I know this isn't a book review but I have to post about it anyways.
The NHL and NHLPA have finally agreed to a tentative deal to end the NHL lockout!!
I am so excited. I just want my hockey back and my Blackhawks back out on the ice!
Sorry I just had to share this excitement!
-Courtney
Hi! I'm Courtney. I read (mostly) good books and write cool reviews. I appreciate you checking out the page, and I hope you find a new book to read. Please feel free to comment on any of these posts. Let me know if you have read any of these books or if you plan to!
January 6, 2013
January 5, 2013
The Life of a Stripper: 50 Exotic Dancers Confess Their Personal Experiences in the Adult Entertainment Industry by Romana Van Lissum
As the title suggests, this book is a compilation of stories
about Exotic Dancers’ experiences with their jobs.
Some are current dancers,
and some are retired. No matter the age, they all have their set of stories.
Al of their stories seemed to be a little similar, but they
were all different as well. It was interesting to read about the different
circumstances that led them to joining this field of work as well as their good
and bad experiences.
I feel like this book could be an eye-opener for those who
think dancers are just drug-users and prostitutes. It is way beyond that. These
are just girls that either need the money, or genuinely enjoy dancing. That’s why
I feel this is a good book. It shows both sides of that.
I also feel like any aspiring dancer should read this just
to see the experiences of other ladies.
Over all, I this was a really good book. It was really
interesting.
5/5 stars
January 3, 2013
Sons of Suicide by Dan Andrews
Sons of Suicide is a non-fiction novel told through the eyes
of the author, Dan Andrews.
This book is the story of him as a young boy having to deal
with the loss of his mother. She had committed suicide, and his life was never
the same.
This tragedy made his childhood rough, but as he began to
grow older and mature, he found a way to turn his pain into a positive thing.
He decided that he wants to help others, whether through this book or by
coaching in a gym.
Dan’s story is very real. It is one that not many people
experience, but at the same time, too many people experience it. The pages of
this book are filled with emotion that you may not find in many other writings.
It was truly written very well.
Sons of Suicide is not a sob story. Dan isn't trying to get
the world to feel sorry for him. It is quite the opposite. He is opening up and
sharing his experience to show that it is possible to get through tragedy. You
will always have the scar, but you can turn your life around and become a
better person.
This is a great read, I loved every bit of it. It was
emotional, sad, and happy as well.
5/5 stars. The writing was great, the purpose of the writing
was even better.
December 30, 2012
Guilty Wives by James Patterson
Patterson does it again!
He nails the suspense and mystery that are evident in the
majority of his novels, and this one will take you on a crazy ride all the way
to the end. I feel exhausted just reading it, but it was well worth it.
Imagine going on an innocent vacation with a few of your
friends, and after a night out partying you wake up to being accused of the
crime of the century.
You know you are innocent, but will your words mean
anything?
This novel takes you on the journey of Abbie’s time in jail
and her desperate attempt to prove her and her friends’ innocence.
You could not imagine what she has to go through while she
is in prison, and it may leave you cringing in your seat.
This novel is pretty long with 400+ pages, but in normal
Patterson fashion, the chapters are short, and it is really easy to get
through. I didn’t want to put it down once I had started.
5/5 stars This was an excellent suspense novel and there was
never a dull moment.
December 27, 2012
Through the Crimson Mirror by Daniel Alexander Dinnie
This book is interesting. It is a non-fiction/memoir book.
I feel like it read sort of as a journal, but was also
trying to teach a few lessons through the author’s past experiences.
I felt like the beginning of the book was setting it up to
be more about parenting from a child’s perspective, and while that theme did
come up in every chapter, I don’t feel as though it was the main point of this
book as I continued my reading.
It became more of a book about communication and how the
author felt certain people in his life were not communicating properly, often
referring to an ex-girlfriend and also bosses in the workplace.
So, at times I was a little confused as to what the actual
purpose of this book was.
You can approach it in two ways, I think.
1.
You read it as though it is just a memoir. The
author is only telling his past experiences and what he has learned from them.
Or
2.
You read it as an educational book, but with a
lack of real structure.
