tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46695420921387266072024-03-08T03:34:23.826-08:00Adventures with a Book NerdAdventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.comBlogger496125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-70434456267119385412018-07-21T22:29:00.000-07:002018-07-21T22:30:01.239-07:00The Weekly Recap: The One in Which Mario and Luigi Moved In (Week of 7/15/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about our week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">My Life</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have new roommates. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-01xBZo9OcTmDqKPiBqoMr_wCUPdvXsvxyytkxv5FHdZMx0caXSYd1PzyHqqr80DmhDc4zoj7rMHfoWtIo1jFJNn-rz7q8D0u6IGRZY1T_waVSLj01zkfw0yO9SvOdJTymMu8peTQusE/s1600/DSC_0416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-01xBZo9OcTmDqKPiBqoMr_wCUPdvXsvxyytkxv5FHdZMx0caXSYd1PzyHqqr80DmhDc4zoj7rMHfoWtIo1jFJNn-rz7q8D0u6IGRZY1T_waVSLj01zkfw0yO9SvOdJTymMu8peTQusE/s400/DSC_0416.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
LOOK HOW CUTE THEY ARE. LOOK. I CAN'T. I love goldfish. I mean, just look at their faces! They are messy little shits though. My god, the number of PWCs I've done for these guys already is absurd. But, all is forgiven when they start begging for food again. 😂<br />
<br />
I didn't post anything last week because, well, I didn't feel like it. So there. 😂<br />
<br />
I don't really have much else to talk about, so until next week, happy reading!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Currently Reading</span></b></span><br />
<img alt="Yesterday I Was the Moon" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525609692l/36950224.jpg" width="240" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36950224-yesterday-i-was-the-moon" target="_blank">Goodreads</a><br />
Back to poetry! Ahhh how I missed it. :)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What I Read</span></b></span><br />
I didn't finish anything, but I did get most of the way through Yesterday I Was the Moon.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Books I Have Acquired</span></b></span><br />
Nada.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What's Happening This Week? </span></b></span><br />
I actually have no clue what's happening this week for the blog. Maybe a review, maybe a discussion post, maybe nothing. Only time will tell. ;)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Song of the Week</span></b></span><br />
THEY HAVE RETURNED.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ahvkAPbPGKw/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ahvkAPbPGKw?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8M2gWRMj0Y4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8M2gWRMj0Y4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Instagram Pic of the Week</span></b></span> </div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlgihrgFQAt/" data-instgrm-version="9" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlgihrgFQAt/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-07-21T21:15:13+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jul 21, 2018 at 2:15pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Before You Go...</b></span></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li><script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Lefty over at <a href="https://leftyreads.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Left-Handed Book Lover</a> tagged me to do that <a href="https://leftyreads.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/mid-year-book-freak-out-tag/" target="_blank">Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag</a>. Thanks, Lefty! </li>
</ul>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Question of the Week</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What's your favorite summer time activity? Let me know in the comments. :)</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-11703615318838396102018-07-12T00:00:00.000-07:002018-07-12T00:00:05.111-07:00Let's Discuss: Seven Reasons Why Poetry is Becoming one of my Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s1600/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s640/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
I don't know if you guys know this or not, but I've been reading a lot of poetry lately. At least, more than I ever had. You see when I was younger I always thought that poetry was boring, dull, and didn't have nearly enough stabbing. But I recently read my first collection of poetry, and well.... <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://giphy.com/embed/l1AvzOcybgkRFy5gI" width="480"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/filmeditor-will-ferrell-elf-l1AvzOcybgkRFy5gI">via GIPHY</a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
Here are seven reasons why poetry is becoming a personal favorite of mine. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">1.) The Lyrical Writing Style</span></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I've recently found out that I'm a fan of more lyrical writing style, and poetry has a lot of that. Now, that's not to say that that all poets write like this, but I absolutely love it when they do. It's almost as if you can hear them speaking to you, conveying their message in a beautiful, powerful, and whimsical way. In fact, one of my favorite books of ever, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29957508-serenity" target="_blank">Serenity by India R. Adams</a>, has a very lyrical writing style. You could say that I'm a fan. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">2.) The Messages</span></i></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
A lot of poetry often has deep meanings, even if they don't appear to, or if you just don't understand it yourself (which is totally okay). But I love rereading poems, and figuring out what the different metaphors, and intricate diction choices. Sometimes I fully relate to what the poet's message is, and sometimes I can't. However I've found that a lot of poets talk about really powerful themes like mental health and social justice, which are always fun and/or interesting to read. There's always just a wide range of messages and themes that a poem can hold, and I'm rambling but I just love uncovering all of them.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">3.) The Speed</span></i></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Okay, this one may seem a little superficial, but it's true nevertheless. I find it odd that I can get more out of a poem that took me thirty seconds to read then a book that took me a week to read. Don't get me wrong, I love my big books. It's just nice to be able to get a good emotional and fulfilling read from something that doesn't take up a ton of time. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">4.) The Emotion that can be Conveyed </span></i></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I feel like with a lot of poetry the emotions that authors want us to feel are just directly shot at our hearts, unlike in a full length novel where there's the plot and the character development and all of that fun stuff that can sometimes mask the emotional heart shots that authors throw at us. Again, there's nothing wrong with those novels (I mean, who doesn't love a good novel?), it's just nice to sometimes be pummeled to the ground with just five lines of poetry. <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>5.) The Connections we can Make</i></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I found that it's easier (for me at least) to make emotional connections with the works of poets than with other different types of authors. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I'm better able to feel the emotions of the poets I read, or because I was able to read more of their work? I don't know, just something I discovered.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>6.) The Variety </i></span></span> <br />
There are lots of different types of poetry, different styles of poetry, and many different ways to write poetry. Which is why it can be incredibly easy, and also incredibly difficult to find poetry you like. I find that some people will read a poem by one person, not like it, and then claim that the just don't like all of poetry. Which is odd. Would the same be said if the person had read a novel? The thing about poetry is that you have to find the styles that you enjoy, just like with books. I know that there are kinds of poems I just don't like (I've read them!), but does that mean I dislike all of poetry? Well, you're reading this so I guess you know the answer.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">7.) The Diversity </span></i></span> <br />
I've also found that the world of poetry is very diverse, I might even dare to say more diverse than YA. The topics and situations that are discussed by poets are often more personal, and come from experiences that they themselves faced. So because of that you are bound to get a lot of diverse poems and experiences.<br />
<br />
<i>So what do you think? Are you a fan of poetry? If so, what collection of poems do I need to read? Let me know in the comments. 😁 </i> </div>
</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-9236007055897348512018-07-07T21:30:00.000-07:002018-07-07T21:57:35.829-07:00The Weekly Recap: The One in Which I Became Four Times Less Wise (Week of 7/1/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about our week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>My Life</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As you may have guessed from the post title, I got my wisdom teeth out this week. It was time, they were growing in sideways, and honestly I just wanted to get it over with. So on Friday my mom (thanks mom) drove me to get all four of my wisdom teeth extracted. I was really great for the first hour after I woke up (mostly from still being wonky off of the drugs they gave me), and that's how we got gems like this...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubiBNccT0wJOOVFQID4GIcETBjMOMl46m6ZdYnBzbCJeBq4anyr-b-5sVedjNPa4aC12Rks3DWPVTGd8NSDkWr1iVrS9VEHsus_ut9R192-AvRp9vuS4AfJI0FQmnXRe0Q_vBLvl7jTs/s1600/Snapchat-2036023079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubiBNccT0wJOOVFQID4GIcETBjMOMl46m6ZdYnBzbCJeBq4anyr-b-5sVedjNPa4aC12Rks3DWPVTGd8NSDkWr1iVrS9VEHsus_ut9R192-AvRp9vuS4AfJI0FQmnXRe0Q_vBLvl7jTs/s400/Snapchat-2036023079.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On top of that I realized shortly after my mom got a call from the doctor that he used the long lasting numbing stuff on my mouth, meaning that I was not able to feel or properly move my mouth until one in the morning. To put that in perspective my appointment was at eleven in the morning. That was rough. <br />
<br />
Other than that I don't really have much to report. I basically just stayed home for the Fourth of July and worked. Nothing too terribly exciting. However this week I gotta head back to the teaching hospital for another appointment. Only one this time, but still, gotta hate that drive. But, until next week, happy reading!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Currently Reading</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Capture Me" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525724480l/40057104.jpg" width="133" /><img alt="Book of Love Poetry" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1347709935l/292085.jpg" width="129" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40057104-capture-me" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292085.Book_of_Love_Poetry" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What I Read</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Didn't have anytime to read this week, and I probably won't have much time next week either since I gotta head back to the teaching hospital to check in with a doctor. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Books I Have Acquired</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nothing this week. Look at how good I was! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What's Happening This Week?</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I'm gonna be talking about five reasons poetry has become a favorite of mine, and I might get a review up if I have time (but I'm making no promises). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Song of the Week</span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V-rtR_Eus6s/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-rtR_Eus6s?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Instagram Pic of the Week</span></b></span></div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk1MYDsFe_o/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.24074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk1MYDsFe_o/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-07-05T01:14:19+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jul 4, 2018 at 6:14pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Before you Go...</span></b></span> </div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li>Nicole over at <a href="https://feedyourfictionaddiction.com/" target="_blank">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a> made <a href="http://avalinahsbooks.space/tweetdeck-book-bloggers/" target="_blank">this super informative post</a> all about how she uses TweetDeck to stay organized on <a href="http://avalinahsbooks.space/" target="_blank">Avalinah's Books</a>. </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Question of the Week</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you prefer to cook your meals, or eat out? Let me know in the comments below. :) </div>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-72678938568976722802018-07-06T00:00:00.000-07:002018-07-06T00:00:11.505-07:00Blog Tour: Capture Me by Amber Thielman<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525724480l/40057104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Capture Me" border="0" height="400" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525724480l/40057104.jpg" width="265" /></a><b>Book:</b> Capture Me<br /><b>Author:</b> Amber Thielman<br /><b>Published: </b>May 28, 2018<br /><b>Publisher:</b> Self-Published<br /><b>Number of Pages:</b> 282<br />
<b>Tags: </b>Romance, Adult, Excerpt, Blog Tour<br /><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40057104-capture-me" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Me-Amber-Thielman-ebook/dp/B07CVDNV6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530414452&sr=1-1&keywords=Capture+Me+by+Amber+Thielman" target="_blank">Amazon</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Synopsis:</b> <i><span id="freeText16135689249209961148">Engaged, abducted, and falling for a man accused of murder. <br /><br />From
the outside, Kass has it all. She’s on the fast track to medical school
and newly engaged to the perfect guy, at least when he's sober. Beaten
down by his abuse, Kass turns to cutting, her success hanging on a
razor's edge. <br /><br />She impulsively offers a handsome hitchhiker a
ride to the next town. Logan seems kind, charming and sexy as hell until
he pulls a weapon, forcing her to drive him across the country. <br /><br />Logan
has no intention of hurting anyone. Falsely accused of his sister's
murder, he's on the run and in a race to find the true culprit. <br /><br />As
law enforcement closes in, Kass and Logan forge a deep connection, and
Kass must choose between a past she's not even sure she wants anymore or
