The Distant Hours

Kate Morton does it again! Earlier in the year, I read a book called the "Forgotten Garden". It was an amazing story full of unpredictable twists and turns. I didn't think that she could do it again. I was so very wrong.
The Distant Hours is about a young girl who gets evacuated from London during the Blitz. It was fascinating. The story travels basically through three generations - the Blythe sisters, Meredith and her daughter, Edith.
The story sucks you in and keeps you guessing.
This was a must read. I just loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone!! If you enjoyed The Forgotten Garden, I will so highly recommend The Distant Hours. It starts off strangely, but stay with it. If you like mystery or horror, historical romance... this book has something for everyone!!

Worth the Wait!

The final installment of the Hunger Games was definitely worth the wait. I love having a Nook, this was downloaded at midnight and I started reading it immediately. I couldn't put it down. There were many twists and turns as the author follows Katniss, Prim, Gale and Peta through their story. Most of the twists, you never see coming. I am limited to what I can say here because I don't want to give any spoilers away, but I will say that the finale, though I didn't predict it, was so satisfying.
If you enjoy science fiction/ fantasy books - this series is a MUST

We read this book for one of my book clubs and all I can say is that I am eternally grateful to the two women who recommended this book to me and I think it was an absolutely fantastic way to start of 2010!

I have always thought highly of Michael J. Fox, he just has that "likable" type of personality. From Alex P. Keaton to Marty McFly, I feel like Michael J. Fox has been a part of my life for the last twenty years, and in some ways, he has. He comes off as being the sincere and funny guy next door and after reading his life in his own words, I think that he really is that guy.

Michael refers to himself as an "incurable optimist" and I have to say that I was amazed throughout the book at his constant positive attitude. Even during the Bush years and the lack of funding for research into Parkinson's, Fox didn't just wallow in self pity but rather became a proactive voice both for himself and for millions of others who don't have such a marketable name and face. He never gives up, he never gets down. If he can put his pants on one shaky leg at a time and try to make the world a better place, then I think I can.

This was truly a wonderful book. It was poignant, funny and most of all inspiring. I loved every aspect of it, from hearing about Michael's television career, to the founding of the Michael J. Fox Foundation and finally to his becoming a political activist. I admire his humor, his courage, his strength and most of all his unfailingly positive outlook on life. I recommend this book highly and I think Michael J. Fox is an inspiration....