HIATUS!

Hey everyone!

I just want to let you all know that I will be taking a small hiatus for the time being.  I recently found out that I need to go in for surgery, and so I'll be out of commission for a bit.  One week tops, maybe two weeks, depending on the situation.

I will be reading up a storm though, because like most hospital rooms that I have been in, they don't allow laptops, so I'll spend my days reading, and watching my best friends Shawn Spencer, and Burton Guster solve crimes via my Psych DVDs that I demand my dad to bring to me when he comes to visit.

Hope everyone has a wonderful March, and when I get back, expect tons of reviews, and maybe a giveaway or two!

Lots of love,
- Brittany :]

Feature & Follow Friday: Week #4

Feature & Follow is hosted each week by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.  It's a blog hop, where bloggers can expand their following, and get to know each other!

Question of the week: Take a picture or describe where you love to read the most.


I read mostly in my room, on my bed.  My room is pretty small, so I don't have any room for a nice overstuffed chair (which I would kill to have).

I'm one of those readers that like to have absolute quiet when I'm reading, otherwise I get distracted.  So I always close the door, and light a few candles (I can assure you that I am not writing any sort of sex scene right now), and I plug in my fairy lights, and just lay or sit on my bed and read.

My goal this summer is to redecorate my room, and one of my main things I want to do is turn my closet into a reading corner.  I plan on expanding upwards, as there is a smaller closet on top of my bigger closest, so I want to get that out, and add shelves so that I can put the books that are in piles on my floor up on those shelves, and than I was going to add a nice chair, and fairy lights to spruce up the area, and paint it a nice lavender colour.

So yeah, my current reading space is my bed, by dream reading space is my closet!

What is your current reading space?

- Brittany :]

Booking Through Thursday: Week 5

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly blogging meme, that asks a question a week, mostly related to books and/or reading.  This weeks question is:

'What do you look for when reading a book blog?  does the blogger have to read the same genre?  Do you like reviews?  Personal posts?  Memes?  Giveaways?  What attracts you to a book blog?'

When reading a book blog, I always look for people who put their own opinions in reviews.  There are some book blogs out there that, when doing reviews, simply write a small summary about the book.  I don't come to book blogs to just read about the book, I go to see what you have to say about the book itself.  I like that sort of rawness to a book blog, than feeling like the blogger is sucking up to the writer when they really don't put their own input into the review.

A book blog doesn't have to like the same genre as I do.  I love reading book blogs that have different genres because it will most likely make me go and pick up a book of that genre to read!  It's so nice to span your book genres.

So all in all, what attracts me to a book blog is someone who is honest with their reviews, and puts heart and soul into what they are writing.  They don't have to be great writers themselves, they don't have to have a snazzy layout, all that matters is that they love books just as much as I do!

Some of my favourite book blogs are:

♥ Alison Can Read

♥ Book Brats

♥ The Teen Bookwarm

♥ Books With Bite

So what do you look for when looking for a book blog?  What are some of your favourite book blog sites?

- Brittany

Waiting on Wednesday: Deadlocked: A Sookie Stackhouse novel

'Waiting on Wednesday' is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I picked:

Deadlocked: A Sookie Stackhouse novel by Charlaine Harris
Publication Date: May 1st, 2012
Publisher: Ace

Summary (unofficial summary):
'With Felipe De Castro, the Vampire King of Louisiana (and Arkansas and Nevada), in town, it's the worst possible time for a body to show up in Eric Northman's front yard - especially the body of a woman whose blood he just drank.


Now it's up to Sookie and Bill, the official Area Five investigator, to solve the murder.  Sookie thinks that, at least this time, the dead girl's fate has nothing to do with her.  But she is wrong.  She has an enemy, one far more devious than she would ever suspect, who's out to make Sookie's world come crashing down.' - via Risingshadow

Why I'm Excited:  These books are like crack to me.  Just like the TV show, I never thought I would like it, but I can't stop reading/watching them.  I'm super excited for the 12th book in this series!

Musing Mondays: Week 4

Musing Mondays is a weekly feature from Should Be Reading.  Each week, a question is asked, and we have the opportunity to answer it!  This weeks question is:

'What is the last book that you learned something from?  What book was it, and what did it teach you?'


Hmm, this is a hard question because the books I've been reading lately have been mostly fun books, that you really shouldn't learn from.  So I really have to think way back.

