tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18086520753210372002024-03-13T22:20:15.380-07:00Doughnut&CoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-63295955302471553692014-04-01T12:18:00.002-07:002014-04-01T12:43:44.000-07:00Top Ten "Gateway" Books/Authors In My Reading JourneyHello There!<br />
This post is quite late when it comes to the fact that right now its 8:18 and I normally upload my posts way before 6 but due to the fact that here in England our clock was changed to an hour before, I am dead. As in knackered. I was just going to not do this post and make an excuse later but I LOVE this post idea and I have one particular "gateway author" in mind. I am going to cheat a little bit and focus on one author rather than ten for now because for the life of me I cannot think of three let alone ten authors/books! Before I forget, this meme was created by <a href="http://www.brokeandbookish.com/">The Broke and The Bookish</a><br />
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I don't remember what the first ever book was that got me into reading. I remember several that made me want to go to my school library and binge borrow and some I remember reading since I was the age of five. One particular book that really got to me was <i>Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George</i>.</div>
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Back then, I don't remember having an immense amount of love for books so I just shrugged and walked with her to the hall where we would proceed to read the books chosen for us by teachers in silence. And it was heaven. Back then, my librarian had a small, and I mean small, room which was adorably full of books and book-based posters. She swiftly nudged me towards her room the same way Cedric Diggory (sp?) was pushed towards the Goblet of Fire with anticipation from friends and applause. She stood there eyeing my approach to the door/room. She knew I had potential in the sense of being obsessed with books, I just wasn't exactly there. Again, I wasn't so into books back then and my fellow peers had already picked the books they wanted, even if it was quite begrudgingly. I took a quick look at the small pile of books and sighed. There wasn't anything that interested me.</div>
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Then, like it was fate, whilst I was looking through the books, a book fell to my feet. And yes, it was Dragon Slippers. The cover was this bright greeny/yellow, with the most beautiful intricate design. It was also 3D and as I stroked the cover I felt ever little pattern on the title. The slippers were also 3D and felt like what a dragon's skin would feel like. Without realising it, I fell in love.</div>
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Now this is the hard bit, explaining <i>why</i> it got me into reading. To simplify it, it just did. I loved the main character's sassiness and love for embroidery and dresses and wanting independence (which was unheard of back in the Victorian era which this book was presumably based on). I loved the intro about her uncle and aunty used her to lure the prince in to falling in love with her and carry her away to his castle and shower the family with gold. That obviously didn't happen. I loved the way the dragons were described and the different, sometimes clashing, personalities. I loved the simple yet beautiful plotline...I just, I just loved it all.</div>
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I was the only one who bothered to read their chosen books as I sat there on the stage engrossed in my book. My fellow peers didn't enjoy it as much though, they sat around giggling and ranting about how they were made to read and even looking at me and giving me weird looks because I was <i>actually</i> reading - the thought! I would have normally felt really self conscious and would have pretended that I didn't enjoy this magnificent book but I was entranced with it so much so I didn't give a crap!</div>
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Also, due to the project being declared "unsuccessful" after a few weeks, I had to give the book back which was heart wrenching. I wasn't able to finish the book and so badly wanted to finish it. My amazing librarian however slipped the book to me and winked, basically telling me that I can take the book and read it to my hearts content. I still have this book now. Yes, its bloody battered and yes, I could have brought another one (but didn't have to as another edition of the book was gifted to me by Abby) but it's not the same and it definitely wouldn't have felt the same.</div>
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Guys, I would definitely recommend this book and every time a friend asks for a recommendation, I always mention this book just because it is so bloody underrated! </div>
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I have tried to find the sequels in that exact book cover edition but I can't find it to save my life! The other option is of this tacky cartoon like cover and I sure as hell will not be buying it in that format. Please guys, if you find the sequels in <i>this</i> cover then let me know because I need it in my life!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-85963360556035293942014-03-25T11:58:00.001-07:002014-03-30T12:22:36.116-07:00Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten Things On My Bookish Bucket ListHello There!<br />
I feel like all I ever do is reviews and rants and reviews and rants and I thought instead of boring you with yet another review, I would instead do a meme! This meme was created by <a href="http://www.brokeandbookish.com/p/top-ten-tuesday-other-features.html">Broke and Bookish</a>. This weeks topic is on bookish bucketlist which I have done previously <i>but </i>I guess I can rejog your memories, so here goes.<br />
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1. <b>Go to more independent and second hand bookshops.</b></h4>
This right here, has been a massive annoyance for me. I myself being a girl of routine and non-change, I normally just go into Waterstones or WHSmith to buy books but since I have started watching booktubers and searching book related tags on Tumblr I have fell in love with the idea of buying books from, well, every other place available other than the obvious book tycoons like Whsmith and Waterstones. I have started completing this as I have brought <i>When God Was A Rabbit </i>from a charity shop but I just need to start getting into it and get over the fact that these books were previously owned.<br />
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2. <b>Get to owning 200 books</b></h4>
As an avid reader, its kinda embarrassing that I haven't even reached the 200 mark of owning books. I currently only have 149 but hopefully by the end of the year I will own<i> atleast</i> 200 books.<br />
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I always, and I mean always, buy books that are hyped up about. When I look through my bookshelf I realised that there wasn't many books that I brought that wasn't recommended from someone else. So, hopefully this goal will go hand in hand with goal number one and I read books due to it sounding good, not because so and so told me to read it.<br />
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Not only that though, I want to own <i>all </i>of the editions of the HP books because...why not eh?<br />
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Oh my Lord I do not have a bookshelf and it is the most annoying thing ever. I have to use the side of the wardrobe where you normally put your underwear and towels in as a makeshift shelf! I better be getting a bookshelf before my 17th birthday!\<br />
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I have wanted to buy a few things off Etsy recently but due to being afraid of fraud, I did not go ahead and buy some of the things on my wishlist, specifically, a Time Turner and a GOT map :( but I also have been having trouble finding decent bookmarks! The ones in mainstream shops are metal and none book related. I want a sturdy and simple bookmark.<br />
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Okay guys don't you guys be thinking I want to become the next Zoella or anything but gah, starting a Youtube channel has been a goal of mine for the past few years. My friend and I even writ a few things to do videos about before ditching the whole idea and I still have notes from when we were dreaming about Youtube. I may actually still go ahead and do a Youtube channel, I just need a little bit of courage and don't-care-about-what-other-people-think attitude.<br />
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I really want this to happen. I have envied the booktubers and massive book bloggers who get free upcoming books from the top publishing houses like Penguin and Random House and I want that! I know I will have to do recieve more followers and more experience before I dive into that section of book blogging but still, one can hope.<br />
