Okay, I know I've been super bad at uploading new posts every day like I hoped I would but that's because I've been pretty busy recently. Worry not, I'm back with a vengence and I have a whole heap of blog post ideas to keep us in business for a while.
So today's post is going to be about BOOK SERIES' because, quite frankly, I've ignited a love for them recently.
It all started when I read The Hunger Games Trilogy last year some time. I whizzed through them - in fact, I read one a day. That's just how good they were (and a testament to how much spare time I had back then), I couldn't put them down. So, yes, I read them, I loved them. Hopefully I'll get round to doing a review some time or maybe a comparison between book and film, who knows? Either way, you should read them. Go on, treat yourself to them... They're available HERE from Amazon.
Last week, I started reading the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld. I read the first one in two days (including being at work) and I started the second one yesterday. I'm loving them! I love that I can spend longer with some great characters and learn more about them instead of it all being over when the first book finishes. Does that make sense?
There are four books in this series - Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras - I'm yet to get my grubby mitts on the last one but all four are available HERE on Amazon.
What do you think... Do you prefer series or just one-off books?
There are two things in life that I own a lot of; books and
DVD’s. I don’t know exactly how many of each I own but I do know that I could
probably fill the Blockbuster shaped gap in the market right now, with a little
library on the side. I just struggle to say no to them.
I do, however, have rules when it comes to buying books and
DVD’s. I will never pay more than £5 for either. I’ve got a few exceptions in
my collections, of course, but not many. I could probably count them on one
hand.
That being said, this weekend I bought 2 books and 2 DVD’s.
Let’s start with the books first…
Blurb:
“When Harold Fry leaves home one morning to post a letter,
with his wife hoovering upstairs, he has no idea that he is about to walk from
one end of the country to the other.
He has no hiking boots or map, let alone a compass,
waterproof or mobile phone. All he knows is that he must keep walking. To save
someone else’s life.”
I bought this book because it sounded like a thriller but a
lot of the reviews quoted on it said that it was touching, moving, and sad etc.
I also liked the writing style so much I read the first three pages in the
shop. In order to test out a book, I read the first paragraph because it helps
me work out if I like the style it’s written in and gives me an idea of the
book as a whole. It was because of reading the first paragraph that I read the
first three pages so I knew I had to buy it.
I started reading it yesterday and I’m thoroughly enjoying
it so far. It’ll probably be the centre of next Friday’s blog post.
Blurb:
“Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought
her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter
inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters
suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be
completely rewritten.”
Having read (and become perhaps a touch obsessed with) “Looking
For Alaska”, I knew I wanted to read more of John Green’s work and this seemed
like the perfect opportunity because I know so many people have given it
glowing reviews. I can’t wait to get my teeth into this! I am slightly worried
it might make me cry though.
I bought these books from Asda where they were part of a 2
for £7 deal, making each book just £3.50. If you didn’t want to buy 2 books,
however, they’re only £3.85 each which I think is pretty good! Click HERE to see if there's anything that takes your fancy.
The DVD’s I bought aren’t usually the type of DVD’s I buy –
I’m more into action/horror/thriller films. It’s just that they were on offer
and I already knew one of the songs from one of them. Plus the lovely Zoella
had mentioned the other one recently, I believe. So I figured I’d give it a go.
I watched The Swan Princess on Saturday when I bought it and
I think it’s safe to say I fell in love with it. The songs are amazing, the
characters are lovely, and ahhhh it was like being a kid again!! I’m still yet
to watch Thumbelina but I’m tempted to put it on tonight after Holby City.
I bought both DVD’s from Matalan (can't find them on their website though). The Swan Princess was
£2.99 on its own but was part of a 2 for £5 deal so me and my friend picked a
DVD each, making it just £2.50. Thumbelina was £2.99 which I think is a bit of
a steal!
I did buy one more thing recently too which I’ll give a
little mention to…
[One Direction - One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)]
No, I didn't buy the video but I did buy the single... I could say I bought it because it’s for charity but the
truth is I bought it because I think it’s awesome. I love One Direction
(although this hasn’t always been the case) and think they’re an incredibly
talented band.
I love how much they’ve improved since they first started and,
better still, I love that they put their own spin on the cover. A lot of people
have moaned about it but I don’t see the problem – yes, the original is great,
but so is this version too. They’re just different sounds.
The song is the official Comic Relief single and I think that it's a great choice this year. They've picked the biggest band of the moment to help a fantastic charity!
The single is available now on iTunes now for £1.99 and it's a great way of donating money to a good cause!
