Pooba - Reading

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

2011-04-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

Okay so I've only read the introduction so I have no idea what it's about!

HCG Diet Made Simple by Harmony Clearwater Grace

2011-02-17T08:01:00.000-08:00

I purchased this on my kindle and it has been a great guide for my diet. It's pretty expensive if you buy it at the book store, like $30! So I suggest buying it on your kindle!

Estate Planning and Taxation

2011-01-04T19:03:00.000-08:00

You DO NOT want to read this. Trust me.

Management Information Systems

2010-10-20T08:35:00.000-07:00

Yeah, my reading material has really changed since I started school!

Advanced Accounting by Debra Jeter

2010-08-31T09:03:00.000-07:00

Damn school.

He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo

2010-07-27T14:57:00.001-07:00

Oh my god this book is hilarious. Not that I'm all gung ho on starting dating again or anything, just heard it was a good read. Okay, well I am okay with "hanging out" which is NOT dating.

I don't know how to date.

That's just weird.

My favorite line so far in the book: "You deserve an f***ing phone call!"

The Jason Show

2010-07-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

Jason is funny, truthful, entertaining, & shocking. What else can you want from a blog? Plus he lives on Wisteria lane, no lie.

I heart him!

Check out The Jason Show

Rescuing Sprite by Mark R. Levin

2010-06-15T09:30:00.000-07:00

My BFF De sent me this book after Dozer died, isn't she sweet? I am still reading it, but I know it's a great book for all dog lovers!

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

2010-04-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

I just started this book last night and so far so good! Here's the synopsis from the back of the book:

"My name was Salmon, like the fish: first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973." So begins the story of Susie Salmon, who is adjusting to her new home in heaven, a place that is not at all what she expected, even as she is watching life on earth continue without her-her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her kill trying to cover his tracks, her fried-stricken family unraveling. Out of unspeakable tragedy and loss, The Lovely Bones succeeds, miraculously, in building a tale filled with hope, humor, suspense, even joy.

Mayhem & Moxie

2010-04-15T13:08:00.000-07:00

I absolutely ADORE these girls, some of you may remember them as the Three Bay B Chicks. Well now they are all growed up and have become Moxie and Mayhem! Their blog has a bit of everything for every body. It's hilarious, informative, sincere, honest, and of course has the best giveaways!

Check them out, you're sure to be entertained!

I'm Here

2010-04-07T08:35:00.001-07:00

The best ex-stripper blog you'll ever read.

Christine is an amazing writer and is currently working on her book Tales From An Ex Stripper. I can't wait for her book to come out, I thoroughly enjoy her blog so I know I will love her book.

This is a girl who has experienced a lot in her life and is not afraid to talk about it. Some of her stories are funny, some are heart wrenching, but they all are worth while.

I love this blog!

A Nut In A Nutshell

2010-04-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

Blue Violet, she is a nut!

I love her blog, and not just because I've won some of her giveaways! I love her blog because she's honest, hilarious, down to earth and the sweetest girl you'll ever meet!

She just got a new blog design so Check her out!

Corked: A Memoir, by Kathryn Borel

2010-03-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

I won this book from The Broken Teepee and thought it was perfect for me. You know I am interested in wine so I am excited to read it.

It's about a girl who's father is a wine connoisseur and has tried to teach her everything he knows about wine since she was a little girl, but she just doesn't have any interest. The two go on a wine tour together in Paris and France and the daughter hopes to force herself to learn about wine and impress her father.

Let's Have A Cocktail

2010-03-10T08:35:00.001-08:00

I love JennyMac! Her blog is always entertaining and she is a very talented writer. She is able to put into words what many people are thinking but unable to say and she does it beautifully!

Every day.

You should check her out!

Smart Organizing by Sandra Felton

2010-02-25T15:59:00.000-08:00

Yes. Another Organizing book

Shop Your Closet, by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli

2010-02-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

If you hate shopping and have no sense of style, like me, then this book is for you!

