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9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Erin Morgenstern: The Night Circus
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The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern
Published September 13th 2011 by Doubleday
ISBN: 0385534639
387 Pages
Synopsis
This was a complicated tale of two people locked in a competition they didn't understand, and pitted against each other by two opposite schools of thoughts. The Circus would become their game board, and all the people and characters within small pieces to be manipulated. There can only be one winner, but how does one win? Through exhibition of unique magical skill. The players build off of each other, and their creations, until the circus grows to uncontrollable proportions.
Musings
I chose to read this book for three reasons - the unique cover art, the idea of a quirky paranormal story told in the setting of a circus, and the amount of hype surrounding author Erin Morgenstern's first novel.
Reading this novel was just as dizzying and ethereal as the story itself. I felt addicted to it, and constantly wanted to read it, but after reading for an hour, had to set it down - only to crave it again. When I finished the book, I was sad. I wanted there to be more to the story, more for me to dig into.
The tale itself, in the recounting, is pretty light and not all that powerful. The characters have little depth, and not much in the way of back story. It is difficult to empathize, and the 'how' of the magic is never elaborated on, but the way she tells the story - breaking up the timeline, and feeding you bits and pieces at a time, and the elegance and sensory descriptions she uses to paint not only the visual picture, but the aroma, temperature, and emotional feel of each important place in the story - makes it all worthwhile. I began to crave going to the circus in the story, and experiencing the possibility of endless imagination.
Become a rêveur, a dreamer... Follow the circus.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique read.
-Rita
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The Night CircusErin Morgenstern
Published September 13th 2011 by Doubleday
ISBN: 0385534639
387 Pages
Synopsis
This was a complicated tale of two people locked in a competition they didn't understand, and pitted against each other by two opposite schools of thoughts. The Circus would become their game board, and all the people and characters within small pieces to be manipulated. There can only be one winner, but how does one win? Through exhibition of unique magical skill. The players build off of each other, and their creations, until the circus grows to uncontrollable proportions.
Musings
I chose to read this book for three reasons - the unique cover art, the idea of a quirky paranormal story told in the setting of a circus, and the amount of hype surrounding author Erin Morgenstern's first novel.
Reading this novel was just as dizzying and ethereal as the story itself. I felt addicted to it, and constantly wanted to read it, but after reading for an hour, had to set it down - only to crave it again. When I finished the book, I was sad. I wanted there to be more to the story, more for me to dig into.
The tale itself, in the recounting, is pretty light and not all that powerful. The characters have little depth, and not much in the way of back story. It is difficult to empathize, and the 'how' of the magic is never elaborated on, but the way she tells the story - breaking up the timeline, and feeding you bits and pieces at a time, and the elegance and sensory descriptions she uses to paint not only the visual picture, but the aroma, temperature, and emotional feel of each important place in the story - makes it all worthwhile. I began to crave going to the circus in the story, and experiencing the possibility of endless imagination.
Become a rêveur, a dreamer... Follow the circus.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique read.
-Rita_______________________________________
Karsten Knight: Wildfire
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Wildfire
Karsten Knight
Published July 26, 2011 by Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1442421177
400 Pages
Synopsis
Adopted girl gets in a brutal fight with a chick at school and then has a negative confrontation with her murdering sister, which results in her sister disappearing, and her (Ashline) transferring to a boarding school in the middle of nowhere. Enter random friends and strangers. Then weird things start to happen. It seems the core group of kids has been summoned to the school by a blind psychic who talks to people who aren't there, and - oh yeah - they are all reincarnated gods and goddesses. Adventures ensue, including learning about their powers AND each other. Relationships form, drama erupts. Balance cute guys, evil plots, a manipulative sister, and an end confrontation that leaves you guessing.
Musings
Hmm.... I kept waiting for this book to start. It had a good idea, but the follow through lacked punch. After the first 100 pages, I kept looking at the amount of pages left and thinking, "he's not really leaving himself much time for rising action." or "I bet there is some major twist or ah-ha at the end that makes it all worth it!" Alas, no.... I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but was highly disappointed when it was over.
I chose this novel purely because it was girls youth fiction written by a man (and not a girly man either). I was interested to see how he would tell the story, especially from a female heroine's point of view. I suppose he did as well as some female authors, but overall I wasn't as impressed as I hoped to be.
There are several odd things about this story. Eve didn't have any clear motivation to act the way she did, other than being a confused, spoiled brat. And, why did the author spend so much time introducing characters if he wasn't going to do anything with them? Especially the ones he killed off. What propose did they serve to the story? Maybe it is because the story isn't finished yet, but I felt kinda taken in by the whole thing.
SPOILER
The story acts like you know nothing about all the random gods and goddess it haphazardly pulls from different cultures, then expects you to know at the end that Kokopelli is the trickster. At least, I think it expects you to know, cause if you don't, the end is major confusing and kind of a letdown.
END SPOILER
**As long as you don't skip ahead that is not much of a spoiler, and may give you some additional insight to the last page...
Knight had all the gods ever made up in history at his disposal. Why did he choose the ones he did? Humph. Great possibilities, poor execution. So what? You're a goddess, now what? What's the point? What major thing are you expected to do with your life? Is the fate of the world on your shoulders? What makes you special, other an having cool powers? Oh, you're waiting to die so you can be reincarnated... That's... Cool... Bah!
The idea of the Cloak is a very cool concept. It left me wanting to know much more, and almost being willing to read the sequel to this book, when it comes out. And yes, unless the publisher fires the author, there will be a sequel. This book did not resolve in anyway, and set itself up for continuation. Guess I'll wait and see.
Finally - i just have to say - teenage sexuality kinda freaks me out in current youth fiction. I guess I am getting old, but when not written well, I can't help but wonder, what is wrong with these kids parents? And if the guy already graduated, and the girl is not a senior... Is that statutory rape? I don't really remember the genera of youth fiction from when I was growing up. We had kid books about horses or cartoony RL Stein monsters. If you wanted to read something with a little more oomph, you went for adult fiction by authors who weren't as wordy as others. I read Catherine Coulter and John Saul as a teenager. Some youth authors do it well by implying the sex scene or skipping over it entirely, but I don't really want to read about two kids having sex. It makes me feel icky.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone without a specific reason. ....
-Rita_______________________________________
WildfireKarsten Knight
Published July 26, 2011 by Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1442421177
400 Pages
Synopsis
Adopted girl gets in a brutal fight with a chick at school and then has a negative confrontation with her murdering sister, which results in her sister disappearing, and her (Ashline) transferring to a boarding school in the middle of nowhere. Enter random friends and strangers. Then weird things start to happen. It seems the core group of kids has been summoned to the school by a blind psychic who talks to people who aren't there, and - oh yeah - they are all reincarnated gods and goddesses. Adventures ensue, including learning about their powers AND each other. Relationships form, drama erupts. Balance cute guys, evil plots, a manipulative sister, and an end confrontation that leaves you guessing.
