February Reads in Review

I know technically February isn't over yet, but since the only thing I did all day was lay on my sofa and catch up on shows on my DVR due to this creeping crud, I decided the books I read this month would be much more exciting.

Matilda by Roald Dahl: I'm working on a top-secret project that has me reading all Roald Dahl books.  And honestly, I hated this one just as much as I hated the show.  It's just too weird and too violent, for lack of a better word.  I much prefer James and the Giant Peach.

A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro: I'm a sucker for a Sherlock Holmes book and this one was just creative enough to not feel like a repeat of all the Holmes story.  In these books, Holmes is Charlotte Holmes - Sherlocks Great-Great-Great-Niece, and Watson is Jamie Watson, Dr. Watson's Great-Great-Grandson.  Both are teens living in Connecticut where they're solving crimes.  Ok, it may be just a wee bit far-fetched but it was fun and if you like mysteries, it's definitely up your alley.

I Hate Everyone Except You by Clinton Kelly: The funniest book I've read in a long time.  I wasn't even a huge fan of his, but I loved the title.  He's a great writer and very, very funny. I only wish the book was longer, because I was super sad when it was through.

Martha's Vineyard: Isle of Dreams and The Fairy Tale Girl both by Susan Branch: I read these because I fell in love with "Falling in Love with the English Countryside."  These both followed the same suite - lots of fun sketches and sweet stories.  I loved them!  Of course, I liked the one about England better, but these were both fabulous!

"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by JK Rowling: Of course, this is a second read for me.  But I'm loving the illustrated versions of these books.  They pictures are gorgeous and really bring the story to life - even more than JK already had.