Project: Organization

2010-02-03T08:19:00.001-08:00

I started this book to keep me motivated in my organization efforts. I am actually just reading it while I wait to receive a few other organization books that have been recommended to me.

This book is very simple. It does have a lot of good ideas for organizing your house and your life, however I have found that I disagree with some of the suggested techniques.

But as far as the motivation factor goes, it does the job. I'm staying motivated and excited about my organization project!

Piece by Piece by Tori Amos & Ann Powers

2010-01-11T11:16:00.000-08:00

Read the review.

This is a behind the scenes look into Tori's life as an artist, career woman, mother, and feminist. It is written in a dialogue format including conversations between Ann Powers and Tori in which Tori shares herself with the reader.

She starts out talking about her life, growing up, her childhood as a musician and Preacher's daughter, and how her love for music formed. She then takes you with her on her journey into her career. The ups and downs of the music business and life in general.

My favorite part about the book is that she explains the meaning behind a lot of her songs in these pages! She explains where she gets her inspiration, why each album is different but are all a piece of her and also how the songs can change meaning with time.

Tori is an amazing woman who truly knows who she is and what she wants. Her life is centered around Mary Magdalene and she dives into the myths and archetypes of women in general including the Native American Corn Maiden, Demeter and Persephone, Aphrodite and Venus. She is very connected with mother earth and the life she creates. She is a Goddess and I love her.

She is an inspiration.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

2009-12-28T11:48:00.000-08:00

This is the second book in the Hunger Games series.

So far so good, however I am not yet liking it as much as the first. We'll see if I still feel that way when I'm finished...

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

2009-12-28T11:35:00.000-08:00

I started this book while on vacation in Hawaii and after reading the Hunger Games, I found the beginning of The Road to be a little slow moving. But it did pick up and I ended up quite enjoying the book.

Well, maybe enjoying is the wrong word to use, this book was just very depressing. It's another post apocalyptic book where there are only a few people still alive on Earth. The story follows a father and son as they travel South in hopes of warmer weather and civilization with "the good guys". They have to travel discreetly in order to avoid "the bad guys" who are the humans who have banned together to become cannibals and are in constant search of a "meal".

Gross, I know. But don't worry, it's a good book, however I was a little disappointed with the ending which was a little short and abrupt.

It is now a movie that should be coming out soon, I'm curious to see how well they adapted the book into a screen play. I will definitely be seeing the movie and I definitely recommend this book but it is not one I will be reading again. Too depressing.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2009-12-21T15:13:00.000-08:00

I read this book while in Hawaii and loved it! It's one of those that you can't put down. It's a novel that takes place in the future which is in sort of a post apocalypse circumstance. The world is now divided into districts that are controlled by one division called the Capitol.

The Capitol forces the districts to each send one boy and one girl to participate in The Hunger Games, which is basically a fight to the death with only one winner. All other 23 participates are killed during the games.

The storyline focuses on one particular girl, Katniss, and her struggles living in the most poverty stricken district and participating in The Hunger Games.

I'm usually not into the sci-fi type books but I really loved this one. I can't wait to read the second book in the series, Catching Fire.

Show No Fear by Marliss Melton

2009-11-13T07:28:00.000-08:00

I won this book at a giveaway Alexis was hosting over at Running Away? I'll Help You Pack! This was one out of three books I won on her site!

I just started it yesterday (11/12/09) but I'll give you a little synopsis from the author.

Lucy, a CIA agent, takes on the assignment to rescue American hostages in Columbia where they are being held captive by rebel terrorists. She is pretty excited to take on the assignment until she finds out that her partner will be Gus Atwater, the man who broke her heart many years ago. The plot follows the two on their adventure trying to free the hostages and I'm sure a love story will be intertwined as well.

I'm not usually into love stories but this one seems to have suspence as well so I will let you know what I think after I finish.

Pobre Ana by Blaine Ray

2009-11-12T07:32:00.001-08:00

This book is probably not even worth posting here but it's what I'm reading right now so I guess I will.

