As I looked on Goodreads and saw all the books I was currently reading I decided it was time to actually finish a few of them. I loved Fablehaven. It was a lot of fun to read it with my sweet husband. When Heather and I went to Spokane to surprise Sarah for her birthday I picked up her copy of Inkheart. That is the book I finished next. It was a good book. Not great, but good. After that I finished the book And They Were Not Ashamed. It is a great book on true intimacy. The last three chapters are about how and when to teach children about intimacy. I have it here for anyone who would like to borrow it. Then I finsihed Forest Born. This is the fourth book in the Bayorn series . I loved the way Shannon Hale brought all the stories together in this last one. I just started reading the first book in 39 clues. I am looking forward to this fun journey. I also ordered a bunch more books just in case I run out. Anyone who would like to check out my collection you are more than welcome to borrow them.

Deena

The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayak

So, I don't know if you know this about me but I've been trying to read alot and learn about history and politics and what not. I've heard for quite a while now alot about The Road to Serfdom and so I finally got around to reading it. I highly recommend it, especially if you want to understand what true/classical Liberalism was really all about. The word has been so tainted, misunderstood and abused that society at large as little to no understanding of it. Liberal has that same root as liberty. Hayak does a great job of explaining his position and the importance of Liberalism in Democracy. I have a lot of respect for Classical Liberalism.

Hayak wrote the book as WWII was ending. There is quite a bit in there about how Nazi Germany came about, and how much of the same philosophy that led to Nazism had been already spreading around Europe. Sadly much of that trend has continued though with less horrific results.

He being Liberal and I being Conservative there are some things that I didn't exactly agree with :) But, it was really valuable to read that real Liberal perspective and there was a whole heck of a lot that I did agree with. Here are some quotes that I found to be spot on. On the importance of having freedom to succeed and to fail, "Either both the choice and the risk rest with the individual or he is relieved of both." On Humility, "Individualism is thus and attitude of humility before the social process and of tolerance to other opinions and is the exact opposite of that intellectual hubris which is at the root of the demand for comprehensive direction of the social process." On morals and freedom, "What our generation is in danger of forgetting is not only that morals are of necessity a phenomenon of individual conduct but also that they can exist only in the sphere in which the individual is free to decide for himself and is called upon voluntarily to sacrifice personal advantage to the observance of a moral rule."

Excellent read.

Fablehaven's Final Book Rocks!!

Done!!! Thank you to Bill and Deena for indeed hurrying themselves through the book. It was a good read. Totally couldn't put it down and finished it in 2 1/2 days! Kudos to Brandon Mull to get a confirmed non-fantasy reader to devour not one, but five fantasy books. Sarah

Fablehaven Rocks!!

I just finished reading books 1-4 again in the Fablehaven series, so I could prep myself for the GRAND FINALE in book 5. Brandon Mull is an excellent writer! Rarely does reading a book a second time capture my attention. This time, I couldn't put them down and read them all in a week! I was hoping it would take me longer so Bill & Deena could finish reading their copy, but I couldn't help myself! That being said, and with all due love and respect: Bill and Deena, my most wonderful in-laws . . . HURRY!!! Love, Sarah

Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison

Hey Family...

Did anyone know this was out?? I just found out yesterday. I hadn't heard anyone chatting about it...so I just thought I would share that it was out!

Now, if I am behind, please excuse me...this happens often...

So, since the library is currently allowing others to borrow the book...if any of you have read and own the book and are willing to let us borrow it...let us know. You do know how to get a hold of us~

Luv,

R

Percy Jackson and The Olympians - Series

Well, I got started on the series not too long ago, and I was pretty quickly hooked. I finished the last book a couple of days ago.

I thought the story was very creative. It uses the backdrop of Greek mythology very well. The author did a great job bringing in all sorts of elements and modernizing it.

There is plenty of action and excitement in it. There is also a lot of humor. I like that the stories are narrated by Percy. It adds to the humor as he explains things the way a teenage boy would. Even some of the chapter titles are quite humorous.

I liked all the books, but the last one was definitely my favorite. The author did a great job of tying the whole story together with a big ol battle at the end. My favorite part of the book was actually the message of the last Olympian. It's a reference to the keeper of hearth. In the end it is the people that you care about that really save the day. Just a great message.

I definitely recommend the series. I have all the books if anybody needs to borrow.

My Sister's Keeper (the book)

I have wanted to read this book for a while, actuallly I have actually blogged about this! Well, I finally did. I got it off amazon for $.01+ shipping.

I loved it. It was really intriguing. It really made me think how I would be if I was faced with a child with cancer. I think what I liked the best is that each chapter is written by a different person in the story, so you really get ripped from point of view to point of view. It also explores the family dynamic in a family torn with this type of problem. And then of course, the end twists and is so different than you think.

Read it. It is good. You will cry! (unless you don't have a heart)...(or you just aren't pregnant!)

Enjoy!

R

When I watch the movie, I will let you know about it!