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I have also already started on this one but yes, this has been a goal of mine. I myself am not a social networking site lover and never will be. I don't think any pressure of being a book blogger will make me dive into making a twitter account and tweeting about what I ate for dinner, sorry guys. The only form of social networking I will use is Goodreads and I think thats quite justified. Its basically Blogger when it comes to reviews but a little bit more professional and you can interact with other bloggers and even non-bloggers.<br />
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10. <b>Get to atleast 70 followers on my blog by the end of the year</b></h4>
I know, a bit hopeless but gah, I can still hope eh? I barely have 10 followers right now but Decemeber is quite a few months away so maybe 60 more followers isn't so unrealisitc? I dunno, what do you guys think?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-37862749145629395922014-03-22T15:00:00.002-07:002014-03-30T12:22:48.772-07:00Half Bad by Sally GreenHello There!<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><em style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Half Bad</em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"> by Sally Green is a breathtaking debut novel about one boy's struggle for survival in a hidden society of witches.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">You can't read, can't write, but you heal fast, even for a witch.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">You get sick if you stay indoors after dark.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">You hate White Witches but love Annalise, who is one.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">You've been kept in a cage since you were fourteen.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">All you've got to do is escape and find Mercury, the Black Witch who eats boys. And do that before your seventeenth birthday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">The first thing that put me off is the material for this book. Sounds stupid, I know, but on the black side of the book cover has my fingerprints all over it which was annoying. No, I did not eat before I read this book but in fact, the oils from my finger just made it easy for my fingerprints to stain the book - great (!) now it looks dirty and horrible and I have tried everything and anything to get rid of the stains but alas, nothing has worked thus far.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Another thing that just confused and pissed me off was the way the writer wrote her POVs. One minute she was writing from the main character's point of view and then the next from a birds eye view or it just talking to itself. Like...what??? Why??? It just confused me a heck of a lot instead of intrigue me like the writer was trying to make me feel. The writer also kept on listing stuff instead of describing it and using her 5 W's. I am not going to lie, I sometimes skip the description of scenarios just because I feel sometimes they aren't needed or just in the excitement of it all I skip it to quench my desire to know what will happen next. In this instant however, description was so necessary and important. We needed to know why, where, how to really understand the complicated character that is Nathan, the main protoganist but the author just failed to satisfy the detail desiring side to me. </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-2358364422654878062014-03-16T10:08:00.000-07:002014-03-30T12:23:04.611-07:00Thirteen by Tom Hoyle Review (ARC)Hello There!<br />
I received Thirteen as an ARC (thank you by the way Tom Hoyle and publications) a few days before it was released and instantly decided to read it. It was a short read at 200 pages and I read it within a couple of hours but an interesting read to say the least.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I read the summary, I automatically thought that it sounded a lot like I Am Number Four which I was excited about. Being chased by a clan who wants to kill you and being the "chosen one?" Definitely has an I Am Number Four vibe. However, when I read into it, it became evident that this book has its own flare.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved the storyline of thirteen kids being born on the 1st of January 2000 and a clan of crazy ass people chasing after them to kill them before they hit the age of 14 so that their leader can "cleanse the world" of evil. It makes you realise how easily persuaded and gullible's humans actually are.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adam, the main character, is about to turn 14 in a few weeks and his friend, Megan, has noticed how he has been followed by a boy with a jagged scar going down his neck *queue shiver down spine* </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had such hopes for this book, truly, and it let me down. In particular, the writers writing. Now, I may sound sexist and cringy for saying this, but I am not a massive fan of male authors. There I said it. The only books by male authors that I have read of I can remember of off the top of my head is Christopher Paolini, Phillip Pullman and George R R Martin. I feel that male authors have a weakness and a very distinct one - writing about feelings. Urghhhhhh, it annoys the heck out of me when writers list stuff and don't give us, the readers, a chance to get to know the characters, to get a feel of the scenery before diving into the story. And that's exactly what Hoyle did in this book.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The writing was just horrid. It was like he was making a list or was more focused on the plot, he kept on writing "he did this and he did that and then this happened" rather than why and when and how and urghhh....</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>But </i>I was able to look past that and the storyline wasn't so bad. It wasn't as good as I thought it'd be but lets just say it wasn't as bad as I Am Number Four's sequel which, FYI, was horrible.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another tiny complaint I have with this book is that I didn't understand the whole "thirteen kids that need to be killed before they turn fourteen" thing. Like...why? The author didn't explain the concept properly and it just put me off the book. Was it because they were devil's spawn or an alien or what? So confusing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall I would give this book a 7/10, I don't think I will be purchasing it or reading it again.</span><br />
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So it was World Book Day yesterday in the UK and I obviously took that chance and went shopping for books. I was <i>soooo</i> disappointed however when I found out that Waterstone's did not have a sale on. Oh okay, they can have a sale every other day of the year but the one day it should count they do not??? What stingy cows! I was definitely not impressed. But, that definitely did not stop me into divulging myself and buying beautiful books. And no, I have no regrets.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7896527-throne-of-glass?ac=1">Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68428.Mistborn?ac=1">Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/768889.A_Storm_of_Swords?ac=1">A Storm Of Swords 1: Steel and Snow by George R R Martin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/147915.A_Storm_of_Swords?ac=1">A Storm Of Swords 2: Blood and Gold by George R R Martin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1582996.City_of_Ashes?ac=1">City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18079804-half-bad?ac=1">Half Bad by Sally Green</a> (sorry that it's upside down)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6186357-the-maze-runner?ac=1">The Maze Runner by James Dashner</a></li>
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So there you have it! I am absolutely psyched about reading these books as all of them has been on my wishlist for so flipping long! </div>
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Did you guys buy anything for World Book Day? Have you guys read any of these books? Gah, I'm so excited to read these books!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-33246652894368880572014-02-28T10:12:00.001-08:002014-02-28T10:15:05.638-08:00Bookish Academy Award TagHello There!<br />
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I have become really conscious about the fact that all my posts so far have been about hauls or me reviewing books and needed to jazz it up a little. Bookish Academy Awards is a tag I found on Youtube and it seems quite fun so here goes!<br />
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<b> Rose from the Vampire Academy series!</b></div>
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I cannot stop raving about Vampire Academy and Rose! Even in horrible circumstances Rose is able to think logically and isn't afraid to give her own viewpoint of certain subjects. She is blunt and has a dry humour and I cannot love her enough for it! I just hope this^ actress will be able to do her justice but, by the looks of the trailer, that isn't going to happen.</div>
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<b>Inheritance by Christopher Paolini!</b></div>
