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February 2007
Mi Vendo by Saradisperata (Fiction) this book is in Italian
A tragicomical look at the life of a single woman in a world of sharks, tackling rough issues like divorce, financial problems and temporary jobs. This is the real story of Sara, a woman who after years of unreliable career moves and the end of a marriage decides to open a blog where she proposes herself for just one night of sex to anyone who can offer her a steady job. A provocative idea that shouts outrage at a society that gives youth more delusions rather than hopes. Her ironic witty lines make the reading flow, the jokes are funny, it's a book you can't put down. You just hope its smart lines would get to someone and change reality, but this, unfortunately, is merely fiction.
January 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory (Fiction-History-Romance)
Clearly depicted novel about the rivalry between two sisters in the court of Henry VIII of England, the rise of Anne Boleyn (mirrors historical fact) but the book is centered on sister Mary who becomes the king's lover and is later cast aside for her more successful sister's conquest to the throne. Loved this book, couldn't put it down... it's so detailed and well written, flows away into extremely pleasant tales of life at court and outside. A pleasing dive into the past.
July 2007
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by
J.K. Rowling (Fantasy-Adventure) 
The final chapter of the 7-book Harry Potter saga did not disappoint! Talk about a page turner! Full of its usual charming details that take readers of all ages into an imaginary world so intricately woven that while reading almost seems real, full of twists and turns that make us crave for more and more action it seems odd now to read the very final word to the story. Well I guess all good things must come to an end sooner or later. Let's hope a new addicting story pops up soon, as I am really going to miss the little wizard with the scar on his forehead...
October 2006
The Name of the Rose by
U. Eco (Mystery)
Review is coming soon as I am reading this book!
August 2006
Ten Big Ones
by J. Evanovich (Romance-Mystery)
Ouch,
this is getting a bit boring... could it be because I'm reading them all at
once? This time Steph's up against a rough gang... but guess how it ends? Yup...
same ole thang... let's hope the next one will spice it up a bit.
June 2006
1) To the Nines
by J. Evanovich (Romance-Mystery)
Unlike
the previous book this one was a lot more predictable, obvious, plain. Let's not
reveal much to avoid ruining your surprise, the only brilliant part about this
installment was the ending part, too bad it wasn't described in enough
details... Evanovich has the material, she has the talent, she has the
creativity... all she has to do is develop it and not rush into the story like
she has in this one. Too many repetitive details, not enough action... is this
story becoming habitual or was it just this book?
2) Hard Eight
by J. Evanovich (Romance-Mystery)
So
far this was my favorite of the series, along with book 4, it gets creepy all
the way when our hero Stephanie Plum is threatened by a very dangerous crowd of
people that put bags of snakes in front of her house and blow up her car, chase
her down the streets and attempt to kidnap her and torture her. A lot less mushy
than the other books but the steam is still there to stay!
3) Snowflower and the secret fan
by L. See (Serious-Women's Lit)
This was an incredible book, so deep,
sad and at the same time enriching, it provides an educational insight into the
world of women in 19th-century China.
If you enjoy women's lit or complain about your
thighs being too fat and your boyfriend ignoring you for the soccer match read
this and knock yourself in the head with it.
4) Seven Up
by J. Evanovich (Romance-Mystery)
In
comparison to the previous book of the series
I read, Four to Score, this one is not as compelling, then again I think this
depends on the reader. I guess what's good about this character is that she's a
normal person, clumsy despite her motivation. So despite her several encounter
with crazy wives of mobsters, murderers and loons in general she always seems to
get away with it all without major bruises... the story tends to stretch so far
away from reality that it loses its credibility.
Then again screw it, who cares about credibility when we're talking fiction? Who
gives a damn about making sense when Evanovich's imagination still has us
rolling on the floor laughing?
May 2006
1) Four to Score
by J. Evanovich (Romance-Mystery)
The
stories get better and better... why? because our hero Stephanie Plum is always
as clumsy as ever but always works hard to succeed! Plus, the plot thickens, and
on-and-off man Joe Morelli gets more and more interesting!
2) One 4 the Money (by
J. Evanovich)
Cute!
A mix of steam and mystery, this is the
first of a long series, I'm definitely going to check out the other books as
well!
3) Katherine (by
A. Seton)
Review coming soon as I am still reading this
book!
April 2006
1) Jude's Law
(by L. Foster)
This
was such a pleasant read! It took me about two days to finish it, and that's
because I was off work, I would like to check out more Lori Foster books.
It talks about an everyday kind of woman (shapely
and all) who falls for a hunky fighter/hollywood celebrity and guess what he
likes her too!
I like how this book also has other stuff
involved, such as light mistery, action and... well, a plot. And believe me if
you don't know, not all romances have a plot.
March 2006
1) Heiress for Hire
(by E. McCarthy)
On
the same line as other chick books, cute and easy to read but at the same time
too rushed... it could have been developed a little more, but it was way too
much of a given.
If you want to read it you will not be
disappointed but there are many more romance books out there that really know
how to sweep you off your feet! 
2) Kiss an Angel
(by S. E. Phillips)
It
was hard to get into it at first, since I don't find circus performers the
ultimate male ideal... but the story was along the usual cute plots of Phillips
and was so easy and pleasant to read it only took me a couple of days...
3) Heaven, Texas
(by S. E. Phillips)
This
is a must-read romance between a geeky 30 year-old virgin and an all star
football player... needless to say you get dreamy stories like this only in
books so grab this one to have some fun!
ps. so far not one Susan Elizabeth Phillips book
has disappointed me...
4) The 5 People you Meet in
Heaven
(by M. Albom)
Deep, meaningful read about life, death and
everything in between. Made my tears run at times. If you want to read something
a bit more serious don't miss this book!
February 2006
1) Rosie Dunne
by C. Ahern (Romance)
I guess I shouldn't have expected
that much from this one, but it was a funny reading, it had me laughing often...
although original, the new media style used in the book (no direct story but
everything takes place through the use of letters, emails and chat rooms)...
2) Ho Voglia di Te
by F. Moccia (It Romance)
this book is in Italian
Oh heavens, this was such a waste of precious
bookstore space, a waste of reading time and money! I expected this to be a
decent sequel to "3 Metri Sopra il Cielo" when really it turned out to be some
empty sugary joke of a love story... please don't torture yourself by reading
this. 
3) Dream of me
by J. Litton (Hot romance)
Wow! This book seriously surprised
me, I guess I was in need of a steamy romance! Talks about princess who gets
kidnapped by a rough, muscular Viking... you can only guess. In its category
this is definitely a must-read!
Must-read (no order)
1) Pride & Prejudice (by J. Austen)
2) The Secret Life of Bees (by S. M. Kidd)
3) Can u Keep a Secret? (by S. Kinsella)
4) The Alchemist (by P. Coelho)
5) The Da Vinci Code (by D. Brown)
6) Memoirs of a Geisha (by A. Golden)
7) 1984 (by G. Orwell)
There are absolutely no excuses for not reading books besides admitting you don't like reading. You can find time like I do, plus you can listen to light readings with Audible.com, check it out it's great!