a future that may not outlast the hour.</span></i><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black;"><span id="freeText16135689249209961148"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>An Excerpt of <i>Capture Me</i></b></span></span></span><i><span id="freeText16135689249209961148"> </span><span id="freeText16135689249209961148"> </span></i></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The bathroom door squeaked open, and she came out still holding a wet towel to her hair. Her complexion, now makeup-free, allowed the freckles on her nose cheeks to shine through. Although the mascara under her eyes had washed away, they were still dark with fatigue. Behind that, many years of emotional and physical turmoil.<br /><br />“Where are we headed tomorrow?” she asked, sitting down on the edge of the second bed as she dried her damp brown hair. She smelled merely of shampoo and soap, but the way her wet hair fell in tendrils down her back, Logan had some strange urge to reach out and touch her freshly-washed skin, to run his thumb over her lips, touch her hair. Kiss her.<br /><br />“You ask too many questions,” he said instead. He forced his gaze away, back to the darkness of the TV in front of him. On the other bed, Kass flopped onto her back, folding her hands over her stomach as she stared at the ceiling in silence.<br />“I’d ask less if you answered more,” she said.<br />“I told you, now is not the time.”<br /><br />“Are you dangerous, Logan?” Kass sat up on the bed and looked at him. Her head tilted slightly to the side as she stared him down. Logan stared back, trying to keep his gaze from skimming over the soft curve of her neck. She was chewing her lip again, and the desperate desire he had to take her in his arms and ravish her was overwhelming. He blew a breath out to compose himself and looked away.<br />“Do you think I’m dangerous?”<br /><br />Kass scoffed, but some hint of a tiny, annoyed smile appeared. It was gone before he could confirm that it was there. “I think you’re an idiot,” she said, and shrugged. “And I believe that you're trying to be scarier than you are. I believe you want me to be afraid of you because you’re scared of what will happen if you’re caught.”<br /><br />“What makes you think that? What makes you think I’m more than just some jailbreak, homicidal maniac trying to escape from the police?”<br /><br />“I don’t know.” Kass studied his face. Not for the first time, Logan felt oddly vulnerable under her steady gaze. “I guess I’m pretty familiar with bad people, Logan, and you just don’t seem like the bad guy you want to convince me that you are. Not to mention yourself.”<br /><br />“I kidnapped you at gun point,” Logan reminded her. “I’m no good person, Kass.”<br />“Well, you haven’t raped me or tried to strangle me.” She paused, and this time it was her who couldn’t hold the gaze between them. After a moment of silence, she leaned forward, propping her elbows up on her thighs. The fresh scent of soap lingered on her skin, intoxicating.<br /><br />“Tell me, Logan, who are you really?”<br />“I’m just a guy,” Logan said. “I’m a guy who has something that needs done, and you got involved without meaning to.”</span></span><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><span id="freeText16135689249209961148"> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1529093392p5/13538009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Amber Thielman" border="0" itemprop="image" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1529093392p5/13538009.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div>
Amber Thielman is an avid reader and writer of sexy romance books, always shaken up with a little darkness and suspense. She wrote her first 20-page novel when she was 13, and she’s been hooked ever since. Amber loves scary movies, autumn, and has an undying love for pumpkin-flavored anything. When she’s not writing, she enjoys riding her horse Reno, traveling, and spending time with her husband, their son Aidyn, their dogs (Willow & Max), and cat Simba in Southeast Idaho.<br />
<br />
You can find Amber on <a href="https://amberthielman.com/" target="_blank">her website</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/thieambe" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thieambe/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThieAmbe/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/matchbox_girl" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B00VX8S62W/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1?redirectedFromKindleDbs=true" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. <br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span> </div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-34761936735895209312018-07-03T00:00:00.000-07:002018-07-03T00:00:19.835-07:00The "All About Reading" Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HfxfqS-11RFbqMhUyhbuRl4gUXiiBwLFlPkYsFUqH-NaYDvYALYfLtAcPyXMyVtKfLOhxg51Gz43lXwHHholt35eFStVEqJqF-n8Ehb5uVkJU9UJp149s56IVlYNFc6DYucWT5kNj7I/s1600/Let%2527s+Do+a+Tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HfxfqS-11RFbqMhUyhbuRl4gUXiiBwLFlPkYsFUqH-NaYDvYALYfLtAcPyXMyVtKfLOhxg51Gz43lXwHHholt35eFStVEqJqF-n8Ehb5uVkJU9UJp149s56IVlYNFc6DYucWT5kNj7I/s640/Let%2527s+Do+a+Tag.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Y'all I was tagged by the wonderful Anne over at <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife" target="_blank">The Reading Life</a> to do the "All About Reading" Tag! You can check out her post and show her some love <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife/single-post/2018/06/19/All-About-Reading-Tag" target="_blank">here</a>. 😘<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">1.) What do you look for the most when you pick up a book?</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">a.) a beautiful writing style; b.) a character driven story; c.) a plot driven story </span></i></span><br />
Is all of the above an answer? lol I think that of the three though a character driven story is what I like the most. Yes, having a good plot is important, but I will trudge through <i>anything</i> if I like the characters enough. But if I don't like the characters? Then it doesn't really matter how amazing the plot or writing is, I'm just not gonna like it as much.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>2.) What are your pet peeves in books?</i></span></span><br />
I actually don't have very many pet peeves regarding books. But my biggest is when abusive love interests are made out to be desirable lovers. Cause who doesn't love being told what to do 24/7 and being constantly stalked and yelled at just because you talked to a friend that just happened to be a guy? I know I do. 🙄<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">3.) If you could print one quote on your wall, which one would it be?</span></i></span> <br />
Oh damn this is a hard one. I'll pick one bookish one and one non-bookish one. Okay? A good bookish one is<br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">"We'll just have to make better mistakes tomorrow."</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">-Alexandra Bracken, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10576365-the-darkest-minds" target="_blank">The Darkest Minds</a></span></i><br />
<br />
And then a good non-bookish quote is actually a song lyric. I'm kinda a big fan of Twenty One Pilots, and a lot of their lyrics are quotes by themselves. However, one of my favorites right now is<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Some see a pen, I see a harpoon"</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>-Twenty One Pilots, Ode to Sleep </i></span> <br />
<br />
<i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;">4.) Which genre would you like to explore more?</span></span></i><br />
I should really read more graphic novels. I really like them, but I just don't know about a lot of good ones. So, if you have any recommendations for graphic novels let me know!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">5.) Was there ever a movie adaptation you liked better than the book?</span></i></span> <br />
hahahahahahahahahahahahahhaahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah there's a reason the quote "Don't judge a book by its movie" was written.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">6.) If one of your favorite books would be adapted or get a new adaptation, which book would it be and what role would you like to play?</span></i></span><br />
Oh, I honestly don't know. Ummmmm, maybe <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29957486-rain?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Rain by India R. Adams</a>. It's a really awesome fantasy series that's really unique and unlike anything I had read before. It would (hopefully) make a good movie. As for who I would want to play... I honestly don't know. Maybe someone who I won't name because they aren't introduced until book two. ;)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">7.) A hyped book you wouldn't recommend at all?</span></i></span> <br />
Anything by Patrick Ness. I just can't get into his work. I have A Monster Calls checked out from the library, but I'm not expecting great things. I don't know, I've just never been able to get into his work. Though he is beloved by so many people it's actually kinda scary. 😅<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">8.) A book that highly influenced your life and way of thinking?</span></i></span> <br />
I don't think that there is one single book that has influenced my life and thinking. I like to think that each book can give me ideas or ways of viewing things, but I don't think that one book has impacted me that greatly.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">9.) Are you a fan of rereading books? Do you do it often?</span></i></span> <br />
I love to reread books that I loved! I don't do it as often as I should, but I do have some plans for some rereads in the works. 😉<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">10.) Which book title could easily be the title of your life? </span></i></span> <br />
Oh this is such a cool question! I think that it really depends on how I'm feeling. Lately though I guess it would be <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18336965-my-heart-and-other-black-holes?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga</a>.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">11.) Which book should be required reading for everyone?</span></i></span> <br />
I'm not one to shove books on people, but <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29957508-serenity?from_search=true" target="_blank">Serenity by India R. Adams</a> is amazing and y'all should really read it.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">12.) Who do you tag?</span></i></span> <br />
I'm tagging Greg over at <a href="http://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Haven</a>, Evelina over at <a href="http://avalinahsbooks.space/" target="_blank">AvalinahsBooks</a>, and Lefty over at <a href="https://leftyreads.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Left-Handed Book Lover</a>. Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-61025968070394817042018-06-30T21:00:00.000-07:002018-06-30T21:38:18.471-07:00The Weekly Recap: The One In Which I Was Eaten By School (Week of 6/24/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about our week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">My Life</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hola. It's me. Long time no see. How's everyone doing? Good I'd hope (though one can never really tell nowadays). Yes, I have somehow managed to (partially) crawl out of the blogging slump/school induced panic I was/am in enough to come back! The spring semester has ended and all I gotta say about that is </div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://giphy.com/embed/3o6vXVzKWtkOIpyNMs" width="480"></iframe><br />
<a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/hulu-funny-comedy-3o6vXVzKWtkOIpyNMs">via GIPHY</a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Honestly this past year of school has been one of the worst I've ever had. Seriously. I was out sick for almost half of it. I honestly don't know how I finished my classes. Oh yeah, I didn't lmao. And that brings us here. I'm taking one class officially (which I actually really like), and I'm unofficially working on three others. Yeah, my summer is being taken up with school, which I actually kinda like. I like school and learning, and it's honestly been a nice summer. I have a couple weekend trips I might be taking in late July/early August, and so I'm basically just working my way through the summer until I get to go on those. It's a lot of work, so I'm busy. And yet I still find the time to have multiple mental breakdowns. 😂😂</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm planning on doing some remodeling on the blog soon. I know that it feels like I'm constantly changing things around, but it's kinda what I do whenever I come back from a break. It might take me a bit to actually implement it on the blog, because (I'll give you a hint) I gotta do some painting first. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh! I also got my privacy policy up! So you can <a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/p/privacy.html" target="_blank">check it out here</a> if you'd like. :) And I just randomly signed up for Camp NaNoWrimo! I'm gonna get nothing written, but it's the thought that counts? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I guess that's all I have for you for right now. So, until you read whatever I write again, happy reading everybody! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Currently Reading</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Capture Me" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525724480l/40057104.jpg" width="211" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40057104-capture-me" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Goodreads will still tell you that I'm reading fourteen different books (whoops?), but I'm actively reading Capture Me by Amber Thielman.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What I Read</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="doll eyes." height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1519614452l/38750491.jpg" width="112" /><img alt="I Hope This Reaches Her in Time" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1511234868l/36633385.jpg" width="125" /><img alt="The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One (Women are Some Kind of Magic, #2)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1520291401l/39006052.jpg" width="134" /><img alt="Milk and Honey" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1491595510l/23513349.jpg" width="127" /><img alt="The Sun and Her Flowers" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1499791446l/35606560.jpg" width="129" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38750491-doll-eyes?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36633385-i-hope-this-reaches-her-in-time?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39006052-the-witch-doesn-t-burn-in-this-one" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23513349-milk-and-honey" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35606560-the-sun-and-her-flowers" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I've read a couple of things since you last heard from me, and most are collections of poetry! Here are some of the books I read. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Books I Have Acquired</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bought:</b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="I Wrote This For You" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1413756174l/13105527.jpg" width="129" /><img alt="glass girl. (dollhouse poems Book 2)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1529157754l/40540757.jpg" width="125" /><img alt="The Princess Saves Herself in this One (Women are Some Kind of Magic, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1462211636l/30075802.jpg" width="133" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13105527-i-wrote-this-for-you?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40540757-glass-girl" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30075802-the-princess-saves-herself-in-this-one?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the Library:</b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Paper Girls, Vol. 1 (Paper Girls, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1506952499l/28204534.jpg" width="129" /><img alt="The Price Guide to the Occult" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1516995207l/35879387.jpg" width="125" /><img alt="Jake, Reinvented (repackage)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484924077l/32941347.jpg" width="133" /><img alt="One Death, Nine Stories" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400890308l/20697443.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="As the Crow Flies" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1517467606l/29915104.jpg" width="161" /><img alt="A Girl Called Problem" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1367779585l/16200165.jpg" width="131" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28204534-paper-girls-vol-1?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35879387-the-price-guide-to-the-occult?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32941347-jake-reinvented" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20697443-one-death-nine-stories?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29915104-as-the-crow-flies?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16200165-a-girl-called-problem?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>For Review:</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Capture Me" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525724480l/40057104.jpg" width="133" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40057104-capture-me" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have acquired a ton of books, but does that really surprise anybody? Here are a few (I would show you all the books I've acquired, but that would take way too long and take up way too much space lol). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">What's Happening This Week?</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I'm going to be posting a lil something for the Capture Me blog tour, and I'm doing the "All About Reading" Tag. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Song of the Week</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Y'all know I'm always down for some Sickick. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4SCp4fQQgV4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4SCp4fQQgV4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Instagram Pics of the Week</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've changed my Instagram theme! Here are some of my favorite pictures that I've posted recently. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BikXSyOHZd4/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.24074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BikXSyOHZd4/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-05-09T19:19:51+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">May 9, 2018 at 12:19pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br /></div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkIvQKLFuoE/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkIvQKLFuoE/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-06-17T18:53:15+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jun 17, 2018 at 11:53am PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br />