Musings
Hmm.... I kept waiting for this book to start. It had a good idea, but the follow through lacked punch. After the first 100 pages, I kept looking at the amount of pages left and thinking, "he's not really leaving himself much time for rising action." or "I bet there is some major twist or ah-ha at the end that makes it all worth it!" Alas, no.... I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but was highly disappointed when it was over.
I chose this novel purely because it was girls youth fiction written by a man (and not a girly man either). I was interested to see how he would tell the story, especially from a female heroine's point of view. I suppose he did as well as some female authors, but overall I wasn't as impressed as I hoped to be.
There are several odd things about this story. Eve didn't have any clear motivation to act the way she did, other than being a confused, spoiled brat. And, why did the author spend so much time introducing characters if he wasn't going to do anything with them? Especially the ones he killed off. What propose did they serve to the story? Maybe it is because the story isn't finished yet, but I felt kinda taken in by the whole thing.
SPOILERThe story acts like you know nothing about all the random gods and goddess it haphazardly pulls from different cultures, then expects you to know at the end that Kokopelli is the trickster. At least, I think it expects you to know, cause if you don't, the end is major confusing and kind of a letdown.
END SPOILER
**As long as you don't skip ahead that is not much of a spoiler, and may give you some additional insight to the last page...
Knight had all the gods ever made up in history at his disposal. Why did he choose the ones he did? Humph. Great possibilities, poor execution. So what? You're a goddess, now what? What's the point? What major thing are you expected to do with your life? Is the fate of the world on your shoulders? What makes you special, other an having cool powers? Oh, you're waiting to die so you can be reincarnated... That's... Cool... Bah!
The idea of the Cloak is a very cool concept. It left me wanting to know much more, and almost being willing to read the sequel to this book, when it comes out. And yes, unless the publisher fires the author, there will be a sequel. This book did not resolve in anyway, and set itself up for continuation. Guess I'll wait and see.
Finally - i just have to say - teenage sexuality kinda freaks me out in current youth fiction. I guess I am getting old, but when not written well, I can't help but wonder, what is wrong with these kids parents? And if the guy already graduated, and the girl is not a senior... Is that statutory rape? I don't really remember the genera of youth fiction from when I was growing up. We had kid books about horses or cartoony RL Stein monsters. If you wanted to read something with a little more oomph, you went for adult fiction by authors who weren't as wordy as others. I read Catherine Coulter and John Saul as a teenager. Some youth authors do it well by implying the sex scene or skipping over it entirely, but I don't really want to read about two kids having sex. It makes me feel icky.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone without a specific reason. ....
-Rita_______________________________________
Francesca Gould: Why Fish Fart
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Why Fish Fart
Francesca Gould
Published September 3, 2009 by Tarcher
ISBN: 1585427578
272 Pages
Synopsis
This is a book containing all the completely useless and totally gross trivia you have been looking for. It focuses on bugs, diseases, and deformities, and asks questions like: "How exactly do "crabs" cause such intense itching around one's private parts?"
Musings
There is not really too much I can say about this one. It was a quick read, but I enjoyed getting the short snaps of useless information. Stories are presented in 2-3 page descriptions investigating the origins and answers of each totally random question. You have to have a icky side to truly be interested in some of the perverse and disgusting topics. So, why do fish fart? Read it and find out!
I would recommend it to anyone who wants it for a bathroom reader. Short and (not quite so) sweet.
-Rita_______________________________________
Why Fish FartFrancesca Gould
Published September 3, 2009 by Tarcher
ISBN: 1585427578
272 Pages
Synopsis
This is a book containing all the completely useless and totally gross trivia you have been looking for. It focuses on bugs, diseases, and deformities, and asks questions like: "How exactly do "crabs" cause such intense itching around one's private parts?"
Musings
There is not really too much I can say about this one. It was a quick read, but I enjoyed getting the short snaps of useless information. Stories are presented in 2-3 page descriptions investigating the origins and answers of each totally random question. You have to have a icky side to truly be interested in some of the perverse and disgusting topics. So, why do fish fart? Read it and find out!
I would recommend it to anyone who wants it for a bathroom reader. Short and (not quite so) sweet.
-Rita_______________________________________
Reading Burn Out
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Hi Guys....
I wanted to explain my absence....
I am going through a short period of reading burnout.
I could give you excuses:
- Christmas & Family
- The 2 week cold/flu
- Starting back at college, and having to read scholarly books... constantly.
But I won't :)
I will just say three things....
1) I did read Wild Children by Richard Roberts, and it was AWESOME!! I plan to post about it very soon, but since it has been a month since I read it, I want to re-read it to refresh my memory on all the good parts.
2) I am abandoning the partial reads from last year (Game of Thrones, Voyager, and Eldest). I still plan to pick them back up eventually, but I am getting them off my chest as 'work' that I have to read.
3) I am going to run through a sequence of cheesy, awesome, smutty, and hilarious romance novels to get myself back into read mode. Whenever I get burned out, this is my burn in. If you are interested in any of them as listed in the Reading List, let me know. I can probably pull out a few words to describe them. :)
In the meantime, keep hanging out. I promise, it won't be long.
-Rita_______________________________________
I wanted to explain my absence....
I am going through a short period of reading burnout.
I could give you excuses:
- Christmas & Family
- The 2 week cold/flu
- Starting back at college, and having to read scholarly books... constantly.
But I won't :)
I will just say three things....
1) I did read Wild Children by Richard Roberts, and it was AWESOME!! I plan to post about it very soon, but since it has been a month since I read it, I want to re-read it to refresh my memory on all the good parts.
2) I am abandoning the partial reads from last year (Game of Thrones, Voyager, and Eldest). I still plan to pick them back up eventually, but I am getting them off my chest as 'work' that I have to read.
3) I am going to run through a sequence of cheesy, awesome, smutty, and hilarious romance novels to get myself back into read mode. Whenever I get burned out, this is my burn in. If you are interested in any of them as listed in the Reading List, let me know. I can probably pull out a few words to describe them. :)
In the meantime, keep hanging out. I promise, it won't be long.
-Rita_______________________________________
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Slammed
Colleen Hoover
Published January 1, 2012 (eBook)
ISBN: 2940014187602
314 Pages
Synopsis
Layken was named in a compromise between her very loving parents. Her mom wanted to name her Layla, her dad wanted Kennedy, so they took the first three letters of each and mashed them together. He mom calls her Lake. Lake is 18 and a senior in high school when her father dies in a car accident. She, her mother, and her 9 year old brother Kel are forced to move from their big ranch home in Texas to a small rental house in Michigan. She is quickly losing spirit when her new, attractive 21-year old neighbor enters the picture. There is an instant connection, but life quickly rears it's head, and there are some major obstacles keeping them apart.
