societies

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle)
$14.00
I think what resonates most with me about this book is the witty distinct style of each character. When I first noticed the book was in letter form I was hesitant to buy it; feeling this format may hinder the flow of the story, making it seem like homework. To my surprise it actually enhances the intimacy you feel towards the people in the story. I choose the word people rather than characters because as you come to the final page of this book, they are real, you want to fly to Guernsey and meet each one. I also love the fact that the book is historical fiction; it adds a certain depth and reality to the story. Most of what I have read on WWII deals with the years when the war was full throttle; " Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" takes place post WWII when people are trying to put their lives back together. You still get vivid pictures of the isolation and desperation these people felt during the war, but you also feel the pain they all share knowing that some things will never be the same. It takes much effort to resume a normal lifestyle and the author's presentation is realistic; at times heartbreaking, at other times heartwarming.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma
$16.99
My 9 year old son couldn't put this book down. He was so anxious to read this book after finishing book #1. He loves the entire series. I am getting him book # 3 for Christmas.

The Mysterious Benedict Society
$6.99
Charming. That is the perfect word for this book. Absolutely charming. A new novel, just come out this year, TMBS is quite hilarious and at the same time heartwarming. The touching story of these four poor kids and their struggle to find a place where they belong is just charming.

There were times where I thought the book was a bit too long. I would think "Okay, okay we get it. Move on!" but then I'd hit another good patch and I would fall back in love with the story.

Definitely a book I would recommend. Not particularly difficult to read, just a bit long in some places. But it's a nice book that leaves you with a happy feeling. At least it did for me.

Menace II Society
$14.96
I LOVED TYRIN IN THIS FLICK,HE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN AN AWARD AND THE WRITTERS TOO,MOST SAY NO ONE WOULD ACTUALLY DO THESE THINGS NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE,BUT THINK ABOUT IT,WHERE YOU LIVE,HOW YOU GREW UP,WHERE YA BEEN AND WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN AND HEARD AND IT WAS NEVER EXPLAINED TO YOU! ITS A HARD LIFE FOR KANE AND O.D WHO JUST GO WITH THE FLOW AND GET DEEPER IN BOILING WATER AS A NEED OF CHANGE IS REFUSED AND RECONIZED TOO LATE AFTER BEING WARNED,AND NOT TAKING THE WARNINGS SERIOUSLY. YOU HAVE TO WATCH WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE,SEPERATE THEN FROM THE SHYSTY TO THE FAITHFUL,THEN YOU HAVE TO EVEN WATCH THE FAITHFUL CAUSE IF THEY ARENT CAREFUL AND DONT CARE IT COULD COST YOU YOUR LIFE..WATCH OUT FOR [...] LIKE CHAUNCEY!!