My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult

Yes, folks, I finally finished A BOOK. I agree with the masses that this book was a great read. I mean, I managed to squeeze in finishing the book during the semester, after all. Per Picoult's usual style, she weaves an intriguing, well-written story full of moral dilemmas about a family with a daughter who has cancer. It's basically about the repercussions that has on the whole family. I liked the style of the book, too, because each chapter was told from the point of view of a different character, which is always fun. The ending throws you for a loop - and this is also one of those books for which you need to get out the tissues. Why do we do this to ourselves?

3.5 bookmarks!

Need suggestions

I thought that since we're living in Hawaii and we don't have any friends yet and we don't have a TV, that I'd be reading tons of books. But I am finding that I was a public transportation reader. Now that I drive to and from work, I don't spend those two hours (although my driving commute is shorter than my bus commute used to be) reading.

I'm also stumped on WHAT to read next. I was in Borders recently and nothing really jumped out at me. That almost NEVER happens. I think maybe I need to read a mystery or thriller book -- something fast-paced and exciting. Anyone have any suggestions? Mary Higgins Clark? I read a few of those in high school. Dean Koontz?

Help please. :o)

P.S. I Love You - Cecelia Ahern

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

MAN, it feels like it took me a long time to read this puppy. This was February's Book Club book and while I am no longer a member in person, I am still participating from afar! Don't forget about me, girls!!!

Two lines in: sobbing. Every chapter or two: sobbing. On the beach: sobbing. Reading in bed: sobbing. I think the topic of sudden death of young husband grabbed me. Jason almost made me stop reading it because it upset me so much! The book itself isn't all that fabulous -- a few of the storylines are absolutely RIDICULOUS and a few are so obvious that you've read them before, but I still sobbed. Several times I wanted to just wring her neck and scream: GET A THERAPIST! I think it could be a good movie if they cut a bunch of the unneccessary side stories.

3 book marks.

Lord John and the Private Matter - Diana Gabaldon

Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon

You'd think I'd love this one because it is the same author as the Outlander books but ... Lord John isn't my favorite character from those books so ... eh. This is a mystery thriller-ish book that has two intertwining stories that have a whole bunch of characters in them that are quite frankly, hard to keep straight -- and this coming from someone who loves lots of characters and multiple narrators. It's again, set in the 18th century in London ... eh.

3 bookmarks. Maybe even 2.5. It took me a long time to read.