5 Ways to Discover New Books

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Today I have a post about discovering new books, and five ways to discover new books. There are many ways to discover new books, but today I am going to share with you the 5 main ways I find near books
1- Through goodreads,
 this is a website:
I use goodreads to see what my friends and people are reading and what they think of the book, and so on. Also I use goodreads to see what other books are similar to what I've already read and love. I also use this to track the books that I want to read and the books I have already read and you can track the page number on there and give a little update (which comes in useful when I'm writing a book review).
2-Blogs and Youtube;
I like seeing what my favourite booktubers and blogger are reading, and what they have enjoyed and seeing if I would like it too. I tend to read a couple of reviews before buying and reading a book. By looking through book blogs and seeing what people read and enjoyed.
3- Taking to people;
By simply talking to people about what they are reading, what books they've be liking and such. I do this a lot, and I've gotten into a lot of really good Authors and book series this way.
4- Libraries and Bookstore;
 I've spent hours and hours, in bookstores and libraries go through the different sections, looking at the covers and reading the back of the book, and just finding little gems.
5-Online book lists;
Websites/newspapers that have lists of the top 100 or 50 books. I look at the guardian best book lists, a lot as they help me to discover new books and authors.


My Book Buying and Reading Habits

Hello and good day,

Today I will be answering some questions about books and my habits surrounding books. Whether in the real world or the online world. So I've come up with some questions and I'm going to answer them.

So on to the questions;

WHAT

What genre do you tend to read?

I primarily read young adult books. I also read fantasy books and adventure books

What type of books do you buy (Hardcover, e-books etc)?

I  tend to buy paperback books as they are cheaper then hardcover and in the UK hardcover books are really hard to get hold of unless you order them online. Also I buy e-books, as I have the kindle reading app on my tablet, phone and laptop. 

WHEN

When do you read? How much time do you spend reading? 

I tend to read on my journeys to and from college and work (if I am working at the time), I also read for around half an hour upwards before bedtime. 

When do you buy books?

Ebook- I buy one e-book at least a week. Actual books- I tend to buy once a month or every two month but I don't buy loads just a couple. Around Christmas and my birthday I buy more and stock up. I visit the library regularly so I borrow books a lot. 

As I am a student I have very little money so borrowing books is the best option for me momentarily. 

WHERE

Where do you read?

I read pretty much everywhere, on public transport,on the sofa, in bed, and anywhere I can sit down.

Where do you buy books?

I buy my books from a range of places. Online I buy from Amazon and the book depository. I very rarely buy form WHSmith and Waterstone as they are a lot more expensive. I'm more likely to buy books from the Works (a cheap UK bookstore) or from ASDA, as my ASDA has a decent selection of books which tend to be a super good price (they have a 3 for £10 deal sometimes)  

WHY

Why do you read? 

I read because I love the escapism, 'meeting' new people (the different character), 'seeing' new places (all the new strange worlds) and I love using my imagination and creativity.

Why do you buy books?

I love the look of books on my shelf (or stack around my room), all the colours and beautiful covers. I love to be able to keep them forever and be able to go back and read them, look at them. And eventually show them to my children and let them read them.

WHO

Who do you read around? 

I read around anyone, but I also like to read on my own, so I can escape into the book without interruption.

Who buys you books? Who do you buy books for?

My parents by books for me and at Christmas most people by me books. I buy books for my friend who read for there birthdays and Christmas.

DO and ARE and others;

Do any of your close friends read? 

Yes, a few of my friends read, so I'm always recommending them new books that I love, mostly so I have someone to fangirl with!

Are you quick or slow reader? How many books do you read a week?

I'm quite a fast reader but I never have loads of spare reading time (as I'm a law student). I tend to read  2 books a week  (sometimes I read more, sometimes less).

Are you doing the goodreads challenge? if so how many books? 

Yes I am and I'm aiming to read 50 books 

My goodreads

That's them all, have any book questions, ask in the comments!

Book Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Hello and good day,
Today I am reviewing the first book in the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth.

Synopsis:
In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue--Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is--she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.


During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are--and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

Genre:  Young Adult Dystopia

Review:
I could not put this book down and I read it in one sitting!!

