Check It Out

         Hey guys!

                     So I am just going to post some pictures of all the books that I have bloged about!!! So go back to the beggining and check them out!!!!!!

           See you tomorrow!

                    -KRISTEN

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

    Hey guys!

         Alright, so today I am going to tell you about the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. This story is helpful, also very inspiring and uplifting. This character tells about his life in the present and also in the past of what led up to what has happened.

         Killed in a tragic accident at an amusement park, an old man, Eddie, awakens in Heaven. Now, Eddie did not think that he had a very inspiring life, so imagine his surprise when he ends up there. It is there that he realizes that heaven consists of five people. He gets lost in their stories and explanations of what the meaning of life really is.

    

      Albom really does a great job with this book. It was truly a stroke of genius! He really gets the point across in this story about what we are living for.

           See you tomorrow!

               -KRISTEN

Quick Tip

 
     Hey guys!

           So I am just going to say a quick little thing.

           Have you ever had THE book? You know, the one that makes your head spin? Like when the character's heart breaks, yours does too. When they're happy, you feel like you can bounce off the walls. When they fall in love, your heart is soaring with them. When they meet their dream guy, you wish some one could hold you like he does. When they hate someone, you find yourself hating that same imaginary person. And when they are about to do something stupid, you scream at the book and throw it across the room. ;)

           These are the books that I am searching for to give to you. Ones that makes your head spin and so on. These are the reasons why I love to read; I love to feel the emotion when I am sad, or in need of some emotion. I love when I can give other people the opportunity to feel all of this, and that is why I made this blog.

             See you tomorrow!

                    -KRISTEN

Nevermore

                 Hey guys!!

             Aaaaaahhhhhh! I am sooooo excited to familiarize you with the book Nevermore by Kelly Creagh. This is my favorite book at the time! I finished it a while ago, but I NEED to blog about it.

(it might be a little creepy)

             When cheerleader, Isobel Lanley, is assigned to work with goth, Edgar Allen Poe fan, Varen Nethers, on an English lit project, she is swept up into a scary-wonderful world.

             At first, Isobel just thought that Varen was a weirdo, but then she was taken into his world. As Varen and Isobel grow closer, a dark force is keeping them apart. It wants to take Varen for its own, and for Isobel, that is not an option. Will all of Isobel's fighting pay off, or will Varen be taken from her forever?

             I balled after I read this book! And, after I finished it, when I would tell people about it, I would start to get teary-eyed and have tears rolling down my face! ;). Creagh does an amazing job of introducing the characters and building on that. I really hope that you absolutely love this book!

                See you tomorrow!

                         -KRISTEN

Timeless

  
      Hey guys!

             Today I am going to introduce you to the book Timeless, by Alexandra Monir. This book made me cry!! It was soo good, I spent most of my night last night finishing it!!!

             When Michele Windsor's mom dies, she is forced to move in with her rich, aristocratic grandparents. When she moves from Los Angeles to New York City, Michele finds their biggest family secret. In her grandparent's house, she obtains an ancestor's diary that has the power to send her back to the 1910's. There, in the midst of balls and gowns, Michele meets the young man with striking blue eyes who has been haunting her dreams all her life. Soon, she finds herself falling for him, and into an otherworldly romance.

             Now, Michele is leading a double life, struggling to balance her high school world while sneaking away to the past. But when she finds out a terrible discovery,she is on a race through time to save the one she loves, and their fate.

             Monir does a great job of getting you to feel the emotion that she is putting out. Although, this story is a little slow, it gets your mind spinning!!

             See you tomorrow!

                    -KRISTEN

Fairest

 
  Hey guys!

          So, umm, today I am going to start with the book Fairest by Gail Carson Levine. I thought that this book was good. It was a little slow throughout the story and I only had a few moments when I couldn't wait to turn the page. Even so, I did actually like this book. It had a good message which was that it is not the outside that counts, It is what is on the inside that you really want to nourish. I know that this is really cheesy, but Levine presents it in a new way. If you disagree or have something to add on, please let me know!

         Alright, so Aza is as ugly as a ogre but has the most beautiful singing voice in all of Ayorthaian. She was left in an inn and taken in by the innkeeper and his wife. When she goes to Ontio Castle, Prince Ijori is drawn to it, and evil Queen Ivi wants to use it for her own ends. Queen Ivi will do anything to make sure that she remains the fairest in the land. Anything.

