My favourite spot to read...

...would have to definitely be my bedroom.

   The window in my room has a lovely view, and let's in so much sunlight - I love it. It just makes everything look so nice, and puts me in a good mood. And then add reading, while snuggling with a blanket, and you pretty much have perfection. (Music is another must have too!)

   I also like reading on the beach - but only if it's a book that I'm not precious about (sand goes everywhere!).

Where do you guys like to read? Comment below!

   And on a completely different matter, I just wanted to say sorry for not posting! My laptop has gone kaputt, and I only have my iPad to work with now. (My poor baby :'( .)

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!

A book that blew my mind

   I'm back again! Sorry about the slight reprieve, though I actually do have a good reason for not posting: the book challenge I'm participating in is very Instagram friendly, not so much for the blog (I wasn't sure how to make a photo of a sock/cloud and a book into a post :/ ) and I haven't yet got a review to post.

But it turns out I did miss a few challenge days that I could have done, so I'm going back and doing them now!

   The challenge for the 12th was a book that blew my mind. And there are so many books that have for me, so I thought it would be nearly impossible to decide unless I cut down my options of what books I could pick. So I decided, from books I've read recently read, I would choose the book.

Now with that being said, here's the book that blew my mind:

The Iron Trial by Holly Black & 

Cassandra Clare.

   As I said in my review of this book, the beginning didn't quite cut it for me. But the middle and the ending - the ending completely blew my mind! 

   I actually really enjoyed this book, and am waiting (rather patiently) for the second one to be released. I would definitely reccommend this book to anyone who likes the supernatural/fantasy scene. 

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!

My Guilty Pleasure

   I really struggled with this one. I can't actually pick out any books I've read that could be a guilty pleasure of mine. 

Except for the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. 

   I love Percy Jackson; Rick Riordan is the sole reason why I'm so obsessed with everything Greek! Honestly, these books are just awesome.

If you're not familiar with these books (omigods how!?) you're probably wondering why I'm saying the series is my guilty pleasure. Here it is:

   On the back of all of the books, it says it's appropriate for 9yrs+. Which makes me feel as if I'm reading a kids book. But in all honesty, I don't really care. Percy Jackson is Percy Jackson, and I love it, whether it was or wasn't aimed for people my age. 

   So yeah. The PJO series is my guilty pleasure. 

   And if anybody else loves the Greek Gods, comment below! I'd love to find someone who's just as obsessed with them as I am haha!!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!

Laugh Out Loud

   Today's 'challenge' is a book that makes you laugh out loud. When I first looked at the book challenge, and had a read of what I'd have to do for it, a few books came to mind when I saw the 7th one. 

But the one that I'm actually writing about today wasn't the first one I thought of, and yet it is definitely the perfect one for the part.

Demons at Deadnight and Drop Dead Demons from the Divinicus Nex series by A & E Kirk are quite literally the funniest books I think I have ever read. The way the main character narrates the story is just so hilarious, honestly. I wish I could have Aurora Lahey's nonstop sarcasm and humorous wit.

Snippet 1:

   I launched into a graceful ninja-like front roll, then stood my ground to face the monstrous heathen, fearless in my determination to vanquish the deadly foe. 

 

   Nah, just kidding, I bolted, discretion being the better part of not getting dead.

Snippet 2:

   A dog, one of those tiny, foo-foo things, scampered out on stubby legs, planted its feet, and started barking skyward. The demon diverted its sights from me and swooped down on the yappy mutt.

   Dogs aren't my thing.

   I hate dogs.

   And if this one was dumb enough to sacrifice itself for me, hallelujah. I kept running.

   After I reversed course.

   Stupid dog.

   Honestly, I love this book. Is it bad that reading that first snippet still makes me laugh? Anyways, you should definitely check these books out, they are amazing! I've heard that the authors are working on the third book right now! (Can I get a whoop whoop?!)

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!

An Intimidating Book

   Originally with this post, I was going to write it about this book:

The Shadowmagic Trilogy by John Lenahan.

   But I just had the idea that instead of doing that, I would explain to you when I find books intimidating, and why. (Because half the time, it's just average size books I'm intimidated by.)

Usually, I find books rather intimidating after I've read a short book.

   

   For instance, I read 'Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist' not too long ago, and I'm pretty sure that it had just under 200 pages. After that, every book seemed so big, and long, and I was thinking how long it was going to take me to actually read it. (Even though said books couldn't have been much more than 400 pages long, if that.) 

   I also find books 'intimidating' when they have long chapters. I don't particularly like long chapters, with no breaks or pauses, because I like being able to stop where there is a space to, you know? I find myself actually counting how long the chapters are, so I can see how many pages I'm going to have to get through. 

   I like the feature on Kindle where it tells you the percentage of book you've read, and on iBooks, when it tells you how many pages you have left in a chapter. I don't know about you, but I find it much easier to just get through books when I read on either my Kindle or Ipad. Do any of you guys feel like this?

