April Book List

Eight Cousins and Rose In Bloom by Louisa May Alcott*
I've read these before, but they're always enjoyable. It's about a bunch of boy cousins and one girl cousin, Rose, and their adventures as they grow up.

Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant
I really enjoyed this. It's exactly what the title implies. If you've ever been an Amy fan, you'll like it.

Where I Want to Be by Adele Griffin
A short YA novel, told from two perspectives - a teenage girl with mental problems who's recently died, and her normal sister who's left behind. Quick and engrossing. I read it in a few hours.

Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix
It's hard for me to explain what this fantasy trilogy is about, and I can't say much without ruining the first book. But it's good. Kathy loaned these books to me. I liked the ending a lot. Two of the central characters are animals, a cat and dog (at least in form - they talk), so it's no surprise that they were my favorite characters. :)

Love's Unfolding Dream, Love Takes Wing, and Love Finds a Home by Janette Oke*
The end of the pioneer series. :)

Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith
I checked out this book solely because Meg Cabot recommended it on her blog. Then I discovered it's part of a series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. It's about two women who solve problems and crimes in Botswana, Africa. I LOVED it - it's simple, insightful, touching and funny. I just started on the first book in the series so I can read the whole thing through. These books make me want to go to Botswana, or at least learn more about it.

Elements of Style by Wendy Wasserstein
This novel falls into the Manhattan High Society genre. It was so well-written that I had a hard time putting it down, but I shook my head a lot at the characters. They sort of reminded me of Elle's boyfriend Warner in Legally Blonde. :P Spoiled, manipulative and self-centered. It's an interesting story, though.

Books for April: 12
2008 year to date: 34

April Book List

Eight Cousins and Rose In Bloom by Louisa May Alcott*
I've read these before, but they're always enjoyable. It's about a bunch of boy cousins and one girl cousin, Rose, and their adventures as they grow up.

Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant
I really enjoyed this. It's exactly what the title implies. If you've ever been an Amy fan, you'll like it.

Where I Want to Be by Adele Griffin
A short YA novel, told from two perspectives - a teenage girl with mental problems who's recently died, and her normal sister who's left behind. Quick and engrossing. I read it in a few hours.

Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix
It's hard for me to explain what this fantasy trilogy is about, and I can't say much without ruining the first book. But it's good. Kathy loaned these books to me. I liked the ending a lot. Two of the central characters are animals, a cat and dog (at least in form - they talk), so it's no surprise that they were my favorite characters. :)

Love's Unfolding Dream, Love Takes Wing, and Love Finds a Home by Janette Oke*
The end of the pioneer series. :)

Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith
I checked out this book solely because Meg Cabot recommended it on her blog. Then I discovered it's part of a series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. It's about two women who solve problems and crimes in Botswana, Africa. I LOVED it - it's simple, insightful, touching and funny. I just started on the first book in the series so I can read the whole thing through. These books make me want to go to Botswana, or at least learn more about it.

Elements of Style by Wendy Wasserstein
This novel falls into the Manhattan High Society genre. It was so well-written that I had a hard time putting it down, but I shook my head a lot at the characters. They sort of reminded me of Elle's boyfriend Warner in Legally Blonde. :P Spoiled, manipulative and self-centered. It's an interesting story, though.

Books for April: 12
2008 year to date: 34