Book 4 Intro & Review

Book 4 Intro & Results
Book 4: I am NOT a Cop! A Novel by Richard Belzer
Review: 3 Stars


This book is one of the books I listed in the "Other books I am currently reading this month" list.
I ended up finishing it before I will finish Eat, Pray, Love so I thought I would blog about it while waiting to review the other.

Law & Order: SVU is one of the most popular shows of the Law & Order Series. It is my personal favorite too, which is why I was initially drawn to this book. The author of this book is Detective John Munch in Law & Order: SVU.

His dry sense of humor, conversational writing style, and story line is part of what makes this book a good read. The only deterrents for me are the bad language. I am not a person who likes to read foul language in my books. I was not aware this book had it. Being that the author is very detailed the story line, the investigation takes a while to get really going, but towards the end it picks up. Totally predicable - but nonetheless, a fun, light read. It is a mystery any fan of Law & Order can solve.


Cheers,
Stephanie


P.S. - Click on the picture to be linked to Amazon and read a sample. His other books will be listed. B.T.W. I recommend the paperback version - it is cheaper.

Book 3

Book 3: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert


As I started reading this book last night I realized it is going to be a pleasurable read (could barely put it down ). The writing is conversational and smooth. I am excited to read about this woman's spiritual journey and life adventures.

This book reading is dedicated to my Grandmother. I can see so many similarities already between her life and the author's. Thanks to her for sharing with me!

Can not wait to see the movie together.

Cheers,
Stephanie

Book 2 Results

Book 2 Results
Book Two: Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy
Results: 4.5 Stars. Highly Recommend.


Great read! Great Chapter Structure (short to the point- only 1-3 pages long)! Great Encouragement!

There were 21 tips this book offered to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time. I would read one to three tips (max) in the mornings when I first woke up before I exercise and it was awesome! Very motivating. This book encouraged me greatly by pointing out the tips I already incorporate in my life and challenging me in new specific areas. I was going to post my favorite tip, but now that I am done with the book I can not pick.


Next Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
(for my Grandmother; she has read the book and we plan to see the movie together once it comes out in theaters this August)


Cheers,
Stephanie

Other Books I am reading this month:
Change your Brain, Change your Body by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.; I am not a Cop! by Richard Belzer (Fiction), Our Stolen Future (A Scientific Detective Story- Non-fiction) by Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski, and John Peterson Myers; Your God is too safe by Mark Buchanan.

Book 2

Book 2: Eat that Frog by: Brian Tracy

I am now reading book 2. This is a business book about "21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time." It will be a quick read because the chapters are so short and well versed. Right now I am on tip 4 out of 21.

I chose to read this book because I believe it will help me to learn new tips in how to be more efficient in my professional and personal life. There is always room for growth! This is not an area that I struggle with on a daily basis, however, there are times when I do and would like to learn new ways to improve those specific situations.

(For example, I am writing (slowly) an important research analysis paper on a controversial policy that I hope to one day present my alternatives before the appropriate officials for consideration. My deadline is in two weeks and I do not have nearly enough research done.)

In what ways are you procrastinating in your life?

Cheers,
Stephanie

Book 1 Results

Book One: A Wrinkle in Time by: Madeleine L'Engle
Results: 3.5 Stars.

I now have clarity as to why this book troubled me as a 5th grader.
This book is quite deep in its philosophy and vocabulary. I was shocked to discover a mix of theology throughout the book too. Reading it as an adult brings a whole different perspective.

All through out this book I kept saying to myself, "Why in the world would my teacher have chose to read this book out loud to the class?". If only I could ask her now what a great conversation that would be. Still my curiosity is fulfilled.

Moving on to the next book- Eat that Frog by: Brian Tracy

Cheers,
Stephanie

Other Recommended Books I am reading this month:
Good to Great by: Chip Ingram ; Humility by: Andrew Murray ; Harry Potter 5 by: J.K. Rowling ; Food, Inc. Edited by: Karl Weber