Ender's GameI was very excited with much too high expectations for this book, I think. I really enjoyed parts of it, but it got a little lengthy and a lot too sci-fi for me. I can't really hold that against it since it is sci-fi. The movie was not great, in my honest opinion. The book definitely did the story more justice than the movie. I've decided to give the rest of the series a try, though. Maybe.
by Veronica Roth
I finished this book a couple of days into May. It was fast-paced and, as many second books in a trilogy, confusing. It answered some questions (especially at the end), but also left me with many new unanswered questions. But that's the beauty of a trilogy. I've got one more book to go and hopefully many of my questions will be answered then. There was a little more teenage drama and angst in this book, which annoys me, but it was interesting and intriguing enough that it was worth reading. :)
by Veronica Roth
Not exactly what I thought it would be, but fitting. I don't have too much to say about it...guess it wasn't great or horrible. You read it and let me know what you think. :)
I will say that the ending threw me for a loop. And that's all I'll say about it. No spoiler alerts here.
by Robert M. Edsel
Ummm...I didn't make it through. I debated even putting it in the "already read" column, but I read over 100 pages (which I feel is ample time to give to a book and if you're not into it, you're just not into it.). An interesting story, but written like a text book. I'm sure there are many folks out there who loved it, but I just couldn't finish. I was listening to it in my car on CD and almost fell asleep! That's when I decided I just couldn't read anymore...
I will, most likely, watch the movie. Seems like an intriguing story, and with all the great actors in it, I think it has more hope than the book did.
by Andy Stanley
What an interesting read! Because we go to a Northpoint partner church, it's incredibly insightful to read this book. I knew much of the history of Northpoint and definitely the mission behind it, but there were a lot of personal details that I was unaware of. This was eye-opening. It also reminded me why I love my church so much. The mission behind it is incredibly powerful - exactly what Jesus would want - for us as Christians to reach out and love those who don't know him, to create a gathering place for people to belong before they believe and to love like Christ loves.
by James Dashner
Eh. Definitely my least favorite of the four books in the series. Granted, this is a prequel. But I was disappointed that the characters from the other books had nominal (if any) mention in this book. I feel like it could have been written better and the interesting information that we gleaned could have taken about two chapters.
by Wm. Paul Young
What a great book. I admit that I resisted reading it for awhile (mainly because of the cover...I know, I know, don't judge a book and all that) and then saw that it made a list of "10 books that changed my faith" from a blogger I admire. I was intrigued. And she was right. It will certainly open your eyes and allow you to look at certain issues and even God himself in a whole new light. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.
by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Wow. The hardest book I've ever read. Amazing stories about REAL amazing women. I am in awe. I am saddened. I am emboldened. I am astonished. I am aware. I am thankful that I read this book. I will never be the same again.
by Donald Miller
Amazing. Man, this was just another eye-opener and heart-gripper. I love reading about real people's real journeys to meeting and learning and knowing God. This was fantastic. I love how honest and open and unashamed Donald Miller is. Makes me a bolder and wiser follower of Jesus.
The Silkwormby Robert Galbraith
The second book in this series. Cuckoo's Calling was the first. I liked this one better - I thought it moved faster, had a more interesting plot line. I recommend it. I read an article recently that Robert Galbraith (aka JK Rowling) will be writing many more in this series. Looking forward to reading them!
Naked SpiritualityI've been working on this book for months now. Okay, I'm pushing years. I just can't seem to finish it. I'm getting there, though.
It is so incredibly heavy. I pick it up, read some, then put it down for weeks. It's amazing and I'm thoroughly enjoying it, but it's not a quick-read and not something I can pick up while I'm sitting in a waiting room or while children are interrupting and asking questions. This is one of those that I need to carve out time and really pay attention to. Sometimes I have to read a sentence over and over to let it sink in. Despite that, it's an amazing read and I highly recommend it.
