Confessions of a Book Lover: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Absolutely fell in love with this story from the very beginning!

 It was a heartfelt story that made me laugh, cry, smile, and gasp in shock as I followed the lives of several women.

I read this book in about a day and a half to two days.

As long as you can get past the language and vocabulary, this is a terrific book full of hope and inspiration.

{I actually enjoyed that the author wrote how the women would have spoken during that time period.}

Goodreads

I recently found out about goodreads and decided to join.

 

I thoroughly enjoy reading, so obviously I am going to join a website that allows me to mark the books I have read, what I want to read, and what I am currently reading.  In addition, I get suggestions for new books from the website and from the individuals I follow and am friends with.

If you are a member of goodreads, add me as a friend or follow me by clicking here.  By doing this you will be able to see the books I am currently reading, along with the books I have already read.

Thank you to all my beautiful readers!

Making Progress on my 101 in 1001 list

I'm so ecstatic!

I have been making progress on my 101 in 1001 list for the Day Zero project.  I have completed quite a few items that I haven't had time to create posts about yet, but I am working on it.

But, today's post is about two items that are on my list.

The first is my Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith.  I could not be happier to have this book in my possession.  As a matter of fact, I did not just get the one {1} book, but I got a total of five {5} books like this, and they are all by her.

{Walmart.com *where I ordered my box set from*}

The photo above shows the box set of three {3} of the books that I bought.

In addition to the books, I also bought a piggy bank a couple of days ago.  I took the time tonight to get all of the tape and paper off of it so that I could start putting some change in it.  I hope that I will be able to fill my piggy bank up several times during the course of my 1001 days I am on this journey.

Well, that is all for now my lovelies!

Thank you all for following and/or reading my blog!

Confessions of a Book Lover: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Overall, this was a good read. 

At first, I really could not get into this book, but I promised myself I was going to read it all the way through, no matter what.

I am sure glad I did.  It turned out to be a good book, with a very interesting story line about books, reading, and a book society or club.  If you do decide to read it, just don't give up on it.  Keep reading it until the end - it will be worth it!

It sparked my interest, mainly because I am a book lover and always have been!

And, as stated in my blog about inspirational notes, I am leaving notes in all the books I read now.  So, here is the note that I left in this one!

My 101 in 1001 (#20)

#20

{Leave an inspirational note inside a book for someone to find}

I have the note in the book, now I need to get the book back to the library.  I plan on doing this on Monday so that I can pick up more books to read!

I believe I am going to do this for every one of the 20 books that I read on my "101 in 1001" list.

Confessions of a Book Lover: Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

This book is one of my faves so far.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

I read it within a day (about 8 hours, with breaks)!

It is an amazing story for believers and non-believers of Christ.

I took extra pics of the back cover (enlarged), so that you can possibly read the details about the book.

If you read it, let me know what you think.

*This is my 1st book of 20 as suggested by friends.  It is part of my "101 in 1001" list!*



20 friends = 20 books

Ok my lovelies - since I consider any of my followers/readers my friends, I am trusting you to help me out here.

One of my goals for my "101 in 1001" is to ask 20 friends to suggest one book each for me to read.

So, can some of you please suggest some interesting reads for me?  I enjoy plenty of books, and I love to read.  I am actually interested in a couple of books already, but since this is up to my friends, you have free reign, and I will read what you suggest.

Please post your suggestions in the comments.

And, thank you so much my *beautiful* friends!

*Thank you everyone who has suggested a book so far*

Here is my list so far:
1. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo (suggested by Jessica)
2. The Help by Kathryn Stockett (suggested by Alisha W.)
3. The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows (suggested by Brunette & Blessed)
4. Under the Dome by Stephen King (suggested by Woody)
5. My Hand Came Away Red by Lisa McKay (suggested by Kasi)
6. Captivating and Wild at Heart by John Eldredge (suggested by Josh H.) (I know it's two {2} books, but I am reading them both & counting it as one!)
7. Life of Pi by Yann Martel (suggested by TaurMe)
8. The Pearl by John Steinbeck (suggested by RooPlusTwo)
9. One Day by David Nicholls (suggested by Laura)
10. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (suggested by Amanda)
11. The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (suggested by Sasha)
12. Wobbly Legs on a Firm Foundation by Nia Stivers (suggested by Eli)
13. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (suggested by Ashley)
14. The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven by Kevin Malarkey (suggested by Sherrie S.)
15. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (suggested by Melissa)
16.  The House of Night Series by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast (suggested by Melissa C.)


I still need four {4} book suggestions, so if you are reading this and you have not suggested a book for me to read, please do so! :)