The Pioneer Woman

I love, love, love the Pioneer Woman also known as Ree. A friend of mine told me about her blog a few years ago and I have been a faithful follower ever since. Pioneer woman is down to earth, funny, and she cooks drool worthy meals. It really makes you wish that your computer had a scratch and sniff component like some magazines do. What's really nice is that she does the recipe step by step with pictures. I love pictures.

Her cookbook is the same. Each recipe is broken down step by step and the whole cookbook is so colorful. Color on every page.

If you are a foodie or just love food check out her website and cookbook now. www.thepioneerwoman.com

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

So the book I read was titled "Pretty Little Liars" By Sara Shepard. This is the first book in a series of seven.

The book starts off telling you about four of the main characters. Spencer- is the popular field hockey girl, Aria- has a crush on her teacher, Emily- is on the swim team and might be bisexual, and Hanna- is the former queen bee. They all have been keeping a secret since 6th grade about their friend Alison who disappeared one night when they were hanging out. They have kept this secret from everyone but then during high school they start getting text, emails, and letters from an anonymous person who might be Alison or someone else. The secrets being revealed through the notes are big and little and could destroy all their reputations. They find Alison's body at the end of this book so they know its not her, but it is someone who knows all their deepest darkest secrets and won't stop till they get revenge. This book was excellent and intriguing not knowing who the anonymous writer is. It keeps you guessing and wanting to read more. I can't wait to read the next book.

Submitted by Cody

This book sounds good and it seems like you might want the second one handy when you finish the first. To find out more go to: www.prettylittleliars.com

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia was first published in the late 1960's in Germany under the editorship of zoologist Bernhard Gryzimek. Years later Gale and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association worked together to completely revise and update the series for the first time in 30 years. Gale expanded the 13 volume set to 17 volumes, had new color paintings commissioned, and made the set easier to use.

This 17 volume set is organized by taxonomy. Taxonomy is the science in which various organisms are discovered, identified, described, named, classified, and catalogued. They start with the simplest life forms, the lower metazoans and lesser deuterostomes, in volume one, and then the series progresses through the more complex classes of animals, culminating with the mammals, in volumes 12-16 (pg x).

Grzimek's features 3,000 color photos that help enhance understanding.

If you need information on animal life take a look at these very informative books.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Reading Level: Young Adult
(4 out of 5)

Let me start off by saying that I think I have a knack for picking out really good books that leave you hanging and the next book in the series doesn't come out for months.

The sequel to this book is called Crescendo and won't be out until fall of this year. End of rant :).

This book actually doesn't leave you hanging which is nice. I actually thought it was a stand alone book but when I went on the authors website I found out that there is a sequel.

Nora Grey had a plan and romance was not a part of it. But she meets Patch and she is attracted to him but at the same time he makes her uneasy. She's not sure what emotion to trust. Bizarre things are happening to her and Patch is everywhere she seems to be. Is he responsible? What Nora doesn't know is she is in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen and when it comes to choosing sides the wrong choice will cost Nora her life. I really liked this book. It was full of humor, romance, mystery, and danger. I'm looking forward to the next book.

I think this is another very cool cover.

Fallen by Lauren Kate

I love doing this blog. I mean I love to read so why not talk about the books later. What is frustrating about this blog though is I like pictures and sometimes the pictures don't always come out the way I want them to.

Exhibit A:

You can so see me in this picture. I think it looks kind of cool but it takes away from the cover, which I think is awesome. I don't judge books by their cover but it certainly helps when the the covers are cool to look at. I first saw this book in a catalog and what sucked me in at first was the cover. Who's that girl and what's her story? Why is she in the woods all by herself? Then I read what the book is about and I knew I had to read it. I'm glad I did.












This picture is a much better. Not great but better. I have a hard time not getting a glare. Anyway I'll stop focusing on my picture woes now.

Fallen is about Lucinda or Luce for short. She is sent to the Sword and Cross reform school after a bizarre fire that killed her boyfriend left her as a suspect. The first day there she meets Daniel Grigori who is achingly familiar but he claims they have never met before. Daniel frustrates Luce with is hot and cold attitude but she can't seem to stay away from him. Will she believe him when the truth comes out? That's all I'm going to say I don't want to give anything away.

The sequel Torment will be out in September.

Hotter After Midnight and Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden

Sorry I don't have pictures but I wanted to blog about these books. If you are into paranormal romance that is to hot to handle than Cynthia Eden is an author for you.

Hotter After Midnight features paranormal psychotherapist Emily Drake and Atlanta detective Colin Gyth. Emily treats vampires who are afraid to drink blood, sex demons looking for meaningful relationships, and others that go bump in the night. Colin is a wolf shifter and his boss brings Emily in on a case that isn't human. From the start sparks fly and this is a great read.

The second book in the series is Midnight Sins and features Cara, the sex demon looking for a meaningful relationship from Hotter After Midnight, and detective Todd Brooks, Colin's partner from Hotter After Midnight. In this book another murderer is stalking Atlanta. Todd is convinced that Cara is the killer that they are looking for but after meeting her he's not so sure.

An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen

Reading Level: Adult
(3 out of 5)

This book was an easy read. You didn't really have to think about anything you just sat back and enjoyed. It's not the best book I have ever read but it was enjoyable. Jason is a musical playwright and he has his eye on Daisy for the lead in his new musical. Daisy turns him down and no one turns down Jason. Jason must convince Daisy to star in the play while trying not to fall in love. Throw in a little mystery and you have An Unexpected Song.