It would probably have to be 'Renegade: The Making of a President' by Richard Wolffe.  I read it last year during the summer, and I was completely enthralled.  I believe I read it in less than four days.  It was such an eye opening experience, to see how Barack Obama because President of the United States.  It was very in depth, especially with his home life, and his relationship with Michelle.

 The detail the book went into was very interesting, how he really didn't know if he could run for the Presidency, and how Michelle really didn't want him to run, because she feared that it would take a toll on their family/relationship.  There are also some really nice interviews and backstage details of his first year in the White House.

I think reading that, it made me learn more about Barack Obama himself, and not just President Barack Obama.  Such a nice book.

What about you?  Any books you've read in the past that you've learned from?

- Brittany :]

Booking Through Thursday: Week 4

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly blogging meme, that asks a question a week, mostly related to books an/or reading.  This weeks question is:

'Have you ever written fan-fiction?  If yes, why, and for which book(s)?  If no, would you like to and for which book(s)?  For that matter, do you ever READ fan-fiction?'

Back in the day (and when I mean "back in the day", I actually mean back in 7th grade which was 10 years ago), I used to write TONS of fan-fiction, but not for books.  I'm a huge TV nerd, so that majority of my fan-fiction was written about 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', and 'The X-Files'.  I went to a technology based middle school, where our desks had apple computers on them, so whenever we had free time, we were allowed to browse the internet, do anything we wanted (obviously porn was out of the question), so I would either read my book, create graphics and put together my 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' fan site, and or read/write fan-fiction.  

Was I good at it?  Hell no, and over the years I've read those stories, and literally judge myself for it's badness. Though I still think that one of the stories, that I never finished was pretty amazing, and if I still had the time and effort today, I could rewrite it and make turn it into a novella based off the characters of Buffy, but alas, I'm lazy and it still sits in a folder on my desktop waiting to be open.

10 years ago, fan-fiction wasn't as, I guess, mainstream, as it is today.  I'm not trying to be all elitist and say that I was one of the first people who did fan-fiction, because I'm not, but back in 2002, fan-fiction was one of those things that if you talked about it people would either not know what the heck you were talking about, or judge you for even saying the words "fan" and "fiction" in the same sentence.  I think the majority of fan-fiction was mostly populated for 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek', and those of us in the SCI-FI/Fantasy realm.  I knew people online who would spend days working on a fic.  It was honestly such a close knit circle, that you knew those authors, and they would welcome you into their arms with just as much excitement as you have.  Especially when you told them about your story.

While in the past 10 years, fan-fiction has gone off the charts in countless ways on the internet.  It's not so much for the SCI-FI/Fantasy geeks anymore, as it's for everyone.  People are writing fan-fiction about the latest episode of 'Jersey Shore' nowadays.  

So to answer your question, yes, I've written and read fan-fiction.  Mainly TV shows, but I've dabbled in the 'Harry Potter',  and 'Lord of the Rings' series.  Do I still read fan-fiction, and write it?  No.  I really don't have the time anymore, and frankly there are too many fan-fics out there to even know where to start.  

So do you still read/write fan-fic?  Sound off below!

- Brittany :]

Graphic Book Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 3 by Various Authors

Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Omnibus Volume 3 (graphic novel)
Author: Various.
Publisher: Dark House Books.
Publication Date: January 22nd, 2008
Genre: Horror, TV tie-in

Pages: 320 pages (softcover)
How I came upon this book: I bought this recently as I was actually downsizing my Buffy comics collection into the omnibus collections.

amazon.com  ♥  goodreads.com

Summary: 'The third volume of Dark Horse's Buffy Omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations - slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love.  Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast.' - Amazon summary

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to wish all of my followers a very Happy Valentine's day, or as I like to call it, "The day before all the candy goes on sale day"!

I'll be back tomorrow with some reviews, and some other neat stuff!  Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday, and or the beginning of your Wednesday!

- Brittany :]

In My Mailbox: Week 4

Hey everyone!  I am so sorry this is late, but to be honest, I totally forgot about posting this.  I was so busy today, that it had slipped my mind!

In My Mailbox is a weekly feature hosted by The Story Siren, where I talk about the books I received either from buying, ARCs, gifts, library, etc...

This week, I went to the library to pick up a book for my book club.  It's the only book I received this week sadly.  I hope to get my hands on a few more books this coming week though!

Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

I'm actually really excited to read this book!  I started it last night, and I'm 32 pages in, and so far it's been really enjoyable.  I've heard so much good things about this novel and it's author, that I'm really interested in getting to the meat and potatoes of this story!

What did you all receive this week for your IMM?

- Brittany :]

Feature & Follow Friday: Week #3

Feature & Follow is hosted each week by Parajunkee, and Alison Can Read.  It's a blog hop, where bloggers can expand their following, and get to know each other.

Question of the week: What would you prefer: reading your favourite book over and over again until you got sick of it, or reading 100s of mediocre books?  And why?


Reading my favourite book over and over again, because I would never get sick of it.  Case in point, one of my favourite books is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, and I usually end up reading it five times a year, possibly more.  I never g row tired of it, because it's a book that I thoroughly enjoy.

Why read tons of mediocre books that might make you pull your eyelids off, when you can simply enjoy your favourite book over and over again?

I hope everyone have a wonderful week, and I wish you all the very best weekend to come!

- Brittany :]

Booking Through Thursday: Week 3

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly book blogging meme, that asks a question a week, mostly related to books and/or reading.  This weeks question is:

'If you had to pick only 5 books to read ever again, what would they be and why?'

These types of questions leave me ripping my hair out, because I always come up with a list, and after posting it I think of another book that should go on there instead.  It's a never ending battle to be honest.  So after much thought, my five books would be:

1. Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

There is something magical about reading this the first time, and there is something even more magical about reading it again and again.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

This was the first "adult" book that I had ever read.  I was in 4th grade, and after seeing the movie with my dad at the local cinema that plays old movies, I wanted to read the book.  This book is so special to me on many reasons, not only because of the plot behind the book, and it's strong morals about being nice to people, and treating those the way you want to be treated, it was also my first jump into actual literature.  This was the book that lead me on the path of the written word.

3. My Boring-Ass Life by Kevin Smith

Because everyone needs a little humour in their lives, no matter how you feel.  Kevin Smith has a way of turning even the most dullest subject into hilarity, and full of heart.

4. On Writing by Stephen King

It's hard to actually sit down and pick a Stephen King book to put on this list.  Even at his worst, his stories still pull you in, and never let you go.  He's one of those writers that will tell you a story, and you won't ever forget it, even if you don't read the book again.  His memoir, is very telling, and it goes into detail about some of his most interesting stories.  Plus he gives you a few pointers along the way!

5. The Complete Collection of Tales & Poems by Edgar Allen Poe

Yeah, I know technically it's more then one tale, but I have a big giant binded book of all his stories/poems so it counts in my eyes.  The perfect evening for me, would be to curl up with a cup of Earl Grey, and read a tale from Mr. Poe himself.  I don't think I could live without his stories to be honest.

So that's my answers!  What are your five books?

- Brittany :]

Graphic Novel Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 2 by Various Authors

Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Omnibus Volume 2 (graphic novel)
Author: Various.
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: September 4th, 2007
Genre: Horror, TV Tie-in

Pages: 296 pages (softcover)
How I came upon this book: I've had it on my shelf for ages, and just now decided to actually sit down and read it.

amazon.com  ♥  goodreads.com

Summary: 'This second volume of our Buffy omnibus series collects many of the best Buffy comics to see print.  As we follow the newly-chosen slayer from Los Angeles to Sunnydale and through her parents' divorce - with Dawn in tow - the souled vampire Angel makes his first appearance and the not-so-souled Spike and Drusilla cleave a bloody path towards the West Coast.  This collection includes the critically acclaimed graphic novel 'Ring of Fire', and the miniseries 'A Stake to the Heart', and reflects the season one to season three timeline of the cult-hit TV series.  A fitting companion to Joss Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show.'  - Amazon summary

Waiting on Wednesday: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson

'Waiting on Wednesday' is a weekly event, hosted by  Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I went a little different.  Usually, I would pick a book that is up coming, but this week, I'm really looking forward to the paperback version of this book!

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
Publication Date: February 21st, 2012
Publisher: Vintage

Summary via Amazon:
SPOILERS FROM THE FIRST TWO NOVELS!!
'Lisbeth Salander - the heart of Larsson's two previous novels - lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital.  She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders.  With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence.  And, on her own, she will plot revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.


