REVIEW: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Title: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Author: Stieg Larsson
Finished: January 30, 2011
Pages: 644
Published: 2005
Format: Paperback

I have finally managed to enter the world of the dragon tattoo and this fantastic trilogy of books that has had the world talking for quite some time.

I’ve been wanting to start this series since last year but the list was long and I just couldn’t push this to the top. Finally I picked it up and after a good portion of the book waiting for the inevitable reel in that had me reading until all hours of the night, I found myself hooked.

I will admit it took until almost halfway through before I found myself craving the next pages, but that doesn’t mean the beginning wasn’t interesting enough to read. Knowing that it was only going to get better kept me going.

A quick plot line of a complicated story, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the story of the intertwining lives of a journalist facing the end of his career, a hacker/researcher looking for her next big break or secret, and an old man searching for the truth to the greatest mystery in his families history. They all come together in what is only the beginning of a great series of books.

I can’t wait to pick up book number 2.

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REVIEW: The Graveyard Book

Title: Graveyard Book
Author: Neil Gaiman
Finished: January 18, 2011
Pages: 307
Published: 2008
Format: audiobook

I’ve been hearing about this book for quite some time and really had no idea what it was about or what to expect.

I was instantly intrigued by the happenings and the beginning story of a young boy who nearly escapes death and comes to find family, safety and comfort in the most unlikely of places.

I love the progression of time, the childhood to adolescent of this boy and he slowly begins to learn the differences between the life he has and of those outside of the graveyard.

Very intriguing and fun to listen to.

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REVIEW: 365 Thank Yous

Title: 365 Thank Yous
Author: John Kralik
Finished: January 14, 2011
Pages: 228
Published: 2010
Format: Early Reviewer

I was very excited to receive this book as an Early Reviewer and had no idea the impact it could have on a person until I read it.

Funny enough, it was close to Christmas and someone in my office mentioned that she was looking to get it for a gift but it hadn’t been released yet. I was excited to finish and be able to share it with them all.

365 Thanks Yous is the story of a man who is facing rough times in his family and business, searching for something that will make him feel like everything will turn out all right in the end.

The powerful message that comes out of the story is that the simple act of daily gratitude, even for the silly things, can improve your life before you even know it. Being happy and always looking on the bright side can take us from almost losing everything to having it all.

Absolutely loved this quick read and would high recommend and share it with everyone.

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