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People who know me know that I absolutely adore dragons, so much so I really want to get a dragon tattoo! Thanks to my all time favourite childhood book, Dragon Slippers, I have become obsessed with anything and everything to do with dragons so when I saw this book cover, I was in heaven. The beautiful dark green background with a chalky like texture and the golden title written in a really nice font was good enough, and then there was the <i>dragon. </i>I just...I cannot explain the love I feel for this book cover and I shan't bore you any longer with my fangirlness.</div>
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I was wary about putting this one up because the author, Jacqueline Wilson, isn't well known across the world but in the UK, she is hu-uge. Most teenagers will boast about how the only books they have read are by her and it was a little trend across the UK to have as many Wilson books as possible! This one, out of all her books (other than Candy Floss) is my absolute favourite. I adore the character Pearl who's story it is written from but isn't actually the main character. Pearl, who is quiet and shy tells her story about her older sister Jodie who is a rebel and a flirt and her ambition to be like her. Wilson's wit and years of writing produced such a good book and the book was only so good because it was written by Pearl's POV.</div>
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People die, get together (if you know what I mean *wink wink*) and plots for revenge and to take over the throne are made to say the least. This book made me cry and laugh and sometimes, all at the same time. If it wasn't for Martin's <i>amazing</i> writing style I don't think I would have been able to cope and read on.</div>
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<b>Narnia by C.S Lewis</b></div>
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Ilsa Bick is still quite an unknown author but as soon as someone says "Ashes", they instantly know what you're on about. Nobody, and I mean <i>nobody</i>, has ever been able to get me into zombies. So many of my friends are obsessed with them especially because of World War Z but I still have not been able to get on that bandwagon and I most likely won't for the whole of my life. They're just grreny-grey-y dumb humans who are dead...wahay, can definitely see the appeal there (!) <i>but, </i>Ashes is about zombies! I unintentionally read a zombie book and didn't realise it until the end and I didn't regret it at all and that's due to Ilsa's writing. I have also read White Space which I also thoroughly enjoyed and cannot wait for more from Bick!</div>
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VA's main character, Rose, is a guardian for Moroi's<i> </i>and fights against the evil Strigoi's so there is bound to be some action in it! Include a badass teacher by the name of Dimitri and kidnappings of fellow students, there is literally non stop fighting and sassiness!</div>
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This is the only form of non-fiction that I own (or used to thanks to my sister borrowing it and losing it) and I absolutely adore it. A lot of people dislike Anne because she was selfish and rude but that's the reason I loved her, she was human. I have read this so many times and cried so many times due to it and trust me, I am not a crier but this book just...gah. Stuff like the camps and Nazi Germany doesn't seem real until you have read a diary like this from that time. Just...*curls in a ball and cries*</div>
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So whilst I was looking for a prom dress (and failing miserably) I couldn't help but go into a few book and charity shops (oops). I am really aware that I am nowhere near my target of reading 100 new books this year. I am going to count my ARCs into that number and altogether I have read 17 books. Yikes! As I said, nowhere near my target goal but I do have 10 months to go so hopefully (crossed fingers) I shall hit atleast 75 books.<br />
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I had The Pledge on my wishlist as in 2013, this book was<i> raved</i> about. </div>
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I also brought City of Bones from the charity shop in really good condition which I was surprised about. Again, this is a really well known book which has its very own film adaptation (which I went and watched on the first day of its release). I didn't enjoy the film so much (other than the close ups of Jamie Campbell Bower) and definitely did not like the whole incest plot they decided to throw in there out of nowhere. But, I have been told that the film doesn't follow the books word for word so it still didn't put me off and I brought it. Have any of you guys read it yet? Is it any good?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-56479670751278738402014-02-15T07:56:00.002-08:002014-02-19T07:52:30.904-08:00Tease by Amanda MacielHello There!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At least, that's what everyone seems to think when Sara, along with her best friend and three other classmates, has been criminally charged for the bullying and harassment that led to Emma's shocking suicide. But Sara is sure she hasn't done anything wrong, because Emma brought it on herself. Sara is adamant that <em style="outline: none;">she</em> was the victim - not Emma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15pt;">I hated and loved this book. Like <i>really</i> hated and loved this book. It tugged at my heartstrings and made me want to throw my laptop away from myself all at the same time. I was like an overweight girl when it comes to food; knowing I don't need that bar of chocolate but stuffing it in my mouth anyways.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15pt;">This book is about a young girl by the name of Emma who, due to the torments and the horrible bullying she was the target of from other students, committed suicide. This, in itself, was what made me want to curl up in a ball and cry for Emma. Her story was so...blunt and real and, most importantly, relateable. Everyone has gone through bullying at one point in their life and I know many would be able to look at this character Emma and see themselves within her. She was a strong and fiesty girl that got put down by rumours and horrible "mean girls" and instead became this depressed, paranoid </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">blubbering</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15pt;"> girl who had no friends and felt the need to kill herself to get some peace. I was so outraged. Poor Emma. This amazing role model like girl was tormented for years and forced to put an end to it in the most unnatural way. And the thing is, this is based on a </span></span><i style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 15pt;">real life</i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15pt;"> story. This has actually happened to a girl and so many others who's stories have not been told. It makes you wonder doesn't it? When you're mean to someone, do they ever feel suicidal? Have you ever been the reason for someone feeling like crap because of the way you act and what you say? Urgh, I really hope I have never been the cause for someone to have such horrible thoughts, I really do.</span></span></div>
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And do you know what? This Sara girl (bully) did turn out to be an absolute twat who blamed Emma (victim), blamed her for her boyfriend not being interested in her and was so desperate to keep him around that she lost her virginity to him at a party. Aw, how romantic (!)</div>
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I suddenly realised when reading this book - Sara is basically human. And a lot like us humans, she makes/ has made mistakes. For one, she didn't give Emma a chance when she moved to the school and put a stereotype on her. Pretty, clever and with a good personality? Definitely a bitch. Come on now, how many of us have presumed every pretty person is a bitch eh?-and get to know them later and they're actually decent people? I for one put my hand up on that one. I also do make my own thoughts and feelings towards people by putting them in categories and not realising it. Glasses? Nerd. Listens to screamos and rock music? Defo emo. Wears loads of make up? Definitely wants attention. Without me realising, I do stereotype people, and that makes me feel a hell-of a lot of guilt. </div>
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She also presumes Emma has slept with a lot of people and just is a plain bitch but she never tries to get to know her. After Emma's death however, she starts to realise what a big mistake she had made and apologises to her but, most importantly, realises her mistake of judging a girl before getting to know her.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-2106262216012674692014-02-04T12:09:00.001-08:002014-02-11T11:28:41.899-08:00January Wrap UpHello There!<br />
I am terribly sorry, yet again, for not being able to post a lot on my blog. Gah, unfortunately I have my GCSE's in 12 weeks and needed to sort some things out due to it. But now, I am hoping to <i>atleast </i>upload weekly and maybe even twice a week but that will be rare thanks to these stupid exams *insert sigh*<br />
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I decided to post a "January Wrap Up" as I read a lot of books this month but giving each book a seperate in-depth review would take too long thus, I decided to review all of them in one simple post.<br />
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This was one of the baddest written and plotted books I have read in a while with dreadful characterization. I was expecting so much from this book as the cover is absolutely beautiful. Just look at it. It oozes mystery and adventure. But no, this book was yet another let down. John Rogers is a man who was just in New York for a job when he suddenly met a beautiful red-haired woman who "picked him" to be the person who gets her pregnant. Is it just me, or does this sound like a crappy B-movie? The characters as well were just a load of absolute bull. It was as if the author was trying to write it from a birds eye view, but in the end, it made me not connect with the characters and feel like an outsider, quite uncomfortably, looking in. Just, all in all, I detested this book and is by far the worst book I have read this year so far. Sorry Mark. I would rate this book <b>1.5/10</b> (and thats me being nice).<br />
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This is the only book I actually enjoyed! Hurray! I normally do not like the whole alien-going-to-earth-for-sanctuary thing, especially as I Am Number Four didn't live up to my expectations. However, I did find this book entertaining as the plot of the whole alien main character, Amery, was a loose one so the story didn't revolve around her alien self. But, that could also be seen as a negative. The storyline of her being an alien felt like it was just thrown in their to make it more of an interesting read rather than because that was what the author was planning on doing all along. The book also had its fair shares of cliches such as; the girl was gorgeous, she had a popular hot jock *rolls eyes* fall in love with her, and some of the phrases that were used were so frustratingly done but, it wasn't to the point where I wanted to throw my laptop at the wall (which is a plus seeing as most of my book reviews have been negative). I did, also, like the idea of their being a private secret agent protecting the aliens from the humans and them suddenly going rogue. I think though, if the writer used that more as a storyline rather than her being an alien and the ups and downs due to it, it would have been of a more interesting read.<br />
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I had mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I thought the author did the whole wolf concept really nicely, you can tell she did her research. I was hoping for however, the whole mating concept to be put into the storyline but alas, did not happen. I have read really good Wattpad werewolf books but unfortunately did not meet to that standard. It just didn't have that...oomph that books need to distinguish themselves from other books. I also did not realise that this book was the third book in a trilogy as the book did have a prologue and backtracked a lot so the book was really well written, just didn't have the plot to back it up. <b>Overall I would give this book a 5.5/10</b><br />
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So there ya go, I thought I had read more books than that but alas, did not happen.<br />
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It has been a while since I have uploaded a post on this blog so I apologise <i>but </i>it's for a very good reason. Thanks to my school thinking it would be a great idea to make us do mock exams after the Christmas holidays, my fellow students and I had to endure two weeks of headache's, revising, tears and all-nighters but we have finally finished it all the exams (which the results will be given to us on the 27th) and I can now write my heart out on this blog.<br />
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Yesterday, Abby and I and another friend of ours went shopping and with me, shopping always ends up with me buying a book...or two...or three.<br />
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I chose to buy these books as, you may be able to tell, they're all sequels. I am determined not to start reading any new books until I have read all the sequels to my previously read books because it's really annoying when books are left on a cliff hanger. Problem is, I have forgotten the storylines to the first books in these series (which is really annoying) so I shall have to go back and read those books before reading the books I have brought. I most likely will not get the time to do that until the February holidays unfortunately but as soon as I have read these books I will write a review!<br />
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Myself and Abby have exams going on for a week and won't be able to update posts unfortunately due to it. We promise after our hiatus, we shall upload loads of posts and we actually have loads of posts planned and already in the queue. Sorry for the inconvenience guys!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-39593863516491224582014-01-04T13:27:00.001-08:002014-01-04T13:27:07.664-08:00Panic by Lauren Oliver (ARC)Hello There!<br />
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I am in awe of Lauren Oliver after Delirium as the book was just <i>amazing. </i>When I found out she would soon have a new book out, I did a little happy dance. That happy dance turned into full blown crazy happy dancing when I found out that I was able to read the book as an ARC, so, thank you so much Lauren and the publishing house Hodder & Stroughton for making it able for me to read this book. Now, with the gooey stuff over, let's get into the nitty, gritty stuff.<br />
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I have to admit that the only reason I actually read this book was because I knew it was by Lauren Oliver. I skimmed through the blurb but it didn't interest me much, it reminded me a little of Hunger Games which was good, but has been hyped about so much its almost painful to even say it without wincing. This is genuinely one of the only books I have enjoyed in the past couple of months and it has rekindled my love for books.<br />
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The story was told by two people, Heather and Dodge, who later on became friends. Their story uniquely intertwine together as they both participate in the Panic and are willing to do anything to win. I loved both of these characters but especially Dodge. He was adorable.<br />
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He was one of those tall and dark guys that always hang around in the shadows but you never see them interact with people and wonder why. In this book, you see Dodge's point of view and how and why he is a loner. It also shows him blossoming and making friends and even falling in love whilst Panic was happening and I just urgh, I just fell in love. I became infatuated with him because he was smack bang in the middle of perfect. He cared but didn't care too much. He became close with people but not enough to hurt him. He just thought things through and did everything perfectly. I felt for him when he fell in love though. I shall keep it at that or else I will just end up giving <i>way</i> too many spoilers.</div>
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I also liked the whole idea of Panic. I expected it to be fantasy based or atleast have some sort of magic or ghost element but it didn't which definitely surprised me as Panic, as I said before, was very similar to Hunger Games in the essence that it was about "the last man standing" and the whole "eliminating players" concept but yeah, it actually succeeded in making a very normal Hunger Games like game without a fantasy element. I just made that sound so complicated. </div>
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It has been a while since I posted a blog post but I have a good enough reason to why as I had a wedding to go to and it takes a couple of days to prep for a wedding as you all may know, especially an Asian wedding. That aside, a couple of days beforehand I forced myself to read a couple of books so that I had something to write for for the next couple of days. Knowing Jack by Rachel is one of them.<br />
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Knowing Jack by Rachel Curtis is a book I thoroughly enjoyed, and it has been a while since I have really liked a book. The blurb was a shocker for me, a person who was adamant in proving that she isn't a slut yet slept with her teacher? I myself started presuming and thinking she is a slut like any normal human being - or so I hope. This book actually made me think about the way I stereotype and see people. If I knew someone like her, I say I wouldn't have been mean to her, but lets face it, I would have atleast stayed away from her.<br />
