Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

I read Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson after it was given to me as a gift by my brother- and sister-in law while I was recovering from surgery. It's about a boy named Alcatraz who is in foster care and always breaks things. It isn't until he meets his grandfather on his 13th birthday that he realizes that breaking things like he does is actually a rare talent in his grandfather's world. Alcatraz joins his grandfather and others to stop the cult of evil librarians who are taking over the world.

This was a fun book. It was interesting because the whole book takes place on one day--it just follows every detail of Alcatraz throughout the day. I enjoyed the characters and the unique story.

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I re-read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling in preparation for the movie coming out. It is the conclusion of the series and tells how Harry goes about trying to defeat Lord Voldemort.

Of course, I loved this book, as I do every time I read or re-read any Harry Potter book. There are so many fun details, great characters, and just an exciting story. I love it all! It's particularly fun to watch the movie and realize how many more wonderful details are in the book, reminding me why reading is awesome.

Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)