I have surrendered. I can’t read War and Peace right now, unfortunately, as I just don’t have the time. D: I’m quite upset as I really thought I’d be able to read it this year, but with my life, I don’t have time to commit. So I’ve put it to […]
As today marks the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War I, I thought it was appropriate to share a poem by Wilfred Owen who was an English soldier and poet. Just take a moment to think back to what those men went through and how […]
I purchased Archangel’s Legion by Nalini Singh yesterday (read the review of the entire series here) and I’m SOOOOO excited. I love this series so much and am slowly purchasing all the books so I can have the entire series. I only have Archangel’s Blade, which I’ve read 3 times, and now I […]
This is the truest (is that a word?) thing I’ve read in LONGGGGG time. The only question is, why am I still single? Clearly others DON’T Get this memo. Who else agrees with this article? xD
“Who ever thought a duke would be so daring?” Summary She can’t resist a dare. Lillian Phillips could not imagine how her quiet, simple life had come to this. Blackmailed by the Made Duke of Thornwood into accepting one wild dare after another…all because of a pocket watch. Desperate to recover […]
Summary “The vast majority of Corvettes built between 1975 and 1982 are affordable and plentiful, and are ideal for high-performance builds. Learn how to transform a mundane C3 into a standout, high-performance car.” -From Amazon.com Review Well now, this book is definitely something different. I received this book as part of […]
Wow…I can’t believe its already time. 5 years. I can’t believe I’ve survived this long. There definitely have been a lot of ups and downs, especially with my lacking of posting recently but I’m bringing her back (her being the blog xD) And this is the 5 year mark. It’s […]
Summary “In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race’s next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew “Ender” Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than […]
Okay. So this is going to be on MASSIVE post about the ENTIRE Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh because there were 7 books (not including the novellas which I still have to read) and I feel that one LARGE post would be good. Otherwise you will see 7 posts of […]
Well this is what I just picked up from the library, including NEW books. So feel free to read along with me and expect reviews of these books popping up here and there. Must Love Dukes by Elizabeth Michels (got to love a good romance novel) The Light Between Oceans by […]
Now this post you HAVE to check out, but view discretion is advised! Bad language used. As an older teen, about to leave the YA years, we branch out to romance novels (well girls do). Romance is a very GENERAL title. You have the regular mushy stuff which is harmless […]
Each summer I try to choose a book which will challenge me and may not be enjoyable to read, but I will finish it just for the experience. A few years ago I started Dracula by Bram Stoker, but it took me like 2 years to finish. The book I […]
So I’ve been quiet for a little while (since my most recent post about being more active) as I was away in California at a summer institute. While I was there, I was given the opportunity to visit the FOX lot. It was Sunday, so it was dead quiet, but […]
“Her mission was to kill him. Her destiny was to love him.” Summary “Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom – all because of a reckless bargain her father struck. And since birth, she had been training to kill him. Betrayed by her family […]
Rolling Stone Magazine has made a list of the best 40 YA reads. HERE. Wow. Aren’t they like really the uber cool music dudes? Who knew?
Yes. I know I’ve been neglecting this blog and I’m sure half of my readers aren’t terribly interested since I haven’t been posting, but I AM SO SORRY! I have absolutely been drowning in school work with AP Chemistry (worst. decision. ever) and lots of music activities (#musicianproblems) and it’s […]
What a great day for Star Wars Fans!!!! May the Fourth! And to cap it off, special greetings from non-other than…….. Yes, NASA, the real rocket scientists! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5y2F_97FOk] And do they have a sense of fun and adventure! via HERE. Have a great day!
For Earth Day some things to ponder. A Poem My Love For You, Sweet Earth My love for you, sweet Earth, my mother,I cannot hide – I do not craveThe phantom pleasures of that other,That spectral world beyond the grave.O spring, the blessedness of EdenCompared to yours as nothing […]
So busy reading poetry this almost completely slipped by. It’s National Library Week!! Where would we be without our wonderful libraries and librarians. Chronicle Books have put together a lovely piece about how great libraries are. Pop on over and check it out. HERE. And when you are done, go […]
This is WONDERFUL!!!!! Beyond wonderful. Powerful words + Imagery = something almost indescribable. The filmmaker Sebastien Montaz-Rosset has taken the words of Charlotte Davies and made magic. HERE. (Make sure you have the sound on) To learn more about the Sebastien Montaz-Rosset HERE and HERE. And to read the words of the […]