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bisd1SNnjbQ/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bisd1SNnjbQ/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-05-12T22:50:55+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">May 12, 2018 at 3:50pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Before You Go...</span></b></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li>There is this <a href="https://www.nosegraze.com/book-bloggers-gdpr/" target="_blank">great post</a> from <a href="https://www.nosegraze.com/" target="_blank">Nose Graze</a> about the GDPR laws, and what you need to do to follow them. </li>
<li>Anne @<a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife" target="_blank">The Reading Life</a> did the <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife/single-post/2018/06/19/All-About-Reading-Tag" target="_blank">"All About Reading" Tag</a> and had some really good answers. (She even tagged me to do it!) </li>
<li>And finally Tiffany over at <a href="https://readbytiffany.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Read by Tiffany</a> asked if <a href="https://readbytiffany.wordpress.com/2018/06/29/are-book-reviews-underappreciated-in-the-blogging-community/" target="_blank">book reviews are underappreciated in the blogging community</a>. </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Question of the Week</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you could only use one color pen for the rest of your life, which color would you choose and why? Let me know in the comments down below. :) </div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-71173787926856400792018-04-10T00:00:00.000-07:002018-04-10T00:01:04.357-07:00Book Review: Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Hale Anderson, with Illustrations by Emily Carroll<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496087761l/34495927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Speak: The Graphic Novel" border="0" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496087761l/34495927.jpg" /></a><b>Book:</b> Speak: The Graphic Novel<br />
<b>Author:</b> Laurie Hale Anderson <br />
<b>Illustrator:</b> Emily Carroll<br />
<b>Published: </b>February 6, 2018<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Farrar, Straus and Giroux <br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 372<br />
<b>Format:</b> Hardcover<br />
<b>Source:</b> Bought <br />
<b>Rating: </b>3 Stars<br />
<b>Tags: </b>Graphic Novel, YA, Mental Health,<br />
Contemporary <br />
<b>Trigger Warning:</b> Rape, Self Harm <br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34495927-speak">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Graphic-Laurie-Halse-Anderson-ebook/dp/B0791K588R/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522916279&sr=1-1&keywords=speak+the+graphic+novel">Amazon</a> <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Synopsis:</b> <i>"Speak up for yourself-we want to know what you have to say." <br />
<br />
From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless--an outcast--because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. Through her work on an art project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night: She was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her. </i><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My Review</span></span></b></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
I have a confession. I didn't read the original book before this one, in fact, I didn't even know it existed. Whoops? Anyways I went into this with just the synopsis and a quick peak at the artwork inside. And I did enjoy this one, but not as much as I had hoped.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The best part of this book had to be the artwork. Carroll's art fit perfectly with the theme of the book. It was soft when it needed to be, and harsh when it called for it. I especially enjoyed Carroll's use of color, or, lack there of. By using greys and whites for her backgrounds, it really pops when she switched to solid black, and made it very impactful. Carroll has a very memorable art style, and I look forward to exploring more of her work.<br />
<br />
While the artwork was wonderful, I felt that the story was lacking. While I did enjoy the story, and understood the basics of it, I felt like it needed more. The story needed more detail, more writing, more, everything. Because I understood what the book was aiming for, but it felt incomplete. I wish that I had read the original version before the graphic novel version; would've made the experience more enjoyable.<br />
<br />
I did really enjoy seeing and reading about Melinda. I was able to connect with her in certain ways, and not in others. The way she though, some her actions, especially the views she had regarding her family. It was really interesting, actually; I had never seen anyone describe what she wanted with her family the way that she had. Besides for me of course. Melinda was a resilient character. It may not have seemed like it, but she really was. Another reason why I think that this story would be better as a full novel; we would've gotten to see more of Melinda. More of her bravery.<br />
<br />
So overall this was an okay graphic novel. While the artwork was stunning, I felt that the story was lacking. I would recommend giving this one a read after reading the novel first. Or if you just want a quick overview of the story, while being able to look at some great art, this one might just be for you. <i> </i></div>
<br />
<b>Follow Me:</b><br />
<a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/">Blog</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookish_anna/?hl=en">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/bookish_anna?lang=en">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/bookish_anna">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/adventures-with-a-book-nerd-14857823">Bloglovin'</a>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-6724052964782199632018-04-07T22:12:00.000-07:002018-04-07T22:12:53.612-07:00The Weekly Recap: New Desk New Me (Week of 4/1/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>
for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where
all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we
got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking
up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">My Life</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello everybody! I hope that you all had a wonderful week, and ware able to read some good stories. Today my mother and I went on a field trip...to Ikea. There I learned that I'm incredibly out of shape, and that my mom is an aggressive Ikea shopper. Seriously, she had no patience for slow walkers. So, I finally got a new desk! (Well technically it's a bar table but I'm going to be using it as a desk). The desk I have right now is just, not good. There's barely enough room to put my laptop on it. So I'll be able to do all of my work on this new one. Oh, and thank you to my mom (she brought the car that could carry it). Now I just need to put it together... may the odds be ever in my favor, lol. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was my first week back to my classes after spring break, and it was oddly nice. Usually I dread going back, but I enjoyed being back and getting into the groove of things. I'm getting close to being set to take some classes over the summer, with registration starting later this month. It's almost time, peeps! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a three day weekend for me, so I'll be around the interwebs, cleaning, catching up on some work, and (hopefully) setting up my new desk. Feel free to stop by and say hi, and have a great week! :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">Currently Reading</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="The Sleeper and the Spindle" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412343723l/23301545.jpg" width="149" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23301545-the-sleeper-and-the-spindle?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay but the artwork is so pretty I literally can't even. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">What I Read</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Speak: The Graphic Novel" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496087761l/34495927.jpg" width="141" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34495927-speak?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I finished Speak: The Graphic Novel last week and even wrote a review for it! It's been a while since I wrote one of those, so hopefully it doesn't suck, lol.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">Books I Have Acquired </span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One (Women are Some Kind of Magic, #2)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1520291401l/39006052.jpg" width="134" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39006052-the-witch-doesn-t-burn-in-this-one" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've heard amazing things about this author, and I've been wanting to read more poetry lately. So, this seemed like the perfect grab. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">Posts You Might Have Missed</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<ul>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-weekly-recap-all-hail-laptop-gods.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: All Hail the Laptop Gods (Week of 3/18/18) </a></li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/04/cover-reveal-giveaway-mercy-by-india-r.html" target="_blank">Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Mercy by India R. Adams</a></li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/04/lets-discuss-where-in-world-are-you.html" target="_blank">Let's Discuss: Where in the World are you Viewing my Blog From?</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What's Happening This Week?</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week my review for Speak: The Graphic Novel is going up. I may also get a post for Chronically Awesome up, but I can't promise anything, lol. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">Song of the Week</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Some Skrillex for your listening pleasure. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nUA8OzQxGxE/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nUA8OzQxGxE?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Before you Go...</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
AJ @<a href="https://ajsterkel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Read All The Things!</a> told us <a href="https://ajsterkel.blogspot.com/2018/04/top-ten-tuesday-reasons-i-hate-your.html" target="_blank">Ten Reasons Why She Hates Our Characters</a>. Olivia @<a href="https://booksinblankets.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books in Blankets</a> wrote a great <a href="https://booksinblankets.blogspot.com/2018/04/tooth-and-claw-by-jo-walton.html" target="_blank">review for a book that sounds like nothing I've ever heard of before</a>. And Ezrah @<a href="http://www.eyeheartromance.com/" target="_blank">I Heart Romance & YA</a> is celebrating her six year blogoversary with a <a href="http://www.eyeheartromance.com/april-5th-blogoversary-giveaway/" target="_blank">quiz and giveaway</a>!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Giveaways on the Blog</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You can still enter to win a ton of prizes in honor of the Mercy cover reveal! <a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/04/cover-reveal-giveaway-mercy-by-india-r.html" target="_blank">Click here to find out more. </a>:)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIlBPU3NAagSv9U3XZ4RmF4tYwXMn9lx4LFaQTWO9V-KyoIBJcOv5xdImgG-2BRLkL_426MCPK_6eyfPFfmzMbbZfQyNSA-JhMZqDYaO4NQ37fQPCgp1RoAdOrV3Q0S95WaDhnjv2Iv8/s1600/MERCY+PRE-ORDER+GIVEAWAY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIlBPU3NAagSv9U3XZ4RmF4tYwXMn9lx4LFaQTWO9V-KyoIBJcOv5xdImgG-2BRLkL_426MCPK_6eyfPFfmzMbbZfQyNSA-JhMZqDYaO4NQ37fQPCgp1RoAdOrV3Q0S95WaDhnjv2Iv8/s400/MERCY+PRE-ORDER+GIVEAWAY.jpg" width="398" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Question of the Week</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What was the best book you read in March? Let me know in the comments. :)</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-71362708847963277122018-04-04T00:00:00.000-07:002018-04-04T00:00:23.424-07:00Let's Discuss: Where in the World are you Viewing my Blog From?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s1600/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s640/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Let's discuss the different countries you guys are viewing my blog from.</span> Ladies and gentlemen let's get to talking! Because I recently had a little look at the statistics on my blog, specifically the "Audience" section (this is the section where you can see the different countries your blog has been viewed from). Now, some of the results surprised me. Specifically one country that I'll talk about later. I'll be talking about the statistics for this week, this month, the specific day, and the all time history. Please keep in mind that I'm writing this post on 4/3/18.<br />
<br />
Let's talk about the audience I acquired this week (March 27, 2018 - April 3, 2018). Now, the country that I got the most visits from was the United States with 79 page views. Which isn't all that surprising considering that I live in the U.S. Second was Germany with 43 page views, which, honestly did surprise me. I was expecting Canada or Britain. Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Philippines were next; followed by France, Canada, Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine. An interesting line up.<br />
<br />
Now the monthly page views weren't all that different. From March 5, 2018 to April 3, 2018 the U.S. remained the country that most viewed my blog. Again, not a huge surprise there. Germany stayed at number two, and everything else was pretty similar to the weekly stats except for the fact that Ireland and Australia were added to the list.<br />
<br />
Just today people have visited my blog from America, France, Germany, Canada, and Portugal.<br />
<br />
Here's where the shocker comes in, all time blog history. Up at the top was, no surprise, the United States. But, oh man, number two really did surprise me. Three guesses, what do you think it is? I was thinking it would be Canada, or the United Kingdom, or Australia, or I don't know. But I certainly wasn't expecting to see Russia. Hello Russia! How's the weather over there? Also hello to those over in South Korea Turkey, Germany, France, Indonesia. Or should I say <span lang="ru">Здравствуйте, </span><span lang="ko">여보세요, </span><span lang="tr">Merhaba, </span><span lang="de">Hallo, </span><span lang="fr">Bonjour, </span><span lang="id">and </span><span lang="id">Halo. </span><br />
<span lang="id"><br /></span>
