Running into each other at the supermarket.

Now that we've gotten past the preliminaries, it's time for some bonding.
I know you've all been waiting with bated breath, so breathe easy ladies and gentlemen, new Bookworm Chronicle posts are here!

In my unwavering quest to connect the world of book lovers and expose myself ( and all of you ) to new books out there,i did a little interviewing an the ave. Here's your all access pass to the inside of what people are ( and aren't ) reading.

                                                        Our first interview was with a young woman working in a rather hip clothing store. She was eager to talk about the two books she was currently reading, and seemed quite an enthusiastic advocate of the world beyond the words . The initial book she discussed with us was part of the murder mystery series by James Patterson, called Alex Cross.

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It is the penultimate one in the succession of gripping novels, written in short chapters with large,distinctive font. It goes under the title of I, Alex Cross, the name of the main character who holds readers captive with his chilling adventures of murder and mayhew throughout the seventeen different mysteries and enigmas. Although I have read just about every last one of the Nancy Drew novels, I must say that James Patterson's plots seem a bit more elaborate and gruesome than the usual thugs that the titian haired detective and her chums have to outwit. To give you some example of just how macabre things can get in Patterson's imagination, and to get some idea of what the critics think, I've quoted some Amazon users' about their thoughts on this perplexing tale.

"It should come as no surprise to returning readers that this story is peppered with bad language, sexual content, and violence throughout. Readers searching for some "light" mystery reading should keep on searching. However, if you long for a raw, engrossing thriller that will keep you churning pages long into the night, then I, Alex Cross is certainly for you."
- www.fictionaddict.com

"This book is good and the suspense is pretty consistent. I like that Alex does not miraculously get all the answers quickly in this one and I like that he is highly conflicted for the most part. This is well written - using Patterson's usual quick and easy chapters. Alex is well written and for fans of Alex Cross, this one makes me feel as though I understand him just a little bit more than the last book."
-www.bookshipper.blogspot.com

"James Patterson brings to the table, once again, all of his previous masterful talent and bold imagination. Although, some passages may disturb the squeamish, I was held captive throughout the entire book. I especially like the surprise ending. This may be one of Patterson's best efforts yet."
-"crazy about books"

There you have it. Straight from the mouths of some obvious advocates of the art of writing and the elation of reading. To quote young employee who was so kind as to allow us some of her time, " It was just a page - turner. " She has already recommended it to others, and well as her other book, Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels, which "was very informative and great to pass along to friends and family."

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To get another opinion on the dietary help book, i went back to good old Amazon and perused the comments.
Social Media Convert say this -
" Interesting book, though far too extreme for the average person. For example, we can't all afford 100 percent organic all the time nor can we completely avoid plastic wrap and related carrying containers. Also, the book contradicts itself in a lot of places. I suspect the editor was MIA when it came to cross referencing."

As a dancer, i am constantly updating myself with health articles and new discoveries, as our bodies are our means of expression. And while i try my best to seclude myself from "toxic" foods and chemicals, a tastey cake will always be delicious and I'll always love nerd candies. Some things are just inevitable.


Anyway, this is getting to be quite a novel, so I shall bid thee farewell until next time.
Any comments, concerns, questions, or actually any interest at all is greatly appreciated.
Good night, good luck, and happy reading.


" We read to know we are not alone "
                  - C.S. Lewis