Book Review: Mother, can you not? by Kate Siegel

Book Review:

Mother, Can you not?

by Kate Siegel

 

This was a really cute book and even made me think about my relationships! I love those types of books that I can get something out of it. I feel like they are extremely needed in todays world. I thought that the humor that was throughout the book made it seem like it was going so much faster than it really was. I was extremely excited to read it and still love it now that I am done. I think that if you have any problems with your mother - not that shes just a crazy Jewish mother, this book can really make you see a different side of things. The only reason I couldn't give it a 5 star rating is simply because of the cover. I normally cannot stand hard back books but I really do not like the hard covers that have like half of a cover. I understand why she did that but it doesn't impress me.

Stars: 4 1/2 out of 5! 

Book Review: Armada by Ernest Cline

Book Review:

Armada 

By Ernest Cline

 

Synopsis:   Zack Lightman has spent his life dreaming. Dreaming that the real world could be a little more like the countless science-fiction books, movies, and videogames he’s spent his life consuming. Dreaming that one day, some fantastic, world-altering event will shatter the monotony of his humdrum existence and whisk him off on some grand space-faring adventure.

Review: First thing I have to say is that this has become one of my new favorite books of all time! I read this one before his first book and fell in love. It seems like everything just works together. The writing style, plot, characters, setting and throwbacks! I feel like he really knew what he was talking about when most authors never really know what they are doing. I think I would have to say that the little bits of the past games really stole the book for me. I am a huge gamer so living within the game for the book made it even better for me! I loved it! If you like the 80's and any video games at all you should totally read this book! I know a lot of people didn't like this book because they read "Ready Player One" first but maybe it was just me but I thought this book was so much better but it could account to me reading this one first. 

Stars: 5/5!! 

Please leave your comments on what you thought on the book below! I will be updating my review and making it into the type of review I normally do! 

Love you all!

Mini Reviews

Here are some mini reviews for some small books I have read! 

Mini Reviews!

1) A Heart Like Ringo Star - by Linda Oatman High

     Verse book; 250 Pages; 2015

      

      I really enjoyed this book! It was a great read and fast paced book. I like reading verse books but sometimes its hard because there are many times authors that write like this leave out a lot of details. I felt like Linda Oatman High really paid attention to the story. It flowed extremely well. There was never a page that was confusing or made me think about it.

When I first started reading this I thought it was just about why people die but it was a totally different story. Of course I am not saying this in a bad way I just wish the cover and description on the back was a little more descriptive. It ended up being about someone with a heart condition and not wanting to die. I loved how emotional this book got and how it really showed the feelings behind this issue that many people wouldn't or even couldn't understand. 

I read it in one night! This was such a quick read which many people think you can't get a great book out of that but it had so much within it! I couldn't put this book down. I will be honest - no this book didn't blow me away but it did leave me with some great feelings and loving this authors style!

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2) Kiss of Broken Glass -By Madeleine Kuderick

Verse book; 224 pages; 2014

When this book started it was amazing! I lost a lot of feelings for this book before it was over but in all it was such a great book! I have never really put this information out there but I could seriously relate to this subject. Growing up I didn't have the greatest childhood and a lot of things that happened made me develop major depression and anxiety so I started dealing with the issues in the wrong way. This leads me to my biggest problem with this book. All the main characters cut themselves just because it was the "cool" thing to do and because everyone else did. I can totally understand that this is a big thing with some kids these days and it shouldn't be happening. But on the other hand it kind of feels like the author is making a parody of people who cut for real reasons. I would totally make this a fave of mine if there was a real reason because the way the author talks about the feelings behind the cutting is so extremely true it was kinda scary!
I do have to say that she did write this story beautifully! With all the emotions she gave and how extreme the details were when it is a verse book I will be looking for some other work from her!
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T.v. show Wrap up - June (Half way)

~~ T.v Shows ~~

Here are some of the T.V. shows that I have been watching! 

