Books Read in November 2011

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Five Stars
320 Pages

Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Four Stars
304 Pages

Destined (House of Night Series #9) by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
Four Stars
325 Pages

Hades by Alexandra Adornetto
Five Stars
432 Pages

Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
Five Stars
384 Pages

Four to Score by Janet Evanovich
Four Stars
294 Pages

Switched by Amanda Hocking
Five Stars
228 Pages

7 Books Read This Month / 2,287 Pages :)

Switched by Amanda Hocking

I am very excited to have received this advanced copy of Switched from Librarything.com. The world of Trylle is absolutely amazing! I requested this book first, for the beautiful cover, and second, because of the excerpt I read about it. I wasn’t aware that this book would actually be about trolls, but that made it even more fascinating. I fell in love with the characters, especially Wendy and Finn.

This book was very fast-paced and it was very difficult for me to put it down. I read it in two sittings over the course of two days. I’m very excited about the second book, Torn, as well as the third book, Ascend. I only wish that I didn’t have to wait so long to have the opportunity to read them. The author, Amanda Hocking, definitely knows how to capture a reader’s attention. Now for me to patiently wait for February 28, 2012!

Five Stars

293 Pages

Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

This series just keeps getting better and better. Janet Evanovich has so much spunk and I love it. This book in particular had me laughing out loud. I'm really enjoying the fact that Lula is becoming more involved. Her character is hilarious! The red scarf tied to the dead man's feet sticking out from the trunk of a car just about had me rolling on the floor laughing. Kudos to Evanovich for coming up with these insane scenarios. Definitely looking forward to reading Four to Score.

384 Pages

Five Stars

Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

I love this series. When I got close to the end of the book, I was relieved that maybe this would be the end of it, only because I hate it when a book leaves you hanging. I got all the way to end feeling wonderful about it, until I read the Epilogue. So, now I have to wait for the next book! I can't say that I'm unhappy about it. I'm more unhappy about the fact that I have to WAIT for the next one to be released and I am very inpatient person. But on to a more positive note; I am really impressed with this author especially because of her age. I wish that I could write as well as her. The first book, Halo, was impressive but not nearly as impressive as I found this book to be. It seems like her style of writing has improved a lot since the last book was published. Kudos! Very excited for the next book to be released.

Five Stars

432 Pages

Destined by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

I have read all of the books to this series and was very excited about the release of this one, so I had to preorder it. I have to say that in the beginning it wasn't very good. It took a little while for the story to pick up its pace. Some of the lines said by the characters were cheesy and a little childish. I felt like I was watching a tv program meant for children with its main point being promotion of friendship and an "I can do this," spirit.

About halfway through the book it began to show the characteristics of what I had expected it to be, and I thorougly enjoyed it to the end. This book was by far more than I could have asked for and I can't wait for the next installment in the House of Night series.

 Four Stars

336 Pages

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

I picked this book up while at a used bookstore in NC. I loved it! It was a fast page turner. I had heard a lot of good things about this series but have never thought about reading it. I'm glad that I did. Sometimes I had a hard time keeping up with all of the different characters; there were a lot! But in the end, everything fell into place. Stephanie is one awesome character. This book is really empowering and shows how people can really be capable of great things, even in horrible situations.

320 Pages

Five Stars

Books Read in October 2011

Out of Breath by Blair Richmond
268 Pages
5 Stars

Matched by Ally Condie
366 Pages
5 Stars

The Accident by Linwood Barclay
400 Pages
5 Stars

Total number of pages read: 1,034

Matched by Ally Condie

My review contains spoilers.

Ally Condie, you have now been added to my list of favorite authors! It didn't take me long at all to read this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband got this book for me as an anniversary gift. He sure did pick a good one.

I have to admit that initially I was a little disappointed about what was taking place in the story. I didn't like the fact that Cassia was falling in love with Ky instead of Xander like she was meant to. However, as I kept reading I learned how true the love was between Ky and Cassia. I think that Xander's character was just more appealing to me in the beginning. He seemed like the perfect guy. In the end, he also proved that. But both of the guys in this story were well built characters and that made it very easy to love them.

