Favorite Book to Movie Adaptations

Hello everyone!

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite book to movie adaptations. I still do prefer most books compared to their movies, but I still do enjoy a lot of movies that are based off books.

The Martian

I saw this movie before I read the book which I think helped me like the book a whole lot more. They're both fantastic.

Harry Potter

I also watched the movies before reading the books, but the books are better. I still really enjoy the movies, hence why they're on this list.

Divergent

I thought they did a really good job with this adaptation and it's my favorite of the series. The sequel movies were definitely not my favorite.

Pride and Prejudice

I only like the 6 hour version of this adaptation. They did a fantastic job with it and helped me appreciate this story a lot more.

City of Bones

I really enjoyed the movie and was so sad they only did the first one. I don't like the tv show as much and really wish they would've just continued with the movies.

The Phantom of the Opera

Both the book and the movie are amazing and I can't recommend both highly enough.

What are your favorite book to movie adaptations?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day.

~Abby

My Favorite Book Couples

Hello everyone!

Since Valentine's Day is coming up very soon, I wanted to share some of my favorite couples in books or characters I wish were couples.

Michael & Taylor - Michael Vey series by Richard Paul Evans

Sophie & Keefe - Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger

America & Maxon - The Selection series by Kiera Cass

Laurel & Tamani - Wings series by Aprilynne Pike

Kim & Zeke - The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans

Lara Jean & Peter - To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy by Jenny Han

Who are your favorite couples from books?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

~Abby

Try a Chapter Tag #2

Hello everyone!

I currently have three unread books checked out from the library and am having a hard time deciding which one to read first, so I decided to do a try a chapter tag to help me decide. I think this is a fun way to pick your next read.

Book Option 1 - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

The first chapter was 13 pages long (including a 2 page prologue). I really enjoyed the writing, but I could feel myself drifting away from the plot. This first chapter was very confusing to me and I didn't understand what was going on. In my head I was thinking the story was something else than what it ended up being. I don't know if I'll read this book at this time because it doesn't seem to be what I'm in the mood for.

Book Option 2 - Die For Me by Amy Plum

This chapter was 8 pages long (including a 1 page prologue). I did like what I read, but was it enough that I want to pick it up now? I found the main character to be annoying. I liked her sister, but she complained the whole time. Like, your in Paris, go take advantage of that. I would be interested to see where the story goes from there, but I don't know if it's the book I'll pick up right now. It seems like a book to read during the summer months for me.

Book Option 3 - New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

This chapter had 29 pages. It picked up pretty quickly from where Twilight left off. I loved diving right back into this story. I really like the writing (even though it's not the best). I enjoy how all of the chapters end with some kind of cliffhanger making you want to continue with the story. Could this possibly be the book I'll be picking up?

I've decided that I'm going to read New Moon. I'm going to save the other two for a future time, they just weren't what I was looking for at this point in time. I'm intrigued to see how Bella and Edward's story progresses and what happens next.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

~Abby

Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Hello everyone!

I recently finished my first ever Brandon Sanderson novel, Skyward. It's a sci-fi novel that follows a girl, Spensa, whose father was accused of being a coward. His decision of turning away from a very big battle has challenged her standing among her society. They all think that she will be just like her father and run away from danger. She is determined to prove them all wrong and attends flight school to become a pilot. 

While I didn't love this book, I also didn't hate it. I felt like the first part was really intriguing, then towards the middle the story started to drag for me. Once the ending arrived, it was gone too fast. I really did like the story line though, it was really interesting.

I also really liked the characters. The main character wasn't particularly my favorite, but I really enjoyed the side characters. Some of my favorites were Rig, M-Bot, Kimmalyn, and obviously Doomslug. The way they all helped each other was one of my favorite parts of this book. I also really liked Cobb and his role in the story.

Overall, I rated this book 3/5 stars. I would've rated it higher if the story moved a little more quickly in the middle. That's what made me lose enjoyment. I think this was a good introduction for me into Brandon Sanderson's writing. I'm willing to give one of his other books a go, and if I have the same problem with those, then I don't think I'll be reading any more of his books. But, if you love his work, I think you'll really enjoy this book.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

~Abby

January 2019 Wrap-Up

Hello everyone!

I can't believe that January is already over. I did read a total of 8 books this month which is fantastic! Starting the year off with a bang.

The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer

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The Mistletoe Secret by Richard Paul Evans

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Foundation by Isaac Asimov

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The Wicked King by Holly Black

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Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber

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Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

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Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber
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Vampireville by Ellen Schreiber
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What books did you read in January?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

~Abby

January 2019 Book Haul

Hello everyone!

This month I've acquired a lot of books (*coughs* 20). My library was doing a book sales where all the books were $1, so I had to go find me some new books. Then I also made my very first Book Outlet purchase which was so exciting and I just wanted to share all the books with you all. 

Book Outlet

Michael Vey 3: Battle of the Ampere by Richard Paul Evans

Michael Vey 4: Hunt for Jade Dragon by Richard Paul Evans

Michael Vey 5: Storm of Lightning by Richard Paul Evans

Michael Vey 7: The Final Spark by Richard Paul Evans

Famous In Love by Rebecca Serle

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

Save Me by Jenny Elliott

Library Sale

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

Coming Home by Stacy Hawkins Adams

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

A Gift From Tiffany's by Melissa Hill

Playback by Mark Coleman

The Innocent Mage by Karen Miller

Starman by Alan Dean Foster

The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter

The Guardian by Anita Stansfield

Have you read any of these books? What were your thoughts about them?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fantastic day.

~Abby

Playlist: Keeper of the Lost Cities

Hello everyone!

Ever since I did my playlist for The Selection series I've been wanting to do another playlist for a different book. This time I've chosen to do Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. There are so many great songs out there that fit so many things in this book, and I love books and music so much, so why not combine the two in a fun way. I'm also going to share a mini playlist I've compiled for Sophie and Keefe because I ship them.

Playlist

Enchanted by Taylor Swift - When Sophie meets Fitz.

Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles - When Fitz takes Sophie to the Elvin world.

Just Hold On by Louis Tomlinson & Steve Aoki - When Grady & Edaline talk about Jolie.

A Place in This World by Taylor Swift - Sophie trying to fit in.

like that by Bea Miller - Biana's attitude towards Sophie in the beginning.

Rise Up by Imagine Dragons - The kidnap scenes.

If I Die Young by The Band Perry - That scene towards the end of the book when that one character nearly dies.

Thank You For Being a Friend by Andrew Gold - The groups friendship.

Sophie and Keefe

Magic by Olivia Newton-John 

Almost Love by Sabrina Carpenter

Issues by Julia Michaels

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

~Abby

Favorite Childhood Picture Books

Hello everyone!

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite picture books from when I was a kid. I think it's fun to get to know what books people read as kids.

I Love You Stinky Face

Freckleface Strawberry

The Kissing Hand

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Where the Wild Things Are

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Giving Tree

All Dr. Seuss Books

The Little Engine That Could

Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

Knuffle Bunny

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

No, David!

Tikki Tikki Tembo

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

The Carrot Seed

Go, Dog. Go!

The Monster at the End of This Book

Goodnight Moon

Are You My Mother?

Tuesday

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

The Rainbow Fish

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

The Biggest Snowman Ever

You Are Special

You Are Mine

The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

The Mitten

Sorry, that was a lengthier post than normal, but I couldn't narrow down my list. I'm sure there are even a few more favorites that I missed from this list, so I might make a second post in the future.

What are some of your favorite picture books?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

~Abby