Ender's Game

 If you know me very well, you are aware that I like to read a little fantasy/sci-fi. I enjoy reading stories about imaginary worlds - and I ESPECIALLY enjoy it if it is a young adult/youth adventure. Now that I am married, moved, starting to get settled, and working a new job, I am able to get back into the flow of reading - or listening - to books. I am working a temporary position at a warehouse doing data entry. It is clearly not an exciting job - but there are a couple of great parts. #1 I get to wear jeans. #2 I get to listen to audiobooks and podcasts all day long. Woo hoo!

One of the most recent audiobooks I have downloaded is Ender's Game. This was a great read. The premise of the book is that the world is 50+ years past defeating an alien invasion. Tensions are high and the international confederation is trying to prepare for another offense. In order to defeat the enemy they are looking for just the right soldiers and they must be trained. They search for the most intelligent and capable children and send them off to battle school.

This is the story of Ender. He leaves for military school at age 6 and is destined to become one of the world's greatest commanders. A great read. Orson Scott Card is an author I am really loving these days.