REVIEW: The Richest Man in Babylon

Title:  The Richest Man in Babylon
Author: George Clason
Finished: February 28, 2010
Pages: 160
Published: 1955
Format: Paperback

This was our next book club pick at work. This book was a great example of how history can teach us valuable lessons – particularly about money. It is full of financial advice that, while ancient, still applies in relative terms to any era. Told through short parables and stories about Babylon, Clason covers the seven different cures, the five laws of gold, and more.

Sometimes it’s hard to find important pieces that stick with you when reading a book of this sort, but I found myself wanting to put into practice much of what Clason presented. I am always on the search as to how to better save money for the future, and while there are easy ways now and people who can tell you exactly what to do – this gives you step by step guidelines to help yourself.

It was a short and quick read, very easy to understand and informative.

*challenges: monthly mixer mele, 1010 category challenge, new author challenge, ryob challenge, twentyten challenge, 100+ challenge, genre challenge

REVIEW: Glory in Death

Title: Glory in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Finished: February 27, 2010
Pages: 313
Published: 1995
Format: Paperback

The second book of the Eve Dallas series. It was nearly a year ago that I read the first book and had mixed feelings. It was unexpected reading a book that was so futuristic but slowly I began to get into the vibe and really enjoyed it.

This time around I absolutely loved it. The character development continues to grow and the storylines are equally intriguing. Eve is investigating the death of a prominent woman in the community when they begin to notice a pattern in high profile deaths. Eve also begins to struggle in her personal relationships and facing the past.

Eve’s relationship with Roarke seems to be on a steady increase but his involvement in her new case throws a curve ball into their lives and causes Eve extra stress. I am loving their chemistry and how hot headed both of them are. Neither of them wants to admit they are wrong or give in to the fights.

I’m starting to enjoy this series more and more. The cliffhanger along has me guessing what is in store. I’m  glad that I have a challenge for this series so I can read more of the adventures.

*challenges: 1010 Category Challenge, Books to Read Before I Die Challenge, A-Z Challenge, RYOB Challenge, Thriller & Suspense Challenge, 100+ Challenge, 2nds Challenge, In Death Reading Challenge, Genre Book Challenge

The Four Month Challenge – The End

Hosted by: Virginie Says
November 1, 2009 – February 28, 2010

I took a chance on this challenge, but in reality I find that my reading doesn’t fit into this sphere for such a short amount of time. I had fun trying to find books that would work for the challenge but in the end I only ended up with 70 points out of the total. I saw the next one is about to start but I think for the time being I need to finish challenges instead of start more.

5 Point Challenges

• Read a book with a proper name in the title – Emma by Jane Austen
• Read a book about a queen or king – Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot
• Read a book about Vampires – From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris

15 Point Challenges

• Read a book by an author born in December – Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell

20 Point Challenges

• Read a book that begins with A – The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
• Read a book and then write a review – Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

TOTAL POINTS: 70

Maybe one day  will be up for the challenge again. Good luck to those who continue on.



It’s Monday. What are you reading?

Bookjourney over at One Persons Journey through a world of books is now hosting this event.

I tried to end February with a bang and finish off a couple more books so I felt a little more productive. I still wish I had completed more books this week, I feel like progress is already being made and March will be an even better month.

Read Last Week:

1. You Suck by Christopher Moore
2. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
3. The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason

Reading This Week:

1. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene
3. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
4. E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton