tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18453586651520350192024-02-01T23:09:09.468-08:00Spellbound PaperbacksWhere every page comes to life.Eunicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702305152647887023noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845358665152035019.post-53066774159869689362013-09-08T04:57:00.001-07:002013-09-08T04:57:55.509-07:00Review: Where She Went by Gayle Forman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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three years since the devastating accident…three years since Mia walked out of
Adam’s life forever. Now living in opposite coasts, Mia is Juilliard’s rising
star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to this new rock star status and
celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in </span><st1:state style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 10pt;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 10pt;"> by himself, chance brings the
couple together again, for one last night. As they explore the city that has
become Mia’s home, Adam and Mia revisit the past and open their hearts to the
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sequel, I believe it can be a standalone book. If you haven’t read the first
one, it’s okay for the plot will never confuse you.</span></div>
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opposed to the first book, I didn’t finish this one in single sitting simply
because I wanted to relish Adam’s thoughts and how he devastatingly dealt with
the aftermath of Mia’s departure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Rock stars somehow have this haughty and tough façade but Adam totally let his
guards down and unshackled his pent-up emotions. His fury is understandable
because it’s definitely more painful to be left without any explanation and to know
that you’re unworthy of a closure.</span></div>
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other hand, it’s an irony that while Mia’s departure wrecked him, such leaving
also prompted him to write songs which catapulted him to fame. Music
aficionados will appreciate the fact that meaningful lyrics are sprinkled all
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away by how raw and powerful the emotions are in this book. Adam’s sarcastic
remarks made me chuckle but more than anything, I felt every bit of his pain. I
felt his loss, his powerlessness, and his wistfulness for all the wonderful
things that transpired between him and Mia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 10.0pt;">“You know, I thought about that a
lot these last couple of years. About who was there for you. Who held your hand
while you grieved for all that you’d lost?”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">When Mia said
this, I totally lost it. I simply wanted to hug Adam! I’m likewise in awe of
Mia and how she was able to surpass the scars brought by that horrifying
accident.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">This book makes
one think that regardless of how wounded two souls are, a love rekindled is
still possible. I have nothing but praises for Gayle Forman for creating characters
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of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. Having missed
her flight, she's stuck at JFK airport and late to her father's second wedding,
which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's
never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting
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Quirks of timing
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chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and
Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least
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This is truly one of
the best reads that I've had this year although it was initially the book's
quirky title which attracted me. :)</div>
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serendipitous meeting of two teenagers in an airport who likewise happen to
share the same flight to London. I like how Oliver and Hadley talked to each
other during the flight. From the nonsensical banters down to the seemingly
serious "secrets of the heart", it's as if they have known each other
for years. Not that I have a partiality for British men and their accents but
who can resist being seated beside an unassuming gentleman who speaks with so
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comes the dreadful question: <span style="font-style: italic;">What happens next?
</span>I momentarily lost hope though when no exchange of numbers took place
right after the flight. All I could say was, "<i>Wow, that's it?</i>" Then
again, if love is true, it will find its own unexpected way (and yes, this is
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However, I think
that the book's title is quite deceiving because more than being a love story,
it's actually about Hadley's tarnished relationship with her Dad. Nonetheless,
I love that the book tackled forgiveness and acceptance - issues which you rarely
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<span style="font-style: italic;">The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight</span>
is indeed a proof that a love story does not need to be filled with grandiose
events and steamy scenes (hello, <span style="font-style: italic;">Fifty Shades</span>!)
to be endearing. It's a type of book that's apt for a rainy day paired with Ron
Pope's soothing voice. It will make you think that perhaps if you're in love,
even the shortest encounters (like a 7-hour plane ride) can seem like a
lifetime.</div>
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<b> “Is it better to have had a good thing and lost it, or never to have had it?”
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When teenage movie
star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email
about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and
unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for
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Then Graham finds
out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film,
and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a
star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like
Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?- <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790873-this-is-what-happy-looks-like"><span style="font-style: italic;">Goodreads</span></a></div>
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If what you’re after
is a light read that will leave you in a radiant mood, then this book
definitely fits the bill. I particularly love the beginning wherein an e-mail
mishap becomes the precursor of an unexpected teenage relationship. Why
unexpected? How probable is it for a girl to end up being pen pal with someone
who’s not just a random guy but actually Tinseltown’s hottest star?</div>
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With an array of
blockbuster films, Graham is indeed one of his generation’s famed icons.
