If you happen to be an Aries — or an astrology fan — you may know that Aries are relentlessly strong, notoriously self-reliant, and brimming with a fiery spirit. They're fiercely loyal, and are an inspiration to the people around them. They're also avid readers, and we have lots of book recs for ...
I read the book last year and absolutely loved it. It is funny, sensitive, clever and well written. Last night we went to see the film and I was very disappointed. It made the story seem trite and sentimental... and Anne Gathaway's wandering Yorkshire accent was very distracting. Usually I'm pretty open minded when I go and see a film. I realise that it is a totally different form of media than a novel and as such it works on different levels. I don't automatically assume a film won't be as good as a book and in fact I usually enjoy a good film as much as any book. But this got me thinking about other films I've seen that just didn't match up to the expectations I'd had after reading the novel. Captain Corelli's Mandolin. I thoroughly enjoyed the book all the way through yet the film just didn't capture it for me... even with the rather gorgeous Nicholas Cage! The Time Traveller's Wife. Again really enjoyed the book and found it utterly believable. But the film didn't manage to make me suspend my disbelief and as such it just seemed silly. But other films of novels work so well. Girl With a Pearl Earring. I loved the film and the book. As always a book gives more depth but the film was visually beautiful. The English Patient I really struggled with the book. It took me forever to read and I found the prose difficult yet I adored the film on every level - the story was captivating, it was visually stunning, the music beautiful - in fact I think it is one of my favourite films ever. What film/novel combinations do you like/dislike?
by Catherine Kopf (Author) Heroes are rising. Rivalries are formed. Music is a force for change. In the shadows of the Regime, a magical champion appears! Haruko Tanaka isn't someone you'd expect to be magical-she's a geeky, manga-loving game-designer living under the roof of The Regime's finest contraband burners. When The Commander appears under her roof claiming she can be part of a program to turn her into a magical girl, she jumps at the chance to be like her fictional heroes! But reality is often different from fiction. Elitist rebels, eccentric classmates, and after school activities are not what Haruko signed up for! With the help of her friends, Haruko must tackle her school life, find her place, and discover the truth of the puppet master behind their world. Can Haruko and her friends step up and face their worst fears to make The Regime a better place ... or will they watch the seeds of disaster begin to grow? Number of Pages: 454 Dimensions: 1.01 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Even if you aren't sure what an epistolary novel is, you've probably already read at least one without even realizing it, like The Color Purple, Dracula, or The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Starting to see a thread here? They're stories told through…
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Hey there bookworms! I’m so excited to be back with you for another round of bright ideas! Here we go! One of the things I loved about my position last year was being able to go into so many different classrooms and learn new tricks from the fantastic teachers in our building. One of my ... Read More about Beat the Bell {A September Bright Idea!}
The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don't Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins. "That man is, without a doubt, the absolute most obnoxious... Bobby Mason is sick of being second best: born the spare, never trusted with family responsibility, never expected to amount to much. He's hungry to contribute something that matters, while all around him his peers are squandering their political and financial power, coasting through life. Which is exactly why he can't stand the new Viscount Demeroven. ...insufferable... James Demeroven, just come of age and into the Viscountcy, knows that he's a disappointment. Keeping his head down and never raising anyone's expectations is how he's survived life with his stepfather. To quiet, careful James, Bobby Mason is a blazing comet in his endless night, even more alive than he was at Oxford when James crushed on him from afar. But Mason is also brash and recklessly unapologetic, destined to shatter the fragile safety of James's world. Worst of all, he keeps rubbing James's failures in his face. ...hottest man to ever walk the ton." They can barely get through a single conversation without tensions boiling over. Neither Bobby nor James has ever met a more intriguing, infuriating, infatuating man. If only they could avoid each other entirely. Bad enough their (wonderful but determined) cousins Beth and Gwen keep conveniently setting up group outings. But when an extortionist starts targeting their families, threatening their reputations, Bobby and James must find a way to work together, without pushing each other's buttons (or tearing them off) in the process... Softcover; 400 pages
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Each book can be signed, personalized, and will include bonus material (stickers and bookmarks). Ivy Lawson loves a to-do list, hates surprises, and the only outdoor activity she’s interested in is brunch on a patio. After catching her long-term boyfriend (and co-worker) cheating, she’s thrown into leading a high-profile client event at The Emerald Canopy Lodge. AKA: her nightmare destination. Ivy finds herself desperate and anxious to get her job done and leave the lodge as soon as possible. But when she meets the lodge owner, Holland Holt, a man of few words who prefers even fewer people, she slowly realizes that maybe the lodge has a few more charming attributes than she originally assumed. After one chaotic mishap after another, Ivy is forced to extend her stay and come to terms with her affection toward the lodge’s owner. As their paths continue to overlap, Ivy must decide if she’s ready to relinquish control over every aspect of her carefully curated life, and Holland needs to find a way to move forward with the hand life dealt him. A Lodge Affair is a grumpy sunshine, opposites attract rom-com.
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Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a writer, if you want it badly enough, or if you’re truly meant to be one? Below follows a list of 10 signs that you are meant to be a writer. Check out how many of them apply to you.
There was never a time when it was more important for the health and well-being of the humankind that men and women should start to make real things with their own hands again. For a human being to…
Leaf-filled streets, pumpkin spice lattes, and the looming threat of the holidays? ‘Tis the season for fall romance books!
How to Walk Away a Novel by Katherine Center book review. How to Walk Away was the best book I have read in a long time. If you need a good cry or just want to immerse yourself in a book How To Walk Away is a great choice.
