10 MOST MEMORABLE BY JULES BOOKSHELF [BOOKISH EDITION]

TEN MOST MEMORABLE BOOKS I'VE READ, THIS 2014

Review: Every Ugly Word by Aimee Salter

Every Ugly Word by Aimee L. Salter (4 Stars)

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When seventeen-year-old Ashley Watson walks through the halls of her high school bullies taunt and shove her. She can’t go a day without fighting with her mother. And no matter how hard she tries, she can’t make her best friend, Matt, fall in love with her. But Ashley also has something no one else does: a literal glimpse into the future. When Ashley looks into the mirror, she can see her twenty-three-year-old self.

Her older self has been through it all already—she endured the bullying, survived the heartbreak, and heard every ugly word her classmates threw at her. But her older self is also keeping a dark secret: Something terrible is about to happen to Ashley. Something that will change her life forever. Something even her older self is powerless to stop.

T'was mah Berthdaaiy

So yeah, not sure if you guys understand the title I made but yeah. Last October 29. I just turned 17!

LETS PARTY!!

HA. HA.

Mini-Review: Shameless by Nina Lemay

Shameless by Nina Lemay (4 Stars)

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Blurb taken from Goodreads:

Girls like me don’t get happy endings.

I know what I am. At worst a cliché, at best a cautionary tale. I put an international border between me and my past, only to wind up working in a low-end titty bar. Even my excuse is as lame as it gets: I’m paying for college, getting my art degree from Montreal’s most prestigious school. Although some days it becomes confusing: am I just a student who moonlights as a stripper, or a stripper who masquerades as a student?

But the inevitable happens and my two lives collide. And now there’s one other person who knows both the quiet, antisocial Hannah and the sensual, shameless Alicia. One person who keeps my secret.

He’s beautiful, he’s sophisticated. He comes from the other side of life, the one where I’m not wanted or accepted. But he calls me la petite Américaine, and his hot, hot hands on my skin promise me things I long ago gave up on.

The problem? He teaches my Classic Photography class.

Book Review: Scar of the Bamboo Leaf by Sieni A.M

Scar of the Bamboo Leaf by Sieni A.M (5 Stars)

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"Her heart wept when she realized that the hardest part about loving him was the idea that his love was never meant for her."

Walking with a pronounced limp all her life has never stopped fifteen-year-old Kiva Mau from doing what she loves. While most girls her age are playing sports and perfecting their traditional Samoan dance, Kiva finds serenity in her sketchbook and volunteering at the run-down art center her extended family owns.

When seventeen-year-old Ryler Cade steps into the art center for the first time, Kiva is drawn to the angry and misguided student sent from abroad to reform his violent ways. Scarred and tattooed, an unlikely friendship is formed when the gentle Kiva shows him kindness and beauty through art.

But after a tragic accident leaves Kiva severely disfigured, she struggles to see the beauty she has been brought up to believe. Just when she thinks she’s found her place, Ryler begins to pull away, leaving her heartbroken and confused. The patriarch of the family then takes a turn for the worse and Kiva is forced to give up her dreams to help with familial obligations, until an old family secret surfaces that makes her question everything.

Immersed in the world of traditional art and culture, this is the story of self-sacrifice and discovery, of acceptance and forbearance, of overcoming adversity and finding one’s purpose. Spanning years, it is a story about an intuitive girl and a misunderstood boy and love that becomes real when tested.

Idle Chat: Professional VS Personal

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile

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Cover Reveal (With A Sneak Peak!): The Moment of Letting Go by J.A Redmerski

As some of you might now, J.A Redmerski is one of my most favorite authors of all time. She had written so many great books and now we will get to see another one of her great works on her new novel. THE MOMENT OF LETTING GO.

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THE MOMENT OF LETTING GO by J.A. Redmerski

April 14, 2015

Forever Trade Paperback & E-Book

Book Review: One, Two, Three by Elodie Nowodazkij

One, Two, Three by Elodie Nowodazkij (3 Stars)

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I received a copy of this book from the author. My receiving a free copy does not affect my opinion of the book.

