The month of June, how did I do... 2 books! And I thought I did bad last month!
1. The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell (NetGalley)
2. The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton (GIFT/OWN)
However in my defense I did do the Author's A to Z Challenge and I did pretty damn good! Next year I hope to be a better participate. But this year I did pretty fabulous and so here is a break down
Letter A - Louisa May Alcott and Jane Austen
Letter B - Emily Bronte
Letter C - Alison Croggon and Cassandra Clare
Letter D - Cameron Dokey
Letter E - Patricia Elliot
Letter F - Becca Fitzpatrick
Letter G - Elizabeth Gaskell
Letter H - Anthony Horowitz
Letter I - Washington Irving
Letter J - Michelle Jaffe
Letter K - Lauren Kate
Letter L - C.S. Lewis
Letter M - Melissa Marr
Letter N - Alyson Noel
Letter O - George Orwell
Letter P - Christopher Paolini
Letter Q - couldn't find nothing
Letter R - Rick Riordan
Letter S - L.J. Smith
Letter T - Natsuki Takaya and Yana Toboso
Letter U - Hal Urban
Letter V - Laurie Viera Rigler
Letter W - Brent Weeks
Letter X - hahaha apparently I completely skipped X but just noticed now :(
Letter Y - started with just a poem, but in the end I found Suzanne Young
Letter Z - no author, just a poem
Not a very epic ending. I missed three letters "Q", "X", and "Z".
Thanks Proud Book Nerd for letting me participate! It was fun, can't wait for next year :)
Authors from A to Z
And to end.. I have no author, just a simple quote
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without the work
Emily Zola
Waiting on Wednesday
by Jessica Spotswood
hitting shelves February 2012 from Putnam BFYR
hitting shelves February 2012 from Putnam BFYR
Cate Cahill and her sisters are considered eccentric bluestockings—a little odd, a little unfashionable, and far too educated for their own good. The truth is more complicated; they’re witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it could mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave. Before their mother died, she entrusted Cate with keeping them safe and keeping everyone, including their father, in the dark about their powers. When her father employs a governess and Cate begins to receive notes from her missing, presumed-mad godmother, her task becomes much more difficult. As Cate searches for answers in banned books and rebellious new friends, she must juggle unwanted proposals, tea parties, and an illicit attraction to the new gardener. Cate will do anything to protect her sisters, but at what cost to herself?
Authors from A to Z
I am at a loss for Authors for letter Y, so instead I am doing a poem or writing I once found many years ago. That has many Y's in it. I do not know the author. If you do, please let me know
You Tell on Yourself
You tell on yourself by the friends you seek,
by the very manner in which you speak
by the way you employ your leisure time,
by the use you make of dollar and dime.
You tell what you are by the things you wear,
by the spirit in which you burdens bear,
by the kind of things at which you laugh,
by the records you play on the phonograph.
You tell what you are by the way you walk,
by the things of which you delight to talk,
by the manner in which you bear defeat,
by so simple a thing as how you eat,
by the books you choose from the well-filled shelf,
in these ways and more, you tell on yourself.
EDIT: Suzanne Young - Who wrote A Need So Beautiful (not the poem above, just a book)
I have not read this book, but it sounds amazing and has been added to my TBR List. Read the Fantastic Book Review's blog for her review of the book
Authors from A to Z
Brent Weeks
he wrote the Night Angel Trilogy
the last of which I have not yet read.
I do know this is one of the first books I read on my EReader
Pretty damn good book.
And a nice switch from Twilight's annoying Vampire theories.
Authors from A to Z
I had to dig a little deeper to find the last of the alphabet. W was easy, but U, V, X, Y, & Z?? Not sure much. I dug deep into my books and found with a little cheating
Laurie Viera Rigler
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict!
The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton
When I first got this book, it had been a while since I had read Proud Book Nerds review. So I was expecting a super fun light read about four women and their lives. What I got was something completely different.
This book is very deep and covers some very feminist issues. For starters the opening page starts with
for some reason, this quote really stumped me and before I had actually begun reading the book, I set down all my reading for two days and thought about this quote. What kind of change do I want to bring to this world?
