Let it Snow by John Green, Lauren Myracle, Maureen Johnson

It was after way after Christmas when I read this lovely these three lovely holiday stories but I was immediately in the Christmas mood right after.

Well if you have been reading this blog you will know that I love John Green novels! And although he only one story in this three stories book I loved the entire novel. It was sweet and yes they were all holiday romance stories which who doesn't love a little holiday romance. All three stories are intertwined slightly and all are equally wonderful so I advise you to pick this lovely novel up.

Yes this is rather short but if I continue I will continue to gush so I will stop.

Bye!

16. The Colour Purple by Alice Walker

Now I picked this novel up at a book sale because I have heard of the move and always wanted to watch it (even though I had no idea what it was about) and it was only $2.00.

Before I read it my mom started reading it but quickly stopped because she did not enjoy it. But it was my novel and I wanted to read it. So I picked it up and was rather taken back of what was discussed on the first page. But I continued to read it and fell in love with the story. It is a beautiful story and loved it. And after I was done I told my mom to read it and she enjoyed it as well.

Now it is written in forms of letters. Celie is the main character and the whole novel are her letters to God and then her letters to her sister Nettie and later Nettie’s letters to Celie. At first I thought this wasn't going to flow like a regular novel but it did. Soon you forget it is written in letter form and the story flows.

I have yet to watch the film but I am still interested in watching it.

So I rate this novel two checkmarks.

Goodnight, Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

This is the last novel that I had to read for my children's lit. class so this will be my last time mentioning this.

I loved this novel!

It takes place during WWII in London. William Beech is evacuated from London to a small town and is taken care by Tom Oakley who is and elderly man and the town grouch.

Now usually for some reason I usually stay away from war novels (Why you ask. Well I just never really enjoyed them) This novel is so sweet and was quickly wrapped up into the story. The novel follows Williams’s time in the small town and shows how he adapts and grows but don't worry for those who are thinking this is just another sappy novel its not. There’s a twist and I won't reveal what it is because I'd rather you found out by reading this lovely novel and I despise spoilers.

So I of course rate this novel with two checkmarks and you should pick it up!

Bye!

14. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

The House on

Mango Street

how shall I explain this novel.

Well first off it is was also for my children's lit. course but although it is from a child’s point of view the subject matter is not exactly for children. Esperenza the main character & narrator lives on

Mango street

which is located in the slums. Esperenza dreams of the day where she can live in a big house.

The story is written in small vignettes and they each stand alone as a story. But each story doesn’t always reveal everything that happens so you’re left with the task of drawing your own conclusions.

I enjoyed how it was written even though it was frustrating at times trying to understand what exactly happened. So I rate this novel one checkmark and one x.

Till next time,
keep those books wide open (just be sure not to crack the spine)

13. Breaktime by Aiden Chambers

An interesting book.


But I didn't particularly enjoy it.

The novel follows around a teenage boy on a mission to lose his virginity. (is a very quick way to sum the novel up)

Although I did not enjoy this novel. I did find it interesting on how Chambers chose to narrate the novel. He uses drawings at times, excerpts from others books and other different things. The main character Ditto narrates but takes on a challenge by his friend and he is trying to defend literature. So Ditto writes what happens to him like it is a novel. Although the plotline itself did not attract me. The way you can explore the story and examine what he is saying between the lines and with the pictures is intriguing.

So I rate this novel one x and one checkmark.

Bye for now!  :)

12. The Conversations by Walter Murch & Michael Ondaatje

Now this is a non-fiction book and I had to read it for my English class. The entire book is a long interview between Michael Ondaatje (writer) who is interviewing Walter Murch (film editor). But these are not one line questions answered with a small paragraph. Like the title it’s a conversation. They equally contribute to the book and it’s more of a discussion between two friends. They discuss editing and the go into detail about different films Murch has worked on. They compare film editing to writing. And discuss whether editing is equally or more important than the director.

I was fascinated and intrigued throughout the entire book.

But I know that this wouldn't intrigue or fascinate everyone. If your a movie buff, or into editing, or even the interested in how a story is made in a film and how the editor puts all the clips together to form a movie. This is the book for you.

I truly enjoyed this book and it really put me into the mode to create something.

I rate this book two checkmarks.

Love,

That book fiend

11. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Oh how I wish I could write a witty post to somehow match the greatness that is Oscar Wilde (but I can't). So I must submit you to my review that will not give any justice to what is The Importance of Being Earnest.

So I'll just say it: IT'S WONDERFUL, AMAZING, AND YOU WILL LAUGH YOUR BUTT OFF!

Because that statement right there although not witty, or clever, it speaks the truth.

I love Oscar Wilde and whatever he writes and I'm glad that I randomly picked up a book with a couple of his short stories in a book sale and fell deep in love.
Okay not in love with him but him as a writer and his stories and words (okay I want to make it clear I don't have a thing for dead men)

Anyways... so if you were to read any of the books I mention on here I would say read this one or anything that Oscar Wilde writes.

So what are you waiting for go to your local bookstore and enter the world that is the wonderful Oscar Wilde.  (:

BYE,

& keep on keepin on (or whatever (I really need a phrase in order to end everyblog post..anyways))

Best Wishes :)
ps. (vlogbrother reference and if you don't know what I'm talking about go check them out)