A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

Wow! I couldn't put this book down! I have been recommending this book for awhile, but hadn't been able to read it yet...mostly because it always seems to be checked out from the library. The book reminded me of one of my favorite novels --> Twilight!

from Barnes and Noble:
After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, sixteen-year-old Gemma returns to England, after many years in India, to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world.

Happy reading! If you read A Great and Terrible Beauty, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it. :)

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

I vaguely remember reading this book when I was a teenager...I know that I really enjoyed it, but didn't really remember that much about the book. I am so glad that I decided to read it again! It is the coming-of-age story of Francie Nolan - set in Brooklyn, beginning in 1902.

Snow!

Wow! By the time I got home today, I could barely drive into my driveway. :) I shoveled the driveway (heavy snow), read my book (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn), and then played outside with Annie the dog. She wanted me to throw her ball over and over and over again! She loved the snow. I have included a picture of Annie - this is her "please throw the ball NOW" look. :)

What did you do today with all the snow? Cast your vote in the poll!