Feeling philosophical after reading an Amazing Book?

That's exactly how i feel after reading A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. I wrote a review about it yesterday!  I just think about all the things this book made me think about. That's how you know a book's good. They make you reflect back on your life. It's rare for me to rate books over 3 1/2 Stars or even...

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A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - 4 1/2 Stars

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

This book was probably one of the best books i read in a while. When i saw the cover, and read the summary in the back of the book, i was a bit doubtful. My sister read it before me, and told me that i had to read it. That it was such an amazing book, and you know what?...

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Read Across America Day!

Today is Read Across America Day. In honor of this day I decided to go over my favorite books when I was a child! Matilda by Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Chicka Chicka...

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My Reading Habits!

Hey guys! Today I decided to go through the book tag. I am an avid reader. Since I take literature classes in school, I do a lot less reading throughout the semester. During winter and summer break I get through loads of books in a month. Let's begin!   Do you have a certain place at home for reading? I...

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After Hours by Claire Kennedy - 3 1/2 Stars

After Hours by Claire Kennedy Book Cover

Okay, so when you are looking at the cover of this book, you think that the book is going to be some sort of cliche. Well surprise surprise, it actually isn't. The book actually takes place in a restaurant, and it's about all of the drama and secrets that are going on between the employees. Four in particular. There's Isa,...

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The Liebster Award

Hey guys, this is different from most posts that I usually make, but I was nominated for the Liebster Award by my friend Leigh! You can read her post on this right here. Sorry it took me so long to post this! The rules for accepting the Liebster Award are as follows: Thank the person who has nominated you for...

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Best Compliment I've Ever Received

Compliments honestly make my day. I still remember the best compliment I've ever received. It was about a year ago, and one of my friends Filippo, was having a conversation with me. Mid-conversation, he randomly says "Melina, you are so genuine". When he said that to me, I was so flattered. I live my life trying to be a real...

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Right of Way by Lauren Barnholdt - 3 Stars

Right of Way by Luaren Barnholdt book cover

I only bought this book, cause i liked her style of writing in Two Way Street, and to be honest this book was alright. My favorite part about this story is that you get to see Courtney and Jordan, which were the main characters from Two Way Street. I love when authors make main characters from one of their books...

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The True Loves Of My Life

It's the time of the year again, so Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you're starting your day off amazingly. For those of you who don't know, I am currently singe, and will most likely be spending this holiday home with a movie and a bottle of wine. Don't worry though, I will not be drinking away my sorrows! I am...

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Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry - 3 1/2 Stars

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry book cover

Well i was originally attracted to this book, cause i like books with people who have problems...serious problems. So this book is about a girl and a boy who are in high school. The girl, Echo, is known as a freak in school. She stops going to school for a few months and when she comes back she's completely anti-social. On...

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