         So as I said before, the story is slow but effective. Aza is a great character for modern teen pressures that is set in the time of Kings and Queens.

          ***Also, I would like to apologize for a earlier post about the book The Hobbit. I was too harsh on it and would like to say that I am sorry for that. I still would not recommend it, but I know that some people do like it. ***

                 See you tomorrow!

                        -KRISTEN

Evermore (second book)

       Hey guys!

          So I am not even joking when I say that the Evermore series is one of the BEST series that I have ever had the pleasure of reading!!!!!!! I just finished the second book and can't wait until my reserves on the other ones finally come in!!!

          I am not going to tell you about the second book because that might give away the first book, but let me tell you it is amazing!! Alyson Noel does a FANTABULOUS job of bringing all elements of emotion into this series. These books have me going-out-of-my-mind captivated. I seriously need you guys to read these books and give me feedback on if you like it or not. (I will probably kill you if you say you HATE it, though. ;* )

          What is your guys' perception on this series? Is it different then mine or do you agree with me?

             See you tomorrow!
                      
                     -KRISTEN

Evermore

    Hey guys!

       So I am just going to jump right in and say that I absolutely ADORE the book Evermore by Alyson Noel. It is such an amazing story about love, loss, tragedy, and obsession. I literally just finished reading it and came right up to blog.

       Sixteen-year-old Ever Bloom is living with her aunt after her family died in a car crash. She was the only survivor. Ever can see peoples auras, hear thoughts, and know someones entire life with only one touch. Ever hates it and just wants to be normal. She hides behind sweatshirts and ear buds, to drown out peoples thought and to avoid contact.
 
       Then she encounters Damen, a new transfer student who is unmistakably hot and has everyone in love with him... including Ever. Ever feels some strange pull towards Damen. He is the only one who can silence a whole room when he talks and makes her skin tingle. As Ever is drawn deeper into his world, she learns and sees stuff that will change her and everyone around her forever.

        Alyson does a fantastic job of really connecting you with the characters and their story. I can NOT wait to read the second book in this passionate series!!!

                 See you tomorrow!

                                                              -KRISTEN

Response

Hey guys!

      So I am still working on my book, but I have some comments to answer. Umm, so actually no, I have never tripped going out of the library, but I have almost got hit by a car. TOTALLY MY FAULT!!!

      Also, someone asked about why don't I use digital books. Well that is because of how I get the books. You have to use a Nook or one of those other electronics ( I can't think of any more:) ). I like the feel of turning the page and the rush of going to the library. I know that I am a dork, please don't comment on that. Ha Ha.

      Although, I have thought about getting one, but I always talk my self out of it. I mean I can't even bring it to school and that is what I do half of the time I am there. Again, please don't comment on that.

      Thank you all sooo much for your comments and views. Please follow me and see what I have to say every day. Keep the comments coming!

           See you tomorrow!

                     -KRISTEN

Quick Tip

Hey guys!

         I GET A BOOK TODAY!!!!!!!! Wazoo!!

        Just wanted to let you guys know that if you have tried any of my suggestions, or have some to suggest, please tell me. I  would love to hear all of your thoughts!

   ** Last day of school tomorrow **

       See you tomorrow!
              -KRISTEN      

Quick Tip

        Hey guys!

             Still no book soooo... more tips! Whohoo!

            So, you know that I hate buying books because I am NOT going to read them again. I mean, why spend all that money when you can go to your local library and get unlimited books for free? Alright, so I get embarrassed sometimes because I bring like eight books out of the library at once. If this is what is holding you back, I have a simple solution. Almost every library gives out bags for you to carry your books in, so that is an easy solution that will let you get as many books as you like.

            In other news, today at school, I broke a desk and fell out of my chair in two different classes. It is safe to say that I am a klutz. Ha Ha.

          See you tomorrow!

                   -KRISTEN

Quick Tip

 Hey guys!

       So since I don't have another book yet, I am going to grace you with another quick tip! ( sorry. book coming soon! )

        So if you know anyone who gets bored easily while reading, or you are one of those people, this is for you.

          When you start to read, turn on some music. That is what I do sometimes. If I have a bad book, but I want to finish it, I turn on some music. It gives your mind a kind of freedom, so you don't have to only concentrate on your book. Like, for example, right now I am listening to music writing this. It is very inspirational.