<span lang="id">Now, that got me thinking, how do my posts reach all these different people in all of these different countries? How are they being spread? Because I'm not really doing all that much advertising in all honesty. But that's a talk for another time. I want to know what countries visit your blog! Are there any that surprise you? Let me know, and let's discuss....</span>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-28314342099459652172018-04-01T06:44:00.000-07:002018-04-01T06:44:08.401-07:00Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Mercy by India R. Adams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57DHsNpxFNrD_ZcnaRG4wG7O-TmBdh_os5EezpioMKweUhO1f0nWczHeAC-jXO6wb_X9tNGhgvlzjoWnXBil46wpqGw1BlSz08PRPK1sxnEL4hKszDi5mGvRZTiNiviRQedGotVqL2Us/s1600/mercy_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57DHsNpxFNrD_ZcnaRG4wG7O-TmBdh_os5EezpioMKweUhO1f0nWczHeAC-jXO6wb_X9tNGhgvlzjoWnXBil46wpqGw1BlSz08PRPK1sxnEL4hKszDi5mGvRZTiNiviRQedGotVqL2Us/s400/mercy_large.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<b>Book:</b> Mercy (Forever #3)<br /><b>Author: </b>India R. Adams<br /><b>Release Date:</b> October 31, 2018<br /><b>Tags:</b> NA, Romance, Paranormal <br /><b>Other:</b> Mercy is available for pre-order ($0.99), and the first book in the series, Serenity, is currently available for only $0.99.<br /><br /><br /> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34851732-mercy">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/mercy/id1355945991?mt=11">Itunes Store</a> <br /><br /><br /> <b>Synopsis: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The large front yard that I used to play in as a child is now overgrown with weeds and brush. I force myself to take a cleansing breath. The dilapidated state of this house, and how dark the inside appears to be, whispers to me in a cruel fashion. Old memories of my mom’s drinking have me fearing a part of my life that I’m certain will always haunt me. Memories of Father’s abuse and kidnapping attempts have my body downright shaking as if he’s already been released from prison. </span></i></span><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The beast stalks the fairy</span></i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fairy chases the light</span></i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The light seeks the heart</span></i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The heart fears the night.</span></i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-a53d7b0d-816f-b41e-1fc8-4ca152257f96" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Pre-order and be entered for a chance to win over $200 worth of prizes:</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">*Open Internationally* </span></div>
<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ A complete set of India’s Paperbacks signed* </span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ Tote bag</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ Mystic Forest, organic body soap and oil made by Blue Moon Elise for India’s Stranger in the Woods series </span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ A CD of “Prelude” by Chasing Jonah</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ A bunch of swag</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ Incense from the Serenity Gift Shop in Murphy Carolina</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">→ And a piece of jewelry handmade by India R. Adams!</span></div>
<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">To enter, send a screenshot of your pre-order of Mercy to </span><a href="mailto:indiaradamspa@gmail.com" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">indiaradamspa@gmail.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">And make sure to mention that you visited this blog. :) </span></div>
<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">*Set of paperbacks includes, Serenity, Destiny, Mercy, Blue Waters, Black Waters, Rain, River, My Wolf and Me and Steal Me</span></div>
<b> </b>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-49171830421816920152018-03-24T21:43:00.000-07:002018-03-24T21:43:02.353-07:00The Weekly Recap: All Hail the Laptop Gods (Week of 3/18/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">MY LIFE</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All hail the mighty laptop gods. Ladies and gentlemen, I am in love...with my new laptop. My old laptop was really bad, slow, and in all honesty kinda funky. I never really knew this though until I started playing around with this bad boy. It's a gaming laptop so I'll actually be able to play games on it! I spent a couple hours today getting everything on my new laptop set up just how I want it. But I'll have some good time to play around with it this week considering that it's spring break. I hope that everybody has a good week, and reads some good books! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT I READ</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1276046901l/767680.jpg" width="178" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/767680.If_You_Give_a_Mouse_a_Cookie" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I loved this book when I was young, and so I read and reviewed it this week to see if I enjoyed it as much as I did back then. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT I HOPE TO READ</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1470694503l/30758228.jpg" width="131" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30758228-five-nights-at-freddy-s" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe I'll finally finish The Silver Eyes this week? Maybe?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">BOOKS I HAVE ACQUIRED</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1516127989l/34728667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)" border="0" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1516127989l/34728667.jpg" width="133" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34728667-children-of-blood-and-bone?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
IT'S SO PRETTY I LITERALLY CANNOT DEAL.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED</span></span></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-weekly-recap-new-doctors-new-me.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: New Doctors, New Me (Week of 3/4/18)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/lets-discuss-my-problems-with-new-adult.html" target="_blank">Let's Discuss: My Problems with New Adult Books </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/chronically-awesome-why-you-dont-want.html" target="_blank">Chronically Awesome: Why You Don't Want to Lose Weight Like Me </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/book-review-if-you-give-mouse-cookie-by.html" target="_blank">Book Review: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff </a> </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I believe that I need to get one more post up for Chronically Awesome, but then I should be completely caught up. :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">SONG OF THE WEEK</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Panic! At the Disco released new music this week! And, it's totally awesome. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tRdu-vB2Tkg/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRdu-vB2Tkg?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE WEEK</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgj1SD7jLeH/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgj1SD7jLeH/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-03-20T21:19:52+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 20, 2018 at 2:19pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">BEFORE YOU GO...</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Did you know that Ruby over at <a href="http://rubys-books.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ruby's Books</a> made a discussion post on the <a href="http://rubys-books.blogspot.com/2018/03/wednesday-chatter-good-and-bad-of-being.html" target="_blank">pros and cons of being a mood reader?</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/2018/03/tuesday-tagline-82.html" target="_blank">This awesome tagline</a> was shared by Greg over at <a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Haven</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666;">QUESTION OF THE WEEK</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What tools do you use to blog? Let me know in the comments. :)</div>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-21501748790170276792018-03-23T00:00:00.000-07:002018-03-23T00:00:25.975-07:00Book Review: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1276046901l/767680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" border="0" height="400" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1276046901l/767680.jpg" width="356" /></a><b>Book:</b> If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give... Series)<br /><b>Author:</b> Laura Joffe Numeroff<br /><b>Illustrator:</b> Felicia Bond<br /><b>Published:</b> First Published in 1985<br /><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br /><b>Format:</b> Hardcover<br /><b>Source:</b> Library <br /><b>Rating:</b> 5 Stars<br /><b>Tags:</b> Favorites, Children's Book, Picture Book, Library Book, 2018<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/767680.If_You_Give_a_Mouse_a_Cookie">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Give-Mouse-Cookie/dp/0060245867/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1521581889&sr=1-1&keywords=if+you+give+a+mouse+a+cookie">Amazon</a> <br /><br />
<b>Synopsis:</b><i> If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....<br /><br />The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through the pages of this delightful picture book.</i><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>My Review</u></span></span></span><i><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></i></div>
<br />
Recently I was thinking back on the different books that I loved growing up. Admittedly, there were a lot, and the more I searched, the more I found. So, I checked some out from my public library. I loved going to the library as a child. It was one of my favorite parts of the week. Every week my mother and I would go to our public library, return the previous week's books, walk around the shelves, and then check out another big stack of books for the week.<br />
<i> </i><br />
While there were a lot of books that I really enjoyed as a child, <i>If You Give a Mouse a Cookie </i>has always been one of my favorites. And, rereading it, I can see why. This book is a lot of fun, and brings back a lot of memories. I usually don't like it when I get library books in, not to pretty condition, but it made me smile to see all of the little smudges and tears in this one. It was a reassurance that this book, this story, is being well loved- like how I loved the copy at my library when I was a kid.<br />
<br /><i></i>
Even coming into this book as an adult, it was fun to read about the little mouse's shenanigans, and the little boy struggling to keep up. The story was very kid like, fun, and almost whimsical in a way. But throughout the whole story was the underline theme of friendship, which was fun to read through the actions of the characters. Numeroff's writing and Bond's illustrations together make a wonderful story that will not only entertain children, but will help put a goofy smile on older readers as well. <br /><i></i>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-71274520748898202052018-03-20T01:30:00.003-07:002018-03-20T01:30:44.676-07:00Chronically Awesome: Why You Don't Want to Lose Weight Like Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJf0pwcvfGlHg1E70ZwhrCoCwXiRUzpiBH5Kox_DBYzRqPnpkvqj7_qxg47qPQudC6-3yvOn2oR6Q9W81DE9OYVMYfqZPqMqqwu9tCvFPRNlxoDBkSVZyfzVi3l8gioKTUtogJEHGhAjU/s1600/Chronically+Awesome+Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="750" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJf0pwcvfGlHg1E70ZwhrCoCwXiRUzpiBH5Kox_DBYzRqPnpkvqj7_qxg47qPQudC6-3yvOn2oR6Q9W81DE9OYVMYfqZPqMqqwu9tCvFPRNlxoDBkSVZyfzVi3l8gioKTUtogJEHGhAjU/s640/Chronically+Awesome+Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Losing weight is often seen as a good thing. Those who do are often praised, and looked up to. We associate weight loss with happiness, and weight gain with feelings of guilt, and sadness. And it makes sense in a way. We are constantly taking in videos, pictures, and audios of others saying that we will be happier if we lose weight. The result? An obsession with being skinny, even if it means losing the weight in an unhealthy way.<br />
<br />
Most doctors and dieticians will recommend losing weight by eating healthy and exercising, but doing this can take a while for the pounds to fall off. A lot of people want a quick, and easy way to lose weight. But I'm not going to be specifically talking about that. Today I will be talking about how people viewed my weight loss, and why you probably don't want to go about it like I did.<br />
<br />
Little background, maybe two or three years ago I had to go on a high dose of steroids because I was extremely sick. They worked great, and I felt like a new person overnight. But there is a reason doctors try not to put patients on these types of steroids: they aren't all that great for your body, and the side effects are usually pretty extreme.<br />
<br />
Some of the side effects that I had were insomnia, increase in anxiety and depression, some suicidal thoughts, and (what we're focusing on today) weight gain. I was constantly hungry. I would go through two or three bags of grapes (you know the big ones you get at the store?) a week. I was a vegetarian, and had to start eating meat because meat was the only thing that could keep me full for a reasonable amount of time. Needless to say, it was a major change from the little girl who couldn't eat anything. When I finally got off the steroids six or seven months later, I was 180-185 pounds, and 5'4. <br />
<br />
I am now 5'5 and 114 pounds. What. The. Fuck. Happened. Here's the thing. I lost a good 90% of the weight in the past year and a half. Along with the fact that I lost it in big chunks from not being able to eat. I would be losing 5-10 pounds a week. I didn't lose the weight through hard work and determination, <i>I lost it through pain and suffering.</i><br />
<br />
One of the most annoying things to be ask is, "What is your weight loss secret? How did you lose all that weight?" Because, in reality, if I told you how I lost the weight, you would run far, far away from my "weight loss secrets." Because my secret? Don't eat. Food is the enemy. I can only give you the very basics on how to lose the weight in a healthy way, but I can spurt off a list from the top of my head on how to suppress hunger triggers, and how to avoid eating.<br />
<br />
We naturally gravitate towards quick and easy when it comes to weight loss, but do we really think of what happens when we deprive ourselves of food (which is what a lot of diets suggest you do)? One of the big things I noticed with myself was that I lost all sense of hunger. I could go for very long stretches of time without feeling any hunger at all. I remember having a conversation with my mother, and she told me I should be feeling hungry roughly every four or five hours. I realized after that that the last I had eaten was 17 hours ago.<br />
<br />
It took a long time for me to get my hunger back, and it didn't return quickly. I had to set alarms on my phone to remind me to eat. And, whether I wanted to or not, I had to consume something. Sometimes it looked okay, other times it repulsed me. It's hard to eat food on a full stomach, and it's even harder when you know you'll have to eat two more times before you fall asleep.<br />
<br />
But I think that the worst thing about it all is how it has changed my view on food. It altered my perception on how much food, was actually a lot. I do not wish for anyone to see food how I do now. When eating 900 calories is considered a lot. When you look at everyhting, and decide what to eat, not based what looks appetizing, but based on what will hurt the least. I do not wish for anybody to see food how I do.<br />
<br />
The next time you see someone lose a lot of weight really fast, or in big chunks, know that they might have a chronic illness, or an eating disorder, or another type of mental illness, or something else in their life that's causing trouble. Because losing a lot of weight really fast isn't as desirable as it's cracked up to be. Let's stop associating being skinny and weight loss with happiness. Instead, let's try to associate happiness with healthy habits: exercising, eating more fruits and veggies, taking time to focus on ourselves. Because I wish that I had gotten to lose the weight one of those ways, and it definitely isn't the path that I'm currently stuck on. Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-51299320301675138582018-03-13T00:00:00.000-07:002018-03-13T00:00:45.931-07:00Let's Discuss: My Problems with New Adult Books <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s1600/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s640/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Let's discuss my problems with new adult books. For those of you who don't know, new adult is almost like the stepping stone between young adult books, and adult books. They are usually aimed for people around 17+, and usually feature characters in college or just getting out of college. Now, NA isn't as well know as young adult, middle grade, or adult books. And, I honestly don't blame people. Because, in my opinion, most of the NA books that are published suck. Here are five of my problems with NA.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">1. I'm drowning in all of the sex</span></u></span><br />
It's very hard to get a NA book published, mainly because it is commonly thought that it won't sell unless there is a lot of sex in it. Which, is really sad. There's a lot of potential for the NA genre, it really does have an audience that want to read about characters their own age, or that are going through the same experiences that they are. But a lot of people (including me) are tired of almost every single NA book being purely erotica. Really unrealistic erotica. Can't we just have a story about a person, who isn't horny and having sex every twenty pages? Please? <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>2. Not for those disgusted by the happiness of others</u></span></span> <br />
