What I'm Currently Reading: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

If you are a fan of fantasy books like Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, then you might be interested in The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (who also wrote the Percy Jackson series). After reading a mystery book I wanted something a bit different. The Red Pyramid centers around an estranged brother and sister are trying to cope with the mysterious disappearance of their Egyptologist father. I'm on 70+

What I'm Currently Reading: The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party (The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

Although I'm only half-way through The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith, I can say that it is very good. The characters are very engaging and makes you want to know more about them. I can't put down this book until the mysteries are solved. I find "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" book series continues to be consist and wonderful to read. About the book:At a remote

Summer Reading: The Odyssey

The Odyssey by Homer, it's not a exactly the typical summer read but it is definitely a good read. The daunting trials that Odysseus has to contend with in this timeless story, will have you feeling as though you've stepped right into a summer block buster. Maybe you read this for school or have never read it, the early part of summer is the perfect time to dive into this. This book might be

What I'm Reading: Sex, Murder and a Double Latte

I started reading "Sex, Murder and a Double Latte" by Kyra Davis over the weekend and I'm already over a 100 pages in which means it's a pretty good read. This is the first in the series and I find the plot and characters to be funny and interesting. It's really hard to put down because I want to know what going to happen next.About the book:When a mystery writer cries bloody murder, everyone

What I'm Reading: The Historian

I consider myself an avid reader and love to read different books. I love to read different genres and I was looking forward to reading "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova. I'm currently on the 15th page and so far it's very engaging and makes me want to read more of it. If anyone else had read this, I want to know what you think of it?About the book:In this riveting debut of breathtaking scope,

What I'm Reading Now: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

If you love reading books such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings then might like The Alchemyst (The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel) by Michael Scott. This the first in the series and it's quite good. It sucks you in the moment you start reading it. The author perfectly weave together history, mythology and modern times.About the book:He Holds the Secret That Can End the World.The

What I'm Reading Now: Tears Of The Giraffe

I'm ten pages into the second book Tears Of The Giraffe in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith that has Precious Ramotswe and Mr J.L.B. Matekoni basking in their engagement. This book series is a must for any reading list.About the book:Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies' detective agency in Botswana. In Tears of the

What I'm Reading Now: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

I liked the TV show so much and plus I love to read mysteries that I decided to read The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. This is the first book in the series and it's every bit as engaging as the TV series.About the book:This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith's widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning ad

Summer Reading List: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

I checked out Lemon Meringue Pie Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery by Joanne Fluke from the library. Since I love mysteries, I thought I would give it a go as well as the cover caught my attention. Even though I haven't read the other books in the series, it's written in a way that you can follow along. I'm currently on chapter 6 and find myself wanting to read more because it's interesting and

Summer Reading: Turning Tables

Although I've only read the first three chapters, it sucks you in immediately. It's funny and fast paced. Whether or not you have ever worked in the Food Industry the twin authors write it so that you understand how stressful working in a restaurant can be, especially if you have no idea what your doing.Turning Tables by Heather & Rose MacDowellAbout the book:Downsized from her boutique firm,

What I'm Reading Now: Pick Me Up

I started reading "Pick Me Up" by Zoe Rice yesterday after work and it's a smart and delightful read. It's also funny and a fast paced. What's so cute and unique is that each chapter starts with a pick up line (Chapter 2: Is it hot in here or is it just you?). This is a great summer read.Although I've only just started this book I find the main character Isabel "Izzy" Duncan to be to likable and

What I'm Reading Now: "Murder Unleashed"

I checked out a few books from the library over the weekend and the first book I started reading is "Murder Unleashed: A Dead-End Job Mystery" by Elaine Viets.Right off the bat it's a fast read, well written and very funny. Even though I haven't read the other books in the series this book is written so that you can understand the main character and why she is going from one dead-end job to the