Once upon a time, she was a victim.  Now Salander is fighting back.'


Why I'm Excited: I'm a huge fan of the books, and the movies, and I'm more into paperbacks, so I've already got mine pre-ordered, and I'm eagerly anticipating re-reading it!

Musing Mondays: Week 3

Musing Mondays is a weekly feature from Should Be Reading.  Each week, a question is asked, and we have the opportunity to answer it!  This weeks question is:

'Did you do any reading in lieu of watching the football game, yesterday, or were you foregoing reading to watch the game?  If you read a book (or books) what did you choose?'


I'm not a huge American football person.  I mean, I'll root for my home team if they are in the Super Bowl, but really I'm not that much into it.  I also really didn't read much yesterday, as I was at work, and when I came home I popped in 'Live Free or Die Hard', and watched that before I passed out.

That was about it for my Sunday to be honest!

- Brittany :]

In My Mailbox: Week 3

In My Mailbox is a weekly feature hosted by The Story Siren, where I talk about the books I received either from buying, ARCs, gifts, library, etc...

Terribly sorry I've been M.I.A. this past week.  I've had some family issues, and on top of that I was a little under the weather.  So I really didn't get much reading done :\

Anyways, this past week, I bought a few books from the thrift shop!  I have to wonder if I should start worrying when they know me by name there.

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Bed of Roses: Book Two in the Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berndt  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

The Confession of Katherine Howard by Suzannah Dunn  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Pretty in Plaid by Jen Lancaster  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend/week!  What did you all get this past week?

- Brittany :]

Musing Mondays: Week 2

Musing Mondays is a weekly feature from Should Be Reading.  Each week, a question is asked, and we have the opportunity to answer it!  This weeks question is:

'How far along are you in your current read before you start thinking about what you'll read next?'


Usually within the first few chapters of the book that I'm currently reading.

I actually have a giant pile of books that I still need to read, and so I usually just grab from the top, and work my way down the pile.  There are times that I really don't think about what I'm going to read next because I'm so enthralled in the current book that I'm reading, and than there are times where I come to a point in the book that is slow, that I start to look around my book shelf/pile of books and decide if what I really want to read next.

When it comes down to it, it's all about the current book I'm reading and how it makes me feel.

In My Mailbox: Week 2

In My Mailbox is a weekly feature hosted by The Story Siren, where I talk about the books I received during the week either from buying, ARCs, gifts, library, etc...

This week, I received a few ARCs that I'm excited to start reading!  I also bought a few books, that I happened upon while I was out and about.

Advanced Reader Copy:

Zombie: A Novel by J.R. Angelella  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Bought:

The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

An Education: A Screenplay by Nick Hornby  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

I'm thrilled to have my first two ARCs!  I am going to breeze through them this week since I have a week off from work (not as exciting as one must think), and then I cannot wait to start reading The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr.  I'm a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, and I've heard really good things about this book.

Hope everyone had a great weekend, I can't believe tomorrow is almost Monday.

- Brittany :]

Book Review: Hollywood Noir by Jeff Mariotte

Title: Hollywood Noir (Angel Tie-in series)
Author: Jeff Mariotte
Publisher: Pocket Books, a division of Simon and Schuster Inc.
Publication Date: January 1st, 2001
Genre: TV Tie-in, Horror, Mystery

Pages: 292 (Softcover)
How I came upon this book: I've had it on my shelf since the day it came out.
amazon.com    goodreads.com

Summary: 'At a Hollywood construction site, a decayed corpse is the harbinger of a supernatural evil, while at Angel Investigations, Doyle's latest vision leads him to a puzzling address.  He, Angel, and Cordelia start tracking down the real McCoy: a cigarette girl named Betty McCoy.  But they're not the only ones to do so.  There's a new PI in town -- Mike Slade -- who dresses and acts as though entrenched in the era when lounge singers, swing dancing, and martinis first made the Hollywood night scene.  The golden age of the silver screen. Tinseltown.  


Still, Mike's agenda is thoroughly modern -- he has a long-standing bone to pick with local officials.  Now Angel and his team find that their research leads them directly to Slade, and some files that are strictly L.A. Confidential.  But what do a cigarette girl, a water commissioner, and a slew of disappearing demons have in common?' - Pocket Books summary

Feature & Follow Friday: Week #2

Feature & Follow is hosted each week by Parajunkee, and Alison Can Read.  It's a blog hop, where bloggers can expance their following, and get to know each other.

