A classic novel from 1868 about a four sisters. Now when I was younger my mother suggested to me to read the novel so I did. But I started it and never finished because I just found it to be terribly boring. But when I went to my first Children’s Literature class I found out that I would have to revisit this lovely novel. I thought I might enjoy it more because I'm older now. But sadly this was not the case. The sisters are way to prim and proper for my taste and yes I do realize it was written in a time period where people acted like this but I just didn’t enjoy it.
For this reason I give it one x and one checkmark.
But if you’re wondering why I gave this novel one checkmark it was because at times Alcott tugged at my heart strings and I laughed at some of the antics the girls, especially Jo March got up to. There were sad moments where I felt incredible sorry and bad for the girls and their were tend and emotional moments between the sisters that drew me in.
It’s very easy to follow and this is just my opinion. I urge you to check the novel out because although I did not enjoy Little Women. Alcott wrote two other novels which follow some of the characters in Little Women the novels are called: Little Men and Jo's Boys. Which I enjoyed a lot (at least when I read them)
I realize I should have some outro saying but at the moment I cannot think of one so for now BYE.
ps. If anyone has suggestions of books please share them with me!
1.23.2011
4.Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The second in the Hunger Games series. I am now waiting to read the last book.
I rate it double checkmarks.
I could not put this book down and just loved it as much as the first one. Literally something big happens in each chapter and each time you think nothing else can change or happen that you weren't expecting but each time Collins surprises you.
& as I type this I am in agony waiting to finish this series and I know when I get my hands on the last book I won't want it to finish. I will be tempted to read it really fast but also to read it rather slowly to stretch it out this experience. Not sure what else I can say without continuing to gush about the book but just go out and pick it up. Don't just read the back start it and give it a chance it will just blow you away.
PS. When you read this book continuously you might dream about it and even if you don't recall what happened in said dream it will be kind of terrifying. But never the less pick it up. If you comment, no spoilers PLEASE & THANK YOU!
I rate it double checkmarks.
I could not put this book down and just loved it as much as the first one. Literally something big happens in each chapter and each time you think nothing else can change or happen that you weren't expecting but each time Collins surprises you.
& as I type this I am in agony waiting to finish this series and I know when I get my hands on the last book I won't want it to finish. I will be tempted to read it really fast but also to read it rather slowly to stretch it out this experience. Not sure what else I can say without continuing to gush about the book but just go out and pick it up. Don't just read the back start it and give it a chance it will just blow you away.
PS. When you read this book continuously you might dream about it and even if you don't recall what happened in said dream it will be kind of terrifying. But never the less pick it up. If you comment, no spoilers PLEASE & THANK YOU!
3. Archie Marries... by Michael Uslan. Illustrated by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith
For all you Archie fans out there this is THE Archie comic for you. Now you can buy each comic of Archie Marries... separately but I highly advise you to buy the book. There's a book you ask. Yes they put together all the comics, along with interviews of the amazing-talented people that create Archie, and some other nice treats into a wonderful book. As great as the comic is it self, all the extra tidbits were what made the book awesome. If your a fan of Archie this the book for you.
Now if you haven't heard and you don't want to know don't read on because I'm afraid I'm going to give away some spoilers.
SPOILERS BELOW
Now in Archie Marries... they marry Archie off to both Betty and Veronica (WHAT!?!?!?!) Yes I know sounds ridiculous. But Archie one day walks up Memory Lane and instead of memories it fortells his future and there are two paths so he goes down one and on the path he marries Veronica. Now of course Betty is devestated but she gets over it and is happy for Archie and Veronica. Mr.Lodge gives Archie a job and he works hard and doesn't mess up (amazing I know). Oh one part that I was surprised at was when Archie and Veronica are on their honeymoon there talking and they walk into their bedroom and all they show is the doors and hearts all around. I was like, "WHAT!" because I mean I know thats what people do on their honeymoon but I mean its Archie do they really need to include this. I don't think so. Okay anyways Veronica gets pregnant because you know they made hearts (hahaha) and they have twins one that looks like Archie and one that looks like Veronica and of course they name them after themselves. Oh and at one point Mr.Lodge wants to give his most prized possesion to his grandchild and Smithers was like you want to give your stocks and rambles off some other things and Mr.Lodge was like, "No! My childhood sled (I know you know whats coming next) ROSEBUDDY!" And I cringed I mean I know Archie comics often make references and change the name slightly but really must you reference Citizen Kane and Rosebud. This just made me cringe.
