Empire State of Mind

Worst.Biography.Ever.  Basically if you are a fan of Jay-Z and already know his songs and his story, this book is a huge waste of time.  The author basically just quotes some lyrics on just about every page and talks to some has-beens who are probably just talking about Jay-Z so they can see their name in print.  Only upside to this book is that you can read it in a day and a half....or less, but I would say don't even waste your time.

Two Kisses for Maddy

DEPRESSING!  True story about a guy whose wife dies within 27hours of having their first baby.  He wrote the book and talks about his grief and misadventures raising their daughter. Some of the misadventures are funny, but overall he mostly describes how much he cries.....A LOT.  So sad.  It is a testament about the power of family and friends to help get you through life's challenges.  It also makes you count every moment with your loved ones as a blessing.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

It only took me FOREVER to finish this wonderful book because school gets in the way of my REAL education.  Anyway, this book was very well written and really interesting to read.  I can see why it's a bestseller!