New Book For August

After much contemplation and going back and forth, mulling over what our fearless leader, the beautiful Rachel mentioned about picking books when we were in charge, I decided that she spoke with a great amount of insight when she mentioned that she will pick a book that she has read for her choice next time-----rather than one that she hadn't read either. I agree with her on one hand and then feel like I am cheating myself on the other.


BUT......

I have, nevertheless, decided on choosing a book that I read about a month ago (yes, I was reading it right before I read The Gargoyle) and it has continued to haunt my thoughts, every once in a while-----still. It was powerful and moving and kept you wanting more!

That is the kind of book that I want to recommend that we read for August. Especially since it is still officially summer, and this book is an easy read----one that will pass the time and would be perfect for a day in the park or on the beach....(if you are lucky enough to have one near----like me----heh, heh)


So.....that said.......my choice for August is:



It is written for teens, but the writing is splendid and I think that you will not be able to put it down!

The story-----"In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like "Survivor" and "American Gladiator". Book one of a planned trilogy." Quoted by the School Library Journey.

Hopefully, not too many of you have read it. It has been very popular of late, and I found it recommended on my GoodReads website, and was intrigued. The next installment comes out in Sept., I believe, so I am looking forward to more----in fact, the day that I finished reading this one, I WANTED to keep going and was so frustrated that I had to wait!


Well, happy reading......and I hope that you will agree. (I may just read it again...)