Lilbichwitch Palmetto, FL, USA

Helen of Troy was phenomenal! A rich novel of the legendary beauty whose face was said to have launched a thousand ships. I will admit it took me a bit to get into it at first, but once I started I did not want to put it down. I must also admit I believe it was mostly do to the fact I did not expect expect the book to start out with her childhood. In the end the book would of been incomplete without knowing about how Helen began her life. Margaret George wove Helena's life into a tapestry detailing the hardship of being the famed daughter of Zeus,a queen,a loving mother,an adulteresses wife,a princess,a loyal wife, & a wise old women. This book gave me a new outlook on characters that I both loved & hated. Before I adored Paris, Achilles, & Odysseus, yet hated Helen & Menelaus. Now I see all the characters in history through a new light & you may that you do to if you read it. If you enjoy the Greeks or Trojans you will love to read this.

Yet another great Breed book from Lora Leigh. Yes the story line is the same, breed finds his mate, breed must save her from the danger of those that would see them destroyed. It is still a great read though; I love all of Lora Leigh’s books that I have read so far. This one did have a bit of a nice change for the series. I was glad to see that someone of some importance in politics is now affected by the Breeds. I’m cures if Breeds will have more rights & how there laws will be impacted now that the president’s daughter will become part of the Breed family. If you’re looking for a good trashy paranormal romp with some kink pick this book up.

Ghost World was a cute graphic novel to read for the 24 hour read-a-thon. I watched the movie years ago & always wanted to read the novel but never seemed to get around to it, & right now seemed like the perfect time. If you have a bit of a dark/sarcastic humor you may want to pick it up. I am actually going to look into getting the rest of Daniels Clowes Eightball series it was very different than the surreal sexual mysteries he use to write.

This is one of my new favorites. I checked it out for a 24 hour read-a-thon, & had to stop on my way home from work & buy myself a copy. If you have an adorning affection for Mr. Darcy like half us women out there, or just love chic-lit then I would suggest you pick this up. I would love to step in Emily shoes for one day. I wouldn’t even half to have the hallucinations of the cunning Mr. Darcy; I would just love to tour the country side with fellow book lovers discussing the work of Jane Austen.

Another great read from Stephenie Meyer. Don’t be turned off by the fact that it is a YA novel because there is nothing juvenile about this book. Bella may only be 18 but don’t be fooled she is all grown up. She has practically raised herself, plus her mother, & she is about to be off & on her way to collage & is engaged to Edward. I’m absolutely head over heels for Edward & I am so excited that they are tacking there relationship to the next level & Jacob is out of the picture relationship wise. Jacob is a great guy, & I hope the series will continue & he will find someone for himself, just not Bella they don’t seem right for each other. I can’t wait for her next novel The Host.