meg reads and reads

Title: Hidden Star Author: Nora Roberts This is the first book by Nora Roberts I have ever read. Before reading any of her books, I had lumped her into the "grocery store trash" genre. I am happy to report that I was completely correct in this assumption. This book is absolute garbage. The writing is lazy, and there is so much sleaze. Normally when you read trashy books, there is some humor to kind of keep you engaged, but not here. Nope. Nothing. In all fairness, the main plot is okay. But it takes you about 75% of the book to get there. If this hadn't been such a quick and easy read, there is no way I would have been able to make it that far into the book without anything actually happening. So...yeah. 2 out of 5 stars. ------------- READING PROGRESS: The Night Trade by Barry Eisler: 60% Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: 10% The Waste Lands by Stephen King: 51% Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon: 68% Drinking and Dating by Brandi Glanvil...

Title: Graveyard of Memories Author: Barry Eisler I'm going to be completely honest. I was not thrilled when I found out this book was a prequel. I was ready for John's story to move forward. That said, this book was a very pleasant surprise. As much fun as John is to read as an older man, young John was much more complicated and even endearing. It was nice to see where his love of jazz came from and to get the back story on his situation in Japan. This was also the first Kindle in Motion book I've ever read, and I have to tell you, it was absolutely gorgeous. The art and animation were phenomenal and really added to the story. I never thought I would say something like that, but it's true. It's interesting to see literature taking this direction. At one time, I would have been completely against it, but having seen the thought and detail put into this book, I am completely on board. This book is easily 5 out of 5 stars, no question. I would even say tha...