Question of the week: Which book genre do you avoid at all costs and why?


I find myself reading a lot of different genres, when I used to only read mystery, horror, and science fiction/fantasy.  I guess I should thank those couple of years of working at my local bookshop!

One genre though, that I really don't read at all is anything to go with Religious tones and/or Christian Fiction.  I tried to read a few books, and it made me feel uncomfortable.  So I really try to stay away from anything to do with religion.

Are there any genres you tend to stay away from?

- Brittany :]

Booking Through Thursday: Week 2

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly book blogging meme, that asks a question a week, mostly related to books and/or reading.  This weeks question is:

'What's more important: Good writing?  Or a good story?'

I think it depends.  There are certain books, that I just enjoy the story, no matter how bad the writing may be.  Those are the types of books that I call, "My Quick Reads".  Those are the books that take me only about a day or two to finish.  The books with the good writing, are those that I enjoy probably the most, with a nice cup of tea, the ones that make me think, and question the book itself.

I do love it when an author articulates a character or a plot with certain words though.  So I feel like the most important to me would have to be writing now that I think about it.  Though, like I said, I do enjoy quick reads once in a while!

Waiting on Wednesday: A Parliament of Spies: A Mystery by Cassandra Clark

'Waiting on Wednesday' is a weekly event, hosting by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I picked:
A Parliament of Spies: A Mystery by Cassandra Clark
Publication Date: January 31st, 2012
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Summary via Amazon:
'All the danger and intrigue of 14th-century England spring to life in this "compelling" (Publishers Weekly) series about the brace, incorruptible Abbess of Meaux.  


Abbess Hildegard may consider herself "just a nun with no useful skills or connections," yet her loyalty and intelligence have brought her to the attention of King Richard II himself - not the safest place to be, when the king has enemies on all sides.  As Hildegard wrestles with her role as a spy in the parliament that is hastily gathering at Westminster, Cassandra Clark shows us the human side of history, giving readers new reason to follow Publishers Weekly's rallying cry: "Medievalists rejoice!"'


Why I'm excited: There is just something about historical mystery novels that I love.  I'm a huge fan of Lauren Willig and her Scarlet Pimpernel series, and when I was search Amazon for new reads, I came upon this novel.  I was intrigued as soon as I read the words, '14th-century', 'England', and 'spy'.  I will not have to blink twice before I get this book.  I just hope it's as good as I think it will be!

Musing Mondays: Week One

Musing Mondays is a weekly feature from Should Be Reading.  Each week, a question is asked, and we have the opportunity to answer it!  This weeks question is:

'Why do you think the Young Adult genre is so popular with even adult readers?  Do you read YA books, yourself?'


I feel like one of the main reasons the Young Adult genre is so popular with even adults, is because it reminds us of when we were younger and reading.  It gives us that sense of youth that we wish we could have had, or that we wish we could have back.

Now, okay, so I'm twenty-three years old, so technically I'm a "young adult" still, but there is just something about some (not all) Young Adult books that make me feel like a kid again.  When I read the Harry Potter series, it beings back memories of sitting outside on a summer day reading that same exact book, or an other series.  It just brings back those memories, you know?

I still read Young Adult books from time to time.  I'm one of those people that get easily distracted by pretty/flashy things, and when you have a pretty/flashy book cover, you will automatically have a sale with me, and what better way to take away all my money, then to make every single Young Adult book have a pretty/flashy cover.  This is why my family and friends know never to take me to the book shop, in fear that I might leave with my credit card maxed out on books.

Also, I'm not ashamed to admit that I still read middle school novels (Nancy Drew, Fear Street, etc...), because who doesn't love a good story like those once in a while.

- Brittany :]

In My Mailbox: Week 1

In My Mailbox is a weekly feature hosted by The Story Siren, where I talk about the books I received during the week either from buying, ARCs, gifts, library, etc...

This is my first week doing this, and I'm just letting you all know.  I buy a lot of books.  It's sort of a bad habit of mine.  Usually, I spend most of my days off of work at the thrift shop, book store, or used book shops.  This past week, I went a little nuts with the buying.  All of the books I received via the thrift shop or Half Price Books.

