Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris

I didn't like this volume as much as his other ones. There was a running theme of death which I feel he treated pretty well (comically almost, but tastefully so). I think there was another book of his that had something similar or I might be thinking of this book. I had started reading it and had put it down and forgot it for a while.

It definitely had a darker aspect than his other books. Eh.

Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes

Got some really good recipes and ideas for recipes. Desultory style. Relaxing read but too slow-paced and plotless for my tastes.

Apparently, she has another book out. Not sure if I want to follow up.

Made me want to visit Italy.

1984 by George Orwell

Didn't know what to expect.

Not bad.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Liked it.

Sappho's Leap by Erica Jong

I can't tell if this book was supposed to be a romance or historical fiction. I thought it was historical fiction when I first bought it.

Not bad, but I wouldn't read it again or recommend it to others. It just wasn't all that good.

The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho

Liked it. Depressing. Good twists. I liked the insight into the background of Hollywood.

Better update later.

Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho

Good book. Depressing. Not predictable, which I like even though the ending should've been predictable.

As always, Coelho is an excellent writer.

More later.

The Hunger Games, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Best one yet - didn't have that ridiculous suspense device on whether or not Katniss will survive.

Ending kind of cliche.

Don't like her writing really. Too two-dimensional. Good plot and plot idea though.

Better update later.

The Hunger Games, Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins

Read it. Still didn't like the suspense device she tries to use with whether or not Katniss will survive.

Will update more later.

The Lost Art of Gratitude by Alexander McCall Smith

Read it. Liked it.

Will update later.