In October I was thrown for a loop in my personal life when I found out I was pregnant. Inexplicably, I have had not only writer's block since then, but reader's block as well. Every book I've picked up I've been unable to finish. Since October! My writer's block has been gone for a few weeks now and I'm hoping my reader's block will follow suit. We'll see.
Anyway, I realize I've probably lost 90% of my readership with my extra-long hiatus, but I'm here to tell you I'm back and ready to blog those book reviews!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Please Comment If You Read This
I am debating whether or not to keep this blog going. It doesn't seem to have warranted very much interest and it's pretty time-consuming. I like having a place to chronicle my books, but it might just be easier for me to write them down at home like I used to.
So, if you read this blog and want it saved you better comment!
So, if you read this blog and want it saved you better comment!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
September Book #5
Book: Page After Page: Discover the Confidence and Passion You Need to Start Writing and Keep Writing (No Matter What) by Heather Sellers
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes
This is a book I got from the library, but I would definitely buy it (and probably will if I ever see it when I'm shopping). It's filled to the brim with good advice for writers of any level. Even if you're a pro it's full of lots of great, refreshing advice and anecdotes.
There are also prompts at the end of every chapter. I don't know how good they are because I never do prompts in writing books. I don't like most of them. I should probably try them sometime, but I didn't do it for this book so I can't speak for that part of it.
Sellers has a great voice and a good ability to relate to the beginning writer. If you're a writer, or thinking about writing, this is a good book to read.
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes
This is a book I got from the library, but I would definitely buy it (and probably will if I ever see it when I'm shopping). It's filled to the brim with good advice for writers of any level. Even if you're a pro it's full of lots of great, refreshing advice and anecdotes.
There are also prompts at the end of every chapter. I don't know how good they are because I never do prompts in writing books. I don't like most of them. I should probably try them sometime, but I didn't do it for this book so I can't speak for that part of it.
Sellers has a great voice and a good ability to relate to the beginning writer. If you're a writer, or thinking about writing, this is a good book to read.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September Book #4
Book: Possession by A.S. Byatt
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
Watch the movie instead, it takes out all the boring parts.
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
Watch the movie instead, it takes out all the boring parts.
Monday, September 13, 2010
September Book #3
Book: Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper by SARK
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
If you're looking for a breakthrough writing book that will change your world this is not the one you want to read. On the other hand, if you're looking for a creatively done book that will spark your own creativity you want this one!
This book is unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's colorful, bright, and makes you want to go buy a new pack of Crayola markers. Even if you don't want to read this book, I would suggest looking at it just for the ideas it will give you of how to format your own writing journal.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
If you're looking for a breakthrough writing book that will change your world this is not the one you want to read. On the other hand, if you're looking for a creatively done book that will spark your own creativity you want this one!
This book is unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's colorful, bright, and makes you want to go buy a new pack of Crayola markers. Even if you don't want to read this book, I would suggest looking at it just for the ideas it will give you of how to format your own writing journal.
Happy reading!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September Book #1
Book: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes, with reservations
Let me start by saying that the first half of this book was a total snooze-fest. If I hadn't read the first book, and already bought the third book, I would have put it down. She re-iterates all this stuff that happens in the first book, but it's lost all it's punch and emotional power because she's just TELLING us about it. And the lead character, Katniss, is a total bawl-baby-titty-mouse.
But after the first 100 pages or so it gets good. And I'm glad I read it, but I only recommend reading it if you're invested in the trilogy. If you're on the fence I would say skip it and find something better written.
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes, with reservations
Let me start by saying that the first half of this book was a total snooze-fest. If I hadn't read the first book, and already bought the third book, I would have put it down. She re-iterates all this stuff that happens in the first book, but it's lost all it's punch and emotional power because she's just TELLING us about it. And the lead character, Katniss, is a total bawl-baby-titty-mouse.
But after the first 100 pages or so it gets good. And I'm glad I read it, but I only recommend reading it if you're invested in the trilogy. If you're on the fence I would say skip it and find something better written.
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