March Reads

First let me say it was definitely March Madness around here (in the reading sense) A bunch of books that I had put on hold came in at the same time. Good thing I am a fast reader.

1. In the company of Cheerful Ladies (#4) by Alexander McCall Smith Has anyone not read the #1 Ladies Detective Agency Series? It is soooo good. I had forgotten how much I loved it. Wonderful woman in Africa that is a detective...I just don't want to say very much because it is a series and I don't want to give away all the fun of the next books. Pick up the first one and continue on.



2. Blind Side by Michael Lewis Although blind side is a football term signifying the side that must be blocked so that the quarterback will be safe and successful, the book is hardly about football. It is about a young man, due to life's experiences, who finds himself in need of help. The book is about the family, especially the mom, that loves him and helps him on his way. Extraordinary! I can't wait to see the movie now.



3. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. This is about this woman who is happy but wonders if there is way to bring more happiness into her life. The book is divided by subjects to think about one month at a time. I enjoyed the ideas and it inspired me in the way I think about my husband, children, friends, extended family, and fun.



4. Colors of the Garden by JP Allen Does anyone just want it to be sunny so they can go out and weed? Of course weed and then plant a bunch of colorful flowers. I daydream about what could be and then laugh about what is really gong on in my garden.
5. Why? John Hilton III & Anthony Sweat. This book is good for jumpstarting a conversation of whys that teenagers might ask. The quotes were good. The illustrations and photographs reminded me of those no smoking commercials (too much drama)
6. Worldwide Ward Cookbook Mom's best by Deanna Buxton This cookbook was pretty good. I have the first one and I like that one better. I don't know why this author didn't call me. I have all kinds of mom's who are great cooks. I would submit my mom's lasagna. I know it is not in the recipe section yet but it will be along with the cupcake recipes. Look for those in April.



7. You Being Beautiful by Dr Oz & Dr Roizen This book has lots of good information. It got me thinking about nails, teeth, sleep, attitude, friendships, and eating well. Don't look my way for any drastic changes in beauty. I don't do what they say I just read about it :)



8. The Book Thief and Sarah's Key With all the books on the Holocaust just skip these two and read something like The Hiding Place by Carrie Ten Boom or The Devil's Arithmatic by Jane Yolan.



9. Fablehaven 4 leading up the party of course. Now Trevor and I are reading Fablehaven 5.

Well, happy reading. Don't count on too much in April with Spring Break and baseball.