Why we read books and why we shouldn't but probably still will anyway

     My cousin had asked this question while I was browsing through Amazon for books. She keeps asking me this every time she sees me with a book and my answer had been this: "I like to read books because I get to imagine everything starting from the world, to the characters, to the occurrences and other aspects that make up the story". There are a lot of reasons why we read and I'm going to name some of them.

1.   We have FANDOMS where everyone is basically dedicated to a certain book.

2.   We get to smell the books. (I know you people do that)

3.   We get excited over the release dates of a sequel of a book, a certain book or the               movie adaptation of a book.

4.   When we watch the movie adaptations in the cinema, we react to the adapted parts           which are wrong which adds excitement compared to just watching.

5.   We have words or jokes that no one else knows except for the people in the fandom.

6.   We get really good in English and sometimes (or always) use words that had not been       used for a long time.

7.   The money we spend is not wasted on useless stuff like drugs and we don't get                 pregnant because the only people we love are fictional characters.

8.   We get to live in multiple different worlds and get to be friends with the characters.

9.   According to studies, people who read have stronger imagination.

10. We will someday rule the world because of our unlimited intelligence.

     Why we shouldn't read books:

1. CHARACTERS DIE

     This is all for now. Goodbye and DFTBA!

ALLEGANT: Book Review

     I know it's a bit late to post this but I've been planning to blog this since January but I've been procrastinating. I also know that I'm a bit late with reading this book as I have only finished this earlier this January. I'm sorry and don't judge me because I didn't read this because the movie will come out soon. I actually saw this when Divergent was newly released but as you know (or not) times are tough and I don't have money. Haha. So here it is.

     I am a little late in posting this because the movie is coming out on March but I want to blog about this and you really can't do anything about it because this is my blog. Anyways, I HATE THIS BOOK. If you haven't read the book yet then I suggest you leave this blog post and go to the others or just leave this blog and then come back later after you finish the book because this will contain A LOT of spoilers but if you like spoilers then you may continue reading. This book gave me a lot of feels. I know from the start that the Divergent series is a dystopian one but I read it anyway and I wish I hadn't. Not really but I know that deep inside you also thought of this after you read the part where Tris died and Tobias was left heartbroken someone had gone somewhere, never came back and left the love of her life lonely.

     I mean, I like the writing and all because let's face it: Veronica Roth is an exceptional (and very pretty) author and I'm not saying that I hate the book because I really like it. That part where I said I 'hate' the book is just the feels talking. The book is really great and detailed but in my opinion, this is my second favorite book in the series -the first one being Insurgent- because I feel like some characters have not been given enough screen time (I'm sorry if that doesn't make sense I don't know what it's called in books) and they just focused on Tris. I love Tris, I mean I cried when she died went somewhere but I like the other characters as well and I'm just sad that they were shown only when they do something life threatening or if they will die. I like this book very much but I wouldn't read this again unless I want to be heartbroken which is very unlikely. 

     I know I said on my previous blog post that I will review the trilogy but we're so busy with school right now and stuff but I will still post stuff.

     Goodbye and don't forget to be awesome.

Adventures with the Clique

     Yesterday, January 18, 2014, my friends and I had the pleasure to meet the award winning author, Gayle Forman. She is the author of If I Stay, Where She Went (which is the second book of If I Stay), Just One Day, Just One Year and Sisters in Sanity.

While in line during registration

Me, Arianne, Ivy and Ian 6 hours before the event

     We went to the place where the event will be held, which in this case, is at National Book Store. The registration started at 10 am in the morning, which is when the mall will be opened so we were there at around 9:40 am. The line was already quite long when we got there and if you look closely at our books, they have small stickers with numbers and we're numbers 86-89. I'm number 87. 

     My birthday was last Sunday, January 12, so we just celebrated my birthday there and ate. We also went to the bookstores and I bought the Hollow City and The Diviners. My friends gave me City Of Bones and The Fall Of Five for my birthday and I WAS SO HAPPY.

     Then, before we know it, it's time...

Gayle Forman being interviewed by the granddaughter of the owner of the bookstore

     We talked to people as well, which is great because all of the people there are bookworms like us.

About half of the people who went to the event.

     We had to wait for about 30 minutes before they call our number but it was worth it.

Gayle Forman signing my book.

     I was so nervous and when it's my turn she said 'hi' and then I asked her to hug me. She smiled first and then opened her arms and I hugged her and then we took a picture together. I'm only going to be able to show my picture because they didn't allow me to include theirs.

Me with Gayle Forman

     So after that, I got off the stage and I tried so hard not to cry but I can't help it and I can't stop the tears from coming.

