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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Top Ten Books That Will Make You Cry

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.

Today's topic is Top Ten Books that will make you cry.  To be honest, I think I cry easily.  I can cry at commercials.  But, I don't seem to cry while reading very often.   So, here are mine in random order.
 
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)

1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling- I read this all day the day it came out, I reached the end about midnight and I remember sitting in bed just crying.  I had not expected those events.  

Daughters of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, # 3)

2. Daughter's of the Nile by Stephanie Dray - I don't normally cry in historical fiction.  Usually events are well known.  But, Dray managed to put into words what I can only imagine.  I cried twice during this book. 

Between Shades of Gray

3.  Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - I've seen this pop up a lot recently. I've even recommended it to friends even though it's been some time since I read it.  Beautifully told!

Thirteen Reasons Why

4. Thirteen Reasons Why  by Jay Asher - There's lots of mixed opinions on this book.  But, I found it heart wrenching.    



 Voyager (Outlander, #3)

5. Voyager  by Diana Gabaldon - I still remember the scene were Claire walks back in time again and finds Jamie in the print shop.  I was all choked up!

If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)

6. If I Stay by Gayle Forman - I sat on my front porch one afternoon and read this book cover to cover, and cried the entire time.  It's touching!

Speak

7. Speak  by Laurie Halse Anderson -  This is one of those books that I hope my daughters read as teens.  Granted I also hope we have a relationship far better so the feel comfortable talking to me about anything!


Flags of Our Fathers

8. Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley - This was never a book I had to read.  But, my dad really wanted me to.  I have so many emotions when it comes to this book.
 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Top Ten Covers I Wish I Could Redesign

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.

Today's topic deals with book covers.  We all have to admit it...one of the first things that catch our eyes is a books cover.  I'm guilty of it.  I'm especially a sucker for a pretty dress, even more so for historical dresses.   So, here are my book covers that I would love to redesign.  I didn't do 10 because some of mine include more than one book!

1. Jane True Series by Nicole Peeler - I have to be honest, I can't remember why I picked this series up.  But, I guarantee it wasn't because of the covers.  The cartoonish design doesn't do it for me at all.


2. Any series by Brandon Mull - I love both The Fablehaven series and The Beyonders series.  I also love that these covers really encourage boys to read.  But at the same time they are off putting to girls.  I recommended them to a 5th grade girl at the school were I work, and she immediately commented on how she never thought to read them because of the covers.  

Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #5)A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)


3. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - The dreaded cover change.  I've really enjoyed the past covers in this series.  I don't really like this one though.  I do love the purple hue.  

Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson #5)
 

4.  Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle - It's not so much a cover redesign as much I dislike it when another country has a much better cover.  Such as the case here.  Can you guess which one I like better.

Queen's GambitQueen's Gambit

5. Shade of Earth by Beth Revis - They did again.  What you ask?  Last book in the series and the decide to go with a different look.  Why?

Shades of Earth (Across the Universe, #3)

6. Wolfsbane and Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer - I adored the cover for Nightshade.  So, I was one of the first to be up in arms when they did the cover redesign.  

Wolfsbane (Nightshade, #2)Bloodrose (Nightshade, #3)


Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Top Ten Book Turn-Offs

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
Today's Topic is To Ten Book Turn-Offs.  I don't have any turn-offs that will make me completely stop reading a book.  But, I do have certain traits that may take a lot for the book to overcome.

More than two points of view - I can handle two points.  In fact, sometimes two works really well.  But more than that and I feel the story loses some of its impact.

Love Triangles - It's been done time and time again.  I'm over it.

Teens that decide they make the rules - I wonder how often teen identify with this trait in books.  But, it drives me nuts!

Absent parents - The other half of the above point.  Were the hell are the parents in some of these stories.

 Whiny Characters - You know the ones that complain about absolutely everything?  Why would I want to read about that?

Indecisiveness - I'm going to do this...no how about this...wait I think this.   I feel like it's filler in a book.  Make a sound decision and stick to it!

