What I'm Reading Wednesday

Let's talk books, shall we?

I cannot say enough awesome stuff about this book:

 

source

And the second book in the series was just as good.

 

source 

I am sooo on the edge of my seat for book #3 that will be out Fall 2012!

So, the Birthmarked trilogy by Caragh M. O'Brien is about a dystopian society where America is basically a wasteland with limited resources.  The only chance for survival is to have strict policies and procedures by the Enclave, which is like their government.  The main character, Gia is a 16 year old mid-wife trained by her mother who is also a mid-wife.  She delivers babies and the first five babies of each month have to go to the Enclave to be given to the elite families.  Pretty intense, right?
I don't want to give too much away, so I'm going to stop there.  But get to the library (or bookstore, Amazon or ereader) and get a hold of this book and the next one, Prized, too.
If you liked the Hunger Games, you will love this.  I loved the HG & feel like this one is just as good, for real.

Other books I've read lately are:

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

 

source

This book is pretty funny and such a quick read.  It is a memoir of this actress/writer, best known for her role as Kelly on The Office.  Really cute tales of her life and road to success.

The First Husband by Laura Dave

 

source

Just finished this one last night.  It was a quick read, also.  Plus the library only had the large print, so I could basically read it from across the room (which is fun).  This book is about a travel writer who thinks everything in her life is working out until things change rapidly.  So she is on a mission to be the opposite of herself on her journey towards happiness.  This book is a light read, kind of chick-lit, but I liked it.

Anyways, be sure to check out these books if you are looking for a new and interesting book.
If you have any book recommendations for me, I'd love to hear them ;)

Have a nice day!