It's all in Spanish, it's a great book for beginning Spanish speakers. (like myself!)

Sarah Bellum's Tales of Wit and Charm

2009-11-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

I love Sarah's blog! I've been reading it for a over a year now after she was interviewed on a local news station with Dooce. I also love her tweets. I don't know where she comes up with this stuff but it is brilliant. Plus I can totally relate to her because she is a Utah native and a recovering Mormon just like me.

Confessions From A Mormon Bachelor Pad

2009-10-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Oh man, I am loving this blog. For anyone that moved out to go to college, whether Mormon or not, has got to read this. Holy crap does it bring back memories from the good ol' college days!

It is totally anonymous so these guys post everything about their lives. Mostly their dating lives, who doesn't want to hear dirty gossip about horny RMs? Especially if you are a girl who used to date those horny RMs?!?!

(Yes De & Hev, this includes you!)

Real Simple

2009-10-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

So I have this magazine overflow problem so I decided I better put them to use and read them! Even though Real Simple doesn't have any crosswords, it does have a lot of cool ideas for your home so I like it anyway.

The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

2009-09-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

Kasey from Beautiful Mess told me about this book and since I was on a polygamy kick earlier this summer, why not continue it with this one?

It's a novel that has two story lines. The first is of the 19th wife of Brigham Young back in the 1800's, and the second is of a current day wife of a polygamist. I found that the second story line of the current day sister wife was lacking. I really just wanted to skip over that story and continue with the wife of Brigham Young. I really don't understand why he even had that second story line, I think it took away from the book rather than added entertaining fiction.

The is a novel so it does not claim to be non-fiction but it does tell of a true story and includes journals and other non-fictional writings. It was very interesting to read especially because it spoke of real life events that happened right where I live and I could actually visit the places spoken of in the book.

I'd be curious to hear of a Mormon's opinion of the book and if they think it correctly depicted the Mormon religion.

Take Better Family Photos

2009-09-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

An Easy To Use Guide For Capturing Life's Most Treasured Events.

I found this book at the library thinking it might help me understand photography better but just flipping through it, I've noticed most of it is pretty common sense. I hope there are some instructions to help me understand how to use my camera better.

We'll see.

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

2009-08-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

I don't quite remember what compelled me to read this book. I always hear something somewhere about a book or band and then I just have to go find out more. So I decided to read it. So far, it is long! Okay so I'm only on Chapter 4, but it seems so long because she is just giving the background of her mom's life right now.

Oh, I guess I shouldn't assume everyone knows what this book is about! The author is Joan Crawford's daughter who writes about her life growing up with her very crazy mother. I've only seen parts of the movie "Mommie Dearest" so I want to read the book before I see the whole thing.

You know me, I love reading about when bad things happen to good people. Why? I have no idea.

Update 9/9/09

So I'm almost done with the book and have noticed that I've lost interest in the second half. The beginning of the book is great when Christina documents the interactions between her and her mother but the second half of the book is full of their correspondence through letters. Which gets a little tiring and a bit on the boring side.

However, it does make me want to watch a Joan Crawford movie!

When Angels Intervene to Save the Children by Hartt Wixcom

2009-08-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I picked this book up at the library, I just grabbed it and left. It's a really quick read and I have to admit I didn't really finish it all the way through.

It's about the Cokeville, Wyoming bombing incident on May 16, 1986. Some crazy guy held an elementary school hostage asking $2 million dollars per kid. The authors of the book are parents of one of the student hostages and they describe the events leading up to the bombing as well as the after math.

I thought the book was interesting up until after the bombing. That is when the authors go all spiritual and try to convince you that angels were present and saved the children. I'm not saying I don't believe in angels and spirituality or anything like that, it's just that the book got boring during that part.

I know, I'm weird, if it doesn't keep my attention then I just don't finish it. I can't say that I would recommend the book, but I didn't think it was quite a waist of my time, it kept me busy when I was bored.