Something I've noticed about NA is that almost all of it is romance. I think that I have seen one NA series that isn't just contemporary romance (let's give it up for the A Court of Thorns and Roses series!). I'm not claiming to be a expert in NA, but it feels like 95% of the books are contemporary romance. Am I the only one who notices this?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><u>3. I'm looking at you, Abbi Glines</u></span></span> <br />
Another thing that I noticed is that a lot of the love interests in NA are controlling and sometimes abusive. Which, is not cool! I feel that the whole "perfect guy" that is portrayed is 99% of the time a semi-abusive fuck. Let's start a partition for nicer love interests! I'd be down for that.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>4. My brain has floated away, someone get a net</u></span></span> <br />
I've also noticed that a lot of NA plots tend to be very simplistic, usually revolving around the sex or relationship. Which, would be fine, but a lot of these characters aren't developed well. A lot of NA books end up feeling, well, meh. There wasn't anything unique about the story line, the characters weren't developed, and the only memorable thing was the sex (and I usually just remember the sheer amount that characters have sex because good god they must be in great shape).<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>5. Oh look, I guessed the ending again</u></span></span> <br />
And here's another point, all of these books feel the same after a while. All the characters, plots, everything becomes the same because a lot of NA books follow similar plot lines. Once you've read three or four NA books, you've pretty much read them all.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Come at me, bitches</u></span></span> <br />
Now, those are just some of the issues that I've found with NA books. But, I want you to prove me wrong. What are some of the best NA books out there? Give me some recommendations, and we'll see if you'll be able to change my mind. Do you like NA? What are your problems with it? Let's discuss... Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-931643100675628722018-03-10T22:49:00.000-08:002018-03-10T22:49:37.167-08:00The Weekly Recap: New Doctors, New Me (Week of 3/4/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My Life</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
What do you call a student who hasn't read anything in a couple weeks and just switched all of her doctors to a hospital that's between two and five hours away depending on traffic? Anna. You call her Anna. I have had a really, really, really, REALLY crappy past couple weeks. And it started with my dermatologist telling me that I should try a new medicine, but to consult with my GI. He told me that he would probably want the GI to prescribe it. I went and saw my GI. My GI dropped me off of my old medication, and refused to write me any other medicine. And quite honestly, I'm so fucking done with her. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I'm now seeing the majority of my doctors at a teaching hospital where all the doctors are very competent. I've seen two so far and all looks promising. It's kind of nice actually. If I tell them I'm in pain, they order tests to figure out why instead of telling me that I'm just depressed. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
So, I've basically read nothing. When not traveling to doctors appointments I was working, or doing something else of the sort. I'm hoping to get a lot posted this month though, especially considering that I didn't get my two discussion posts up last month. So, ladies in gents, have a good week, happy reading, and go do something fun! :) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Currently Reading</span></span></span></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not currently reading anything. Let's see if I can change that this week. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">What I Read</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nothing. :(</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Books I Have Acquired</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="The Wicker King" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1499702888l/33158541.jpg" width="133" /><img alt="Every Last Word" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1431016937l/23341894.jpg" width="131" /><img alt="An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1519425784l/36040400.jpg" width="133" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did get a few books! I got <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33158541-the-wicker-king?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Wicker King</a> from the library, which is a psychological YA thriller. It sounds pretty interesting, so I'm hoping that I'll be able to read it. Then I made a happy little stop at Barnes & Noble to get <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23341894-every-last-word?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Every Last Word</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36040400-an-ember-in-the-ashes" target="_blank">An Ember in the Ashes</a> (I can't be the only one who loves the redesign of the covers, am I?). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Posts You Might Have Missed</span></span></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-weekly-recap-goodbye-gluten-week-of.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: Goodbye Gluten (Week of 2/4/18)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/02/review-lick-by-kylie-scott.html" target="_blank">Review: Lick by Kylie Scott</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-sunshine-blogger-award.html" target="_blank">The Sunshine Blogger Award </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-liebster-award.html" target="_blank">The Liebster Award</a> </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">What's Happening This Week?</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
No clue! It'll be a surprise for both of us. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Song Of The Week</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sickick released the music video for Mind Games a couple days ago, and it's awesome. For some reason I couldn't embed the actual music video, but I do have the audio for your listening pleasure. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JImzkv0em6c/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JImzkv0em6c?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Instagram Pic Of The Week</span></span></span></div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf172jUnHG5/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 43.47222222222222% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf172jUnHG5/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-03-03T01:32:13+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 2, 2018 at 5:32pm PST</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Before You Go...</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Anne over at <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife" target="_blank">The Reading Life</a> did <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife/single-post/2018/02/28/The-Sunshine-Blogger-Award-2" target="_blank">The Sunshine Blogger Award (Round #2)</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Question Of The Week</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Would you rather be a lion, a tiger, or a bear? Let me know in the comments. :)</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-26115484585154786012018-03-10T00:00:00.000-08:002018-03-10T00:00:19.237-08:00The Liebster Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcVxcV8ReXBBwQKRqbNu8Cgp23iK4GFb04qq-0jJ1xbP9g96jwqMYsNLmwcPbAIpL4xEmO191L_-LtbgOm6xCk6S15tpmaQzcLY9igszekOaO_Bo2JAn78eYT9WFr-hCcerii2AfKiao/s1600/Liebster+Award+Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcVxcV8ReXBBwQKRqbNu8Cgp23iK4GFb04qq-0jJ1xbP9g96jwqMYsNLmwcPbAIpL4xEmO191L_-LtbgOm6xCk6S15tpmaQzcLY9igszekOaO_Bo2JAn78eYT9WFr-hCcerii2AfKiao/s640/Liebster+Award+Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A big thank you to Clo over at <a href="https://bookdragons247.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Book Dragons </a>for nominating me for The Liebster Award!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Rules:</span></span></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Answer eleven questions that you've been asked.</li>
<li>Nominate eleven other bloggers.</li>
<li>Ask your nominees eleven questions. </li>
<li>Let them know you nominated them.</li>
</ol>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Clo's Questions:</span></span> </div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<u><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">If you could get any two characters from any two books and put them in a relationship/friendship who would they be?</span></span></span></u> <br />
Oh this is a hard question! Ummm, maybe Lola from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22247695-lola-and-the-boy-next-door" target="_blank">Lola and the Boy Next Door</a> and Kitty from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15749186-to-all-the-boys-i-ve-loved-before?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">To All the Boys I've Loved Before</a>. I feel like they would have a lot of fun together. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Favorite song at the moment?</u> </span></span>
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I don't know what my favorite song is, but some songs that I've been listening to a lot are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjQliDFIsnk" target="_blank">Mind Games by Sickick</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y9zh44-afE" target="_blank">Perfume by Annella</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnwAvLkvxC0" target="_blank">Tell You by Lila & Rat City</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<u><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">What’s your spirit animal?</span></span></span></u> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Well, in my soul I believe that my spirit animal is either a hedgehog or the majestic potato. But according to <a href="http://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/" target="_blank">this quiz</a> that Clo linked to, I am apparently a deer. I can see it. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Any advice for people thinking of starting a book blog?</span></u></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Don't expect great things. I feel like there's this big idea that you start your blog, and make a post, and you suddenly have thousands of readers. And, that isn't true. Sometimes things can happen slowly, and sometimes it can be really hard. It isn't always this beautiful, fun thing that it's made out to be. Sorry to burst your bubble. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>If you had to be the sun or the moon which would you rather be?</u></span></span> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I would rather be the moon, mainly because the sun is just a giant ball of fire, and I would rather not be on fire. It sounds painful, and bright.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">A place you want to you go and visit/live for a while?</span></u></span></span> <br />
Everywhere? I feel like it would be so fun to just go to a bunch of different cities, no big plans, and just walk around. I would love to go to London, South Africa, India, Japan, South Korea, and, well, I can't leave out Canada now can I?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Paperbacks or Hardbacks? Do you have a preference for when you buy books?</span></u></span></span> <br />
When I buy books I usually go for paperback. They're cheaper and I can fit more of them in my bag. But, sometimes I'll get hardcover if the covers are really pretty. Like, I have all of the Throne of Glass books in hardcover because THEY'RE JUST SO PRETTY.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Three things you want people to know about where you live?</span></u></span></span> <br />
Oh, I don't know. Ummm, I honestly have no clue. It's the kind of city where there's a lot of stuff to do at first, but it can get boring after a while. Never go downtown on Tuesday nights, you risk being hit in that stupid roundabout. And it's always prettier at night. I wish that I got to go out in it more.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Other than books, blogging and book related things. What other hobbies/interests do you have?</span></u></span></span> <br />
Well, I love animals, I can sometimes take a decent photograph, and I try to paddle board as much as I can (though the weather has been pretty bad for paddle boarding lately).<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Do you have any advice for people trying to use social media to get more traffic to their blog?</span></u></span></span> <br />
Let me know when you figure it out? lol I guess that my advice would be to put links to your blog everywhere. Twitter, Instagram,Goodreads, where ever you can really. Us humans are curious, and we will follow the links that you give us.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: black;">Favorite season and why?</span></u></span></span> <br />
Probably the in-between of fall and winter. The sun is still out, but it's cold enough to snuggle under a bunch of blankets and watch a movie, or read, or take a nap.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My Questions:</span></span> <br />
<ol>
<li>Would you rather be bitten and transformed into a vampire or werewolf? </li>
<li>Would you rather have angel or fairy wings? </li>
<li>If you could meet any book character, who would you meet and why?</li>
<li>If you could change one thing about your blog, what would you change and why?</li>
<li>What is one thing you wish you knew before you started blogging? </li>
<li>If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, which album would you choose and why.</li>
<li>If you could be friends with one author, who would you be friends with and why?</li>
<li>Who are your three favorite literary characters? </li>
<li>What are your three favorite quotes? </li>
<li>If you could shape shift into any animal, which animal would you choose?</li>
<li>If you could have any blogger guest post on your blog, who would you choose and why?</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I Nominate: </span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<ul>
<li>Claire @<a href="http://www.clairefyblog.com/" target="_blank">clairefy</a> </li>
<li>Di @<a href="http://bookreviewsbydi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Reviews By Di</a> </li>
<li>Geybie @<a href="https://geybie.co/" target="_blank">Geybie's Book Blog</a> </li>
<li>Sarah @<a href="https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Brainfluff</a> </li>
<li>Greg @<a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Haven</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://hibernatorslibrary.com/" target="_blank">Hibernator's Library</a> </li>
<li>Aimee @<a href="https://aimeealways.com/" target="_blank">Aimee, Always</a> </li>
<li>Wendy @<a href="http://www.literaryfeline.com/" target="_blank">Musings of a Bookish Kitty</a> </li>
<li>Samantha @<a href="https://thebookdisciple.com/" target="_blank">The Book Disciple</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://turningthepagesx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Turning The Pages</a> </li>
<li>Kelly @<a href="http://www.divabooknerd.com/" target="_blank">Diva Booknerd</a> </li>
</ul>
</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-87318829788964438422018-02-20T14:33:00.000-08:002018-02-20T14:33:26.261-08:00The Sunshine Blogger Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjZ48xgIK3Hqo7lQ2gdW1cvxgNEhD0kj80u5Uhon439Lc111aKdZu39Uu-hi_jkv7wMt4PU3YqGwkg821U1eJNjyMy8C_X4AhFiUTCslRM6nRQqupJtCh3QHQeLOhjvlC9TdbnFIzR1s/s1600/TheSunshineBloggerAwardBanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjZ48xgIK3Hqo7lQ2gdW1cvxgNEhD0kj80u5Uhon439Lc111aKdZu39Uu-hi_jkv7wMt4PU3YqGwkg821U1eJNjyMy8C_X4AhFiUTCslRM6nRQqupJtCh3QHQeLOhjvlC9TdbnFIzR1s/s400/TheSunshineBloggerAwardBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A big thank you to Sheila over at <a href="http://shesgoingbookcrazy.com/" target="_blank">She's Going Book Crazy </a>for nominating me for The Sunshine Blogger Award! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">THE RULES:</span></span></div>
<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7c700af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-element_type="text-editor.default" data-id="7c700af">
<div class="elementor-widget-container">
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<ol>
<li>Thank the person who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog.</li>
<li>Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you.</li>
<li>Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.</li>
<li>List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">SHEILA'S QUESTIONS:</span></span></span><br />
</div>
