Number 53. I have surpassed my goal. Did anyone out there really think that I was going to stop reading once I closed the 52nd book? Seriously--does that sound like me at all?
A few months ago, Rob and I watched "The Lincoln Lawyer." It was the perfect movie compromise: a lawyer movie for Rob and Mathew Mcconaughey for me! Seriously, have you ever watched a movie with him as the star (or co-star for that matter) that you didn't love? Anyway, the point of this story is that I loved the movie, and not just because of Mr. Mcconaughey. The movie was great. Little did I know, because lawyer movies and books aren't typically my genre of choice, that The Lincoln Lawyer was actually a book before it became a movie and that there are other books in the series (right now there are 3). Rob suggested that I actually read The Lincoln Laywer before reading more in the series, but I have a hard time re-reading when I already know the ending (Harry Potter is the ONLY exception to this rule!). So, I moved on and read The Brass Verdict.
Of course, with every page and every word spoke, Mickey Haller was Matthew Mcconaughey. And, not a single page disappointed me. I've said it before, this is not my typical genre of choice, but it's nice to break from the mold at times and try something new. It has been a long read for me, but I chalk that up to the beginning of school, football, and field hockey. I am just beginning to be able to juggle life more efficiently again. It's only taken me a month! Anyway, the book was great. Solid, believable story. Good dialogue. Cool characters that I have grown to love. And, I even had the case all figured out! Well...until I realized that I was dead wrong and glad that I never took up a legal career because I am way too trusting and will believe whatever someone says. I don't want to give it all away...you'll have to read the book to get the entire story.
There's one more Lincoln Lawyer book on my shelf. Rob has already read it but I am going to need to wait a few months before I pick up another lawyer book. They make me think way too much and I need a break from thinking. Luckily for me, two of my favorite girly series have new releases tomorrow. They have already been preordered and if I remember to turn my Nook on tonight before I go to bed, they will magically appear at 12:01 am. Never fear, I will return to Mickey Haller and I will find out what happens next in his life as I imagine MM saying every word I read and looking gorgeous as ever as he's driven around in one of his 3 black Lincolns (hence...the Lincoln Lawyer). And when I do, I'll let you know how it all turns out!
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