Selfishness- I find this more in historical fiction.  But more true to character for sure.  I'm just amazed at some characters do not care one bit about others.

Slow Pace  - I will admit, if I feel the story is dragging out I will start skimming.

Lots of Build Up to a disappointing climax  - I think this is probably one of the worst ones.  It gets me all pumped up for the great ending.  Then something blows it.

Cliffhangers - This is a love hate for me.  If I have the next book available, it's not so bad.  But, I hate having to wait a whole year or more to find out what happens.  I know its part of the catch, but ....

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Top Ten Books I Would Love To See As A Movie/TV Show

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
 
Today's theme is top ten books that I would love to see made into a movie/T.V. show.  This is one seems harder because nowadays, it feels like every book out there is being made into a movie.  But, there are a few that I can think of.
 
1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - There's a good possibility we will finally see this one.  Word on the street is filming is set to begin this fall in Scotland with a premiere on Starz in 2014.

2. Insomnia by Stephen King - It seems like every Stephen King book gets made into a movie or TV series.  But, of course not one of my favorites!

3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - I think this would make an excellent movie!  Plus Valek would be awesome on screen!

4. Graceling by Kristin Cashore - I think we need more movies with kick ass heroines!

5. The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa - I actually think this would be a really good TV series if done right!

6. Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys - Think Schindler's List!

7. Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - It would have to be done in the same manor as Harry Potter, but it would be awesome to see!

8. The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen - I would watch it just for the dresses!

9. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - I had heard this was in the making and in further research discovered its due out this fall!
 
10. Any of Michelle Moran's books - I could use a good historical movie!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday - Tudor Dynasty

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.

Today's theme is Top Ten Book favorite books in X Setting.  At first I wasn't sure I was going to do this one because I didn't think I had that much of a setting in common.  And then I realized, I'm a sucker for the Tudor Dynasty.  I seriously have a hard time saying no...how did that one almost get by me?! So here are some of my favorite books set in Tudor England (in no particular order)...

  1. Queen of this Realm by Jean Plaidy
  2. Roses Have Thorns by Sandra Byrd
  3. The Virgin's Love by Phillipa Gregory
  4. I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles
  5. The Queen's Mistake by Diane Haeger
  6. The Lady in the Tower by Jean Plaidy
  7. Her Highness, The Traitor by Susan Higginbotham
8 - 10. Any of the other Tudor books by Jean Plaidy, Phillipa Gregory, or Diane Haeger.  I'm also enjoying Kate Emerson at the moment!



Tudor Rose.svg

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Top Ten Most Intimidating Books

 

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.

Today's topic is Top Ten Most Intimidating Books.  I have to admit, it's the classics that intimidate me.  But, I also have a hard time with award winners (because I feel like I should love them) and nonfiction.  So here are some in no particular order!

Gone with the WindA Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)Me Talk Pretty One Day
  1. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
  2. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
  3. A Game of Thrones by George Martin
  4. Katherine by Anya Seton
  5. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
  6. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
  7. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
  8. World Without End by Ken Follett
  9. Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
  10. The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Red TentWorld Without End (The Pillars of the Earth, #2)The Princess Bride

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Top Ten Best Bookish Memories

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.


I really wish I had some awesome bookish experiences that involve author signings and things like that.  But, I do have a lot of bookish memories!  Reading has been a part of my for as long as I can remember.

1.  I was really into ghost stories as a child.  I remember my mom bringing home a book from the book fair when I was around 3rd grade.  I devoured it.  The book ...Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn.    I still have my very battered copy.

2.  When I was a young teen I often complained about having nothing to read.  One day my mom handed me a book just to get me out of her hair.  And from that moment on I made it a point to read every Mary Higgins Clark book.

3.  The Christmas that I received two boxes full of Sweet Valley High books.  They may have been used, but that gave me countless hours of reading!

4.  That first time I opened up a Harry Potter book.  I had seen the movie first at a friends insistence and made it a point to read the books.  I was hooked from the first moment.  

