Bulls Island

by Dorothea Benton Frank

Elizabeth "Betts" McGee returns to her hometown in the Carolina lowcountry to help her former fiance develop untouched Bulls Island.  She left under sad circumstances, and thought she would never go back again.  The secrets she brings with her will shock everyone.

I liked this book, but didn't love it.  Betts seemed too emotional to be a high powered investor, and had frighteningly bad taste in men.  I don't know how she survived and prospered in New York.  Plus, her former flames' theory that Bulls Island would be developed eventually, so it might as well be a Southerner instead of a Yankee making money, was a short-sighted, ridiculous argument.  Why not fight to keep it as a protected sight?  Oh, right, there's no money in it.  For someone who supposedly loves his culture, he comes off as a money-grubbing jerk.

Self Esteem: The Essence of You

by Ida Greene

Supposedly, this book helps you look into your core beliefs and how to boost your self-esteem.  Unfortunately, it was rambling, oddly organized, and mostly talked about spiritual enlightenment.  It also threw in a chapter about controlling anger & communicating more effectively.  Weird book!

I Am Number Four

by Pittacus Lore

The planet Lorien was destroyed by the Mogadorians, but not before nine special children and their protectors escape.  The nine are under constant threat of being found by their enemies, but due to special charms, they must be killed in order.  They have found and killed the first three Lorien children.  John Smith is Number Four, and the Mogadorians are now looking for him.

Fun, fast-paced book.  The characters were realistic, and even though I thought I knew how things would work out, I didn't know how anyone could possibly escape the Mogadorians.  Now I need to watch the movie!