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Below are book series that I want to read. Maybe I'll start reading some of these on December because of the long holidays. I've started reading the 2nd book of the Giver Quartet titled The Gathering Blue.  All of these books fall under the Young Adult Fiction Category. Shatter Me Series Books by Tahereh Mafi  The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

A lot of things had happened, long days of worry and stressful months. I need a break! Its been really hard meditating lately and the troubles in my mind urged me to look for a sanctuary. I've found my refuge through reading. The best way to break-up with the blues is to read. Been back to serious reading and had managed to finish three books series. The Hunger Games Novel Series I love this series so much. I'm torn between Divergent and this one but definitely Hunger Games is my number one favorite. Katniss is a bad-ass heroine, I love her! The best book for me on this series is Catching Fire.  The Selection Series  Recommended by a friend and it made me really curious. The series is like the reality show The Bachelor but he's not just an ordinary guy, he is a Prince. Prince Maxon is looking for a wife and the only way is through Selection. This novel series is consists of five books. But for me, it ended on The One, which is the third book. I like ...

The book started about a dream of a boy named Santiago. He is contented with his life as an Andalusian shepherd in Spain until one day he has a recurring dream about finding a hidden treasure in the Pyramids. His curiosity urges him to seek someone to interpret this dream. He found a Gypsy who told him that dreams are prophecies that he must act and follow it. However, Santiago is happy being a shepherd and seeking treasure is not his cup of tea. Santiago meets a man named Melchizedek the King of Salem, who talks to him about Personal Legends and omen. Santiago was surprised that the King is able to read what’s on his mind. He told Santiago to pursue his Personal Legend and gives him two stones, Urim and Thummim which can interpret omens. Overwhelmed, Santiago decided to sell his flock and purchase a ticket to Tangier in Northern Africa. He arrives in Africa but the odds are not on his favor when a thief steals all his money. He was devastated but with the help of stones that...

I was really distracted these days that I don't even finish what I've started. Talking about being a Gemini,eh? I've downloaded a lot of pdf books but I keep on ignoring them, as well as my paperback books. When will I start reading all of them? I have 2 classic books pending: Bronte and Austen, and I just give up reading Pride and Prejudice. I started listening to the audio book but I dozed off everytime I tried. I have no patience when it comes to audio books, my imagination is poor compared to reading it and seeing the words, it has more effect on me.  Anyway, below are the books I have to finish. Eat, Pray, Love: Elizabeth Gilbert -   I'm enjoying every chapter of Elizabeth's journey  and I don't want to end it right away. You can see a lot of progress on her character in this journey, she's bold and I like it so much for being her. I love to check her development on finding enlightenment and love. Rich Dad Poor Dad: Robert Kiyosaki - I realized...

Finally, I finished the book! Life of Pi has 100 chapters and it’s a long read for me, haha I took my time of course.  These may contain spoilers so you may not want to read this if you are planning to watch the movie on theaters. Hehe. If you want to read it then be my guest. The book has three parts; first one is Toronto and Pondicherry, the story of Pi’s early life. The 1 st part was about how the author meets Pi, Pi’s family, his interest on religion, and up to the time where his father decided to move to Toronto. Pi’s full name is Piscine Molitor Patel; named after a swimming pool (I find it funny hehe).  Pi is a teenager on this book and has a complex character; he was a good boy though. I would say he has a complex character since he was fascinated to study three religions at the same time, I find it very hard to appreciate. After reading the book I’m still not sure what religion is more important for him. The 2 nd part of the book is The Pacific Ocean. ...

source I was also wondering why I chose that to be the title post. And the photo is a tree lol Currently reading the book Life of Pi and I think I'm on the climax of the story now. I am now on Part 2, the Pacific Ocean part where their ship sank. I wanted to quote this one from the book "I was not wounded in any part of my body, but I had never experienced such intense pain,such ripping of the nerves,such an ache of the heart." While reading this part I remember something, somewhere in my past is hunting me. Such a fleeting moment. I have felt that kind of feeling before but ripping of the nerves I must say is an overstatement. I felt of course such ache in my heart and the pain. I wasn't wounded any part of my body but inside YES! Its easy to forgive but forget nope, not in my lifetime I would never ever forget.  The scars will always be there no matter how much I tried to hide it. It wasn't easy at first but in the long run I realized and learned a...

