Month: February 2015

February Flurries: My Second Obsession!

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Hey guys,

Today I’m going to be talking about my second obsession (besides books, of course), which is everything DISNEY!!

Since I have a book blog, I thought I would recommend a few of my favourite Walt Disney World travel books!

I have only read the 2014 version of this book, but I’m sure that the 2015 version is the same with minor differences. This book is my FAVOURITE out of all of these, which is pretty obvious because it’s the first on my list.

Same as the last book, I’ve only read the 2014 version, but I’m sure that the 2015 version is the same with minor differences.

My dad actually owns, this book but from a few years ago. I would recommend this book to EVERYONE as it is HUGE with a lot of information included.

Those are all of my Walt Disney World travel book recommendations. I hope you guys enjoyed this post!

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Epic Reads Book Tag!

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Hey guys!

Today, I’m going to be sharing with you my answers to the Epic Reads Book Tag! This tag was created by the awesome girls over at the Epic Reads YouTube Channel!

Margot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdes8O-bHI0
Aubry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSuF8Xouzoc

Let’s get started!

1. If you could invite one author and one of their fictional characters to tea, who you invite and what you would you serve them?

I would invite John Green and Augustus Waters to tea. I think that both of those men have such a poetic talent, and are all strong male characters in our society (both real and fake). Augustus provides hope, while John Green is such a poetic/talented men. And let’s not forget, John Green writes stories about cute guys providing hope! Click the link to find my The Fault in Our Stars by John Green book review: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/the-fault-in-our-stars-by-john-green-book-review/.

2. What Book do you wish the author would write a prequel for?

I really am not a huge fan of prequels, but I can understand them only when they are needed. I really want a prequel to Anna and The French Kiss, relating to Ellie and St. Clair, and how they first met! I thought that would be really interesting, since I just finished that book YESTERDAY! Review to come!

3. Name two characters (NOT from the same book) do you think would make a good couple. 

Hmmm… Maybe, St. Clair from Anna and The French Kiss, and Hazel from The Fault in Our Stars. I feel like there relationship would be very humorous. Also, St. Clair would make Hazel feel better in times of sadness of grief.

4. If you ran into your favorite author on the subway and could say only one sentence to them who is it and what would it be?

We all know that is Chris Colfer.

I would probably ask him for his email, so we could correspond all night long. Or, I would probably ask him what the title for “The Land of Stories 4” is going to be.

5. What book made you a reader and why?

I can’t really answer this. Like I’ve said in most posts, I have been a big reader since I was a baby, and would always insist on a story read before bed. A book that got me into reading YA was probably Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys, which was my first YA book, or Divergent by Veronica Roth, because that was how I discovered Book Blogs/Booktube. Click the link to see my Divergent Movie Review: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/divergent-movie-review/!

6.  Incendio! Your bookshelf just caught on fire. What one you book would you save?

ALL of “The Land of Stories” books by Chris Colfer, because each of them have a funny story behind them, which I may do a post on!

7. Which dystopian world would you want to live in if you had to choose one? Why?

UMMM… If I had a choice, most likely none. If I had to choose, probably the Divergent World, because I feel like I would be Divergent, which means an alien (GET IT DAD!). I was thinking of The Hunger Games Trilogy, but who’s kidding who, I wouldn’t survive 1 minute of the games, let alone 5 minutes!

8. What is your most epic read of all time?

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer.

That was it for the questions!

Here’s who I TAG:

Cristian: https://thebookishgod.wordpress.com/

Nathalia: https://anoutsiderreview.wordpress.com/

S B Mazing: https://authorsbmazing.wordpress.com/

Want to be TAGGED in my next post? Find out how, here: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/book-tags/how-do-i-choose-who-i-tag/

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Sunday Showcase {02/15}

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Hey guys!

Today, I’m going to be doing a Sunday Showcase, which is a Sunday Meme where you share bookish things that happened throughout your week!

This week, I only had one “bookish” event through out the week!

I bought this book today at Indigo, while taking some pics for an upcoming blog post! Be on the lookout in the next few days for an “In My Bookstore”! It’s gonna be awesome! I’m so excited to start this book! Apparently, it’s like mix of The Fault In Our Stars and Eleanor and Park! I’ve read TFIOS, but not E&P, so maybe if I love this, I’ll get my hands on that! I’m reading Anna and The French Kiss for my first Week of Readathons 3 book! Next, I’ll probably read this but I wanted to finish Anna first! I’m gonna do a Week of Readathons Day 1 wrap up on here instead of Facebook this time because more of you read my stuff on here! See you later!

I finally bought “All The Bright Places” by Jennifer Niven!

Originally, I was not going to buy this book, but I decided to because the poster at Indigo was SO intriguing! I wish I took a picture of the post!

I actually did a BONUS post on my tumblr about the adventures of buying this book! Check it out here: http://readingreadingreadingalldaylong.tumblr.com/post/111016034382/i-bought-this-book-today-at-indigo-while-taking!

I hope you guys go and check out my tumblr page for exclusive posts and bonus content that associates with my blog!

See you guys tomorrow!
Good Night Book Lions!

Quick Update: Where to see my readathon updates.

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Hey guys,

I hope everyone is having fun on Valentine’s Day, or reading for the week of Readathons (like I’m doing)!
I just wanted to let you know that I will be posting daily updates on how I’m doing for WOR3 on my Tumblr: https://readingreadingreadingalldaylong.tumblr.com! I will also be posting fun things, like I do all the time!

So yeah, check on my Tumblr every night this week for daily updates!

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Week of Readathons #3: TBR!

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Hey guys!

