[What I Read] Recommended

So I like to read. A lot. And I like to read different things. Here are some of my favorite books and reasons why you should read them.

• "Looking For Alaska" by John Greene

1. A veritable loner goes to boarding school in Alabama and meets a lot of people; how he acts around these new friends is really quite hilarious.
2. Pudge, the narrator, is very relatable. He's your average 16 year old boy falling in love for the first time.
3. Alaska: the girl I wanted to be in high school. She's cool, confident, and has a whole library of books that I would kill for. Plus, she's gorgeous.
4. Pudge is obsessed with last words, famous or not. I learned a lot of surprising tidbits while reading this.
5. John Greene has a way with words. The first sentence captured me and held on.

This book does have quite the mouth on it. A lot of cursing, but I was able to look past it. The story is so amazingly moving. I cried. True story.

• "The Last Wish" by Andrzej Sapkowski

1. Dark and haunting with a completely original main character, Geralt the Witcher, this book takes familiar tales and twists them to fit the narration.
2. A horror story, a love story and a fantasy novel all in one. Who can say no to three wishes, a child surprise and twisted princesses?
3. This one's for Husband: The Last Wish and it's accompanying novels were the inspiration for "The Witcher" and "The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings" video games, which altogether have won over 100 awards.

There are a few scenes in this book that are decidedly "adult," but they are easy enough to skip, and have no details that would make you cringe. Very well written novel, altogether.

• "A Great And Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray

1. It's set in 1890's in a girl's boarding school in the English countryside. That fact alone makes it magical and enchanting.
2. The protagonist, Gemma, sees visions and is able to enter another, forbidden world where beauty and darkness are practically everywhere.
3. Forbidden attractions between Gemma and a mysterious Indian boy who followed her to England after a tragic loss.

I don't want to say too much about this book because it is that good. Trust me. It's set in proper late-19th England, so I find it safe to read.

Are there any books you suggest? Tell me in the comments!!

Enjoy!

[Giveaway Spectacular!] Day 5 - {lovey dovey}

I <3 {lovey dovey}. Have you ever seen Lacey's super cute stuff?


Earlier this week, I got a super cool package in the mail.

Yeah. That's a Slytherin headband. Cuz I'm a Harry Potter nerd. :]

It's so comfy. I know I won't be getting a headache when I wear it to Part 2 in July.

Today, Lacey from {lovey dovey} is giving you a chance to win a super freaking awesome 4th of July headband.

You want it, don't you? :]

Here's how *leave a comment for each thing you do*:

• [MANDATORY] Go browse Lacey's shop. Come back here and tell me your favorite item. (1 entry)
• Become a fan of {lovey dovey} on Facebook. (1 entry)
•  Become a follower of her blog. (1 entry)
• Tell me your plans for the 4th of July. (1 entry)
• Facebook, Tweet or blog about this. (1 entry each)
• Buy something from Lacey's shop. (5 entries)

Due to it's holiday nature, the winner of this giveaway will be announce on June 25, 2011, at 4 P.M. Pacific time.

Good luck!

{lovey dovey} Review

So on Saturday, as I opened up my mailbox (stupid key, took me almost five minutes), I was so excited to see a package.

This is what I got:

The Uncle Sam bib necklace. My new bloggy BFF Lacey at {lovey dovey} made it. It’s so cute.

It’s the perfect size for a statement necklace, and the adjustable ribbon tie is great for when I want to wear it up near my neck or low like shown above.

And the navy and white buttons? Yeah. Super cute. :]

I know for sure that I’m wearing this on 4th of July, and maybe quite a few more times in between now and then.

Make sure you go check out Lacey’s Etsy shop. She has seriously so many cute things.

Even Harry Potter headbands.

Yes. :]

Ciao!