Overall I very much enjoyed this story and I don't want to give much away but if you are looking for a deep read and something about feminist rights I would definitely pick this book up. I would like to mentioned I loved their nickname! How fun and cute is that! I would love to have three friends to do that with!
I did a Teaser Tuesday for this book and here is another quote I wrote down
Thank you Proud Book Nerd for sending me this book!
This book is very deep and covers some very feminist issues. For starters the opening page starts with
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." by Mahatma Gandhi
for some reason, this quote really stumped me and before I had actually begun reading the book, I set down all my reading for two days and thought about this quote. What kind of change do I want to bring to this world?
Overall I very much enjoyed this story and I don't want to give much away but if you are looking for a deep read and something about feminist rights I would definitely pick this book up. I would like to mentioned I loved their nickname! How fun and cute is that! I would love to have three friends to do that with!
I did a Teaser Tuesday for this book and here is another quote I wrote down
"Ms. Ginger Decisis-Bradwell with her unchanging opinions; Sergeant Mia Terrorist-Bradwell, who Professor Jarrett brought in whenever he introduced violence to a hypothetical; Ms. Betts Drug-Lord-Bradwell, the improbable Drug Lord of Section Four; and me, Ms. Laney Cicero-Bradwell, Tapped for every Latin translation the rest of the class whiffed on all year."
Thank you Proud Book Nerd for sending me this book!
Authors from A to Z
I had to dig a little deeper to find the last of the alphabet. W was easy, but U, V, X, Y, & Z?? Not sure much. I dug deep into my books and found
Hal Urban author of
Life's Greatest Lessons
and
Positive Words Powerful Results
both books I apparently own and both, I think I am in great need of reading. As I have not read either.
Authors from A to Z
Letter T
Natsuki Takaya and Yana Toboso
I am going back to Manga here
Natsuki Takaya wrote Fruits Basket
Yana Toboso wrote my favorite Black Bulter
Authors from A to Z
Who else can I mentioned but my favorite Vampire writer but
L.J. Smith
though I do not like the Vampire Diaries Series.
Authors from A to Z
Let's be honest. I got nothing... :)
My 100 Classic Book Wiki connection has failed me.
So I am linking up with the lovely
Proud Book Nerd
and her fabulous 'Q' Author Post, cause she rocks!
And as I am actually a day behind I am gonna jump right into letter R
For R I have Rick Riordan - he wrote a 5 book series I blitz through! And I am sure you have heard of the Lightening Thief be that book or movie! Either were excellent, though as always book is ten times better!
Happy Reading!
Authors from A to Z
Christopher Paolini
he has written the amazing book series called Inheritance
OMG this is an awesome series!
and I wish I knew when book 4 was coming out! I am dying to know what happens!!
So here is my plea to Christopher Paolini! PLEASE WRITE IT QUICKLY
Authors from A to Z
has to go to
Oh and it's a Classic!
Authors from A to Z
Authors from A to Z
Melissa Marr
wrote the fantastic series Wicked Lovely
My first book with Faerie
and even though I ended up disappointed with the last book, I can't wait to read more
Authors from A to Z
Letter L
C.S. Lewis!
HELLO! Amazing Author! He is a fantastic author!
best childhood book EVER!
LOVE them!!
Authors from A to Z
Teaser Tuesdays
"LAW QUADRANGLE NOTES, September 2018: Elsbieta ("Betts") Zhukovski (JD 82) has been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the first woman and the first foreign-born justice to be appointed to the country's most important legal post. The line to kiss up to her forms outside N-32."
The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton
Tuesdays are hosted by Should Be Reading, be sure to check out the other Teasers!!
Authors from A to Z
Letter I
I went through looked and looked to see if I had read any books by an author with the last name starting with 'I'. No luck. So what I decided to do was find some classic books and author's with last names that match what I need. My goal is to read 12 Classic books this year and I get to hear about someone I haven't before! The difference with this author is I have read his book before.
Actually way back in Grade 12, I was the assistant back stage manager of
the high school play of Sleepy Hollow! Here's my favorite picture from
that time! Gorgeous (who just got married) and my sister (the Golden Child) is the one with the Beard!
What a great time we had! I will definitely never forget Washington Irving's short story!
Thanks Wikipedia for their 100 Classic Book Collection!
