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I have decided that there is a lack of candid book reviews out there for everyday readers. What I mean by everyday readers is people like myself - people who love to read, but who don't necessarily want to spend their precious spare moments delving into the deeper meaning of life or experiencing a novel just for it's 'literary value.' I experience books solely for extracuricular value - and what I gain along the way is purely savored extra.

This is not to say that I don't like literary classics or life-changing novels - much to the contrary - I just don't seek them out solely for the purpose of making myself that much more important for having read them.

The purpose of this blog is two-fold: I first decided to create it to keep some kind of living list of the books I have read. I was recently given a bag of books by my mother, who is a member of several book clubs herself, and couldn't remember if I had read any of them, although about half of them looked familiar. I then decided that a book journal of sorts would be a great idea as there have been many books that I have enjoyed thoroughly and very few that I'd like to forget.

The second purpose is to create a forum for amateur readers. This is a place for anyone and everyone who likes to read. This is not a place for people to get high and mighty about the value of a book to the literary world, but a place for people to talk about the books they have read and loved and would like to discuss with others.

I invite everyone to comment on my 'reviews' (for lack of a better word). I am by no means the end-all be-all for opinions on books and welcome any and all feedback and, even more so, ongoing discussion. I also love recommendations of good books to read.

So, please - enjoy my commentary, post your own responses or rebuttals and let me know what I should read next!