Book of the Month- January (Steph)

One of my New Year resolutions this year was to read a new book every month.  I thought that was a pretty lofty goal for myself, since I don't think I read a single new book last year.  Well, maybe, but I honestly don't remember.  I always make the excuse that "I don't have time," but really, that's not true.  So I figured if I didn't read one book every month, half of that would be 6 books for the year, and that's pretty good for me. 

I'm happy to announce that I am on track for my goal and have finished my book for the month of January.  I read The Choice by Nicholas Sparks.  When my sis-in-law Lisa moved out, she left all of her books, so I thought that I would borrow a few before I resort to paying my 6+ years overdue fines at the library. (Thanks Lisa)

The Choice was a fairly easy and quick read and I would recommend it to someone who needs a feel-good, romantic, heart-warming story.  Most of Sparks' stories have a similar feel and a bunch have been made into movies (The Notebook, Dear John, The Last Song, Nights in Rodanthe, A Walk to Remember), but I'll jump on the band-wagon and say that I enjoy them.  They are similar to stories by LDS author Jack Weyland, but they are a teeny-tiny bit more "dirty." 

The description on the dust jacket says this:

"Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life -- boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite his attempts to be neighborly, the appealing redhead seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him...and the presence of her longtime boyfriend doesn't help. Despite himself, Travis can't stop trying to ingratiate himself with his new neighbor, and his persistent efforts lead them both to the doorstep of a journey that neither could have foreseen. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, The Choice ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?"

Can't wait to read it right?  Check it out and and enjoy!