Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

I loved this book.  It was a slow start.  I didn't want the first fifty pages, but once I made it past those, I couldn't stop reading.  I didn't want to go to sleep.  I went to the park at lunch to read.  We closed my office early so I could go home and finish it.

The basic premise is that a reporter is assigned to her hometown to investigate the gruesome murder of a young girl.  Soon, another young girl is killed.  The reporter explores the murder, navigates romantic and sexual relationships, and explores her strained family ties.

I highly recommend this book.  I am already looking forward to the next.

The Birth Order Connection

The birth order connection was an interesting book that explains how your placement in your family affects the way you interact with those around you and your romantic partner. It was pretty interesting.  I learned that as the oldest child, I not only like to follow the rules, but I like to make them, as well.  This makes me a good match for a last born or middle child.

The book doesn't tell you anything you didn't know, but its a fun read and a good conversation starter. It also only takes a couple hours to read.