It's Monday WHat Are You Reading? #17

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!




                                                          Finished Reading
   
                                               Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

I finished Glow earlier this week and I did like it but I did feel a bit disappointed in the characters and some the story. To view my full review click here.

Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different by Karen Blumenthal

I really enjoyed this book as it was so informative but in a more simple manner that someone without knowledge would understand. It was very beautifully written and at times very moving. To see my full review click here.

Currently Reading

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Although it did take well over 100 pages to get into I am now very much hooked and can't wait to see what is going to happen next.

Dark Angel by Eden Maguire

Not read much of this book yet but it has started a bit slow but hopefully it will pick up soon.

Reading Next

Torn by Amanda Hocking

Pieces of us by Margie Gelbwasser

Looking forward to reading both of these books.

So that's what I am planning on reading this week, what are you reading?

Book Review: Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different

Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different by Karen Blumenthal

Format: Paperback (arc)
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: 16th February 2012
Pages: 256
Main Characters: Steve Jobs
Date Started: 16th February 2012
Date Finished: 18th February 2012
Rating Given: *****

Goodreads:
"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve Jobs From the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched.          Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.

I got an email from Bloomsbury asking if anyone wanted to read this and I took awhile to think about it as it's not my usual book but they have sent be books that I have asked for in the past and loved most so I thought I would try it.

I am so glad I agreed to reviewing this book as I was hooked and read it in only a couple of days which usually takes me a lot longer to read my books.

It was such an interesting book that told me all about the history of Apple and if you knew me you would know I love the Mac computer (although I don't have one but I will eventually).

When you look at the guy on the cover he looks like such a nice guy but once reading this book we did find out about his darker side. I was pleased that that was told as sometimes people can gloss over the lives of people who are no longer with us but this wasn't and I actually really enjoyed reading about his more darker side than when he was nice.

The last couple of chapters that was more about the later years of Jobs was actually very moving and also in parts gave me the chills, which I never expected to happen but it was very beautifully written.

Overall a brilliantly, intellectual, and moving book and one I would recommend ANYONE to read!

In My Mailbox #18

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by The Story Siren. This is where we show what we have either bought or was given throughout the week gone by.









I never actually bought any books this week but I did have some swaps and review books.

Slide by Jill Hathaway

I got this book from readitswapit which I have been trying to get a review copy for awhile now so I was really pleased that I was able to get a swap for it and I am very much looking forward to reading it.

Everneath by Brodi Ashton

This was another swap but this time from Jodie over at Goodreads. I was so pleased that I was finally able to get this book I have heard so many good things about it and again I am really looking forward to reading it.

Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different by Karen Blumenthal

I received this from Bloomsbury (Ian Lamb) for review purposes and I have actually already read it and I found it very entertaining and the review should be up some time today.

I also got a couple of galley's over at Netgalley

White Witch by Trish Milburn

I really wanted to read this because of the title as this sounds like this would be my kind of book.

Interrupted by Rachel Coker

This sounded good so I just had to see if I could get it so I hope its going to be as good as it what it sounds like.

So that's what was in my mailbox this week, what did you get in yours?