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10 Favorite Reads of 2017
I finally got around to filming a video about my favorite books that I read in 2017. Click below to watch!
November Unhaul & Giveaway — CLOSED
My Bookshelf Giveaways:
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Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution by Bernie Sanders — a Rafflecopter giveaway
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg — a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr — a Rafflecopter giveaway
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The Elixir Vitae Adventures: Ortus by Stacey Horan — a Rafflecopter giveaway
*Read my reviews by clicking on the titles above.
Enter by clicking on the link following each title. The giveaways are open internationally to participants 18 years and older and will end on November 30, 2017. Winners will be announced on my blog and contacted through email. Good luck!
Books by the Foot Review & Haul
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I ordered a box of random sci-fi and fantasy books from an online retailer, booksbythefoot.com. Here’s my video review of what I got and whether or not I thought it was worthwhile. I hope this can help someone else make an informed decision!
September 2017 Book & Leggings Haul
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This month I have books and leggings to share with you. My little sweetie wanted to be in the haul picture with me, so there she is making a silly face!
August 2017 Book Haul
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I was so glad to get this video filmed before my cold knocked me on my behind. This month I have another odd assortment of books, but I hope you’ll find something that piques your interest. You can tell I filmed this late at night, because my nighttime crazies are coming through pretty strong in the video!
July 2017 Unhaul
My first unhaul video! Look for more of these in the future!
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Winner of September 2016 Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Hannah C.–winner of the September 2016 Book Giveaway!
I will email you to set up delivery! Thanks to everybody who participated!
Thrift Store – Young Adult Reading Challenge #1
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Having finished the romance reading challenge, I’m ready for a break from that particular genre. I found these five books in the young adult/juvenile section at my local Goodwill and am looking forward to reading them!
I read the Twilight series several years ago, but never formally reviewed them. And I have to say that I don’t mind reading them again. Even though they’re rather teenager-y books, they are also strangely addictive. The Hunger Games series has been recommended to me by more than one person, but this will be the first time I’ve even taken a look inside one. What can I say? I tend to shy away from the latest craze, sometimes shunning that item for years. There must be a contrariness built into my nature.
READING LIST:
- Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
- Twilight
by Stephenie Meyer
- New Moon
by Stephenie Meyer
- The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
- M.C. Higgins, the Great
by Virginia Hamilton
by Eoin Colfer
by Stephenie Meyer
by Stephenie Meyer
by Suzanne Collins
by Virginia Hamilton
September 2016 Book Haul & Unboxing
My September book haul is up! I was so excited to set up a new filming area, even though it’s quite simple. I can’t wait to add my own personal touches (I have to admit that Funko Worf is an awesome start)! Since most of our books are packed away for moving, I really had to scour the house to find books to put on my bookshelf.
The books from this month are a very odd assortment–homeschooling, magazines, blogging, educational. Whatevs–I am an odd duck, so I guess it just fits!
August 2016 Book Haul & Unboxing
I filmed a quick video of my August books–well, the ones that aren’t part of a reading challenge. Check it out if you find the time!
Jane Eyre – Movie 2011
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I have decided that in addition to reviewing books, I’d also like to use this blog to review movie adaptations of books. To that end, Jane Eyre
First, I like the look of the actors they chose to portray Mr. Rochester and Jane in this version. I know that sounds silly, but if I don’t think “Jane” and “Rochester” when I look at the actors, I’m not going to enter into the story as readily. I really enjoyed Fassbender’s portrayal of Rochester, though he wasn’t quite as dark and brooding as in some other adaptations or the book. He didn’t seem to be quite as tortured as he should have been. Wasikowska’s portrayal, I’m not quite as sure about. I did enjoy her performance, but it seemed to be lacking something. There seemed to be a flatness to her character at times, and a general lack of emotion. I also thought that the chemistry was a little lacking between Jane and Rochester, which is of course one of the main ingredients that makes the whole plot believable.
There were a few bits that I noticed had been changed from the book, but I’ve come to expect that in screen adaptations. It doesn’t bother me too much. Unfortunately, there were some scenes left out that I think would have added to the story, but there may have been time constraints. One thing I thought was quite clever in this adaptation, was that Jane’s story alternated between present day (once she had left Thornfield), and her past (beginning with her childhood). I think that was an interesting way to tell the story.
Overall, I enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to Jane Eyre fans and those who enjoy a good love story. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, as long as you go into it allowing it to be its own version of Jane Eyre. 🙂
Rated: PG-13
Rating: 4 Stars
Until next time…
Lori
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