The Greatest Quest

I have read this 4-5 times. Each time I have enjoyed it.
I enjoy the simple writing style of the Yorgason brothers.
I know this has had some Internet nay sayers saying that this is not based on any true story. I don't know or care.
This is a story about a group of friends trying to find the true Church based on items they found in the Bible.

I recommend this book and the study of the list of "points" at the back.

Kingdom Keepers 1: Disney after Dark

I had this on my epub disc of books. As I started to read it I found it somewhat simple and flat. I then found out it is for ages 9-12. Still not a reason to have it be simple in plot I think.
But, I enjoyed this book. Just the idea that after the parks close that the characters are alive in Disney World is wonderful. (Especially to the mind of a 11 year old Disney fan I think)
The idea that bad characters are bad etc is great.
I plan on reading the rest of the series.

John's Story:The Last Eyewitness

I was not sure what to expect from this book. I have read the entire left behind set of books and enjoyed them. I do not agree with all the details but it is still a good read.
This book, I thought, was to be a novel on the life of John the apostle.
It did part of that taking place when John is in his 90's.
I found the parts of a struggling Church and how apostasy was creeping in very interesting.
What I did not enjoy as much was that 50% of the book seemed word for word from the New Testament.
It never hurts to read scripture but i had expected more.
He has 3 more books in this set covering Matthew, Mark and Luke. I have them all on CD so will give them a listen but not too quickly I think.

Walking on Water

I loved this book! I have listened to all the talks I could get my hands on from this author. This book is basically a group of his talks in written format.
Brother Wilcox has a great way of applying the scriptures to our lives.
This is a must read in my opinion.

The Postman

Not sure what I expected when I started this book. I had seen the movie and somewhat enjoyed the plot of it.
This book is different from the movie.
The plot was good, the characters I found that I cared for.
The author did some fore shadowing that really bothered me until the end when it was explained and then it made sense.
When I read a book about life after the end of the world has come I put it in 2 different spots.
1. it is fantasy and full of imagination or
2. it is sort of real life and how would I fit in.
This book was more of #2. Although the whole genetic engineering made me want to skim over parts.
Over all a good use of my time in reading it.

Behold the Man

I was slightly disappointed in this book. I have read the other 2 in the trilogy as well as the authors massive Church History novels.
I found myself not caring about the characterers as much.
At times it sounded rushed yet boring. I enjoyed the personal insight into Christs day to day dealings and how the author had written some of the miracles...raising of Lazarus as an example. But then fond my attention wandering as we had to go into the characters holding hands and their simple dialogue.
I do not know if he was rushed to get this done or tired of the characters but it was not as good as the other 2 books in my opinion.
But if you have read the other 2 you need to finish out the story and read this one.

Magic Kingdom For Sale: Sold

This is my 3rd or 4th time through this one. I enjoy it every time.
I know that Terry Brooks has been accused of formula writing and in a way this is true, this book is a new type of that formula.
I feel it is one of the best written books in the category of Earth man goes into another world full of magic and such.
I did this time with the audio book and found it a great addition.
The actor did the voices so well and I found myself smiling as I walked through the store, or drove the car.
That is one thing this book has...humor.
A great read

Born of Elven Blood

I was disappointed in this book. The characters seemed flat, the story had some good points but they never seemed to be fleshed out.
The ending leaves one wanting to read the next book but as you think of what you just went through you decide to pass.
The plot was typical YA fantasy. Girl from this world goes through  a gateway to a Elven world bah blah

Hope the youth have better choices out there

Gifts: True Stories of God's Love

This book is a bunch of stories collected by the author and told in the 1st person.
They cover Gods love for us from, answers to pray, wonderful priesthood blessings, dreams of warning or preparation.
The stories are short, very short. Most cover only a page so it makes for easy reading when you have only a little bit of time.
I enjoyed this book but I fear that books of this type can do some damage. People will read these stories and wonder why God has never given them answers or experiences like this. What is wrong with them they think. Nothing could be further from the truth.
But sometimes it is hard to remember that.

The Great and Terrible Vol. 1 - Prologue: The Brothers

I was not really impressed with this book. I had such high hopes that it would be wonderful that may be why I was disappointed when it was not.
It did give me a few thoughts on the war in the premortal life.
Some of the reasons the authors has for his characters to choose Satan are valid(at least to them) and I can see the real life comparisons.
I will read more on the series since I have heard this is the weakest book.
I applaud the author for going where few have dared and write fiction starting in the premortal life.

Glenn Beck: The Redemptive Story of America's Favorite Political Commentator

This was a very quick, yet informative read. I read it tonight on my Literati while I watched Boo play outside.
If you love Mr. Beck or Hate him. Agree or disagree you have to admit his is a story worth reading about.
I have met Glenn and his wife once...they were extremely nice people. They were "real".
I thought I knew most of his story but this book held a few surprises while it brushed lightly on other parts I wish it had gone into more deeply.
Not a bad way to spend a hour or so.

At the Earth's Core

This is pure, escapist, set your current knowledge aside, type of read.
Having said that, I enjoyed the book. I know that the rest of the series becomes better (at least I remember it that way)
This is Burroughs doing what he does, write a story that will let your mind disappear. Back when this was first printed there were no movie special effects, 3D screens, no ipods or MP4 movies and one of the ways to escape was to dive into this type of read.

No one writes like Burroughs, at least in my mind.

Catching Fire

I really enjoy trioglys. Usualy the 2nd book is not the best of the 3 since it acts as a bridge between 1 and 3.
I have not read 3 yet but I can say I was pleased to see this was almost as good as the first.
The characters we saw in the first book are back with newly added ones. The plot makes sense and continues the storyline.
I listen to this on my ipod and loved  the voice.
Also what was an added pleasure was, after reading book 1 they announced who would be playing the characters in the movie.
Some I didn't know or care others hit the mark perfectly.
Even though this was a audio book I could see and hear Donald Sutherland as President Snow and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch are perfect!

This is a great read!