Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke

In this third and final volume of the Inkheart trilogy, the inkworld is a dangerous place. Orpheus has the only copy of the original book and is using it to write himself a fortune, the immortal Adderhead is sending men to raid villages and Fenoglio can no longer find the words to control his creation.

When the Adderhead realizes the White Book that contains his immortality is rooting away he has the children of Ombria kidnapped to bring Mo out of hiding and force him to repair the book. Mo makes a dangerous deal with death to destroy the book once and for all. But will the inkworld let them have a happy ending?

Part of my 100+ book challenge

Culture Kids

Come join us on a journey of worldwide exploration. Learn about different countries - from Ireland to Africa, Mexico to India. Try the food, discover the customs and have fun with friends. Each meeting will take you to a place and new understanding of the varied cultures on this planet

Lead by Miss Lou Ellen Nichols, this fantastic club meets twice a month, usually on the 1st and 3rd Thursday but check the calendar to be sure!

Where you can find us!

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Breaking dawn by Stephenie Meyer

When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved?

In this irritatingly slow-moving, yet compelling finale to the Twilight Saga, Bella has made the decision to marry Edward and join the world of immortals, despite Jacob’s love for her. But her decision sets in motion devastating consequences that even Alice is unable to foresee and none of them are prepared for; consequences that will reverberate across the immortal world.

This concluding book is somewhat of a let down. So intent on giving Bella and Edward the happiness they deserve, this final volume pales against the intense feelings of romance, temptation, loss and strife in the previous three volumes. Ending with too much plot, too fast, and the love triangle between human, vampire and werewolf, bitter enemies for generations, too easily resolved.

Part of my 100+ book challenge

Online Video Game Rental

So, you can download music, watch tv via the internet, play games online and Netflix movies. Well, did you know you can rent video games online just like netflixing movies?

Yep, that's right: no commitments, lower cost than buying, so it is just you and thousands of the hottest games out there 24/7. Customize your account to fit your gaming needs, rent games on your computer, have them mailed to you whenever and never pay overdues again!


GameFly is the most well known of the video game rental sites, although there are many others like Gamerang and Gottaplay.  GameFly offers more than 6000 games on nine of the major gaming consoles including seventh generation consoles like Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3. They also rent PSP movies!  The offer a trial membership and quick 2-4 day turn around on games.  Sure, there is a cost but if you're into gaming than this might just save you, your friends and family big $$$!

So, what are you waiting for?  Check it out!

Daniel X Alien Hunter

Although I am not a frequent graphic novel reader, when I saw James Patterson’s new Daniel X series had a graphic novel out I had to read it.

The drawings are well done – even if Daniel doesn’t look like he does in my head :) - and the story was intriguing.

Following on from The Dangerous Days of Daniel X, our hero is now after alien number 7 on the list of alien outlaws hiding out on the earth. But the list does not have much to say about this villain, Daniel must risk the lose of new found friendship and use all his powers of creation to overcome this enemy.





This book counts toward the 100+ book challenge