This story intrigued me. I was surprised at the sense of compassion I felt while reading it. While I was reading the scene where Cassia chases after Ky as he is being taken by the Officials, I could feel the passion and love that she expressed for him. There was so much emotion in this story which made it difficult to contain my own! Exciting, romantic, suspenseful; this book has it all!

Five Stars

366 Pages

Out of Breath by Blair Richmond

Wow! I loved this book. I received it as an ARC from Librarything.com and I am so glad that I did! I had a very hard time putting this book down. I love the characters. David and Alex are probably my favorites. I was really enthralled with the book when it came down to the last 50 or so pages. Big twists and turns. The ending leaves a few unanswered questions so I am highly anticipating the next book. I know I will have to wait a while, but it will sure be worth it!

 

Five Stars

 

268 Pages

Books Read in September 2011

I'm really upset because this month I haven't had the opportunity to read really anything. My classes have started up again and it is really taking away from my reading time. :( Not loving it at all. But these are the two books that I did manage to read this month:

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler ~ Two Stars / 272 Pages

The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases by Dr. Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan ~ Four Stars / 288 Pages

Total Pages: 560

Currently I am reading three books:

Out of Breath by Blair Richmond
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. So far, it's pretty good. First book that I have read by this author and apparently this is the first book to a trilogy. I am looking forward to finishing it.

Room by Emma Donoghue
This book is very difficult to read because it's in a five-year-olds perspective. I haven't made it very far in this book. I'm very weird about proper grammar and the fact that this book is kind of all over the place in that aspect really just gets on my nerves.

Divine By Mistake by P.C. Cast
This one is a VERY slow read. I've been reading it for over two weeks and it's not really grabbing my attention. Hoping that it will get better.

It seems like I have had a run-in with some bad books lately. Out of the two that I've read and the three that I am currently reading, only two of them have really grabbed my attention. Here's hoping that will change soon!

The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases by Dr. Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan

I was very intrigued by this book because I am in college and majoring in Psychology. I have always been really interested in different stories as told by a psychiatrist. I had been looking forward to reading this book for quite some time and was finally able to do so. Needless to say, the book did not let me down. I found the authors stories to be fascinating and sometimes humorous. It makes me wonder what types of cases I might be involved in later on down the road when I begin my career in this field. I really enjoyed the fact that the diagnosis was explained in each case. I am still learning a lot about the psychology field so some of the terminology is still very new to me.

This book has actually inspired me to take a class in abnormal psychology, which I will be starting in about two weeks. I love the fact that Dr. Small invests a lot of his time in studying Alzheimer’s and dementia. These are two areas that interest me as well. All in all, I really enjoyed this book. However, it did take me a while to get through it. I think sometimes I needed to get away from “learning” for a little bit. Not only was I reading this book on psychology but I was also studying it in my classes. Sometimes too much of something isn’t always good. I am looking forward to reading more books similar to this one so that I can broaden my horizons in terms of the psychological field and I encourage those that are seeking a career in this field to pick up this book and enjoy some strange yet fascinating stories.

Four Stars

288 Pages

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler

This book was a fast and fun read. The only downfall was that some of the stories Handler believed to be funny, were really not. There is a specific chapter that absolutely disgusts me and I'm sure those of you who haven't read it will recognize it when you come to it. I really didn't find that chapter to be funny at all. It mainly just made me sick to my stomach.

I have never read any of Handler's books until this one nor have I ever watched her on TV. I borrowed this book from a friend (thankfully I didn't purchase it). I think my humor in comparison to Handler's humor is completely different. The beginning of the book was great and made me laugh out loud. But as I continued on into the middle and the end of the book it was kind of bland and basically just boring.