5.  This goes along with #3.  Getting books 5 -7 on release day and promptly sitting down and reading them cover to cover.

6.  There was one day when my now 5 year old was about 2.  It was way to quiet in the house so I went to find her.  She was sitting in her room with a pile of books by her side and reading to herself.  Made my whole day!

7.  Watching my 7 year old learn to read.  Even when she struggles with it, she still loves to do it.  I hope its a life long love for her.

8. Helping kids at school discover the joy of reading.  I love helping them find a book they may potentially love.

9. Having friends comes to me for book recommendations.  They may not read everything I suggest but I love the fact that they value my opinion enough to ask.


I'm sure there are others, but these stick out in my mind the most!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Top Ten Bookish Goals For 2013

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
 
I thought this one was a great top ten to participate in.  In a way, it's my blog new years resolution.  I've been slacking in that front.  With my job, the kids' activities, and my own desire for free time, the blog has slid down the priority list.  So here is my top 10 Bookish/Blog Goals for 2013
 
1. Read more books from my shelf!!  - I said this last year and it didn't happen.  I read a total of 6 books from my shelf.  That makes me a little sad!
 
2. Read more books from the library - My library does not have an outstanding selection, but they have a bunch on my to read list.  I need to get to those.  
 
3. Really pay attention the to the books I'm adding to my to-read list - It seems like I read a lot of mediocre books last year.  I think if I had been paying more attention to descriptions, those could have been avoided.  
 
4.  Organize My Bookshelves - They are an overflowing mess at the moment and it drives me crazy!
 
5. Stay caught up on reviews - I'm already failing at this one.  I'm constantly writing reviews for posts that need to go up the next day.  And it's usually for books I've read at least 2 weeks ago.  
 
6.  Interact more with the book blogging community - I was great at this in the beginning.  Now I find I rarely even comment on other blogs.  I feel bad.
 
7.  Know when to say no to review requests- I've gotten much better at this.  But, I have such a hard time saying no.  But, I don't have time for them all especially if I'm going to work on #1 and #2.
 
8.  Read more with my kids - We do pretty well during the school week because my oldest loves to take AR tests.  But, the minute we have a break, it stops.  They love to read and I need to encourage that!
 
9.   It's ok to put a book down! - This past year, I've stopped reading more books than I have every done before, and I still think it was only 3.   I don't need to force myself to read something I'm not enjoying, even if it was give to me for review.

10. Read for Fun! - Sometimes I dislike that I have a reading schedule.  I love being able to review books, especially ones that I would read anyway.  But, sometimes I miss going to my shelf and just picking something.

And that is my top ten!  What is yours?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR List

 

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.


I did this list for summer as well.  I had high hopes to make a dent in that list considering it was all books from the library or my own pile (plus one that was to be released).  I read 3 total.  Not as high as I had wished.  Here's to trying to knock off the ones on this list! It's a mix of review books I'm looking forward to a library/personal challenge books.



 Ashen Winter (Ashfall, #2)The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1)Velveteen (Velveteen, #1)
  • Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin
  • The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa
  • Velveteen by Daniel Marks
  • Wolfsbane by Andrea Creamer
  • Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margret Stoh
  • Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
  • Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
  • Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
  • Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
  • Hunt the Moon by Karen Chance 

Wolfsbane (Nightshade, #2)Dreamfever (Fever, #4)Curse the Dawn (Cassandra Palmer, #4)

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR List

 

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
 
My summer reading is going to consist of staying caught up on reviews.  I also hope to read a bunch of books from the library and my own giant pile.  Here's what I'm looking forward to in no particular order
 
Faefever (Fever, #3)City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)Endlessly (Paranormalcy, #3)
 
 
  • Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares
  •  Inheritance by Christopher Paolini 
  • Faefever by Karen Moning 
  • Dreamfever by Karen Moning 
  • Shadowfever by Karen Moning
  •  City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
  •  Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 
  • Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass 
  • Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer 
  • Endlessly by Kiersten White

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Top Ten Books To Read In A Day

 

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
This week's topic is top ten book to read in a day.  I find this hard because what I can read in a day maybe the average person can't.  I know I read fast.  But, I will try my best!
 
