The Herdman's

If you have never read about the Herdman's now is the time. This is what I consider a staple Christmas book. I touched on the Herdman's around Halloween and if you read the book then you will know what I mean. Once the Herdman's get a hold of the local Christmas Pageant nothing will ever be the same. And Frankly you will never be the same either. If you need a great story to read with the family this is it. My family use to read a chapter a night out-loud. If you have older kids it will take no time at all to read but I promise you that this book will be a holiday tradition for years to come.

In time for the Holidays

So my review this week is a double review. I had the amazing privilege to see this author/composer perform this last weekend and it was an incredibly moving night. He is truly amazing. So who am I talking about?
Well his name is Michael McLean. He is a Christian writer and Wow talk about special. He is most known for The Forgotten Carols and that is the recommended reading for today. Well you have to listen too. But the book comes with the CD so you are all set. This CD instantly became a family tradition while growing up and over the years our love for his work has spread to many areas. There are very few words to describe this man and his work except that you must seek it out and enjoy it. Once you have you will completely understand that I can not put it in words. So please go out and enjoy.

     

I never thought

So I never thought I would be a sucker for heartwarming and controversial stories. Well this one is amazing. My mom Lived in Utah when it made the news and It is such an amazing story. I am putting in her wiki page for you to read as a quick summary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Lynn_Pearson
This author has written some amazing heartwarming stories and she is such a extraordinary writer. The Book I am recommending is Good-Bye, I love you. and This book you will find very touching. Carol Lynn Pearson is LDS (my Church) and After being married and having kids her husband left for a Homosexual Lifestyle. They had struggled with his desires for years and in the church they are recognized and worked on as long as they are not acted on. Now I know many people will disagree with the Views on Homosexuality provided but the story is amazing so Please keep that in mind. Years later he was diagnosed with AIDS, She took him in and cared for him until he died. This book is very frankly their story. and WOW...what a story.
  

A Great Halloween Read

So I will start with if you have never read a Dark-Hunter book by Sherrilyn Kenyon then you totally should. These are great books that are a must read for any Vampire, Werewolf or Mythology fans. Kenyon has done an amazing job of merging the realm of ancient mythology with the ever so popular vampires and werewolves. Her constant twists and turns will have you hooked. Frankly I have previously read these book from cover to cover in a matter of a few hours.

Amazon.com did a great job of summarizing the book....A stunning and suspenseful new landscape emerges in the thrilling Dark-Hunter world—a world where nothing will ever be the same again. . .

Fang Kattalakis isn't just a wolf. He is the brother of two of the most powerful members of the Omegrion: the ruling council that enforces the laws of the Were-Hunters. And when war erupts among the lycanthropes, sides must be chosen. Enemies are forced into shaky alliances. And when the woman Fang loves is accused of betraying her people, her only hope is that Fang believes in her. Yet in order to save her, Fang must break the law of his people and the faith of his brothers. That breech could very well spell the end of both their races and change their world forever.

The war is on and time is running out...

Now how can you resist such a tempting book. Honestly with all the sparkley vampires and teenage angst a vampire book with depth and meat is just the perfect read for Halloween. However this particular book is for ever Were Lover out there. If you want to start from the Beginning of the Series seek out Fantasy Lover and find out what happens when a Ancient Demigod is released from his prison in a romance novel. Not to mention as soon as you meet Acheron you will never be satisfied by the typical brooding vampire again. 

  

Halloween Must Read

So I am a huge fan of the book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. If you have not read it, then go get it first. In The Best Christmas Pageant Ever we meet a family of rough and tough kids, the Herdmans. Well Guess what they are back for Halloween...I just found out about this book and I have it on order...If it is anything like the Christmas Pageant it will become an must read every year!!!

Okay so...

     So the verdict is in....this series is a must read for any and all Fantasy/Sci Fiction fans. Or even someone who loves a great battle. This series has amazing imagery, Graphic Battles, Unique creatures and just over all amazing writing. You will laugh, cry and even worry with the characters. You will honestly feel like you know them and that you are apart of the story. Even if you are not a Jim Butcher fan or you did not life Dresden Files, give these books a chance you will not be disappointed... the Final Verdict...LOVED IT, a must read and a must own for this avid reader.

New Review Coming

I am so very sorry...I have been sucked into a book series and I have neglected my page. Please forgive me. New posts will come tonight.
And I will fill you in on my addiction

Dresden File Graphic Novels

So I usually stick to the comic books when it comes to graphic novels. Normally I am a huge critic on Graphic Novels. I mean a fun Marvel book or such is a nice break but so many kids only ready Manga and such that is is not developing their reading skills. With this said I saw the Graphic Novel of the Dresden files and I was intrigued. I had read the novels so I decided to check out these. I was very impressed. They are hard to discribe with out ruining the stories so I will leave you to check them out online. But the links are below and you can get a great feel for them on Amazon.

     

Dragonriders of Pern

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My dear friends, today I share a series of books with you that is very close to my heart. Anne McCaffrey is an author that truly brings her Characters to life. She has also done an amazing job in passing this along to her son Todd McCaffrey. In recent years Todd has taken over the series and has done a remarkable job. Many readers have a difference of opinion on which books to read first.


My opinion is that you really should pick up Dragonsdawn first. In this book we meet the world of Pern. The book takes place as the settlers of the world first arrive. This book is divided into three sections. The first section is very much Sci-Fi as it takes place in space. The Second section transitions to the world of Pern and eventually the introductions of Dragons as the title suggests. Some will find this book a slow read however I promise that the information provided will be crucial to the stories to come.







The next book to pick up will be The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall. Once you this book is made of three distinct stories. The first will give you insight into why the settlers chose Pern, while the other two stories will parrallel and fill in some gaps from Dragonsdawn.I will admit however that it does also leave some new questions unanswered however eventually they fade to the back of your brain.








When you have made it through these two books I promise you will be hooked on the writing style and be all ready for the first book of the series Dragonflight. You can pick this up on its own or as part of The  Dragonriders of Pern which is a collection of the first three books.

Codex Alera Series by Jim Butcher

The Codex Alera Series by Jim Butcher starts with the book Furies of Calderon
This series takes place in Alera where humans have these amazing bonds with Furies. Furies are physical representations of the elements. Each person has a connection with an element and in turn a fury. However 1 person in all of Alera does not. A young boy from Calderon named Tavi. Book 1 follows his adventures as he heads off to rescue some sheep that he was suppose to bring in the previous day.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in Fantasy, Action or even a good old fashioned Drama. This series has something for everyone. I promise you will get sucked into the lives of these people and you will feel everything they do. Jim Butcher did a remarkable job with this series. I was very hesitant at first because I was not very impressed with The Dresden Files. I must say he made a fan out of me in the first 25 pages.
Enjoy the book and I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did.

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Welcome

Welcome and have Fun!!!
This is going to be a list of books for you to check out as well as reviews on books I have read. If you need a new book or have suggestions for me post a comment and I will be glad to assist.

Happy reading

First Review Coming Soon: Jim Butcher Codex Alera Series. Book 1 Furies of Calderon