Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

Rating: 3.5/5

This is my first Rainbow Rowell read even though I have had Fangirl and Landline on my shelf for quite some time. Being this book had so many great reviews I decided to make it my first pick of Rowell's book.

The book was a light, funny, easy read. Easily consumes you and makes you want to eagerly find out what will happen with each of the characters. My favorite characters, Beth and Lincoln. I wasn't fond of the intrusive, overbearing mom and Jennifer was a bit depressing and negative, I got tired of her quickly.

The book involves Beth and Jennifer emailing on a daily basis of their life events. The two together are hysterical. Lincoln is the IT guy hired to issue warnings for those emails that have been flagged for inappropriate material. But, he doesn't ever flag Beth and Jennifer's email. He starts reading them, falls for Beth all while trying to get his life together. It definitely makes you think of some of our own emails we have exchanged and who has read them.

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Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

Rating: 4/5

There are many mixed reviews about this book out there and I'm just going to express my thoughts on what I thought about the book. For those who haven't read it, Go Set A Watchman follows Jean Louise (Scout) in her mid 20's and returns home to see her father, Atticus Finch who is now in his 70s. In their home (he sold the other home which is now an Ice Cream shop) is Atticus and his sister Alexandra who annoys Jean Louise (according to her) at every opportunity. You have to remember this is the South and back in the day so her aunt's perceptive is, you must wear skirts, act in proper manner, don't talk back, don't give anyone a certain look, the family has a reputation, don't do this or that.

Jean Louise I feel, has not changed in character. She's still that rough, challenging, sarcastic girl who easily gets annoyed and wants to argue about everything (in To Kill A Mockingbird, her fist would go up pretty quickly). While home she eventually discovers that her father along with Henry, her boyfriend/maybe one day fiance, are racist.

The book in all honesty was slow to begin with. It centered more on Jean Louise and her relationship with her boyfriend and her constant bickering with her aunt. It really didn't pick up until her discovery and from there that was basically the rest of the book. If this was a movie, Jean Louise's character  should win an award for just the amount of emotion she displayed while talking to her father, a now fallen hero in her eyes. She felt robbed of a childhood with the discovery of her father's thoughts on African Americans.   She saw everyone as equal, she admired Atticus, a brave man who once defended an innocent black man when no one else would, she loved their housekeeper Calpurnia who her father never hesitated to help out when needed yet here he was talking about the white race being superior and blacks shouldn't have the same equal opportunities. Racism is always a touchy subject and still exist, which is evident with all the events currently happening today but I won't get into that in my review. I will say it definitely makes you see Atticus differently and thankful that To Kill A Mockingbird was released first.

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Summer Secrets by Jane Green

Reading Challenge: A book from an author you love that you haven't read yet 

Rating:   5/5

When I heard this book was coming out I didn't hesitate one moment to pick it up. Being a huge fan of Jemima J, I was looking forward to reading Summer Secrets. I read this book within 2 days, it was so good. An easy read, the book centers around Cat, an alcoholic and her struggle to get help and remain sober. She finds out she has another family she never knew about, visits them during a summer and her drinking leads to chaos. Unfortunately, even with all that happens, Cat continues to spiral downward eventually losing her family. Jane Green details the struggles of addiction which can be applied not only to alcohol but drugs, sex, food, etc. I like that the author doesn't just have the character go to rehab and then everything is dandy. No, she clearly wants us to see how an addiction is not easy to overcome. How it affects your work, your family, your health, your perception of yourself and others and making amends doesn't mean having others forgive you but forgiving yourself if you want to continue to live. Green shows that it's beyond the addiction. She shows Cat's struggle with acceptance of herself and others. A must read.  

The Lunch Witch by Deb Lucke

                                                                         Rating: 4/5


Reading a Graphic Novel is part of my reading challenge but this was not the book I selected. I was handed this book from someone in a library and I sat during lunch and read it. Yes, it's more for kids and yes I'm an adult but guess what? I enjoyed this book.......a lot! It's the first time I've read a Graphic Novel and now I will be reading more.

This book was funny, the illustrations are great. I like the fact in some cases whatever was happening in the book, it affected the page. For example, there is a fire and it looks like the page had burned. At first I thought someone had ripped part of the page until I realized what had happened. Definitely recommend this book. I like it's simpleness, humor and the story itself, it kept a smile on my face. Makes you wonder what kind of job can a witch have besides being a witch? 

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Interview With A Vampire by Anne Rice

Reading Challenge: A book with nonhuman characters
Rating: 3/5

I saw the movie years ago and couldn't remember much except the actors of course. I enjoyed the movie, not so much the book. 

The most exciting part was Claudia's revenge of Lestat. She was a child and rightfully upset that he took her life. Me personally, I would love to be a vampire, but not a vampire child, never to grow and experience. I can see why she was mad. Basically Louis, a vampire, courtesy of Lestat never grasped that fact what it means to be a vampire. He doesn't want to kill and drink blood and hurt others. This basically is the entire book. Half way through I was ready for it to be over. I love books on vampires and thought I would read this series of books but I don't know if I can. I may continue and try but right now I need a break from it. 

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