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This book kind of gives us an account of the "villains" POV, sleeping with your teacher is scandalous and as human beings, we tend to stay away from scandal. As I read the book I started to feel sorry for the main character. Yes, she slept with her teacher but then you see that she is only a normal human being who liked a guy who just so happened to be her teacher. She was just doing the normal thing of sleeping with her "boyfriend" but, again, he just so happened to be her teacher.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-11863655374122242652013-12-30T06:02:00.004-08:002013-12-30T06:04:26.162-08:00My Bookish New Year's Resolutions 2014Hello There!<br />
This post was inspired by prettybooks. I normally do not have a new years resolution just because it never works out for me! This year (or last year however you want to see it), my new year's resolution was to lose weight. At first, I did, losing around seven pounds but laziness got to me and I gained back those pounds - and then some.<br />
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It's quite a lot of goals but I feel they're quite simple and if I worked hard enough I could achieve each and every one of those resolutions.<br />
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I in particular want to achieve the "interact with other bloggers" and "host a giveaway" goals. I am quite a shy person and it's quite difficult for me to interact with other people but next year, its happening! If you randomly get an overly hyper comment on one of your post, it most likely will be me. I also want to host a giveaway but am a bit iffy about it. If I host a giveaway I would be compelled to do an international one and the problem with that is a) getting permission off parents seeing as I am only 16 and still living at home and b) money. Apparently sending stuff abroad costs a heck of a lot of money. But hopefully if I bat my eyelashes enough my parents will allow me to have a giveaway just this once so that I can interact with some of you.<br />
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What are your new years resolutions? Are they anything to do with books?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-4728903573080918302013-12-29T10:36:00.000-08:002013-12-30T14:56:01.846-08:00Wrecked by Priscilla West (ARC)Hello There!<br />
This is my second post of the day, you lucky cows! This time however, it is a review on an ARC I was fortunate enough to read.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hunter is a cage fighter who takes on every fight like he’s got nothing to lose. His life is a tangled mess of girls, booze, and fist fights. And while it may seem like he’s got a devil-may-care attitude, he’s fighting a private cage-match with a monster he can’t defeat.</span></div>
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My first thought after reading this book was; did they get this plot from Wattpad? The amount of books that have a similar storyline is unreal. A girl with a tragic past + hot guy with a <i>great</i> body (as you can see on the cover) who has secrets + bitchy ex = a supposedly "complicated" love story. Sound familiar? I think yes.<br />
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The book was well written I have to say. I liked the way the author set the scene in a therapists room way before she started on the main protagonist's life story which was interesting. She also gave a good insight into what the main character, Lottie was thinking throughout the book and you can't help but like her.<br />
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I have been reviewing books (on this blog anyways) for only a few weeks now and I have started to think about why I was hesitant in making this blog in the first place. There had been a few reasons but one big reason was; <i>what if my opinion is wrong?</i><br />
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Books like <i>Evernight </i>and the <i>House Of Night </i>are raved about by bloggers but I just do not see the charm. I go back and reread those books and torture myself until I finally realise nothing in this book will satisfy my need for, what I feel, is a good book. <i>Am I reading it wrong? Am I missing something? </i>Are a few questions tha<span style="text-align: center;">t go through my mind.</span><br />
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What do you think about this topic? Do <b>you</b> ever feel like your opinion is wrong?</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-5022804089741858882013-12-27T05:35:00.000-08:002014-04-06T05:24:04.656-07:00My Book Collection (With Mini Reviews)Hello There!<br />
So I realised that I keep talking about books and the different books that I have but haven't talked about my book shelf (or the lack of it) and the variety of books I have. I, also, unfortunately cannot review all the books I have because their is just too many so, whilst I introduce you to the books that I have in my possession, I shall give my opinion in short of each book and rate it for you guys - like a mini review. Remember that I have had some of these books since I was six so don't be too surprised in seeing a book aimed at a younger audience.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Victoria and the Rogue by Meg Cabot</b> (Meg Cabot is one
of my favourite writers and I loved this book so much so much so I can quote some of
the lines in it. 8/10)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George</b> (Have had this
book since I was seven and this was the book that got me obsessed with books
and writing. I have read this book so many time and cannot praise it enough. My
favourite book of all times and would highly highly recommend it. 10/10)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman</b> (Have read half
of it and enjoyed it, will go back to finish the book soon. 7/10)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>How to Handle Your Dad/ How to Handle Your Mum by Roy
Apps</b> (One of my favourite books since I was a child, funny and relateable -
8/10)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Alone on A Wide Wide Sea by Michael Mopurgo</b> (This one just pulled at my heart strings and I adored the protagonist. Would recommend it. 8.5/10)</span></li>
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<u style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Books From This Stack I Thought Was Okay:</u><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Charles Dickens; Oliver Twist and other tales by
Valerie Wicking</b> (Good detail on each story but seems like
its for the younger audience and has really bad corny jokes in it *que the eye
roll* 6/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Ten Things I Hate About Me by Randa Abdel-Fatteh</b> (A
relateable storyline, just wished the author was more enthusiastic and less
cliche with her choice of writing style - 6/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Before I Go To Sleep by S J Watson</b> (Mind boggling plot
but wasn't well written in my opinion
and was overly hyped up about - 7/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Miles to Go by Miley Cyrus </b>(Had a cringe-worthy
obsession with her. The auto-biography was good though and did like seeing life
from her perspective before she turned all weird on us. 7/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>I'm Not Scared by Niccolo Ammanti </b>(A bit slow at the
beginning but was a decent book to read, if you liked Of Mice And Men you will
definitely like this book - 6/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Extreme Kissing by Luisa Plaja</b> (Not as bad as it
sounds, alright book, wouldn't read it again - 5/10)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><u>Books in This Stack I Thought Were Bad:</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Night World; Secret Vampire, Daughters of Darkness and
Enchantress by LJ Smith</b> (Don't remember most of it but the things I do remember
isn't at all positive - 4/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Cross My Heart and Hope To Spy by Ally Carter</b> (Ew.
1/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>The Host by Stephanie Meyers</b> (Overly hyped up about,
badly written and I despice the author. 4.5/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>The London Mystery by Siobhan David </b>(Don't remember
the plot line and don't plan on reading it again, very boring - 2/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>The Scorpio Race by Maggie Steifvater</b> (Bitterly
disappointed with this book as Maggie is one of my favourite authors of all
time. It just didn't make me want to turn the page. 4/10</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>High School Musical - Poetry in Motion by Alice
Alfonsi</b> (Cheesy. - 1/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Diary of a Would Be Princess by Jessica Green</b> (Main
character made me smile as she's cheeky as cheeky can get for a child but story
line was boring 4/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>The Cheetah Girls One World</b> (cheesy and just basically
pictures of them posing. Ew. 0/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Truly Madly Megan by Karen McCombie</b> (Not good at all.
