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Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and The Bookish. Because your admins here at From Covers to Covers love the idea of making funny and interesting lists, we are really excited to participate in these weekly challenges.
Side note before we begin: For some of these movies, the main reason why we fell in love with them is because of the cast selection. Some of these guys can be sooooooo hot/cute/adorable/ajdfkaldsl we just couldn't resist smiling throughout the whole movie. Also, we'll limit the movies to ones that we have read the books for because then this list could be entirely different!
BEST:
1. The Harry Potter Series
Though we can't say that every movie adaptation that was done in this series was exactly what we dreamed of, it's impossible not to include the entire series on this list. The movies inspired us to pick up these books, and we are so glad that they have turned out so well. We do, however, miss the summertime releases. Those were always moments we anticipated.
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
LOGAN LERMAN AHHHHHHHH!!! The fact that the author directed and wrote the screenplay for the adaptation really helped make this movie stay true to the novel. It was absolute perfection, and all the actors portrayed their characters to a tee (Logan Lerman was especially good though).
3. Pride and Prejudice
We're talking about the old BBC television series here featuring Colin Firth. It's exactly what we pictured in our heads when we had to read this story for school.
4. The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss was perfect as goes with Josh Hutcherson. This movie captured the book really well and had all the elements we loved from the book!
5. Silver Linings Playbook
Once again, Jennifer Lawrence was amazing in this one! She definitely deserved the best actress award.
6. The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants
Kostosssssss! So cute! Loved him in the book and the movie! The casting was done well for this one and it was a fun movie to watch. Really loved it!
WORST:
7. Twilight
There was absolutely no chemistry between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the first movie. Yes, over time it got better, but honestly, this movie is garbage. Thank god for highly obsessed tweens (who we were at one time, we're not going to lie) who kept this series living. Otherwise, the New Moon movie adaptation would not have lived to see the light of day.
8. Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Okay, this is a really weird one for me but hear me out. I used to ADORE this movie when I was growing up. I swooned at Chris Pine (which I still do, but just in OTHER movies) and felt all happy inside when I watched this movie. But then I read the books. I realized then that Mia's first love, Michael, had not just vanished from her life like he did in Princess Diaries 2. Actually, Michael played a huuuuge role in her life, and he was amazing, and I hate that the movie didn't care enough about the book series to see how it ended before moving onto another movie.
9. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Other than Logan Lerman, the movie was just meh.
10. Romeo & Juliet
Leonardo DiCaprio was the perfect Romeo, but overall this wasn't the best interpretation of the text. It was a bit too unusual for our liking.
What movies are featured on your list?
What movies are featured on your list?
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Paula's Picks:
1. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
2. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
I've probably mentioned this book before because it definitely is one of my all time favorites. Jodi Picoult books are all pretty intimidating because of their small fonts, thickness, and the seriousness of the issues Picoult chooses to tackles. This one, in particular, is intimidating because I really have to emotionally prepare myself before diving into Nineteen Minutes.
3. The Game of Thrones Series by George R.R Martin
This series have been sitting on my bookshelf for the past year. Don't get me wrong, I adoreeee the Game of Thrones TV show and I love the story and everything, I just can't seem to bring myself to open the first book. It's intimidating because four books, each eight hundred and something pages long, is a lot of investment. But don't worry! I will read them one day! I've heard such amazing things about it.
4. The Watch that Ends the Night by Allan Wolf
I haven't read this book either but its definitely on my "To-Read" list on Goodreads. I chose this novel as "intimidating" because I cry so easily when it comes to anything about the titanic. The movie always leaves me in a sad, mopey, mess of tears and puffy red cheeks, surrounded by clumps of used tissue everywhere- you get the picture. I'm sure this book will leave me in the same, sulking, emotionally destroyed mess.
5. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
I've heard so much about this book. I haven't read it, nor have I watched the movie, but I know it's an amazingly written sad story. Those are the ones that really break your heart and leave you emotionally distraught. Intimidating...
