read a book

My New Years Resolution for 2009 was to read a total of 2 books. I know 2 seems like a low number, but I'd really wasn't reading for pleasure, and it was taking me forever to actually finish a book.

Here's what I've read thus far...



A Piece of Cake :: Cupcake Brown

Intense memoir about the life of Cupcake Brown-- drug addict, child prostitute, turned lawyer. It's gritty, but a good read.

1984 :: George Orwell

This is a classic. If you're into conspiracy and Big Brother, then you will enjoy this book. It took me TWO years to finish it; I think I am the only person within 100 miles that felt like it was a chore to read (at times).


The Jump Off :: Doug Dixon

My friend gave me this book, with little to no explanation about the foolishness I was about to read. The main character flies off the handle over something EXTREMELY ridiculous. You have to read it to get the full effect. This book has some classic lingo though, "booty just jigglin'!"


Rules for a Pretty Woman :: Suzette Francis


Another book passed on to me from a friend. This book tells the story of a women who deals with the complexities of love. If you are looking for a book that will provide a platform for self reflection, this is a good one.


Push :: Sapphire


This book is getting A LOT of attention right now due to the much talked about movie Precious. This is one of the most upsetting books I've read in a long time. The story of Precious is told through her own words--completely botched spelling/grammer and all. Its a quick read, the book is pretty short, but unbelievably powerful. I suggest you read this.




New Moon :: Stephanie Meyers


After seeing New Moon in theaters I felt the overwhelming urge to actually read the books. My sister loaned me Twilight and New Moon. I stared off reading Twilight, but I got bored. I think it was because I'd already seen the film, and had the general idea about what was going on--the movie wasn't all that great either :- /


New Moon was much more entertaining. What's better than star-crossed lovers and literally hot werewolves? (ok, maybe a being able to do magic, but...)



Snuff :: Chuck Palahniuk


SMH. Chuck Palahniuk is a very strange man. Snuff is a humorous account of a adult-movie star, who is attempting to break a world record...laying down.








I hope you're feeling inspired, and will go pick up a book one of these days