My signed copies of If I Stay, Where She Went, Just One Day and Just One Year.

     This is the first book signing event I have been able to go to so this is a really unforgettable moment for me and for my friends as well. Gayle was so nice and sweet. It's such a pleasure to meet such a phenomenal writer and I would definitely do it again soon. Actually we are actually planning on going to another event where we can meet 3 authors. The authors are Tahereh Mafi, Ransom Riggs and Veronica Rossi. It'll be on April but I CAN'T WAIT.

     This is my blog about my first book signing event. I hoped you enjoyed it and I'll be writing a review about the Divergent trilogy so watch out for that. I'll also blog my encounter with the 3 authors mentioned above as soon as possible (its on April so I'll post it afterwards). You can comment a book that you would like me to review and I'll read it (if I've not read it yet), do a review about it and mention your blog. 

    Goodbye, read more and don't forget to be awesome. (DFTBA!!!)

"Sometimes you lose a battle. But mischief always wins the war."

     Looking for Alaska. Ah yes. This book broke my heart into a million pieces and jumped on it repeatedly. This book is also by John Green. This is about Miles who memorizes famous last words of people and he is looking for The Great Perhaps. When he goes to college he meets Chip and Alaska who turned his life upside down. I have only recently read this book. Really recently, I finished it this morning. Anyways, this, like any other John Green books, does not focus around romance only. The characters in the story reflects most of teenagers today and how they let their self go. This book is depressing as f*** but its worth it. I don't know if that makes me emo but that's the only way to describe it. You can also learn a lot from it because the characters are smart and they often talk about things like history or they have a class about religion. You should really read this book because trust me, you would not expect the things that will happen.

"And in this moment I swear, we are infinite"

     I have read this book once and now I'm planning on reading it again. This book is kind of confusing at first but in the end it all comes together. Yup, it's the Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. This book is about a male teenager named Charlie and the Perks is his journal. My friend, whom I've mentioned in my first blogpost, is also the one who recommended this to me.

Old and new version of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

     I have the old version of the book and it really reflects some of the teenagers today. I'm going to pretend I didn't cry. I cried. I swear and books rarely makes me cry. This book is funny and sweet and romantic but most of all it's something people can relate to. Charlie is awesome. Patrick is funny. Sam is just amazing. They're friends and they have this chemistry that you can't just ignore. Charlie is smart and he wants to be a writer. His sister has a boyfriend who ***** her up. I'm sorry. I don't wanna give those who haven't read it yet spoiler. As you see above on the picture, this book already has a film adaptation and it's freaking amazing and the cast are perfect. Sam is played by Emma Watson. Patrick is played by Ezra Miller. And Charlie is played by Logan Lerman. All actors and actresses gave the characters justice but if you want to watch the movie, I suggest you read the books first or there might be some confusion. In conclusion, the book and movie are perfect. That is all.

     

I Fear Oblivion

     Hello people! First blog post! Woohoo!

 

     Anyways, I am a bookworm if you can't tell by the title of my blog but I never really got into books which the main story line is about romance and the likes. My friend which goes by the name Arianne bought a book and when she finished it, she told me that I would really appreciate it, even though I don't like romance much, because the story does not evolve around love only and that the book is very well written and logical. If you had read this book then you will know why the title of this blogpost is "I fear oblivion". This is the line that Augustus Waters said when asked what he fears the most. There are a lot of "quotes" or "lines" from the book but this one is the one I can seem to remember the most. Not because I have a brain problem or something but I can relate to Augustus when he said that. I know that deep inside I've always wanted to be different. For instance, whenever we're going somewhere I always wear something that none of my other companions are wearing. I want to stand out. I've never really realized that I fear oblivion until recently when I bought John Green's book "The Fault In Our Stars", read it and then when it came to that part I stopped reading, went back to that part and goes "Woah! I never really think of it like that but I can actually relate to that". I have finished the book and it's awesome. 

     This book is about a sixteen year old cancer patient, Hazel Grace who met the enigmatic Augustus Waters at a cancer support group. They became attracted to each other and......... their journey begins. I' m really sorry that I can't tell you guys more about this because I may be sued for copyright but trust me I really do want to. Anyways, I really suggest that you read the book because it's really great and inspirational. Do not be fooled though because even though some character/s have cancer it's actually not all sad but the opposite! The Fault in Our Stars is being adapted into a movie starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort and the official release date in America will be on the 6th of June, 2014.

     John Green, the author had also written Paper Towns, Abundance of Katherines and Looking for Alaska. He had also done collaborations on Let it Snow and Will Grayson, Will Grayson. 

     John also has a Youtube channel called VlogBrothers which he shares with his brother, Hank.