May Book List

First off: I got this icon from myrna_nora at christianreader. She made it herself and said I could share. LOVE IT.

All-American Girl* and Ready or Not by Meg Cabot
This was my second reading of AAG. The sequel, Ready or Not, is the most political Meg Cabot I've read (which I guess was inevitable, seeing as the main character's boyfriend is the president's son). I was too annoyed by the constant cheering of Planned Parenthood et al. and negative portrayal of conservatives to really enjoy the story. I still love Meg, but this was not my fave by a long shot.

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
The last book in the Mortal Instruments trilogy. It ended as I had hoped/expected it would, with some surprises. :)

Secret Society Girl and Under the Rose by Diana Peterfreund
I've been reading Diana Peterfreund's LJ for a while and was thrilled to get my hands on these books. They're the first two in a series about Amy, who is unexpectedly selected for the most prestigious secret society at her Yale-like college. Intelligent chick lit - yay! Amy is among the first women to be inducted into the society, which of course leads to huge conflicts, intrigue, messy relationships, etc. It might sound silly, but Amy's commitment to her society brothers made me want to be there for my friends in a more active way. Also, one of the new recruits' Christianity is treated in a more respectful way than I've ever seen from a mainstream novel. I was impressed. Expect to see the final two books on next month's list.

Honeymoon With My Brother by Franz Wisner
A memoir about a guy who gets jilted right before his wedding and takes his brother on his non-refundable honeymoon. They end up taking a two-year trip around the world together. I loved it.

Books for May: 6
2009 year to date: 31

May Book List

First off: I got this icon from myrna_nora at christianreader. She made it herself and said I could share. LOVE IT.

All-American Girl* and Ready or Not by Meg Cabot
This was my second reading of AAG. The sequel, Ready or Not, is the most political Meg Cabot I've read (which I guess was inevitable, seeing as the main character's boyfriend is the president's son). I was too annoyed by the constant cheering of Planned Parenthood et al. and negative portrayal of conservatives to really enjoy the story. I still love Meg, but this was not my fave by a long shot.

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
The last book in the Mortal Instruments trilogy. It ended as I had hoped/expected it would, with some surprises. :)

Secret Society Girl and Under the Rose by Diana Peterfreund
I've been reading Diana Peterfreund's LJ for a while and was thrilled to get my hands on these books. They're the first two in a series about Amy, who is unexpectedly selected for the most prestigious secret society at her Yale-like college. Intelligent chick lit - yay! Amy is among the first women to be inducted into the society, which of course leads to huge conflicts, intrigue, messy relationships, etc. It might sound silly, but Amy's commitment to her society brothers made me want to be there for my friends in a more active way. Also, one of the new recruits' Christianity is treated in a more respectful way than I've ever seen from a mainstream novel. I was impressed. Expect to see the final two books on next month's list.

Honeymoon With My Brother by Franz Wisner
A memoir about a guy who gets jilted right before his wedding and takes his brother on his non-refundable honeymoon. They end up taking a two-year trip around the world together. I loved it.

Books for May: 6
2009 year to date: 31