Welcome back! Today, I’m going to be talking about the 3 “Week of Readathons” of the year! Basically, a Week of Readathons, is when more then 2 readathons are schedule for around the same time/week! I think that it’s easier to create one big TBR about them!

Previous Week of Readathons Posts:

Week of Readathons #1 (TBR): https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/01/03/the-week-of-readathons-bout-of-books-13-0-biannual-bibliothon-and-ayearathon-tbr/
Week of Readathons #1 (Wrap-Up): https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/the-week-of-readathons-wrap-up/
Week of Readathons #2 (TBR): https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/the-week-of-readathons-2-24-hour-rybsat-underhyped-books-tbr/
Week of Readathons #2 (Wrap-Up): https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-week-of-readathons-2-wrap-up/

This week there are 4 readathons going on, which all meet up on the same day! Here’s some information on them.

#TBRLove
February 14 – 20
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/…

#ProjectTBR
February 16-22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xE_C…

#ReadThatTrilogy
15-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NJLU…

Bookentine
February 14-21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YEVu9x-Ffs&feature=youtu.be

Now for the plan.

Around this time last month I had already read 4 books, and now I have only read 2. But, considering everything, that is alright. I have had SO MANY exams/tests/quizzes this week, while being sick.

So, I plan on reading A LOT of books.

I want to read approximately 5 books this week!

I want to start off with Anna and The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.

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Then I want to read Amy and Rogers Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, which I’ve had on my TBR since last May!

Next, I want to read Walking on Trampolines, which I received from the lovely girls at Simon and Schuster Canada!

Finally, I want to read The Geography of You and Me.

And, if I get through ALL of that (which I doubt…), I will read This is What Happy Looks Like!

And that, is what I plan on reading for the Week of Readathons #3! Are you participating in any of these readathons? Let me know in the comments below!

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Book Recommendations for Valentines Day

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Hi everyone,

Today I’m going to be recommending a few books for Valentines Day! Now, these won’t be explicit books, just more romantic books. I have not read all of these, but I hope to soon. I’m choosing them because a lot of people like them.

Let’s get started!

  1. Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler\
  2. Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
  3. The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
  4. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
  5. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.
  6. This Lullaby
  7. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
  8. Why We Broke Up by Maira Kalman

I hope you guys liked these recommendations! Let me know which ones I should review for you guys!

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Quick Thought #7: How to LOVE Reading!

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Hey guys!

A lot of my friends (who aren’t into reading) always ask me “Alyssa, how do you even LIKE to read? I HATE READING!!!!”

First off all, NO ONE can HATE reading, its (quite frankly) impossible! Reading is everywhere and anything that has words. In fact, you’re READING THIS right now! People may hate reading novels/books and that’s normal!

Many people say “Reading is just not my thing!” But, I say NO to that! Here are some steps on how to LOVE reading!

  • Experiment with different genres!

Many people are not reading things that they enjoy! In January, I experimented with some Non-Fiction books, and I’m definitely going to go back to that genre of reading! Just like many people say, you don’t know until you try!

  • Get Book Recommendations from People who are similar to YOU!

If you know me in real life, you know that I don’t like being compared (unless it’s to my dad :)) and that I think that everyone is there self! But, on this note, I will make some exceptions! People who are similar to you on likes or dislikes, may have read books that you may like! Don’t be afraid to ask!

  • Surround yourself with people who LOVE books!

I believe in the quote that states:

and I REALLY believe that this is true! If you surround yourself with people who love books, then you will LOVE them to!

  • Go on Social Media, YouTube, or Book Blogs!

Similar to my last point, if you go on any social media outlet, there are always people who talk about books! You are sure to find one that your interested in!

  • Pick HYPED UP Books!

There are always “hyped up” books, and most of the hype is there for a good reason! People love certain books because they are worth reading! Go ahead, and picked up a more hyped up book!

Those are all of my tips on how to LOVE reading! While writing this post, it made me think of really fun post ideas for the future, so get EXCITED!

Good Night Book Lions!

February Flurries: Science Has Great News for People Who Read Actual Books!

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Hi everyone!

Today I’m going to be doing something a little bit different! I’m going to be reviewing a news article! This was originally a school article summary and reccomendation, but I felt like this article was a very interesting thing to post here as well!

Original Article: http://mic.com/articles/99408/science-has-great-news-for-people-who-read-actual-books

Summary (written in own words):

The news article “Science Has Great News for People Who Read Actual Books” written by Rachel Grate is an article that has astounding news for people who read on different formats. According to science, people who read physical books (printed on pages) have better reading comprehension. “Reading long, literary sentences sans links and distractions is actually a serious skill that you lose if you don’t use it. Before the Internet, the brain read in a linear fashion, taking advantage of sensory details to remember where key information was in the book by layout. ” says Scientists. A study was taken a few years ago, that asked adults to read a crime/mystery book on a kindle, vs. people who were asked to read a print copy. The researchers found that the people who  read on the kindle had a tendency to forget the order of the book, rather then the people who read it in print. The people who read it in print remembered all of the events that had taken place. What a miraculous discovery!

Review:

This article was SUPER interesting! As a book lover, who reads both e-book and physical book format, I found this article interesting. I never associate books with science until today. As well, I never really read articles about books, so this was a change for me! I recommend this article  to ANYONE, parents or children. This article made me realize that e-readers aren’t amazing for you, although through out some of it I disagreed. I am not a HUGE e-book reader, besides reviewing e-books for publishers or authors. Personally, I think that if I were to read the e-book in e-book version and in print, I would remember the same thing. Other then that, I enjoyed the article very much!

I hope that you guys enjoyed this little article review! See you tomorrow!

Good Night Book Lions!