Unholy Night

I am the first to admit that I go to church on a regular basis.  I am also the first to admit that I am not a zealot so I can completely appreciate a story that depicts the three wise men as petty criminals.  This story was entertaining, enjoyable, adventurous and just plain FUN.  If you are easily offended by creative re-telling of religious stories then pass this book up because you will just get worked up and hypertensive.  If, however, you can appreciate someone using the imagination to create an action-packed adventure, go for it.  I enjoyed this book so much that I would put it in my top ten for 2012.  This is by the same author who wrote Pride and Prejudice and Zombies as well as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (which I also enjoyed but it was early days for my blog so I didn't go into much detail).  Knowing that this is what Seth Grahame-Smith does, takes history and spins it, the reader should not be surprised that he tackled a religious story.  He does a fantastic job of doing it and if you have a creative and open mind, I highly recommend it.

                                    

Seriously...I'm Kidding

When I used to work the night shift, I would wake up around 3pm and watch Ellen's show.  I loved the show and laughed a lot while getting ready for work.  It literally would make my day sometimes. She is such a positive person and you can tell she has a big heart.  I really like that about her. That being said, here is my synopsis of the book.

Ramble, Ramble, Ramble, Ramble, Good point, Ramble, Ramble, Ramble, Ramble, Good point. 

You just read her book.  Writing is not quite Ellen's thing.  I think her strength is performing in front of a live audience.  The plus side of this book is that you can finish it quickly so you won't feel like you wasted too much of your time. My recommendation for a book that was well written, introspective, AND funny continues to be Bossypants.