Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Bout of Book - Monday Wrap-Up






Hey Y'all!  Monday is over - and here's my wrap up for the day.

Books Started: 1
Books Finished: 0
Pages Read on Monday: 82

Currently Reading:






And Now: A little challenge:  Year of You


Share a book that was published the year you were born.

I was born in 1981 (GASP, I know I'm SO OLD hahaha.)  So, a book published the year I was born by an author I really admire is:




Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Disliked/Hated but Am Really Glad I Read






 Hi reader friends!  Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday: A weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.  This weeks topic is: Books I Disliked/Hated but Am Really Glad I Read



1. American Street - I didn't totally hate American Street, but I didn't really love it either.  I am glad I read it though, because it gave me some good insight into life as an immigrant in America.

2. Turtles All The Way Down - I was really looking forward to this books, but I found it to be pretty weak as far as writing and character development.  It did provide some insight into what severe anxiety must be like.


3.  The Becoming of Noah Shaw - I read this book because I loved the Mara Dyer Trilogy.   I was hoping this book would be as wonderful as it's predecessors, but it fell flat and was very repetitive for me.  However, it did give a little more insight into the relationship between Mara and Noah, and gave a peek as to why that relationship had to end.

4. The Place Between Breaths - This was a book that felt so disjointed, and so disconnected.  However, it did give a good look at what it must feel like to have schizophrenia. 





Monday, May 14, 2018

Bout of Books 22 - Sign up Post!

Hey Y'all!  I'm here to tell you I'm signing up (at the last minute) for Bout of Books 22!  YEAH!  If you've never heard of Bout of Books, well, what the heck?!  Here's what it is:

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 14th and runs through Sunday, May 20th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 22 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team


If you want to sign up, go to their blog now and DO IT!  (I mean, who doesn't love week-long read-a-thons, right?!)


Wondering what I have going on this week?  Here's what I am (tentatively) planning on reading/finishing:












(I may add more if I finish all these!  What are you reading this week?)





Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Books With My Favorite Color On the Cover

Hey readers!  Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday - a weekly meme sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl.  This weeks topic is Books With My Favorite Color On the Cover.  
My favorite colors are purple and blue.  Here are some books I enjoy that have purple and blue on the covers:

Purple:

 


Blue









Friday, May 4, 2018

Dating Profile Friday: Legolas





Welcome to another rousing adventure with Dating Profile Friday!  Today, we have featured the dating profile of one immortal elf: Legolas.


Name: Legloas
Age: I stopped counting - I'm immortal.

Likes: Shooting arrows, ruling over the colony of Ithilien, assisting Frodo and the other members of the Fellowship with destroying the one ring.
Dislikes: Dwarves.  (Except for Gimli.  We're good.)


About Me: Hello, my name is Legolas.  You can also call me Grey Eyes.  I like walking through the mountains, killing orcs, and helping Frodo throw the one ring into the fires of Mount Doom.

I enjoy shooting arrows for fun, swimming in unknown lakes, and fashioning my own weapons out of found items. 

I don't work well with modern technology.  You can find me in person in the trees.  I look forward to meeting you.



















Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Kiss, Marry, Kill




Hey reader friends - I thought it would be fun to do a round of Kiss, Marry, Kill over here.  I have rounds this week - so let's dive right  in!





 Round One: 
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles), Percy Weasley (The HP Series), and Gale Hawthorne (The Hunger Games Trilogy)




Kiss:Percy Weasley - as annoying as he can be, he did come around at the end of the seventh book and realize the error of his ways.
Marry: Winter - she is so strong and so amazing, even in the face of the Lunar sickness.  I think she'd make a pretty kick-ass wife.
Kill: Gale Hawthorne - I mean, he was pretty, um, douchey.  Sorry not sorry Gale.  I'd kill you.



 Round Two: 
Inej (Six of Crows Duology), Jacin (The Lunar Chronicles), Alina Starkov (The Grisha Trilogy)


Kiss: Alina Starkov - Alina is pretty cool, and she's a strong character who knows what she wants even if she struggles against The Darkling to get it.
Marry: Inej - Another strong female character who kicks ass - how could anyone not want to chill with her for life.

Kill: Jacin - I just couldn't see myself kissing or marrying Jacin - he always comes across as a bit a jerk to me.



Round Three:
Evie O'Neill (The Diviners), Adelina Amouteru (The Young Elites), Bill Weasley (The HP Series)

Kiss: Evie O'Neill - I just love her spunk and her fun attitude.
Marry: Bill Weasley - um, hi it's Bill Weasley - only one of the sexiest Weasley brothers, and the most badass.  (It's the long hair and the earring.)
Kill: Adelina Amouteru - I *almost* feel bad about this.  But, she was the one person in this round that I didn't to kiss or marry.  Also, she's a badass, but a little bit of a whackadoo.

