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Summer Update

Tonight is a school night and tomorrow is my first day of junior year. This summer was definitely one of the best summers I’ve had in a long time and I’m not sure if I’m ready to say goodbye just yet. Over the summer I was kind of bombarded with school work (three books for […]

Summer Reading

Since I have survived my first few days and the first Monday of my sophomore year, I thought now would be a good time to discuss summer reading. I’d have to say my two favorite authors this summer were definitely Chuck Palahniuk and Jennifer Brown. I suggest Chuck Palahniuk to anyone who asks for books […]

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

My Rating: 1 star I can easily summarize this story in a few sentences: A shepherd named Santiago sets out on a journey to find reassure in the Egyptian pyramids, which he saw in his dreams. Along the way he meets a gypsy, a man who thinks he is a king, an Englishman, and an […]

Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman

My Rating: 3 stars During World War II, Vidya lives in British India in a society much different from today. Women are still considered property of their husband, and most of them do not go to college to get an education. Most women get married right after they get out of school. Vidya is only […]

Summer Reading

Summer is a time to kick back, relax and read some good books! I asked my fans on my Facebook fan page what was their favorite book they read this summer. Before I Fall, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and the Pretty Little Liars books were a few of them. The best books I […]