them out from the local library if you don't want to buy them! It's a cheap way to get a good read.

My library and To-Read list

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/1450239

Back from my Break

Since my last post, I developed this strange thing called "sleep." I blame it on another thing that I suddenly developed: "Pregnancy." So because of the effects of "pregnancy," my nights full of endless reading ceased. I have to admit it felt quite refreshing to get that thing called, "an 8-hour sleep."

For better or worse, it was only a temporary thing. My preganancy is still around, but the "sleep" need is gone. WAHOO?!? Is it "better to have slept than never slept before???" I guess I can now resume my passion for reading at all hours of the night.

Here's what I've been reading (hyperlinks included in titles):

Elantris

by Brandon Sanderson

InkHeart

by Cornelia Funke

Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Curse

by Brandon Mull

The Salamander Spell

by E.D. Baker

Right now, I'm reading "Elantris." It's really good so far. I was afraid it would be a sci-fi book, but it's not. I'm not really into sci-fi's. Before that, I re-read "InkHeart" because the 3rd book is coming out and I wanted to refresh my memory of what the book's about. I think that book will always be among my favorites! Just before that...the all thrilling, much anticipated 3rd fablehaven book: "Grip of the Shadow Curse." I took that book everywhere I went: Dr.'s appointments, bathtub, bed, car rides...you name it. It was really good! The first book I attempted to read just after I felt the urge to was "The Salamander Spell." It was a really cute one-day-er. It's the 4th book of the "Frog Princess" series. It gave me just enough push to keep going. Now, I can't stop...again.

Rachel & Leah

So, I didn't even finish the book. I didn't really like it. I usually finish books whether I sort of like them or not...just so the suspense doesn't kill me. There have only been a few books that I've put down without finishing, mostly because they go against my beliefs and standards.

This book doesn't go against my standards or anything. I just don't really like the writing style of Orson Scott Card. I've read another book by him that isn't scripture based, and dragged myself to the ending...I had hoped that this book would be better, but I guess not.

So, with that...I guess since only one person voted on the next book...I'll induldge them. We will now read "The City of Falling Angels" by what's his bucket. I'll get the author to you as soon as I post this....post.

Katy


John Berebdt...

Oh, and you have a few more hours to vote!

The King's Shadow

by Elizabeth Alder

As one of my favorites from college, I read this book waiting for the 2 weeks to come up on the poll. Sorry, I just HAVE to read! If you like historical fiction, you'll like this book. It takes place in 11th centuty England. Evyn, a Welsh serf, finds himself in the service of the future King. But there's a twist...of course. Evyn has had his tongue cut out as a result of a fued, early in the book. As a result, he's ridiculed and scoffed. But those who show interest in him and care for him the most will end up influencing his life more than anything.

I highly recommend this book. It's a nice refresher from the typical fantacy fiction that I read most often. I always want to learn more about English History after reading this book. Since historical fiction is based on actual events and facts, the ending of this book is not your typical fairy tale ending.

A Red-Haired Queen & Talking Creatures

The Icemark Chronicles has become a fast favorite of all my books. It's hard to choose favorites, but I'd definately put these in the top 10.

"The Cry of the Icemark" is about a young girl who's made Queen before her time. She makes desperate allies, with the aid of a warlock, to fight with her against the evil Empire. But those allies are not your typical people...they're warewolves, vampires, and giant snow leopards. We'll see if our red-haired queen and her talking creature allies can win this war!

The second book, "Blade of Fire," is about this Queen's family and one of the major battles between the Empire and the Icemark. Her old allies are still loyal, but will they come in time. Also, there's an unexpected betrayal that could affect the outcome of their survival.

A three-day-weekend trilogy

If you haven't already read these books, you've got to!

The Bartimaeus Trilogy
I read each one in about a day...so, if you have a three-day-weekend coming up, grab them and be prepared to read fast! (I also read them with the Audio CD's...highly recommendable as well. Check them out from your library. The narrator is really good.)


"The Amulet of Samarkand"

"The Golem's Eye"











"Ptolemy's Gate"