Just thought I would share a picture of my true love with everyone.



Like I said I'm waiting to finish the series until after HBP comes out in theaters.
Right now I'm reading The Neverending Story. Which is surprisingly very entertaining for my little escapist heart.

Go Ask Alice - Anonymous


Well, I know it's one of those books everyone reads when they're 13, but I never got the chance. So, I got myself a copy and finished it in a day. And though, I could tell it was geared toward teenage kids it was still spooky to me, as an adult. I probably would have been tramatized if I read it earlier in life. I really didn't like the Epilogue though. It was completely worthless. Epilogues should not be written unless they are atleast a page long and detailed with information about the main character's life after the book.
Otherwise: reccomended!

8/10


Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - J.K. Rowling (re-read)



I really tried not to read to fast on this one, but I'm just not patient enough. Although, I did procrastinate turning the page on a certain character's timely demise. But now I have less than ten days til the movie and I refuse to start the 7th book before I see the movie. So, I have a week to fiddle around in some other books I've been meaning to read. I think what I will do, is quickly skim the chapters before I go to the midnight showing on tuesday night. Should be AMAZING!!!

9/10

Sharing Sam - Katherine Applegate



Okay... well... the writing was good. And that's basically the only redeeming quality of this book. The plot line kind of made me sick. It was disappointing in the end. And not much character depth. In other words: It was bad. I wish I had read this book when I was in high school which is when I found it. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more. Oh well, it was only 150 pages and I really just kept reading because it was based in my hometown. Not reccomended.

4/10


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith



( Back Cover )So let me answer the question everyone is asking: Yes, IT WAS WONDERFUL!!! Truly a masterpiece to behold. Reccomended to all for any reason. My favorite part was the Reader's Guide in the back (Definitely helpful in understanding the authors' point of view.)
Read it. Love it. And kick some zombie butt.

9/10

There are actually two that I just added.

One is Back to the Future and the other is The 10th Kingdom.
It feels great to have a custom mood theme. Not that I didn't like the little foxies. BUT I'M SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!

Woo. It took me forever to figure the HTML out, but I did it.

Ah.... I offically feel like a nerd now.

Crediting: artinrevolution and tahraton_mieli 

The Diamond of Darkhold - Jeanne Duprau



A continuation of The People of Sparks. I finished it pretty fast. I think it was a good representation of a post-apocolyptic world. There were times throughout the series that I just skipped paragraphs because they just got so pointless. Over descriptive is a good word.

7.5/10

The Prophet of Yonwood - Jeanne Duprau



I kinda wish I hadn't bothered with The People of Sparks because I really didn't have to read it in order to read this installment. But it's good to know I didn't miss anything. I really liked this prequel. Especially, the puppies. I heart puppies. Just so everyone knows. :) It's a pretty good series for young adults. If and when I become a teacher, I would have a good time teaching this to middle school kids.

8/10

Hello to my few readers,

I'm on Good Reads. If you are as well, I would be pleased if you could add me! I have no friends and I feel very lonely.
I don't do my reviews there, they will still be here for your enjoyment... or lack of it.
But this is where it is: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/558687

Thank you to all of you Good Reads users!
Have a great day!

Brenley

I'm going in backward order just for the sake of my journal's layout. Chronological order and what-not.

19. Stardust - Neil Gaiman



I was pleasantly impressed with this work. I saw the movie and then found out there was a book (of course). But I really have mixed emotions about the book vs. movie in this case. I really liked both for the most part equally. I just really love the way Neil Gaiman writes. UGH! My friend who reccomended American Gods was very in love with that book and I think this is how I feel about this Gaiman novel. Really lovely. I love fairytales and this is exactly what I needed.
8/10

18. The People of Sparks - Jeanne Duprau



At first, I was very reluctant to continue the Ember series. I read the back summary of this book and thought how cheesy and very cheap it sounded. I mean, come on, Lina and Doon have to overcome obstacles like differences between people and... living in a different place... and social issues. Yeah. Sounds like a cheap way to get kids to be nice to each other or learn sociology. Turns out it is. Except it really isn't cheap. Once again I find myself entrapped in another series and I can't even find the next book... boo. Anyway. It was a big surprise. Glad I went through with it.
7.5/10