Tris was an amazing protangist. She was unique in this world where everything is pretty much set in stone. I enjoyed her growth as a character and how she got more 'braver' as time went on and how she learn how to fight better. How she started of at the bottoms of the rank and creeped her way to the top.
I like the world that was built but it would have been nicer to have more history and background. Also we only really found out about three of the fractions, it would be better to find out more about the other fraction and how they work as a whole.
The writing is so fast paced and action filled I didn't even have time to think about those things until I was done reading. The story moves very quickly, and for the most part keeps the reader engaged. For most of the story we are following Tris on her initiation into the Dauntless faction. She came from Abnegation which is a faction devoted to being selfless, and they run the government as well. Obviously life is different for her now and she needs to prove she's brave. Throw in an adorable guy who likes her despite the fact that she's supposedly not pretty and has the body of a twelve year old and here is the romance. It's cute how he doesn't care that she's not beautiful.Four. I love how the writer built the theme of fear conquring around him.

I honestly cannot wait to read the next book, insurgent.

Rating:
5/5

UK vs US Book Covers #1

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Today I have a book discussion for you! It is on UK and US book covers and how they are different and I am going to talk about the one I prefer. I may also talk about other countries covers too.

Sometimes they only look slightly different and sometimes it's a whole other cover. Sometimes I prefer the UK cover and some times another cover.

The Divergent Trilogy:

UK Covers:

US Covers:

My Opinion:

Personally I prefer the US covers, they are more eye-catching, and depicts the story better and the colours look nicer together. Also I think they match better together.

The Harry Potter Series.

The Harry Potter Series has a range of different covers in different countries. So am I going to just talk about the first edition US and UK covers.

 UK Cover-

US Cover-

My Opinion:
I like both sets of covers, so my opinion on these are quite broad. I really like the UK spines of the books, and I think they look fun and bright on the book shelf. They also both depict the story well, which is most important in my opinion. I like the US covers depict the darker aspects of the book, where the UK covers depict the fun and adventurous side of the books. I really like the contrast of the two.
The Diviners:
UK Cover-

US Cover:

My Opinion:
Personally I like the colours of them both. I think the US one looks a bit more mysterious which I like.They are both also similar with the eye and the sky line and the font. I like them both but I like the US one a bit more.

My Camping TBR

Hello and good day,

Today I am going to be sharing with you the books I am going to be taking on my camping, this Saturday I go away for a week, and I plan on taking three books. 

The books:

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak 

A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold by George R.R. Martin

Thirteen by Tom Hoyle 

Un-read Books I Own

Hello and good day, 

Today I am going to be sharing with you the books I own that I haven't been read yet! I'm kind of on a book buying ban until I have read all them, I can only buy a book once I have finished five on this list (the exception being gift). I have 18 unread books, which compared to some people is none but I don't like having to many un-read books. 

The Books

(Goodreads shelf, always updated)

Starcrossed (Starcrossed #1) by , Josephine Angelini

The Reckoning (Darkest Power #3) by Kelley Armstrong

Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) by Kendare Blake 

Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1) by Gail Carriger 

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Thirteen by Tom Hoyle

The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa 

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium #1) by Stieg Larsson

A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire #3, Part 2) by George R.R.Martin 

The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson, #3) and The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) by Rick Riordan

Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth 

The Fury and Dark Reunion (The Vampire Diaries, #3-4) by L.J.Smith

Natural Born Angel (Immortal City #2) by Scott Spear 

Specials (Uglies, #3) by Scott Westerfeld

Rebel Heart (Dust Lands, #2) by Moira Young

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak 

Review: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Hello, and good day,

Today I am going to be reveiwing the first book the Mortal Instruments series: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

Synopsis:

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder—much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing—not even a smear of blood—to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It’s also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace’s world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . 

Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy.

Review:

This is the first book in The Mortal Instruments series (by Cassandra Clare). The first thing I want to say about this book, is that I wish I picked it up way earlier than I did. I had this on my kindle for ages with out reading, and then one day I was browsing around the works (a cheap UK book store) and saw this book for £2.99 so I picked it up, brought it, and then read it. And wow it was amazing. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.So now on to the book review it's self...

I was addicted to this book, and I couldn't put it down. Allot of people say that this is the slowest book in the series, but I found it very fast-paced and action packed. With a allot of twists.

