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Seems to be, I'm not very far ahead of it though. I went to get some random books from the library and thought I'd take a non-fiction one too. I loved Criminal Psychology as a class and this one stood out But I will definitely need to renew it cause it's quite textbookish so I can't go too fast with it

I've been horrible with updating this thread and I've actually read books. I just forgot to update both this thread and my blog Next year! Next year I'll be better at this! I'm currently continuing with the Morganville Vampires series and also reading a book on Criminal Behaviour. I'm also making my way through White Fang! I've lost count on how many times I've read it so far

Normally I'd take a bus, cause I live a bit far from the center. I'm rather broke at the moment though, so I've been walking everywhere.

Midnight Alley (Morganille Vampires, Book 3) by Rachel Caine Book Description (amazon.co.uk) Morganville is such a nice place to live...and die. If you don't mind that sort of thing. When Claire Danvers learnt that her college town was run by vampires, she did what any intelligent, self-preserving student would do: she applied for a transfer and stocked up on garlic. The transfer is no longer an option, but that garlic may come in handy. Now Claire has pledged herself to Amelie, the most powerful vampire in town. The protection her contract secures does little to reassure her friends. All of a sudden, people are turning up dead, a stalker resurfaces from Claire's past, and an ancient bloodsucker extends a chilling invitation for private lessons in his secluded home. Personal Note Just like with the other two volumes in the series, it was a really great read. I’m going to repeat what I said before – I love the depth of the characters, I never feel like their “one-dimensional”, I love knowing their background. One thing though, I am starting to dislike Shane.

The Dead Girls' Dance (Morganville Vampires, Book 2) by Rachel Caine Book Description (amazon.com) Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favors beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls’ Dance, hell is really going to break loose. Personal Note As it happened with the first volume of the Morganville Vampires series, I could hardly put down the book down and in less than a day I was done reading. One of the things I definitely enjoyed in the book is that although Claire is the main character, so much of what happens in the book is related to the others. Everything is from Claire’s point of view, but for example in this second volume I was of course more than interested to see what will happen to Shane. The second book, just like the first one, also leaves you with huge question marks at the end. The cliffhanger is awful and it made me start reading the third book right away. It’s interesting to see how all the characters develop and to find out more and more about their backgrounds. So far I am enjoying the series a lot.

I just started the third volume now, I am in love with this series!

I have this one on my To Be Read List.

Oh, I'm glad!!!

"Glass Houses: Morganville Vampires Book 1" by Rachel Caine Book Description (amazon.co.uk) College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation, where the popular girls never let her forget just where she ranks in the school’s social scene: somewhere less than zero. When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new roommates don’t show many signs of life, but they come out fighting when the town’s deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood… Personal Note: I was reticent to begin this series, as I’m not a huge fan of vampire books. Since it came highly recommended from a friend who’s also recommended some other good books to me, I decided to give the first book of the series a try and it was great! I read it in less than a day, could barely put it down. It’s fast paced, packed with action, well written and I really like the characters. I was worried this would be another “Twilight” which I’ll be honest and say I was not impressed by at all, but I found the writing in Glass Houses much better. The characters actually have more of a background story and their emotions and reactions make sense. Plus I already have a tiny crush on Shane and Michael Looking forward to reading the next volumes of the series.

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox Book Description (amazon.com) There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But readers of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Instead of building walls around himself, he developed a personal policy of engagement and discovery: an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Michael’s exit from a very demanding, very public arena offered him the time-and the inspiration-to open up new doors leading to unexpected places. One door even led him to the center of his own family, the greatest destination of all. The last ten years, which is really the stuff of this book, began with such a loss: my retirement from Spin City. I found myself struggling with a strange new dynamic: the shifting of public and private personas. I had been Mike the actor, then Mike the actor with PD. Now was I just Mike with PD? Parkinson’s had consumed my career and, in a sense, had become my career. But where did all of this leave Me? I had to build a new life when I was already pretty happy with the old one.. Always Looking Up is a memoir of this last decade, told through the critical themes of Michael’s life: work, politics, faith, and family. The book is a journey of self-discovery and reinvention, and a testament to the consolations that protect him from the ravages of Parkinson’s. With the humor and wit that captivated fans of his first book, Lucky Man, Michael describes how he became a happier, more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life. Personal Note: I read this because I read ”Lucky Man” about a year ago and found it highly inspirational. I was definitely not disappointed. I would lie if I said I was a huge Michael. J. Fox fan – I’ve seen some movies and a couple of TV show episodes and that’s it. I chose to read “Lucky Man” simply because I thought it might be an interesting biography to read. I became a fan of his because of how optimistic he was and after also finishing “Always Looking Up” I am looking forward to read even more (I believe there’s another book) . “Always Looking Up” is well written and the combination of drama and humor made it difficult to put it down. I recommend this even if you’re not necessarily a fan of Michael J. Fox – a lot of lessons can be learned from it.

Tell me Why, Mummy by David Thomas Book Description (amazon.co.uk) The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being. From the age of four David was sexually abused by his alcoholic mother. He didn't understand, but he didn't have a choice. Then one day it got much worse: his stepfather turned on him, too. The beatings always started when his mother left the house. But if the violence was terrible the betrayal was even more shattering: David's mother knew but did nothing to stop it. As the nightmare of his life grew worse, David turned to petty crime. For the first time he felt powerful and in control. But deep down he knew it would destroy him. Then, one night, he saw a programme on TV that changed everything. It sparked the life-long passion that would free him from his past and make his future worth living for. A heartbreaking story of abuse, betrayal and ultimate redemption. Personal Note It's a tragic read, as the description obviously shows but I'll be honest and say I didn't really get into the book. The reason I picked it up was because I had read Dave Pelzer's books and I do find him incredibly inspiring. I thought this would give me a similar feeling, besides other horrible emotions you go through while reading these kinds of books. But for some reason I felt a bit detached from the story and I struggled reading it.