Books and Movies from May

Since the end of June will mark the mid-point of the year, I should have read 25 books by that date in order to be on track for meeting the 50 Book Challenge again this year.  Right now, I've read a grand total of 21 books this year so I'm definitely on track to meet my goal. 

I read four books in May:

• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (5) (How did I ever go so long without reading this absolutely enchanting book?)
• Lord of the Flies by William Golding (5) - Reading this book a second time was definitely a different experience than reading it in high school.  The book was definitely just as disquieting as I remember, though, if not more so.
• Key of Valor by Nora Roberts (4)
• College-Prep Homeschooling:  Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Through High School by David P. Byers (3)

Movies/Documentaries I Watched in May

• Birth of Civilization, National Geographic (4)
• The 5 People You Meet in Heaven (5) - I didn't think my daughter and I would ever stop crying during this one. 
• Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife, National Geographic (3)
• Boston Legal Season 5 (3)
• Witness (5)
• Defiance (4)
• Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure (5)
• The Young Victoria (5)
• Couples Retreat (3)

My very favorite movie of the month was The Young Victoria.  The movie was a visual feast and an absolute treasure.  I highly recommend the movie.