Books

I LOVE books!

I am grateful I can read any book I desire!

I will someday have an amazing library of books!

My favorite kind of books are the ones that take you out of your current state and put you in a new place, a new life, a new mind!

When I find those books that do that, take you somewhere else....

I can't put them down!

I recently read a book in two days.

I couldn't stop!!

It's a terrible good thing.

I put off cleaning, laundry, dishes, meal making....and read.

That is the terrible side.

Good side?

I got to escape the world I live in and all the "Troubles" that come with it and go explore somewhere new!

The latest book I read was Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson.

I LOVED IT!!!!

I also very much enjoyed her book Edenbrooke as well!

If you like the Jane Austen era as well as the type of romances similar to the ones Jane Austen herself wrote, you will love these books!

27/31 Things: Summer Reading

{To know what I am talking about, and to see past 31 Things posts, start here...}

27. What is your summer reading list?

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The summer is done.

Whoops!

Wanna know what I read and my personal opinions about them!?

Of course you do!

In no particular order:

1. The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

   The City of Ember wasn't too bad. But it wasn't a favorite of mine. I tried reading the second book in the series, and I couldn't finish it. It's just way too dry. Maybe if I were in 5th grade it would be interesting.

2. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

   I thoroughly enjoyed this book. And as always, I think I enjoyed it better than the movie! I loved the twists and facts that were in the book and not in the movie. I am about ready to start the second book of the series and am totally excited for it!

3. The Infernal Devices #1, #2, & #3,  by Cassandra Clare

   To be honest, I don't normally read these kinda of books. It had vampires, werewolves, demons, demon hunters, faeries....basically lots of mythical creatures and humans too! NOTHING LIKE TWILIGHT. Just in case you were concerned when you read the words, "vampire and werewolf". =) I was skeptical at first, but I really enjoyed it! I had a hard time putting down the books! For my sister who has nightmares from watching semi-scary movies....I wouldn't suggest reading these, unless you plan on reading them during the day. Parts of the books can be pretty intense! I must also mention that there is one part in each book, maybe just the 2nd and 3rd I can't recall, but there is a "scene" in at least two of the books. Being a married woman, I thought they were tactfully written and not as grotesque as the twilight scenes were written. So if I weren't married, I'm not sure what would cross my mind. I can't wait to start the next series Cassandra has written!

4. The Selection #1 & #2 by Kiera Cass

   I ABSOLUTELY ADORE these books! I can't wait for the 3rd book! Kiera has written novelas that go between each book, and I have yet to read those. But from what I hear they just explain a different characters side of the story a bit more than the main book does! Pretty awesome! This is definitely teen lit with lots of girly sappy love story stuff going on. My FAVORITE kind of book! =)

Let me know if you have read any of these, or plan too, and what you thought of them! Also let me know if you have any suggestions for other books to read!

Crush

I have to admit something to the world...

When I watch the movie Anne of Green Gables I feel a little bit like I am betraying Mr. Dawson.

Let me explain.

I have the biggest crush on Gilbert Blythe

Like HUGE

It's terrible

When I first read the books I knew I was in trouble, I was in love with a fictional character!

Then when I saw the movies....

I think they picked the perfect person to play Gil!

I have such a crush that I wanted to name my future son Gilbert in honor of Gilbert Blythe!

But then my parents moved to Gilbert, AZ....and I just can't do that to my future son!

=)

I'm positive that Mr. Dawson has nothing to worry about as I know that Gilbert is just a fictional character, though I think I will always have a soft spot for Gil!

Good reads!

I read these two stories the other day and they spoke to me.

I hope you enjoy!

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