Events in Clary’s life just get stranger when her mother disappears without warning and monsters start to infest her home.  Suddenly Clary is seeing odd and unusual things everywhere as demons, vampires, werewolves, faeries and warlocks start to be apparent all over New York City.

Luckily Clary’s path seems destined to cross with that of Jace, the good looking teenage boy that Clary first saw in the nightclub (murdering the blue haired boy) and he introduces her to the hidden world of the Shadowhunters.  A world where werewolves roam the streets of Chinatown, faeries live in Central Park, and vampires ride demonically powered motorbikes…

The Shadowhunters are Nephilim.  Traditionally Nephilim are the children of angels who have bred with mortal humans but in City of Bones the Nephilim were created when the Angel Raziel mixed his blood with human blood in the Mortal Cup.  The Shadowhunters exist to fight demons and are trained from birth for this purpose, the Mortal Cup can be used to create more Nephilim - making it a dangerous weapon in the wrong hands.

 There is a lot happening in City of Bones. Featuring a full cast of characters, twists jump out with every turn of the page as Clary moves through the discovery of herself and the truth that is locked in her memories. Clary’s best friend Simon is one of the more human and believable characters in this novel; his awkwardness is easily recognized from any boy you went to high school with, making him even more lovable.

The Shadowhunters and their world is fantastic. Clear and all too believable, next time I go to a club I know I will be searching the dark corners for the things that go bump in the night. I might even find them.

Rating: 5/5 Stars 

July 2014 Wrap Up

Hello and good day,

Today I will be sharing with you all of the books I read in July, I don't own physical copy's of some of them as I either borrowed them from the Library or I read the ebook on my kindle.

The Books 

(In the Order I read them) 

The Dead Girls Dance by Rachel Cain:

Review

Rating: 4/5 

The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan 

Rating: 3.5/5

Midnight Alley by Rachel Cain

Review

Rating 4/5

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Rating: 5/5

A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow by George R.R. Martin 

Rating: 5/5

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Rating 3/5

Black Butler by Yana, Toboso 

Rating: 4.5/5

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 

(Favourite contemporary book so far this year)

Rating: 5/5 

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Rating: 3.5/5

Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine

4/5

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

5/5 

(Favourite paranormal romance so far in my life)

I read 11 books in July which I was very happy about!!

Trees of Reverie Wrap up

Hello and good day,

Today I am going to do my Treesofreverie wrap up. I am going to share with all the books I read, the amount of pages and challenges and reading prompts I completed. 

Thoughts:

I was really busy during this readathon, with work and studying (as I am training to become a lawyer). Also I got really ill towards the end. However I still and I reached my goal of at least 5 books and 2,000.

Books I Reads:

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3) by Rachel Caine :

384 pages

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare:

485 pages

A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire #3 part 1/2) by George R.R. Martin:

623 Pages

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen:

453 Pages

Black Butler Vol 1 by Yana Toboso:

192 Pages

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell:

459 Pages

Persepolis: The Story of a childhood by Marjane Satrapi:

153 Pages

Feast of Fools (Morganville Vampire #4) by Rachel Caine:

367 Pages

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout:

335 Pages

 Book Started

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rich Riordan:

107 Pages read

Books Read: 9

Pages Read: 3,558

Reading Challenges and Prompts completed

Read a popular or well-known book -  City Of Bones

Read a book you’ve heard a lot of good things about -  City Of Bones

Read a book from your Goodreads to-read shelf- Midnight Alley

Re-read one of your favourite books -  City Of Bones

Read a book you’ve been meaning to read - A Storm of Swords 

Read a book you’ve been avoiding  - A Storm of Swords 

Read a book you’ve had lying around unfinished- Midnight Alley

Read outside

Read out loud (read a minimum of one full page!)

Finish a book in a series you’ve not yet completed- Midnight Alley

Read a book in the Fantasy genre -  - A Storm of Swords 

Start a TBR Jar/box/etc.

Start a reading journal

Read a book from thebookishdragon's Book Lovers List -  City Of Bones#

Read a graphic novel or manga- Black Butler Vol 1

Read a book in one day- Black Butler Vol 1

Read something recommended to you by a friend- Fangirl

Read one of your best friend’s favourite books- Fangirl

Pick up a book that looks like a fun/light read -The Moon and More

Go to the library and borrow out the first book that looks good -The Moon and More

Read a book in the Contemporary genre-The Moon and More

So all in all, I think I did okay. How did you do? 