</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">What is your favorite season for reading?</span></span></span></div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I think that my favorite season for reading is winter. I don't know man! I guess that I just like to cuddle with my dog under a blanket and read a good book. </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">What book have you read that completely took you by surprise?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29957508-serenity?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Serenity by India R. Adams</a> really surprised me! I remember that I was really unsure going into it the first time, and I was just blow away. Maybe it was by all the tears I cried or the tissues I went through, but it ended up being on of my favorite books. </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Do you ever read nonfiction for fun? If so, covering which topics?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I don't ever really read any nonfiction for fun. The only time I ever really read it is for classes. </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you wrote a book, what genre would it fall under?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
If I ever wrote a book I'm honestly not sure what genre it would be. It would fiction, and then, maybe one from every genre? Let's think big, people. 😂</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What Ilvermorny House do you belong to?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I just took the quiz and apparently I'm in House Thunderbird! </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Pick one: Dragon, Unicorn, Pegasus, Griffin, or Fairy? Now, tell me why!</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
Fairy! I would choose fairy because, well, I think that it would be awesome to be one! And I also like how diverse they can be. They have different emotions, looks, lands, ruling systems, it's hard to get bored with a story about fairies. They may look cute and friendly, but they will seriously hurt you if you make them mad. </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">What was the book that got you hooked on reading? (If there is just one.)</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I can't really remember a specific book that got me hooked on reading. But, two of the books that got me into YA would have to be <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41865.Twilight?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Twilight</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13335037-divergent?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Divergent</a>.</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is your favorite type of character to read about?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I like reading about a lot of different characters, but all of my favorite characters are flawed in one way or another. It isn't fun to read about a character that is perfect in every way, so it's important that all characters be flawed in one way or another. But, I also really like the characters that aren't like me. Which is most of them. I'm a boring person, and I wouldn't be very fun to read about. 😂</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing how it’s February, what is your favorite wintry read?</span></span></span></div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I don't read books based on the seasons. I mainly just read books based on my mood, lol. </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is a book that you just can’t make your mind up about? Love it/hate it. Who knows!?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
This is a good question! Ummmm, probably Twilight. Because the fantasy, and story lines were pretty cool, but goddamn Edward. 😂 Why you gotta be so fucking creepy? 😂</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is another hobby you have besides reading?</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I really like animals, so I guess that that could be a hobby. Um, I like to take photos, and, does eating count as a hobby? Oh wait, how did I forget paddle boarding? 😂 Okay, I think that's it, lol.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">FUNNY STORY:</span></span></span> </div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
Ya, so.... I was planning on finishing this up and posting it, but then I saw that the lovely Clo who blogs at <a href="https://bookdragons247.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Book Dragons</a> tagged me to do this, and I could not answer her questions! That'd be rude. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">CLO'S QUESTIONS:</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick three books, now pick three characters
from each book. If they were to have a song that was written for them,
which song would it be?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Oooooo, this is an interesting question! So, the first book that I choose is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29957508-serenity?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Serenity by India R. Adams</a>, and the characters that I'll choose are Josh, Rocco, and Dereck. And, in all honesty, the only song that I can think of for them is that one song from High School Musical, The Boys are Back. Then I realized that the song also worked for Rhysand, Cassian, and Az from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927395-a-court-of-mist-and-fury?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Court of Mist and Fury</a>. And it ALSO worked for Henry, Jonny, and Butch from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30183036-blood-brothers" target="_blank">Blood Brothers</a>! A very versatile song that one is. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7S5d1dCK1c8/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7S5d1dCK1c8?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you like predictable contemporary books? Why/Why not?</span></span></span> <span style="color: #444444;"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I mean, does anybody really like predictable books? The only time I really read those kinds of books is when I don't feel good, or I feel lonely (because most predictable contemporary books are romance). They can be fun, but I can't read them all the time. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I am most definitely an introvert. There is not a doubt in my mind that I'm an introvert. 😂</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Five things you want to do/accomplish before you die and get to read forever in the afterlife.</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Wait, so you're saying that when I die I get to just, read?! Hell ya! Sign me up! Who cares about this life, I wanna start reading! All jokes aside, I really don't know what I would want to do. I can just hope that it would be something that makes me happy.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you could have a conversation with any
author and they’d listen to you and take your advice etc on board, who
would it be and what would you tell them?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Hmmmmmmm, maybe Abbi Glines? I would tell her to stop making her love interests abusive fucks, lol. <span style="color: #444444;"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Candles, yay or nay?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Nay for me. I've never really been a big fan of them. I'm always scared that I'm going to burn my house down. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Biggest pet peeve within reading?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
That's a good question! I don't really have a lot of pet peeves in reading/the books that I read, but one of them has to be when an abusive character is made out to be the "perfect guy." *swoons* Like, fuck no. 😂 Like, if the MC ends up leaving them then I'm cool with it, but otherwise it's awful and causes me to worry about the people around them. And they're not even real. I'm such a mom. 😂</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Averaging it out how many books do you own?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I would tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. No but in all seriousness I have more than I should. I have approximately 175 on my Kindle, and I don't even want to take a guess at how many physical books I own. 😂</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">What do you wish you knew about book blogging at the start?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I wish that I had known that it would get easier the more I blogged. It's really tough to start out blogging! You have to choose which platform you're going to go through, learn how to write/format posts, make graphics, not use any pictures that are copyrighted, and even scarier, you have to learn how to put yourself out there. Because it can be hard to be seen at first. And it's hard to keep writing when it feels like nobody sees you. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Have you got any goals for your blog this year?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I think that the only goal I have for this year for the blog is to not stress about it as much. It's fine if something doesn't go up when I want it to, it's okay if there's a typo, it's okay if I get up one morning and decide that I want to change everything. I'm not doing this to make other people happy, I'm doing it to make ME happy. And I honestly don't care if that sounds selfish. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ready everyday?</span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I really wish that I did! But, no, usually there is something that keeps me from reading the books that I want to everyday. 😢 </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div>
</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MY QUESTIONS:</span></span></span> </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
1. If you could only read books by one author for the rest of your life, which author would you choose and why?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
2. What is your favorite book cover, and why is it your favorite?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
3. Sweet or savory? </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
4. What is one book to movie adaptation that you are excited for?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
5. What are three tips you have for new bloggers?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
6. What was the last book you bought?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
7. What is your favorite season?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
8. Would you rather be a hero or villain? Why?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
9. If you could have lunch with any book character, which one would you choose and why? </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
10. What is one book that you were disappointed by?</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
11. Aliens are circling the world and are threatening to blow it up. Luckily you have been chosen to convince them otherwise (congrats!). What do you say to the aliens to convince them not to blow us up? </div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br /></div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I NOMINATE:</span></span></span></div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<br /></div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
<ul>
<li>Amy @ <a href="https://burstingwithbooks.com/" target="_blank">Bursting with Books</a></li>
<li>Ronyell @<a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Rabbit Ears Book Blog </a></li>
<li>Geybie @<a href="https://geybie.co/" target="_blank"> Geybie's Book Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.danielaark.com/" target="_blank">Nocturnal Devices</a></li>
<li>Anne @ <a href="http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife" target="_blank">The Reading Life</a></li>
<li>Kelly @ <a href="http://www.divabooknerd.com/" target="_blank">Diva Booknerd</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hibernatorslibrary.com/" target="_blank">Hibernator's Library </a></li>
<li>Kristina @ <a href="https://booksanddachshunds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Books-and-Dachshunds</a></li>
<li>Erica @ <a href="http://www.ericarobynreads.com/" target="_blank">Erica Robyn Reads</a> </li>
<li>Ruby @ <a href="http://rubys-books.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ruby's Books </a> </li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/thelittlereader?lang=en" target="_blank">The Little Reader</a>/<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMrIInqWMHe1Lxa9X3SjBg" target="_blank">livinginlibraries</a> </li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix">
I tried to nominate people who I thought hadn't done this tag before, but I could totally be wrong. Whoops? Anyway, if you want to give this one a try then feel free! If I tagged you and you don't want to do it, ignore this post, lol.</div>
</div>
</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-82902349935416218162018-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:002018-02-12T00:00:32.358-08:00Review: Lick by Kylie Scott<br />
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429351487l/18873617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lick (Stage Dive, #1)" border="0" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429351487l/18873617.jpg" width="240" /></a><b>Book: </b>Lick (Stage Dive #1)<br />
<b>Author:</b> Kylie Scott<br />
<b>Published:</b> November 11, 2013<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> St. Martin's Griffin<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 303<br />
<b>Format:</b> ebook<br />
<b>Source:</b> Borrowed from the Library<br />
<b>Rating:</b> 1 Star<br />
<b>Tags:</b> Contemporary, NA, Romance, 1 Bloody Awful Star<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18873617-lick">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lick-Stage-Dive-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00GL3XJFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515712462&sr=1-1&keywords=lick+by+kylie+scott">Amazon</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Synopsis:</b> Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.<br />
<br />
Evelyn Thomas's plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man in her room, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.<br />
<br />
One thing is certain, being married to one of the hottest rock stars on the planet is sure to be a wild ride.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">My Review</span></b></span></u></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I'm going to be honest with you guys, I don't actually remember a lot about this one. But I'm actually kind of glad about it?? Because I gotta tell you, this was boring as fuck. Well, no. Fucking is more interesting than this one. I'm serious. Like, I'm going to need someone to erase this one from my memory.<br />
<br />
I mean, the main problem with this one was our main characters. I would compare them to two pieces of cardboard, but that would be offensive for the cardboard. Seriously, I couldn't picture them, like, at all. They lacked any development, and were so bland that the only thing I could picture was two blank blobs kissing each other.<br />
<br />
The problem with the rest of the book was that it relied solely on the characters, and you all know how I felt about those. The story was about the instant love of two bland characters. There was no action besides the guy being a stalker, and some punches thrown. The odd part was that the beginning of the story was super slow, and the MC's relationship was going at 100 mph despite this.<br />
<br />
Now, this all would have been better if the writing was good, but it was really just sub-par at best. I mean, the whole reason I picked this one up was because I was told that this was the best NA book out there. You wanna see what NA can be like? Read this one. And, all things considered, I may just be an outlier. A lot of people really liked this one. But the disappointment made this one even worse for me.<br />
<br />
So overall I really, really, really didn't like this one. With badly devolved characters and very little plot, I'm sad that this is the best that NA has to offer. </div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-37938349482600335552018-02-10T21:00:00.000-08:002018-02-10T21:00:23.738-08:00The Weekly Recap: Goodbye Gluten (Week of 2/4/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">MY LIFE</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello there, everybody! It's been two weeks sense I posted one of these, and I blame the stomach flu. Because I think that's one of the things that took me out these past two weeks. But, I'm feeling a lot better now, and I'm hoping to get back into the blogging groove. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That being said, I wanted to thank everybody who commented on and shared by discussion post on why we don't see more chronically ill MCs in YA literature. I've really enjoyed reading your comments, and seeing what you guys thought. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oooo, I'm also giving up gluten! It's supposed to have really helped a lot of people with some of the same problems that I have, so I'm going to give it a try. So far, it isn't really that hard. I wasn't eating a lot of gluten before anyways. I literally just went to Whole Foods and got some rice pasta and a loaf of gluten free bread and I was all set. 😂</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, I hope that everybody has a good week, and enjoys some good books! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">CURRENTLY READING</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not really reading anything right now, but I do have a couple books that I have my eye on to start. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>WHAT I READ</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="River (A Stranger in the Woods, #2)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472237139l/31685587.jpg" width="135" /><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31685587-river?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a><br />
