This Friday, rather than bring you another review, I want to take this time to really reflect on what I’m thankful for. I know Thanksgiving was yesterday, but as I’m sure all of you were, I was spending time with my family and eating delicious food. But I think it’s important that on Thanksgiving, and every other day of the year, we take note of what we are thankful for. Here is a short list of just a few things I am (or try to be) thankful for every day: (Baby Kim from her freshman year of college.) 1. I am thankful to have the opportunity to attend a beautiful…
Top 5 Wednesday: Thanksgiving Round 2
As the trend continues, this weeks topic was to talk about the books you’re thankful for. Since I already did that, I’m going to talk about why I’m thankful to have books and reading in my life. 1. Books help pass the time. Whenever I need to kill five minutes, I pull out a book. My one rule when going shopping for purses is that it must be big enough to hold a a good book in it. Waiting in line at the grocery store? Going to the bathroom? Hiding out from a party that wasn’t as great as you thought it would be? Your book will always be there…
Top 10 Tuesday: Thanksgiving
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It’s a fun way for bloggers all over the Internet to connect and post the things they love about books. This week I am dedicating my post to the books and authors I am thankful to have in my life. 1. The Harry Potter Series (of course!) Thank you for spurring my love of reading and showing me what true friendships should be. 2. George Orwell Thank you for writing stories that matter and reminding people that words can pack a powerful punch. 3. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Thank you for showing me that a little crazy can…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein. 2. I just got home for Thanksgiving break last night. I’m so pumped for mashed potatoes and rolls! I hope you guys have lots to be thankful for this year. 3. 4. Here is a definitive list of the most beautiful book covers in 2015 as told by Buzzfeed. I personally really love #3 and #27. 5. Guess who turns 21 this weekend? This girl. And she will be celebrating with some new books! (She hopes.) Happy reading (and happy Thanksgiving), Kimberly
All the Bright Places : A Review
Title: All the Bright Places Author: Jennifer Niven Genre: Young Adult Non-Fiction Quotation:“The great thing about this life of ours is that you can be someone different to everybody.” Would recommend to: anyone who has previously given up on young adult novels but wants to try again. (As you can see, I bought this book from Target. It was a great purchase at a great price!) I was pleasantly surprised (and also emotionally destroyed) by Jennifer Niven’s book. Here are my initial thoughts upon completion: 1. Well that was fast. The story takes off from the moment you crack the cover — and I LOVED it. There was no waiting around for the story…
Top 5 Wednesday: Hunger Games Moments
With the release of the final Hunger Games movie coming out on Friday, there isn’t a more fitting topic than to talk about our favorite Hunger Games moments! As always, I’m going to be honest with you guys — I haven’t seen Mockingjay Part 1 yet, but I did read the book! Let’s get started! 1. “I volunteer as tribute.” Probably the most iconic moment in the whole series. Readers truly understand how much Prim means to Katniss in time between Prim’s name being called and Katniss volunteering to take her place. She knows she is walking to her death, but her sister is worth so much more than that.…
Top 10 Tuesday: Quotes
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It’s a fun way for bloggers all over the Internet to connect and post the things they love about books. I know I posted a few weeks ago about my favorite quotations, but here I am again with another post all about my favorite quotes from the last year or so. 1. “Figure out what you want. Say it loud. Then shut up.” Amy Poehler — Yes Please This is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received from a book. Amy speaks to me. Never be ashamed of what you want — if…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “Asshole: A Theory” by Aaron James. 2. This is your yearly reminder to go to the dentist (even if it’s your least favorite place in the world) and avoid my fate of having two cavities filled on the same day and getting a root canal for Christmas. 3. 4. After the week I have experienced at my university, and the weekend Paris and the world faced, we definitely need this list of books from Buzzfeed that is guaranteed to restore our faith in humanity. Terrible things happen in the world, all we can do is come together and unite as a stronger force after they…
Subliminal: A Review
Title: Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior Author: Leonard Mlodinow Genre: Non-Fiction Quotation: “That realization doesn’t bother me; it gives me a greater appreciate of my unseen partner, my unconscious, always providing the support I need as I walk and stumble my way through life.” Would recommend to: people who are introspective about their behavior / readers who want to branch out from fiction This is one of the first books I’ve read that has no story-line. I usually stick to the fiction side of the bookstore, but I am really happy I chose to sneak out of my comfort zone with this choice. While I was reading this book, I had a…
Top 5 Wednesday: Books I Never Finished [OOPS!]
Today I’m going to be confessing yet another book faux-pas — Sometimes I’ve started books…and never finished them. BUT I WILL. One day. Eventually. When I muster up the courage to pick it up again and actually finish it. Here’s my shameful list. 1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen I almost finished this one! And then sophomore year of college started. I promise I’ll get around to it. Hopefully over Thanksgiving break! 2. The Great Gastby by F. Scott Fitzgerald I’ve seriously been meaning to read this classic since high school. I’ve started it many a time, but I’ve just never gotten into it. I will keep trying though, I…