Musings
One night I woke up about 2am and I could not go back to sleep. I wanted to read something new, and found this in the Amazon top 100 romance (at #9 this week). It sounded good, but I was a little apprehensive because it's YA fiction. I asked myself, how good a romance could it be without falling into the cheesy category? Then I read a handful of reviews and found out some tid-bits. Call me interested. This is Colleen Hoover's first work, and she wrote the bulk of it in a month (my guess, NaNoWrMo, considering her slam poem in book 2). Reviewers were gossiping that some of her feedback was faked, and her 5 star rating wasn't legit. I decided this was the book to read that restless night, just to see who was right. I started in around 2:15am and finished it that same morning, setting it down only once to go pee.
First: the high rating, the quick climb, the hype - all deserved. It gets some leeway for being Young Adult Fiction, but even then, it's well written. The first person PoV takes some getting used to, and could be a little stronger, but once you sink in, you can easily get past it. The characters are awesome too. I want Lake's mom's insight, Will's patience, Eddie's confidence, and Caulder & Kel's imagination. These people are so rich, you very quickly become attached.
The story is what makes this exemplary. It didn't feel like a repeat. So often (especially right now) the new hot books are re-writes of previous success. I was starting to get the feeling I was reading the same books over and over again. Not with this story. It has a couple of unique twists that almost catch you off-guard. And yes - it totally made me cry. It was happy, sad, romantic, inspiring, all the default things you want a good book to be. But it was also different. The poetry aspect bothered me at first, but this isn't stuffy old Keats. This poetry is modern day, powerful, and highly emotional - not to mention easy to understand and relate to.
This is definitely one of my must-reads. All ages, all walks of life, everyone can get something out of this series. Highly recommended 4.5 Stars.
-Rita_______________________________________
SlammedColleen Hoover
Published January 1, 2012 (eBook)
ISBN: 2940014187602
314 Pages
Synopsis
Layken was named in a compromise between her very loving parents. Her mom wanted to name her Layla, her dad wanted Kennedy, so they took the first three letters of each and mashed them together. He mom calls her Lake. Lake is 18 and a senior in high school when her father dies in a car accident. She, her mother, and her 9 year old brother Kel are forced to move from their big ranch home in Texas to a small rental house in Michigan. She is quickly losing spirit when her new, attractive 21-year old neighbor enters the picture. There is an instant connection, but life quickly rears it's head, and there are some major obstacles keeping them apart.
Musings
One night I woke up about 2am and I could not go back to sleep. I wanted to read something new, and found this in the Amazon top 100 romance (at #9 this week). It sounded good, but I was a little apprehensive because it's YA fiction. I asked myself, how good a romance could it be without falling into the cheesy category? Then I read a handful of reviews and found out some tid-bits. Call me interested. This is Colleen Hoover's first work, and she wrote the bulk of it in a month (my guess, NaNoWrMo, considering her slam poem in book 2). Reviewers were gossiping that some of her feedback was faked, and her 5 star rating wasn't legit. I decided this was the book to read that restless night, just to see who was right. I started in around 2:15am and finished it that same morning, setting it down only once to go pee.
First: the high rating, the quick climb, the hype - all deserved. It gets some leeway for being Young Adult Fiction, but even then, it's well written. The first person PoV takes some getting used to, and could be a little stronger, but once you sink in, you can easily get past it. The characters are awesome too. I want Lake's mom's insight, Will's patience, Eddie's confidence, and Caulder & Kel's imagination. These people are so rich, you very quickly become attached.
The story is what makes this exemplary. It didn't feel like a repeat. So often (especially right now) the new hot books are re-writes of previous success. I was starting to get the feeling I was reading the same books over and over again. Not with this story. It has a couple of unique twists that almost catch you off-guard. And yes - it totally made me cry. It was happy, sad, romantic, inspiring, all the default things you want a good book to be. But it was also different. The poetry aspect bothered me at first, but this isn't stuffy old Keats. This poetry is modern day, powerful, and highly emotional - not to mention easy to understand and relate to.
This is definitely one of my must-reads. All ages, all walks of life, everyone can get something out of this series. Highly recommended 4.5 Stars.
-Rita_______________________________________
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 7 - Half a World Away
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Back on our site, and this time we will examine whether Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 7 - half the world away, Air Date: July 19, 2011 8:00 on ABC Family. source SideReel, TVLink. "Covert Affairs" is about a young CIA trainee Walker, Annie (Piper Perabo), mysteriously summoned to the headquarters of duty as a field operative. So Annie thinks she was promoted to his extraordinary language skills, there may be something or someone from his past that his boss of the CIA is really after. Christopher Gorham plays Auggie Anderson, an intelligence agent of the CIA-military who was blinded during labor and Annie is the guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.
When Auggie identifies the man responsible for the damage that has blinded at the Istanbul Jazz Festival, decided to track him down. While at a jazz festival in Istanbul, Auggie knows the blind man decide to go after him.
Auggie is pleased to receive a mission on the ground followed by a hacker who had closed the communication systems throughout the city. But his enthusiasm weakens quickly when he learns that the culprit is her ex-girlfriend.
A mission to install security cameras in Belarus goes wrong and Annie and Reva were captured by police in Belarus. Both are trying to find a way, while Joan Jai sent to help. Annie and Reva were captured when they try to deploy surveillance cameras, Jai travel to Belarus.
When Auggie identifies the man responsible for the damage that has blinded at the Istanbul Jazz Festival, decided to track him down. While at a jazz festival in Istanbul, Auggie knows the blind man decide to go after him.
Auggie is pleased to receive a mission on the ground followed by a hacker who had closed the communication systems throughout the city. But his enthusiasm weakens quickly when he learns that the culprit is her ex-girlfriend.
A mission to install security cameras in Belarus goes wrong and Annie and Reva were captured by police in Belarus. Both are trying to find a way, while Joan Jai sent to help. Annie and Reva were captured when they try to deploy surveillance cameras, Jai travel to Belarus.
White Collar Season 3 Episode 7 - Taking Account
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Summary review of the series from TV Streaming Season 3 Episode 7 White Collar Consideration Synopsis: One of his classmates in the Navy Akamedemi Jones has lost recently. It is therefore thought to go with Jones and Peter Neal in the joint investigation team suspected security Private International has something to do with this loss.
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Comrade Jones from the Naval Academy will disappear as Jones says Peter and Neal to investigate an international private security team, which could be linked to the disappearance. White Collar Season 3 Episode 7 As will be broadcast Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:00 p.m. USA Network. In this episode preview of White Collar Season 3 Episode 6 Scott Free: In the previous episode, is a young man named Scott, who is free from prison, and young men, apparently taken crime in his new city, New York.
Summary review of the series from TV Streaming Season 3 Episode 7 White Collar Consideration Synopsis: One of his classmates in the Navy Akamedemi Jones has lost recently. It is therefore thought to go with Jones and Peter Neal in the joint investigation team suspected security Private International has something to do with this loss.