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding  Amazon ♥  Goodreads

Best New Horror: Volume 21 by Various Authors, edited by Stephen Jones  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Doctor Who: The King's Dragon by Una McCormack  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Julie & Julia by Julie Powell  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

Matched by Ally Condie  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

The Devil's Rooming House by M. William Phelps  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella  Amazon  ♥  Goodreads

I'm really excited to read these, especially Matched by Ally Condie, and The Devil's Rooming House by M. William Phelps.  I'm a huge fan of serial killers (not that I would you know, date one or be pen pals with one, or you know, become one.  Just putting this out there because I can only believe some of you are side eyeing me, and slowly backing away from your computer to call the F.B.I.).  and I love books that are dystopian themed.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

- Brittany :]

Feature & Follow Friday: Week #1

Feature & Follow is hosted each week by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.  It's a blog hop, where bloggers can expand their following, and get to know each other.

Question of the week: What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get your hands any particular book?


I haven't really done anything crazy since the last Harry Potter book came out.  Actually, I believe that the Harry Potter series is the only set of books that I've actually spent HOURS waiting in line for, okay that's a lie, I've waited more then hours, more like a day.

Usually that day would start the night before, where I would make goodies, for the following day.  Then I would go to bed, wake up super early (sometimes not sleep at all), and head to my local book shop where I would hope I wasn't the only person willing to stay outside for a long amount of time for a book series.  I would then set down a blanket or a sleeping bag, cuddle up with a book (usually Harry Potter), and I would read, for hours.  Usually the book shop would have games going on closer to the time the book was to be released so I would participate in those, meet new people, and pass out the licorice wands and butter beer cupcakes I would make to others.  Oh yeah, did I mention I would dress up as well?

Have any of you done any crazy things for books?

- Brittany :]

Booking Through Thursday: Week #1

Booking Through Thursday is a weekly book blogging meme, that asks a question a week, mostly related to books and/or reading.  This weeks question is: 

'Do you skip ahead in a book?  Do you feel badly about it when you do?'

As much as I don't want to admit it, sometimes when I'm reading a book that is either boring, or I'm on a chapter that I find to be boring, I'll skip ahead to the next chapter, see how many pages that chapter is, and then usually read the last sentence of that chapter.  It's a habit I need to stop, because sometimes I end up reading something that I didn't want to read (spoilers will be the death of me, I swear).

It's only books that have caught me from the beginning, and continue to pull me in paragraph after paragraph that I don't look at other chapters/read ahead, because I'm so engrossed in the novel already.

Waiting on Wednesday: Zombie by J.R. Angelella

'Waiting on Wednesday' is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I picked:
Zombie by J.R. Angelella
Publication Date: June 5th, 2012
Publisher: Soho Press

Summary via Goodreads/Amazon: 
'Fourteen-year-old Jeremy Barker is obsessed with zombie movies.  He attends an all-boys Catholic High School where roving gangs in plaid make his days a living hell.  His mother is an absentee pillhead, his older brother a self-diagnosed sex-addict, and his father an ex-Marine realtor who disappears night after night without explanation.  Jeremy navigates it all with a code cobbled together from Night of the Living Dead, 28 Days Later, Planet Terror, Zombieland, and Dawn of the Dead: 


• Avoid Contact
• Keep Quiet
• Forget the Past
• Lock-and-load
• Fight to Survive


The code is put to the test when he discovers in his father's closet a bizarre homemade video of a man strapped to a bed, being prepped for some sort of surgical procedure.  As Jeremy - troubled but ever-optimistic -- attempts to trace the origin of the video, this remarkable debut moves from it's sharp, precocious beginnings to a climax of almost unthinkable violence, testing him to the core.'


Why I'm excited: I love zombies!  Anything and everything to do with the undead sparks my interest.  This brief summary, gives me enough information about the book to automatically hook me in.  I have a feeling this will be very Chuck Palahniuk/Bret Easton Ellis.  I cannot wait!

Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games Trilogy: Book #2)
Author: Suzanne Collins
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: September 1st, 2009
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction/Fantasy

Pages: 391 (Hardcover edition)
How I came upon this book: I bought it at a thrift shop
amazon.com  goodreads.com

Summary (SPOILERS FROM THE FIRST BOOK): highlight to read in case you haven't read the first novel in the series!

'By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen, and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the fans of an impending rebellion.' - Scholastic Press summary

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