-Maniac Magee
-Beautiful Creatures (I haven't seen the movie all the way through or read the book. But I was running out of ideas for this question and the bits I've seen of this movie are god awful)
-some of the Narnia sequels I don't know this question is hard for me
I'm not one of those people who needs the movie to be just like the book, so if I pick a movie you hate because its not like the book you know why.
-Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets
-Girl Interrupted
-The Virgin Suicides
-Matilda
-Caroline
I had to google this! I could not recall any quotes of the top of my head.
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Cicero
“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa
“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
― Mark Twain
“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”
― Groucho Marx, The Essential Groucho: Writings For By And About Groucho Marx
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
― Neil Gaiman, Coraline (this book is really good, currently reading it)
The year just started and I haven't read any bad books yet so I'm going back to last year. Choosing Feed By MT Anderson. The writing style just wasn't for me and the book was incredibly boring.
Let's just pretend a week hasn't passed. I keep forgetting to do this!
I've only read 3 books so far this year and the best is definitely Wintergirls. Laurie Halse Anderson is a terrific writer and I'm in love with her style of writing!
1. Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone- This book is magical and takes you to the most amazing fictional place Hogwarts. Its not nearly as dark as some of the later books. It makes you happy as you root for Harry and the golden trio. Being stranded on a desert island probably sucks ass. This would make it slightly better!
2. My Side Of The Mountain- About a young boy who goes to the wild and lives off the land. Maybe there be the helpful tips in there that would also work on a desert. Also a very good book!
3. Alice In Wonderland - One of my favorite whimsical trippy books that would make for a great read in the shade of the island.
4. The Virgin Suicides- Only read the beginning of this book but liked the style of writing. Was a big fan of the Sofia Coppola movie.
5. Pretty Little Liars- Been wanting to read this and whats better for an island than cheesy YA mystery set in modern day.
Laurie Halse Anderson had already won my heart with the amazing novel Speak about a girl who was raped at a party and called the cops. This book is just as amazing! Lia finds out her friend and fellow winter girl was found dead in a motel room. Nobody knows why but Lia is fearing the worth. Lia is both anorexic and a cutter. Her friend Cassie was a bulimic. This would be a very triggering book for people who are still suffering from eating disorders or self harm. But the poetic nature of the writing and the likeable and yet sometimes loath able characters keep you on the edge of your seat. Would highly recommend!
I don't hate a lot of characters but I'll try to think of some!
Hannah Baker from Thirteen Reasons Why
Andy Evans from Speak
Lets just pretend several days haven't passed and post number 3!
Fave characters and what books there from!
Your 5 least favorite books of all time.
Your favorite characters and which books they’re from.
Characters you hate and which books they’re from.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what five books would you take with you? Include one reason for each.
The best book you’ve read in the last year.
The worst book you’ve read in the last year.
Your favorite quotes from books.
Your favorite quotes about books.
Name five absolutely great film adaptations of books.
Name three absolutely awful film adaptations of books.
Your favorite authors.
Your favorite book from childhood
A book you regret not having read sooner
A book you haven’t read but is on your “will read” list.
A book you haven’t read and have no intention of ever reading,.
A book you want to like, but can’t get into for whatever reason. Why can’t you get into it?
A book that you think is highly overrated.
A book that you think is woefully underrated
The environment you most enjoy reading in
The most disturbing book you’ve ever read
A book you once loved, but don’t anymore. What changed?
A book you once hated, but now love. What changed?
Your favorite series
The nerdiest book you’ve ever read.
Your favorite type of nonfiction book
Your favorite genre
The first book you can remember reading on your own
An author you wish was more well-known
The book you’re reading right now.
Your 5 least favorite books of all time
1. Feed M.T Anderson (really weird writing and super boring)
2. The Horse and His Boy by C. S lewis (just really boring)
3. TTYL by Lauren Myracle
4. Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
(read parts of in elementary school..not for me)
5. The Boyfriend List by E lockhart (okay book but not the best)
Your 5 least favorite books of all time.
Your favorite characters and which books they’re from.
Characters you hate and which books they’re from.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what five books would you take with you? Include one reason for each.
The best book you’ve read in the last year.
The worst book you’ve read in the last year.
Your favorite quotes from books.
Your favorite quotes about books.
Name five absolutely great film adaptations of books.
Name three absolutely awful film adaptations of books.
Your favorite authors.
Your favorite book from childhood
A book you regret not having read sooner
A book you haven’t read but is on your “will read” list.
A book you haven’t read and have no intention of ever reading,.
A book you want to like, but can’t get into for whatever reason. Why can’t you get into it?
A book that you think is highly overrated.
A book that you think is woefully underrated
The environment you most enjoy reading in
The most disturbing book you’ve ever read
A book you once loved, but don’t anymore. What changed?
A book you once hated, but now love. What changed?
Your favorite series
The nerdiest book you’ve ever read.
Your favorite type of nonfiction book
Your favorite genre
The first book you can remember reading on your own
An author you wish was more well-known
The book you’re reading right now.
Day 1: Your 10 favorite books of all time.
10: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
9: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli8: Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone by JK Rowling
7: Holes by Louis Sachar
6: Story Of A Girl by Sara Zarr
5: Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
4: Splendors and Glooms by
3: Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets by JK Rowling
2: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling
1: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Big fan of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and so far I'm a big fan of Wintergirls as well. Its dark and depressing with beautifully poetic writing. There are quite a few triggering moments in this book so I wouldn't recommend it to someone recovering from an eating disorder or self harm. Its quite a page turner from the very beginning!
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