The Luxe |
I finally read Gossip Girl! But not really. Actually, I read this one instead of committing to the CV-Z series because I am also reading Gangs of New York and it is nice to know what the rich girls ...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:06:00 PST |
The Chocolate War |
I let this one go for too long. Ignoring it for years because it was constantly on school reading lists, I finally gave it a chance because it is on the ALA Banned Book list as well. Boy was it good...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:37:00 PST |
The Mysterious Benedict Society |
There is an advertisement in the paper for gifted children looking for special opportunities and Reynard answers the call. He ends up an underground operative with a mission to save the world. This ...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:26:00 PST |
The Trap |
I always like the ones with alternating voices. This one goes back and forth between the grandfather and grandson. Grandpa, out trapping, catches a leg in his own device. Grandson hovers between tr...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:15:00 PST |
Fat Kid Rules the World |
This audio book was hilarious, LOL, na'mean? Matthew Lillard (Scream/Scooby Doo) reads it and does a great Kurt Cobaine. No, the story didn't have Kurt in it, but the author obviously was paying hom...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:03:00 PST |
Planet Hulk |
I can't help it. I have to report on this one even though I haven't finished it. Clark tells me I only have a few pages until the end, so I feel I've read enough to speak. It reminded me of Gladiat...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:51:00 PST |
The Way |
You go Joseph Bruchac! I haven't turned a page that fast in forever. I realized I was turning fast when I heard the crisp snap of the page as I flipped it.
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:44:00 PST |
Twisted |
Finally, I read it! This is a good guy book, though you wouldn't be able to judge that from the cover. I like the main character, he has everything angsty going for him - misunderstood, on...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:03:00 PST |
Fallen Son - The Death of Captain America |
I thought I was going to be reading about his death, but turns out this one is right after. Everyone is mourning; Spidey is taking it especially hard. They offer the Captain America costum...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:56:00 PST |
The Secret Life of Bees |
Write what you know - well, someone knew a lot about keeping bees. Those parts weren't boring, but if you skim them you'll be fine. My FAVORITE moment - "I started wearing my day-of-the-week panties...
Posted by Mr. Hyde on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:11:00 PST |
