Murder on a Bad Hair Day (Southern Sisters Mystery #2)

Two and a half stars out of Five. If halves don't count then I will give it three stars. Some days I wish I could give a book a half of a star for a review. For this book I would only give it two and a half stars. The beginning of the book, the first line in the book, not a good starter. Did not grab me and make me want to keep on reading. Very disappointed. I did find some part humorous. However, I had a hard time believing that the main characters were in their 60s. I don't know any women in their 60s that act like these woman, but maybe there are a few out there in this world. The pace of the story was kind of slow pace. Through out the whole book there was no part that just grabbed me and hooked me to want to keep on reading. I only finished the book because of the reading program I am with for my public library. This was a simple easy mystery book. Not really a good mystery type story however. If you are into simple mystery minus the extra details, this book is for you.

How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway

Five out of Five Stars Though I listen to the book on audio, I enjoyed listening from beginning to the end. I enjoyed the beginning of the audio book how they used a Japanese woman read and then an American Woman read part two. While listening to the story I laughed a few times, was able to relate a few times, and a few touching moments. But I do have to admit, if I were to read the book as opposed to listening to the book I may have had a difficult time trying to read the book.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Four out of Five Stars Yes, I am just now reading The Polar Express for the first time. I choose this book because of my library's winter reading program. My children and I enjoy reading this book together and compared each page to the movie. I am sorry to say, this might be the only book that I enjoyed the movie more. :)

Foreclosed (The Mitzy Neuhaus Mysteries #1) by Traci Tyne Hilton

Two out of Five Stars For this being a mystery book, I wasn't on the edge of my seat. I wasn't excited to turn the page. The book was a easy flow read, yet and lack of excitement that I look for when I read any type of mystery was a Debbie downer for me. The whole mystery that the book was focused on seemed more like a little kids mystery then an adult read mystery.

Fly Trap (Hardcover) by Dina Anastasio

Three out of Five Stars I enjoy reading to and with my children. My only son who is 9 years old in the 3rd grade read this book with me. He currently in a reading program in school, due to the fact he has some reading issues. However, he is doing a wonderful job this year. With this book I read a page and he read a page. On the page I read I would mess up a word and he was to correct me. He did a great job and had fun doing as such. As for the book, it was an easy flowing children's book. Enjoyable story. However, I think the cover is a little extreme compared to how the book actually was.

A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917 by Amy Ephron

Four out of Five Stars A 200 page book that took only a few hours to read. Was a page turner all the way to the end. And then the last page just left you breathless. There is someone for everyone. But sometimes we make poor choices and end up with the wrong person. Don't let that be YOU!

The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois

Three out of Five Stars I totally enjoy reading programs at the library, because it opens up doors that one may have never opened. My first book of the year is "The Twenty-One Balloons" by William Pene du Bois. It was of a simple read for a new year. However, very enjoyable story. One may never know where the wind might blow, but where it does blow might be well worth the adventure!

Sorry

I must apologize for the lack of book reviews that have been done by me. This year my goal is to read no less than 75 books. I will work hard to keep every updated with new book reviews. Promise!  :)