Just call me Brandy the Bookwork

Reading is something I loved to do when I was younger and for the longest time I put my love for reading aside to focus on growing a family.  Now that my kids are a little older (no longer babies) I have a little more time on my hands so I decided start reading again.  After asking around and getting recommendations I got my list made and began my new journey.  Here are a few books I have read and my personal ratings of each book.  Each book was giving a star rating... * I hated it, ** I didn't like it, *** I thought it was O.K., **** I really liked it, ***** I loved it! 

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers... *****  loved this book, made me laugh, cry... I felt truly connected to each character.  Excellent book and very well written.

Redemption (book #1) by Karen Kingsbury *** Good book, but rather on the sad and dismal side.  Although it had a somewhat sad storyline it did leave me feeling as though I needed to finish the rest of the books in this series.

The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers **** This was a really great story of love, finding love in Christ and renewed love in one self.  One of those books that makes you feel really connected to the characters.  Wonderful book with a genuine and rich storyline.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho ** A fable about following your dreams.  Not one of my favorite books. A book written in Spanish but translated in English... felt alot of storyline was a bit "lost in translation"

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan **** I really liked this book.  Story of a young Chinese girl and her journey through life with her lifelong friend... aka laotong.  A definite recommended read!