Today my grandmother and I are having a Life After People day. I have season one and two on DVD. I find shows like that interesting. What would happen if humans would just disapear?

I enjoy reading books and watching shows and movies that are based on stuff like the disapearence of people, the collapse of the United States of America, or the Collapse of current technology. I find these things very interesting.

Do you ever think about these things?
If all electronics stopped working (cars, phones, fridge, etc) do you think you would be able to survive?

The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley #1)
by Jenna Black

Posession. Murder. Mayhem.
Let the games begin...

Exorcism isn’t a job, it’s a calling—and a curse. Just ask Morgan Kingsley, a woman who has a stronger aura than any Demon. Or so she thought. Now, in a pair of black leather pants and a kick-ass tattoo, Morgan is heading back to Philadelphia after a nasty little exorcism—and her life is about to be turned upside down…by the Demon that’s gotten inside her.

Not just any Demon. Six foot five inches of dark, delicious temptation, this one is to die for—that is, if he doesn’t get Morgan killed first. Because while some humans vilify Demons and others idolize them, Morgan’s Demon is leading a war of succession no human has ever imagined. For a woman trying to live a life, and hold on to the almost-perfect man, being possessed by a gorgeous rebel Demon will mean a wild ride of uninhibited thrills, shocking surprises, and pure, unadulterated terror. . . .

Morgan is an exorcist. In her world Demons exist. There are legal and illegal posessions. Demons can legally posses someone who is of legal age and gives consent and if they behave. It is illegal to posses someone against their will of someone underage.

Illegals get exorcised or in 10 states they also allow the execution of the human hosting the illegal demon. The only way that it is believed that demons can be killed is to exorcize it or burn it's host alive.

Morgan learns that things in her life have become complicated and that there is a demon in her and that there is a lot that needs to be done. She need to be careful though too because she lives in Pennsylvania a state that is ok with burning her alive. It is up to her to be someone that she never planned to be... a hero.

I love this book. This is book #1 of a series and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale Of Mystery, Death, And Salvation
by Jon M. Sweeney

At the close of the tumultuous Middle Ages, there lived a man who seemed destined from birth to save the world. His name was Peter Morrone, a hermit, a founder of a religious order, and, depending on whom you talk to, a reformer, an instigator, a prophet, a coward, a saint, and possibly the victim of murder. A stroke of fate would, practically overnight, transform this humble servant of God into the most powerful man in the Catholic Church. Half a year later, he would be the only pope in history to abdicate the chair of St. Peter, an act that nearly brought the papacy to its knees. What led him to make that decision and what happened afterward would be shrouded in mystery for centuries. The Pope Who Quit pulls back the veil of secrecy on this dramatic time in history and showcases a story that involves deadly dealings, apocalyptic maneuverings, and papal intrigue.

I thought that this book sounded very interesting. It is about Peter Morrone, the pope who quit. A hermit, a reformer, an instigator, a prophet, a cowerd, a saint, and possible murder victim... it all depends on who you talk to. That really made me interested in the book, which I received for free through Goodreads and was able to read before it hit stores 2/14/12.

After I got the book in the mail I realized that I might not be the ideal reviewer they are looking for thought because the book is by Image Catholic Books and I am an atheist, but here are my thoughts.

Growing up in an Anabaptist background I had taken church history in Mennonite school, so I know a bit about this time period in church history.

I would recommend this book to Catholics because if you are going to be catholic I think you should know your church history. I would also recommend this book to all Christians because like the Catholics, if you are going to be a christian you should know church history.

I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.

The Story of Jane
by Catherine Cusset

WHAT IF SOMEONE WROTE A STORY ALL ABOUT YOU...A STORY THAT DETAILED YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, YOUR DAILY COMINGS AND GOINGS? AND WHAT IF YOUR ANONYMOUS AUTHOR GOT IT ALL RIGHT?

Meet Jane. A professor at an academically outstanding college, she is recently divorced and feeling somewhat unsure, especially in terms of the opposite sex, having had several recent attempts to befriend men go awry.

As she leaves her apartment one day, she discovers a package addressed to her in the foyer of her building. Opening it, she discovers that it's a novel -- entitled "The Story of Jane." As she starts to read, she realizes that the novel is all about her -- her and her love life, or failure at love, to be more exact.

There's no name on the manuscript, no return address on the package. Suddenly uneasy and feeling much too exposed, she retreats to her apartment and sets about reading. At various points during the afternoon she stops to wonder -- sometimes in amazement, often in anger -- who could have known her well enough to write this story of her life. And where could that person be now?

