Go read Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I could barely put it down, and although I checked it out of the library, I am seriously thinking of buying it. It is, apparently, going to be part of a series.
I had first heard of Hunger Games through a review by Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly. I love me some King, so I figured I would like a book he recommended.
Boy, did I. The action is non-stop, the relationships are intriguing. The protagonist, Katniss, is tough, pragmatic, likable, as well as a fighter. I think Collins does an amazing job of capturing this girl’s voice, making it believable in the context of the action. I would have read that book in a day and a night if my schedule allowed for such luxuries.
I was surprised that the ending clearly and unambiguously meant that more was to come.
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The sequel to Hunger Games, Catching Fire, comes out on September 1 this year. It would make a great anniversary gift! (hint, hint, DearDR.) I’m not quite sure how that fits into the bronze/pottery category, but we’ll just wing it.
Although Hunger Games was captivating, I did not read while the children were awake. Well, maybe once. It was Saturday; I was drinking coffee; they were playing with toys. It was fine.
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Also, tourmaline is the stone for the eight year anniversary. I love tourmaline. I already have a tourmaline necklace, so maybe some complementary earrings.
Just a thought.
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What should I buy DearDR that would fit in the bronze/pottery category? Guess I better start thinking about that.
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Lately, Monkey has been into Imagination Movers. How come I am just discovering them now? Finally, another children’s show that is more than palatable. I enjoy the Backyardigans, too; everything else… is at least a little bit painful — if not really painful (I’m looking at you, Max & Ruby).
And guess what? They are coming to Pittsburgh right around Monkey’s birthday. I think I know what DearDR and I are going to get her.
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Yesterday in the car, as I was switching radio stations, we came across “American Idiot” by Green Day. Bun piped up from the back, “Dat one.”
“You like this song?” I asked. I haven’t played much Green Day for the girls. Profanity, you know.
I glanced back, and she was bopping along in her car seat.
“Yesss,” Bun said (she draws out her “ess”‘s). Then she added, “It’s my favorite song.”
That’s my girl!
Red Pen Mama 
About the anniversary gift, DH and I went out for an evening and picked out our pottery together on that anniversary. We are fotunate to live near a historic old town community that has cobbled streets to stroll with little restaurants and shops selling pottery. The difficult part is scheduling a babysitter, but it was completely worth it. Neither of us had to figure out a gift in advance and we had a very nice evening together. We have a beautiful bowl and vase displayed in our family room that was our gift to each other. I wish we could do that for every anniversary. Enjoy yours!
Wow! I really like this idea. Takes the pressure off shopping in advance. Thanks!
Now, just need a babysitter — the eternal quest.
ciao,
rpm
In addition to being a decent show for kids, the Imagination Movers aren’t too bad on the eyes, either. Just sayin’.
And RIGHT ON Bun! She’s smart, that one :).
Yes, I had noticed that. I have a total crush on Scott. I always had a thing for boys with long hair.
Now you know my secret shame.
ciao,
rpm
I loved The Hunger Games and can’t wait for the sequel to come out. I read it on the recommendation of my SIL. I don’t know if I would have heard about it otherwise. I really thought it was an excellent book.