When seventeen-year-old Natalya’s dreams of being a ballerina are killed in a car accident along with her father, she must choose: shut down—like her mother—or open up to love.

Last year,seventeen-year-old Natalya Pushkaya was attending the School of Performing Arts in New York City. Last year, she was well on her way to becoming a professional ballerina. Last year, her father was still alive.

But a car crash changed all that—and Natalya can’t stop blaming herself. Now, she goes to a regular high school in New Jersey; lives with her onetime prima ballerina, now alcoholic mother; and has no hope of a dance career.

At her new school, however, sexy soccer player Antonio sees a brighter future for Natalya, or at least a more pleasant present. Keeping him an arabesque away proves to be a challenge for Natalya and his patient charms eventually draw her out of her shell.

When upsetting secrets come to light and Tonio’s own problems draw her in, Natalya shuts down again, this time turning to alcohol herself.

Can Natalya learn to trust Antonio before she loses him—and destroys herself?

Movie Review: Lucy

Movie: Lucy

Written and Directed by: Luc Besson

Cast:

• Scarlett Johansson as Lucy
• Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman

Taken from IMDb:
A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Idle Chat: The Pressure of Blogging

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Mini-Review: You are Mine by Janeal Falor

You are Mine by Janeal Falor (3 Stars)

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Serena knows a few simple things. She will always be owned by a warlock. She will never have freedom. She will always do what her warlock wishes, regardless of how inane, frivolous, or cruel it is. And if she doesn’t follow the rules, she will be tarnished. Spelled to be bald, inked, and barren for the rest of her life—worth less than the shadow she casts.

Then her ownership is won by a barbarian from another country. With the uncertainty that comes from belonging to a new warlock, Serena questions if being tarnished is really worse than being owned by a barbarian, and tempts fate by breaking the rules. When he looks the other way instead of punishing her, she discovers a new world. The more she ventures into the forbidden, the more she learns of love and a freedom just out of reach. Serena longs for both. But in a society where women are only ever property, hoping for more could be deadly.

Ohmighad I'M GOING TO COLLEGE! *SCREAMS*

Yes, like what I said in the title. I am. In fact. This week will be going to college :)

Idle Chat: Does your beliefs/experience affect how you rate/review?

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Book Review: What a Boy Wants by Nyrae Dawn

What A Boy Wants by Nyrae Dawn (2 Stars)

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Courtesy of watching his mom’s relationships, Sebastian Hawkins knows what girls need to do to get a guy. He has what he considers a PHD in hooking up. When he needs extra cash for a car, Sebastian starts up an online venture as The Hook-up Doctor, to anonymously help girls land the guy of their dreams. Of course, his services don’t offer a happily-ever-after guarantee. He’s seen firsthand getting together never means staying together.

And then he falls in love…

With the last girl he would expect…

Totally not in his game plan.

Suddenly, Sebastian finds himself muddled in the game he’s always prided himself on. He can’t even pick up girls at parties anymore! Why would anyone want to be in love when it turns you into a stuttering, screwed-up, mess with really lame stalker tendencies? Stalking? Totally not his gig.

But the Hook-up Doctor won’t let himself go down easily. He’s always known how to give a girl what she wants and now it’s time to figure out what a boy wants… and he definitely plans on getting it.

Top Three's: Reading Positions

Top Three's is a feature here @ Jules Bookshelf where I list three bookish or non-bookish things from my mind.

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Book Review: The Destiny of Violet and Luke by Jessica Sorensen

The Destiny of Violet & Luke by Jessica Sorensen (3.5 Stars)

Luke Price's life has always been about order, control, and acting tough on the outside. For Luke, meaningless relationships are a distraction-a way to tune out the twisted memories of his childhood. He desperately wishes he could forget his past, but it haunts him no matter what he does.

Violet Hayes has had a rough life. When she was young, she was left with no family and the memory of her parents' unsolved murders. She grew up in foster homes, living with irresponsible parents, drugs, and neglect, and trying to fight the painful memories of the night her parents were taken from her. But it's hard to forget when she never got closure-and she can't stop dreaming about what happened that tragic night. To make it through life, she keeps her distance from everyone and never allows herself to feel anything.