1) Amazing Race - Season 2 &3 - These seasons were some great people. There were of course some times I didn't like and there are definitely some people I didn't like but I loved how wide spread all the things they do are. Of course I was not to happy with who won but there is nothing I can do about it. You can totally tell that it was filmed a while ago with the quality. I am excited to continue on to the next season.

2) How I met your mother - Season 9 - I have seen all of these seasons and love them all. Sarah and I thought we would watch season 9 again because we loved it so much! This show has the best of everything! It is super funny, sad moments, and a lot of heart touching issues. This is the last season and yes many people thought it didn't end the way it should have but I do agree with the ending; no matter how sad it is.  

 

 3) Grey's Anatomy - Season 8, 9 & 10 - I will be totally honest- I never thought I would like this show! My mother used to watch this show constantly and I always mad fun of it. But one day I thought I would try it out and look at me now! I am loving it! I am not a fan of all the bloody and surgery scenes but I still am so fangirling over this show! I do not like all the new interns they are adding but that could be just because I love the original people more. If you like drama or even just the medical side of it you should totally check this out! 

 

4) Friends - Seasons 8-10 -  OMG I love this show so much!! I could legit watch this show 24/7/365! I wish this had never gone off the air. I prefer the beginning of the series but I do love how the show always works with such different issues. Normally when shows like this put two of the characters together it goes down hill but it never did. It was always such a funny and caring show.

5) Law & Order SVU - Season 13 -  This show will always be amazing and one of my all time favorites! I do prefer the earlier seasons because they seemed to be more in depth and creepier but this season was still really good! I am enjoying seeing a lot of new guest stars that I know more than the first couple seasons. If you like crime shows you should totally pick this one up!

6) Orange is the new Black - Seasons 2 &3 - Of course I had already seen the first two seasons but Sarah and I wanted to re-watch the second season so we remembered what happened. I was so excited when it came onto netflix early! Omg....I think I am the only person in the world that didn't like this season at all! Yes Stella is beautiful but I think that was like the only good thing about this season. I am so happy they are already filming a 4th season. This season (to me) was really boring. Normally there are some amazing moments that make my mouth hang open but this one had none! If you have seen it ...please comment and let me know what you thought of!

May Photo Challenge

May Photo Challenge -

Hey guys!! This is the new book photo challenge on Instagram (go follow me - lovsingdance) so I thought I would include you all in my photos/the ones I find/what I say!

Love you all and would love to see what your photos would be!!


Day 1) May TBR - So I am reading some buddy reads and review books -
                            Paper towns by John Green
                            The devil I know by Trish Doller
                            The Cemetery Boys by Heather Brewer
                            Triangles by Ellen Hopkins
                           

Day 2) Best book read in April - In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang
                                                        

Day 3) Blue books -  


Day 4) Book with a snack -always gotta be healthy!



                          


Day 5) Fave book to movie - The Fault in our stars
                        


Day 6) Chapter 6 - Didn't have a picture of the book I'm reading now lol
                            

Day 7) Fave fictional Characters - Totally Blair and Serena from Gossip Girl!
                                             

Day 8) Unfinished Series - Still finishing The Program series...
                      

Day 9) Fave Trilogy - I haven't finished most trilogies but this is one of the best I have read!
                                       

Day 10) Books with shoes - I love my books to much to put shoes on them so heres the best cover with a shoe! Cinder!
                                               

Day 11) Books of fave genre - I love mystery! And this is one of my fave authors!
                                                      

Day 12) Currently Reading - The Cemetery Boys by Heather Brewer
                                                


Day 13) Fave Romantic Book - Landline by Rainbow Rowell
                                               


Day 14) Book of fave author - Sing you home by Jodi Picoult
                                                

Day 15) Books and Coffee - Great drink for reading!!
                                              


Day 16) Books and Flowers - Best picture!
                         


There is the first half of the month!! So I will be adding the rest of the month tomorrow! Watch out for that!!

Thanks for reading!!! Go pick up a book!!