Harry Potter Book 1

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone By: J.K. Rowling

I have read this book multiple upon multiple times like any true Potter fan 😁. My school load is pretty heavy this semester so this has been a good way to unwind, relax and enjoy reading a book I don't have to memorize facts and dates. :)
As always the story of Harry Potter takes me away to the wizarding world where I can lose myself and forget about the cares of my life and live inside Harry's life for awhile.  Truly excellent writing and an excellent book/series.

On a personal note, I really like the new covers, I think I will always be a fan of the original covers. But these new ones are quite beautiful as well.

North and South

North and South By: Elizabeth Gaskell

This was this past months book club read and I was completely shocked. It started out fairly familiar and kind of cozy. But then it turn a sharp turn  and it was almost non-stop shock after shock that kept me reading and reading to find out what would happen next. By the time I was done with the book I was a bit stunned; it felt like I had just ran a mind marathon. I had to go and re-read a few times to get my bearings. Overall a FANTASTIC read. I love Pride and Prejudice but this may take the cake...maybe. :D There is one thing I found quite frustrating and that is *****SPOILER ALERT****
that Margret and Mr. Thornton dont get together till literally the end of the book!!! ARGH REALLY!?! oh well it was a super good read and one that I can definitely see myself going to back to again.