Then Violet meets Luke. The two clash instantly, yet they can't seem to stay away from each other. Although they fight it, they both start to open up and feel things they've never felt before. They discover just how similar they are. But they also discover something else: The past always catches up with you . . .

Idle Chat: What kind of music do readers like?

Idle Chit-Chats is where @ Jules Bookshelf talks about bookish and non-bookish topics that is related to a bibliophile.

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Music & Books

Everyone would know that since I'm a book blogger that I always read books, but that isn't always the case, because I actually love listening to music as well.

I've been the kind of person that loves drama in books, I love deep dark stories, and I also like love romance to a fault, and I think it reflects on my taste in music as well. Being a hopeless romantic, I've been enamored with a lot of pop/rock music turned accoustics by Youtube artists. Wondering why Youtube? Because a lot of accoustics by these artists tend to be more soulful and emotional, compared to the original (at least to me it is).

Demons by Imagine Dragons is one of the best examples I have. I'm sure some of you might've heard Boyce Avenue, at least once. They're my goto guys for pop/rock/other genre's turned accoustic songs. And Demons is only one of my faves from them. I'm sure everybody who's a reader who've done speed reading once. And when I do that, I usually have background music with it. Up beat, fast and catchy :) And that song is a medley by Pentatonix: Daft Punk.

Its upbeat, fast and impressive. Since its all acapella with no other instruments what so ever. So now, you're probably wondering why I'm sharing to you this post? It just occured to me that a lot of music can be related to books these days, and I think, our taste in music kinda relates and reflects our taste in books as well. I love it when books have that meaning and hidden story in it. I love how it portrays a kind of emotion whether love, hate or desperation. I think it also relates to to book. I love it when a book is emotional and deep as well. And like in books, its pretty rare to find the book and music that could make you cry. I'm not someone who's considered as a "musician" but I can definitely appreciate good music when I hear it. I think that music reflect on our taste in books as well. We are all different, kind of readers and listeners as well. As books are changing, music is changing as well. Have you noticed that a lot of music these days have more sense and meaning to them. Deep things like Pretty Hurts by Beyonce (That was epic :D), I think the song can be related to book as well 'cuz it covers the subject of "insecurity", "the idea of perfection" and "beauty" in its true essence. Like books, music also defines who we are. Because the things that we listen to is usually what we feel in that moment.

You can say that I'm a diverse reader as I enjoy reading a wide variety of genres -- from dystopian to contemporary to fantasy. And I think that reflects on my music taste too. I mainly listen to indie/alternative rock bands such as Florence + The Machine, The 1975, Coldplay, and the lot. But I also listen to pop music when I'm feeling bored or jumpy. Oh and EDM is a guilty pleasure of mine. Classical music is another favourite. So you can also consider me as a diverse music enthusiast.

~ Miguel of The Quirky Reader

When it comes to reading, I'm a sucker for dystopian and post apocalyptic young adult novels. I love a strong, no nonsense heroine, an oppressive government or regime and a revolution brewing, those oppressed finally taking a stand. But when it comes to music, you'd think I'd probably listen to inspiring songs, Eye of The Tiger comes to mind. But no, my taste in music is nothing at all comparable to my favourite book genre. When it comes to music, I'm really laid back. I love Coldplay, Kings of Leon, Wolfmother, The White Stripes, but I love Jeff Buckley. Jeff Buckley drowned in 1997, aged only thirty one. Like any author, he was an artist that brought music to life, telling a story through verses he delivered. The moment I heard Lover, You Should've Come Over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_eLuk4RjIQ), I was undeniably in love. But my favourite song of all time is without a doubt, Purple Rain by Prince (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LJlx8mMQ88). He's known for being eccentric and just downright strange, but no no can doubt what a huge influence he's had on the music industry. But I love old school tracks from the eighties, from Run DMC and the Beastie Boys, to Jodeci and R Kelly of the Nineties. Growing up in that era, I probably won't stray too far from what I know. But like books, I'm always looking for music recommendations.