        Try it out and tell me if you like it or not. I except all opinions! :)

            See you tomorrow!

                        -KRISTEN

Immortal Beloved

Hey guys!

        So today I am going to spend a very short time discussing the book Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan. I did not like it right from the beginning!!!

        Okay, so being truthful, it doesn't completely suck the first few pages. It still doesn't grab your attention like a great, or even a good book does. I read like, the first six pages then skipped to the middle, then the end. I got the whole first book by those few pages.

        The moral of this passage is... DON'T READ IT!!! ( of course unless you like reading books that make you want to throw it out the window )

           See you tomorrow!
                    - KRISTEN

A Need so Beautiful

      Hey guys!

           I am so excited to introduce to you A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young. This book is riveting and keeps you in a trance till the end.

           Charlotte's best friend thinks she is psychic and her boyfriend thinks she's cheating, but really Charlotte is a Forgotten. She is a kind of angel that feels the Need - a powerful, uncontrollable draw to help someone, no matter what. This is taking a toll on Charlotte's life. She wants to be normal, to help her best friend's out of control life, and to be in her boyfriends arms forever, but her own life is in jeopardy of disappearing completely.

                           Will she choose her destiny, or will she fight for her humanity?

                           YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! It got me right from the beginning and kept me in.

            See you tomorrow!

                    -KRISTEN

The Poison Diaries

   Hey guys!

         So last night I finished the book The Poison Diaries by Maryrose Wood. To be truthful, I thought this book had a slow beginning and could be kind of confusing, but in the long run, it was a great book!

         Alright so Jessamine Luxson is sixteen and still not able to go into her fathers apothecary garden. Then one day a man with a boy shows up. This man runs a nuthouse in the town and claims that this boy, Weed, was curring the patients. Mr. Luxson took him in and for a while, all Weed did was sit in the "basement". Then Jessamine got him to go on walks and eat and finally, Weed slept upstairs and did chores.

         Jessamine thinks she loves Weed, but is confused when she sees him talking to no one in the gardens and looking hurt every time that she plucks a flower. The truth is that Weed has a dark secret that will change everything.


         As slow and confusing as it was at first, Wood makes up for it by making the book be the tragic love story it is.*I almost cried at the end*

            See you tomorrow!

                     -KRISTEN

Invisible Girl

     
       Hey guys

            So today I am going to talk about the book Invisible Girl by Mary Hanlon Stone. This book is super inspiring!!! Also, a really big point in this story is to not EVER be afraid to speak up and be yourself!

            When Stephanie is abandon by her mother in Boston, her dad sends her away to Los Angeles to live with Annie and her very wealthy family. As Stephanie hangs out with Annie's friends, she thinks that she has to lie to fit in...so that is what she does. No one knows the real her and she is tortured. But then a new girl shows up and Annie's queenbee status is on the brink of extinction. Although this girl is shy, she is confident with who she is and won't let Annie and her followers change her.

            I really loved this book! It is so hard for girls and guys both to stand up for themselves. They think that the only choice they have is what is infront of them and they don't realize that there is always a way out. Stone does a great job of presenting a girl who is just like this (see above) and countering her with a self confident girl who is incharge of her own life.


                           See you tomorrow!

                                          -KRISTEN

The Game

Hey guys!

       So I finally got some books!!!! This first one that I am going to describe is The Game by Teresa Toten.

       Dani Webster has suffered beatings from her father since she was in kindergarden. To escape, Dani and her sister Kelly play The Game. They went on quests to vanquish evil and save the goddess. All of that, though, is now a hazy memory as Dani lifts her head from the floor of the isolation room at Riverwood Clinic, a facility for "teens with problems"

       Dani stays here,trying to mend not only the phisical trauma, but a deeper one that she neither knows of, or can confront... YET.
With the help of some new friends, Dani develops the courage to face her deeply disfunctional family and a terrible secret. She must eleminate The Game forever.

       Teresa Toten does an AMAZING job of making you feel like you are there! Wether you're Dani, or watching her life pan out, you feel conected.

       It is a very hard job for a writer to get their readers to feel connected in this way, but Teresa Toten does a nearly perfect job of it! I can't wait for you to expierience this rush of adrenaline and heart-break as much you do in this book!

  

            See you Tomorrow,

                     -KRISTEN

Quick Tip

Hey guys!

       So I don't have a book right now so I am just going to be giving some tips,sorry.

