I will be joining the 2010 TBR Challenge, which will be a great way to get rid of that HUGE pile. I'll be aiming for the level in Friendly Hug [it really all depends on school] You guys should really go and check that out :)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
TBR Challenge
I will be joining the 2010 TBR Challenge, which will be a great way to get rid of that HUGE pile. I'll be aiming for the level in Friendly Hug [it really all depends on school] You guys should really go and check that out :)
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Pledge - Kimberly Derting
Date Released: November 15th 2011
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Pages: 323 pages
Date Read: November 14th 2011
Format: ARC
Source: Simon Schuster October Galley GrabSummary:
In the violent country of Ludania, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. The smallest transgression, like looking a member of a higher class in the eye while they are speaking their native tongue, results in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina has always been able to understand the languages of all classes, and she's spent her life trying to hide her secret. The only place she can really be free is the drug-fueled underground clubs where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live in. It's there that she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy named Max who speaks a language she's never heard before . . . and her secret is almost exposed.
Charlie is intensely attracted to Max, even though she can't be sure where his real loyalties lie. As the emergency drills give way to real crisis and the violence escalates, it becomes clear that Charlie is the key to something much bigger: her country's only chance for freedom from the terrible power of a deadly regime.
In the violent country of Ludania, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. The smallest transgression, like looking a member of a higher class in the eye while they are speaking their native tongue, results in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina has always been able to understand the languages of all classes, and she's spent her life trying to hide her secret. The only place she can really be free is the drug-fueled underground clubs where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live in. It's there that she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy named Max who speaks a language she's never heard before . . . and her secret is almost exposed.
Charlie is intensely attracted to Max, even though she can't be sure where his real loyalties lie. As the emergency drills give way to real crisis and the violence escalates, it becomes clear that Charlie is the key to something much bigger: her country's only chance for freedom from the terrible power of a deadly regime.
From Goodreads
My Review:
Wow, I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure what to expect because, for ARC's I don't usually read the summaries.... just in case I get wrong ideas before I even start. So I just jumper right into it and I was just hooked. The book was so addictive! it was so easy to enter Charlie's world, a world in which, depending on the language you speak, the class you belong to. So when her city is under attack and she has to leave her home, she discovers a secret that will change everything; also, the Queen realizes that Charlie is a very important piece in her game...
And then there's Max. :D and Amazing guy that has some secrets of his own, and maybe I'm just naive but I was so shocked when I found out what I found out O.O I'm not telliiiiing....
In general I was constantly being surprised as the story unraveled, especially around the ending. The story also reminded me a little bit of Eragon and The Hunger Games, though this didn't make me enjoy it any less, Charlie was an awesome character, it was a great storyline, there was a guy and I constantly had my heart pounding along with Charlie's. What more can we ask for?
What are you so afraid of?
Tweet ReviewAwesome characters, it was a great storyline, there was a guy and I constantly had my heart pounding along with Charlie's. What more can we ask for?
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
In My Mailbox #20
It has been 2 Weeks since I last did and IMM because I was working on the new look for my blog, so I have a bit TOO many books this week... and I also went to Barns and Nobles [first time I step into a library since Borders closed] and... well... I have no more money :D!
so Welcome to Compulsive Book Buyers Anonymous:
From My School Library: A Series of Unfortunate Events [Books 2 and 3]
And to think 2 days ago I swore not to buy more books until I finished my TBR pile.... Oh Well!
Soooo.... what did YOU Get In Your Mailbox :)?
Thursday, November 10, 2011
2010 Debut Author Challenge!
This is the first Time I'll be participating in the Debut Author Challenge! and I'm so excited to do so! You guys should also go over to The Story Siren [host] and sign up!
Oh and, I made one more button...
I just Love doing these ♥
Blogger Lift #28 [On Thursday, hehe....]
Blogger Lift:Blogger Lift Is Hosted Here. and in Goodreads on YABC. Blogger Lift is a feature in which I'll promote blogs I follow and that I recommenced you.
I am filled until Next Year!. If you don't mind being featured until then in Blogger Lift, then contact me :)
Before doing so please make sure you fill in the Requirements Of Blogger Lift! Thank You!
JudeHnd@Gmail.com or message me on Goodreads Jude.
Featured this week:
Lets know more about this Blogger :)
Tags: Review. Reads. Books. @Midnight ;)
I go by Jess, I'm 20, I like to read and write.
Lets know more about this Blogger :)
1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
A. I tend to watch a lot of TV, and when I'm not doing that, I'm in classes (not really something I enjoy doing, but I have to for a few more months).
2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
A. I read then I review, I participate in fun memes, giveaways are in the works, and I'll eventually get super exciting! Come check it out!
3. A Pet. A Holiday. A TV Show.
A. Guinea Pig. Christmas. Desperate Housewives.
4. If you could invent a holiday that was book related, what would you call it and what would we do on the special day?
A. I'd call it: Bookworm Bash & it would always fall on a Friday during one of the Spring semesters of school. We'd all get off school/work to read for an entire day, whether it be alone, or in groups (like having a bookish party with friends for discussions, readings, etc). TVs would be turned off, & Internet would be limited for the day. :) (Now I'm thinking I might implement this myself and take a day off work next semester sometime to read for the whole day).