 Round Four:
Bellatrix LeStrange (The HP Series), Peeta Mellark (The Hunger Games Trilogy), Thomas (The Maze Runner)



Kiss: Thomas - he's cool, but still has so much to figure out.  I don't want to kill him, but I don't want to marry him either.  I think a little kiss would be okay.
Marry: Peeta Mellark - I mostly would marry Peeta because I am so curious about what kind of husband he would be. 
Kill: Bellatrix LeStrange - Let's see - broke out of Azkaban, killed Sirius, tried to kill Ginny, Death eater, would probably marry Voldemort if given the chance - sorry not sorry lady, I'd kill ya in a heartbeat.


Round Five:
Tris Prior (The Divergent Trilogy), Effie Trinket (The Hunger Games Trilogy), Jace Wayland (The Mortal Instruments Series) 

Kiss: Tris Prior - I love Tris, but a kiss is all I think I could give her.  I wouldn't want to kill her though - she kicks too much ass.
Marry:  Effie Trinket - She seems like she just needs someone to take care of her. 
Kill: Jace Wayland - I can't stand Jace.  Through six books, he was just an arrogant baby.  I'd kill him in the blink of an eye.



 Round Six:
Dobby (The HP Series), Molly Weasley (The HP Series), Clary Fray (The Mortal Instruments Series)



Kiss: Dobby - He's just the most amazing little elf - he needs a little kiss for all the great stuff he did.
Marry: Molly Weasley - Who wouldn't want to marry a strong woman like Molly Weasley. Plus, she loves her kids and her surrogate kids like Harry so much.
Kill: Clary Fray - She's a whiny brat who spent a lot of time complaining because things weren't going her way and jerking people around.  (I mean, look at the way she treated Simon....)


 Round Seven:
Professor Dumbledore (The HP Series), Professor McGonagall (The HP Series), Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows Duology)


Kiss: Professor McGonagall - She is such a wonderful, awesome lady, and she stands up for what is right, even in the face of evil and darkness. 
Marry: Kaz Brekker - Kaz is dark, and kind of a badass.  I like that - I'd totally marry him.
Kill: Professor Dumbledore - I am sure a lot of potterheads will be mad that I'd kill Professor Dumbledore, but A.) I don't want to kiss or marry him, and B.) He's accomplished so much in his life.  Move over and let some new witches and wizards accomplish stuff.


 Round Eight:
Harry Potter (The HP Series), Day (Legend Series), Valentine (The Mortal Instruments Series)

Kiss: Day - I wouldn't be able to keep him around long enough to marry him.  I'd settle for a kiss before he goes into hiding again.
Marry: Harry Potter - I'd totally marry the chosen one.  We'd have fun fighting against the dark arts.
Kill: Valentine - He's such a jerk - the Voldemort of the Mortal Instruments series.  I'd kill him fast.


 Round Nine:
Severus Snape (The HP Series), Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles), Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games Trilogy)

Kiss: Cinder - I'd give her a kiss for everything good she did to save Lunars and stand up for herself and other people throughout the Lunar Chronicles series.
Marry: Katniss Everdeen - I'd marry her only because she killed President Coin and was the freaking Mockingjay!
Kill: Severus Snape Isn't it obvious?  If not - let's just have a reminder: he was verbally abusive to students, he betrayed the Order of the Phoenix, and he stuck by Voldemort's side through everything.










Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I'd Slay a Lion to Get Early

Hey y'all.  Welcome back to another round of Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly book meme founded by The Broke and the Bookish, and now run by That Artsy Reader Girl.

This weeks topic is: Books I'd Slay a Lion to Get Early

There are many books I want to read, but only a small handful that I would choke someone to get right this second.  They are:

 I've read two of Becky Albertalli's books, and Adam Silvera's TBDATE, and I am SO excited to read their co-authored book it's ridiculous!


I was so excited to read Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi.  That excitement is totally there for From Twinkle, With Love.  (I know, I know, this book is coming out in mere weeks.  That doesn't mean I wouldn't sell my soul to read it right now!)


Anyone acquainted with Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse and the holy trilogy can totally understand my excitement for King of Scars.  I am just dying over the fact that this book is not being released until 2019.   The first person to give me an arc will earn not only my undying gratitude, but possibly a lifetime supply of chocolate and coffee ;)