As long as it isn't a boy band [Just got to say that this made me laugh]

~ Kelly from The Diva Booknerd 

And that ends our discussion post for today, I know that this is not your average bookish post, but books aren't the only things we enjoy, right?

What about you? What kind of music do you love?

Book Review: True by Erin McCarthy

True (True Believers #1) by Erin McCarthy (2 Stars)

When Rory Macintosh’s roommates find out that their studious and shy friend has never been with a guy, they decide that, as an act of kindness they’ll help her lose her virginity by hiring confident, tattooed bad boy Tyler Mann to do the job…unbeknownst to Rory.

Tyler knows he’s not good enough for Rory. She’s smart, doctor smart, while he’s barely scraping by at his EMT program, hoping to pull his younger brothers out of the hell their druggy mother has left them in. But he can’t resist taking up her roommates on an opportunity to get to know her better. There’s something about her honesty that keeps him coming back when he knows he shouldn’t…

Torn between common sense and desire, the two find themselves caught up in a passionate relationship. But when Tyler’s broken family threatens to destroy his future, and hers, Rory will need to decide whether to cut her ties to his risky world or follow her heart, no matter what the cost…

Book Boyfriends: Connor Cobalt

This is where I go girly and swoon and rant to you guys about my latest book boyfriend

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Connor Cobalt of Kiss the Sky by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Its been awhile since I wrote something like this. I’ve been deciding that I need to be able to rant about this particular character, because whenever his name is mentioned, I literally became mush.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT HIM

Connor Cobalt is different compared to the guys I usually read about, well…considering the usual kind I guys I like. I’ve always been known to love the bad guys and the funny guys in books. I’m not the kind of girl that is easily impressed with the nerdy guys (that sounds so conceited lol, Okay rephrase :D) : I’ve not been impressed by a nerdy guy so far. But intelligence is really something impressive and a turn on for me as well. Connor Cobalt is the perfect mixture of Smart(ass), Badboy(ish), and Funny(suuuper). I never thought that him being the most conceited smartass would be charming to me. He reminds of that one guy you tend to fight in pre-school just because he knows how to talk back (lol, that sounds so childish, but its true! )

I love his no nonsense attitude and his confidence with himself. Yes, sometimes he is conceited, but in a way, but it’s just who he is, and its charming to me, because it doesn’t sound cocky or arrogant when it comes from him. He is also a perfectionist with himself, but he never looks down on other people, even if he is much more successful. But what I love most about him, is that, despite him being successful and looked upon by other people, all he could see is the perfection of Rose Calloway. I love how he brings out the best in her, and how he compliments her character. He sees her as an equal, but at the same time, he would happily be willing to sacrifice his own success to be with Rose and to give her what makes her happy. Some guys would prefer to be superior to a girl, but I never saw that with Connor, he admires Rose for being determined and independent. He supports her projects and business. And he encourages her to be herself, and to pursue her dreams and he would never be intimidated if Rose succeed. He would revel and be proud of it, instead.

He’s not like most guys, he is definitely unique character, and I don’t think I could ever forget him.

So you're wondering why I don't have anything that I don't like about him. The fact love everything about him, so I don't have anything I dislike with him. :D

That's all for now?

How about you? Who's your latest book boyfriend? :D

Book Review: Kiss the Sky by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Kiss the Sky by Krista and Becca Ritchie (10 Stars)

Virgin. Sex addict. Daredevil. Alcoholic. Smartass … Jackass. Her five friends are about to be filmed. Reality TV, be prepared.

Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she’s a Princeton graduate, an Academic Bowl champion, a fashion designer and the daughter of a Fortune 500 mogul. But with a sex addict as a sister and roommate, nothing comes easy.

After accepting help from a producer, Rose agrees to have her life filmed for a reality television show. The Hollywood exec is her last chance to revive her struggling fashion line, and boundaries begin to blur as she’s forced to make nice with a man who always has his way.

Twenty-four-year-old Connor Cobalt is a guy who bulldozes weak men. He’s confident, smart-as-hell and lives with his equally ambitious girlfriend, Rose Calloway. Connor has to find a way to protect Rose without ruining the show. Or else the producer will get what Connor has always wanted—Rose’s virginity.