Harry Potter Facts

Hello and good day, 

Today I am going to be sharing with you some harry potter facts. Some of the facts are from the books and some are about what the films missed.

Quick Harry Potter Facts;

1- Fred and George Weasley were born on April Fools' day.

2- Ginny Weasley's first name is Ginevra, and she is the first female Weasley born for "several generations," says JKR.

3- Dragons can't be domesticated, no matter what Hagrid thinks.

4- The Hogwarts teachers do not stay at Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays. However, Filch, Hagrid, and Dumbledore do.

What The Film Got Wrong;

 1- James Potter was a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team (although the movie claimed he was a Seeker).

2- In the end of Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone Harry, Ron and Hermione faced a series of challenges in order to save the stone but in the film Hermione's film challenge got cut.

3-In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry receives “The Marauder’s Map,” which magically reveals the location of any individual at Hogwarts in real-time. But who the heck were “The Marauders?” It’s a good question, and one that the movies never answer. In the books we learn that The Marauders were a group of troublemakers consisting of Harry’s father and Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin, who created the map so they could sneak around Hogwarts and accompany Lupin on nights when he turned into a werewolf. This, along with most other elements of James Potter’s backstory, is completely omitted from the film franchise.

 Okay there's some Harry Potter facts!

Review: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Hello and Good day,

Today I am going to be reviewing a standalone novel: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson .

Synopsis

. Cassie and Lia are best friends, and united in their quest to be thin. But when Cassie is found dead in a motel room, Lia must question whether she continues to lose weight, or choose life instead.

Genre: Young adult, contemporary, Mental health (anorexia).

Review

Anderson's portrayal of anorexia was spot on and really accurate, she really captured the truths and hiding expects of the disease really well. I also like how she portrayed Lia's emotions and feelings. However I did find the book trigger (as someone who suffers with EDNOS it affected me in ways I wasn't expecting) therefore I warn people to read this book with caution (and please remember if the book is triggering it's okay to put it down just as it's okay to go ask for help). 

I've heard mixed thoughts on the writing style, so people found it repetitive and 'long drawn', however I found it helped portray the true version of anorexia. Also I find the repetition shows of damaged Lia is and how she is constantly reminding herself of the self-destructing behaviour which is how a lot of people with metal illness think.  

Even though I found the book triggering, it was still a good read. I believe it may help people to understand how people with eating disorders and to some extent mental illnesses think and why they think this way, and how these thoughts lead to behaviours which a lot of people don't understand. 

Overall I give this book

4/5 stars

Top 10: Manga

Hello and Good Afternoon,

Today I will be sharing with you all, my ten favourite manga's to date. I'm sure as I continue to read manga's this will change but for now here are my current favourites,

The manga's

(In no particular order)

1- Death Note
Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.

Genre: Detective fiction, Psychological thriller, Supernatural
Synopsis: It centers on Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook, the titular "Death Note". This notebook grants its user the ability to kill anyone whose name and face they know. The series centers around Light's subsequent attempts to create and rule a world "cleansed of evil" as "God" using the notebook, and the efforts of a detective known as L to stop him.
Volumes: 12

2-Naruto 
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis: It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all
Volumes: 69 (to date)

3- Bleach
 Written and illustrated by Tite Kubo

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper  —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife.

Volumes: 63 (to date)

4- Black Butler (Kuroshitshui)
Written and illustrated by Yana Toboso

Genre: Historical, Black comedy, Dark fantasy
Synopsis: The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the thirteen-year-old head of the Phantomhive noble family and the business-savvy owner of the Funtom company, a toy manufacturer. Ciel has formed a contract with Sebastian Michaelis, a demon who has taken on the guise of Ciel's butler. In return, when Sebastian has helped Ciel finish all of his tasks, including avenging his parents' deaths, Sebastian will be allowed to consume Ciel's soul.
Volumes: 18 (to date)

5- High School of the Dead 
Written by Daisuke Satō and illustrated by Shōji Satō.

