Between The Covers

Welcome to Between the Covers. Looking for a detailed description of the ups and downs that involve hormones and Egyptian cotton sheets? Sorry. I don't own anything from Egypt and I only discuss my hormones while sunbathing on my girlfriend's trampoline or skimming fashion magazines. Are you a bookie wanting a second opinion on what to order from Tidal Wave Book Store? Read on. Please note that the following book reviews are based on beliefs insufficient to produce complete certainty.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

STUCK IN THE MUD

FAITH,
REASON,
AND
THE WAR
AGAINST
JIHADISM

I've been trying to finish this book for a month now.  A friend of mine suggested note cards.  I've read Chapter 1 three times.  Personal conflicting forces are keeping me stuck in the mud.  Academically I want to read this book and learn more, my discipline is lacking.  

LIFE AND TEACHING OF THE MASTERS OF THE FAR EAST

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Interesting but once again I'm having a hard time finishing this book.  It is daunting, I'm only on volume 1 and I have the box set of 6.  I'll update when/if I finish.

The Motley Fool
YOU HAVE MORE THAN YOU THINK
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THREE STARS

INFORMATIVE WITH A TWIST OF SARCASM TO GET YOUR FINANCES IN LINE.  THE SARCASM IN A SHAKESPEAREAN STYLE COULD BE REGARDED AS DWEEBISH, THUS THE TITLE. 

Friday, September 18, 2009

FUTURE READS PART 2

Future Reading List Continued
MY LIST IS GETTING LONGER NOT SHORTER!

  • Life According to Biff
  • The Necessary Revolution
  • Stranger in a Strange Lane by Hineline
  • The Art of Doing Nothing (Adam would disagree that I need to read this)
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls (Emerson)
  • Omnivores Dilemma

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Painter of Signs


Still thinking about the outcome. Something bothered me in regards to Daisy's beliefs. Must revisit this thought. I want seconds! Should not have returned it to Mandalas book exchange.


4 stars

A Suitable Boy


As enjoyable as "Maths"
Description Overload + Character Shit Storm = Boring
This will take way too much of your time unless you can derive derivatives in your head.


1 star

Lovely Bones


Agatha Christie meets Jodi Picoult.
Interesting page turner.
Desperate ending.



1 star

Saturday, March 21, 2009

A Fine Balance


Great prep for two-month India trip. I didn't accomplish a thing during this book and my husband felt neglected. Closest thing I have ever had to an affair.


5 stars

Future Reads

  • Bad Girls Go Everywhere by Jennifer Scanlon
  • The Addict by Michael Stein
  • When Skateboarders Will Be Free by Sayrafiezadeh
  • The Story Of My Assassins by Tarun J. Tejpal
  • When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
  • Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami