Behind the Willows » love

The Beach House by Jane Green

Jessie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:30:35 +0000

Some times it’s good to have a book that will be just exactly what you are looking for. No big surprises, just comfort in reliability and happy endings. This book fit that perfectly when I needed it to.

Would I recommend it? It’s not high class literature, but if you are, say, sick in bed and can barely focus and just need to get your mind on something else, it’s just about perfect.

The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare

Jessie — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:34:30 +0000

The best I can describe these books is that they were like packages of Double Stuff Oreo cookies hiding in my cupboard.

Now, for me, packages of Oreos in the cupboard don’t last long. I intend to make them last for days, intend being the key word here. But they are just so fun to eat, supremely tasty, with the added bonus of being a comfort food that you don’t have to actually cook and so addictive that even if I just eat two… and two… and two… all of a sudden I have no more Oreos.

Do I get anything out of the Oreos other than a great sugar high and happy munching? Nope.

Will I continue to eat Oreos? Of course.

Do I love Oreos and recommend them to my friends? Without a doubt.

Start here!

Would I recommend these books? Only if you like Oreos.

No, seriously, they have nothing to do with Oreos. Other than that they are fun, addicting and, while I hate to say it – I fear I have to, nutritionally empty. But they are completely fat free, unless of course you eat them with Oreos – it’s your call!

Rhett Butlers People by Donald McCaig

Jessie — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:30:21 +0000

Let this be a lesson for us all.

Repeat after me:

“Do not let your ten month old choose library books for you.”

Would I recommend it? Not so much.

The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot

Jessie — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:59:08 +0000

I’m not sure if it’s the elaborate feasts and celebrations, the crazy dresses, the scandalous going-ons, the hands off approach of raising children or the treasonous intrigue but whatever it is I love a good historical fiction full of kings and queens.

Would I recommend it? Even with it’s alternating view points between the two sisters I don’t think it’s quite as good as say something by Phillipa Gregory. But, if you have run out of Gregory’s works this one fits the bill!

The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Jessie — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:00:42 +0000

Once upon a time things were much different around here. I had one dog who liked to sleep all day, no job, a new husband who worked first shift and on this particular day a good book. I woke up early to kiss my hard working husband goodbye, layed down on the couch ( we don’t have one of those anymore either) and started reading The Time Travelers Wife. Many hours later he got home from work and I was still laying on the couch saying “shhh don’t talk I only have a few pages left!” Ever since when ever this book comes up John tells about how he went to work with my reading it on the couch and how I was still there when he came home. Which is clearly ridiculous, I’m sure I got up to eat and pee at least once while he was gone.

I just re-read this book and while circumstances have changed (two crazy dogs, three kids, husband on second shift and no couch) it took me two days to read this time and I still loved it.

Clara is sleeping on the chair downstairs tonight because the thunder keeps getting in her ears.

Would I recommend it? For certain. I know there is a movie out there. I’m never watching it. The book is perfect. Don’t see the movie, read the book.