Inheritance

 Inheritance By: Christopher Paolini

Reading this again and knowing/remembering most of the outcome of the book (the big stuff). I was able to go into this book with a different perspective and look at it subjectively. That being said the first time I read it I wasn't thrilled with the outcome of the book. This time around, although I am still biased about how the book ended. Although it was hard saying goodbye to Eragon and Saphira again. I can understand why it ended the way it did; as well as see how well the author did making sure there were no loose ends left. I have thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this series and I am excited to read the other books by Christopher Paolini. Especially those books that take me back to the mystical land of Alagaësia. 

The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero

 

The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero BY: William Kalush and Larry Sloman

This is a book I found on the shelf at a previous job. It looked so interesting I added it to my "to read" list. It was a perfect choice for my pick when it was time in the book club I'm in. 

Erich Weisz aka Harry Houdini was such a fascinating person, I had no idea that he was instrumental in helping law enforcement from local all the way to the CIA. Not just here in the US either, but in Europe as well. From helping to improve their restraints to even being a liaison and working in various undercover works. I also had no idea that Houdini was an author and was so pivotal in bringing to light the falseness of various mediums and spiritualists including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his second wife. Everything about this book and the life of Houdini was fascinating and one thing I also found remarkable was the love and partnership he had with his wife. Also I was under the impression that Houdini died due to one of his tricks gone wrong. I had no idea he died after having his appendix rupture. I really enjoyed this book and learning about this fascinating man.

Brisingr

 Brisingr By: Christopher Paolini

I know I sound like a broken record, but I have seriously enjoyed revisiting this series. It's been fun to revisit and see the character developments through each book. I think if I had just read his new book Murtagh without revisiting this series I probably would have been fairly lost. There is a lot that I forgot and revisiting this I think is going to pay off when reading Murtagh. One more in the series before I can start the new book.....I cant wait.

Eldest

 

Eldest By Christopher Paolini

It has been so much fun re-reading this series. It's fun to revisit and see how many details I have forgotten in these stories. The character development is also intriguing. Having a different perspective and more life experience the second time reading this. I feel that I can see a bit of insight into the author's personality this time. What he feels is important, and what he values as well as how he views the various roles of leaders, diplomats, and heads of state and genders in general. Given that he wrote this series as a teenager and then recently came out with another book to go with it. I'm interested to see how his writing style is going to differ.