Okay so now of course Archie should choose Betty if he had any brains but they show what it would be like if he married either one of them. Now the Betty version I didn't really like. When Archie chooses Betty at one point it seems like he wants to choose Veronica. And when he chooses Betty throughout there marriage she is constitantly worry Archie is still in love with Veronica. I mean girl get some self-esteem and stop worrying I mean if you think like that after he chooses you finally after all these years then he's going to leave you! And there are a couple of instances like this that bothered me. And of course when Betty gets pregnant she has twins that are a spitting image of the happy couple. Oh and also in this version they show what happens to the rest of the gang and wait for it Jughead is married. Now I know your thinking he must have given into Ethel. Nope. Not even close. He marries.......................................MIDGE! I know I was shocked as well. Moose is now all zen and peaceful and Ron and Reggie get married. And when Veronica finds out she is such a bitch (pardon my language) but she really is. I mean in the end she smartens up and lets them be but I mean really mean. Betty is devasted sure but trys to be happy but not Veronica. I mean yes thats there characters but I was mad at how Veronica reacted so badly. Now I'm done my summary and my rant. (:
SPOILERS DONE!
So overall I throughly enjoyed but some places I disagreed. But hey people are going to disagree. So go out a buy the book version because the extras make it so worth it.
& tell me what you think if you've read it.
Now if you haven't heard and you don't want to know don't read on because I'm afraid I'm going to give away some spoilers.
SPOILERS BELOW
Now in Archie Marries... they marry Archie off to both Betty and Veronica (WHAT!?!?!?!) Yes I know sounds ridiculous. But Archie one day walks up Memory Lane and instead of memories it fortells his future and there are two paths so he goes down one and on the path he marries Veronica. Now of course Betty is devestated but she gets over it and is happy for Archie and Veronica. Mr.Lodge gives Archie a job and he works hard and doesn't mess up (amazing I know). Oh one part that I was surprised at was when Archie and Veronica are on their honeymoon there talking and they walk into their bedroom and all they show is the doors and hearts all around. I was like, "WHAT!" because I mean I know thats what people do on their honeymoon but I mean its Archie do they really need to include this. I don't think so. Okay anyways Veronica gets pregnant because you know they made hearts (hahaha) and they have twins one that looks like Archie and one that looks like Veronica and of course they name them after themselves. Oh and at one point Mr.Lodge wants to give his most prized possesion to his grandchild and Smithers was like you want to give your stocks and rambles off some other things and Mr.Lodge was like, "No! My childhood sled (I know you know whats coming next) ROSEBUDDY!" And I cringed I mean I know Archie comics often make references and change the name slightly but really must you reference Citizen Kane and Rosebud. This just made me cringe.
Okay so now of course Archie should choose Betty if he had any brains but they show what it would be like if he married either one of them. Now the Betty version I didn't really like. When Archie chooses Betty at one point it seems like he wants to choose Veronica. And when he chooses Betty throughout there marriage she is constitantly worry Archie is still in love with Veronica. I mean girl get some self-esteem and stop worrying I mean if you think like that after he chooses you finally after all these years then he's going to leave you! And there are a couple of instances like this that bothered me. And of course when Betty gets pregnant she has twins that are a spitting image of the happy couple. Oh and also in this version they show what happens to the rest of the gang and wait for it Jughead is married. Now I know your thinking he must have given into Ethel. Nope. Not even close. He marries.......................................MIDGE! I know I was shocked as well. Moose is now all zen and peaceful and Ron and Reggie get married. And when Veronica finds out she is such a bitch (pardon my language) but she really is. I mean in the end she smartens up and lets them be but I mean really mean. Betty is devasted sure but trys to be happy but not Veronica. I mean yes thats there characters but I was mad at how Veronica reacted so badly. Now I'm done my summary and my rant. (:
SPOILERS DONE!
So overall I throughly enjoyed but some places I disagreed. But hey people are going to disagree. So go out a buy the book version because the extras make it so worth it.
& tell me what you think if you've read it.
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Now when I heard about this book I thought the plot was just odd and had no interest in reading the series. But one day I was in Chapters and I picked up the book and read the first chapter and I was hooked. I knew I was mistaken before and needed to read this series. So I asked for the first book, The Hunger Games, for Christmas as well.