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Leverage Season 4 Episode 5 - The Hot Potato Job
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Meet Robin Hood fashion, he never bothered to make a bow and arrows, but to learn the tricks to keep the big guns, learning, public policy, and also errors in the insurance sector. Last week, there was no real story, if we have a tendency to simply see the team is to give us something we talk about our team continued to make losses in the masterpiece of Van Gogh, and return the love story of two damn of these belong to his whereabouts. The team has hit two birds with one stone, and even see the big, big piece of today's criminals.
Who wants to eat the potatoes, mashed potatoes, french fries, potato salad, and the different dishes? I think we have the habit of all is the result of a balanced style, which is enough to say to satisfy our desires, and to pay attention, will produce a completely different tasty dishes many colors, shapes, sizes and shapes vegetables. Now you're ready to take them into account in our favorite series, the influence, as the next section is called "the use of a hot potato."
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Drop Dead Diva Season 3 Episode 5 - Prom
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Jane is working pro bono is about the murder of a prosecutor, where he learns that Joan used to work for large and has been a meeting of the DC. In addition, the mother of Stacy Grayson is accused of putting children to buy products through your video blogs, and Kim Parker, is approaching, so Fred asked to be heard.
Jane is a lesbian couple went right to attend their prom. In addition, Dr. Jane learns to Kendal relationship is not exclusive, and Kim Grayson, Hank takes his girlfriend of Usher Mail Order clothing, and Stacy is jealous when Fred offered the company to concerts. Which will be broadcast: Sunday, July 24, 2011.
Previous episode: Sue Jane is just a couple of lesbians to attend their prom. Elsewhere, Jane learns that Dr. Kendal relationship is not exclusive, and Kim Grayson is based on Usher, Hank got his mail-order brides, and Fred is jealous when Stacy was the case in hand.
Jane is a lesbian couple went right to attend their prom. In addition, Dr. Jane learns to Kendal relationship is not exclusive, and Kim Grayson, Hank takes his girlfriend of Usher Mail Order clothing, and Stacy is jealous when Fred offered the company to concerts. Which will be broadcast: Sunday, July 24, 2011.
Previous episode: Sue Jane is just a couple of lesbians to attend their prom. Elsewhere, Jane learns that Dr. Kendal relationship is not exclusive, and Kim Grayson is based on Usher, Hank got his mail-order brides, and Fred is jealous when Stacy was the case in hand.
True Blood Season 4 Episode 5 - I Hate You, I Love You
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True Blood Season 4 Episode 5: I hate you, I love you, will air Sunday, July 24, 2011, 9:00 tonight on HBO. In the case of True Blood Season 4 preview Presence four that I'm alive and on fire: Sookie finally made a choice to attend Alcide, which can help to find Eric, who have long since disappeared.
Elsewhere, he finally found a link to Bellefleurs. At the same time, Marnie requires a person the power to remove the spell, and Mike has become an interior design team of the Moon live. Jeson is a great need to be free of work during one of these Tomy desire to return immediately to his hometown.
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At the same time, Bill began to be one of the problems involved in witchcraft. In other places, Arlene Terry and expect their faith can solve problems that are seasoned with their loved ones.
Elsewhere, he finally found a link to Bellefleurs. At the same time, Marnie requires a person the power to remove the spell, and Mike has become an interior design team of the Moon live. Jeson is a great need to be free of work during one of these Tomy desire to return immediately to his hometown.
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7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Book To Movie - Divergent
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One of my favorite novels in on it's way to becoming a major motion picture! I usually don't post book to movie news on the blog but I just couldn't help it with Divergent. This has been in the works for a while now and most of the time optioned books to movies don't really get anywhere.
What's so special about Divergent? Well the filming is planned to start later this year! The screen play is done, written by the same person who did Snow White and the Huntsman. (I haven't seen that one, if you have let me know what you thought of the screen writers job). The casting is also under works. I can't wait to see who they cast for all the characters.
Of course, things like this isn't always definite. There is no director yet. Can't have a movie without one of those. We can only hope!
Are you excited to see Divergent become a movie? OR are you worried it will be over shadowed by The Hunger Games since they both are dystopeans.
One of my favorite novels in on it's way to becoming a major motion picture! I usually don't post book to movie news on the blog but I just couldn't help it with Divergent. This has been in the works for a while now and most of the time optioned books to movies don't really get anywhere.
What's so special about Divergent? Well the filming is planned to start later this year! The screen play is done, written by the same person who did Snow White and the Huntsman. (I haven't seen that one, if you have let me know what you thought of the screen writers job). The casting is also under works. I can't wait to see who they cast for all the characters.
Of course, things like this isn't always definite. There is no director yet. Can't have a movie without one of those. We can only hope!
Are you excited to see Divergent become a movie? OR are you worried it will be over shadowed by The Hunger Games since they both are dystopeans.
My Top 5 YA Dystopian Novels
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A few days someone had asked me for my favorite Dystopian novels. For some reason I just couldn't think of any. Then when I got home I starting remembering all my favorites. There are just so many and they are all so good. So here are my top 5.
5. Wither by Lauren Destefano
Finally a dystopian book that is DIFFERENT. As much as I love these futuristic novels that all have the same plot and kick ass characters. In Wither had sister wives. I have to say I've never read a book with that before but it was just so good! I'm about to start Fever now.
My full review of Wither - Audio Book HERE
4. Delirium by Lauren Oliver
This was one of the first dystopians that I read and just fell in love with. A society that thinks of love as a disease, and the main character who has all ways followed the rules falls in love before her surgery. I fell in love with the plot and the characters, the sequel was also just as good.
My review: Here
3. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
When I read Uglies back in middle school I didn't even know what dystopian was. I just knew that Uglies was a kick-ass book that took place in the future. The world, love story and characters kept me captive. I couldn't think of anything else why I was reading this series. Not many people recommend this one when talking about dystopians because it just slips their mind. However, this is an amazing book that everyone should read.
Here's my full review: here
2. Shatter Me by TaherahMafi
The writing in Shatter Me is what makes this one stand out. words werecrossed out, and it was just Flawless. Exceptional. Perfect. Brilliant. Outstanding. Wonderful. Breathtaking. Amazing. Incomparable. If I keep going I’m going to run out of adjectives but this just shows how much I am in love with Shatter Me.
Here's a small sample of the writing:
“Why can he touch me?
Why would he help me?Does he remember me?
Just go read it. NOW.
1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
This will forever be my all time favorite dystopian, is not just over-all novel. I read it in a matter of hours. I just couldn't stop. The plot drew me in and the characters kept me there. I got addicted. It's alittle insane how much I'm in love with this book. It's just one of those novels you can't forget and can read over and over again.
Another two novels that I loved but didn't make it into the top 5 were Legend by Marie Lu and Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder. Both are amazing, I just didn't have the room on the short list.
