The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Much better than the last book.  I found this in the office and figured it would be worth reading.  Then I found out Pearl S. Buck had won a Pulitzer Prize for it.  

This was a beautifully written book, very easy to read and heartwarming as well.  I feel like most "classic" novels have to end dramatically or have some sort of tragedy.  If anything, this book had a calming affect on me.  Its about a Chinese family before the revolution and basically about how they go from poverty to riches.  

Excellent easy read.

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

If the outside of this book is any indication - this is a really boring book.  All I was looking for was a murder mystery.  Something light.  A quick easy read.  Ok, this sounds good.  Its about a bunch of monks getting killed in a monastery.  I was thinking Redwall meets The Da Vinci Code meets The Agony and the Ecstasy.  Wrong.

Easily one of the most boring books I've ever read.  Instead of reading drama and suspense, I was reading about 14th century Catholic doctrine.  Just to save you the pain of actually reading this book.  The library burns down in the end.  Done.

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

For anyone familiar with True Blood on HBO, this book may sound familiar to you. The "Sookie Stackhouse Novels," as they are called, serve as the basis for the

show. Sookie is a telepathic waitress in Bon Temps, Louisiana who falls in love with Bill, a vampire. Chaos ensues as soon as this match is made. Watchers of the show will notice that the book follows the first few episodes of season one almost verbatim, with a few minor characters missing and a little less drama at the end. But whether or not you're a fan of the show, the book does provide solid entertainment and a fast read. If you find yourself wary about having anything to do with ANOTHER vampire series, I'd encourage you to take the risk. Did I mention there is lots of sex? This is no Twilight.