       Alright, so when you finish a really good book and you see someone struggling or bored out of there mind with the book their reading, offer up some ideas on books that you've read. Don't be selfish! Also, though, make sure that before you start listing off all of your books, that you ask them their taste because if they don't like the books you like, they will just space out and you will be waisting your time. But when they do take your advise, it feels really good, trust me.

        Also, I like to tell everyone about my books in detail, so no one really listens. BUT, if you are like me you need to tell someone, so that is why I started my blog. You should too! You get to tell everybody who comes to your page about your books and they will actually listen!!! And you get the satisfaction of knowing that people will go out and READ the books you told them about. How cool is that?!?

            See you tomorrow,
                        KRISTEN

     

The Hobbit

Hey guys!

        So right now I'm just going to tell you a little about the book I'm reading in school.

        It's called The Hobbit and I HATE it!!! Truth be told, I usually just take out my own book and read it while listening to the Hobbit. Yeah, you read me. We don't even read it. We have to listen to the freakin thing. Even thought I don't like the book, the man who reads it is super very good!

        I am not EVEN going to start telling you guys about this one. I mean, my aunt really loves the J.R Tolkien trilogy Lord of the Rings, but she doesn't really like The Hobbit, which, by the way, is the unannounced first book of Lord of the Rings.

        I myself do not really like the Lord of the Rings. But know this: I will never again read or advise people to read The Hobbit.

     See you tomorrow
                -KRISTEN

Quick Tip

Hey guys!

      Just a quick post about book styles.

      When you find a style of book that you like whether it be reality-fiction, non-fiction, magic...etc. you should stick with it. Of course! But also, you should try to widen your horizon. For example: I really like books with magic in them-duh!-but I took a chance and read some reality-fiction and LOVED IT!!!


      So, In conclusion, don't just stick to one genre, take a chance and "jump". That being said, I still do and will always HATE books based on animals!


      For all you mothers, happy Mothers Day!!!


    See you tomorrow!

               -KRISTEN

Girl in the Steel Corset

  Hey guys,

       Today I'm going to write about the Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross. This book is about a girl, Finley Jayne, who has a dark power inside of her. Finley joins Griffin King and his group of misfits to stop the Machinist, the mastermind behind a bunch of automaton crimes.

       The machinist wants to break the trust between Finley, Griffin, Emily, Sam, and Jasper. At this test of trust, Finley needs to decide which side she's on.

       This book is AMAZING!!! It is part of a series and I can't wait to read the second book!!!

          See you tomorrow,

                    -KRISTEN

13 to Life

Hey guys!

     I am just sooo excited to tell you about this new book I read, 13 to Life!! This book has everything in it: romance, jealousy, action, and betrayal!

     After Jessie Gillmansens mom dies, everything changed, even her home town of Junction. All Jessie wants to do is graduate high school and get out of Junction, but showing a new hot guy around school, Pietr Rusakova, is not helping her fly under the radar. Jessie is going to soon find out that Pietr and his family are more than good looks and a pretty accent and is hiding a dark and dangerous secret that could change Junction forever.

    This book is part of a series. No, I will not be writing about the other books because there are four others and if-when- you like this book, the others just keep getting better! 

         I just finished the fourth book and got a reserve on the fifth, but it doesn't come out until august!!! My life sucks!

    I almost forgot, the other four books are: Secrets and Shadows, Bargains and Betrayals, Destiny and Deception, and Rivals and Retributions.

    These books broke my heart, got my adrenaline up, and made me fall in love. There hilarious and wonderful and I loved them from the first page!!!!

          Have fun,
               - KRISTEN

Spell Bound

Hey guys!


      So today I wasn't sure if I should tell you guys about the sequel to the book Hex Hall, only because It kinda gives you an idea of how the first book ends. But, since I just told you there was a second book, I figured that you would already suspect that she doesn't die in the first book, so here it goes.


      This next book - the sequel - is Spell Bound. After Sophie Mercer kills her demonic grandma, she has her powers bound. Her warlock boyfriend turns out to be a member of the Eye, and she is having problems deciding her love interest in her fiance, Cal.(yeah, that is a whole nother level of complicated!)

      Sophie needs to find her mom and the only place she knows where to start is the Brannicks, a group of women who want to kill all prodigium. The Brannicks know a war is coming and they think that Sophie is the only one who can stop the world from ending.