‘‘ You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you I should have posted this last month but my brain is buzzing. I was thinking a lot of different things at the same time and my schedule was crazy! I am not really into classics, whoops! but I promise myself to give it a try. It all started when I read  To Kill A Mockingbird . I started to buy Jane Austen's books out of curiosity. What is it like to read a classic novel? I don't want to make a book review, I'm afraid I might not give the justice it deserves. I'm not good with reviews but below is my thoughts about the book.  source Anne was engaged to Captain Frederick Wentworth however she was persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to broke off her engagement with him. Anne decided to end the relationship due to family's pressure and rejection. The family's rejection was because of  Wenthworth's lack of fortune and position in the society. Eight years after, Anne and ...

Courage isn't just about being brave. Courage is daring to do what is right in spite of the weakness of our flesh.   The Help source The Help is a one great movie I have seen so far this year. I didn’t expect it was that good. I love Emma Stone, no question about it.  This film was based on a bestselling book by Kathryn Stockett.  It was a story about black/white relationship in Mississippi and a story about civil rights and racism. I haven’t read the book which I am planning to do since I’m done reading Jane Austen’s Persuasion just on time.  Skeeter is one educated young woman, she has passion in writing, and she wanted to be a writer. One day she decided to write a book about the point of view of the help. The black maids are called Help. Anyway, you see I like her character here, she is one gutsy woman. I kind of loved her character. She knows exactly what she wanted and she directs here life towards it even if she might get failed. She would do...

Title: To Kill a Mockingbird Author: Harper Lee Finally, I’m done reading this book! I decided to read the book when I saw the video from Sparknotes.com. I have downloaded videos from them and I started to listen to each of them. I like the way they review the whole story and the lessons you will learn from it. This is basically a family and growing up story. *Spoiler Alert* The story revolves around with the main characters, Scout, Jem and Atticus Finch in a sleepy town of Maycomb Alabama. Atticus Finch is a lawyer and a widowed father living with his two children, Scout and Jem with their loyal black cook Miss Calpurnia. One summer, Scout and Jem befriended a boy named Dill. One day, Dill was fascinated by the mysterious house on their street which was called the Radley place. The house was owned by Mr. Nathan Radley, living together with his brother Arthur known as Boo. Dill dared Scout and Jem to let Boo come out of his house. Boo has been in the hous...

Safe Haven is the new book added to my Nicholas Sparks collection novels. I guess my goal 101  is on the move now. hehe, I stopped buying books since I felt like I was book hoarding already. I bought plenty of books which turned out I didn't have time to read --- I mean all of them.  But this book was a gift from a very cutie friend of mine, I didn't expect that. It was her birthday but picture this out she gave me a gift. hehe, She's really a kind hearted lady. She knows that I adore Nicholas Sparks and I'll be ecstatic to have one. Safe Haven is my fourth book now. Yehay!! I will read this one maybe this weekend so I can post the review. Thank you so much to my cutie sister Elj for this book. waaaa I told her I have to buy her one. I will, next time *wink* Smile xD Here's the summary: When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful ye...

William and Kate were meant to be one of the most awaited unions of the 21 st century. Prince William who would someday be crowned king of England and the stunning Kate who won the prince heart. What a royal love story indeed.  I thought that this kind of love story would happen only on films, but you know it can happen to real life and Kate is really blessed. The ordinary girl and the soon to be king defied all the odds despite of all the controversies and struggles.  Their royal relationship remained notably in silence; the bestselling author Christopher Andersen reveals all the intimate details of their courtship which involves all the scandals, tragedies happened throughout their decade romance. The book takes account of the Queens plans for Prince William and Kate which will transform the face of the monarchy. 

Yes! Done reading this one. Oh Mr. Sparks, you have no idea how much I worship all your books.  The Lucky One is a story about true love, destiny and forgiveness. Logan  Thibault a US Marine finds a photograph of a smiling girl half buried in the dirt while he was in Iraq, he saw the message at the back of the photo saying "Keep Safe" E!. He tried to find the owner of the photo but nobody claimed it. He finds himself keeping the photo in his pocket. The Lucky lady in the photo suddenly brings luck to Logan - winning poker games and even surviving some deadly battles, where his two closest friend died. His friend Victor told him that the lady in the photo is the one responsible bringing him sudden change of fate, that the photo is his Lucky charm . He doesn't believe at first, he thought it was ridiculous to look for a woman in the photo. He doesn't even know where to start. But when Victor died in an accident, Logan started seeing his ghost.  So ...

