Summer Reading Celebration

I ordered this book for my husband and me too listen to together. We both enjoy history and it sounded like an interesting story. I should have been forewarned by the almost opening page which described two survivors of the wreck found engaging in an act which could only be described as cannabilism. Philbeook doesn't spare any detail in this book. From that opening scene to the blood spurting out of a harpooned whale's spout he almost seems to revel in bringing the grotesque to light, and he spates no detail. I actually think that there was not enough of a story here and Philbeook had to add every detail and side excursion into other related and unrelated incidents to flesh it out. I much preferred the story of Shackleton and the Endurance to this book.

The Road From Home is and exciting and engaging book. David Kherdian perfectly tells the story about how in 1915, the Turkish government began to abolish all the Armenians in the country. I highly recommend reading this book, for it depicts one of the worst holocausts ever, and offers a fantastic tale of the misfortune the Armenians faced.

Heart of Darkness was a fantastic read. It told of a thrilling adventure and depicted the main character, Marlow, as brave, but not faultless. The story had many ups and downs, I never knew what was going to happen next!

4.5 stars. I loved this book! Emerson and Maverick have my heart! Can’t wait for Hudson’s book.

Interesting read and great pictures of this military jet. My grandson loved it.

The inspiration for "Moby Dick" Even if nonfiction isn't your thing, you'll love this!! Its amazing how we underestimate nature.... I will be visiting Nantucket as soon as possible to see where this ill fated ship launched from.

4.75 stars. I loved this book! Emma and Justin have my heart!

I liked this book. It’s wasn’t my favorite. Can’t wait to read Jasper and Sloane’s story.

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Huang, an author on the Autism spectrum herself, is a very sweet book about Stella and Michael. Stella has Asperger’s and struggles with relationships. She hires Michael to help her in that dept, and their working relationship evolves into more. I really enjoyed this one. It’s definitely spicier than I ever expected going into it.

I loved this book! Jasper and Sloane have my heart! Can’t wait to read reckless.