Lost in a Book

So, I'm reading the second book of the Sushi Series entitled, Only Uni. It's Christian chick-lit whose main characters are Asian. I'm already reading with an open mind because I really don't know any Asians, not that I'm opposed to,I just haven't met any. Okay that's not true, because there was Cynthia in college... an absolute sweetheart. And oh yeah, my girl Teh-ling. Love her! She's so funny. How could I forget about Teh-ling? Hmmm, and does my girl Vicky count? She's part Vietnamese and part Black. Anyway, I do have Asian friends :o) we just don't talk about culture a lot mostly because we seem so much alike. We have the same interests i.e. college, research, music, and Vicky and I even look alike :o)

But back to the point.

Only Uni is my current train reading book. That's where most of my books start out, on the train. However, it's not uncommon for my train reading book to turn into something that I have to read at every single free minute. And I have been up until 3:30 am on a work night saying, "just one more chapter" until I pass out from exhaustion. Can y0u tell I have an addictive reading personality?? Don't get all bent out of shape, it happens with the Bible too... sometimes... well not to the same extent. The Bible is different, I whip out my notebooks and pens and highlighters, and then end up creating a lesson plan for myself. It's actually pretty cool, but I digress.

Only Uni is pushing her way off the train, and into the office. Now this is bad, I just spent a half an hour at work with the book because I couldn't close the cover on Trish and her quest to become a good girl because she's not that good at it. :o)

Hmmm, what does that say about me? I appreciate books that show the struggles involved in being a Christian, and I love when the characters push through that struggle because God pulls them out. Yay God :o)

I'm in the middle of Chapter 12, and Only Uni is inching off the train (a solid indicator of a good book). And I'm curious about how drawn into I'll become as the story progresses. If it's a really really good book (to me), then I'll be compelled to stay up all night reading until I'm finished. :o) We shall see, although I have a feeling that I will. Remember me? Addictive reader.

Other books that jumped off the train and into late night reading were:
1.) The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer... I read all three of these 300+ page books in 3 days, and had the nerve to get irritated when I had to work instead of reading the last few pages. Can't wait for the movie. The passion and chemistry in these books are so intense that I can understand why Bella would fall for madly in love with a vampire. Five Gold Hearts
2.) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen... Hilarious, Cute, Heartwarming, Timeless... Five Gold Hearts
3.) The Bluest Eye by Maya Angelou... It's funny how a story about such a different time can speak volumes to how we see ourselves today... Five Gold Hearts

Other books that I've read and finished with a frown
4.) Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld... I was discombobulated for days after reading this book. I was so mad at Lee. So mad at Curtis. Mad at the world because I was deprived of a happy ending. I was so mad, I called my girl to vent and she had the audacity to say, "It must have been a really good book if it got you so worked up." Four Gold Hearts. I'm still sour about the ending, but Lee was cute and hilarious.

Recently, I've also read:
5.) Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr ... Very descriptive, neat and tidy ending. Actually felt like summer and winter while reading. Four Gold Hearts
6.) Good Girls by Laura Ruby ... A bit on the graphic side, but very honest. Heartwarming. Four Gold Hearts for tackling a tough subject.
7.) Secret Society Girl Series by Diana Peterfreund... Cute, witty, Fun. A lot of big words. I know authors aren't supposed to say that, but I found myself skimming over the $5 words. Although, the back cover descriptions make the book seem more menacing than it actually is. Still, I like it alot. Both books. Four Gold Hearts. I am anxiously awaiting book three :o)

And one more for measure:
8.) Oh yeah, Sushi for One by Camy Tang... Cute, funny. Train reading for three days and then became late night reading. I love reading about different cultures. Four Gold Hearts.

Now, I feel like digging out all of my books and rating them according to my personal taste.
I think I will :o)