The Hunger Games

Ok, so I missed last book club when it was decided that we were going to continue reading the Hunger Games trilogy. Glad that was chosen, cause I was going to read them anyways. Great books. I have a hard time coming to grips with the fact that they are being touted as the next teen rage (even though the Hunger Games was released in 2008). Suzanne Collins got the idea to write this book while watching the war in Iraq and reality television. I don't know how many teenage girls who have both of those interests, but whatevah.

My favorite of the three books was The Hunger Games. I think that it was very interesting. And you never totally knew where the story was going. I guess you knew that Katniss was going to come out on top, but with everything happening in the book, it made for a really great story. Mockingjay I did not really like. I think that it needed to be written and I needed to read it to finish off the story, but I just didn't really care once I got into it. The whole revolution, and everyone dying for "the Mockingjay", I mean... And then the mayor of District 13 was basically just like President Snow. It was just weak. Sorry if any of y'all loved it the most. Also - DISCLAIMER IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED MOCKINGJAY - I hated how it ended. Hated that she ended up with Peeta. Hated that Gale didn't even try to come back with her or even try to talk to her after her trial. Didn't care about Snow dying or that other chick getting shot with an arrow. Meh. It was almost like they just needed to wrap it up. Which they did, but I didn't like the way that it was done. Also, I think that the little nerd that they have cast for Peeta is going along exactly with what I had in my mind about who he was. I never liked him in the book. I always thought that Katniss was just playing it out for the audience. Anyways, I was never rooting for him, and I think that he should have just eaten those berries in the first book. HA!

I am excited to see the movie with you ladies though. I've actually heard some good things about it, which is a lot to say seeing as movies made after books usually never live up to the hype. Catching Fire is due out next year something, so if this one is good then we'll have something to look forward to. Not saying that's the only thing in 2013 that we'll have to look forward to, but you know...

I Miss Books

Hey ladies! This blog hasn't been updated in months. Also, we haven't picked a new book to read in about that long either. Super looking forward to Thursday. Although my main highlight about book club is still getting together with you ladies, I also miss the book picks. It's always interesting to see what somebody else might be wanting to read. And I usually end up reading a book I never would have picked out on my own. And I can't say that there were too many stinkers in the pile (we forgive you Shannon - lol). Anyways, hope this blog will get back to being in use. And hope that we'll continue with the club and continue with the reading. Love to you all!

New book

I can never remember what our new book is called. Something about the hotel on the corner of something and something else. I have yet to download it. I was hoping that I'd be able to get it from the library, but alas, they don't have it and I didn't request they bring it in, as I thought that I would be quicker to buy it on my Kobo. The Kobo has made it to the basement and that it all. I think I will go back and see if the library can get it for me. We'll see how long it takes them to get it in. Apparently you can rent books from the library for your eReaders and they'll stay for 3 weeks. I was also reading somewhere that you can lend books to your friends who have eReaders and as long as you are lending out too, then it's all good. Wish I could remember where I read that or how to do it.

I finally got to see The Help this week. I went with the Agbeyakah sisters. Definitely had to choke back tears at the end when May Mobley was pounding on the window yelling "No Abie, don't go". Good grief, why do they do that to you? Great movie. I definitely did notice that there were quite a few things missing (which is weird cause that movie was over two hours) but it was still great. Emma Stone was not as "old maid" as I pictured Skeeter to be. Look at me, a movie on a Wednesday night. Holy party...

The Help

New book ladies - and The Help was voted book for June. We plan to see the movie once we've read the book. That way those of you who are busy reading yoga books can still participate ;) Glad we've got something picked for this month. I tried to read Committed - no good. And then I've been struggling through What Remains. Ugh, either I just can't get into it, or it wasn't what I thought it was going to be or it's just bad. Or maybe all of the above. Either way, I'm excited to read a new book. Even though it took me 45 minutes to download it last night. Yeesh, this Kobo is supposed to make my life easier not more frustrating. Happy Reading!

Choose Your Own Adventure

Thank you Amber for a wonderful book club on Friday. Always a delicious dinner and always great conversation. Just to recap up the night:

1) We are all going to Vegas in April. Woot, woot. I cannot wait to start planning this with you ladies. It's going to be so much fun.

2) No book this month. Pick your own and we'll discuss when we meet up for the next book club. I am going to be reading What Remains. It's basically a Bessette/Kennedy memoir that was recommended to me. I'm excited to get stated on it.

3) Unfortunately it was our last book club with Candice. I'm sure she'll be making special appearances at times though. Maybe even through Skype!!

4) Jasmine looks fantastic. Props to her for her commitment!!!!!

5) Book club at my place next month (June). I'll check out some dates and send you all an e-mail to see what works best for everyone.

It's always so great to hang out with you ladies...

Movie Review, Another Chick Flick, and more...

Sup Book Club!

What'cha busy with? I have been thinking 'bout you all. I have a few things to discuss....

1. 3 of us for sure loved Two Kisses for Maddy...did everyone read this tear jerker? And since this is a movie busy post, who do you think would play Matt in the movie?

2. I saw Water for Elephants...it was just meh. I do not love R.Patz, thought he was hollow. And does Reece Witherspoon have a lisp? I didn't love her in it either. They just missed a ton of character development, as most books to movies do - just can not cram it in 2 hours. But the cinematography (? - is that the right word) was beautiful, it was a pretty, dark, movie setting.

3. Something Borrowed is coming out as well. This was a fun, beach, Chick Lit, book. I love Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson so I'll def see it, though probably not until it's out on Bell. And also, Jim from the Office. Good casting for a Rom-Com

4. Will you read this book? Jaycee Dugard is publishing a "tell all". She was the girl kidnapped at 11, and kept in tents in that psycho's backyard. She had his 2 children. I shudder thinking about it. I don't know if I want that information in my brain, it never does go away...but what has me curious about it is reading Room recently. I was wondering how much similarity there would be between the Mom in Room and what this Jaycee went through...I dunno...thoughts? He's getting 431 years in prison. Deserved.

That's all for now. Miss you all!

Amba...you up for hosting this month?

Two Kisses for Maddy

I read this book in a day. Helped that I had it on the ipad ALL DAY at work (yeah, probably should have been working). Anyway, I just couldn't put it down. I'm wondering if it's because I am a Matt Logelin blog reader, or if someone who just picked it up with no prior knowledge of the story, would think it as fabulous. So READ IT and then let me know! I've started Bossypants and have been giggling at some of the jokes. It's quite funny. It's going to be my treadmill book this week. I'm 10 weeks late starting training for my 60km WALK in July. Gots to gets going. Good books help. Keep 'em coming. ARRRRRRRRIBA! Have a fab time in Mexico, Senoritas! Have uno mas shot of tequila for me. Por favor. C