In 2008, I combined my love of books with my love of parties. The idea was simple... our family would choose and read a great book. I would invite others to read the same book. I would collect $5 from each participant, plan games, contests, decorations, food and prizes all focused on the theme of the book! The money given by each participant would allow an ample budget for loads of book club party fun! The parties have been wildly successful. As a homeschool mom, I'm proud to say that we learn a little something, too!



Read more here about me, my family and my Book Club Parties. Discuss with me upcoming books and parties, make book suggestions, discuss other books I've read or books you're reading. Also, hopefully (sometime soon) get complete BOOK CLUB PARTY INSTRUCTIONS for all the book club parties I've thrown since 2008!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Cinder

Cinder by Marissa Meyer Pictures, Images and Photos

Cinder is the re-telling of the classic Cinderella, and I really loved it. It takes place in the futuristic New Beijing. Humans, androids and cyborgs live together on earth which is subject to a deadly plague with no cure. To make matters worse for Earthens, an evil Queen wants to wage war against them. Cinder is a cyborg and a great mechanic. Her stepmother hates her, but she befriends of all people the handsome Prince Kai when he comes to her with a broken android. Will Cinder go to the ball? Will Prince Kai save earth? Wille Kai like Cinder if he finds out she's cyborg?

This book is the 1st in The Lunar Chronicles with three more books in the making ---SCARLET, CRESS and WINTER. I would have rated the book 5 stars but had to give it a 4.5 because it does leave a few unanswered questions. I'm not sure if the 2nd book will answer those questions or if it is stand-alone. I'm definately reading SCARLET! A spin-off of Little Red Riding Hood. I can't resist!


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