Tuesday, September 27, 2011

3rd Quarter Check In

So I haven't kept track of all of my reading over the past 3 months very well. So I can't really list them. I can however tell you about a few books that I do remember and I suggest you read too.

Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill. Amazing book! Hill's first published novel is creepy, fast paced, and addicting.
Judas Coyn is a man obsessed with collecting creepy paraphernalia. Like a snuff film given by a police officer, letters from imprisoned serial killers, and his latest and most dangerous acquisition, a dead mans suit. The suit is supposedly haunted and Judas has to own it. Soon enough the suits secrets begin to be revealed, leaving Judas and his girlfriend with a big problem on their hands and a big journey ahead of them.

Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. An awesome mystery story involving a few different cold cases that end up overlapping in the present. The main character is so likable, you cheer him on through the whole book. I think I might even have a little crush on the rugged PI!
Atkinson's main character, Jackson Brodie, is an ex-cop turned PI. He finds himself in the employ of several different people who want to finally put to rest their pasts that have haunted them relentlessly for years. All 3 cases seem unlinked, but Atkinson weaves them together in a clever and exciting way.


City of Fallen Angels
by Cassandra Clare. If you've been following the series, then you shouldn't be disappointed. You get to know more about the characters you've come to know, and meet a couple of new ones added to the mix as well.
The 4th book in Clare's Mortal Instruments series, finds Simon coping with his new found status of vampire and the Shadowhunters busy investigating murders of their own kind. Also, it delves deeper into Clary and Jace's relationship.


These are the only ones that I can think of that are worthy reads. If I remember anymore, I'll get back on and add them.