April 2015: Graphic Novel Mini-Reviews

The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act  by Kieron Gillen - Goodreads Published: 12 Nov 2014 by Image Comics Everyone should read this. This volume is the first five issues of The Wicked + The Divine. The story is based on this: every 90 years, 12 gods incarnate as humans. People love them, and people hate them. But the gods are only here for two years, then they...

Tuesday Talks: Book Covers

"Tuesday Talks" is a weekly meme hosted by Janie @ Bookworm Buddy on YouTube to share our thoughts and feelings on bookish topics. You can find the goodreads group here.  Book Covers It's a touchy topic, and as much as I wish it wasn't true, a book's cover can make it or break it. Personally, I've never known a person that loves a book-face. Unless it's tastefully done,...

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - Book Review

 I've only ever met one person that didn't like this book. I had to read this book for my Modern Literature course at school. Also, I bought the book and movie for my mom for Christmas. I needed to read it. I'm so glad I read this. And not it in the "I'm glad I read this so that I can say that I've read it" way. Which is a good thing.  Let's start with Liesel. I adore Liesel,...

Stacking the Shelves & Sunday Post [11]: I Did a Half Marathon!

Stacking the shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, and it's all about sharing the books that have come into your possession throughout the week, whether it books added to your collection, ebooks, library books, etc. Sunday post is a weekly meme  hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer where bloggers can recap their week, showcase books, and share news. **all goodreads links...

24 Hour Read-a-Thon & I Run 1/2 Marathon?

So, if you've never heard of Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon, please join me and we can take this journey together. This read-a-thon takes place on April 25th 2015. What's so unique about Dewey's? I mean, there are 24 hour read a thons all the time, right? Right. But how often do people participating all around the world start reading at the same time?  Yes, you heard me. People that participate...