Book Review: Prom Impossible by Laura Pauling

Prom Impossible by Laura Pauling (2.5 stars)

Thank you to Xpresso Book Tours for the copy of this book. My receiving a copy does not affect my review and opinion, in any way.

1 girl + 1 prom + 3 guys = Prom Impossible!

Cassidy decides her senior year, including prom, will be about Michael Greenwood, the boy destined to be her soul mate. One problem. He hasn’t figured that out yet.

But certain events meant as innocent pranks—that weren’t completely her fault—introduce her to Zeke, the reformed bad boy. And cutting deals in the boys’ bathroom with Jasper, the hottest guy in school, lands her in a complicated web of half-truths that spirals out of control.

At the end of the year, she’s dateless the day before the big night but risks a lot more than her pride if she can’t find a way to fix her mistakes.

PROM IMPOSSIBLE is a modern-day Shakespearean romantic comedy in the world of teens, true love, and life.

Book Review: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire (1 Star)

Blurb from Goodreads:

INTENSE. DANGEROUS. ADDICTIVE.

Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance from the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at college with her best friend, her path to a new beginning is quickly challenged by Eastern University’s Walking One-Night Stand.

Travis Maddox, lean, cut, and covered in tattoos, is exactly what Abby wants—and needs—to avoid. He spends his nights winning money in a floating fight ring, and his days as the ultimate college campus charmer. Intrigued by Abby’s resistance to his appeal, Travis tricks her into his daily life with a simple bet. If he loses, he must remain abstinent for a month. If Abby loses, she must live in Travis’s apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, Travis has no idea that he has met his match.

Idle Chat: Blogger Friendship

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Book Review: Reviving Izabel & The Swan and the Jackal by J.A Redmerski

Reviving Izabel and The Swan and the Jackal by J.A Redmerski (5 Stars)

Blurb from Goodreads:

Determined to live a dark life in the company of the assassin who freed her from bondage, Sarai sets out on her own to settle a score with an evil sadist. Unskilled and untrained in the art of killing, the events that unfold leave her hanging precariously on the edge of death when nothing goes as planned.

Sarai’s reckless choices send her on a path she knows she can never turn back from and so she presents Victor with an ultimatum: help her become more like him and give her a fighting chance, or she’ll do it alone no matter the consequences. Knowing that Sarai cannot become what she wants to be overnight, Victor begins to train her and inevitably their complicated relationship heats up.

As Arthur Hamburg’s right-hand man, Willem Stephens, closes in on his crusade to destroy Sarai, she is left with the crushing realization that she may have bitten off more than she can chew. But Sarai, taking on the new and improved role of Izabel Seyfried, still has a set of deadly skills of her own that will prove to be all she needs to secure her place beside Victor.

But there is one test that Izabel must face that has the potential to destroy everything she is working so hard to achieve. One final test that will not only make her question her decision to want this dangerous life, but will make her question everything she has come to trust about Victor Faust.

Blurb from Goodreads:

Fredrik Gustavsson never considered the possibility of love, or that anyone could ever understand or accept his dark and bloody lifestyle—until he met Seraphina, a woman as vicious and blood-thirsty as Fredrik himself. They spent two short but unforgettable years together, full of lust and killing and the darkest kind of love that two people can share.

And then Seraphina was gone.

It’s been six years since Fredrik’s lover and sadistic partner in crime turned his world upside-down. Seraphina went into hiding and has eluded him ever since. Now, he’s getting closer to finding her, and an innocent woman named Cassia is the key to drawing Seraphina from the shadows. But Cassia—after sustaining injuries from a fire that Seraphina ignited—suffers from amnesia and can’t give Fredrik the information he desperately seeks. Having no other choice, Fredrik has been keeping Cassia locked in his basement as he not only tries to get her to recall her past—because she and Seraphina share it—but also to protect her from Seraphina, who clearly wants her dead.