Two Stars

272 Pages

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

This is not the type of book that I would normally read. Seeing the movie trailer was actually the reason why I decided to read it. This book was beautifully written. It's filled with sadness and despair but also happiness and some parts are even humorous. Minny is probably my favorite character. I love her spirit. Plus, she likes to talk back to people that treat her badly. She stands up for herself where others sometimes don't. Miss Skeeter's character is inspirational and I love her as well. Her determination shines through her throughout this novel. I can't wait to watch the movie so that I can put faces to these wonderful characters.

Five Stars

544 Pages

Books Read in August 2011

The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Love Lies Bleeding by Jess McConkey
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Specials by Scott Westerfeld

Total Pages: 1,720

Loves Lies Bleeding by Jess McConkey

I enjoyed this book but it left a lot of unanswered questions and I was a bit confused about the ending. The main character, Samantha, suffered a tramatic event where she was attacked by a group of boys and beat over the head with a tire iron. She suffered brain damage which caused her to develop a limp. In the beginning, she was very controlling, demanding and basically just mean. I think this was due to everyone trying to "take care of her" when she thought she was very capable of doing things on her own. The one thing I really liked about her character is that she was artistic and liked to paint.

Jackson, her fiance', was very difficult to like. He was self-centered and conceited which doesn't really surprise me considering his profession (plastic surgeon). His attitude throughout the entire story was just hard to understand and it really only made me mad. He treated other people very poorly and he was manipulative.

Anne, Samantha's "nurse," was intriguing. She was very persistent in her methods of trying to help Samantha with her injuries. Of course, Samantha didn't like her very much in the beginning, but she grew on her.

Teddy just got on my nerves! I really dislike teenagers who like to cause trouble, especially those who like to throw rocks at innocent dogs! One of the things I never found out what was exactly happened to him. The entire incident of where he supposedly keyed Jackson's car was kind of lost right after it was mentioned.

Throughout the story, I honestly thought that Samantha was possessed because I believed that Blanche, the previous owner of the cabin Samantha was living in, had already passed away. What I don't understand is what made Blanche reach out to Samantha in her dreams. From what I read, there was nothing that really linked the two characters together aside from the cabin they both lived in. I also never really learned what happened to Jackson. I would have liked to know where he ended up.

The character that I really grew attached to was Greg. He was just flat-out charming. All in all, I really liked the writing style in this book. It was a very good page-turner but the ending was a little disappointing.

Four Stars

321 Pages

The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate

I really enjoyed The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove. I personally love all of Lauren Kate’s books so this was just icing on the cake for me. Lauren’s books usually have a slow start but in the end, they will not disappoint. This story is a classic portrayal of every-day students wanting to be popular. Natalie was a victim of that and it destroyed her life. I won’t say much more than that as to not give anything away, only that it is remarkable. I highly recommend reading this book.

Five Stars

235 Pages

Books Read in July 2011

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Real Murders by Charlaine Harris
Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz

Total Pages Read: 2,719

Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz

This book was a great page turner. Loved the twists and turns in the plot, especially toward the end of the book. I have been falling in love with the characters ever since I read the first book to this series. Love them even more after reading this one.

Five Stars

305 pages

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

Loved this book! I was a little skeptical about it and I wasn't sure if this would be the type of book that I would be interested in but Sara Shepard did an excellent job. The characters are surprisingly easy to follow. This is a very fun read. Incredible!

Five Stars

304 Pages

Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld

Loved this book almost as much as the first book in the Uglies Trilogy. Westerfeld has again blown me away. The adventure in this story is amazing. It is definitely a page-turner. Very enjoyable.

Five Stars

370 Pages

Real Murders by Charlaine Harris

This is the first book that I have read by Charlaine Harris that wasn't part of her Sookie series. I really liked it. I usually don't read murder mysteries but thought I would give this one a shot since it's written by one of my favorite authors. I was certainly not disappointed. I love the characters and their quirky names. It's make the story fun and actually more believable. Charlaine Harris has once again proved that she is in fact an amazing writer.