      But without her magic, Sophie is not sure. The only spell that can give her her magic back is at Hex Hall, now the headquarters of the evil Casnoffs. With the help of Jenna - the vamp - Archer, Cal, and her ghost sidekick, can Sophie get her powers back in time to stop the war that is at hand?

      I LOVE this series front and back! I hope that all you book lovers like it too.

        see ya tomorrow,
                         KRISTEN

Hex Hall

Hey guys!

      I just finished an amazingly awesome book, except it is a sequel so I have to start with the first book or you might quite possibly get confused.:0).

      So this book is called Hex Hall. It's about a teenage girl, Sophie Mercer, who is a witch. After an incident involving prom, another girl, and a possessed boy, she is sent off to a school for witch delinquents. Her non-magic mother is supportive of her and only talks to her warlock father when absolutely necessary. At this school, Sophie meets other prodigium: fairies, witches, and shape-shifters.

      Following her first day, she makes three new enemies, develops a major crush on a warlock, and has a pink-crazed vampire for a roommate. Also, she found out that some thing is lurking in the shadows, killing people. So, all in all, it was a very productive day. As a series of chilling events unravel, Sophie finds herself the target of a secret society who wants to kill all prodigium.

      Just to recap, this is the first book. I will write about the second book in this bone-chilling series tomorrow,so... READ IT!



               See you tomorrow!

                                   KRISTEN

Just Past Midnight

Hey guys!

           Today I'm gonna talk about the amazing book Just Past Midnight by Amanda Stevens. This book is for those of you who like  a little mystery and romance in a book.

           In this book, the main character, Dr. Dorian Walsh, is being stalked by a guy who thinks that he is in love with her. She has moved everywhere and still can't shake him off. Ever since that night her senior year, he has killed every one who has ever gotten close to her.

           Now she meets a guy, Richard Berkely, and he won't let up on getting to know her. He has a secret up his sleeve and one that, with his plan, might get him killed. Dorian doesn't want him to die, but she finds her self falling in love with him. What will she do? Choose love, or choose life?

           This book is probably best read by a mature audience because the story itself is confusing and kind of hard to follow(but it is sooo worth it!). Also, because of some passionate parts in the book.

                      See you tomorrow
                                  -KRISTEN

Sarah Dessen books

       Hey guys!
       So today I am going to start with my favorite author to date, who is Sarah Dessen. She has written eleven books: Along for the Ride, Dreamland, How to Deal, Just Listen, Keeping the Moon, Lock and Key, Someone like you, That Summer, This Lullaby, The Truth about Forever, and finally, What Happened to Goodbye. This long list of fantastic books is just that, fantastic. Sarah Dessen has a perfect view of what happens in our lives that can be related to by teenagers and grown-ups alike! I strongly advise you to read these books in your free time! They are all about the hard job of growing up: The difficulties they face, the new lifestyles they go through, their love lives, and the friendships they make.

       I was going to spend a day talking about each of these books, but there's just so many other books that i have to get to, i figured that i would rap this section all into one. One of the coolest things about these books is that they all play a part in one another.


       In each one of these books, the character faces something different and new. I promise you that by the time you finish this list I'm giving you, you will love Sarah Dessen as much as I do!

Introduction

        Hey guys, It's Kristen. This blog is going to be about all things books: authors, titles, series, everything. All I know is going to go into this, book by book, day by day.

        The first series I remember reading was Nancy Drew. I remember always wanting to be like the person in the book I was reading, and I am still like that today. I love fiction, always have, always will. You will never see me writing about a book centered around an animal or a real person unless I have to read it for school. I love all books - save for the ones I just mentioned - from gory, ( you must read Dia Reeves' Bleeding Violet) to true love ( read all Sarah Dessen books). There have only been a handful of books that I started to read, but never finished because I could not put myself through any more torture.

        Before you ask, yes, I do judge a book by It's cover... USUALLY. After the cover has passed my first test, I move to the inside of the jacket for my final evaluation. This might seem a little weird or crazy, but I just don't want to waste my time reading books that aren't worth it. And no, I don't like reading books twice. In fact, I hate it. I just get books from the library because what is the point of reading them again if I already know the plot of the book, right? But, when I do get a Barnes and Noble gift card, well, let's just say that their food is delicious!
(I know i should have put this as my first post, and I meant to, I just forgot to post it)
        See you tomorrow,
                       - Kristen