Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It’s a fun way for bloggers all over the Internet to connect and post the things they love about books. With the year coming to a close (10 days ’til Christmas!), today I am going to talk to ya’ll about the best books I read in 2015 (in order of appearance). 1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank. L. Baum Such a wonderful tale that expands upon the movie and makes it an even more memorable story for people of all ages. 2. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein My first introduction into Tolkein’s world, and I…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “The Sirens of Titan” by Kurt Vonnegut. 2. Finals are over! It is winter break! And life is good! My heart goes out to anyone who is still struggling through finals — I know you can do this! 3. 4. Check out these awe-inspiring bookstores around the world. The one in Holland is on my bucket list! 5. Christmas is only 10 days away! What are you doing for the holiday? 6. I know I can’t wait for “Star Wars” to come out on Friday. So here’s the trailer to help you get through these next couple of days. Happy reading, Kimberly
The Museum of Intangible Things: A Review
Title: The Museum of Intangible Things Author: Wendy Wunder Genre: Young Adult Fiction Quotation: “It’s liberating, energizing, and thrilling to step outside all of the rules of decorum and exist in a place I’ve never dared to inhabit.” Would recommend to: anyone that has ever known anyone who has wanted to escape who they are. This was another one of those young-adult books that didn’t turn out the way I expected it. And I kind of liked it. Here’s a basic outline of the book: These two girls have been best friends since childhood and they know exactly how the other one ticks. They have been through more than any normal 18 year-old friendship has…
Treasure Tuesday
Today was a rough Tuesday, but better late than never! I’m here to brighten up this wretched Tuesday for ya’ll! 1. I am currently reading “Too Soon Dead” by Michael Kurland. 2. 3. Here’s Goodread’s compilation of this years top books. I’ve read a couple on this list, but am really excited to read “Beneath the Surface” and “The Nightingale.” 4. This video of a panda is definitely likely to brighten your day. 5. I hope every still in school is surviving finals and thinking about curling up with a good book over winter break! Happy reading, Kimberly
Assholes: A Review
Title: Assholes *A Theory Author: Aarons James Genre: Sociology Quotation: “Life affords only so much time, and there are better things to do — sweeter spots to hit — than perfection in the asshole management arts.” Would recommend to: anyone who lets the asshole in their life get them down. I apologize now for the profanity, please feel free to exit this post and go look at Pinterest recipes that you will probably never make if you are anything like me if the word “asshole” offends you. Okay, now that they are gone, let’s get down to business. This book was HILARIOUS. James is a phenomenal writer that has some amazing talent hidden up his…
Books, New and Old, From Places Far and Wide
Here’s a special post brought to you by Ryan, a guest author often featured here on From Narnia to Neverland. He recently moved to Germany to continue his schooling and found that books are more than just books when you’re in an unfamiliar world. Happy reading, Kimberly An Expatriate’s Life, One Good Book at a Time Until very recently, I had never wasted a minute thinking about how much my books weighed. This didn’t seem very pertinent as long as the book was good and I had a comfy spot to read it in. Unfortunately, the good men and women of the global airline industry thought otherwise. Bottom line…
Top 5 Wednesday: Audiobooks
This Wednesday is all about your favorite audiobooks! Unfortunately, I don’t listen to audiobooks, because that takes the fun out of reading! To be honest, I’m not a very auditory person, so I have a hard time paying attention to someone just talking to me. Maybe in 2016 I’ll try out an audiobook, but for now I’m going to create my own topic and write about my favorite books involving audio (music, bands, instruments, etc.). 1. If I Stay by Gayle Forman The main character, Mia, was musical prodigy before a car accident changes her whole life. She has the choice to follow her parents or return to her boyfriend.…
Top 10 Tuesday: 2016 Novels
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It’s a fun way for bloggers all over the Internet to connect and post the things they love about books. Today I am going to talk to you all about the book releases in 2016 I am looking forward to most. Let’s get started! 1. Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin A young-adult novels that focuses on the tribulations of being a teenager and figuring yourself out, Garvin’s novel follows a teen who’s not quite sure who is he yet on his journey of discovery. 2. This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp Nijkamp tells…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I turned 21 this past Sunday! The best advice I can give is to just wait. It makes the birthday so much more special. 2. I am currently reading “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris. 3. 4. I finished “The Museum of Intangible Things” by Wendy Wunder and “Stranger in a Strange Land” Robert Heinlein over my Thanksgiving break. Keep your eyes peeled for a review soon! 5. Buzzfeed has compiled a list of the best fiction books of 2015. Unfortunately, I haven’t read ANY of them! But #2, #13, and #24 are definitely on my list now! 6. Look at this cutie! Happy reading, Kimberly