I feel like the intro set it up to be an educational book,
but it ended up as a memoir, which as I said before was a little confusing. It
wasn’t mainly focused on parenting like I feel it was set up to.
That being said, it was a very interesting read. The author
gives interesting insights into the topic of correct communication.
He does state that you should read this book with an open
mind, and I think if you remember that throughout, you will be able to take
something away from it.
3/5 stars. The way it was set up didn’t really equal what it
ended up being, but it was indeed an interesting read.
December 26, 2012
Broken Christmas by David Henderson
Broken Christmas is a compilation of short stories centered around Christmas.
Each story has its own feel and its own details that make them special in their own ways.
These stories are heartwarming and also heartbreaking all at the same time.
It is a great Holiday read though. It makes you grateful for what you have.
Now that it is the day after Christmas, and some of you have gotten some new reading tablets, I would suggest taking just a moment to relax and read this book. The stories are short, so it won't take long, but it will be worth it!
5/5 stars. All three stories were interesting, and none of them stood out more than another, they were all great.
To purchase, click here!
Each story has its own feel and its own details that make them special in their own ways.
These stories are heartwarming and also heartbreaking all at the same time.
It is a great Holiday read though. It makes you grateful for what you have.
Now that it is the day after Christmas, and some of you have gotten some new reading tablets, I would suggest taking just a moment to relax and read this book. The stories are short, so it won't take long, but it will be worth it!
5/5 stars. All three stories were interesting, and none of them stood out more than another, they were all great.
To purchase, click here!
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas, readers!
Hello everyone. I hope everyone that celebrates had a wonderful day. I know I did. I was trying to get a review up today, but i got busy being with family. I hope you all forgive me :)
You can expect a review in the next day or two.
Again! i hope everyone that celebrates had a great Christmas!
And if you dont celebrate, well i hope yiu just had a great day.
thank you for reading everyone. I appreciate it!
-Courtney
December 21, 2012
This is amazing.
The author of the book I just reviewed -- Addison Westlake is doing something very wonderful this year.
All author profits that she receives this year are going to a charity to help the families of the victims of the Newtown, Ct. school shooting.
This is an extremely self-less act by a wonderful author.
Please, with whatever leftover money you have from the holidays, pick up a copy. It is only a dollar, and not only do you get to read a great story, but you are helping others as well.
There is a link the the amazon page in the review post and I will put another one here.
Thank you all for reading.
Pick up a copy here!
All author profits that she receives this year are going to a charity to help the families of the victims of the Newtown, Ct. school shooting.
This is an extremely self-less act by a wonderful author.
Please, with whatever leftover money you have from the holidays, pick up a copy. It is only a dollar, and not only do you get to read a great story, but you are helping others as well.
There is a link the the amazon page in the review post and I will put another one here.
Thank you all for reading.
Pick up a copy here!
Christmas in Wine Country by Addison Westlake
Christmas in Wine Country is almost a coming of age story for the main character -- Lila. Even though she isn't exactly coming of age, she is finding herself again, and not in the place that she had imagined she would end up in.
This story will take you on a journey from happiness, to heartbreak, and back again. It is full of emotion, and is written to make you feel everything that is happening.
Lila finds herself leaving the corporate world after a .... mishap at the company's Holiday party. After settling down in a sweet little town she decides this is where she was meant to be all along.
After settling down comes task number 2 of finding someone to settle down with. Through all the pain of dating and falling in love comes a magical story of romance that will keep you flipping the pages of this book to find out how everything will turn out.
All of the characters in this novel have distinct personalities, and they were all carefully developed, and done so in a great way. There wasn't too much time spent on character development, there was a perfect mix in my opinion. It flowed well with the telling of the story.
Lila, the main character, is extremely relatable and likable. I think all readers would be able to see a little of themselves in her -- male or female.
This is a perfect Holiday read. With it getting cold out, and snow falling in various places, curl up on your couch with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy this great story.
5/5 stars. It was sad; it was funny; it was great! I really enjoyed reading this, and I would love it if there were a sequel, though I feel the ending for this one was perfect.
Read ahead for spoilers
December 12, 2012
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