Book Review!

September Fair by Jess Lourey

When finding books for our CSI class who reads 1 fiction book relating to murder, mystery, forensics etc it gets a little difficult to find books that our good choices for our high school students. So when I read a book review on this title I knew we had to get it. Being a MN author and curriculum used book, I felt like it would be a sure win, boy was I right! I am going to go use my rest of my BN gift card to get the rest of the series, since I read the 5th book in the series. The school is going to need them too! She is witty, and writes with so much detail to us "Locals". This book takes place at the Minnesota State Fair and she describes it to a T. Using the street names and other markers that only people who have been to the fairgrounds would appreciate. Her mystery also had a good storyline. I think she writes much like Janet Evanovich, one of my favorites. A funny mystery book sounds wrong, but she got it right!
Her website....http://www.jesslourey.com/

Twilight Series

Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn. Any of these sound familiar to you? Well its the outstanding series by Stephanie Meyer. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn is coming out tomorrow and like a good portion of the nation I am super excited. These books are beautiful written with elegant words and grand descriptions. When first hearing its about Vampires I automatically dismissed it as a fantasy novel, novels i don't' read. But after Freshman girls bugged me enough for this book I just had to read it for myself.
Twilight captivates you right from the start. I couldn't put it down. It drew me in. I was as thirsty for this book, as Vampires as for blood. The book isn't just about Vampires, its about Romance and living in a small Oregon town. I felt as I was inside this town and in the head of Bella and Edward. Upon finishing the first book I quickly read the 2nd and 3rd all within a week. New Moon had me sitting on the couch, the last nice day in late fall, bawling my eyes out. I felt as much emotion as Bella did. The third book is even better than the second wanting the fourth book immediately, but unlike me, having to wait 10 months you can finish the series right up. Stephanie Meyer is an outstanding author. Even if you are not a Young Adult, read the series. I have 2 copies I am willing to give out. You will not be disappointed.