--Danielle
A few days someone had asked me for my favorite Dystopian novels. For some reason I just couldn't think of any. Then when I got home I starting remembering all my favorites. There are just so many and they are all so good. So here are my top 5. 5. Wither by Lauren DestefanoFinally a dystopian book that is DIFFERENT. As much as I love these futuristic novels that all have the same plot and kick ass characters. In Wither had sister wives. I have to say I've never read a book with that before but it was just so good! I'm about to start Fever now.
My full review of Wither - Audio Book HERE
4. Delirium by Lauren OliverThis was one of the first dystopians that I read and just fell in love with. A society that thinks of love as a disease, and the main character who has all ways followed the rules falls in love before her surgery. I fell in love with the plot and the characters, the sequel was also just as good.
My review: Here
3. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
When I read Uglies back in middle school I didn't even know what dystopian was. I just knew that Uglies was a kick-ass book that took place in the future. The world, love story and characters kept me captive. I couldn't think of anything else why I was reading this series. Not many people recommend this one when talking about dystopians because it just slips their mind. However, this is an amazing book that everyone should read.
Here's my full review: here
2. Shatter Me by TaherahMafiThe writing in Shatter Me is what makes this one stand out. words were
Here's a small sample of the writing:
“Why can he touch me?
Why would he help me?
Just go read it. NOW.
1. Divergent by Veronica RothThis will forever be my all time favorite dystopian, is not just over-all novel. I read it in a matter of hours. I just couldn't stop. The plot drew me in and the characters kept me there. I got addicted. It's alittle insane how much I'm in love with this book. It's just one of those novels you can't forget and can read over and over again.
Another two novels that I loved but didn't make it into the top 5 were Legend by Marie Lu and Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder. Both are amazing, I just didn't have the room on the short list.
--Danielle
Giveaway: Pushing The Limits
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I ended up with two copies of this awesome book, so that mean's A GIVEAWAY! 
Summary: "I won't tell anyone, Echo. I promise." Noah tucked a curl behind my ear. It had been so long since someone touched me like he did. Why did it have to be Noah Hutchins? His dark brown eyes shifted to my covered arms. "You didn't do that-did you? It was done to you?" No one ever asked that question. They stared. They whispered. They laughed. But they never asked.
"An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go. I was hooked!"-Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of the Intertwined series
So wrong for each other...and yet so right.
No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much impossible. Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.
^Such an amazing summary! I'm about to start this one now. My review will be up soon. Till then you can enter the giveaway below!
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**I made the end date so far away because I hope to have a car by then. It will make things easier to send it off.
That's it for today. I have tons of reviews to catch up with before I leave for my short vacation to Ireland on Saturday! :)
--Danielle
Summary: "I won't tell anyone, Echo. I promise." Noah tucked a curl behind my ear. It had been so long since someone touched me like he did. Why did it have to be Noah Hutchins? His dark brown eyes shifted to my covered arms. "You didn't do that-did you? It was done to you?" No one ever asked that question. They stared. They whispered. They laughed. But they never asked.
"An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go. I was hooked!"-Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of the Intertwined series
So wrong for each other...and yet so right.
No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much impossible. Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.
^Such an amazing summary! I'm about to start this one now. My review will be up soon. Till then you can enter the giveaway below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
**I made the end date so far away because I hope to have a car by then. It will make things easier to send it off.
That's it for today. I have tons of reviews to catch up with before I leave for my short vacation to Ireland on Saturday! :)
--Danielle
Waiting On Wednesday
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Sequel to Daughter of Smoke and Bone! Do I really have to say more? Can't wait to get my hands on this one.
Summary: In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy.
Release Date: November 6th, 2012
Who else is excited??
\Sequel to Daughter of Smoke and Bone! Do I really have to say more? Can't wait to get my hands on this one.
Summary: In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy.
Release Date: November 6th, 2012
Who else is excited??
Going on Vacation!
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Hey guys! I'm going on vacation for a few days in Ireland. (So EXCITED!) But that means I won't be here to post for the next couple of days. I also didn't have time to pre-schedule any posts. However, when I get back I promise everything will be back up and running. I have a bunch of reviews that I need to finish and reviews to write for the books I read on the looooong plane ride.
I'll try and take tons of pictures to show you guys while I'm there. :)
And while I'm gone you should enter my book giveaways! One for Pushing the Limits which can be found in the post below this one. Then Heart Waves giveaway will be ending soon so make sure you enter that one! The link if above this post.
Be back soon!
--Danielle
Hey guys! I'm going on vacation for a few days in Ireland. (So EXCITED!) But that means I won't be here to post for the next couple of days. I also didn't have time to pre-schedule any posts. However, when I get back I promise everything will be back up and running. I have a bunch of reviews that I need to finish and reviews to write for the books I read on the looooong plane ride. I'll try and take tons of pictures to show you guys while I'm there. :)
And while I'm gone you should enter my book giveaways! One for Pushing the Limits which can be found in the post below this one. Then Heart Waves giveaway will be ending soon so make sure you enter that one! The link if above this post.
Be back soon!
--Danielle
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
E.L. James: Fifty Shades (Books 1-3)
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Fifty Shades of Grey (Book 1)
E.L. James
Published May 26th, 2011 by The Writers Coffee Shop
ISBN: 1612130291
360 Pages
Fifty Shades Darker (Book 2) E.L. James Published September 13th, 2011 by The Writers Coffee Shop ISBN: 1612130585
532 Pages
Fifty Shades Freed (Book 3)
E.L. James
Published January 19th, 2012 by The Writers Coffee Shop
ISBN: 1612130291
466 Pages
Synopsis
Book 1: Anastasia Steel is a journalism student on the verge of graduation. Her best friend and roommate is the editor of the school paper, and asks her to conduct an interview of the rich and successful Christian Grey. It is a fateful meeting that has Ana tripping over her feet, and Christian aching to break her of her fidgeting habits - in a rather startling and pleasureful way. The story spins these two characters together, Ana into a dark and sexual world she has never experienced, and Christian into wanting more than he ever has. Christan finds himself unable to resist this innocent girl, and breaks several of his own rules to have her.
Book 2: Ana has broken off her affair with Christian for both their sakes, but they soon find themselves back together under a new proposal. Ana has started her career, and endearing and racy emails set the stage for a majority of this book. Enter the mystery of the saboteur, more about Christian's past, and a few other twists - and this is probably the best of the three books.
Book 3: (It gets much more difficult to not give anything away!!) Christian continues to be a control freak, but they both now acknowledge their relationship is 'more' that they ever believed it would be. Ana is finally gathering together all the clues and history about Christian and his needs and desires; she finds herself willing to flex, and grows more confident in their relationship - and their future.
