In My Mailbox (17)

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. I wasn't expecting to get so many books but I did!

Library:

The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan

I'm really enjoying this series. I saw the book and I knew that I had to read it immediately!

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

My friend read it and said that it was good and she doesn't read any books so I think it will be good. Hopefully it is!

Borrowed:

Indigo by Alice Hoffman

My friend had and since it was short I decided that I should read it and find out if it was any good.

Other:

The Library Card by Jerry Spinelli

I got this one from school and since I had read Crash by the author and thought it was good, I saw it and decided to get it.

What did you get this week?

Nourishing the Need (4)

Nourishing the Need is a blog feature that will be posted here every week. It will feature Book Covers and Book Finds and will also give me an opportunity to let me talk anything about books!

Book Covers:

The Pirate Daughter's Promise by Molly Evangeline

I really like the background, especially the ship. And how sky seems to black and a golden light at the horizon. I just really like everything about this cover!

Pegasus by Robin McKinley

The cover seems plain but at the same time I can't help liking it! I like how the Pegasus is in the air while the girl is on the ground. I also like how the clouds seem to make way for the sun to shine.

Book Finds:

Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen

I really enjoyed the Luxe series even though I haven't read the last one yet. I will probably read anything written by her, especially since she writes about the times that I really like! I'm really looking forward to it!

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

This one seems like a sweet story to read. I usually don't read a lot of this kind but I think that I would really enjoy it! Plus, I really like the cover, especially since the Eiffel Tower is in the background.

So what do you think?

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

Title: The Reptile Room
Author: Lemony Snicket
Published: 1999
Pages: 190
Rating: 3/5
Summary: Do snakes make you nervous? How about salamanders? Does the mention of a brass reading lamp give you conniptions? Is a long knife something you wish to avoid? A car accident? An odor? Cake? Clues to a bloodthirsty crime?
It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, “‘Beware’ doesn’t begin to cover it.”
BE CAREFUL! This volume constitutes only one-thirteenth of Mr. Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Readers unbothered by inclement weather will want to continue with the third installment, The Wide Window. Others will not.
 
Review: After reading the first one I didn't know what to expect.
 
The story continues the misfortunes of the Baudelaire orphans. Once again they must go live with a relative that must care for them. This time they have a bit more luck and they get a guardian who isn't trying to make do everything around the house and who has a library. But then, being the Baudelaires, their worst nightmare appears and messes everything up.
 
Having read the first book I sort of knew how the characters were different from each other. I was glad to see the siblings try to help each other out and stick together even though it might have been difficult. Even though they had been through many things, they tried to have happy moments while they could.
 
Of course you need to have some complications, which is why there is always a villain. In this case it was Count Olaf. He seems to always want to ruin the lives of the Baudelaires and will stop at nothing to accomplish it. As before, he got me really mad since they only thing that he wants is the money.
 
It still had that different experience that the first book gave, which I'm glad of. I doubt many infants would know what was going on but I was fine with it. I really enjoyed reading more of the misfortunes of the orphans even though most of the time it seems unfair what they go through.
 
I was glad that the author didn't change things since I think it's one of the things that make this series so unique and different from what a reader would usually find. I'm very interested to see what will happen to the Baudelaires, since it seems that their lives revolve around misfortunes.

Book Blogger Hop (11)

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In My Mailbox (16)

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. This week I didn't get any books from the library which is quiet surprising. Also surprising, I bought books!

Bought:

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

I've heard so much of Sarah Dessen that I knew that I had to get a book of hers. So I when I saw I didn't hesitate to get. Hopefully it's good.

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

I've heard many good things about this book I couldn't get. Now I finally got and I can't wait start reading it!

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

I can't explain how excited I was when I finally got it! I've been hearing so many great things and I just love the series! I read the book and I can't explain how amazing it was!

So what did you get?

Nourishing the Need (3)

Nourishing the Need is a new blog feature that will be posted here every week. This will be a way for me to talk anything about books.

Book Covers:

Cate of the Lost Colony by Lisa Klein

I really like the idea of having a ship in the background. And of course I think the colors that they used are really and don't hurt the eyes. And I really like the dress!

The Queen's Daughter by Susan Coventry

I think that the cover is a pleasant thing to look at. I really like the colors that they used since they make the eye focus on something. And I really like the color of her dress!

Book Finds:

The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson

It's supposed to be a retelling of Sleeping Beauty. The main character falls in love with someone that she must stay away because of a curse. I always like to see how character try to overcome stuff like this. And I really like the cover!

The Other Countess by Eve Edwards

This one is supposed to be about a man who is looking for wife who has money since Lacey Hall is near ruin. He is ready to woo any woman that has a fortune. Then he meets Ellie who has no money and you know how the story goes. Plus, I think the cover is really nice!

Did you notice that all the covers had a dress on them? =)

Book Blogger Hop (10)

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If you're visiting from the hop make sure you leave your link and I'll make sure to visit your blog! Have fun!