Not all Vampire Series are created equal

Just finished Last Sacrifice, the final book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. Overall, I'm happy with how the series wrapped up. It was bittersweet to have the series end, but I love it when an author finishes strong, rather than dragging out a series for too long. So kudos to you Richelle Mead! That being said...I see the potential for several spin-off series, and I would not be upset if this were to happen. I really loved this series, I feel that they were well-written and seriously? Great cover art! I really cared about the characters and found myself enjoying each book. If you are on Vampire overload, I totally understand, but if you are willing to give Vamps another chance, this is the series to read.

Opening Day Fever!

It's official. I love Michael Lewis. Who, you might ask? Michael Lewis, the genius author of The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, Moneyball: the Art of Winning an Unfair Game and several other titles which I am sure are amazing. I finally read Moneyball, it had been on my "to-read" list since I read The Blind Side a few years ago and loved it. Now, I am a big sports fan, and loyal to my hometown teams, win or lose, but I'm nowhere near a sports fanatic or expert. I was a little apprehensive about reading The Blind Side, but Lewis made it painless to read and understand more about the game of football, without being didactic and boring. Moneyball did the same for baseball. It was fascinating to get a look at the back end of baseball. The scouting, coaching, wheeling & dealing, trading, even the statistics. There were a few times in the book where the sections on statistics almost got the better of me, but they were peppered with stories and anecdotes that kept me reading.

Moneyball focuses on the story of the Oakland A's and their GM Billy Beane. Love or hate him & his methods, they are fascinating to read about. The Oakland A's became one of the best teams in baseball with one of the lowest payrolls, and this book examines this phenomenon in great detail. Moneyball is also being made into a movie starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. If the pre-season isn't enough for you, pick up this book and read it while you're waiting for Opening Day. GO SOX!!!!

Love Those Gallagher Girls!

So, I finished Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter a few days ago. It's the fourth book in the Gallagher Girls series, and it does not disappoint! This one might actually be my favorite since the first book. It had a ton of action and a cliffhanger ending. If you're looking for a fun series with action, adventure, suspense and a little mystery, look no further. Check the Gallagher Girls out today!