Genre: Horror, Harem
Synopsis: The story follows a group of high school students caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
Volumes: 7

6- Vampire Knight 
Written by Matsuri Hino

Genre: School story, Romance, Supernatural, Action, Tragedy, Shounen-ai
Synopsis: Yuki's earliest memory is of a stormy night in winter, where she was attacked by a vampire... And then rescued by another, Kaname. Now 10 years later, Yuki Cross, the adopted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy, Kaien Cross, has grown up and become a guardian of the vampire race, protecting her childhood crush, Kaname, from discovery as he leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. But also at her side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend whose hatred for the creatures that destroyed everything he held dear leaves him determined never to trust them. This coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways, or is there a darker truth behind their actions?
Volumes: 19

7- Absolute Boyfriend 
by Yuu Watase

Genre: Romantic comedy, Exotic boyfriend, Science fiction, Tragedy
Synopsis: Riiko Izawa has never had a boyfriend and she has been rejected by every boy she has ever had a crush on. When she returns a lost cell phone to an oddly dressed salesman, she mentions wanting a boyfriend. To thank her, he directs her to his company's website, Kronos Heaven. When she visits the site, Riiko finds it's a site to create your perfect lover. Thinking it's a game, she customizes and accidentally orders one. The next day, her new lover arrives. Following the instruction manual, she kisses him to wake him up which configures him to be in love with only her. She names him "Night." Three days later, she is shocked to learn that she only had him for a free trial for 72 hours. The salesman, Gaku Namikiri, tells her that she must now pay ¥100,000,000 for Night, however, they will waive the fee if she helps them to collect data about how women think and feel to help perfect future models.
Volumes: 6
8- Pokemon 

There are various manga's based on the anime and games

9- Sailor Moon 
 Written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi.

Genre: Magical girl
Synopsis: The series begins with a 14-year-old middle school student named Usagi Tsukino befriending Luna, a talking cat who reveals Usagi's identity as Sailor Moon, a magical "pretty soldier in a sailor suit" destined to save Earth from the forces of evil. Luna accompanies Usagi to assemble a team of fellow Sailor Soldiers, find their princess and the "Legendary Silver Crystal".
Volumes: 26

10-The Wallflower
Written by Tomoko Hayakawa.

Genre: Drama, Romantic comedy

Synopsis: The Wallflower is about a girl named Sunako who was called ugly by the first and only person to whom she confessed her love. This incident sparks a life change, and as a result Sunako shuns all forms of beauty, both in herself as well as in life. Concerned by her change for the worst, Sunako's aunt, the owner of a huge mansion where four very handsome high school students live (for free), demands the boys to transform her niece into the "perfect lady," and in return they will be able to continue living there for free. They are given a deadline and if they are unable to uphold their deal then they would have to either pay a lump sum of cash or vacate the premises.

Volumes: 25

So they are my top 10 manga's, what are yours? 

Let me know in the comments. 

TREESOFREVERIE READATHON Update #2 Days 5-10

Hello and Good Afternoon

Today I am going to be sharing with you the amount of books and pages I have read in days 5 to 10 of the TreesOfReverie readathon! you can find the host posts here, and you can find all my daily updates here!

Books I've Completed: 3

A Storm Of Swords by George R.R Martin

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Black Butler vol 1 (Manga)

Books Started

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - 50 Pages

Pages read: 1,348

Total Pages Read: 2,534

Total Books Completed: 6

Challenges and Prompts completed so far:  

1. Read outside
2. Read out loud (read a minimum of one full page!)
3. Start a reading journal
4. Read a popular or well-known book
5. Read a book you’ve heard a lot of good things about
6. Re-read one of your favourite books
7. Read a book from thebookishdragon's Book Lovers List
8. Read a book from your Goodreads to-read shelf- Midnight Alley 
9. Read a book you’ve had lying around unfinished- Midnight Alley 
10. Finish a book in a series you’ve not yet completed- Midnight Alley
11. Read something recommended to you by a friend - Fangirl
12. Read one of your best friend’s favourite books
13. Read a book about books (kinda counts I guess)
14. Read a graphic novel or manga- Black Butler
15. Read a book in one day- Black Butler
16. Pick up a book that looks like a fun/light read- The Moon and More
17. Go to the library and borrow out the first book that looks good- The Moon and More
18. Read a book in the Contemporary genre- The Moon and More
19. Read a book you’ve been meaning to read- A Storm Of Swords
20. Read a book you’ve been avoiding- A Storm of Swords
21. Read a book in the Fantasy genre- A Storm of Swords

Books completed in total:

Midnight Alley By Rachel Caine

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

A Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Black Butler Vol 1 (Manga) 

Books Started: 

Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn - 50 pages

P.S: Sorry it's up late, I've got concussion, want to know how it happened check this out!