*The tidbits at the end of book 3 make the story worth while, and got my blood pumping to re-read the first novel. (Think: Midnight Sun)
Musings
Wow, what a book to pull me back into the review and discuss mindset! Okay, so first the -gossip- I heard that made me want to read the book:
These books started as Twilight fan fiction. Christian is Edward, Anastasia(Ana) is Isabella(Bella). Christian is dark, rich, and leads a secluded and secretive life. Ana sees herself as plain, and is a typical college student, about to get her journalism degree (think about the plot - she couldn't be a minor and in high school!) Ana is dorky and clumsy, Christian becomes obsessed with her and her safety. Then there is Jose(Jacob), The psychiatrist father figure(Carlisle), the spunky sister(Alice), and even the self-centered best friend(Jessica). It is a total parody - down to Audi's instead of VW's. But instead of Edward/Christian being a vampire... he is a sado-masochist, and into BDSM. He wants to bring Ana into his world, but can't stand the thought of actually hurting her.
I enjoyed E.L. James' rise to fame and proof of concept that a self-published, normal person, can write a best seller - and bring sex back to mainstream. However, I do want to say for all you scardy-cats out there: this is not a story about S&M. There is no bondage, beatings, or described acts that even come close to true BDSM. I will say it does have a lot of spanking, some fun toy use, and a little bit of 'tie me up, tie me down' - but it's mostly vanilla. That said... it is a LOT of vanilla, but well done. However, there is that room full of implements, and the constant threat that it could turn dark at every turn. By the third book, it begins to gloss over some of the sex scenes because the story of these characters is just as important (if not more so) than their vigorous exercise regime. Christian goes through a powerful character development and peaks over the course of the novels. You are given tidbits about his dark past, and begin to see what makes him tick.
======My favorite, and easily the most powerful scene in the books: Book 2, page 319-325: Christian the Submissive. That he feels so strongly the threat of her leaving snaps him. Just a wow moment.
======
4.5 Stars - I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and sexy read. It's quick and easy, and just racy enough to keep you on your toes, without losing the plot and character depth required for a good read.
-Rita_______________________________________;
Fifty Shades of Grey (Book 1)
E.L. James
Published May 26th, 2011 by The Writers Coffee Shop
ISBN: 1612130291
360 PagesFifty Shades Darker (Book 2) E.L. James Published September 13th, 2011 by The Writers Coffee Shop ISBN: 1612130585
532 PagesFifty Shades Freed (Book 3)
E.L. James
Published January 19th, 2012 by The Writers Coffee Shop
ISBN: 1612130291
466 Pages
Synopsis
Book 1: Anastasia Steel is a journalism student on the verge of graduation. Her best friend and roommate is the editor of the school paper, and asks her to conduct an interview of the rich and successful Christian Grey. It is a fateful meeting that has Ana tripping over her feet, and Christian aching to break her of her fidgeting habits - in a rather startling and pleasureful way. The story spins these two characters together, Ana into a dark and sexual world she has never experienced, and Christian into wanting more than he ever has. Christan finds himself unable to resist this innocent girl, and breaks several of his own rules to have her.
Book 2: Ana has broken off her affair with Christian for both their sakes, but they soon find themselves back together under a new proposal. Ana has started her career, and endearing and racy emails set the stage for a majority of this book. Enter the mystery of the saboteur, more about Christian's past, and a few other twists - and this is probably the best of the three books.
Book 3: (It gets much more difficult to not give anything away!!) Christian continues to be a control freak, but they both now acknowledge their relationship is 'more' that they ever believed it would be. Ana is finally gathering together all the clues and history about Christian and his needs and desires; she finds herself willing to flex, and grows more confident in their relationship - and their future.
*The tidbits at the end of book 3 make the story worth while, and got my blood pumping to re-read the first novel. (Think: Midnight Sun)
Musings
Wow, what a book to pull me back into the review and discuss mindset! Okay, so first the -gossip- I heard that made me want to read the book:
These books started as Twilight fan fiction. Christian is Edward, Anastasia(Ana) is Isabella(Bella). Christian is dark, rich, and leads a secluded and secretive life. Ana sees herself as plain, and is a typical college student, about to get her journalism degree (think about the plot - she couldn't be a minor and in high school!) Ana is dorky and clumsy, Christian becomes obsessed with her and her safety. Then there is Jose(Jacob), The psychiatrist father figure(Carlisle), the spunky sister(Alice), and even the self-centered best friend(Jessica). It is a total parody - down to Audi's instead of VW's. But instead of Edward/Christian being a vampire... he is a sado-masochist, and into BDSM. He wants to bring Ana into his world, but can't stand the thought of actually hurting her.
I enjoyed E.L. James' rise to fame and proof of concept that a self-published, normal person, can write a best seller - and bring sex back to mainstream. However, I do want to say for all you scardy-cats out there: this is not a story about S&M. There is no bondage, beatings, or described acts that even come close to true BDSM. I will say it does have a lot of spanking, some fun toy use, and a little bit of 'tie me up, tie me down' - but it's mostly vanilla. That said... it is a LOT of vanilla, but well done. However, there is that room full of implements, and the constant threat that it could turn dark at every turn. By the third book, it begins to gloss over some of the sex scenes because the story of these characters is just as important (if not more so) than their vigorous exercise regime. Christian goes through a powerful character development and peaks over the course of the novels. You are given tidbits about his dark past, and begin to see what makes him tick.
======My favorite, and easily the most powerful scene in the books: Book 2, page 319-325: Christian the Submissive. That he feels so strongly the threat of her leaving snaps him. Just a wow moment. ======
4.5 Stars - I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and sexy read. It's quick and easy, and just racy enough to keep you on your toes, without losing the plot and character depth required for a good read.
-Rita_______________________________________;
Marissa Meyer: Cinder
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Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)
Marissa Meyer
Published January 3rd, 2012 by Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 0312641893
387 Pages
Synopsis
This is a Cinderella story with a twist. It is set in the far future of Earth, where humans have long colonized the moon, and moon people have evolved into an entirely different species. Earth humans have become so technologically advanced that robots, androids, and cyborgs abound. However, Cyborgs are thought of as less than human, basically second class citizens, with very few rights and even less respect.
Cinder is a girl stuck in a household with two step-sisters and a cruel and unforgiving stepmother. Her adoptive father died long ago, and her stepmother blames and resents Cinder. Cinder, a cyborg, makes a living for the family working as a mechanic. The plague hits her shopping market and people are getting sick all around her. Cinder finds out much about herself and her past, falling for the handsome Emperor along the way. This is a complicated story of with humor and plot twists. The book goes beyond a simple Cinderella story and dives much deeper becoming an emotional and intriguing ride.
Musings
I thought this was a great twist on the stagnate and often overdone Cinderella story. I think the author favors the movie Ever After, because I saw a lot of similarities, however the added content, unique setting, and awesome storytelling kept it fresh and moving fast. I finished in one sitting, which I rarely have the opportunity to do anymore - but it was so good, I made time.
