Showing posts with label Currently reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Currently reading. Show all posts

Friday, August 12, 2011

Currently Reading update



Yellow by Don Lee

Before you start feeling anything remotely offensive, I will go ahead and say that this book is not meant to insult others. It's meant to evoke a feeling of a very real response to how some people see that word. The book itself is mainly about Asian-Americans living their every day lives. It's a very poignant, honest view on how they see themselves and what they deal with. I find it to be a good read so far. Don Lee has a very distinct style of descriptive passages and sharp dialogue. As an Asian-American, I am enjoying this book because I understand a lot going on. Even if you weren't of any Asian descent, I'm sure you would still enjoy it.

Private by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Whatever the opinion may be about James Patterson, I'm reading the book for the story. Since I like crime-drama and mystery, it was obvious to me that I should buy this book. Also, the local Borders stores within a 20-mile radius seem to like closing up, I also had to use my leftover gift cards to purchase some books. I bought this and 2 others. So far, it's good. Patterson's distinct style of short chapters make it feel like a real page-turner. However, I had to take a break from the book because I got other books to read.


Still reading:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Currently reading update


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling

The reason for my reading this book is because:
- I have not read it
- The movies
- Doggarn nostalgia!

I've already powered through the 5th book (and a bit of the 6th) before the movie just to understand it and it was crazy. After watching the 8th HP film, I was in tears, of course, as a person who witnessed all the movies and books come around in my lifetime. I am very fortunate to know of something so profound and impacting. The Harry Potter story will live on in the fans and in the people who made it happen.