The key word for me this school year is balance, a healthy balance. I will no longer spend hours and hours on school work while depriving myself of the ability to experience and take part in activities that bring me happiness and keep me sane. In regards to reading, last year was my worse by far. My list of books to read grew longer as the months dragged by, but very few of them actually made it into my hand or off of my shelf. In an effort to change that I've relaunched this segment, in which I will share a short review of a few books (approximately 1-3) that I've managed to read over the months. I am aiming to add a few more novels every month, but as you well know, life happens.
For Romance and Magic: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
The "true" story of Wendy, the Lost Boys, Peter Pan and of course Tiger Lily, told by the beloved (and mischievous) Tinker Bell. Although small and mute, the fairy puts aside her tricks long enough to give us insight into this new version of Neverland, and the origins of Princess Tiger Lily. The author does a fantastic job at pulling our heartstrings and sending us back to a time and a place where fairies and man coexisted, and to grow old was an impossibility. By closely mirroring the world that J.M. Barrie created all those years ago in the original Peter Pan, the tale of romance between the wild Peter and the brave Tiger Lily seamlessly incorporates itself into the already beloved tale. Captivating, riveting and full of intrigue, I love reading this book again and again.
Favorite Quote:
“Sometimes I think that maybe we are just stories. Like we may as well just be words on a page, because we’re only what we’ve done and what we are going to do.”—Tiger Lily
For an Adventure and Mystery: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
One boy. One dog. One mystery which sends our young protagonist Christopher Boone on a path towards adventure, independence and uncovering his family's secrets. Through his unconventional way of seeing the world, be prepared to have your own eyes opened as well. While overcoming the difficulties of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he uses his talents to show us a much more logical world, that is no less devoid of heart and emotion than a "regular" one. Get ready to "feel" for Christopher on his journey, as one curious incident unfolds right after the other. Be prepared to cheer at his triumphs and sigh at his unlikely encounters. One event leads to a whole slew of them turning Christopher and our lives upside down.
Favourite Quote:
"Prime numbers are what is left when you have taken all the patterns away. I think prime numbers are like life. They are very logical but you could never work out the rules, even if you spent all your time thinking about them." --The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
For Advice and Inspiration: What to Wear, Where! by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power
I love the website Who What Wear. It's where I turn to fulfill my fashion fix, and for inspiration for a new outfit. So as soon as I heard that the creators of the site had published this book-- albeit a few years late--, I ran to my local library and quickly read the book from front to cover. The book is a feast for the eyes and ignites the fashion spirit in all of us. If you have ever been invited to an event and stressed about what or what not to wear, or need inspiration for a back-to-school outfit, then this is the book for you. Although a lot of the outfits shown might be too glamorous for an academic environment, the advice is sound and the looks can be tweaked to your liking. Clear and concise, every outfit has an accompanying picture, description of the event, and suggestions for further arrangements. From first dates to first interviews, the book truly offers an outfit for "every occasion A to Z".
Favorite Quote:
"When it comes to fashion, there are very few rules that apply to everyone, all of the time." --What to Wear, Where!
Wow! I love the sound of Tiger Lily, I'm kind of a disney/ fairytale story junkie! So any variation of these will possibly hold near and dear to my heart! I'm definitely giving it a read. I even wrote that quote on my wall! Such a great pick! I suggest for you to read Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen in return, a great sugar but still with substance read, if that makes sense!
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I am quite the Disney fanatic myself, so I am sure that you will love the book too! And I am glad that you liked the quote, it's one of my favourite ones from the novel. As far as your suggestion, I know the author, but have never actually read any of her works. After reading the excerpt though, I look forward to adding this book to my "to-read" list.
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These all seem lik great books to add to my bookshelf, but I'd love to read the one about Peter Pan! I love Disney, and even though I'm sure this isn't following the same Tinker Bell Disney has made us love, I'd be interested to see another point of view of Neverland and the women/girls/pixies that live in it. The most recent book I read (well, listened to) was Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Great book in to read if you haven't gotten into it yet!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that the story was a bit of a spin-off from the original beloved tale is what attracted me to it in the first place. I read the book's summary and it sounds great! I haven't read anything from this author, but if this book is anything like Gone Girl, I am sure that I am in for quite a thrilling ride.
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