I would recommend it to most, especially those looking for a fresh twist on an old classic. 4 stars!
-Rita_______________________________________
Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)
Marissa Meyer
Published January 3rd, 2012 by Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 0312641893
387 Pages
Synopsis
This is a Cinderella story with a twist. It is set in the far future of Earth, where humans have long colonized the moon, and moon people have evolved into an entirely different species. Earth humans have become so technologically advanced that robots, androids, and cyborgs abound. However, Cyborgs are thought of as less than human, basically second class citizens, with very few rights and even less respect.
Cinder is a girl stuck in a household with two step-sisters and a cruel and unforgiving stepmother. Her adoptive father died long ago, and her stepmother blames and resents Cinder. Cinder, a cyborg, makes a living for the family working as a mechanic. The plague hits her shopping market and people are getting sick all around her. Cinder finds out much about herself and her past, falling for the handsome Emperor along the way. This is a complicated story of with humor and plot twists. The book goes beyond a simple Cinderella story and dives much deeper becoming an emotional and intriguing ride.
Musings
I thought this was a great twist on the stagnate and often overdone Cinderella story. I think the author favors the movie Ever After, because I saw a lot of similarities, however the added content, unique setting, and awesome storytelling kept it fresh and moving fast. I finished in one sitting, which I rarely have the opportunity to do anymore - but it was so good, I made time.
I would recommend it to most, especially those looking for a fresh twist on an old classic. 4 stars!
-Rita_______________________________________
Liz Braswell: Nine Lives of Chloe King
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Nine Lives of Chloe King (Books 1-3, The Fallen, The Stolen, The Chosen)
Liz Braswell (as Celia Thomson)
Published June 7th, 2011 by Simon Pulse
ISBN: 1442435704
771 Pages
Synopsis
This was an interesting take on the wereanimals that have become so popular lately. It moves away from supernatural creatures controlled by magic and moon phases, and instead makes the transformation more nature based, less primal, and better rooted in ancestry and tribe than a virus, curse, or mysterious bite. Chloe King is remnant of Buffy, Elena, or any other good old high-school girl who suddenly has her world turned upside down. On her 16th birthday, Chloe not only has to deal with raging hormones and friend drama - she has to work around claws, increased agility, wacky dreams, and a psycho that keeps trying to kill her. Oh - and a deathly fall from Coit Tower. We discover that Chloe has nine lives, but even among the cat people (Mai), that is something pretty special.
Musings
This was an okay book. I could see a lot of similarity to other fantasy novels, even Star Wars - which it so aptly points out itself. I wouldn't have finished the series if it hadn't been presented together in a single book, but since it was all there, I was tempted to mow through and finish. The end is good, although anti-climatic.
I would recommend only to those familiar with the genre, and looking for an easy teen read. The ABC Series is way better...
-Rita_______________________________________
Nine Lives of Chloe King (Books 1-3, The Fallen, The Stolen, The Chosen)Liz Braswell (as Celia Thomson)
Published June 7th, 2011 by Simon Pulse
ISBN: 1442435704
771 Pages
Synopsis
This was an interesting take on the wereanimals that have become so popular lately. It moves away from supernatural creatures controlled by magic and moon phases, and instead makes the transformation more nature based, less primal, and better rooted in ancestry and tribe than a virus, curse, or mysterious bite. Chloe King is remnant of Buffy, Elena, or any other good old high-school girl who suddenly has her world turned upside down. On her 16th birthday, Chloe not only has to deal with raging hormones and friend drama - she has to work around claws, increased agility, wacky dreams, and a psycho that keeps trying to kill her. Oh - and a deathly fall from Coit Tower. We discover that Chloe has nine lives, but even among the cat people (Mai), that is something pretty special.
Musings
This was an okay book. I could see a lot of similarity to other fantasy novels, even Star Wars - which it so aptly points out itself. I wouldn't have finished the series if it hadn't been presented together in a single book, but since it was all there, I was tempted to mow through and finish. The end is good, although anti-climatic.
I would recommend only to those familiar with the genre, and looking for an easy teen read. The ABC Series is way better...
-Rita_______________________________________
Rick Riordan: The Red Pyramid
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The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles - Book 1)
Rick Riordan
Published May 4th, 2010 by Hyperion Books
ISBN: 1423113381
516 Pages
Synopsis
Sadie and Carter Kane are siblings who look nothing alike. They have been separated since their mom died, Carter traveling the world with his Egyptian Archaeologist dad, and Sadie trapped in London with her grandparents. On the one day a year the kids get to spend together with their dad, they disobey his request and watch him perform some world altering magic in the British Museum's Egyptian wing. Now there are Egyptian gods on the lose, both good and evil, and it is up to these to siblings to set things right.
Musings
Okay, so this was recommended to be by a friend. I read Riordan's Percy Jackson series, and it was pretty good - so I figured I'd give this series a shot. First impression - it's not really my cup of tea. I had to force myself to pick it back up (several times), just so I could finish. And now, since I promised my friend I would read the whole series, I am starting Book 2. She ensures me it gets way better, the 3rd book being the best. We shall see...
I think my feet dragging on this book has more to do with personal preference & interest than the quality of the book. Riordan writes well, his story flows, and there are lots of plot devices and constant action. He manages to surprise you a few times, and the story is funny and fresh. Egyptian lore is limitless, and you can interpret and twist the gods and mythology as needed to complete the story. Maybe my problem is that I am a little too saturated with Egyptian fiction? Stargate being my favorite show of all time. And then, every popular show has it's own take on the mummy, or some other popular Egyptian tale or artifact.
Riordan's interpretations are standard, and can be a little boring. He didn't experiment enough. The two main characters Sadie and Carter are well rounded, but again - lack that punch that makes them someone you root for (or love to hate). And the method of story telling (transcribing a recording told by two characters)... annoying at times, confusing at others.
I would recommend this to the kids it was written for or anyone with a hankering for the author. It's good. Just not great. 3 stars!
-Rita_______________________________________
The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles - Book 1)Rick Riordan
Published May 4th, 2010 by Hyperion Books
ISBN: 1423113381
516 Pages
Synopsis
Sadie and Carter Kane are siblings who look nothing alike. They have been separated since their mom died, Carter traveling the world with his Egyptian Archaeologist dad, and Sadie trapped in London with her grandparents. On the one day a year the kids get to spend together with their dad, they disobey his request and watch him perform some world altering magic in the British Museum's Egyptian wing. Now there are Egyptian gods on the lose, both good and evil, and it is up to these to siblings to set things right.
Musings
Okay, so this was recommended to be by a friend. I read Riordan's Percy Jackson series, and it was pretty good - so I figured I'd give this series a shot. First impression - it's not really my cup of tea. I had to force myself to pick it back up (several times), just so I could finish. And now, since I promised my friend I would read the whole series, I am starting Book 2. She ensures me it gets way better, the 3rd book being the best. We shall see...