A story of love lost and found. This is the 2nd book I bought from the author Nicholas Sparks, but I haven't read it yet.  I was busy reading The Lucky One – still from N.S.   The plot: Thrown to the waves, and to fate, a bottle could have ended up anywhere. Instead, it is found just three weeks after it begins its journey. Theresa Osborne, divorced and the mother of a twelve-year-old son, picks it up during a seaside vacation from her job as a   Boston   newspaper columnist. Inside is a letter that opens with: My Dearest Catherine, I miss you my darling, as I always do, but today is particularly hard because the ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together... For "Garrett," the man who signs the letter, the message is the only way he knows to express his undying love for a woman he has lost. For Theresa, wary of romance since her husband shattered her trust, the message raises questions that intrigue her. Who are Garrett a...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final book of the British author J.K Rowling. The movie will release this coming 19 November 2010. Oh my!! This is so exciting (giggle). I heard that first time here in Cagayan, they will show it on 3D in SM Cinema, but of course the fee is more way costly compare to ordinary cinema show. Plus, you have to reserve tickets. I dunno much about how much the price exactly for the 3D show, and definitely this is gonna be a BOOM*  The trio, Harry, Hermione and Ron is in search of Voldemort remaining Horcruxes in order to destroy it. After Dumbledore's death, Voldemort gains control of the Ministry of Magic. In their journey the three comes across a symbol, an implausible wizard named Xenophilius Lovegood - father of Luna - tells them draws the spectral Deathly Hallows.  It is said that the hallows are revealed to be a three sacred objects: Resurrection Stone , a stone with the power to recall the dead to the world of ...

A Bend in the Road is the fifth novel of Nicholas Sparks . It was published in 2001.  This is the update of my Goal 101 that I just made up. haha! Well, happy to know I bought one now and this is only just the beginning. I bought it last Friday or Thursday I think? hehe. . I forgot the date. So now, I'm starting to be very firm on my decisions. hmmm.. I'm extremely happy weeee.. I have to read it first before I buy another one. I haven't started to read it because I have to post the update.haha! Wow! my very own book for the first time..sssshhhhh..haha! The plot: Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run- accident two years ago. As deputy sheriff of New Bern, North Carolina, he not only grieves for her and worries about their young son Jonah but longs to bring the unknown driver to justice.  Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews, Jonah's second grade teacher. A young woman recovering from difficult divorce, Sarah mo...

Renesmee is half human half vampire daughter of Bella and Edward in the fourth book Breaking Dawn. Stephenie Meyer cites in her official facebook page “Very excited about our new Renesmee, Mackenzie Foy”.  The little actress is shown in television series such as Flash Forward, Hawaii Five-0 and 'Til Death. I am excited to see her act, the character Renesmee seems astonishing. I believe the character fits her very well. I cannot hide the feeling of excitement to this fourth film,the fourth book though is more about several exchange of conversation, but it is always striking - for me ^^ . This time, Bella and Edward were married and eventually Bella was one of them - cold ones. What is fascinating is that there are plenty of new characters, though less fights. The Denali sisters, a coven of vampires in Alaska, are closer to the Cullen family. The Denali coven covers Tanya (Buring), Irina (Maggie Grace), Kate (Labow),Carmen and Eleazar are vegetarian vampires like th...

-->The brilliant Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung advised his patients to become acquainted with what he called the “ Shadow Side ” of themselves, or the “ Inferior part of the personality ”. Indeed, there is a hidden portion of our minds that is compromised of memories from the past which terrify us and of which we ashamed, plus the mean, selfish and base nature which erupts occasionally and which we try to excuse and explain away in a thousand different ways. We will be very reluctant to reveal this side of ourselves to another so long as it scares us. The natural assumption is that if we let others see this dark side they too will hate us. But generally, they are able to be more lenient with us than we are with ourselves. And a curious kind of chemistry begins to work. Because we have told another our deepest secrets, we begin to understand ourselves better. I think I can even go as far as to say that you can never genuinely know yourself exce...

Choo Thomas tells a remarkable story of her encounters with Jesus Christ, where she visited heaven many times and saw hell twice.  Her book, "Heaven is so Real" is more than just a book - it is Christ's loving message to a generation that has largely forgotten, misunderstood or is indifferent about Him. This book will touch your heart and soul and will challenge you to live a life of obedience and purity like you have never done before.  Choo Thomas  I want to buy one ^^ I read some chapters. It was a good book. I hope I could buy one asap...