Ok, I've been gone for awhile. Grad school and personal issues got in the way. It's fitting that my last post was on the Hunger Games, because today I am posting an opportunity to win its sequel!
Reviewer X is giving away an ARC of Catching Fire to those who comment on her blog and/or link back to a blog post.
http://reviewerx.blogspot.com/2009/05/co
Don't miss out on this chance to read the book a few months before the rest of the world. :)
From the publisher:
Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the
I didn’t have high expectations for The Hunger Games when I got my hands on it—I was mostly interested in seeing what all they hype was about. But as soon as I picked it up I knew I was in for one of those rare experiences when I’m reading while I dry my hair, brush my teeth, and in my car on my lunch break. (If I could have safely read it while driving, trust me, I would have).
This book is simply unputdownable.
Adapting books into movies is a tricky business, especially when you’re dealing with well-loved books. Fans have a vision of what the movie should be, and that usually means they want it as close to the book as possible. Of course, this isn’t always practical when you consider how boring some wonderful books would be without a little tweaking to suit the screen.
That said, it drives me crazy when
The subject of today’s Book vs. Movie Showdown is The Chocolate War, written by Robert Cormier in the 1970s and directed by Keith Gordon in the 80s.
Surprisingly, the movie is quite faithful to the book, with one major (and controversial) exception.
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contemplative
She's also been communicating with her dead grandma for years, and she's blessed--or cursed--with the ability to "switch" bodies with the nearest girl born under the same moon, any time lightning is close.
Things get tricky when Claire gets trapped in the body of a gorgeous girl who seems to have it all, including Nate's heart. But how can Claire get back to being herself when part of her wants to keep being Larissa?
What could easily have been a fluff novel tackles issues like coming to terms with your roots, body image, and learning to love yourself--all without being preachy. There are several LOL moments and a few that will squeeze your heart.
Switch is highly recommended for readers who enjoy supernatural stories, fans of YA with romantic elements, and anyone who likes books with good plotting and strong characters.
On Sale Date: 9/9/08 from Harper Teen
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pleased
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working
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