Okay, so I've had this book for, oh, let me think...12 years? That's right. Easily. And I have no idea why I waited so long to read it! It was a GREAT book. Based on a true story of someone who is shot to death. But it's so much more than that; it's a love story between the author and the city of Savannah, Georgia. And during the book, he made me fall in love with Savannah as well.
The people are so unique, the city sounds beautiful, and what happens is fascinating on so many levels. He tells the story and lays out his facts in a way that makes it seem almost like a novel, and it's not at all dry and cold facts like some other "true story" books I've read. He really weaves us into the tale.
A good book. Go out and read it.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Wild Ride - Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
First of all, I have to announce the big news! This is the first book that I read on my new Kindle!!!!! Thank you, Amy, for the wonderful gift and your amazing generosity. I love it.
Now, back to the book. Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer have written three books together; this is the third. I didn't read the first one, but the second one - Agnes and the Hitman - is one of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. This one is not a sequel; it's all different characters in a completely different setting. And I enjoyed this one as well. Not as much as Agnes, but pretty darn close.
It's the story of a woman named Mab who is restoring a theme park in Ohio. Oh, but the theme park just happens to be a prison for demons and home to some people whose life work it is to make sure that the demons don't escape. Except, well, of course, the demons escape. And chaos ensues. And it's so entertaining! And there's also a bit of a love story in there, too, and maybe a sex scene or two. It is, as the title says, a wild ride.
Now - as for the Kindle experience - it took a little getting used to, but by the end of the book it felt natural. I'm not going to say that every book I buy going forward will be on the Kindle. I truly feel that its main advantage for me will be when I travel. That said, the price of the books for Kindle tends to be cheaper than buying the actual book. But then, when I'm done, I can't exactly lend the book to anyone, which is part of the joy of reading a good book for me. I am amazed at how small and lightweight it is. All in all, I'm just so excited to have one!!!!!
Now, back to the book. Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer have written three books together; this is the third. I didn't read the first one, but the second one - Agnes and the Hitman - is one of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. This one is not a sequel; it's all different characters in a completely different setting. And I enjoyed this one as well. Not as much as Agnes, but pretty darn close.
It's the story of a woman named Mab who is restoring a theme park in Ohio. Oh, but the theme park just happens to be a prison for demons and home to some people whose life work it is to make sure that the demons don't escape. Except, well, of course, the demons escape. And chaos ensues. And it's so entertaining! And there's also a bit of a love story in there, too, and maybe a sex scene or two. It is, as the title says, a wild ride.
Now - as for the Kindle experience - it took a little getting used to, but by the end of the book it felt natural. I'm not going to say that every book I buy going forward will be on the Kindle. I truly feel that its main advantage for me will be when I travel. That said, the price of the books for Kindle tends to be cheaper than buying the actual book. But then, when I'm done, I can't exactly lend the book to anyone, which is part of the joy of reading a good book for me. I am amazed at how small and lightweight it is. All in all, I'm just so excited to have one!!!!!
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