5. I'm guessing you like to read books at midnight? ^^
A. Yes! I usually start reading around 11 or 12 at night and continue until 1 or 2 AM, sometimes later. Reading puts me to sleep, so I like to read every night before bed. Sometimes I'll read in the afternoon, but with my classes and homework to do, I hardly have time to read during the day.
6. If you were Bookworm-Clause and you could deliver one book to all the world, what book would you give?
A. I would give everyone "I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You" by Ally Carter (author of the Heist Society series). It's the first book in her Gallagher Girls series and is one of my favorites. I've never seen much hype about this series, but since her release of Heist Society and Uncommon Criminals, I see less people that know this series exist. I am anxiously awaiting the 5th book, and have read books 1-4 twice through (at least).
7. And now you get to give us a detailed description of your blog ;)
A. My detailed description isn't much longer than the Twitter one (I've never actually come up with a blog description). I read books, almost strictly YA, then I review them. The blog started out as a way to keep track of books I have read, and my thoughts on them. Now I'm working on a couple future giveaways (probably in January), and networking with fellow bloggers. I'm still fairly new to this blogging thing, but I've made a few great blogging friends through Twitter networking, and I have a great "Big Sis" in blogging who's helping me with anything I have questions on. I participate in a few weekly memes because they're fun, but I don't keep myself on a schedule with them, it's more whenever I feel like posting them is when they go up. I hope to make the blog better in design, and content, as I grow as a blogger, and I hope that all my readers will stick around to watch the blog grow. :)
Thanks so much for this interview, it was tons of fun!
A. I tend to watch a lot of TV, and when I'm not doing that, I'm in classes (not really something I enjoy doing, but I have to for a few more months).
2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
A. I read then I review, I participate in fun memes, giveaways are in the works, and I'll eventually get super exciting! Come check it out!
3. A Pet. A Holiday. A TV Show.
A. Guinea Pig. Christmas. Desperate Housewives.
4. If you could invent a holiday that was book related, what would you call it and what would we do on the special day?
A. I'd call it: Bookworm Bash & it would always fall on a Friday during one of the Spring semesters of school. We'd all get off school/work to read for an entire day, whether it be alone, or in groups (like having a bookish party with friends for discussions, readings, etc). TVs would be turned off, & Internet would be limited for the day. :) (Now I'm thinking I might implement this myself and take a day off work next semester sometime to read for the whole day).
5. I'm guessing you like to read books at midnight? ^^
A. Yes! I usually start reading around 11 or 12 at night and continue until 1 or 2 AM, sometimes later. Reading puts me to sleep, so I like to read every night before bed. Sometimes I'll read in the afternoon, but with my classes and homework to do, I hardly have time to read during the day.
6. If you were Bookworm-Clause and you could deliver one book to all the world, what book would you give?
A. I would give everyone "I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You" by Ally Carter (author of the Heist Society series). It's the first book in her Gallagher Girls series and is one of my favorites. I've never seen much hype about this series, but since her release of Heist Society and Uncommon Criminals, I see less people that know this series exist. I am anxiously awaiting the 5th book, and have read books 1-4 twice through (at least).
7. And now you get to give us a detailed description of your blog ;)
A. My detailed description isn't much longer than the Twitter one (I've never actually come up with a blog description). I read books, almost strictly YA, then I review them. The blog started out as a way to keep track of books I have read, and my thoughts on them. Now I'm working on a couple future giveaways (probably in January), and networking with fellow bloggers. I'm still fairly new to this blogging thing, but I've made a few great blogging friends through Twitter networking, and I have a great "Big Sis" in blogging who's helping me with anything I have questions on. I participate in a few weekly memes because they're fun, but I don't keep myself on a schedule with them, it's more whenever I feel like posting them is when they go up. I hope to make the blog better in design, and content, as I grow as a blogger, and I hope that all my readers will stick around to watch the blog grow. :)
Thanks so much for this interview, it was tons of fun!
Thank you so much for being part of Blogger Lift Jess! :))
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The DNF Collection
This is a Collection of Books I have not finished since I started reading 2 years ago, I actually thought it was going to be Bigger! x)
but luckily I haven't encountered that many books I don't like, and a few here are NOT staying DNF! I Swear! I really do want to read them :)
but luckily I haven't encountered that many books I don't like, and a few here are NOT staying DNF! I Swear! I really do want to read them :)
DNF 1How To Make A Bird by Martine Murray:
Boring as Hell. Beautifully written.... but still boring u_u
DNF 2 The Summer of Firsts and Lasts by Tera Elan McVoy
I just wasn't able to ever get into the story :( I do hope to pick it up again sometimes, I really wanted to like it.
DNF 3Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Marson
I have no problem with this book, the story is good and everything, but I just start reading, then leave it and never pick it up again. it's like I can't remember I was reading it. and I'm So Disappointed in myself for that! It has awesome reviews and I didn't want to like it, I wanted to LOVE it! This one is so NOT staying DNF. this it just for the moment. :)
DNF 4Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Heard some Wonderful Reviews for this one, but I just.... ummm... never clicked? or something with the book... it seemed a bit dumb at times. but I also plan to finish this one, I'm still curious about it.
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Hi! My name is Jude, like a Beattles song. I was born on a warm summer night but it's cold rainy winter days the ones I like most. I like to sit on my bed and read all night long. I have an undeniable passion for music, poetry, books, writing, making videos and design. My cats and my dogs are the things I love most in this world. And In Between all those things, I like to blog. Welcome :)
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