Sarina's Picks:
1. The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
When I first heard of these books, I kind of shoved them off because they had already been released, and they were really long. Thank god I didn't ignore them because honestly, it's one of the best stories I've ever read. Cassandra Clare has a gift when it comes to coming up with stories with great mythology, action, and romance. Perfect for both girls and boys!
When I first heard of these books, I kind of shoved them off because they had already been released, and they were really long. Thank god I didn't ignore them because honestly, it's one of the best stories I've ever read. Cassandra Clare has a gift when it comes to coming up with stories with great mythology, action, and romance. Perfect for both girls and boys!
2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
This one, much like Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson, intimidated me because of the cancer story line. I knew that it'd be sad, and I didn't how of to handle it. It was much to my surprise that this book actually had many light elements to it. The romance for sure helped me survive this book, and even though it was very sad, it was definitely worth every tear.
This one, much like Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson, intimidated me because of the cancer story line. I knew that it'd be sad, and I didn't how of to handle it. It was much to my surprise that this book actually had many light elements to it. The romance for sure helped me survive this book, and even though it was very sad, it was definitely worth every tear.
3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
I still haven't read this one and, much like The Fault in Our Stars, it's because I'm scared of how sad I am going to be when I finish this one. I've only heard good things about all of Markus Zusak's books, but this particular book has gotten so much praise. I know I have to read it, and it's sitting on my shelf, I just go to get around to it.
I still haven't read this one and, much like The Fault in Our Stars, it's because I'm scared of how sad I am going to be when I finish this one. I've only heard good things about all of Markus Zusak's books, but this particular book has gotten so much praise. I know I have to read it, and it's sitting on my shelf, I just go to get around to it.
4. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Have you read The Scorpio Race by Maggie Stiefvater? It's beautiful and lyrical, like all of Maggie's works, but it's hard to read. Super slow but eventually gets better. I have a sense that The Raven Boys is going to mimic this pattern. This book is going to be amazing, but I know it's going to take me a while to get through it, especially because I heard there's very little romance (C'mon Maggie, write more stories like Sam and Grace's!), so I just have to prepare myself for it.
Have you read The Scorpio Race by Maggie Stiefvater? It's beautiful and lyrical, like all of Maggie's works, but it's hard to read. Super slow but eventually gets better. I have a sense that The Raven Boys is going to mimic this pattern. This book is going to be amazing, but I know it's going to take me a while to get through it, especially because I heard there's very little romance (C'mon Maggie, write more stories like Sam and Grace's!), so I just have to prepare myself for it.
5. Daughter of Smoke and Bone Series by Laini Taylor
Like the previous two books, I have this book waiting for me on my bookshelf. Whenever I ask anybody about this books, they always tell me this: "It's... different". Different in my world means good but difficult to get through. I can tell from reading the first few pages that this book is worth the hype, but I just wish I could find the time to just sit back and read it.
Like the previous two books, I have this book waiting for me on my bookshelf. Whenever I ask anybody about this books, they always tell me this: "It's... different". Different in my world means good but difficult to get through. I can tell from reading the first few pages that this book is worth the hype, but I just wish I could find the time to just sit back and read it.
That's a wrap! What books do you find intimidating and for what reasons?
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
This week's topic can be interpreted many different ways. From vacations, to road trips, to studying abroad, and to flying, travel stories tend to be really good because they help characters find their identities which can be quite interesting to read. Oh, and the cute love stories are also very enjoyable! ;) Here are some of our favourite books that feature travel:
1. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
3. Saving June by Hannah Harrington
4. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
6. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
7. Just One Day by Gayle Forman
8. Where She Went by Gayle Forman
9. Paper Towns by John Green
10. Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt
What are some your favourite reads about travel?
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/ weekly meme created at The Broke and The Bookish. Because your admins here at From Covers to Covers love the idea of making funny and interesting lists, we are really excited to participate in these weekly challenges.
So this week, we decided that our Top Ten Tuesday would be about our bookish pet peeves. It features all the things about books that make us cringe, and we are sure that many of you readers will be able to relate. So, here is our top ten...
