The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein

Finished: 3/18/2011

Total Pages: 321

Stars: 3

Memorable Quotes: (There were a ton but I didn't have anything to write with so I didn't write them down.)

‎"Such a simple concept, yet so true: that which we manifest is before us; we are creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves."

Sarah's Key

by Tatiana De Rosnay

Finished: 5/7/2011

Total Pages: 293

Stars: 4

** TNBBC Group Read

First Comes Love, Then Comes Malaria

by Eve Brown-Waite

Finished: 5/4/2011

Total Pages: 320

Stars: 4

** Reading Challenge (Task 5.2)

(Won from First Reads!!)

Book Blogger Hop: March 25-28, 2011

The Book Blogger Hop is hosted weekly at Crazy for Books.

This week's question is:

"If you could physically put yourself into a book or series…

which one would it be and why?"

I would have to go with the Chronicles of Narnia. I haven't read any of the books in a really long time (since elementary school) but I remember thinking it was really neat. It would be fun to be part of those stories, as a kid :) ... Speaking of which, I would REALLY love to read those books again soon!

Friday Fill-ins: 3/25/11

Hosted at Friday Fill-Ins.

1. Why does it have to stop raining?? :(

2. A half dozen is equal six.

3. My favorite breakfast includes FRENCH TOAST!!!

4. Haroun and the Seas of Stories was the last book I read but I didn't think it was as good as I imagined.

5. I am SO glad it's almost the 30th.

6. Ice cream would make me feel better right now.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out with the family, tomorrow my plans include watching basketball, and Sunday I want to relax with a good book!

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

by Salman Rushdie

Finished: 3/21/11

Total Pages: 224

Stars: 3

**Lost Lit

Relation to Lost:

*This book is being read by Desmond on Flight 815 in the flash-sideways timeline. ("LA X, Part 1")

*I also found the following article speculating on how the novel ties into the show: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20357575,00.html

Friday Fill-Ins: 3/18/11

Hosted at Friday Fill-In.

1. I love to go to the beach because I find it soothing.

2. Surprise?! it’s the quality!

3. The last thing I had to eat was breakfast for dinner!

4. Studying is no longer essential.

5. Please take a moment to breathe.

6. Hopes and dreams have brought you this far.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to SLEEP, tomorrow my plans include relaxing and Sunday, I want to make plenty of time to catch up on reading!