However, going around the world signing autographs and prancing in red carpet
affairs just do not satisfy him. He feels like a stranger with no definite
purpose not until he fortuitously met Ellie. </div>
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Ellie’s mysterious e-mail buddy. Graham putting that much effort (<span style="font-style: italic;">find out how</span>) just to search for Ellie is
likewise heartwarming. I’m drawn to Ellie’s character as well. She’s not your
typical <span style="font-style: italic;">fantard</span> who will go around
broadcasting her blossoming relationship with a movie star. She’s a simple
unperturbed girl who basically wants to know Graham away from the glare of
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issues. Nonetheless, expect that <span style="font-style: italic;">This is What
Happy Looks Like</span> is an absolutely adorable read. Oh well, with a title
like that, it would be an oxymoron to fill it with melodramatic pages, right?
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weeks. Knowing that Graham is about to leave town soon, they could’ve made the
most out of those weeks. In the end, it feels as if they are rushing to create
treasure-worthy moments when they’ve actually wasted weeks pining for each
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overused the storyline is. The whole famous-boy-falling-for-a-small-town-girl
might be a cliché but Jennifer Smith’s style of writing is so refreshing. This
book just goes to show that at times, happiness is situated in the simplest of
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What if your days
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resist it and go on with your life smoothly? Or will you enter love’s
battlefield and take the challenge of making the most out of the days that you
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This is the biggest
conundrum of Hazel Grace, a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with stage four thyroid
cancer that has similarly affected her lungs. As the novel’s storyteller, she
seems to be very complacent with the severity of her condition not until the charismatic
Augustus Walters entered the picture. Hazel wants to be a self-sufficient
cancer patient whose death will not affect anyone. She tries to be distant even
from her parents so that her loss will not be mourned for. However, despite the
contradiction of her feelings, she simply cannot resist Augustus’
charm and bravado. The two crossed paths in a cancer support group session.
This meeting immediately sheds light to the fact that Augustus is similarly
battling a terminal illness – <span style="font-style: italic;">ostracoma</span>
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Augustus and Hazel’s journey stands out because it doesn't try hard
to be a tearjerker. In a stereotypical world wherein cancer patients are
often viewed as victims, two teenagers show that it’s still possible to have
witty conversations, play video games, go on spontaneous trips, and most
importantly, embrace the unpredictable wonders of an unfolding love. I
love how natural this book is. It's not the type of book that shows people
fighting cancer heroically. It gives you the real deal - the emotional jumble
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me, that's the whole point. These teenagers have been through a lot making them
more insightful. I appreciate how most of their lines prove that cancer should
not be deemed as an ending to happiness. They do not deny the existence of
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for the underlying themes that it has. After all, it isn't everyday that you
encounter books that present the harshness of reality without compromising the
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Remember Mr. Darcy?
In the world of literature, no one can attest that he’s a heartthrob. He’s a
true-blue gentleman who makes women swoon because of his simple yet heartfelt
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women played significant roles, such roles varied from what the men were
supposed to do. From security against wild animals down to the provision of
food, men were anticipated to be as robust as they could be. However, as time
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The beauty tools
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consciousness that being busy is not an excuse to looking sloppy, men now go
through hair treatments and facials to name a few. One can now walk brandishing
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Despite the
convenience of this concept alteration, it’s still best not to totally deviate
from some of the things left by men in the past. For me, a man should not gauge
his manliness based on what others dictate. Men-should-be-like-this statements
should be used as mere guidelines but what matters is if such statements speak
for someone’s identity and aspirations. I have no problem with men doing things
befitting women because in today’s age, interchanges in roles are regarded as
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Just like in the
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yearning for revenge. If you will remember in the preceding film, former CIA
operative Bryan went through a perilous schlep to save his daughter Kim who was
abducted and trafficked. One of the reasons why Taken 1 became a hit was its
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reminder that regardless of today’s liberal views, men can still preserve the
concept of manliness by being chivalrous or compassionate to other people. It
does not mean that one has to be a doormat. At times, it’s the simple things
that matter like opening the door for an elderly or resisting the need to raise
one’s voice in the midst of heated arguments. I believe that being a man does
not equate to being Mr. Stone. Instead, manliness is radiated when one shows
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shies away from underground music and parties with boys, Hana jumps at her last
chance to experience the forbidden. For her, the summer is full of wild music,
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<span style="color: #181818;">As its name suggests, this novella presents the story