I think my feet dragging on this book has more to do with personal preference & interest than the quality of the book. Riordan writes well, his story flows, and there are lots of plot devices and constant action. He manages to surprise you a few times, and the story is funny and fresh. Egyptian lore is limitless, and you can interpret and twist the gods and mythology as needed to complete the story. Maybe my problem is that I am a little too saturated with Egyptian fiction? Stargate being my favorite show of all time. And then, every popular show has it's own take on the mummy, or some other popular Egyptian tale or artifact.
Riordan's interpretations are standard, and can be a little boring. He didn't experiment enough. The two main characters Sadie and Carter are well rounded, but again - lack that punch that makes them someone you root for (or love to hate). And the method of story telling (transcribing a recording told by two characters)... annoying at times, confusing at others.
I would recommend this to the kids it was written for or anyone with a hankering for the author. It's good. Just not great. 3 stars!
-Rita_______________________________________
The E-Reader Delima
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So I am going to stray from the review genre for this post. I just wanted to put my experience out there on the subject of e-readers. If anyone else is going through what I did, and looking for a good e-reader solution, then read on...
I consider myself a technical person, although not a total computer geek. I have run through the gauntlet of e-readers in the past several years, spending way more money than I wanted to - and having to manage multiple software products, locations, file transfers, etc. I burned through Sony, Nook, Kindle, iBooks. I used Calibre software, Adobe, Stanza, Smashwords, e-Books.com and more. It was a pain in the a$$ to say the least.
So my ultimate solution after all that time and moolah? Kindle for iPad + iPad
At first, I was resistant to the idea of an e-reader all together. I love reading outside, in the bathtub, in the hot tub, and all kinds of other places I don't really want to take an expensive electronic. Plus, there is something to be said about the tactile sensation of holding weight and paper in your hands to read a book. However the benefit of a back-light, cloud library, and seamless updates won out.
Why Kindle for iPad?
Selection: Amazon has the best selection of ebooks I've found. All my mainstream favorites, and new, self-published authors. Plus, they are cheap.
Synergy: Gotta love the cloud. I have a laptop, a desktop, an iPhone, an iPad, and a Kindle(older). But with the Kindle app on my computers and iDevices, I can read the same book in multiple locations - each updating as soon as it connects to a network. I'm on the couch reading a great book, but then I have to get in the car for a trip to the market (no I'm not driving). On the way, I whip out my iPhone, and pick up exactly on the page I left off. Then when I get back home, I can go into my office, begin paying bills - and pull up the kindle app on my second monitor. Again - I'm on the exact page I left off on on the iPhone. It's smooth,, easy, and not that expensive.
So why the + iPad?
For those books you can get cheaper, free, or only through other applications - Stanza, iBooks, Smashwords - they all have apps for the iPad.
Not trying to sound like a sales pitch, but when I think about my e-reader experience - I am now giggly happy, as opposed to confused and frustrated... and I just thought I'd share :)
-Rita_______________________________________
I consider myself a technical person, although not a total computer geek. I have run through the gauntlet of e-readers in the past several years, spending way more money than I wanted to - and having to manage multiple software products, locations, file transfers, etc. I burned through Sony, Nook, Kindle, iBooks. I used Calibre software, Adobe, Stanza, Smashwords, e-Books.com and more. It was a pain in the a$$ to say the least.
So my ultimate solution after all that time and moolah? Kindle for iPad + iPad
At first, I was resistant to the idea of an e-reader all together. I love reading outside, in the bathtub, in the hot tub, and all kinds of other places I don't really want to take an expensive electronic. Plus, there is something to be said about the tactile sensation of holding weight and paper in your hands to read a book. However the benefit of a back-light, cloud library, and seamless updates won out.
Why Kindle for iPad?
Selection: Amazon has the best selection of ebooks I've found. All my mainstream favorites, and new, self-published authors. Plus, they are cheap.
Synergy: Gotta love the cloud. I have a laptop, a desktop, an iPhone, an iPad, and a Kindle(older). But with the Kindle app on my computers and iDevices, I can read the same book in multiple locations - each updating as soon as it connects to a network. I'm on the couch reading a great book, but then I have to get in the car for a trip to the market (no I'm not driving). On the way, I whip out my iPhone, and pick up exactly on the page I left off. Then when I get back home, I can go into my office, begin paying bills - and pull up the kindle app on my second monitor. Again - I'm on the exact page I left off on on the iPhone. It's smooth,, easy, and not that expensive.
So why the + iPad?
For those books you can get cheaper, free, or only through other applications - Stanza, iBooks, Smashwords - they all have apps for the iPad.
Not trying to sound like a sales pitch, but when I think about my e-reader experience - I am now giggly happy, as opposed to confused and frustrated... and I just thought I'd share :)
-Rita_______________________________________
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The Glee Project Season 1 Episode 6 - Tenacity
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Big Brother 13 Season 13 Episode 8 - Nominations #3
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SUMMARY: Applications # 3 the guy inside the house will face another task that nobody likes, but they do it anyway! In this episode roommate will have to choose between themselves who they want to throw in the house! This time they will tell us the names of people they do not feel, or rather must return
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 10 - There Arose Such a Clatter
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These moms are hot for a surprisingly low level this holiday! I know that follow from the start of the series, and once offered a new episode, you can certainly love! During this episode of season New Jersey Real Desperate 3 Episode 10: There was a roar, the ladies had stoves in their business during the holidays, but due to some misunderstandings between the facts and G. Kim Manzo simply created their holidays in a little on the cold side degrees. Meanwhile, there are Teresa and Kathy, who had two separate Christmas! However, Teresa seems to be happy here. Catch all the episodes here! Real Housewives of New Jersey View Season 3 Episode 10: There was a noise free online July 24, 2011.
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 6 Episode 6 - Kendall Goes on Birth Control
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There are many things that happened with Kardashian! And take note, is not out of the general public yet! These new and is hidden by non-public family! But not for long! In this episode of Keeping up with the season 6 episode 6 Kardashian: Kendall Goes Goes on contraception at birth, making the family, especially his old happy or not? In this episode, Kim here has a number of rashes that creates a feeling a little insecure. Bruce, on the other hand, the same classification, and Kendall registered to use a pill. See the news about new Kardashian here! See follow Season 6 Episode 6 Kardashian: Kendall line of contraception! The Kardashian came to work with their respective lives to follow Kardashian sixth season
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Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 7 - Sanctuary Pt. 2
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I know you just leave us more previous episodes of the series! immediately, it tends to bring the two halves! during this episode of the fall season 1 episode 7 Skies: Sanctuary of nothing, part 2 is less of that action and drama filled half had primary has given you! The human troops as Hal, Anna and Sarah are busy doing their own field, however, to save, and therefore children's lives too! Hal is here the second leading group in the handling of the troops of children to safety!
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