Four Stars

304 Pages

Harry Potter and The Dark Divine

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

I am very mad at myself for going this long without reading ANY of the Harry Potter books. I am really looking forward to the final movie being released on Friday. I wish I had read the books prior to watching the movies. I really, really liked this book. I read it in a matter of about two days. It is almost identical to the movie which impressed me very much. It is very rare that a movie incoporates everything from a novel. There were only a few parts of the written story that I was not familiar with, but this only made it more interesting. I can't wait to get started on the second book.

5 Stars

309 Pages

The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

I think that I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it instead of listening to the audio version. It took me about two weeks to get through it because of the inconvencience of listening to it on cd. I get distracted easily so it was hard to listen to it while attempting to do other things. Even though that audio was not as good as I would have liked, the story itself was incredible. I loved the characters and was able to really understand each of their personalities. I really hope that Bree is writing a sequel to this book. I would surely read it!

4 1/2 Stars

400 Pages

Blue Bloods by Melissa De la Cruz

I love De la Cruz's take on vampires in this book. It is much different from the traditional vampire in horror fiction. Very enthralling. I enjoyed the fact that this was placed in an environment that was rich and classy. By far, the best perspective of vampires that I have read thus far. Thankfully, I have the second book ready to go. Retrieved it from the library after work this evening. Can't wait to dive into it.

4 1/2 Stars

302 Pages

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld is amazing. He is one of my new favorite authors, that's for sure. This book is unbelievable and a very quick read because I had a very hard time putting it down. The story itself is very unique and reminds me of the stereotypes that we deal with today. I was very surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. Westerfeld's writing is phenomenal.

Five Stars

425 Pages

Books Read in June 2011

Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Torment (A Fallen Novel) by Lauren Kate
Eve by Iris Johansen
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Storm World: Speaker of the Gods by Jonathan DeCoteau
A Love Rekindled by Myne Whitman
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Passion (A Fallen Novel) by Lauren Kate
Gravity by Abigal Boyd

Total pages read: 2,704
With the exception of three books that were e-books (PDF versions) and I am unable to find the actual page numbers via Amazon or Books-A-Million's website.

Gravity by Abigail Boyd

Abigail Boyd certainly knows how to capture my attention. This book was enthralling and kept me on edge the entire time. Needless to say, I read the entire book within a day and it was a day well spent. The ending of the story threw me for a loop and I became thrilled when I read that the second book to this series would be coming soon. Probably not soon enough, but it will be well worth the wait. Thumbs up, all the way.
Five Stars

Halo and Passion

Halo by Alexandra Adornetto

I did not even realize that the author of this book was a teenager until after I finished the book. I loved the characters and the plot. I love anything that deals with angels and demons and I was very impressed with the fact that his book discussed Christian beliefs. I do not think for a second that the age of the author makes any difference. I really loved her writing style. Easy to follow and a fast read. The only thing that I wasn't too happy about was the ending and how they "destroyed" Jake. It was a little cliché. It was one of those, "love conquers all," stories. Granted, I do love a happy ending but a little bit more action in a story is not necessarily a bad thing. This book could have kept my attention a little more if it wasn't as predictable as it was.

I believe that because Adornetto has only written two books, she will write more enthralling books in the future. However, for this only being her second book I do give her a standing ovation.
4 1/2 stars

Passion (Fallen) by Lauren Kate

Another great addition to this series. This book takes you into Lucinda's past lives and focuses on how she is determined to discover the answer to the curse that has been placed on her and Daniel. This was a quick and enjoyable read. Lauren Kate has really outdone herself with this series. However, I do believe that this novel could have been a little bit better than what it was. It seemed as though little was involved in the story other than Lucinda exploring her past lives. Each chapter seemed to be a repeat of her death in a different time period. The ending was a bit more enthralling and made my anticipation grow. I am looking forward to the fourth and final book.
4 1/2 stars

