REVIEW: 2nd Chance

Title:  2nd Chance
Author: James Patterson
Finished: March 16, 2010
Pages: 417
Published: 2002
Format: Paperback

The second book of James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club is just as exciting as the others. Lindsay has been on a leave of absence since her tragedy only months before. Unsure if she wants to return to work, or when, she finds herself agreeing earlier than anticipated when a new case arises.

When a church is shot up in broad daylight and a young girl is killed, many questions arise as to what and who caused such a crime. All signs point to race but they soon find looks can be deceiving when other cases and murders soon confirm suspicions that something is definitely wrong.

And amidst all the chaos of returning to work, Lindsay finds herself face to face with a past she wished to forget, and new dangers present themselves when she least expects it. Boxer has to rely on her friends and colleagues to keep her safe while trying to piece together a difficult case that keeps throwing her curve balls.

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Other Reviews:

• Thoughts of Joy
• Reading With Tequila

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REVIEW: Fellowship of the Ring

Title:  Fellowship of the Ring
Author: J.R.R Tolkien
Finished: March 11, 2010
Pages: 398
Published: 1954
Format: Paperback

It helped reading this book that I have seen the films that correspond. Tolkien has created such a diverse and interesting world that is all his own, and fantasy is not my strong suit, that it was better that I had something to correspond to the book while reading.

The Fellowshup of the Ring is the first book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It begins years after where The Hobbit left off, with Bilbo planning his big birthday party, with plans of escaping the shire forever. What he doesn’t realize is that by leaving, he is starting a chain reaction that will endanger his friends and family.

Frodo becomes the new ring bearer and sets out on a journey with his friends to take the ring as far away from the shire as possible, finding new companions and new troubles along the way. He finds himself torn before the life he used to lead and saving himself and others from doom.

It’s hard to write a synopsis or review of this book, or the series, without making it extremely long. Most people seem to be familiar with the series or have seen the movies. I really enjoyed the first book – I listened to most of it and read portions along the way. I’ve already started the Two Towers and it is proving to be just as good.

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It’s Monday. What are you reading?

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

I had a very unproductive reading week. I was extremely busy, hardly had any nights free to relax, and then spent the weekend celebrating my birthday. I needed a much needed break but I’m hoping to step it back up again this week and get some good chunks of reading done.

Read Last Week:

1. 2nd Chance by James Patterson

Reading This Week:

1. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. Angels Flight by Michael Connelly
3. The Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives by Laura Schlessinger

Starting Soon:

1. The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene
2. 3rd Degree by James Patterson
3. Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Rich Again by Anna Maxted