Taking two weeks is lame.. I know

But it is what is going to happen with this weeks book.. I am reading like the dickens and still making little progress but I will march on, or rather, Read on! Here is the book in case you want to race me to the finish :)

BOOK OF THE WEEK!! A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) by George R.R. Martin is the second book in the series and as in my previously stated review longer than the first book by almost 200 pages... This will be a real feat for me to take on as I am also starting a day late. Wish me luck and hopefully you are still reading my blog :)

It was awesome. It took me two weeks to read. The second book is longer! BOOK REVIEW: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One is a book I wish I had known about years ago! If a book has a map in the first few pages I am usually pretty stoked and this book did not disappoint. It is a tale of kings, knights, lords and a dark clan of men called the Night Watch. With a tremendous array of dramatic characters the book is easy to get lost in and makes the reader(me, possibly you) want to go back and live in these times where men where men and honor was all that mattered.
For any of you that don't know it has also been made into a TV series on HBO and I can see why. I have not seen the series yet and will prob wait til I am through with the books. Even though it is set in a medieval setting the storyline is one which can hold anyone's attention.
I do suggest being prepared to read the book for how long a read it is. Not that it is a bad thing. The story involves a lot of characters and is not a book to skim over.
George R.R. Martin has put a very good impression on me and I am really excited to see through to the end of the series. I am starting the second book A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) today and already on page 6 I know it is going to be as thrilling as the first.
Remember If you are interested in any of my books including these, just click the name of the book and you will be immediately connected to Amazon for the best prices! Also if you are interested in the box set here is the link George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 4-Book Boxed Set: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire).

Going to take another week :(

A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One is a long book.  SOOOO, I am going to finish it in two weeks instead of my usual one. The review will be up on June 22nd and at that point I will be starting the second book in the series A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2).
Feel free to click on either of these books to purchase them for yourself. Game of Thrones is awesome so far and way more brutal than I imagined. I am really looking forward to seeing the HBO series after I am through reading.

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Complaint.

When you pull into a gas station, don't be an idiot. Pull up to the further gas pump not the first one. It is a gas pumping courtesy.

BOOK OF THE NEXT FOR WEEKS????? A Game of Thrones Series by George R.R. Martin BOOK 1: A Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One I am jumping on the Game of Thrones band wagon!!! And going to read the 4 books over the next 4 weeks!!! I'm pretty excited and have no idea what the hell the books are about.... so here it goes!

BOOK OF THE WEEK REVIEW!! Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Water for Elephants: A Novel was GREAT!!
Not anything like I expected. It is sad it had to be made into a movie before I picked it up. I glanced over it in the past at book stores but maybe it was the cover that kept me from picking it up? Just another case of judging a book by its cover I guess.
The book is a love story as the new cover suggest and it goes down in a traveling circus setting. Written from a male prspective Sara Gruen does an excellent job of portraying the main character Jacob so well that I forget I am reading a female author by the end of the book. Again another judging a book by authors name/gender problem I have some times... but I am working on it ok.
The movie I am hoping holds true to the book and if it does it should make for a great theater experience. Also this book makes me want to go the circus, like right now! After learning more behind the scenes information I feel like I would appreciate the circus much more now. I would go out and get this book if I were you. You can get it cheap from Amazon with my link or pick it up almost anywhere as the movie has gained it more popularity.
If you have any questions or suggestions hit me up, I want to make this blog a more interactive one and that means YOU have to be involved! :)

Yet another FREE drink from my lovely Starbucks !!

I'm telling you have to go get a Starbucks card right now if you like FREE drinks. And this drink usually cost 8 dollars so you get your moneys worth. Almost done with thus weeks book and I know you are all excited to read my review ... have a great day! 

This weeks BOOK OF THE WEEK!! June 1st through 8th! Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Water for Elephants is this weeks book of the Week!!!
Click this link to get your copy from as low as $4!!! I know a lot of ladies looking to read this book and hopefully it appeals to me as a Super Alpha Male Man!! (not to be confused with the Super Alpha Mail Man, he delivers mail very manly like with an angry look.. all the time) 

FINALLY!! Book of the Week Review for Wednesday June1st 2011!! The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr

The Italian Secretary: A Further Adventure of Sherlock Holmes
It was a little bit longer to read than I thought with all this school reading, but I did it guys.
I love Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Let me start there. They are waht got me into reading in the first place. If you have a child that does not like reading, hand them a Holmes book. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will forever be the true Sherlock but Caleb Carr is a great predecessor.
It did not feel like a forced attempt to write like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His writing fit perfectly and the story of the Italian Secretary was a very exciting adventure. I am glad I picked it up and I am even more excited that he is going to hopefully come out with more stories.
Caleb Carr is also the author of his own detective mysteries and they are The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness. Please check him out and if you have any questions like always hit me up on my comment box below.