santaKid

Title: santaKid
Author: James Patterson
Finished: November 6
Pages: 48
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publish Year: 2004
ISBN: 0316000612

The North Pole and Christmas are bought by a big box retailer, and suddenly it looks like Christmas may not happen. All the kids will go without presents and without Santa. Until one little girl decides to save the day for everyone.

This was a very cute children’s book by well known author James Patterson. It was great to read a story for the younger kids written by an adult writer. This is Patterson’s first children’s book. He also has a series of books aimed at young adults or teens.

Perfect for the holiday season.

Influence

Title: Influence
Author: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Finished: November 6
Pages: 272
Publisher: Razorbill
Publish Year: 2008
ISBN: 159514210X

A non-fiction book written but the famous and influential twins, where they interview those people in the fashion and arts industry who have influenced them most, why, their background and examples of their work.

I was instantly intrigued when I heard this book was going to come out. I had no idea what to expect and almost thought it would mainly be a coffee table book full of pictures. They interview a number of photograhers, designers, creators, painters, scuptors, actors, models and even themselves to bring together a great book that anyone interested in fashion and arts can appreciate.

I, myself, even found one artist whose work really stood out to me. If I had the money I’d buy a piece in a heartbeat. George Condo paint interesting and ecelectic art, with a passion for superheroes and unlikely couples.

With a large diversity of information and people, there is such a variety it’s hard to get bored, easy to pick up and put down, and quick to finish.