1/10)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><u>Books in This Stack I Don’t Remember Reading:</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>An Urgent Message of Wowness by Karen McCombie</b> (Don't
remember what this book was about. Most likely one of those books that you read
once and never read again)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Bliss by Karen McCombie </b>(Don't remember what the plot line was but remember reading this book a lot. Must have enjoyed it.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><u>Books in This Stack I Haven’t Completely Read Yet:</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Evernight by Claudia Gray</b> (Haven't completely read the
book yet but what I have read I didn't like, badly written and bad plotline -
3/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>The Merlin Conspiracy by Diana Wynne Jones</b> (Have yet
not finished it but don't plan to do so anytime soon. Wasn't my cup of tea
though. 5/10)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><u>Books in This Stack I Haven’t Read Yet:</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rich Jordan</b>
(Haven't read yet but plan on reading soon)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton</b> (Havent read yet)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Pear Shaped by Stella Newman</b> (Haven't read yet but is
on my to-do list)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Dead Kiss by Daniel Waters</b> (Haven't read yet)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Carries War by Nina Bawden</b> (Haven't read it yet but have had it for a
while)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman</b> (Overly hyped
up about, was good, but not that good. Not planning on reading the sequels.
7/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Ashes by Ilsa J Bick</b> (couldn't put this book down and
throughly enjoyed it and want to buy the sequel - 8/10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b>Slated by Teri Terry</b> (Thoroughly enjoyed this book and
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Have skimmed through the books and thoroughly enjoyed it, I loved the plot line and the characters were so detailed you could just imagine them right before your eyes, love the tv show and need to buy the rest of the series.</div>
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Overall I would give this series 8/10</div>
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This series was one of those "I read it but wouldn't read it again unless I was really bored" series. The characters were "meh" but the plotline was good.</div>
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Overall I would give this series a 7/10</div>
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<b>The Perfect Chemistry series by Simone Elkeles</b></div>
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I'm not normally into non fantasy and science fiction based books but these were really good and have opened my mind and eyes to other books. I really liked this series and found the characters so relateable and likeable, especially Carlos (<3.<3). Simone has made a trailer on Youtube and I would highly recommend watching it if you're interested in this series.</div>
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Overall I would give this series 8/10</div>
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<b>The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini</b></div>
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This series should have been one I loved as it had dragons in it, (and dragons are cool) but it just didn't mesh with me. The writing was "meh", the plot was slow but good but, in my opinion, the story could have done with a bit of va va voom.</div>
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This series was, again, one of those you read and liked but completely forgot about after you picked up another book. Plot was alright, too much romance in my own opinion, main proganist too much of a damsel in distress but the books were well written.</div>
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Overall I give this series 6/10</div>
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This series storyline was good but it could have been way better with a strong antagonist and more romance.</div>
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<b>The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyers</b></div>
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There was too many shiny vampires, unrealistic scenes, horrible protagonist who makes me want to vomit and shitty antoganist to name some negatives about this series, I just didn't take to it. Gah. All I am going to say is that I would take Jacob, with his six pack and himself being a wolf than Edward, who is more feminine than Bella (and that'saying something) and who glows in the light anyday.</div>
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Overall I would give this series 4/10</div>
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<b>The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead</b></div>
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One of my favourite book series of all times and I don't think the "New York Best-seller" title does it justice enough. I really despise the fact that its called "Vampire Academy" as, when people hear vampire, they automatically think of Twilight *que the disgusted look* Vampire Academy is way better than Twilight and has real vampires in it, not ones who glow in the light. If you haven't read it I would highly recommend it, don't let the title fool you.</div>
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Overall I would give this series a 9/10</div>
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<b>The Forever series by Maggie Stiefvater</b></div>
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<b>The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins</b></div>
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I read these books wayyyyyyy before the films came out and I stand by that. I loved this series before the film came out and I think its one of those books that even though you finished the whole set and had read the ending, you still want more. Hats off to Suzanne Collins.</div>
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Overall I give this book series 8/10</div>
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<b>I am Number Four series by Pittacus Lore</b></div>
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These were an alright read. I liked the first book a lot but after reading two more in the series my interest for these books faded. Storyline dragged and I hated the romantic pairings in this book. 7/10<br />
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<b>House Of Night series by PC and Kristin Cast</b><br />
It wasn't the Morganville books that I was on about - it was the House Of Night. See how much I despice this series? I didn't even bother remembering the name. I thought the storyline dragged and their was too many characters. I wish I brought one book out of the series instead of the NINE books.<br />
Overall I give this series 3/10<br />
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<b>The Torn series by Amanda Hocking</b><br />
I actually really enjoyed these books even though I initially thought I wouldn't. The characters are <i>meh</i> but its the plot line that makes the books worth while reading.<br />
Overall I would give this series 7/10<br />
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<b>The Northern Lights series by Phillip Pullman</b><br />
I completely forgot that Phillip Pullman was the writer and was pleasantly surprised for a second that he was the author of this series. I adore this writer and grew up reading his books (such as Wide Wide Sea that I mentioned before). The books were such a new experience for me because up until then I only read romance/basically Jacqueline Wilson books and this book, I guess, was what converted me into a fantasy lover. I thought the plot line was unique and absolutely loved the characters in this book. The ending however made me cry - but in a good way.<br />
Overall I give this series 8/10<br />
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<b>The Gone Series by ? (Would make sense to atleast put the authors name on the book cover)</b><br />
I didn't initially get these books. I got them all at once (like an idiot, yet again) and at first, I read a couple of chapters of Gone but couldn't finish it. I just <i>didn't get it. </i>I didn't understand the plot line, I don't understand what the hell the characters are doing in the books, they're all boring, meaningless characters and the plot was just unrealistic. Nonetheless, it <i>has </i>been nearly two years since I've read these books so I may go back and give them another chance.<br />
Overall I give this series 5/10<br />
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<b>The Chronicles Of Narnia by C.S Lewis</b><br />
These books are classics and are on every single bookworms check list. I love the plot, I adore the characters (especially Edmund and Lucy) and, even if it did make me cry, loved the ending. I cannot believe that Susan left her family behind! And yes, it has been quite a few years since I have read these books but I think I have a right to be outraged!<br />
Overall I give this series 8/10<br />
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<b>The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling</b><br />
