Booky Wook!

A good book has no ending.” ~R.D. Cumming

Reading had quickly become one of my favorite past times in the past few years. I use to never read because I thought it was boring and forced. I guess I didn't know what I was missing all those years. There have been plenty of books where they have been hard to get into that I never finished, but for the most part I can't get enough of books~

My quote above really stuck out to me because there have been so many time when I have finished a book and was so wishing there were more. I have imaging alternate ending and added more to the story line as I wanted it to end. Many nights I would dream of such stories too! We all know that I'm a HUGE Twilight fan and that I have read them more than a hand full of time, but I truly enjoy a variety of books. As you can see from the photo above that my night stand varies from non-fiction to a memoir, fiction to a bible study. It's official I have turned into a book worm. Seriously, my ideal Friday night is dinner and a trip to Borders for coffee and perusing the shelves. I always end up with an arm full of potentials and have to talk myself out of some because I have about 10 books right now that have never been read on my book shelf. Which still leaves me with 3 books that I HAVE to have. Knowing that I will have a back-up book on the shelf for a rainy day makes me smile too!

Let's face it books are expensive. I have walked out of Borders spending over $50 on BOOKS.... HELLO, I love clothes and I have a hard time justifying $50 for a shirt much less books. But I came to realize that books never go out of fashion, they last a life time and then some.

Last week I stayed up till four A.M. to finish reading 'The Help'. I first heard about this book while reading Instyle magazine where they asked celebrities what they were currently reading and SJP was reading this book. I immediately put it on my 'books to read' list but never got around to getting it. I kept hearing different things about it here and there. Then I found out Kathryn Stockett was a local author, so I had mom pick it up for me at Costco. Let's just say that I can't stop thinking about it! Quick synopsis: It's told from three women's different perspective during the Civil Rights movement. It's suspenseful and endearing; funny and tearful. People magazine says "You will catch yourself cheering out loud", which is so true. Great book that I COULDN'T put down. Oh, I recently heard they are making it into a movie..EEEK!!!

I am currently reading the second book by Lauren Conrad of MTV's "The Hills". I read the first one last month for a fun quick read and it was good. It is loosely based on her life on her reality show. I have followed her from Laguna Beach to The Hills and now into literature and hope to soon make a purchase from her new clothing line when it hits Kohl's this spring. She is a talented young thing and can't wait to see what the future holds for her. Almost done with 'Sweet little Lies', so I will fill you in on the deets once it's over.

My small group is reading 'Captivating' for our monthly bible study right now. It has been great so far and has really made me look at things from a different perspective.We have been studying Eve right now and how women deal with daily struggles. I am very eager to continue our study and "unveiling the mysteries of our souls".

The last two books on my night stand is 'Water for Elephants' which is about the circus and I am intrigued because Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson are making it into a movie as well and want to see what it's all about. Rob gave a great interview where he talked about his experience with elephants recently and he described it as "one of the best days of his life". The other book is by Chelsea Handler. Amanda, myself and two of her friends are going to see her at the Fox at the end of this month so wanted to catch up on some of her reading. AMB got her other book so when we are finished we will switch. Good times!

What are yall reading?? Any suggestions?