Thursday, January 27, 2011

Once a cowboy

I spent all day reading yesterday, I enjoyed it, but my fiance was upset. needless to say I finished a book. It was called once a cowboy. I posted an over view of the book in the bookshelf tab. Normally I don't read romances, they are too mushy for me but something told me to take a chance. so I did and I have to say that it wasn't bad at all. there was just enough balance between the love of the cowboy and gruffness of the main characters dad. it wasn't overly descriptive when it came to them making love which could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on who is reading. I feel that the book was kinda rushed though, there are chapters and scenes that develop within the plot that the author could have expanded on a little more then what she does. I didn't have to use a dictionary for this one even though its about private investigators/lawyers. over all it was a very good beach read that I really enjoyed.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

broken lookbook

I asked my dad to get me a kindle for christmas, I was told that he couldnt find one but he could get me a close second to the kindle. so i ended up with a lookbook, its called a kindle knock off because its designed just like it. well i got it and it was working just fine, till about a week after christmas, now it wont connect to the internet or to the computer at all. it keeps freezing up, over heating, losing books, and the book mark doesnt always keep your place. all very frusterating. I finally got through to the company and they are supposed to be sending me another one but i havent recieved it yet and its been over a week. they said three to four days. So I sit here and wait for my new one so we can send the old one back and if that doesnt work then when I go on vacation in feburary my dad said he would buy me a different one. this really sucks cause I really enjoy reading on an e-reader. for some reason i feel like i read faster. might not actually be the case but it feels different and i dont usually have to worry about losing my page if i put it down because its automatically saved for me. which works great with a baby. also the books for an e-reader are generally cheaper then a paper book but there are downsides that as well. though its not a kindle i just wish it would work. hopefully my new one will come in soon. all very aggravating.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

book club

so I have joined a book club here on blogger, the 2011 ladies book club or something like that. there is a link towards the bottom of my page if anyone wants to check it out. I joined because I feel the need to be motivated to achieve a goal. after my daughter it doesnt seem like i have time to do anything. So I thought maybe if I have to keep up with others I might get back into the swing of reading. I really do miss it.

The first book we are reading starts Feb. 1st. and its called Water for Elephants by sarah gruen. i will post the overview as well, i am excited to start. I have a lot of books that i am reading but hopefully I can make time. i am kinda nervous because its a pdf file and i am unsure how my computer will open it. probably should take the time to find out before the first...oops.  well let ya know what i think when i start!