I read and reviewed River by India R. Adams this week. River is the second book in the A Stranger in the Woods series, and I ended up giving it 4/5 stars. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED</span></b></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-weekly-recap-whoops-week-of-12118.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: Whoops? (Week of 1/21/18) </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/lets-discuss-why-we-dont-see-more.html" target="_blank">Let's Discuss: Why we don't see more Chronically Ill MCs in Literature </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/02/arc-review-river-by-india-r-adams.html" target="_blank">ARC Review: River by India R. Adams </a> </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I'm going to be posting my review for Lick by Kylie Scott, along with (hopefully) a discussion post on my troubles with NA romance. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">SONG OF THE WEEK</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't know why, but whenever I hear this one I can't help but think of either road trips or summer. Maybe both.<br />
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JwB-iVAfnMo/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JwB-iVAfnMo?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE WEEK</span></b></span> </div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BelcUSIHZQy/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.24074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BelcUSIHZQy/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-01-30T19:17:24+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 30, 2018 at 11:17am PST</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">BEFORE YOU GO...</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I wanted to share a couple posts with you guys! If you didn't know Kristen over at <a href="http://blog.kristenburns.com/" target="_blank">Metaphors and Moonlight </a>has a super cool list of books that all have <a href="http://blog.kristenburns.com/books-with-disability/" target="_blank">Chronically Ill or Disabled Characters in them!</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Also, Greg who blogs at <a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Haven </a>asked if we <a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/2018/02/do-you-review-right-away.html" target="_blank">post our book reviews right away.</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">QUESTION OF THE WEEK</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you gotten the stomach flu yet? Or have you and you managed to evade it? Let me know in the comments. :) </div>
<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-46423675028917982902018-02-09T00:20:00.000-08:002018-02-09T00:20:58.882-08:00ARC Review: River by India R. Adams<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFITxTNz1XNt7vXX78WVDfHKQ7UK3HgYLrmTOzzThTVzEFFM4cMM7lOJZSu10bqdY-3tchYiGb74RCE-XB2vjshbfwvPN2NPNykuqPkmCQudtire1axJmiaVkEAIJ-z2I0jr6iz89KpbY/s1600/BANNER_RIVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFITxTNz1XNt7vXX78WVDfHKQ7UK3HgYLrmTOzzThTVzEFFM4cMM7lOJZSu10bqdY-3tchYiGb74RCE-XB2vjshbfwvPN2NPNykuqPkmCQudtire1axJmiaVkEAIJ-z2I0jr6iz89KpbY/s1600/BANNER_RIVER.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472237139l/31685587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="River (A Stranger in the Woods, #2)" border="0" height="400" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472237139l/31685587.jpg" width="271" /></a><b>Book:</b> River (A Stranger in the Woods #2)<br /><b>Author:</b> India R. Adams<br /><b>Publisher:</b> India's Productions <br /><b>Published:</b> February 9, 2018<br /><b>Number of Pages: </b>460<br />
<b>Format:</b> ebook <br /><b>Source:</b> I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changes my rating or review. <br /><b>Rating:</b> 4 Stars <br /><b>Tags:</b> Fantasy, Received for Review, NA, Romance <br /><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31685587-river">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/River-Stranger-Woods-Book-2-ebook/dp/B078SG3DW3/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518142928&sr=1-1&keywords=River+by+India+R.+Adams">Amazon</a> <br /><br />
<b>Synopsis:</b> <i>I had wondered if I would be strong enough to love Ryder, my stranger from the woods. I learned that I was—still am. But now Ryder, Gunner and I have a young together, Rain, the Princess go the Guardian Warriors. And a very powerful being, King of the Shadow Clones, wants her dead. The only time I ever saw King was in the dream where forced a kiss on me, sending me into labor. Yes, I learned I was strong enough to love Ryder, but with a new stranger in the woods, will he be strong enough to love me?</i> <br />
<br /> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">-MY REVIEW-</span></b></span><br /> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I have a confession. I was actually really scared going into this one. I'm not even sure exactly why; maybe it was just the fear I have when starting almost every book that is second in a series. Will it compare to the first book? Will the characters stay true to who they are? Will the book just overall be sloppier? These are all thoughts I face every time I pick up the second book in a series, and these were still the thoughts I faced when I picked up this one (which was written by one of my favorite authors, keep in mind). So, were my worries well deserved? Did <i>River</i> succumb to the "second book syndrome?" I'm happy to report that it did not.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
It took me a while to articulate what I wanted to talk about in my review because, not many people know this, but I actually start writing my reviews in my head as I'm reading. From the very first word I'm planning, thinking, ranting, articulating what I want to say-what I want to describe- about a book. Now, being honest, I wrote at least three different reviews as I read this one. I though I had a good one, then Adams would throw something into the story and I would have to start all over. So, Adams, I applaud you for your magnificent story telling. There were so many twists and turns that at the end of the book I (I'm not exaggerating) threw my kindle onto the bed, muttered "no author should be this brilliant" and proceeded to fall off my bed head first. What? It was a really good twist! So, the adventurer part of my brain loved this one, the reviewer part did not, lol. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Adams's writing has always been a sort of comfort for me. Maybe it is because I read my first book by her, Serenity, at a time that I really needed it. But the best simile that I can come up with is that reading Adams's work is like reading out of a story book when you were little. All of the images pop into your head. The feeling of awe, of wonder, of safety, all encompassed into the pages of a book. It's a pretty amazing experience, and Adams's writing will always have to be one of my favorite parts of her books. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
But, the reality is, I didn't give this five stars. Why, Anna? Why? Well, there are two main reasons. The first being that I thought that the beginning of the book was a little too slow for me personally. I understand you have to reintroduce concepts and all the fantasy vocabulary, but it just felt, slow to me. Maybe it's because I had already actually read the beginning part, maybe it's just me. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I think that the saddest part of this one for me though was the character development. Don't get me wrong, there was character development, it's how certain characters developed throughout this book that disappointed me. I found that certain characters were making decisions that really disappointed me. I ended up losing my trust in characters that I loved in book one, which, really saddened me. My disappointment ended up sort of changing how I viewed the rest of the book, which was disappointing.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
While I ended up losing my connection to certain characters, I ended up really liking others. I found it odd that my favorite character of the book was King, but I knew that I was lost as soon as he started talking about the mix of good and bad. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">"W-Why are you so cruel?'</span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">'Am I? <u>Or am I simply the balance so beautiful wonderful bliss can exist</u>?'" </span></i> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Is it fate that King was talking about the exact subject I was debating myself about just that morning? Nope. But that odd little coincidence did make me immediately like King. I mean, how could I not? He was one of the smartest, well thought out villains I have ever had the pleasure of reading. He wasn't good, and he wasn't bad. I loved how Adams was able to show these amazing life lessons, through this flawed character that was more human to me through his actions than almost any other character in the book. He was a messed up creature, but at the end of the day he only longed for what we all want, to feel loved. Only a perfect blend of good and evil could create such a villain, and I'm grateful that I got to see his true colors shine through in this story. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
So overall this was a wonderful continuation to the <i>A Stranger in the Woods</i> series. Adams was able to keep her charming voice while continuing the story line to where it needed to go. While I was a little disappointing in some characters (one in particular actually), and it started off a tad bit slow, this story was filled to the brim with twists and revelations. I'm extremely interested and eager to see where Adams propels the story next. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGE2zSm4I8p6rVaygcpgM-PQDQSzydpPIrR7KECeZZi7HW-VqzsVVznHElqt28qcR62EMnQMCdT8pJ8ejaYp6AsFrG67MtJoRZ2luav1KwrNWvFDq2tsz4hEQLSh63A47Zkq82kZxAJc/s1600/RIVER_TEASER+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1179" data-original-width="1535" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGE2zSm4I8p6rVaygcpgM-PQDQSzydpPIrR7KECeZZi7HW-VqzsVVznHElqt28qcR62EMnQMCdT8pJ8ejaYp6AsFrG67MtJoRZ2luav1KwrNWvFDq2tsz4hEQLSh63A47Zkq82kZxAJc/s400/RIVER_TEASER+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-62766197806487673472018-01-30T20:54:00.000-08:002018-01-30T20:54:05.618-08:00Let's Discuss: Why we don't see more Chronically Ill MCs in Literature <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s1600/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC84AepWiYLodor8MgC1w-RgnwCHBrSjaMtq82M4MR_17Heo_J4aLBamPrUrdZrNbp1DIgfy8wM1ZHQgixBbbmn-SvveQjuRdqGeiTSmn-EVfdVhXaRMxMVTBJmxgjkA-IeBxWjmk2gE/s640/Let%2527s+Discuss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Let's discuss why we don't see more chronically ill main characters in literature, specifically young adult literature. I don't know exactly when I started to notice the lack of chronically ill MCs, but I did, and now I can't stop seeing it. In fact, it was one of the inspirations for me starting one of my new series, <a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_9.html" target="_blank">Chronically Awesome</a>.<br />
<br />
Now, I don't mean to say that you won't see them <i>at all,</i> just that you'll only see them in contemporary romance. Which, again, isn't bad. But, they all seem to follow a similar story line: the parents were lying and the MC isn't actually chronically ill; the MC gets a boyfriend and everything gets better!; through there is always the classic, the MC dies. I mean, this is kind of insulting. Is this what authors think our lives are like? 😂<br />
<br />
I feel like the chronically ill have been left behind. I mean, we had the whole #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement, and it did amazing things. But one thing that I criticized about it was that it targeted two very specific groups: mental health, and and more MCs that were POC. Which, again, is great. But it wish that more awareness had been brought to other areas as well, like people with chronic illnesses, or people on the autism spectrum.<br />
<br />
I mean, we are pretty awesome (hence the title, Chronically Awesome). Do you know how many twists you could put in books? Imagine the classic zombie survival book, but the MC has Type 1 diabetes. Not only do they need to fight off zombies, find food, find shelter, and navigate the new world, but they have to find insulin, be able to correct their blood sugar, and charge up any medical devices that they need. It adds a completely new aspect! Or, an alien invasion novel! Where the MC has to save the world, but also has celiac disease, and has to make sure that they don't consume any gluten.<br />
<br />
I have only heard of three books that featured a chronically ill MC or a MC that's on the autism spectrum, and that weren't contemporary romance, and that didn't end with one of those three endings. And, in all honesty, this is kind of sad. I mean, we're always talking about how everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of the book, so why aren't we giving kids with chronic illnesses a character to look up to? So, come on authors! Let's do better, let's do some writing, let's discuss. Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-34340863527930835562018-01-27T23:45:00.000-08:002018-01-27T23:45:04.225-08:00The Weekly Recap: Whoops? (Week of 1/21/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s640/Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">MY LIFE</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello everybody! Long time no see. If you didn't know, I was almost completely absent last week, both on the blog and other social medias. Well, school work got in the way, and I needed to really work on it. So, that's life. I'm sorry for not commenting back, but I think that I've responded to to everyone. Hopefully this week will be a little better, and I'll have more time to read. So, until next week, happy reading, and have an exciting week! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">CURRENTLY READING</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not technically reading anything right now, but I have a couple books that I want to pick up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT I READ</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nothing :(<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">BOOKS I HAVE ACQUIRED</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="River (A Stranger in the Woods, #2)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472237139l/31685587.jpg" width="135" /><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31685587-river?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My thanks to India R. Adams for a copy of this one! I'm super excited to get into it. :D</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED</b></span></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-weekly-recap-i-didnt-mean-to-week.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: I Didn't Mean To!! (Week of 1/7/18)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-new-year-book-tag.html" target="_blank">The New Year Book Tag</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/book-review-blood-brothers-by-colleen.html" target="_blank">Book Review: Blood Brothers by Colleen Nelson </a> </li>
</ul>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm really hoping to get my post on why we don't see more chronically ill MCs in literature written and posted this week! So, hopefully it happens. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">SONG OF THE WEEK</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you didn't know, I am a big Legend of Zelda nerd. So, here is one of my favorite remixes. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SF8TMQy87Hk/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SF8TMQy87Hk?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE WEEK</span></b></span></div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYm6plFeTv/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYm6plFeTv/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-01-25T19:39:54+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 25, 2018 at 11:39am PST</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">QUESTION OF THE WEEK</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>How often do you make discussion posts? Let me know in the comments. :)</div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-8313981880102382912018-01-24T00:00:00.000-08:002018-01-24T00:00:22.630-08:00Book Review: Blood Brothers by Colleen Nelson<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484610158l/30183036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Blood Brothers" border="0" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484610158l/30183036.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>Book:</b> Blood Brothers<br />