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3): Book Review

Hello, and good morning,

Today I am reviewing the third book in the Morganville vampire series: Midnight Alley

Synopsis

When Claire Danvers learned that her college town was run by vampires, she did what any intelligent, self-preserving freshman would do: She applied for a transfer and stocked up on garlic. The transfer is no longer an option, but that garlic may come in handy.

Genre: Young adult, paranormal (Vampire)

Review:

This series gets more eventful, intense and action packed with every new book! That being said I still find the books a quick and easy read. 

The introduction of Myrnin an old and very wise vampire, who is looking for the cure and needs Claire help in the research.  However, Myrnin is getting very ill mentally which makes the plot more intense and gripping. Also with Myrnin comes more knowledge of Morganville and the people inside.

Overall: 4/5 stars

Book that follows:

The Dead Girls Dance (Morganville Vampire #2): Book Review

Hello and good morning,

Today I shall be reviewing the second book in the morganville vampire series: The Dead Girls Dance

Synopsis

Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favours beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls' Dance, hell is really going to break loose.

Genre: Young Adult, paranormal (Vampires)

Review

MAY SPOIL THE FIRST BOOK!
I feel that this book is even more intense and emotional than thee first book, it is even slighter more darker and more action packed. The book starts of just where the previous book (review here) finishes. The beginning allows the reader to feel satisfied that the cliffhanger is being resolved but makes the reader want more.
More secrets are share but even more secrets are left secret, which are left unsolved which makes the book gripping and keeps me turning the pages. We meet new characters a main one being Shane's dad who bring with him the information of Shane's pasts.

The Book That Follows

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3)

Glass House (Morganville Vampires #1): Book Review

Hello and Good Morning,

Today I am reviewing the first book in the Morganville Vampire series; Glass House.

Synopsis

College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation. When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new room mates don't show many signs of life, but they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood. Will she be able to face the town's terror or will she drown like everyone else?

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal (Vampires)

Review:

Even though this book is about vampires I find it quite a light read, with the flowing writing, witty humour and fun characters. The writing style is easy to follow, and keeps you turning the pages which makes it an easy and quick read. This twist and turns, and a range of suspense, it has a good mix of witty humour and action which keeps it engaging.

That being said the vampires are quite the cliché as in can't go out in the light however also unique in the way they aren't seen as sexy/hot rather manipulative and suave, which I believe it made it easier to read and follow. The other characters however are the complete opposite, Claire is witty and seems to always find trouble, Eve is hardcore and kick ass, Shane is overprotective and cool, and Michael is mysterious!

Rating: 4.5/5 

It's a really good vampire book however not quite as a good as my favourite vamp book The Immortal Rules. That being said they are very different, and I love to pick up the morganville vampire books for a quick yet entertaining and action packed book. 

The Book that Follows:

The Dead Girls Dance (MorganVille Vampire #2)

Trees Of Reverie Readathon: Update #1 Day 1-5

Hello and Good Morning,

Today I am going to be sharing with you the amount of books and pages I have read in the first five days of the TreesOfReverie readathon! you can find the host posts here, and you can find all my daily updates here!

Even though I am doing more reading than normal, I still have little time due to other commitment. As I've mentioned before I am studying towards a career in law and a part of that process for me personally is doing work experience in a law firm therefore I have little time, once I've done an 8 hour shift and then done some studying and other life commitments. 

Books I've completed 2

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3) by Rachel Cain 

City of Bones ( Mortal Instrument #1) by Cassandra Clare

Books started: 

A Storm Of  Swords (part) 1: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire #3)
 by George R.R. Martin; 405 Pages

Total pages read:

1,186

Challenges and Prompts completed so far:  

1. Read outside
2. Read out loud (read a minimum of one full page!)
3. Start a reading journal
4. Read a popular or well-known book
5. Read a book you’ve heard a lot of good things about
6. Re-read one of your favourite books
7. Read a book from thebookishdragon's Book Lovers List
8. Read a book from your Goodreads to-read shelf- Midnight Alley 
9. Read a book you’ve had lying around unfinished- Midnight Alley 
10. Finish a book in a series you’ve not yet completed- Midnight Alley

Goals for the next five days:

Read at least three books 

Read at least 250 pages a day

Complete at least 3 more challenges/ prompts

The Gone Series by Michael Grant: Review

Hello and good morning,

Today I am going to be reviewing one of my favourite book series: the Gone series by Michael grant. There is six books in the series: Gone, Hunger, Lies, Plague, Fear and Light (In that order).

