Mary, Mary James Patterson

This is the first James Patterson book Ive read, and I really like it. Unlike thriller movies and other books I have read before, the perspective of the book switches from the killer and to Agent Cross. Its interesting to see how the two stories overlap and how you want clues to fit in, but your not sure where there leading; its fun to try and put it all together and discover whats going on. Like in this story, a screen play writer basically loeses his mind and becomes apart of his stories, a story of killing. Until the point where he's no longer himself but the character hes trying to create. Cross seems to come across this idea through the emails the killer leaves, he also determined to defy the authority on there elimination of a male killer. Cross is a intriging character and Im sure ill end up reading another Patterosn book in the future.

The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti

I really enojy Caletti books becuase even though shes well beyond her teen years she writes like she actually is the character. Her conversations throughout the book aren't over abstract and could actually hear in real life. In this book Indigo, a struggling waitress tips a stranger on her opinions on cigaretts. Taken aback by Indigos care, he (a multimillioniar) write her a tip for 2 milliosn dollars. At first she tries to give it back, thinking it to be a mistake, but later he refuses to take it bake because hes given up his old job to travel and see the world as a common man. It's funny how the saying 'money isnt everything' is so underrated. Its so easy to say and so hard to do once you posses it all. Indigo goes through this phase when she realizes that money wont make her any different and has to use it to support her family and spend it wisley because it wont last forever. I enjoyed this book and it would be a great summer read.

The Help Kathryn Stockett

In 1950's Mississippi, Minny, Skeeter and Aibeleen share something that most white and black people dont. Aibeleen and Minny both are housemaid, taking care of white womens children...rasinging them until their just like their own mothers, ordering the maid that had once been more like a mother then their own. Skeeter, a younge enexpirienced journalist wants to uncover the story of what its like to live under these conditions; having a seperate bathroom, raising someone elses child, and even agreeing with a white womens comments in hope theyll see their paycheck. I really enjoyed this book because learning about this point in history doesn't seem tangable in a textbook or classroom. Its easier to connect to these people by reading about chracters like them. Inside their heads, their opinions, views, and way of life. They have their own seperate world and it's amazing how different things are now. Although their still issues today concering racial issues- it seems so far away from what used to be going on. I would highley recomment this book to anyone, it was a great medium read.

The Villa by Nora Roberts

A surprising murder mystery, Sophia and her long line of Gambelli family are doing their best to protect their wine buisness as competition and old ties try to ruin everything they have. Because at the time I was working on a art project with wine and one of my teachers just recently told us about their secret passion for wine tasting I decided a book about wine would only be appropiate. It amazes me how much work goes into producing and marketing wine; alot of issues Sophie and her family come across through the course of the book. As the murderer gets anxious and more risky one of the first issues that erupts is the production of tainted bottles. Just a few in a case doesnt seem like it will affect a buisness; the poisen not even strong enough to kill, but even this small problem brings the buiness to ruins. They loes sponsers, buisness, money to make sure all products are checked and returned, and liability. Sophie has to work nonstop to make sure she keeps the name Gambialli respected--something that is alot harder to do then it seems to be. Aside from the whole mystery and plot capturing interest, The Villa really taught me alot about wine. Acidity affects, soil types, and how greatly weather can change the whole taste of the grapes that are essentially the wine. Running a buisness purley on chance that the end product is just as great as it was inticipated to be seems entirley impossible, but their are so many great vinyards and owners that go through these issues and buisness everyday. I believe this is really a great book and can open new interests to anyone.

Undomesticated Goddess by Sophie Kensella

Growing up in a buiness tied family, Samantha finds it normal that she works in 6 minute intervals, is tied to three phones, and constantly checks her email. As a top lawyer in London Samantha has been striving to become a new partner, but when she thinks shes made a huge mistake in a work file runs for it. Waking up with a hangover shes barley recalls how she ended up in a mansion with a maids job. For the first time she has to learn house jobs such as making coffee and turning on a washing machine. I really liked this book and love hearing all the different slangs becuase Kensella is a british writer. Its interesting on how some of their perseption on things is so different and sometimes the mention of an american joke adds to the humor. Ive read most of her other books and her stories are always funny with interesting characters. Her books are usually around 300-400 pages but their quick to get through if someones interested.

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson Louise Rennison's

Ive been reading these books since 5th grade and sad that this 10th one is the last. Georgia is just an average teenager in the UK describing her life in funny talks and details of her physco cats, oblivious parents, school and friends. I was surprised to hear that alot of the books characters and story was based off real people in Louise Rennisons life; she even said her mother has read them--though claimed to be nothing like herself in the book. I think it's funny how she could make such a humorous book out of her life and become a best seller that way. There a fun and easy read and would suggest this book to someone who likes a light and funny book.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

I would suggest this book to anybody because the story can connect with anybody. As a struggling racecar driver, Denny and his dog Enzo are trying to live through the horrors of lossing Eve, Dennys wife, and getting custody of his daughter. Because Dennys racing league, unlike NASCAR actually races in the rain, hence the title, hes able to learn lessons about life and how to handle things through the difficulties of driving. The reason why I believe this book sets itself apart from others is it perspective, which is not from Dennys, but from his dog Enzo. Because his addition to the history channel hes convinced that he will return in his next life as human. He strives to follow human customs, yet struggles to communicate because of his 'lose tounge'. He wants to support Denny and speak up for what he knows about the custody case for Dennys daughter after hes convicted of 'child molesting'. Though it may sounds like an odd book, its refreshing and a great read for anyone.