Last 5 Books

So I set a resolution this year, to read 100 books. I've been HORRIBLE at keeping this blog up to date. So here I am to redeem myself. Here are the last five books I've read, and what I thought.

1. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children By Ransom Riggs

This is an absolutely FANTASTIC book. I inhaled it. I'd seen it all over, on lists for YA fiction. I picked it up and was hooked from page one. Pretty much it's a book based on old pictures. The author builds a story around old black and white photos. It's addicting. If you need an easy, well written read, this is the book for you. (Also, I just picked up the sequel, so here's to great books!)

2. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Again, I've seen this book all over the place, without ever having read it. I cannot believe I'd never read this book. It was addicting. It does have some "adult" content, and I don't know that I would recommend it to the faint of heart, for that reason, but it is an incredible post-apocalyptic novel. The ending was not what I expected, but it was fitting.

3. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of The West by Gregory Maguire

I went to the musical in high school and have wanted to read this book since. It was a little hard to get into, and in some parts hard to follow, but over all it was a pretty good read. Again, this book has some adult content, and I know that deters some readers, but I found the rest of the story to be quite good. After the first few chapters, the books seemed to ebb and flow at a nice rate. It was definitely more in depth than the musical, but it was helpful to have the background information.

4. Rules of Civility by Amor Towels

This book is AMAZING. It has a Gatsby-esque feeling, and it is SO GOOD. If you like historical fiction at all, GO READ THIS BOOK.

5. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

I read this book after learning about Gone Girl. This is a dark book, which is Flynn's style. I would not recommend this book for someone looking for a happy read. It's mystery, and to be honest, pretty depressing. If you are looking for a chilling book, that will stay with you for sometime, then this is it.

So there you have it. I will try and stay on top of this blog, and I'm hoping my 100 book challenge will help that. Coming next, 5 classics every serious reader should get through.

Until next time!

H.