<b>Author:</b> Colleen Nelson<br />
<b>Published:</b> February 4, 2017<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Dundurn <br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 240<br />
<b>Format:</b> ebook<br />
<b>Source:</b> I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. <br />
<b>Rating:</b> 5 Stars<br />
<b>Tags:</b> YA, Contemporary, Five Stars, Received for Review<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30183036-blood-brothers">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Brothers-Colleen-Nelson-ebook/dp/B01FRR3J9Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515725118&sr=1-1&keywords=Blood+Brothers+by+colleen+nelson">Amazon</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Synopsis:</b> <i>Fifteen-year-old Jakub Kaminsky is the son of Polish immigrants, a good Catholic boy, and a graffiti artist. While his father sleeps, Jakub and his best friend, Lincoln, sneak out with spray paint to make their mark as Morf and Skar.<br />
<br />
When Jakub gets a scholarship to an elite private school, he knows it’s his chance for a better life. But it means leaving Lincoln and the neighbourhood he calls home.<br />
<br />
<br />
While Jakub’s future is looking bright, Lincoln’s gets shady as he is lured into his brother’s gang. Jakub watches helplessly as Lincoln gets pulled deeper into the violent world of the Red Bloodz. The Red Bloodz find out Jakub knows more than he should about a murder and want him silenced — for good. Lincoln has to either save his friend, or embrace life as one of the Red Bloodz.</i><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>My Review</b></span></span></span><i><span id="freeText12528262672062146380"> </span></i></div>
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380">It's been a while since I read a book that I connected to, that I loved, that I read in less than a day. This book was exactly what I needed right now. Not only did it make me think about real issues that are happening today, but it gave me a new perspective on the people who are living the lives like those in this book.</span><br />
<br />
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380">My favorite part of this book had to be our main characters, Jakub and Lincoln. Jakub is the son of a Polish immigrant, who moved to Canada with his late wife to try and live a better life. Jakub is a deeply constructed character. He lives with his father in the only apartment his father can afford. It was interesting to watch Jakub develop through the book. Especially when it came to how he thought about his friendship with Lincoln. Lincoln and Jakub had been friends for as long as they could remember. It was really interesting to see Lincoln change from when his brother got home, to him getting involved in the Red Bloodz, the local gang his brother runs. Both of these characters were so real, and very complex. Their reactions were real and human. They were, quite literally, the kids from across the street.</span><br />
<br />
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380">And I think that that was one of the big things about this book, this really does happen. The people who are being pulled into gangs sit next to your daughter in school, are the kids down the street who are "just little trouble makers." I feel like when we talk about people who are in gangs, we talk about them as if they are not actually people, and they are. </span><br />
<br />
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380">Another really mentionable aspect of this book was the atmosphere Nelson was able to create. Nelson was so descriptive when creating the setting and all the people that showed up throughout the story. I was picturing everything that was happening in my head as I was reading, and it was awesome to have her very well put together writing to help propel the story along.</span><br />
<br />
<span id="freeText12528262672062146380">So overall I'm not doing this story justice. This was a wonderfully written story with a heart breaking story line, and amazingly developed characters. This is the type of book that everyone should read at least one; not only because it shows the heart breaking reality of who is involved with gangs, but because it also shows the horrifying ending that a lot of these people face. </span><i><span id="freeText12528262672062146380"> </span></i><b> </b><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Follow Me:</b><br />
<a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/">Blog</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookish_anna/?hl=en">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/bookish_anna?lang=en">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/bookish_anna">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/adventures-with-a-book-nerd-14857823">Bloglovin'</a>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-29985401947425091152018-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:002018-01-15T00:00:29.630-08:00The New Year Book Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HfxfqS-11RFbqMhUyhbuRl4gUXiiBwLFlPkYsFUqH-NaYDvYALYfLtAcPyXMyVtKfLOhxg51Gz43lXwHHholt35eFStVEqJqF-n8Ehb5uVkJU9UJp149s56IVlYNFc6DYucWT5kNj7I/s1600/Let%2527s+Do+a+Tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HfxfqS-11RFbqMhUyhbuRl4gUXiiBwLFlPkYsFUqH-NaYDvYALYfLtAcPyXMyVtKfLOhxg51Gz43lXwHHholt35eFStVEqJqF-n8Ehb5uVkJU9UJp149s56IVlYNFc6DYucWT5kNj7I/s1600/Let%2527s+Do+a+Tag.jpg" /></a></div>
Hello, hello, hello! I hope that everyone is having a fantastic week. I was tagged by the wonderful Kristina over at <a href="https://booksanddachshunds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Books-and-Dachshunds</a> to do this tag. So, without further ado, The New Year Book Tag!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.) Are there any books you started in 2017 that you still need to finish?</span></i></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Almost every book I am currently reading I started in 2017. So, I'm either going to be trying to finish them, or DNF them. It will be nice to have that shelf on Goodreads look more manageable. 😂<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>2.) Do you have an Autumnal Book to transition to the End/Beginning of the New Year? </u></i></span> <br />
<br />
I have to agree with<b> </b>Kristina and say that I don't really read books with the seasons. Sometimes I'll read a wintry/Holiday book in December, but that's really it. I'm more of a mood reader, so I have a hard time reading books that go with the seasons. I just read whatever I'm in the mood for.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><i>3.) Is there a new release you're still waiting for from 2017? </i></u></span><br />
<br />
I was awful about reading new releases in 2017. So, there are a lot I want to read in 2018. It works out especially well for me because now they'll count for the Beat the Backlist challenge. 😄<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>4.) What are three books you want to read before the end of 2018?</u></i></span> <br />
<br />
Ooooo, this is a good question! I think that I want to finish <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23766634-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Court of Wings and Ruin</a>, I want to read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31685587-river?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">River</a> when it comes out, and I also want to read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30724132-geekerella?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Geekerella</a>.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>5.) Have you already made reading plans for 2018?</u></i></span> <br />
<br />
Yes I have! I set my Goodreads reading challenge at 60 books this year, and I'm also participating in a few other challenges. You can read my <a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2017/12/2018-challenge-sign-ups.html" target="_blank">2018 Challenge Sign Up Post</a> to find out more about them. 😊<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>6.) Who do you tag?</u></i></span> <br />
<br />
I'll tag Greg @<a href="https://gregsbookhaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Haven</a>, Lefty @<a href="http://lefthandedbooklover.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Left-Handed Book Lover</a>, and Sarah @<a href="https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Brainfluff</a>. Oh, and if you want to give this one a try, feel free! :) </div>
Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669542092138726607.post-37840689885274764382018-01-14T02:47:00.000-08:002018-01-14T02:47:37.723-08:00The Weekly Recap: I Didn't Mean To!! (Week of 1/7/18)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5DZYjFqo1vla9iYFga1xXqRjNQ5UB0VRH1pGTNozChKuQ45covs2UhXWyRmejBd_p3oanwxcXzS9WNd_xOFugfDW0q-XRSrNN8poxfuZCMFmBEhFqF68TBzK7Oe9gTIFWwUz6bOVtho/s1600/Recap.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with Kimberly who blogs at <a href="https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">The Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a> for The Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme where all us bloggers talk about out week in reading, what books we got, and what's coming up in the week ahead. I'm also linking up with Book Photo Sundays hosted by <a href="http://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rabbit Ears Book Blog</a>, a weekly meme where we share our favorite photos of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">MY LIFE</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi, everybody! It's been a surprisingly good week. I was sick for most of it (only made it to classes on Monday), but it was still a pretty good week. I made good progress in Ocarina of Time, and I read two books and DNFed one! I read more this week than I did in December. Oh and I went to the library today! I went for a couple cook books, and left with eleven books (none of them cookbooks). Oops? Well, here's to a better week, where we actually get the things we need! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">CURRENTLY READING</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Lost & Found" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389679548l/9539092.jpg" width="156" /><img alt="The Sleeper and the Spindle" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412343723l/23301545.jpg" width="149" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9539092-lost-found?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23301545-the-sleeper-and-the-spindle?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Currently reading these for a graphic novel edition of mini reviews! :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT I READ</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Curse of Stars (Diamond Crier #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1469492175l/31216565.jpg" width="131" /><img alt="Lick (Stage Dive, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429351487l/18873617.jpg" width="150" /><img alt="Blood Brothers" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1484610158l/30183036.jpg" width="125" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31216565-curse-of-stars" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18873617-lick" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30183036-blood-brothers" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I started off the week DNFing Curse of Stars. It was definitely time. Then I read Lick, and it was absolutely terrible! Expect a rant review soon. Then I read Blood Brothers, and it was fabulous. It was such a strong, powerful read. I'm currently writing this review, so expect this one soon. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">BOOKS I HAVE ACQUIRED</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For Review: </b></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Between the Blade and the Heart (Valkyrie, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1497298600l/34964846.jpg" width="132" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34964846-between-the-blade-and-the-heart?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you to Wednesday Books for the copy of The Blade and the Heart!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the Library: </b></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388715600l/1902241.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1321133783l/12872080.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="The Edge of Nowhere (Whidbey Island Saga, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1381747967l/18079784.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="Songs About a Girl (Songs About a Girl, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461937792l/25336218.jpg" width="130" /><img alt="On the Spectrum" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1491425118l/34415919.jpg" width="134" /><img alt="Lindsey Lost" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1347973382l/13505639.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="The End of Oz (Dorothy Must Die, #4)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467136429l/30653720.jpg" width="132" /><img alt="Con Academy" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1414558577l/22749775.jpg" width="133" /><img alt="Flawed (Flawed, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1433842801l/23438288.jpg" width="133" /><img alt="The Sleeper and the Spindle" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412343723l/23301545.jpg" width="149" /><img alt="Lost & Found" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389679548l/9539092.jpg" width="156" /> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1902241.The_Adoration_of_Jenna_Fox?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12872080-darkness-before-dawn?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18079784-the-edge-of-nowhere?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25336218-songs-about-a-girl?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34415919-on-the-spectrum?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13505639-lindsey-lost?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30653720-the-end-of-oz?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22749775-con-academy?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23438288-flawed?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23301545-the-sleeper-and-the-spindle?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9539092-lost-found?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I mean, did we really expect anything less from me? I think not.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<ul>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-weekly-recap-i-dont-wanna-week-of.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Recap: I DON'T WANNA (Week of 12/31/17) </a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/book-review-curse-of-stars-by-donna.html" target="_blank">Book Review: Curse of Stars by Donna Compositor</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://adventureswithabooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/01/what-is-chronically-awesome.html" target="_blank">What is Chronically Awesome?</a> </li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I'm doing The New Year Book Tag! Then, later in the week, I'm doing my first discussion post of 2018: Why Don't we See More Chronically Ill MCs in YA?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">SONG OF THE WEEK</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've got some AJR for you guys this week. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJsy_6vO5n8/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJsy_6vO5n8?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE WEEK</span></b></span></div>
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd3JoSsn8Lo/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd3JoSsn8Lo/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anna (@bookish_anna)</a> on <time datetime="2018-01-12T19:49:03+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 12, 2018 at 11:49am PST</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">QUESTION OF THE WEEK</span></b></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
About how many times per month do you go to the library? Let me know in the comments. :) </div>
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Adventures with a Book Nerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.com20