DIY Bookish Mugs!

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Hey guys!

Today, I’m going to be showing you some design’s that you can make all by yourself, using only a few materials to create your very own bookish mug!

PLEASE READ: I am only using these mugs for decor and storage, so I did not use oil based sharpies or bake it in the oven. I will not be drinking out of this mug.

Materials:

  • Blank/White Mug
  • Sharpies (I used Black and Silver)
  • Pencil

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First, I purchased a white mug (I actually got 2) from my nearest Dollar store. They were $1.25 each.

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I then sketched out my designs with a pencil first. I used an HB pencil, but I’m sure others would work, too! Feel free to get inspiration Online.

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Finally, I outlined my mug’s, and here is how the first one turned out! For the front side, I drew an open book with a picture in the right corner! By the picture you can’t tell, but I used the silver sharpie for outlining the “words” (squiggly lines” and picture.

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On the back of the previous mug, I included my favourite bookish quotes! Here are the ones I used:

  • Books belong to their readers.
  • Everybody should believe in something, I believe I’ll read the next chapter.
  • You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy books, and that’s kind of the same thing!

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For my second mug, I wrote the word “Reading” all the way around it, and coloured the outer part of the handle in a thick silver sharpie, a well as the dots.

I hope you enjoyed my DIY Bookish Mugs! Many of you seem to love my diy’s, and if you do stay tuned to my Easter bookmark DIY! I worked really hard on these mugs, and it definitely payed off!

Anyone who will be celebrating Passover tonight, Happy Pesach (Passover)!

Also, I wanted to answer a VERY popular question I get asked almost every time I make a DIY and take pictures. This question is; “What camera do you use for your pictures?” Surprisingly, I actually just use my iPad Mini 2nd Generation! I like to “enhance” my photos and mix up a ton of pictures so that the quality looks gorgeous. I have the WordPress app for iPad downloaded, so I upload my pictures in a draft post, and then I can access them by clicking the “Add Media” section once I do a post with them!

I will see you guys tomorrow for a new post!

Good Night Book Lions!

April TBR!

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Hi everyone!

I can’t believe how fast March has gone by, it feels like just yesterday it was March 1! Today, I’m going to be sharing with you my April TBR! Now, my TBR is not quite set in stone, but these are the books I hope to read!

IMG_3034First, I hope to read Walking on Trampolines by Frances Whiting. I was gladly sent a review copy by Simon and Schuster Canada! I have actually had this book on my TBR for about 2 months, but I WILL be reading it, as I have planned out a review date for next week, so it MUST be read!

Next, I will indulge into this book, which is one of my most anticipated books of the year! I am so excited to start reading The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige (DMD #2). STORY TIME: I actually was planning on buying this the day that it came out, but the only book store that DID’NT have it was mine! What great luck I have…

I received this beautiful ARC last month from Penguin Canada and I’m so excited to dive into it! Like It Never Happened by Emily Adrian, sounds like a book that is right up my ally, so I’m pretty sure I’ll enjoy it! Also, once I finish this book, I will be officially finished all of my ARC’s, but by the time I have finished this, I probably will have another one…

I will then be reading To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han, so that I will be prepared for the final book in this duolgy next month when it releases! I may be getting an ARC for the next one, so we will see how that turns out! Also, the next book comes out the day before my Birthday!

Finally, I will be reading my Book Club/Goodread’s Groups’ BOTM, which I will be announcing tommorow! Join the group here: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/156785-reading-reading-reading-book-club

So, yeah! That’s it for April’s TBR. I feel like I will be getting a lot of reading done this month, and I hope that’s true!

See you guys tomorrow!

Good Night Book Lions!

Book Release Day: The Hunted by C.J. Hart

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THE HUNTED by C.J. Hart…. Is Here! RELEASE DAY!

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Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance

Series: The Abandoned Series

Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing

Just your average boy-meets-girl, boy-kills-people story.

The Native American Navajo tribe has stories of a monster so wicked, so blood-thirsty, that they are to be hunted down and slaughtered. But are they just legends? Or is something sinister lurking in the shadows? The Yee Naaldlooshi—skinwalkers—have the ability to transform themselves. And they can be anyone. Anything.

The Hunters—a group dedicated to tracking the creatures—are hot on their trail and they won’t stop until every last one is dead. But are they all as evil as foretold? Seb, alpha of the Taylor, Arizona reservation pack, begins to question the acts of their kind. But he’s broken a rule and must choose between killing the girl he loves or risking everything to save her. Cassie must fight for her survival. The pack is after her. And they’re no joke. Cass is about to find out how sadistic they can be.

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March Wrap-Up!

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Hi everyone and welcome back!

It has felt like I haven’t been posting for a week and a half, but I scheduled the 10 previous posts 10 days ago, so this is my first time “live” blogging in almost 2 weeks!

Anyways, this month was a good month for me. I only read for the first 2 weeks of March and yesterday, but then kind of took a reading break to really focus on school work!

This month, I read 5 books, which I am quite happy about!

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I started off the month by finishing Me Being Me Is Exactly As Insane As You Being You by Todd Hasak-Lowy! I don’t want to give my thoughts away, as my review will be up in a few days!

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Next, I read Hit by Delilah S. Dawson! Again, my review will be up soon, so I don’t want to give away any of my thoughts!

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Then, I read Sea Change by Diane Tullson, which I really liked and gave 4/5 stars! See my review here: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/03/27/sea-change-by-diane-tullson/

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I then read Hopes and Dreams by Steve Dougherty, for a project I’m doing Barack Obama on. I have gotten a lot of questions as to why I chose President Obama for my project when I am Canadian, but I thought that he would be an interesting choice. 

