Books Of The Month: September 2015

I remembered and no technical issues transpired. If you’re confused, read this.

Incoming excuse. I haven’t been reading for pleasure as much as I’d like because I have short stories, essays, and other novels to read for school. More on this later.

Somehow I managed to finish two books I’ve been wanting to start for various reasons.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

One phrase description: The characters sold it for me. 

Quote:

It gave him hope—hope that he had not lost his soul in the act of killing, hope that humanity could still be found, and honor could be regained…

My general thoughts: I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, especially considering the hype surrounding the series. Furthermore, fantasy is very hit or miss. For that reason I tend to shy away from the genre. At times, the fantasy elements drew me out of the reading experience.

The Forgotten by David Baldacci

One phrase description: You won’t forget this story any time soon. 

Quote:

And he would not fail her in death, as perhaps he had in life.

My general thoughts: I think Baldacci pulled off some serious issues with finesse. The book surprised me on multiple occasions so obviously I’d make a horrible detective/investigator. As a side note, it took ages to take a picture I was happy with.

What I plan to finish next month…

White Noise by Don DeLillo

Why: I started the book already since it’s an assigned reading for my lit class. I’m almost halfway through. Honestly, the beginning felt slow and I hope the story picks up. Thankfully, the themes are relevant even if it was published three decades ago.

I don’t know why but whenever I see or hear people talking about books, I get the urge to read. So maybe you will too. Happy reading.

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Books Of The Month: August 2015

A while ago I said I’d do a recurring feature on my blog. I lied…about the singularity.

Instead of picking one book to talk about, I’m including all of the books I’ve read each month because I’m an inclusive person.

I try to keep my blog spoiler free and these posts will be no different.

It’ll happen on the 28th of every month assuming I don’t forget and no technical issues occur.

These are the books I’ve finished at the time this post goes up (more like books everyone else has read, yet I’m just getting around to now):

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

One phrase description: You’ll probably love it or hate it.

Quote:

It amazes me what humans can do, even when streams are flowing down their faces and they stagger on, coughing and searching, and finding.

My general thoughts: It took me so long to get through this book. Precisely two weeks and two days simply because I had to keep putting it down. Overall, I think Zusak did a good job handling some very sensitive issues.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

One phrase description: If nothing else, read it for the message.

Quote:

It may seem that every time someone offers you a hand up, they just let go and you slip further down.

My general thoughts: I wish the points of views were easier to distinguish. Hannah’s story was told in italics and Clay was in the same font without being italicized. There were points where I got the POVs mixed up. What a horrible problem to have, am I right?

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

One phrase description: One of those rare books that I liked more in the beginning than I did by the end.

Quote:

It’s hard to throw away history. It was like you were throwing away a part of yourself.

My general thoughts: Is it a coincidence I read this during the summer? Yes, although I’m not the biggest fan of romance novels and never will be.

Now onto what I hope to read next month…

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Why: I’m not entirely sure why I want to read it, but I think the book will give me a break from textbooks and academic articles. Reading in general gives me a break from real life.

Happy reading!

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Books I Haven’t Read

After reading this post, you may think I don’t read at all. That’s not the case. I just haven’t gotten around to reading the ones listed below.

Divergent (and Insurgent and Allegiant) by Veronica Roth

I will start Divergent sometime in the future. I have a copy of it on my bookshelf. It’s one of several books I owe but haven’t gotten through yet. I’m not lying.

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

I saw the cover for “Glass Sword” just now. The two books side by side are gorgeous together. I’m just worried the story might disappoint.

Throne of Glass (series)/A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass

It’ll happen. Galit, thanks for your recommendations. I see them, I do.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

How late am I? To be fair, I think I’d enjoy the novel a lot.

Paper Towns/Looking for Alaska/An Abundance of Katherines, basically anything except The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Isn’t one enough?

Harry Potter (series) by J.K. Rowling

Come to think of it, I haven’t read anything of hers. I know I know. It seems like everyone and their dog has read Harry Potter (or watched the movies). I know enough about the books to get by. I’ve been called Hermione way too many times. I’ve been compared to her as well. I’ve also had people spell my name like that. You have no idea how much that used to frustrate me. And it’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to reading a book with a character who’s similar to me in many ways.

How much respect have you lost for me?

I’m kidding.

Convince me to read any of these, especially Harry Potter, and I’ll send you a copy of my first book. If it ever gets published.

Enjoy what’s left of your weekend. Get some reading done.