1. When a series changes their cover style part way through the series- UGH. Namely, Anna and the French Kiss Series- Because, I mean, we all want the same looking/sized/themed books on our shelf together, it just doesn't look right when a series doesn't match in some way! #firstworldproblems sigh. (The new cover of ANNA is still nice, but it just sucks that ISLA won't match our ANNA and LOLA.)
1. When a series changes their cover style part way through the series- UGH. Namely, Anna and the French Kiss Series- Because, I mean, we all want the same looking/sized/themed books on our shelf together, it just doesn't look right when a series doesn't match in some way! #firstworldproblems sigh. (The new cover of ANNA is still nice, but it just sucks that ISLA won't match our ANNA and LOLA.)
2. Books that have a big font. I don't know if I'm the only one who is really bothered by this, but I tend to judge a book, not by its cover, but by its font size. I love small/medium font that doesn't have too big of a header or footer. Font that is too big and has too much space on each page really bothers me.
3. When there is no summary blurb paragraph on the back of the book, or if it doesn't tell you anything about the story. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO BE READING ABOUT. I DON'T CARE IF SO-AND-SO FAMOUS PERSON SAID YOUR BOOK WAS LIFE CHANGING AND INCREDIBLE. WHAT IS IT ABOUT.
4. Library books with food/suspicious, disgusting looking things in the cracks. 'Nuff said. Ew.
5. When the book pages have yellowed and/or are crinkly. So you're halfway through a really good and you just have to continue reading it. Unfortunately, it's raining cats and dogs outside and you're walking to the bus stop, but you think "what the heck" and you pull it out. 5 minutes later, your book is soaking, and 1 hour later, your pages are yellow and crinkly. EW.
6. Book pages that are torn or bent. It's worse when you lend a book to your friend in pristine condition, and you get it back with pages torn or bent. That's the last time you're lending a book to that friend...
7. Book pages that are too white. It's just unnatural. It's as if the book publishers bleached each page to make it that way. Just stop.
8. Books that are unnecessarily long. I'm looking at you This Is What Happy Looks Like. You could have easily been a 200 page book and been just as good if not better than the 400 page version of you.
9. When the main protagonist is annoying. Some authors make their protagonists make the stupidest decisions just for the sake of making the story go on. If a protagonist gets to the point where I can't handle him/her anymore, I won't even finish the book.
10. How books in America are cheaper than the SAME books in Canada. Being Canadians ourselves, this is the worst thing ever. I mean, I could drive over to the states in an hour's time and get myself the same book $5 cheaper. It makes no sense. Why would you do that to us bookstores?
What are some of your bookish pet peeves?
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/ weekly meme created at The Broke and The Bookish. Because your admins here at From Covers to Covers love the idea of making funny and interesting lists, we are really excited to participate in these weekly challenges.
You know the saying "never judge a book by its cover"? Well this week's meme definitely proves to us that it is perfectly safe to judge some books by their cover. All these covers caught our eyes the second we saw them, so we hope they do the same to you.
1.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
This cover is a perfect representation of what this book is - beautiful and creepy. Plus, there's something about this cover that draws the reader in. I love it!
2.
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
I absolutely adore how the sea glass is incorporated into this cover, especially that one piece of red sea glass. It ties into the story perfectly.
3.
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
This cover is eye catching. The blurring of the people representing the fast-paced environment of an airport, and then the couple kissing in the middle, highlighted by the heart. This book just screams out cute, no? (Well actually it screams out LOVE...)
4.
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
Again, this cover mimics the books so nicely. The typography is gorgeous, Amy & Roger are holding hands with a wide expanse of road behind them, and the golden sun is brightening this summer picture. It's all so good.
5.
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Will he, won't he? We have all tried the flower petal technique of seeing if a guy likes us. So when it's on a cover, you know the story's gotta be good. This cover is light and cute which is a perfect cover for a Sarah Dessen novel.
6.
This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
Jennifer E. Smith gets some of the most eye catching, adorable covers, doesn't she? This one also highlights a word in the title, and again, you can see a couple in it. We like how there's a continuity in her covers though the stories are completely separate. It's a nice touch.