So I started the book and could not put it down. I was attached. I found a new love. It was heartbreaking. And just downright amazing. And I hope to God they don’t mess it up the movies.
This novel is so intense and if you start reading it make sure you have the rest if the series. So when you finish it you can continue on to the second novel and then onto the last.
Quick snyopsis: There are these games that happen every year called the Hunger Games and the Capitol makes all the districts send one boy and girl to fight to the death on live television.
Now my description does not give the book justice and I know at first you’re like thinking, “this book is just downright depressing.” But it is absolutely AMAZING and is a must read.
I rate this book a double checkmark!
Now I want you to go to the library. But I know for a fact you will have to wait on a list until you get it so go to a bookstore. And buy it, and don't only buy the first one buy the other two as well because you don't want to be like me waiting for the book from the library. Now go and let your eyes feast on this incredible adventure told by the lovely Suzanne Collins.
So I started the book and could not put it down. I was attached. I found a new love. It was heartbreaking. And just downright amazing. And I hope to God they don’t mess it up the movies.
This novel is so intense and if you start reading it make sure you have the rest if the series. So when you finish it you can continue on to the second novel and then onto the last.
Quick snyopsis: There are these games that happen every year called the Hunger Games and the Capitol makes all the districts send one boy and girl to fight to the death on live television.
Now my description does not give the book justice and I know at first you’re like thinking, “this book is just downright depressing.” But it is absolutely AMAZING and is a must read.
I rate this book a double checkmark!
Now I want you to go to the library. But I know for a fact you will have to wait on a list until you get it so go to a bookstore. And buy it, and don't only buy the first one buy the other two as well because you don't want to be like me waiting for the book from the library. Now go and let your eyes feast on this incredible adventure told by the lovely Suzanne Collins.
1. Paper Towns by John Green
I rate this book a double checkmark!
Okay so my third John Green book (I read Looking for Alaska just after Christmas) and it did not disappoint. I was almost scared to read his books because I've heard so much about them and was really looking forward to it. I thought maybe I was going to expect to much but I did not. It lived up to what I was expecting (not exactly sure what I was expecting. I guess just a really good book)
I almost want to say Paper Towns is my favourite out of the three books I've read but I feel like I need to read them over again. Yet again wonderful characters and a storyline that will keep you turning the pages. When you finally find out what a paper town is you'll want to do something (can't really say it without spoiling it so I'll leave it at that) Nearing the conclusion John really ends the book beautifully each time the characters have grown and they have a better grasp of their life or a situation. His conclusions sort of remind me of the Harry Potter series where each time Harry comes back and Dumbledore asks him what lessons he has learned and Rowling shows how the characters have grown. Except in John’s books it is a little less grande but not in a bad way.
So go to your local library and pick it up!
PS. I won't always do a synopsis of a book in case you were wondering.
Okay so my third John Green book (I read Looking for Alaska just after Christmas) and it did not disappoint. I was almost scared to read his books because I've heard so much about them and was really looking forward to it. I thought maybe I was going to expect to much but I did not. It lived up to what I was expecting (not exactly sure what I was expecting. I guess just a really good book)
I almost want to say Paper Towns is my favourite out of the three books I've read but I feel like I need to read them over again. Yet again wonderful characters and a storyline that will keep you turning the pages. When you finally find out what a paper town is you'll want to do something (can't really say it without spoiling it so I'll leave it at that) Nearing the conclusion John really ends the book beautifully each time the characters have grown and they have a better grasp of their life or a situation. His conclusions sort of remind me of the Harry Potter series where each time Harry comes back and Dumbledore asks him what lessons he has learned and Rowling shows how the characters have grown. Except in John’s books it is a little less grande but not in a bad way.
So go to your local library and pick it up!
PS. I won't always do a synopsis of a book in case you were wondering.
1/2 An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
So I came into the new year in the middle of reading An Abundance of Katherines (maybe not exactly in the middle but I can't actually recall. Let’s just say it was in the middle)
This book was amazing. For the longest time I wanted to read John Green's novels and so for Christmas I asked for his books. Yes I ask for books for Christmas.
This was my second John Green novel and I loved it. He captures each character and molds them into believable human beings. You can imagine them as actually people not these fake 2-d characters.