Storm World: Speaker of the Gods and A Love Rekindled

Storm World: Speaker of the Gods by Jonathan DeCoteau
I enjoyed this book. Very good story, beautifully written. The author is very descriptive and makes the book that much more appealing.
3 Stars

A Love Rekindled by Myne Whitman
This is a beautiful story. It is filled with heartbreak, hardship and love. Not particularly a fast read but enjoyable none the less.
3 Stars

The Unremembered by Peter Orullian

I read about three or four chapters of this book and I still have no earthly idea what is going on. I am having a hard time following this book. It's not typically the type of book that I would read so maybe that's why. It's a little too sci-fi for my taste. The author writes exremely well, but I think this book needs a dictionary in the back to explain what some of the places are. It doesn't interest me to read a good amount of the book and still have no idea what is happening. I can't even keep up with the characters, nor pronounce any of their names. I regret buying this book but I do plan to try to read this book in the future with some tylenol nearby.

Eve by Iris Johansen & The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

Eve
I have always loved Iris Johansen so I wasn't surprised when I loved this book. I think that at times the novel was a bit graphic but the overall plot line was well written. I really enjoyed how Johansen portrayed the characters. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
This book is creative, fun, and full of intensity. I made my way through this book very quickly and enjoyed every turn of the page. It's like entering a different world when reading this book. Very inventive, unique, and recommendable.

Torment (A Fallen Novel) by Lauren Kate

The second book to the Fallen series is amazing. It only took me two days to read it when normally it takes me about a week to read a book. This was one that I couldn't put down. The only thing that I didn't like about this book is that not a lot of things really happened in the beginning and middle. The endings to Lauren Kate's books are always amazing, with a good twist, but I hate having to read through the entire novel without getting the same thrill as the ending provided. However, by the end of the book, I had no fingernails left! I can't wait for the next novel in the series.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

I believe that the title to this book is a little deceiving. Not that I didn't enjoy it, but it wasn't exactly what I thought that it was going to be about. I was taken aback by the fact that there were vampires in this novel and sadly it was a little similar to that of the Twilight series. However, I very much enjoyed the story. Harkness has a very descriptive writing style that I was easly able to lose myself in. I have to admit that some parts of the story drug on and on. Describing Matthew's mother's house in a full chapter was rather boring.

But all in all, I enjoyed the characters and the plot of the story. Very well written.  I loved the fact that this book incorporated a lot of science and history. It made things more interesting. The main downfall was the length of the book and some of the unnecessary things that Harkness described. I do, however, recommend this book to anyone who is interested in YA Science Fiction. It certainly captured my attention.

Linwood Barclay & Deborah Harkness

I am really wanting to win the Early Reviewer's copy of Linwood Barclay's new book, The Accident. Crossing my fingers that I win!

I have slowly been working my way through A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness but sometimes it becomes a very slow read. Not only is the book very long, but some of the chapters I find to be rather pointless. I am about halfway through the book and wasted some of my time reading an entire chapter about the appearance of Matthew's mothers house. After I while, I get the idea and I don't see the point of wasting an entire chapter trying to explain in perfect detail what everything looks like. Oh, and why do they drink so much wine? Seriously, it's about to drive me mad reading, "He brought in another bottle of wine."

Fallen by Lauren Kate

This is the first book that I have read by Lauren Kate and I was very impressed with it. I moved through the story very quickly and I absolutely loved the twists and turns at the end. Kate's writing style is unique and extremely descriptive. I was able to picture much of what she described in her book. The characters were well depicted. Daniel's character seemed to be portrayed a little better than Luce's character and I believe that was due to the fact that I didn't know very much about Luce except that she was at this school because of something that happened in her past. In the beginning of the story it was very difficult to understand exactly what was going on but I actually enjoyed the fact that the author kept you in the dark up until the last few chapters. I loved seeing everything unravel and it made me not want to put the book down. I usually take a little while before I finish a book but this book is definitely a page turner that I would recommend to just about anyone.