But Cassia is a light in the darkness that Fredrik never believed existed. After a year subjected to her kindness and compassion, he finds himself struggling with his love for Seraphina, and his growing feelings for Cassia—because he knows that to love one, the other must die.

Will light win out over darkness, or will something more powerful than either further destroy an already tortured soul?

The Chocolate Book Tag

So I was tagged... again :D And I am honored! :D

Thank you to Miguel of The Quirky Reader for tagging me in this fabulous post :D

Okay, lets get started

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Update: My ongoing hiatus update

Hi guys!

DID YOU MISS ME? ;)

My babe, Ian says hi! :D

So yeah... I haven't been posting much, actually I've not been posting anything for 6 days now. I know. Sorry I've been uber lazy lately. But I want to thank you awesome people 'cuz you're still visiting my blog even if I'm not posting anything. Just so you know, these will be random/personal update about what I'm doing right now. I'm not sure when I'll have the jive to write reviews, but I am reading a lot right now.

Idle Chats: What I like in a book

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Blog Tour + Review: Torn Away by Jennifer Brown

Full schedule of the blog tour here

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Blurb from Goodreads:

Born and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives -- but loses her mother, her young sister, and her home. As she struggles to overcome her grief, she's sent to live with her only surviving relatives: first her biological father, then her estranged grandparents.

In an unfamiliar place, Jersey faces a reality she's never considered before -- one in which her mother wasn't perfect, and neither were her grandparents, but they all loved her just the same. Together, they create a new definition of family. And that's something no tornado can touch.

The Blogger Test

Thank you to fabulous Ella of The Filipina Booknote and for the ever gorgeous Dre of Sporadic Reads for tagging me in the Blogger Test. So I'm gonna give you both this virtual bro fist! :D Let's just make it a more girlish version :D

I promise not to be too weird or maybe I will... hahaha :D

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Book Review: Riot by Sarah Mussi

Riot by Sarah Mussi (1.5 Stars)

I received this book via Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Blurb from Goodreads:

It is 2018. England has been struggling under a recession that has shown no sign of abating. Years of cuts has devastated Britain: banks are going under, businesses closing, prices soaring, unemployment rising, prisons overflowing. The authorities cannot cope. And the population has maxed out.

The police are snowed under. Something has to give. Drastic measures need taking.

The solution: forced sterilisation of all school leavers without secure further education plans or guaranteed employment.

The country is aghast. Families are distraught, teenagers are in revolt, but the politicians are unshakeable: The population explosion must be curbed. No more free housing for single parents, no more child benefit, no more free school meals, no more children in need. Less means more.

But it is all so blatantly unfair - the Teen Haves will procreate, the Teen Havenots won't.

It's time for the young to take to the streets. It's time for them to RIOT:

OUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE, OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE.

Top Three's: Things I learned from books that made me cry

Top Three's is a feature here @ Jules Bookshelf where I list three bookish or non-bookish things from my mind.

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Hi guys! This will be my second post for Top Three's and my topic for today is...

Things I learned from books that made me cry

Mini-Review: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover ( 4 Stars )

Blurb from Goodreads:

At twenty-two years old, aspiring musician Sydney Blake has a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her good friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter cheating on her with Tori—and she is left trying to decide what to do next.

Sydney becomes captivated by her mysterious neighbor, Ridge Lawson. She can’t take her eyes off him or stop listening to the daily guitar playing he does out on his balcony. She can feel the harmony and vibrations in his music. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either: He seems to have finally found his muse. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one…

First Book Signing : My Experience at Veronica, Tahereh and Ransom's Signing

My First Book Signing

So yesterday, April 26. Something awesome happened in my bookish life. Yesterday, Tahereh Mafi, Ransom Riggs and Veronica Rossi had their signing here in the Philippines. I've always wanted to come to a book signing, just to know what will happen and to meet authors face to face. I've already put it in my bucketlist to try and go no matter what.

I got there 10:30 ish. I thought that a lot of people would barrage the signing early. So foolish me didn't go as early as planned. I was wrong. The line was suuuuper long. The crowd was already big when I got there.