Overview

US And UK Cover's

 (US cover is on the left and the UK cover on the right):

Genre: 

Young Adult Dystopia/ fantasy/ sci-fi

Synopsis of Book One: Gone 

(Taken from goodreads)

In the blink of an eye, everyone disappears. Gone. Except for the young.

There are teens, but not one single adult. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.

Hunger threatens. Bullies rule. A sinister creature lurks. Animals are mutating. And the teens themselves are changing, developing new talents—unimaginable, dangerous, deadly powers—that grow stronger by the day. It's a terrifying new world. Sides are being chosen, a fight is shaping up. Townies against rich kids. Bullies against the weak. Powerful against powerless. And time is running out: On your birthday, you disappear just like everyone else...

Overall Rating:

5/5 Stars

Review of Gone:

I love this book and the whole series, and would recommend it to anyone who likes YA dystopia 

There is never a dull moment in this book, it's fast paced and actioned packed. With a range of characters and story lines. I just couldn't put this series down

In order for a dystopia to work, the world building need to be good, and this is one thing that Michael Grant is excellent at! We are transformed into the FAYZ as the characters are, we learn about it as they do. The good parts and the damn right terrifying parts, we experience what they experience from fear to hope and every other emotion under the sun.

Some characters you'll love and some you'll want to reach into the book and kill yourself and that's why I love this series. Sometimes you'll smile, cry and even scream. Each character has there own personality, secrets and there own way different ways of surviving in the FAYZ. 

Overall this book is exciting, gripping, intense, interesting and a little (okay a lot) crazy. 

Have you read gone? If so let me know what you think!!

Have a marvellous day!

Blog Schedule: July and August

Hello, and good afternoon,

Today I thought I would share with you this months and next months blog schedule. I've decided to post at least three times a week (any other posts will be a bonus)! The days of posts will be the same and will go as following:

Sundays 10 AM GMT, Tuesdays 8 AM GMT and Thursdays 8 AM GMT.

What I post will be completely random until I get familiar with blogging!

If you have a book blog (including book tumblr's) let me know, so I can check yours out!

Have a marvellous day!  

Hello and Good Afternoon

Hello and good afternoon,

My name is Jade I've just started this new and exciting book blog!

 I am a book fanatic and read everywhere and anywhere whether that's on the bus or at the beach, I will always find somewhere to read! 

Even though I love to read and find as many excuses I possibly can sometimes I just can't as, I am studying to one day (hopefully) become a solicitor or barrister (I'm still unsure on which but I know I want to be a lawyer!).

I thought I would make a post just introducing myself, so in this post I decided to do two FAQ's, one on me and the other on my book and reading preferences!

 FAQ #1: ME!

1- How old are you?

17 years young! 

2- Where do you come from?

England!! 

(Yes, I drink tea unfortunately to with the queen.) 

3- What do you do for a living?

I'm a law and psychology college student!!

4- What jobs have you done?

I worked as a shop assistant in the general merchandise section of a popular supermarket.

I did work experience recently in a high street (nevertheless very good) law firm in my town! (Best working experiences of my life and I cannot wait to make it my career, it's also given me so much more motivation!) 

5- What do you enjoy doing (other than reading)? 

Drawing, eating, sleeping, watching marathoning TV shows,  listening to music, parting and such. 

FAQ #2: BOOKS!

1- What's your favourite book?

The dreaded question of a booklover, I don't have one!!!! It's like asking a mother her favourite child!

 (Don't ever ask either of those questions!)

2-What are currently reading/ what have you just read?

Fell free to add me on goodread here, to find out this information!

3- How often do you read?

Everyday!(pretty much).

4- What format do you read?

Mostly paperbacks and kindle books. 

5- What genre(s) do you mostly read?

Mostly anything YA (young adult). My favourite YA genres are fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and dystopia. 

Thank you for reading, have a marvellous day!