Sorry that this post couldn't have been better guys! The next one, I promise, will (hopefully ;) ) be better!!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

A Future Classic

   In my opinion, it was quite simple for me to choose a book that I thought would be a classic. It was a no brainer.

But then I started thinking: what type of book is actually appropriate to be put as a classic?

   You see, I don't read classics, (that will unfortunately be changing due to exams - but hey, I might end up enjoying them...right?) so I don't really know how I can exactly say 'yes, this book is definitely going to be a classic'. Though I'm pretty sure the book I've picked is going to be.

For me, saying what I think is going to be a future classic, is picking the book that made me  feel something, that moved me, that stayed with me.

And that book is:

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven.

   This book is so beautiful. I quite literally can't put into words how spectacularly amazing and emotional this book is. Honestly, Jennifer Niven, you did a number with this one. All I can say is: thank you that All The Bright Places exists. 

I don't think anyone will ever fully grasp the utter magnificence of this book without reading it. 

So, if you haven't, I suggest you do.

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

Book/s that someone spoiled for me!

   Beth read 'Looking For Alaska by John Green' before me. If any of you guys read my review of the book, you'll already know this, but for those of you who didn't, here it is:

   I asked a stupid, yet weirdly accurate, question to Beth. And though she didn't technically answer, it was sorta written on her face. I'm not saying it was Beth's fault though! (I asked a question, and I got my answer haha!)

   And Instagram ruined a certain book series for me: Heroes Of Olympus by Rick Riordan. On my first Instagram, a few days after making it, the series that I had been reading (at the time) was spoiled for me.

What I found out broke my heart. (I still haven't finished HOO :( .)

   Sorry about the crappy post guys - I'm super tired, and trying to make any sense right now is quite difficult!!

Moving on: have any books been spoiled for you? Comment below!


Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

A Book I Want To Live In

   This decision was very hard for me. So many books, so little time to decide.

   This question is nearly as difficult for me to answer as one I've been facing for quite a while: what's your favourite book? ("If I could I would, but I can't so I shan't.")

   But, alas, I did decide on a book by one of my favourite authors. Josephine Angelini is such a talented author, and if you haven't read any of her books yet I suggest you do. Promptly.

So the book I want to live in would be........(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)..................

Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini.

   I love everything about this book. From the characters to the story line, this book is like perfection. I. Love. It.

I cannot wait until Firewalker (second book in the series) comes out. It literally comes out a few days before my birthday; it's the perfect birthday gift!!

   What book would you love to live in? Tell me in the comments below! And also, if any of you have read a book by Josephine Angelini, what did you think?

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

I would love to be...

   Aurora 'Rory' Lahey from the Divinicus Nex series by A & E Kirk.

   Helen Hamilton from the Starcrossed trilogy by Josephine Angelini. 

   

   Clary Fray from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

   Lily Proctor from Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini.

 

   Claire Danvers from the Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine. (Or Eve Rosser!)

   I guess what I'm trying to say is there are many characters I'd love to be, I can't just simply choose one! (You might have noticed my chosen characters all have rather supernatural tales...)

How about you? What character(s) would you love to be? Tell me in the comments below!!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!💜

August TBR

   If any of you guys follow us on Instagram, you'll know that throughout the last month, Beth participated in a book challenge which she loved doing. So during August, we're both going to be doing another challenge. However, while Beth will be doing it on our Instagram, I'll be doing it on our blog!

What is a book challenge? Here, I'll show you.

This is the challenge (by paoleer) that Beth and I will both be doing. I know, it's just supposed to be pictures because, well, Instagram, but I thought I would have a go at doing it on here.

And so, here begins the first day of the challenge:

My August TBR

   I'll say what all you guys are thinking: you've seen these books before, and were promised reviews. Unfortunately, I never got round to reading them.

   My problem is at the moment, the majority of my books are on the floor in my room because my bookshelf collapsed (it was a tragedy) so I can't get to half my books.   

                                                                                                                                                                                     

It is, Troy; it is.

   So I thought that the books that are sitting on my desk at the moment, the ones that are definitely going to be read in the next few weeks, would have to be what my whole August TBR list consists of.

   First off, we have Paper Towns by John Green. I've heard excellent things about this book from Beth, and can't wait until I start it! You can check out her review of it by going to our Reviews page!

   Next, we have Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant. You probably can't tell from the spine, but this books cover is awesome!

   Then we have Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan, which has been recommended to me by another bookaholic. It's by two amazing authors, so I have no doubt this book is going to be brilliant!

   I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson is a book that Beth has told me I am going to read. So I guess am.

   And last (but nowhere near least), we have A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas. I started this one this morning, and I'm loving it already! 

   That's it for today, I hope you enjoyed this post! Tell me what your TBR is for this month in the comments!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