A quick synopsis: A child prodigy is now a teenager and he has a thing for girls names Katherine and has dated 19 Katherines. The 19th Katherine dumps him and he goes on a road trip with his Judge Judy loving best friend Hassan. And Colin (child prodigy) thinks he has discovered a theorem to predict how a relationship will turn out.
It's amazing book and you should definitely go buy it or get it from your library.
P.S. I'll be rating the books I read out of two check marks. So I give this book I give two check marks. I do realize I could actually use a check mark but typing it is just so much better. :)
This book was amazing. For the longest time I wanted to read John Green's novels and so for Christmas I asked for his books. Yes I ask for books for Christmas.
This was my second John Green novel and I loved it. He captures each character and molds them into believable human beings. You can imagine them as actually people not these fake 2-d characters.
A quick synopsis: A child prodigy is now a teenager and he has a thing for girls names Katherine and has dated 19 Katherines. The 19th Katherine dumps him and he goes on a road trip with his Judge Judy loving best friend Hassan. And Colin (child prodigy) thinks he has discovered a theorem to predict how a relationship will turn out.
It's amazing book and you should definitely go buy it or get it from your library.
P.S. I'll be rating the books I read out of two check marks. So I give this book I give two check marks. I do realize I could actually use a check mark but typing it is just so much better. :)
1.15.2011
How dare she judge books by their covers!
Hello there (whoever you may be)
Before you start to judge me for judging books, let me explain.
When I said, "oh but I do judge books by their covers," I simply meant actual books. I don't judge people by the way their look or animals or food (well actually maybe food). What I simply meant was when I am in a bookstore, which happens rather frequently, and I am looking for books, but I don't have any in mind, I will pick up books with appealing covers. Because when one wonders around a bookstore not knowing what your looking for you pick up books with appealing cover art. Somtimes the cover is the only thing about the book that appeals to me and I put it down and move on. This is what I mean. I usually won't pick up books with people on the cover (depending on how exactly they display the people) because I just don't like people on my book (yes I know I'm rather odd).
So this is what I mean when I say or rather type, "oh but I do judge books by their covers."
Now that we have straighten this out, I will introduce you (if there are any of you) to what this blog is all about (even though above me (there is a little intro) So in 2011 I will try to read 50 and a half novels. And I will like to share this journey with you. So each time I finish a novel I will write a blog sharing if I enjoyed the book and what I liked about it and so on. If I give any spoilers I will let you know ahead of time (because if your like me I absolutely despise spoilers).
So sit back relax and enjoy!
PS. For those of you have heard about, 'read 100 books in a year,' and is wondering why am I not doing that. Well I don't think I can read 100 books in a year because of school. It gets so busy which slows down my reading. So 50 is more realistic (even though technically challeneges are not always made to be realistic). Anyways hope you and I read some amazing books this year!
Before you start to judge me for judging books, let me explain.
When I said, "oh but I do judge books by their covers," I simply meant actual books. I don't judge people by the way their look or animals or food (well actually maybe food). What I simply meant was when I am in a bookstore, which happens rather frequently, and I am looking for books, but I don't have any in mind, I will pick up books with appealing covers. Because when one wonders around a bookstore not knowing what your looking for you pick up books with appealing cover art. Somtimes the cover is the only thing about the book that appeals to me and I put it down and move on. This is what I mean. I usually won't pick up books with people on the cover (depending on how exactly they display the people) because I just don't like people on my book (yes I know I'm rather odd).
So this is what I mean when I say or rather type, "oh but I do judge books by their covers."
Now that we have straighten this out, I will introduce you (if there are any of you) to what this blog is all about (even though above me (there is a little intro) So in 2011 I will try to read 50 and a half novels. And I will like to share this journey with you. So each time I finish a novel I will write a blog sharing if I enjoyed the book and what I liked about it and so on. If I give any spoilers I will let you know ahead of time (because if your like me I absolutely despise spoilers).
So sit back relax and enjoy!
PS. For those of you have heard about, 'read 100 books in a year,' and is wondering why am I not doing that. Well I don't think I can read 100 books in a year because of school. It gets so busy which slows down my reading. So 50 is more realistic (even though technically challeneges are not always made to be realistic). Anyways hope you and I read some amazing books this year!
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