17. The Last Olympian: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan



As my readers know, from my previous post, I was desperate to find out what happened in the last book, but too broke to buy the book. I requested my copy at the library and was number 9 in line, but my curiousity was too intense and so I would sit in random bookstores for hours reading chapters and then be on my way. Well, I finally got my library package and finished the last two chapters I had left in an hour. I admit it, this whole series engulfed me. I loved it. And I really hate when I do that. And now it's over. Let me mourn for a minute.
9/10


16. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J.K. Rowling (re-read)



Of course, a re-read. I'm preparing for the upcoming HP&HBP movie! Oh god! I'm so excited! I believe that this one is my 3rd favorite in the series. It's one of those that reading through the series that I really look forward to reading. My current favorite standings: 3, 6, 5, 1, 7, 4, 2. Right now. I haven't re-read the 7th yet. So It's a little iffy.
9/10

15. Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom

Another great, true, story about lovin life and staying positive even when it seems like the worst of times. I think this book, along with The Last Lecture, have really helped me stay positive in this time in my life when I have to decide what I want to do for the rest of it and with minimal funds. I really wish my family would pick these kinds of books up, it feels like everyone is in need of some feel good time.
8/10

I don't have a new book to update about, so I'm all for unpdating on my reading list pile.

First Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix - J.K. Rowling
----I've been audio-booking this one because I've been cleaning a lot and it's a good way to get my HP fix in everyday.

The Tao of Pooh - Ben Hoff
----It's lighter than OotP, so it's eaiser to carry around with me on my lunch hour. I was reccomended this by a boy who can't seem to go away and since I really want him to go away without complaint I've decided to read it and give him the benefit of the doubt.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympain - Rick Riordan
----This just recently came out, and since I'm poor and used the library for all the other books in the series, I had to request this one at my local library. All I can say is I'm getting antsy. Before I had a job I went to Books-A-Million (The closest bookstore to my house) and picked up their copy and read as much as I could while I was there. But now that I know what's going on in the story I can't seem to focus much without having something from the plot of this book mix in with everything else! I'm #9 of 12 holds. There are 8 copies.... stupid little kids, hurry up!

Saturday - Ian McEwan
----This is one I didn't think I would pick up just walking around the library, but it is on the the list for 1001 books to read before you die. I read a book recently that I thought was on the list, but, to my disappointment it wasn't. So, once I can get to this one it will be the first on my 1001 TBR list.

That's it for now. This just proves I will pick up anything as long as someone says good things about it.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling

 

I'm just going to assume that everyone knows what this book is about, because I can't find a good summary to put up.
So, re-reading this book was very enlightening, just like the others of course. I've decided that this book is my second least favorite in the series. The plot is very up and down which makes it very hard to get through most of the time. I'm looking forward to getting through the rest of the series... again.

Also, as a note: I hit a snag on page 726, which means I found a small inconsistency. Harry is leaving Hogwarts and about to climb into one of the Thestral drawn carriages to the train station. BUT: this is after Harry saw Cedric Diggory die. Shouldn't he see the Thestrals at the end of this book and not at the beginning of the 5th?

Just need a little clarifying.

7.5/10

The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World - A.J. Jacobs



( Partial Summary )
I'd seen this book in my favorite local bookstore a couple of years ago and I began to pick it up, when I realized it wasn't a novel. At the time I was really into reading novels and seriously avoiding biographies, memoirs, non-fiction. I don't know why.

But now, I'm really regretting putting it down the first time. This book was hilarious, adventureous, and educational. I actually learned a few things to use during my trivia nights. I really enjoyed reading about A.J's quest into the ENTIRE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA! It almost makes me want to undergo a task like that soon.

But then I realize; My TBR stack is probably the size of the Britannica. So, I maybe have to finish one quest before I get on another one.

Great read. Entertaining. Reccomended.

9/10