Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

I read this on Saturday.  That was most of my day, I didn't want to stop.  I had to know what happened.  And when I got to the end...I wanted book three to start right away.  Now I have to wait for TWELVE people to read it at the library before I get to.  Boo-urns!  So it doesn't pick up RIGHT where book one left off, it is a couple months past, but it refers to what happened in the end / general idea of what happened in book one.  So in case you didn't read book one, you'll still have the gist of what happened.  Most of the book...has exciting developments!  Two big things, but I can't tell you about them because they are surprising and it will ruin that element if I divulge any more information.  Of course, again, I recommend this to everyone!  I love them and can't wait for Mocking Jay!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Another express read...this was by far one of the best books I've read in a long time.  Captivating.  Not at all what I was expecting, couldn't put it down, absolutely loved it.  I can't wait for the next one.  It isn't gory.  A lot happens....I don't know what to tell you about it!  There are 12 Districts and in each district a girl and a boy's name is drawn to participate in the hunger games; until there is one human left.  So they are forced to kill each other.  They are taken to an arena where the temperature is controlled and even their water sources, weather, etc. is controlled.  So basically they make it as miserable as possible, and if not much action is happening they force the participants together and hope for a good show with bloodshed.  Oh yeah, because they are TELEVISED.  They happen every year, it's a big event to remind everyone how powerless they are.  Anyway, highly recommend it to everyone!

Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich

This is second in the series.  I wanted to read it; will probably keep going with this series as they come out.  I'm waiting for the end to see if Lizzy and Diesel get together.  This one was just as crazy as the first.  Lots of "magic" and adventure.  I really like that she works at a bakery.  Must go start my next book as it is another express loan!

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

I read this after "Handle with Care" but apparently forgot to post it.  I had wanted to read it because I know it was talked about years ago when I was in school but I wasn't as big on reading then as I am now.  And a friend recommended it to me, so I tried it out.  It is very imaginative.  At times depressing.  The ending is...I suppose good, but not what I wanted.  Mainly, the tiger takes off and I wanted him to be a sort of pet for life after the journey they have together.  Anyway, it was ok.  Didn't love it.

Secret Diary of a Call Girl by Anonymous

My sister gave me this book to read.  Not something I'd have picked.  It was random.  That's really my only thought about it.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James

I read this in a couple of days; it was an express loan at the library because it's very popular.  These are my thoughts on the book.  The storyline wasn't very interesting.  They don't get into the sex until about 100 pages in.  Christian is demanding and controlling but it's obviously hot for his character.  Ana is way too god damn innocent...the number of times she says "jeeze" and "there" annoyed me endlessly.  And there is a lot of description for the foreplay areas, but not much when it comes to the actual act.  What I liked best about the book is that Ana has an inner goddess and inner...something else, but these are given life as if they are two other women who glare at Ana or jump up and down, etc. depending on what Ana is doing / thinking.  And of course, the end of the book is writen in such a way to make to want to read the second, all loose ends and hanging in the air.