1.  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - Now I've managed to read each of the books in the series in a day (I would sit and read on release day until I was done).  But, how can you not get wrapped up in this world!
 
2. The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder - Pick up any one of her books (but this is my favorite so far).  They are fast and beautiful reads!
 
3. If I Stay by Gayle Forman - I sat on my front porch while my kids were playing one afternoon.  I read it cover to cover and cried my eyes out.  
 
4. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - If you don't fall in love with Ash (or Puck)....well I don't know why I would do.
 
5. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - You will want to take a trip to Paris and fall in love for the first time all over again!
 
6. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - I couldn't pull away from this book.  I kept hoping the ending would change.  
 
7. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - I devoured this.  I didn't even put it down to cook dinner that night lol! 

8. Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran -  Historical fiction combined with a character I knew very little about.  Michelle Moran became a must read for me after this.

9. Graceling by Kristin Cashore - This story fascinated me from beginning to end.  I had to keep reading.

10.  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - How could you stop reading in the middle of the games?  You have to find out who wins right?
 
 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Top Ten Tuesday - Top 10 Historical Fiction Books

 

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.
 
Today's topic is our top 10 in any genre.  I picked historical fiction.  I love historical fiction, but I'm not very well read in it.  I would love to hear your favorite if you like the genre.  This are my top 10 in no particular order!
 
1. The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon - The series is a list in itself.  I particularly recommend book 1-3.   This will give you a history lesson covering many countries and time periods.  LOVE IT!
 
2. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet - I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book.  It's really not like most historical fiction.  But, I found that I read it much fast that I anticipated.  And, I really liked it.

3. Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran - This has made a lot of my lists.  And for good reason.  I think its a wonderful book and recommend it to anybody who likes historical fiction (and for those who don't).
 
 4. The Queen's of England series  by Jean Plaidy - I know these aren't literary genius.  But, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for England's royalty.  And this series is probably what started it (or maybe its my English grandmother). 
 
5. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin - One of the few classics that I've read and enjoyed.    

Since this list actually involves more than 10 books, I leave it at that.   Would love
 
 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Books Recommended to People Who Don't Like To Read

 

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Top 10 Books I'd Hand to Someone Who 
Says They Don't Like To Read (in no particular order)

  1. The Twilight Series - I know way overrated at this point.  But, I really think this got people reading again.  And I will point it out to people.
  2.  The Hunger Games Series - I've gotten so many people to read this series.  And I have yet to hear of even one person who hasn't liked it.
  3. The Harry Potter series - Need I say more.
  4. The Poison Study series - I've recommend this countless times for those who want something more adult over Twilight.  Still love the characters! 
  5. The Fablehaven series - I don't think this gets enough attention. 
  6. The Outlander series - only for the brave!  But, it's wonderful.
  7. Graceling -  I really need to reread this.  
  8. Cleopatra's Daughter - I loved this book.  Such a great historical fiction
  9. The Book Thief - Not at all like I thought it was going to be.  
  10. Pride and Prejudice -  I've had a hard time with the classics.  But this one I could read over and over.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Top Ten Books I'm Excited To Read in 2012

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  If your curious about this meme, visit Top Ten Tuesday where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed as well.

Our topic today is 10 Book I'm Excited to read in 2012!
In no particular order here are my the books I'm looking forward to that come out in 2012

The Last Echo (The Body Finder, #3)A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2)Spell Bound (Hex Hall, #3)
This Is Not a TestInsurgent (Divergent, #2)

The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting
A Million Suns by Beth Revis
Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
Insurgent by Veronica Roth

The Second Empress : A Novel of Napoleon's CourtThe Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of CastileFour Sisters, All Queens
The Flower ReaderA Rogue By Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1)

 
The Second Empress by Michelle Moran
The Queen's Vow by C.W. Gortner
Four Sister, All Queens by Sherry Jones
The Flower Reader by Elizabeth Loupas
A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

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