through Hana's eyes. In Delirium, Hana has this devil-may-care attitude that
despite her being pretty and well-heeled, she seems to be so eager in finding
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Everyone who loves books can attest that it's so difficult to lend one's precious babies. Even if you're done reading them, the feeling of attachment never goes away. You just can't let these books go because they made you feel mirthful, melancholic, and/or maddened at one point in your life. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Books can likewise be regarded as assets which you'll later pass on to your kids, grand kids, and so on. </span></div>
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This book is pretty special for me as it was given by Mia of <a href="http://bravethewaves.net/">Brave the Waves</a>. Receiving books never fails to be a joy because it shows how much thought a person devotes to look for a title which he/she deems meaningful. <i>Why We Broke Up</i> is a bittersweet chronicle of Min's farewell to Ed - the schmuck who broke her heart. Most of us have been there - the awkward first date, the fancy phone calls, and of course, the heartaches that come with the oh-so-overwhelming first love. From someone who had her first relationship during sophomore high school, I was able to easily establish a connection with the book. I feel like I'm with Min as she ruefully ponders why she and Ed broke up. </div>
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</span>Eunicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702305152647887023noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845358665152035019.post-87638600230169332952012-06-25T01:25:00.000-07:002012-06-25T01:25:21.858-07:00Date a Girl Who Reads<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems with closet space because she has too many books. Date a girl who has a list of books she wants to read, who has had a library card since she was twelve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Find a girl who reads. You’ll know that she does because she will always have an unread book in her bag.She’s the one lovingly looking over the shelves in the bookstore, the one who quietly cries out when she finds the book she wants. <i>You see the weird chick sniffing the pages of an old book in a second hand book shop? That’s the reader.</i> They can never resist smelling the pages, especially when they are yellow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She’s the girl reading while waiting in that coffee shop down the street. If you take a peek at her mug, the non-dairy creamer is floating on top because she’s kind of engrossed already. Lost in a world of the author’s making. Sit down. <i>She might give you a glare, as most girls who read do not like to be interrupted.</i> Ask her if she likes the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Buy her another cup of coffee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let her know what you really think of Murakami. See if she got through the first chapter of Fellowship. Understand that if she says she understood James Joyce’s <em style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline: none 0px;">Ulysses</em> she’s just saying that to sound intelligent. Ask her if she loves Alice or she would like to be Alice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It’s easy to date a girl who reads. <i>Give her books for her birthday, for Christmas and for anniversaries. </i>Give her the gift of words, in poetry, in song. Give her Neruda, Pound, Sexton, Cummings. Let her know that you understand that words are love. Understand that she knows the difference between books and reality but by god, she’s going to try to make her life a little like her favorite book. It will never be your fault if she does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She has to give it a shot somehow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lie to her. If she understands syntax, she will understand your need to lie. Behind words are other things: motivation, value, nuance, dialogue. It will not be the end of the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fail her. Because a girl who reads knows that failure always leads up to the climax. Because girls who understand that all things will come to end. That you can always write a sequel. That you can begin again and again and still be the hero. That life is meant to have a villain or two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Why be frightened of everything that you are not? Girls who read understand that people, like characters, develop. Except in the <em style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline: none 0px;">Twilight</em>series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you find a girl who reads, keep her close. When you find her up at 2 AM clutching a book to her chest and weeping, make her a cup of tea and hold her. You may lose her for a couple of hours but she will always come back to you. <i>She’ll talk as if the characters in the book are real, because for a while, they always are.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You will propose on a hot air balloon. Or during a rock concert. Or very casually next time she’s sick. Over Skype.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You will smile so hard you will wonder why your heart hasn’t burst and bled out all over your chest yet. You will write the story of your lives, have kids with strange names and even stranger tastes. She will introduce your children to the Cat in the Hat and Aslan, maybe in the same day. You will walk the winters of your old age together and she will recite Keats under her breath while you shake the snow off your boots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Date a girl who reads because you deserve it. <i>You deserve a girl who can give you the most colorful life imaginable</i>. If you can only give her monotony, and stale hours and half-baked proposals, then you’re better off alone. <b>If you want the world and the worlds beyond it, date a girl who reads.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-by Rosemarie Urquico</span></div>Eunicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702305152647887023noreply@blogger.com1