Do I need to say anything about this series other than perfection?<br />
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<b>The Divergent series by Veronica Roth</b><br />
I enjoyed the first book but felt the other two books just let it down. The characters (especially the main protagonist) were relateable and I easily fell in love with them. The plot line was good at the beginning but declined after a while.<br />
Overall I give this series 7/10<br />
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<b>Jaqueline Wilson Books</b><br />
<b>Midnight</b><br />
<b>Best Friends</b><br />
<b>Clean Break</b><br />
<b>Candy Floss</b><br />
<b>Sister Jodie</b><br />
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<i>This </i>was basically my childhood. I was absolutely infatuated with the authors books and felt I could relate to each and every one of the characters back then. Recently however, not so much. But they're still really good reads with simple plots for those of you who just want a quick read.<br />
Overall I would give this set of books 7/10<br />
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<b>The Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith</b><br />
This series was a massive disappointment. Main character is a twat, too much testosterone in the air, and the plot was just prolonged for too long. You can obviously tell it was the author's way of getting people to continue to read her books so she could get money in her bank especially as it came to light that she gave up her rights for these books half way through the series. What an absolute !@#$%^&*. I shall leave it at that or else this will turn into a full on rant.<br />
Overall I give this series a 2/10<br />
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So that's it folks, that is all the books I own. I also wanted to show you my crappy excuse of a shelf which, hopefully, is temporary and I will be able to get proper shelves *hint hint dad, hint hint*</div>
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I received Bombardino as a present from a friend for Christmas and was very happy about it as I had wanted to go and buy a few bath bombs myself. This also gave me an excuse to write yet <i>another</i> review, but this time, beauty related.<br />
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The bath bomb dissolved slowly and I watched in amazement as it evaporated into the water and caused a yellow mist.The head of the bath bomb was left behind and took a lot more time dissolving into the water but I presume it was supposed to do that. It released little bits of...brown stuff which floated around causing the water to look dirty. I, again, presume its supposed to do that but why I do not know. </div>
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The smell of the bath bomb was <i>really</i> strong. I had left it in my room for a few days and my mum started complaining about the smell of it and ordered me to use it at once. It wasn't an <i>unpleasant</i> smell, but it wasn't a pleasant smell either. It had a very...chemically smell.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.15625px;">And sure it was relaxing and the very strong chemical smell died down after a while but I have to say, it wasn't and isn't my favourite bath bomb from Lush which is a shame because there are a lot of good reviews on this bath bomb and I was looking forward to using this.</span></div>
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When I read the description I groaned out loud. I thought it was going to be just like Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and even though it did have that loose plot line of a woman disguised as a man and falling head over heels for someone she knew she couldn't have, it did stand up for itself in its own right and had steered its way out of the "cliche" section as they didn't fall in love very easily. The main character, Alexa, was a knight (hell yeah) and had to protect the Prince who she was hopelessly falling head over heels for, again, not so cliche.<br />
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What I, however, absolutely detested about this book is that it felt the need to have a love triangle. <i>It didnt need a love triangle. </i>At all. I hate the fact that due to Stephanie Meyers and her overly hyped about book called Twilight (heard of it?), authors feel the need to add love triangles unnecessarily. It's annoying, as a reader, seeing two boys or two girls falling in love with the same person, and the person feeling sorry for themselves about having to decide between them. Surely there <i>cannot</i> be a more unpleasant situation than being in the middle of two <i>beautiful</i> men who both want you and are both head over heels for you *note the sarcasm*<br />
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All in all I really did like this book, even if my review does sound a<i> bit </i>negative. I loved the whole concept of a girl being a knight and her saving the day but I felt there were a few plot holes. I will give this book 8/10. I feel the book could have been <i>way </i>better with a few corrections and detail though.</div>
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Yesterday I went shopping for some make up for a wedding that's taking place on Wednesday (that being Christmas Day in the UK) and also brought the third and final book to the Divergent series which I did a review on <a href="http://doughnutandco.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/allegiant-divergent-3-review.html">here</a>.<br />
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What I brought:<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection Day Moisturiser</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybelline The Volum' Express Colossal Smokey Mascara (which, by the way, is <i>amazing</i>)</span></span><br />
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Lasting Perfection Concealer in Medium<br />
Loreal Paris 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution<br />
Collection Fake Eyelashes<br />
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge<br />
Allegiant in Hardback (Divergent #3)<br />
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I'm quite happy with what I brought yesterday and liked everything I brought except for the Fit Me Foundation which is too dark as a foundation but too light as a bronzer (grrr)<br />
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<b>Cover: 7/10</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">So my quest was to get Halema to become a Ringer, although we may have done this backwards as today we went see Desolation of smaug when she has not yet seen The Hobbit. Never the less she; as well as me and everyone else in the viewing, thought it was an amazing film. Being a LOTR’s fan it comes naturally to adore The Hobbit and after seeing the desolation of smaug it has only intensified my love for these trilogies. Why can’t real life be anything like it?</span><br />
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I was looking through my book shelf (which technically isn't a bookshelf as I keep my books in my wardrobe) and noted how most of the books I have read was due to other people raving about them and good reviews. Going by other people's words and blindingly buying a book hasn't always worked out though. The <i>Morganville Vampires </i>for example are books I seriously regret buying. Not only did I buy ONE book from that series, for some reason, I was determined to buy SEVEN of them at the same time. Seven. And one in hardback. My dad's poor credit card. It was such a bad book that after a few pages I tossed it to the side in anger and tried to sell it on eBay asap. Unfortunately, I couldn't sell them and they are at the back of my wardrobe, gathering dust.<br />
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However, it's not all doom and gloom when it comes to getting recommended books. Thanks to some reviews, I brought books like the full set of <i>The Inheritance Cycle, The Vampire Academy series </i>and<i> Divergent.</i><br />
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So basically, there are cons and pros to trusting others in spending ten pounds or so on a book but sometimes it can be worth it. Hopefully the tips that I shall provide on this post will help you guys not make the silly little mistakes I did with buying books.<br />
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1. <b>Always read reviews. </b><br />
This one is a pro and a con. If you just go by a blog's review on a book which, lets say, likes sci-fi and the book itself is a sci-fi then do NOT take their review seriously. I know that sounds weird as if anyone would know about the book it would be someone who adores the genre but, the thing is, their opinion of the book would be biased. I am not going to lie, I also can be quite biased towards sci-fi and fantasy books and can be really negative about non fiction books. I have read autobiographies myself and due to my mind thirsting for adventure and action, I don't even give the book a chance whilst when I brought <i>The Vampire Diaries </i>I was determined to read the whole book and exaggerated on how good it was just because it had witches and vampires and werewolves in it. Again, this tip is a <i>meh </i>one but when reading reviews, try to read a range of reviews, not just go by one singular bloggers review. Also, read <b>profession reviews. </b>Sites like <i>The Guardian </i>and <i>New York Times </i>have journalist and writers who read books and write their own review. Unlike a blogger, they get sent random books to review and they have to stay professional and non-biased.<br />