In Plain Sight by Tom Smart & Lee Benson

2009-07-31T08:57:00.000-07:00

I loved this book. The author is Elizabeth Smart's Uncle who reveals everything that went on behind the scenes in the Elizabeth Smart investigation. How the police did not investigate important leads because they just wanted to close the case. Their suspect was dead and they just wanted to wrap it up.

It was so interesting to learn about how the media influenced the investigation. I remember the day they found her because I was at work and she was found just down the street from my building! I love true stories and this one obviously hits close to home for me.

Mommywood by Tori Spelling

2009-07-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

I just love Tori. I read her other book, sTori Telling, and loved it. I love her reality TV show "Tori & Dean - Home Sweet Hollywood".

She is seriously hilarious! I love how open she is on her show, you should check it out.

No Man Knows My History by Fawn M. Brodie

2009-07-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is my second time reading this book but I thought it'd be a good end (hopefully) to my little polygamy kick. It's a pretty controversial book about Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church. Believe you me I've got a lot to say about the Mormon church but because most of my family is Mormon, I will keep my opinions to myself.

At least for now.

Stolen Innocence

2009-06-17T06:46:00.000-07:00

After reading Escape, I guess I'm on some sort of polygamy kick. I was so appalled by Escape that when I found Stolen Innocence, I just couldn't stop myself.

Update 7/7/09:

I just finished the book last night and it was a good read. At first I felt the author repeated herself a lot while telling about her childhood, and at times did not pay attention to chronological order, but in part II it really got better.

This is a nonfictional book and the content was truly shocking about the FLDS culture. Unlike Escape, this book goes into the trial against Warren Jeffs which happened right here in Utah so that was interesting hearing it from the witness's perspective.

Overall I loved the book, definitely worth a read!

Escape by Carolyn Jessop

2009-05-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

I love reading Non-Fiction and haven't done so in a while. This one is about a woman who grew up in a Polygamist FLDS community and how she was able to escape.

I seriously cannot believe that these people live like this! I just can't fathom how they can believe that what they are doing and the way they are living is what God wants them to do!

Makes me sick. This book was such a good book, kept me reading right through to the end. This woman's story is incredible you've gotta read it!

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

2009-04-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

I had to put the True Blood series on hold again so that I can read this book before I see the play this Saturday. I can't wait to go!

I just started it and I was surprised at how adult the book is. Since it's a spin off from The Wizard of Oz, I thought it'd be a kids book. But definately not! It's the Wicked Witch of the West's side of the story and how she grew up to be the witch she is today.

So far it's pretty interesting. The writing may be a little hard to follow at first because it is written in an old fashion style, but you get used to it pretty fast.

I'll let ya know what I think when I'm done!

Update: 5/6/09 Didn't finish it before the musical but it didn't really matter because the musical is WAY different from the book. Still reading though...

I LOVED THE MUSICAL!

It Sucked And Then I Cried, by Heather B. Armstrong

2009-03-31T06:39:00.000-07:00

I had to put Sookie on hold because I finally got this book in the mail last week. I had pre ordered it back in January!

So far I love it. No surprise because I love her blog dooce.com. The book is about her pregnancy and postpartum depression, among other things. Her writing is just so entertaining in itself and the story is good too.

I can just relate to her in SO many ways and not just because we are both stuck in freezing Utah! I'm just waiting to run into her at the grocery store someday and then we'll be BFFs forever.

LOL

Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris

2009-03-23T08:19:00.000-07:00

On to the next book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. Too bad Eric is no longer under that spell, it was kinda nice to have a naive Eric in the last book.

Now who is Sookie gonna end up with? I'm still waiting for her to get back together with Bill.....we'll see!

(Oh, and does anyone else think that the title's of her books are just cheesy?)

Dead To The World by Charlaine Harris

2009-02-19T09:23:00.000-08:00

Okay, I'm back to my Sookie Stackhouse series!

Just finished and I though this was a good one. No Bill in this one either which I was okay with because Sookie had an interesting time with Eric. I like Eric a lot better when he has no memorie of who he is....much better!

Plus what happens to Sookie's brother makes me excited to start the next book to see what happens to him!

