Book Review

So I’ve been reading a lot since I’ve been here and now I’d like to take a little time to tell you about the books that I’ve read. Why? I’m a little bored and don’t feel like studying fo my midterms.

Katie: The Real Story by Edward Klein
Those of you who know me know that I have a thing for Katie Couric, The Today Show, and the TV news industry in general so it should come as no surprise to you that I picked up this, the first (albeit unauthorized) biography of Ms. Couric. It was really interesting if you’re at all interested in Katie or the TV news biz. There are plenty of good insider quotes and interviews and it does give an interesting look at the first woman to ever solo anchor an evening newscast.

Cell by Stephen King
Disclaimer: If you like Stephen King, well then you like Stephen King. If you don’t, you don’t. This one is a post apocalyptic tail of cell phone zombies that takes place between Boston and Maine. It was a good page-turner and as usual for Mr. King the characters were well developed and there was plenty of smart and witty dialogue. Give it a try if you’re looking for something fun that’ll make you jump a little.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Wow. Perfect. That’s all I can say. I couldn’t have been happier with the last book in the Potter series. Although I must say after I turned the last page I was quite sad that this would be the last that we would hear from Harry and his friends.

Lisey’s Story by Stephen King
Okay, so I’m on a little bit of a Stephen King marathon here, but what can I say, I love the way he writes. This one was really good and different. Sure there are still some grotesque and horrible elements to this one but it’s main focus is Lisey and how she’s coping with the death of here husband, a famous novelist. This novel, more than others king has written focuses more on the characters than on the events taking place around them. Even if you’re not the biggest King fan, I’d still give it a try.

Marley & Me by John Grogan
The first thing I noticed when I picked up this book and read the back of it was a review from the New York Times that said, “A book with intense but narrow appeal, strictly limited to anyone who has ever had, known, or wanted a dog.” I’m going to mostly agree with that comment except for one thing: I’m going to change the word dog to pet. Sure the book is about a man, his family, and their dog but for anyone who has had a pet or loves animals this book will be enjoyable and tug at your heartstrings a bit.

Misery by Stephen King
A classic King novel that I think is a must. The movie was creepy as all hell thanks mostly to Kathy Bates’ portrayal of Annie Wilkes but the novel is far more creepy and gruesome. It’s a little bit longer but it reads really quickly. A fun book for a flight or long train trip.

So there you have it. All the books I’ve read so far. I’m currently reading The Green Mile by Stephen King and waiting for Amazon.com to deliver Reality Show by Howard Kurtz another new book about the evening news race between Brian Williams, Katie Couric, and Charlie Gibson (I know, I’m a big ol’ dork but you love me anyway…)