Monday, September 29, 2014

Attachments

Book #248 (Unique books)
Book #27 in 2014
Attachments
by Rainbow Rowell
"'Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you . . . '

Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It's company policy.) But they can't quite bring themselves to take it seriously. They go on sending each other endless and endlessly hilarious e-mails, discussing every aspect of their personal lives.

Meanwhile, Lincoln O'Neill can't believe this is his job now- reading other people's e-mail. When he applied to be "internet security officer," he pictured himself building firewalls and crushing hackers- not writing up a report every time a sports reporter forwards a dirty joke.

When Lincoln comes across Beth's and Jennifer's messages, he knows he should turn them in. But he can't help being entertained-and captivated-by their stories.

By the time Lincoln realizes he's falling for Beth, it's way too late to introduce himself.

What would he say . . . ?"

September 21st to 29th - 9 days - kindle version

Notes:
4 for 4 I am in love with Rainbow Rowell's books and writing style.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Iron Man

Book #247 (Unique books)
Book #26 in 2014
The Iron Man
by Ted Hughes
"Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world."

September 25th - a couple hours - 80 pages

Notes:
Read aloud to Orin, 5.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Isla and the Happily Ever After

Book #246 (Unique books)
Book #25 in 2014
Isla and the Happily Ever After
by Stephanie Perkins
"Love ignites in the City That Never Sleeps, but can it last? 


Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on introspective cartoonist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to confront the challenges every young couple must face, including family drama, uncertainty about their college futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. "

September 16th to 20th - 5(ish) days - kindle version

Notes:
I LOVE STEPHANIE PERKINS. I think this is my favourite of her books.

Started on the plane from Portland to Dublin, and then finished at Barbara's house.