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

2009-02-11T12:31:00.000-08:00

Ok I finished this book and it has changed my life! Want to know the secret to life?

Read. This. Book.

It is my new Bible. I keep it at my bedside to reference it anytime I need to. With the secret you can basically accomplish anything that you want to in life! Loose weight, get rich, cure diseases, or just get happy!

Everyone needs to read this book, suddenly everything in my life makes sense. Everything I've learned as a child and everything I've experienced as an adult all makes perfect sense.

I highly recommend this one! Thanks Dennelle!

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

2009-01-31T21:38:00.000-08:00

I finally finished this book and I loved it! If your looking for a page turner, this is it! I liked it better than the Da Vinci Code for sure and I can't wait for this movie to come out. They better not screw it up or I'm gonna be pissed!

I'm seriously amazed with Dan Brown. He must have done years of research to write his books! All the crap he knows is crazy, it really is so interesting. When Alex read this book he would stay up until 2 am because he couldn't put it down. I woke up one time and there he was next to me in bed on his laptop looking up some interesting facts from the book.

So if you can't tell, I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

2009-01-11T12:52:00.000-08:00

Just finished! I really liked this one, definately better than Living Dead In Dallas.

This book reminded me so much of the 2nd book in the Twilight series. You know the one where Edward leaves for the whole book and Bella spends all her time with Jacob? Yep, pretty close to the same plot line here...

...hmmmmm...

Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris

2008-12-30T16:15:00.001-08:00

So this is the 2nd book in the "True Blood" series, it didn't keep my attention as much as the first one. Is it possible I like the first book better because I liked the cover of the 1st book better? The cover of this book totally throws you off to what's inside and I'm sorry to say that I DO judge a book by it's cover.

There's nothing better than a pretty book don't you think?

Dead Until Dawn by Charlaine Harris

2008-12-29T14:42:00.000-08:00

So because I am a Twilight fan I wanted to read these vampire books by Charlaine Harris to see how they compare to Stephanie Meyers books. These books were written before Meyer ever wrote the Twilight series so I can't help but think she pretty much stole her vampire ideas from Harris, or at least she was inspired by Harris.

Harris' books are like an R-rated version of Twilight. For everyone that was frustrated over Bella and Edward's non physical relationship, Dead Until Dawn is for you! This book is only for adults because of the sexual content!

In Harris' books, the girl falls in love with the vampire just like in Twilight, but the girl is the one who can read minds instead of the vampire. And since the girl, Sooki, is the one who reads minds she can't read the mind of her vampire, Bill.

Yep, Bill the vampire!

I did like this book and thought it was interesting because the vampires were supposed to be accepted by humans now because of the invention of synthetic blood. So since the Vampire's don't have to kill humans to survive, they have been able to live in the same society as humans.

I've decided to continue reading the series, the next one is "Living Dead in Dallas" so we'll see if they keep my interest.

Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

2008-12-24T11:26:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed this book, I've never seen the movie and wanted to read the book first. It's a great short read.

A Cry in the Night by Mary Higgins Clark

2008-12-10T11:33:00.001-08:00

Again.

My mom's friend gave her a bunch of old Mary Higgins Clark books so I thought I'd re-read them!

The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

2008-12-01T07:58:00.001-08:00

I've read this book before but I have totally forgot what it was all about. I just remember I liked it.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

2008-11-24T12:35:00.000-08:00

Again.

Sisters of Misery by Megan Kelley Hall

2008-11-07T14:00:00.000-08:00

A spooky story, great for a Halloween read! It took me a while to really get into it, but once I did I had to finish it.

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

2008-11-05T13:42:00.000-08:00

The Life Before Her Eyes by Laura Kasischke

2008-11-05T13:41:00.000-08:00

sTori Telling by Tori Spelling

2008-11-05T13:38:00.002-08:00

Pride & Predjudice by Jane Austen

2008-11-05T13:38:00.001-08:00

Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer

2008-11-05T13:37:00.000-08:00