Look at the crowd. I can't even see anything from the back :D
Photo Credit: Irish @ Nocturnal Reader

After I got to the end of the line, we went ahead and got registered. I even made friends while I was in line ;) tho we got separated after.


I became anxious because of the really big crowd, it was surprising jus how many people came to this event. The first person even came at 1:54 in the morning. The crowd was almost 2000 people in total. With that many people I was easily swallowed up. Thankfully I found my blogging friends right after.

         

First Photo: Them before I got there :D Photo Credit: Ella @ The Filipina Booknote
Second Photo: Times when the line is nearer to 700! :D Photo Credit: Irish @ Nocturnal Reader

First time meeting! So happy :)
Left to Right: Nix, Aimee, Dre, Ella, Me, Irish and Dyan :D
Photo Credit: Irish @ Nocturnal Reader

It was awesome to have the chance to meet them, even though the line to have our books signed was a long one, I enjoyed waiting because I had the chance to chat to them about books and stuff. Apparently I was the only one on TeamWarner in the whole group. Almost all of them were TeamAdam. Good thing all of us love Kenji to a fault! I'm glad I got to meet up with these gals, it made the event more fun :D and then... 1129 people after. It was my turn :)

Then it was finally time :">


Getting the chance to meet Tahereh was the biggest thing that happened ever. Technically she was the first author I got to see face-to-face and she's the first author that signed my book. She was so pretty, I was awe-struck by her that all I got to say was thank you at the end. Which I regretted.


Veronica was a dearie! She even asked how I was. "I was actually nervous." I said. But she encouraged me to not be nervous. I felt really welcomed by her, and that's surprising since she's the one in a different country. She's also really pretty and I was in awe of her glow ;)

Unfortunately I've not had a chance to meet Ransom since I didn't have a book from him (I planned to buy one but paperbacks were out of stock, sadly) But I did buy one after the event. She's so pretty... eerily pretty :D

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• I got to meet for the first time all these book bloggers I've been talking with. When I got to the event, I got scared, because there were so many people, I was afraid since its my first time. But when I got to see Ella, Irish, Kate, Dre, Nix, Dyan and Aimee. I feel happy to be a blogger, rejuvenated. I was able to share being a bookworm and a blogger which some of my friends don't really understand. I'm glad I got to meet all of them, too bad Faye couldn't come tho.
• I never thought I would be the only TeamWarner fan in the group. Apparantly, I'm just fond of the bad boys ;) But I guess that's me.
• Ransom is probably the most cutest author guy I met. Too bad I didn't get to meet him. I'll be reading Miss Peregrine soon.
• Ransom and Tahereh were married. Just lately. I was in shock when I found out.
• Ransom was a complete gentleman. He even stands up when people take a picture with him.
• Veronica has a beautiful aura.
• Tahereh was super stylish, I loved her whole outfit. 
• Tahereh also wore blue eyeliner and had her nails in different colors. And she looked awesome with it.
• Tahereh and Ransom kept tweeting pics. And picturing each other (AWWWWWWWWWWWWW MOMENT!)
• Tahereh is the most fashionable author I've seen so far.
• Ransom has pretty eyes
• Veronica had an interview with a local news station here in the PH
• Veronica had a girly signature

Books I got by the authors

So that's how my day ended. Happy, inspired, and exciting.

I can't wait for the next event.

Until next time :DDDD

 - Jules @ Jules Bookshelf

Check out my gal's recap as well!

Dre @ Sporadic Reads

Aimee @ Deadly Darlings

Ella @ The Filipina Booknote

Manga & Anime Review: Kaichou Wa Maid Sama by Fujiwara Hiro

 

Kaichou Wa Maid Sama
by Fujiwara Hiro (5 Stars)

From Tokyopop:

Brilliant and overachieving, Misaki Ayuzawa is the President of the Student Council at Seika High School, formerly a boys' school. Unfortunately, most of the students are still male and stuck in their slovenly habits, so man-hating Misaki really socks it to 'em in an attempt to make the school presentable to attract more female students. But what will she do when the sexiest boy in school finds out that after school, Misaki works in a maid cafe.