Books: A true story

Book vs Movie: The Great Gatsby

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:06:24 -0600

Book vs Movie: The Great Gatsby
I thought this was a pretty good adaption of the book. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed this movie as much if I hadn’t read the book first. I would have been like “WHAT is with the huge glasses on the billboard?” In the book it’s a little more… Read More

Book Review: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:24 -0600

Book Review: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
I don’t know how I made it through high school without reading this classic, but I’m so glad I get to come back to books like this and read them as an adult. I’m sure I would have learned stuff in high school, but I feel like I’m getting more appreciation… Read More

Shelving by Covers: May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:05:00 -0600

Shelving by Covers: May 21, 2013

Here are the brand new YA releases out today! I’ve “shelved” them purely based on their cover. Hope you laugh and find some new, shiny books. I Saw How To Make These Hearts on Pinterest *Looks Over Shoulder* EWW Are Gomez and Bieber Back Together?? Firefly I Am A Nice… Read More

Book Review: Asunder by Jodi Meadows

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:59 -0600

Book Review: Asunder by Jodi Meadows
I was not planning on reading this book. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first book in this series (Incarnate), but the ending had a lot of burning acid and death that left a lot of interesting questions so when I saw the second book staring at me at the library with it’s… Read More

My Mailbox (44)

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:22:17 -0600

My Mailbox (44)
My Mailbox is where I show all the books I’ve gotten by various means throughout the week. I will be linking up with Mailbox Monday and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews :) Since I LOVE book cover art on my kindle, I took my own pictures of the covers of my… Read More

professor-sex-and-dragneto: #REAL FUNNY OLD SPORT

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:48:08 -0600

professor-sex-and-dragneto:

#REAL FUNNY OLD SPORT

tastefullyoffensive: Don’t drive too fast or someone might...

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:58:14 -0600

tastefullyoffensive:

Don’t drive too fast or someone might think you’re….up to something.

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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

My favorite thing about this book is how we get to see that wizards and Muggles are much the same. Mr. Weasley actually thinks that Muggles are fasinating and even “magical” in their own way. It’s a nice little theme that I only picked up since it was my third… Read More

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Wed, 15 May 2013 12:39:58 -0600

Book Review: Bullies by Gary Taaffe

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Book Review: Bullies by Gary Taaffe

Another fun short story in the Urban Hunters series. I really liked how we got to learn a little more about Billy and Amber and their personalities. We get to see their relationship grow in little, adorable ways. But I really struggled with the conflict in this one. It just… Read More

Shelving by Covers: May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:17 -0600

Shelving by Covers: May 14, 2013
Here are the brand new YA releases out today! I’ve “shelved” them purely based on their cover. Hope you laugh and find some new, shiny books. The Red Green Show And Then She Thought Up Harry Potter It’s Gotta Be The Good Life…. I Wonder How Cold That Water… Read More

pottermorenews: simplypotterheads: Jo visits her old flat,...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:49:08 -0600

pottermorenews:

simplypotterheads:

Jo visits her old flat, where she finished writing Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The best part of the whole amazing documentary.

Oh my goodness. It’s been like a year since I’ve watched it. I’m going to, tonight.

lbardugo: Hey guys, here it is! This song was a labor of love...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:56:59 -0600

lbardugo:

Hey guys, here it is! This song was a labor of love for me and some of my former bandmates. It was written on my phone and most of it was recorded in Aaron’s apartment. (That choir you hear? That’s just Aaron’s wife and one of her friends. Technology!) I’ll be writing a bit more about how we did it for the Siege and Storm blog tour.

For now, I just want to thank you again for making the first phase of the pre-order campaign such a success. So much <3

Winter Prayer

Words by Leigh Bardugo

Music by Leigh Bardugo and E. Aaron Wilson

Produced by E. Aaron Wilson

Mixed by Nik Freitas

theartofnotwriting: divergentofficial: JUST REVEALED - the...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:53:08 -0600

theartofnotwriting:

divergentofficial:

JUST REVEALED - the official ALLEGIANT cover! Only 165 more days until ALLEGIANT hits stores! http://bit.ly/18w60ov

LOOK at it. Isn’t it gorgeous? Joel Tippie at HarperCollins is the creative force behind this cover, and he is so talented and always works so hard to get everything just right. (Also a shout out to Amy Ryan and Barb Fitzsimmons, also at Harper— you guys are awesome!) I have been so fortunate to get three covers that I love. I couldn’t be happier with this one and I can’t wait to see all three books lined up on my shelf!

A short note about that symbol: no, it is not a faction symbol. It is, however, a symbol that appears in the book. I can’t really share more than that— you’ll have to read it for yourself! (I can’t wait for that either!)

(Also, yes, that is O’Hare at the bottom. Can’t say more about that either! AHH!)

If you missed my Today show interview with Ryan Seacrest in which we reveal the cover for the first time, you can watch it here: http://www.today.com/video/today/51828575

Book Review: Taken by Erin Bowman http://www.booksatruestory.com/2013/05/08/book-review-taken-by-erin-bowman/

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:20 -0600

Book Review: Taken by Erin Bowman
Taken reminded me a little of The Maze Runner – they both had this engrossing quest for answers. The plot delivers on answering a lot of the questions that come up. The story moves quickly and kept me glued to the pages. The interesting world was the strongest part of… Read More

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Tue, 07 May 2013 18:39:02 -0600

miakosamuio: An interview with JK Rowling in 1998. Compare to...

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:38:47 -0600

miakosamuio:

An interview with JK Rowling in 1998. Compare to now where an estimation of 450 million of her books have been sold.

Shelving by Covers: May 7, 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:19 -0600

Shelving by Covers: May 7, 2013
Here are the brand new YA releases out today! I’ve “shelved” them purely based on their cover. Hope you laugh and find some new, shiny books. Smooth Criminal Under Da Sea…Under Da Sea… She Doesn’t Look Sneaky… AT ALL Titanic Sails the… Read More

Dusty Bookshelf May Theme and Soundtrack Your Book!

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:28 -0600

Dusty Bookshelf May Theme and Soundtrack Your Book!
Welcome to the April Theme read and mini-challenge! May Theme is A Book You Started Once Is there a book on your shelf that you started once but just didn’t finish? Now’s the time to pick it up! You can tell us about it on our Goodreads Discussion this month or in the… Read More

zillatamer: unimpressedcats: food? no… friend I like how the...

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:15:19 -0600

zillatamer:

unimpressedcats:

food? no… friend

I like how the hamster’s fear response is to just eat faster like

If I’m going to die, it should be with a full stomach.