March 2014 Wrap Up: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/march-reads-and-april-t-b-r-s/

Overall, I had a good reading month and am currently 7 books ahead of my 50 book Goodreads reading goal!

Let me know how March was reading wise for you in the comments below!

Good Night Book Lions!

Quick Thought #13: Reading Music!

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Hey guys!

Today, I’m going to be discussing a very interesting topic in the bookish world, and that is listening to music while reading!

I do not like to focus on more then the task I need to do, so for me I don’t like to listen to music while reading. Although, I love to listen to my spotify 2015 march favourites playlist while writing out my blog posts, click this link to listen to it: https://play.spotify.com/user/alyssa_cohen/playlist/6swKEtVqNfaSg7TMdSIt8m/

I find it quite interesting when people listen to music while reading, studying, or doing school work. I could (and still cannot) never understand how in the world people could concentrate. I know at my school, you are a loud to listen to music but with only one ear phone in. This can result in me hearing what music they are playing, which can get very annoying.

My mom (HI MOM I KNOW YOU’RE READING THIS) goes on the subway to work, and she always complains that she can hear teens playing rap music on the subway (at 6:00 in the morning, may I add) and it just drive’s her crazy!

Now, it’s time where you guys kick in! I would love to hear your thoughts on reading and listening to music now that you know my opinion!

Good Night Book Lions and see you tomorrow!

Writing: The Blue Balloon

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Hi everyone!

I just wanted to make a short post/announcement.

I created a Wattpad account, and I have posted my first short story!

It is called The Blue Balloon!

Here is the synopsis:

The blue balloon has traveled near and far, who knows where it has gone. Follow average citizens as they pass along the great blue balloon.

If this sounds interesting to you, please click this link to read my short story: http://www.wattpad.com/myworks/33979553-the-blue-balloon

I will be making many more short story’s in the future, and post announcement’s for them as well.

I hope that you guys are excited to read my short stories and look forward to more!

Good Night Book Lions!

Alyssa’s Reviews – Sea Change by Diane Tullson

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Hi everyone!

Today, I’m going to be reviewing Sea Change by Diane Tullson.

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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Lucas and his father are not close. In fact they hardly see each other, which is just fine with Lucas. When he travels to the remote fishing lodge his father manages, Lucas is left once again, this time with a lodge worker, a girl named Sumi. She makes it pretty clear that Lucas is on his own. But she does take him fishing and seems to be warming up to him. Then, in a horrible sequence of misjudgments, Sumi is shot in the foot. With no radio and no phone, Lucas and Sumi are truly alone. Fog rolls over the islands and it’s up to Lucas to get Sumi to medical help, a day’s journey by boat up the inlet.

Review:

I really liked this book! I thought that it was short and sweet and just what I needed.

This book was fast paced and really enjoyed it! I liked the two main characters, but really didn’t like his father, I felt like he was very selfish and stuck-up.

The setting of this book is on a resort that Lucas’ dad owns, and it sounded pretty neat!

Overall:

I really enjoyed this book and gave it 4/5 stars.

I hope you guys enjoyed this short and sweet book review!

Good Night Book Lions!

Third Sentence Thursday {03/26}

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Hosted by: http://www.thatswhatsheread.com.au

(Take any book you are reading and flick to a random page. Share the third full sentence from that page with the blogosphere as a “taster” of the book! You can also share your thoughts about the sentence (does it affect the novel? did you like the language used? was it so short that it adds suspense?) It’s a fun, fast way to offer your readers a ‘snapshot’ of a particular book.)

“We thanked heaven that Chairman Mao had started this cultural revolution, and that the Central Committee of the Communist Party had uncovered the mess in our schools.” -Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang

I’m actually reading this for school, and I’m currently liking it! Hopefully I will finish it soon and will get a review up for you guys soon! Although, to some people it is a very controversial book. Personally, I’m liking it and enjoying it!

Previous Third Sentence Thursdays:

https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/08/07/third-sentence-thursday-078/

https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/third-sentence-thursday/

https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/third-sentance-thursday-0119/

Good Night Book Lions!

Coffee Book Tag

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Hey guys!

Today, I’m going to be answering questions to a fun and creative book tag!

Let’s get started!

1. Black: Name a series that’s tough to get into but has hardcore fans.
For me, this has to be The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare. Personally, I have only read the first book in this series, and don’t plan on finishing it any time soon. But, I know that people who have read a majority of the books in this series LOVE IT!

2. Peppermint mocha: Name a book that gets more popular during the winter or a festive time of year.
I’m going to have to say Let It Snow, which is a collection of short story’s that all take place during the holiday season. You can read my review for it by clicking on this link: https://readingreadingalldaylong.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/holiday-reading-let-it-snow-by-john-green-maureen-johnson-and-lauren-myracle/

3. Hot chocolate: What is your favorite children’s book?
My favourite Children’s book is a tied position, taken by: Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and Love You Forever by Robert Munsch!

4. Double shot of espresso: Name a book that kept you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Everday by David Levithan!

5. Starbucks: Name a book you see everywhere.
Basically any popular YA book that is being made into a Movie, here are a few examples:

  • Divergent by Veronica Roth
  • The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  • The Maze Runner by James Dashner

6. That hipster coffee shop: Give a book by an indie author a shoutout
You are most likley going to kill me, but I’ve never read a book by an indie author! OOPS!!!

7. Oops! I accidentally got decaf: Name a book you were expecting more from.
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Megan Spooner.

8. The perfect blend: Name a book or series that was both bitter and sweet but ultimately satisfying.
The Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth!

That’s it for the TAG!

I hope that you guys enjoyed it and I will see you all tomorrow!

Good Night Book Lions!