Book Releases for 2011 (May - December)

May
31st - Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
31st - Magic Stays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews

June
2nd - Dark Heart Rising by Lee Monroe
7th - Possession by Elana Johnson
7th - Everlasting by Alyson Noel
9th - Exile by Rebecca Lim
14th - Passion (Fallen) by Lauren Kate
21st - Witches of East End by Melissa De la Cruz
28th - Deeper than Midnight by Lara Adrian

July
5th - Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers
5th - Twisted (PLL #9) by Sara Shepard
5th - Sirensong by Jenna Black
7th - All For You by Sheila O'Flanagan
12th - Iron House by John Hart
12th - Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
21st - Monday to Friday Man by Alice Peterson
26th - Wolfsbane (Nightshade #2) by Andrea Cremer

August
2nd - Blood Ties (Blood Coven #6) by Mari Mancusi
2nd - Eternal by Gillian Shields
2nd - Never Have I Ever (The Lying Game #2) by Sara Shepard
16th - Bargains and Betrayals by Shannon Delany
18th - What You Don't Know by Lizzie Enfield
23rd - Vampire Academy Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead
23rd - Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
23rd - The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore
23rd - Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent
30th - Hades (Halo #2) by Alexandra Adornetto
30th - One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress #6) by Jeaniene Frost
30th - Twisted by Gena Showalter
30th - Supernaturally (Paranormalcy #2) by Kiersten White

September
1st - Darkness Falls (Ravenwood Mysteries #2) by Mia James
6th - The Hidden (The Hollow #3) by Jessica Verday
6th - Fallen: The End of Days by Thomas E. Sniegoski
13th - Goliath by Scott Westerfield
13th - Fateful by Claudia Gray
13th - The Carrier of the Mask by Leigh Fallon
20th - If I Die (Soul Screamers #5) by Rachel Caine
27th - Darkness Unbound (Dark Angels #1) by Keri Arthur
27th - The Unbecoming of Mara dryer by Michelle Hodkin
27th 0 Alterant (Belador #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

October
1st - Angel Fire by L.A. Weatherly
4th - Lost in Time (Blue Bloods #6) by Melissa De la Cruz
4th - Silence (Hush Hush #3) by Becca Fitzpatrick
6th - Embrace by Jessica Shirvington (UK Only)
6th - Old Flames by Fiona Walker
11th - The Death Cure (Maze Runner Triology) by James Dashner
13th - Little Sisters by Lucy Dawson
18th - Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
25th - Darkness Rising (Dark Angels #2) by Keri Arthur
25th - The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters: Phantom
27th - Unforgettable by Ali Harris
27th - And Then it Happened by Linda Green
27th - Muse (Mercy #3) by Rebecca Lim

November
1st - Crossed (Matched #2) by Ally Condie
1st - Last Breath (Morganville Vampires #11) by Rachel Caine
1st - Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires #5) by Chloe Neill
1st - Reckoning (Strange Angels #5) by Lili St. Crow
3rd - It Started With a Kiss... by Miranda Dickinson
8th - Destined (House of Night #9) by P.C. & Kristin Cast
8th - Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

December
6th - Clockwork Prince (Infernal Devices #2) by Cassandra Clare
8th - Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey

Bossypants by Tina Fey

I recently read Bossypants by Tina Fey, and at first I was very intrigued by the fact that Tina Fey wrote a book that was said to be hilariously funny. I'll admit the first few chapters of the book had their funny points that made me laugh out loud, but as I got toward the middle of the book, I started to get very bored with it. I wasn't interested in learning about her earlier career choices and I didn't like how she related things to people who I am not even familiar with. Word of advice if you are under the age of about 25, I would not recommend this book. Luckily, I didn't purchase this book but borrowed it from a friend (who is over 30) and I gave it back to her without even a word.