The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton
I entered a contest AND then I got an email saying I had won!
So I would like to send out a big
THANK YOU
to the Proud Book Nerd
I got my book in the mail!
First thing I did was have Mr. take a picture!
Can't wait to start reading!
Authors from A to Z
Letter H
I have read Six Anthony Horowitz books. I have one left of the series to read!
I love his adventures
This is what I wrote on the first book I read of the Alex Rider Series
So... this book was something I have always imagined. Me, a young kid, suddenly becoming a spy and doing dangerous work, betting all odds and coming out on top. Shooting bad guys and saving millions of people's lives. AKA James Bond, but the female version! Of course this book was from the view of Alex Rider, who is definitely male. He's a young double 0 seven.
The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell
Publisher: Carina Press
Received from: NetGalley
Rating:4
Cover Thoughts: Interesting. Is the gold piece a ring? Or what??
My Review:
I read the back of the book and thought "Oh, great another smutch book." And as usual I decided to give it a try. Most of the time I end up putting the book down, not finishing it and refusing to read. This time.
It's such a short book. Like 77 pages. I read it so fast and there was only one scene, but it actually felt like it fit as part of the story instead of forced like usual. At first the title completely confused me. But it makes sense and ties in really well with the characters.
Even though it's super short. It's still a fun, quick whirlwind of a book and I definitely recommend it.
Christine Bell, is good at tying up all loose ends, but at the same time keeping you very interested and all done in 77 pages!
Authors from A to Z
Letter G
I went through looked and looked to see if I had read any books by an author with the last name starting with 'G'. No luck. So what I decided to do was find some classic books and author's with last names that match what I need. My goal is to read 12 Classic books this year and I get to hear about someone I haven't before!
SOElizabeth Gaskell
(29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature.
She wrote
* Mary Barton (1848)
* Cranford (1851–3)
* Ruth (1853)
* North and South (1854–5)
* Sylvia's Lovers (1863)
* Wives and Daughters: An Everyday Story (1865)
Thanks Wikipedia for their 100 Classic Book Collection!
Random Acts of Kindness
Random Acts of Kindness is an awesome way to bless others by sending them something from the book wish list. It was started (and is hosted) by Book Soulmates.
RAK Rules: It’s pretty easy to participate. Sign-ups are monthly, and the rules are below. (June’s post is HERE.)
* Sign up each month you’d like to participate in.
* Show off your participation! Grab one of the buttons available
* Create a wish list and post it in the Google Doc located in each R.A.K post for the month.
{Post on your blog, Amazon, where ever as long as there’s a link to it.}
* If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone, check out their wish list and contact that blogger for their address.
* At the end of the month, SHOW US YOUR R.A.K!
Make a post saying ‘Thank You’ to whoever granted one of your wishes and share it with us
My RAK: They've been sent in the mail. Proud Book Nerd sent me two! Graceling and Fire by Kristin Cashore! I am so blessed!
My Wish List: May was the first month I participated in the Random Acts of Kindness. And I was taken aback by the amount of Kindness happening. People are amazing. I feel guilty that I can not return the kindness at the time and I feel bad that I am even posting this post again.
1. Matched by Ally Condie
2. Black Bulter Vol. 5 by Yana Toboso
3. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison
4. Divine Beginnings by P.C. Cast (soft cover)
5. City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare (soft cover)
6. The Traitor's Smile by Patricia Elloitt (soft cover)
7. Withering Heights by Emily Bronte
Authors from A to Z
Letter C
Alison Croggon wrote one of my favorite book series!
The Pellinor Series - reviewed here
OR
there is
Cassandra Clare another great series out there
The Mortal Instruments
OR
there is
Cassandra Clare another great series out there
The Mortal Instruments
OMG Suzanne Collins the Hunger Games! Or Kristin Cashore! So many wonderful author's with the letter 'C'! There's are four of my favorite authors!
Authors from A to Z
Letter A
I could not figure out who to put as an 'A'
and then I remember Little Women!
Louisa May Alcott
how could I forget her!!
and then
JANE AUSTEN
I have a whole blog dedicated to her
and it took me until letter 'G'
to remember!
and then
JANE AUSTEN
I have a whole blog dedicated to her
and it took me until letter 'G'
to remember!
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