College and other ordinary things

I have said many times before that I love books. It's an addiction for me that I have tried and failed to explain to the non-word-loving. To read a book is to go into another world, and that statement is a cliche for a reason. I've read some pretty outstanding books lately and decided to do a quick blog post about them and the ones that I hope to read in the near future.

First off:
Sizzlin' Sixteen by Janet Evanovich.

I LOVED this book, but what's not to love about Stephanie Plum and her marvelous exploits? Morelli was hot, Ranger was hotter, and Grandma Mazur kept me laughing the whole time. I consider this book a very fine addition to the series and look forward to reading the next book when it makes it's appearance, probably sometime next summer.

Next is:
The Last Summer (Of You and Me) by Ann Brashares

The amazing author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has struck again. With her first adult novel, and the second to be published after the Sisterhood ended, Ann has struck gold. This book is a perfect summer read, though you might want to keep a box of tissues handy, and if you're an unattractive crier (like me) you might consider reading this book when you're alone.
The story of two sisters and their journey into adulthood, this book captures exactly the feeling of growing into yourself and being lost while it happens. I bawled like the baby that I am, since I recognized many of my own awkward teenager to adult transition emotions in the pages.
READ THIS BOOK. that is all.

A book that I have recently started and have already fallen a little in love with is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. When I first noticed this book I realized that I was stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place.
On one hand, I could but the book, read it and find out that it is amazing. I could then go see the movie in a few months and be disappointed because the movie is NEVER as good as the book. On the other hand, I could not but the book (that I have heard is amazing) and see the movie. I would think that the movie was wonderful and never read the book, since I NEVER read the book after the movie has come out. It turns out though, that my insane love of words and stories won out. I am on tale 26 in book one, "Italy or "Say it like you mean it" or 36 Tales about the pursuit of pleasure" and I love it.
This book makes me want to be a better person, and I can tell that it will have many re-readings throughout this awkward change into an adult.