Two Way Street

I am currently reading this book and it is a must read! Lauren Barnholdt's writing is hilarious, witty and spot on when it comes to the psychy of Highschool teens and all of their drama. There are also many references to the early 2000's in this book such as Myspace, The O.C. and Laguna Beach. This book is totally a throwback to my own highschool days. The main characters are also very relatable for anyone who is or has gone through highschool. Two Way Street, is a light, fun, flirty read. Great book, Hard to put down. Read It! Also, check out these other books by Lauren Barnholdt....

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During the Thanksgiving Holiday I saw this book at Barnes & Noble and just had to have it! I have been a fan of Mindy Kaling's work since before she started her career at The Office. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is an inside look into the life of Mindy Kaling. She is funny, witty, honest and bold. She writes in a raw manner and tells it like it is. After reading this book, you will be laughing and pondering some of the topics she discusses. The book also left me wondering what my life would sound like if I penned my own book. Now, of course I do not have any credibility that would make people want to buy my book such as Mindy does, however, I do think a people's autobiographies are highly entertaining. This book should definetly be on everyone's holiday wish list. It is a fun, hilarious, and quick read for everyone who has ever enjoyed The Office, or comedy in general. This book is also essential for all the nerdy girls like myself because this book is self-assuring that YOU are not the only nerd in the world. Being nerdy is Awesome!!! Go read this book already!

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

I have read a lot of books in my life and I have loved a lot of books in my life. One of my all time favorite books of all time is Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson.

Overview:

Amy Curry is having a terrible year. Her mother has decided to move across the country and needs Amy to get their car from California to Connecticut. There’s just one small problem: Since her dad died this past spring, Amy hasn’t been able to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger, the nineteen-year-old son of an old family friend, who turns out to be unexpectedly cute . . . and dealing with some baggage of his own.

Meeting new people and coming to terms with her father’s death were not what Amy had planned on this trip. And traveling the Loneliest Road in America, seeing the Colorado mountains, crossing the Kansas plains, and visiting diners, dingy motels, and Graceland were definitely not on the itinerary. But as they drive, Amy finds that the people you least expected are the ones you may need the most — and that sometimes you have to get lost in order to find your way home.

“One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I’ve been on in a long, long while.” —Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist

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This book is a must read! I can't even express how much I loved this book. Matson did a wonderful job of incorporating a journey for the main character Amy in her life as well on the road with Roger. I have to say that I liked that the romance came gradually and did not overpower the rest of the story. It seems that in so many ofthe popular books today a guy and girl meet they talk for two minutes and then they are in love and can't function without each other. This book has the added bonus of playlists through out the book to check out for your own road trip. Amy is strong even in her grief and repairs her self in a believable way. I have read this book at least three times. This is a book that everyone needs to read at least once and maybe more if you love it enough as me. I don't know about anyone else but this book makes me want to have a cross country road trip and also read the book again.

It's Not The Destination, It's The Journey- Unknown

Eon: The Dragoneye Reborn

Summary: Twelve-year-old Eon has been in training for years. His intensive study of Dragon Magic, based on East Asian astrology, involves two kinds of skills: sword-work and magical aptitude. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye – an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good
fortune.

But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. When Eon’s secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne.

Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.

The Good: The attention to the world building made this story so much more enjoyable. The conflicts are very thought stimulating as many of it is based around assumptions and views upon a person's view on not just others, but also on himself or herself. When there is action, the action is quite the page turner, especially at the end of the book when things really get into gear.

The Bad: There were many instances where the story could be condensed. Descriptions were so detailed that many of it dragged down the scenes. Also, Eon's, or rather, Eona's struggles were frustrating at times because of how obvious one of her problems could be solved.

The "Ugly" Truth: This is classified as a fantasy story, but the fantasy aspect is a bit bogged down with all the political struggles. However, it’s the very mix of politics with the dragon powers used that makes it all so realistic. If you can handle being patient by reading through the detailed descriptions that slow down the story's pace and use them for the better in your imagination, then enjoy the nice read to pass the time. This is a two book series. The sequel to this one is called Eona: The Last Dragoneye. The ending of Eon clearly was made with this sequel in mind so don't expect every single question to be solved in this one. I do recommend reading this book because the realism of the world is truly a wonderful thing to get wrapped in. Jump into Eon: The Dragoneye Reborn and let the world consume you the way a book always should.

Titles to Checkout!

Ruby Red By: Kerstin Gier
Evenfall By: Liz Michalski
Revolution By: Jennifer Donnelly
Niether Here Nor There By: Bill Bryson
Rat Girl By: Kristin Hersh
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children By: Ranson Riggs

Epic Fail

I recently read Epic Fail by Claire Lazebnik. I was in between books and wanted an easy light read to make some room on my not read yet book shelf. Here is the overview of the book.

Will Elise’s love life be an epic win or an epic fail?

At Coral Tree Prep in Los Angeles, who your parents are can make or break you. Case in point:

As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school—not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects.

As the daughter of the new principal, Elise Benton isn’t exactly on everyone’s must-sit-next-to-at-lunch list.

When Elise’s beautiful sister catches the eye of the prince’s best friend, Elise gets to spend a lot of time with Derek, making her the envy of every girl on campus. Except she refuses to fall for any of his rare smiles and instead warms up to his enemy, the surprisingly charming social outcast Webster Grant. But in this hilarious tale of fitting in and flirting, not all snubs are undeserved, not all celebrity brats are bratty, and pride and prejudice can get in the way of true love for only so long.

As I was reading what others thought of this book I found out it is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I haven’t read Pride and Prejudice in about six years and I didn’t know how it related to Epic Fail until after I had already read it so I did not compare the two as I was reading. However, I now find that some things are similar in that the main character Elise Benton has a strong personality and will not be pushed around just like Elizabeth Bennett. Elise’s strong willed and intelligent character is a refreshing change from all the doe eyed an ignorant girls in so many teen books who are blinded by love and lose themselves in whichever hot guy looks there way. I almost didn't get this book because I thought it would be just another annoying book with a girl who had no common sense. This book really surprised me. It was an easy read taking me less than a day to finish and it had a character I actually liked reading about. If you like a high school love story with just the right amount of drama and not to much sappy love then Epic Fail should be on your reading list.

Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~Author Unknown

Page Turners of The Summer

Shine By: Lauren Myracle
Vicious Little Darlings By: Katherine Easer
Elixr By: Hilary Duff
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close By: Jonathan Safran Foer
I Am Numer Four By: Pittacus Lore
I Heart New York By: Lindsey Kelk
But Enough About Me By: Jancee Dunn
Forever By: Maggie Stiefvater
Secret Lives of Dresses By: Erin McKean
The Espressologist By: Kristina Springer
Between By: Jessica Warman
A Certain Slant of Light By: Laura Whitcomb
The Girl Who Chased the Moon By: Sarah Addison Allen
Garden Spells By: Sarah Addison Allen
 I Am Number Four The Lost Files- Six's Legacy By: Pittacus Lore (Nook Only)
Twisted By: Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars Series #9)
Never Have I Ever By: Sara Shepard (Lying Game Series #2)
Everyone Worth Knowing By: Lauren Weisberger
Amy and Rogers Epic Detour By: Morgan Matson
Confessions of The Sullivan Sisters By: Natalie Standiford
Currently Reading; Power of Six By Pittacus Lore (Lorien Legacies Series #2)