As we peer over Jane's shoulder, reading along with her, we learn all about her life since arriving at Devayne University. We see her affairs, her marriage to the very sexy Eric, which ends in divorce, her disastrous friendship with the already married Francisco. One by one, Jane considers the men she has known, sure that one of them is the obsessed author and more than a little afraid that she might be in danger.

A startlingly fresh and innovative novel, "The Story of Jane" takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and revelations as the layers of Jane's life are peeled away andthe anonymous author becomes known.

The ending is amazing. Reading this book for the first 3/4ths of it I was thinking it was a 3 out of 5 star book but the ending......

The ending is so very good.

This book gets a 4 out of 5 stars.

99 Coffins: A Historical Vampire Tale
by David Wellington

In Gettysburg there is a cemetery. In it lie 100 coffins. 99 of the coffins hold vampires, who are missing their hearts. One coffin is smashed, broken and empty.

Who was in that coffin? Does he have the 99 hearts? If those hearts were put back in the 99 bodies that would make an army of vampires.

How did they lie there undisturbed for 150 years?

Laura Caxton has to figure all that out and save Gettysburg from a mass invasion of the undead.

Laura works for the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Her live in girlfriend, Clara, works as a police photographer for the sheriff"s department in Lancaster County.

I always find it interesting to read books that are "based" in my area.

The vampires in this book aren't those "sexy vampires" and they don't sparkle either

This book really drew me in. I almost cried when Laura calls her girlfriend and tells her that she loves her because Laura knows that it might end bad. Laura might not make it through the night alive.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Mesmerize (Mystyx #4)
by Artist Arthur

Lindsey Yi is used to changing schools. This move is different though. She lost both her parents in a train accident.

Lindsey can read other people's thoughts and emotions.

On a weird note... while reading this book I read the line where the author said less then one percent of the population dreams in color and I had to stop and look that up to see if that was just something in the story world of if that is a true fact. (Yes, I know I am weird.)

It was interesting reading and figuring out how Dylan figures into things and who he is. Is he good? or bad?

Who will win the battle of good and evil?

This book is #4 of a series.

I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I think it is probably best for ages 10-15. A good young adult book.

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

In order to comply with FTC guidelines, I want you to know that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. I do not believe that this fact has impacted my review in any way.

Sarah Colonna is a regular on "Chelsea Lately" and also starts with Chelsea Handler and Heather MacDonald on the show "After Lately."

Sarah believes we all struggle to grow up. Sometimes we want to have fun, not take things too seriously, and have that fourth margarita. Other times we would like to get married, stay in, order Chinese food, and have a responsible, secure life.
 
From her formative years in small-town Arkansas to a later career of dates, drinks, and questionable day jobs, Colonna attempts to reconcile her responsible side with her fun-loving side. Sometimes this pans out, and sometimes she finds herself in Mexico handing out her phone number to anyone who calls her pretty. She moves to Los Angeles to pursue acting, but for years is forced to hone her bartending skills; she wants a serious boyfriend, but won’t give up nights at the bar with her friends. She tries to behave like an adult, but can’t seem to stop acting like a frat boy. In the end, she discovers that there doesn’t have to be just one or the other. And if there’s one thing Colonna has learned from her many missteps, it’s that hindsight is always 100 proof.

She has a way of talking about her parents divorce and her step-mom that had me laughing. Penny "the Penticostal" baby-sitter and the trip to her church reminded me of when I was 13 and my friend Amy took me to her church and everyone was falling over.

I had to laugh about the boy that she gave her virginity to that he had the same "our song" for all his girlfriends.

Some of the stuff that she talks about just tug on my heart and I can totally relate to some of it. Other parts of her book just make you laugh out loud.

This was a good book.

Alpha Instinct (Moon Shifter, #1)
by Katie Reus

Fear has a scent. So does desire…

Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.

The minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart. Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.

But Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but the lives of the entire pack

The Pack were poisoned and all the males died. Ana doesn't know who poisoned them.

Sean Taggart wants to take over the pack and be the Alpha. Right away at the beginning of the book you can see how cocky he is.

I find it interesting that the shifters in the book have such a long lifespan. Also shifters aren't the only think living among the human. When the shifters came out to the public the vampires did too.

Not only is ana dealing with Sean Taggart, there is also Connor who wants to be the Alpha of the pack and there is the person who poisoned the pack and there is also the Antiparanormal League.

It almost seemed like there was too much going on in one book. There were so many things going on at once. One conflict would have been enough.

The book was good and I will most likely read book two when it comes out.

This book is in stores 2/7 and I suggest that if you like books about shifters that you read this book.

I received this book before release date for free through Goodreads First Reads.

Mrs. Auctioneer, all the people here

we're asking you to hold off the sales right now.

We're going to survive but we don't know how.