Book #75 - Northern Lights by Nora Roberts

Another great one from Nora Roberts. My sister-in-law and I both think you cannot go wrong with one of hers. I was skeptical about this one because I wasn't sure she culd hold my attention for the 700+ pages of this book. However, I truly enjoyed her descriptions of the beauty and wild of Alaska, the love story, and the crime. I found on page 472 there was a very profound line about heroism that I want to share with my avid reader(s). "Heroism's just doing more than you want to do or think you can. Sometimes it's just doing the crappy things, the unhappy things other people won't do. I feel as though this will probably be the last book I will read this year. Ironic that I started and ended the 100 book mission with Nora. Maybe it wasn't a full 100 books, but 75 isn't to shabby for anyone!

Book #74 - The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry

This was another classic thriller from Steve Berry, and it was well worth the wait. Again, Cotton Malone and Cassopeia Vitt were in this book, but this one took them on a wild ride to the back country of China. This one gave us insight to the political structure and past history of China while tying in a fast paced story line. I found myself wondering how much of this book was true. Other than what you learn in your middle school history class, you hardly hear of China. So much is done to close out the world their government. I highly recommend this book, even if you haven't read his other books, you can catch on to the relationships between the characters. I guarantee that after reading this book, you'll get all of is other books. He's a tremendous writer and his books are so enjoyable.

Book #73 - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts

I actually started this book prior to reading the Grisham book and finally got around to finishing it. It is the first book in the Garden Trilogy, and I have to say that Nora really let me down on this one. Unlike her other series of books, I have no interest in scrounging up the second book. For whatever reason, I did not feel the connection to the characters in this book. I thought the plot was a little forced, and the ending was far too rushed. I'm excited I'm done because Steve Berry's new book came in the mail next week. School ending next week too, so much more time can be dedicated to my hobby.