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2. <b>Look out for the bad reviews rather than the good</b><br />
Every book is going to have good reviews - its the bad ones you have to look out for. After the catastrophe that was The Morganville Vampires, I went online and looked at the negative reviews, and there was a heck of a lot of them. I WISH I could go back in time and save myself the disappointment but alas, a time machine has unfortunately not been invented yet. Sites like <i>Goodreads </i>and<i> BookLikes </i>(two of my most favourite sites) enables you to write a review and rant to your hearts content. These two sites have honest readers who don't mind writing what is on their mind, even if it is in a negative way.<br />
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3.<b> Look at alternative shops/sites</b><br />
Lets face it, books are expensive. For a 300 paged book it can cost someone up to 9 pounds which is absolutely ridiculous in my opinion and especially if you bulk buy, 6 books could cost up to 50 pounds! I, however, have found sites and shops which sell perfectly brand new books for a heck of a lot cheaper. For UK readers, <i>The Works </i>is a God send. Most popular books are sold there and even whole book sets are sold there for half of what you may have spent in a shop like <i>Waterstones</i> or<i> WHSmiths.</i> There is also supermarkets such as Asda and Tesco's that sell books for half the price. You also cannot forget the classic sites <i>Ebay</i> and<i> Amazon</i> who have provided people with pretty much everything discounted since I can remember. I, however, try and stay clear from those sites just because I am quite paranoid and think that there may be something fishy going on when a book which is nine pounds is two pounds on that sitebut it is a quite reliable site and saves you a heck of a lot of money. Lets take a popular book like Mortal Instruments for example and compare the prices:<br />
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<b>Waterstones:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">£5.99</span></span><b> </b><br />
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<b>WHSmiths:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; line-height: 36px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">£3.08</span></span><br />
<b>The Works: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;" title="GBP">£</span><span class="integer" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">2.99</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="integer" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><b>4. See a kink or a tear in your book before you have brought it? Ask for a discount</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="integer" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">My dad, being the true Asian man that he is, uses this trick quite a lot *hangs head in embarrassment* I brought the Inheritance book in the Inheritance Cycle for </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">£18.99 (which is quite ridiculous I must admit but hey, its a hardback!) and my dad saw the <i>tiniest</i> tear and demanded a discount. We were able to get 20% (I think, it's atleast 10% off in Waterstones) and we got </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">£3.20 off which is quite good.The only downside is that if we did get the discount off that we could not bring the book back and get a refund so make sure that the book you want to get a discount for is a book you really want.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. <b>Keep the </b></span></span><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b>receipt</b></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 17px;">I WISH I did keep my receipt for certain books as I would have saved myself the hassle of finding space to put them and some money too! If there is a book that you did not particularly like and have kept the receipt, most stores/shops will give you a refund so you can buy another book or spend it on something else!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 17px;">6. <b>Write a review</b></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 17px;">It always bugs me when I see readers complain about not knowing how crap a book was or how good a book was before they brought it because nobody wrote a review. Well then, write a review yourself! You could stop someone from buying a horrid book or even persuade someone to buy it. Don't be a hypocrite guys. If you do not like the book </span><i style="line-height: 17px;">write it down and tell others</i><span style="line-height: 17px;">, if the book was good, write a complimentary review. Sites like </span><i style="line-height: 17px;">Goodreads</i><span style="line-height: 17px;"> and </span><i style="line-height: 17px;">BookLikes </i><span style="line-height: 17px;">are good for that</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> or even respond to someone's blog post and give your own opinion of that particular book.</span><br />
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7. <b>Wait till the holidays or a sale is on</b><br />
This made me cringe writing it down but hey, I'm writing it for your own good. As I said before, books are ridiculously overpriced sometimes and I unfortunately have to stop myself from grabbing a particular book and hurling myself towards the cashier. This rule would go hand in hand for clothes too. Most shops have seasonal sales where books are, thankfully, discounted or its within the whole "3 for 2" deal. By doing this, you can save yourself a lot of money.<br />
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8. <b>Always read the blurb. Always.</b><br />
This one is an obvious one (obviously) but the amount of times I have seen someone walk into a shop and just grab a book and then walk over to the cashier is absurd. You have all the time in the world. Do not buy a book if you're not 100% sure you want it. If someone who works there stares at you, egging you to buy it, just ignore them. Take your time guys and even read a few pages of the book to be 100% you want it.<br />
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9. <b>Borrow books</b><br />
My cousins are massive bookworms too which is a plus for me as I am able to borrow books from them without having to pay for them. There are books out there that I would want to read but just not buy, if that makes sense. The book <i>Noughts and Crosses </i>was on my wishlist but for a while, I just couldn't go and buy the book because it was, in my opinion, one of those books which were sighted as a "meh" book. Thankfully, my cousins owned the book and I was able to steal the book from them for a few days and read it. They also have borrowed books from me as they have borrowed my Jacqueline Wilson books and the Twilight books. Haven't got a family member that reads? What about friends? Only give your books to the friends you trust and also have books. A fellow bookworm would know how it feels when one of your books have a kink in them, it is one of the most heart wrenching feelings in the world.<br />
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10. <b>Do not buy the whole set.</b><br />
This is one of the biggest mistakes I have made when it comes to buying books. I get so excited about a book and buy the whole flipping series and then end up hating it. Buy the first book in the series and thn if you like it, buy the rest.<br />
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So there you have it, my top tips for buying a book. Hopefully this helps to stop you from making mistakes like myself. Have YOU ever made silly little mistakes like I have? What is your tip for buying books? What is a book you regret buying?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851704821529417420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808652075321037200.post-88896300791461517302013-12-09T13:33:00.001-08:002013-12-21T13:06:27.529-08:00Taking Part in the 100 Book ChallengeHello there!<br />
I was scrolling down bloglovin' and found that many bloggers have pledged there love for this challenge but also, taking part in it too. I myself have taken up the challenge as I have abandoned my books for quite some time and this will give me a good excuse to start reading again. Last year, I managed to read around a hundred books without noticing so hopefully, this year it'll be just as easy - touch wood.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">The Rules:</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don’t need a blog to participate.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">What doesn’t count: Individual short stories or individual books in the Bible.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">3. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2014. Books started before the 1st do not count.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 24px;">I myself will be making the challenge harder for myself by not including rereads in my challenge. I think it'll be way too easy if rereads did count. This means I basically will have to buy 100 books by 31st Decemeber to be successful in my challenge. Wish me luck.</span><br />
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Now that Christmas is coming around and with it the trend for layers, tartans and a good book, I have come up with my very own wishlist for December which consists of a book, coat and even a bookshelf!<br />
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