Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

Two families are caught up in the blind hatred of a small Southern town. Prejudice rears it's ugly head in subtle and ruthless ways. This is the saga of the McAllan family who tries to survive on a remote ramshackle farm and the Jacksons, their black sharecroppers. When the two sons return from World War II to work the land, the unlikely friendship between these brothers-in-arms--one black, one white--arouses passions in their neighbors and families. This is a very intense novel that deals with love, hate and prejudice

Hunger Games, the movie

Having read this book and it's two sequels, I am eager to see the movie. Hoping to go soon! I have heard good things about it!! From both those who have not read the book and those who have!!

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

This is the biography of the woman whose cancer cells created the Hela line of DNA used for testing. It was created in the 1940s. Henrietta's family had no idea that her cells were taken for the purpose of research. Interesting real story of significant research.

Matched by Ally Condie

In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. This is a YA Distopian Trilogy. In this first novel, Cassia is Matched with her best friend, Xander. She is informed via a video that flashes a picture of another young man, Ky, for just a few seconds, which causes doubts and secrets. Not just for this Match, but for all aspects of her life.

Catching Up!

I have allowed WAY too much time to pass between posts! Many books have come and gone since October. I'll be posting each book separately.