The Barefoot Investor: The only money guide you'll ever need

By Scott Pape. This is a personal finance book mainly for Australian audience. This was an update from his original book. It was a very easy read done in a few hours.

The Time of My Life

By Cecelia Ahern. When I got this book I did not know what to expect even after reading the brief intro on the back. It turned out to be a nice little surprise.

The Road to Omaha

By Robert Ludlum. This is the last in the series of two. Again I could not stop wanting to know what happens next. For all his works this series is might be the only one that has such comedy.

The Road to Gandolfo

By Robert Ludlum. This is the first in a series of two. For me this was a page turner, I could not stop wanting to know what happens next.

Mockingjay

By Suzanne Collins. This is the last installation to the Hunger Games Trilogy.

Catching Fire

By Suzanne Collins. This is the second installment of the Hunger Games Trilogy. I enjoyed reading this just as the first. Those who have read the books know the story is told from Katniss Everdeen's perspective. I found reading and watching the movie helps give a full picture.

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins. I have also watched the movie and I'll tell you about my first reaction to the movie.

The Bedtime Story Book - Classic Tales From Childhood

Illustrated by Angel Dominguez and adapted by Jen Wainwright. I had to put this one in. Nice little book and I quite liked the illustrations. I thought to add to my collection some of those tales we grew up with. Some of us anyway.

The Time Traveler's Wife

By Audrey Niffenegger. I read this book and watched the movie. I have to say I have been hesitating to review this one. A bit of mixed feelings on this one.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

By John Boyne. Before I go any further I'll just mention that I have not watched the movie based on this book. Will I watch it? Maybe.

A Slice of Pi

By Liz Strachan. No it is not about pies or tigers and yes it is about all the maths you forgot to remember from school. This book has a fun and entertaining yet informative look at maths, one I did not get in school.

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World

By John Wood. The full title is long I just wrote the first part. Choose one or the other. For me, when I think about the book it is, "That Room to Read Book" or "John Wood's book.'' It is his first published book.

Oh Darling do behave!

By Tania Materazzo Rann. I was just browsing a book store on my lunch break looking for a bit of a different read when I came across this one.

What I liked first about it was the statement 'MANNERS - the ultimate fashion accessory' on the front. I agree. I am sure if I asked people what they thought the ultimate accessory was, manners would not be on the list or may be the very last feature. No matter how stunning you look or think you are, lacking in common courtesy distracts from it all. So i decided to give it a go. It looked like a short and fun read.

Black Beauty

A timeless classic. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I have read this book over and over.The first being a library copy a green hard cover book ages ago. I thought interesting that it should have a black cover instead. It is written in simple and clear language.

Over the years from when it was originally published in 1877 it has come in many different covers with different kinds of illustrations to it. However the story remains the same. From Black Beauty's point of view it tells of different characters he met both people and animals alike. It tells of the many life lessons he gained from all the experiences and there is a happy ending for him though the same can not be said for some he came across in his life journey.

Oliver

There was this really cute kids book I read in less than five minutes about Oliver by Christopher Franceschelli.

Oliver was just an egg and there was nothing he could do about it.

Book Reviews

I will be posting reviews of the different books I have read, about books I am currently reading and those I would love to read. Haha let's see what is in my bookshelf!

Feel free to comment on those books as well as recommendations welcome.