Safe Haven.

My Mom and I saw the commercial for Safe Haven the other day and she asked if I'd read the book, and then quickly insisted that I read it while I'm here. So, welcome to my latest obsession. She handed me her copy of the book Wednesday night before I went to bed and I'm over halfway through now. I can't put it down!

I always find Nicholas Sparks' books to be easy to get into and this one is no different. I was in the mood for a sweet book like this that picked up quickly and Safe Haven is delivering. Now, excuse me, while I dive back in...

Anyone else read this, or reading it before the movie comes out?

Beyond Snapshots.

I'm currently reading a book called "Beyond Snapshots: How to Take That Fancy DSLR Camera Off "Auto" and Photograph Your Life like a Pro" by Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey and I am loving it! Although I already use manual mode on my camera, it's always good to review and I really enjoy reading about other photographers tips on how they get the shots they do.

This book has lots of wonderful information on their exact settings used to get certain pics and oh so many pretty images. It's inspiring. So I just wanted to share it with you all today, in case anyone is looking for a good book to get started shooting in manual or to further their photography and get the creative juices flowing.

A Place of Yes.

I've made it no secret that I love all things Bethenny Frankel. She's witty and she says exactly what's on her mind at all times, and I adore that. Not long ago I finished reading her book A Place of Yes. I'm not saying this just because I love Bethenny, but I highly recommend this book...

Without giving anything away I will say that this book taught me a lot of things and made me think about the way I do things. It helped me to make some necessary changes. I realized there were a few places in my life that I wasn't coming at them from "a place of yes", which shocked me, but it was something I needed to hear.

...plus, it's a perfect pool-side book because let's face it, Bethenny is hilarious. And the way her books are written it's like she's talking to you. Which is awesome.

Your turn, what books are you reading this summer?  Anything I need to get my hands on right this moment? Besides Shades of Grey, because obviously I've heard of that!