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9 FANTASTIC Parties in Literature 2

 in Books / Books-to-Movie / Fun by

Whenever there is an epic party in a story, I always really enjoy it because I so get into my stories. So I really feel like that I’m there!

Penguin came up with a list of 9 amazing parties from literature and I have to say, they’re all pretty great!

Of course Gatsby (affiliated) is on this list because they were some of the biggest parties but do you think any parties from stories you’ve read are missing? If so, let me know!

And plan your amazing party for the New Year!

Great Gatsby party

From shopify

Kubo and the Two String (2016)

 in Fun / Movies / Young Adult by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-6qJzeb3A

Starring

Charlize Theron – Monkey (voice)
Art Parkinson – Kubo (voice)
Ralph Finnes – Moon King (voice)
George Takei – Hosato (voice)
Matthew McConaughey – Beatle (voice)

kubo and the two strings

From wikimedia.org

Summary

“A young boy with the gift of telling fantastical stories is sent on a mystical quest to discover his family’s magical legacy. Starring Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey.”

-From Amazon.com

 

Review

Now, this was something new this year. I mean come on, watching this you think it is some form of animation right? Nope, it’s 3D stop-motion! That’s awesome! Last time I saw something like this was The Boxtrolls and that one really did look more like that. This one looked like animation and it was such a fantastic story. It was like a legend as it kind of was, and it kept coming back to that idea through the entire movie.

This one had me tearing up as well because of the entire premise. If you were a younger child watching this you would find it so cute and an awesome movie, and as an adult you find it all of that but you also understand there is so much more going on in the movie and it was really quite moving.

Besides it being moving, it was just incredibly well done. There was character development, epic travels and a really fantastic story. It was also based in ancient Japan which was really cool as well. It kept alluring to it as well with the sunsets which kind of resembled the Japanese flag which was quite creative as well.

I mean this is one of those movies that will bring you back to your childhood because it’s an animation but it was deep enough that someone from every age will find something enjoyable. It kind of reminded me of Kung-Fu Panda just because of what was happening but it was completely unique in it’s own way and there was a common theme running through the entire movie.

I really do recommend this movie as it was fantastically well done.

So enjoy and let me know what you think!

10 Book Related Goodies for Book Lovers!!!

 in Books / Fun / Holiday by

Finding a book related goodie for your book lover can be quite difficult because it’s hard to find something that they may enjoy. But after a lot of reading, and thinking what I would like as a book-lover I came up with a small, and quite inexpensive, gift list!

*This is an affiliate post and all links go to Amazon.com

1. Out of Print Banned Book Mug 

banned book mug

From Amazon.com

What is better than a mug, because all of us readers LOVE tea or coffee while we are reading (or hot chocolate during the winter) so why not get us a mug that is book related.

 

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2. Shakespeare Socks

shakespeare socks

From Amazon.com

All of us readers love wearing socks because they keep our feet warm as we’re curled up with our noses buried in a book. And what’s better than having the Bard himself on our socks? Maybe reading one of his works?

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3. Telephone Box Themed Book Ends

telephone box style book ends

From Amazon.com

With all of the books us book lovers have, we needs something to keep them standing upright, otherwise they’re going to be spilling all over. With different colors to choose from, these English Telephone Box Themed Book Ends are sure to please!

 

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4. Book Lover Street Sign

Book Lover Street Sign

From Amazon.com

If the book lover in your life has a special place where they read, instead of having it unmarked so uninvited guests may walk in, get them a sign which shows that this room is theirs and that what is beyond that door is magical.

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5. Book Themed Clock for Keychain

Book Themed Clock

From Amazon.com

Sometimes when we read we loose track of time. So what better thing then a mini clock which is book themed? Love it!

 

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6. Book Light

book light

From Amazon.com

Now this is useful to have. Sometimes we like to stay up late and sneak in a few more pages, or read next to your partner while they sleep, so having a small light is very convenient to finish that chapter…or book.

 

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7. Book Lover Magnetic Poetry 

Book Lover Magnetic Poetry

From Amazon.com

This bring everyone back to their childhood. Now adults can make poetry on their fridge while they’re waiting for their tea to brew so they can finish the newest book.

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8. The Book Lovers Journal

book lovers journal

From Amazon.com

Now this is one of my favorite gifts. I may even get this for myself because it helps you record what you’ve read and your opinions on the book and if you liked it or not. For yourself or maybe for your child one day to know your favorite books when you were younger. Definitely one to add to your list.

 

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9. Aiblophibia Sweatshirt/T-Shirt

abibliophobia t-shirt

From Amazon.com

Now this is cute! It comes as a sweatshirt or a t-shirt, but I love the sweatshirt as reading in comfy sweatshirts are amazing. And this word so is most readers – the fear of running out of books to read.

Shirt
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Sweatshirt
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10. Leather Journal

leather journal

From Amazon.com

Readers generally like to write as well and having an ancient looking leather journal is fantastic. With the blank pages you can either write or draw within the book and feel like your living in the wild or some fantasy world with the leather casing.

A little pricey but these types of journals are of excellent quality and sure to last years!

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