April Book Club

As you know this year we decided to read books that are being made into movies. I recently saw the trailer for The Giver and thought straight away I needed to read that book.

So with that in mind, this months book club read is The Giver. I can't wIt to read it. 

Have you read it before? What did you think? Have you seen the trailer for the movie? I can't wait to hear what others think of this book.

Alisha x x

March Book Club

This month for book club we are reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Im very excited to read this especially after reading the synopsis:

"August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance."


I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this book.

Alisha x x

  

March Book Club Read

Have you ever seen a movie and thought wow that would make an awesome book? Or read a book and thought I sure hope they make that into a movie? I have, more times then I care to admit.

This year as a book club we have decided to only read books that are being made into movies. We thought it would be fun to read and then go see the movies. I mean who doesn't need extra Moms night outs?

The first book we have decided to read is Heaven is For Real. I saw this movie trailer not to long ago and thought that is definitely one movie I must see. Then a friend suggested we read it as a book club and I on it. Ive started reading it and find it hard to put down so far. The other night I was laying in bed a sick child next to me and one in her room, knowing that I would be up a lot in the night, reading because I was enjoying it so much.

I will let you know what I think when I am done and Id love to hear what you think in the comments.




For those of you who haven't seen the movie trailer I thought I'd post a link because it looks awesome!

September Book Club - The Hiding Place

Here is Septembers Book Club book.

Have you read this before? What do you think? I'm about 10% of the way into it and I am really enjoying it so far. 

Love,

April Book Club Book - The Rent Collector

Sorry this post is a little late but as they say, better late than never.

This month my book club is reading The Rent Collector by Camron Wright. I have started it and am about 6 chapters in and so far I am really enjoying it. I will let you know my final thoughts when I am done.

If any of you have read this please feel free to post your thoughts in the comments. I would love to know what you think about this book.

February Book Club Book

 Well book club has come and gone and yet again we have decided on another wonderful book..... and the winner for February is...

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

I know right sounds like an awesome read. Im already two chapters in and am really enjoying it. Along with the fact that I am catching myself doing so many of the things it says not to.... Whoops. 

If you read along I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Need a Good Book to Read?

Is it just me or is it getting harder and harder to find a decent book to read these days? I find most adult books are filled with profanity, sex and violence. Not really things I'm wanting to read.

I started a book club here in TX (OK I've really started three book clubs the one here as well as one in Chorley, England and one in Tamworth, England too what can I say? I enjoy book clubs :) and we have really read some amazing books. I thought that I would share a list of some of the books we have read. Then each month I will post the book we are currently reading in case any of you wish to read along.

So here are some of my favorite reads:

The Summer House By: Jude Deveraux
Memory Keepers Daughter By: Kim Edwards
Christmas Jars By: Jason Wright
Wednesday Letters By: Jason Wright
The Hunger Games Trilogy By: Suzanne Collins
Divergent By: Veronica Roth
Inkheart By: Cornelia Funke
Jane Eyre By: Charlotte Bronte
Heaven is Here By: Stephanie Nielson
Clockwork Angel By: Cassandra Clare
The Goose Girl By: Shannon Hays
The Beginning of better Days Divine Instruction From the Prophet Joseph Smith By: Sheri Dew
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus By: L. Frank Baum
Major Pettigrews Last Stand By: Helen Simonson
Old Maid of Honor By: Heather Horrocks
The Last Lecture By: Randy Pausch
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society By: Mary Ann Shafer and Annie Barrows

Let me know of any good books you have ready we are always looking for a great read. Or if you have any comments about these books I would love to hear them.