The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

This is the book I'm reading at the moment...it is amazing! I didn't want to wait to finish it to review it. I am loving the style of writing, the interesting story line, and the fact that so far it is quite clean. It is the story of a little girl who can taste the emotions of those who prepared her food. For example, when her mother bakes her a cake, she tastes the sadness her mother is feeling and the struggles she is going through. It is very unique, and makes you think. I hope it has a good ending, cause I am loving it!

The Berenstein Bear Series

So, I thought a good kid's book deserved a shout out. This series is, in my opinion, one of the best children's series out there. They are fun, cute, and teach good lessons to kids. Almost everyone has read them, and has their own favorites. Mine are "Too Much Junk Food," "No Girls Allowed," "Stage Fright," and "Messy Room." What were some of your favorites?

The Compound

Melanie Connell says:


Evan, Jenna and I just read a book that was a page turner from beginning to end.  It's called The Compound, by S.A. Bodeen.  It's a book about a billionaire father who builds a shelter in the case of a nuclear winter for his family.  It's written from the perspective of his teenage son and is very fascinating.  There are some disturbing themes, but it is a young adult book and would still be rated PG.