7.
Hourglass by Myra McEntire
This cover is trippy. The girl is walking on a wall towards the floor, and her hair is covering her face so nicely. Everything is pretty in this cover that it's hard to not pick this one up at the bookstore or library.
8.
All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab
This is a murder mystery, so I found this cover to be very appropriate. It's creepy, but also very simple. The green glass somehow emphasizes the girl's eyes, and she's so pale. A perfect way to set the tone of a murder mystery.
9.
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
I can't even describe how badly I wanted to pick up this book when I first laid my eyes on it. It seems really intense, and for fans of the supernatural genre, it is definitely a great way to catch their eyes.
10.
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
We love how these pants were slowly changing as each book was released. By the time the fourth book came out, the cover was absolutely perfect. With these graffiti-ed pants, you can see how each girl changed during this series when you see little nods towards their previous summers on these pants. These pants hold all their memories, and we love how the covers show them.
What books are make it on your list?
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
In contrast to last week's topic, this topic is one that most people don't like to approach. Books dealing with tough subjects are always hard to pick up, but when you do, it's worth it. These are the books that make you feel, and they tend to have lasting impacts on people. Instead of writing a snippet for every book, we just wanted to let you guys know the subject each book deals with. Just know that every one of these books is 100% worth a read at one point in your life.
1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Cancer
2. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson - Cancer
3. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult - Bullying/ School Violence
4. The Pact by Jodi Picoult - Heartbreak/ Depression
5. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - World War II
6. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - Word War II
7. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - Feminism/ Poverty
8. Something Like Normal by Trish Doller - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
9. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - Molestation/ Peer pressure
10. Saving June by Hannah Harrington - Suicide
What books have you read that deal with tough subjects?
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and The Bookish. Because your admins here at From Covers to Covers love the idea of making funny and interesting lists, we are really excited to participate in these weekly challenges.
This is such a great topic because light and fun books are definitely perfect for summer. And with summer approaching very quickly, your admins at From Covers to Covers cannot wait to sit back, relax, and read a good (romantic) story.
1.
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
It's Sarah Dessen. Duh.
2.
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
We've mentioned this book a ton already, but if you haven't gotten the gist yet, read it. Though there are some serious parts in this book, the road trip element of it makes it lighter and more fun to read.
3.
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
For us, light and fun = good romance. This one has that down pat.
4.
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
READ THIS READ THIS READ THIS. If you're in the mood for something light and fun, this book will satisfy you. It's perfection at its best.
5.
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
This is a short book that has some really cute elements to it. To find out more about it, you can read Paula's review about it.
6.
Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler
Summer romances can be some of the most appealing stories to read about, and Fixing Delilah has an amazing story that is swoonworthy. Definitely worth a read.
7.
Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt
I would like to think about this book as young love. Everything is so innocent and sweet in this book that you can't help but smile whenever the love interests interact. It's a book that will go perfect with a light and fun mood.
8.
Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway
I read this book quite a while ago, so I don't remember all that much about it. But I do remember thoroughly enjoying its hilarity and I loved reading about all the awkward situations Audrey was put in. Definitely a funny, light read.
9.
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
I find that Sarah Dessen novels in general are pretty light and fluffy. I am sure many people can argue against that, but when I personally read Sarah Dessen novels, I'm already assured that everything's going to end up okay and that the boy will get the girl and the girl will solve her issues and yaddiyaddiya. Therefore, it makes most of her novels pretty light reads for me. Also, I really enjoyed this book in particular.
10.
The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants by Anne Brashares
Kay, I know parts of this series might not have been entirely light and fluffy, but overall, I think The Sisterhood series was a really fun, engaging, mostly fluffy, read about girls and friendships and first loves etc.
Monday, 29 April 2013
1. Romance
This one is kind of obvious. If the summary of a book alludes to anything of the romantic variety, you can sure as heck know that we would be on the lookout for it!
This is similar to the first word. British boys, cute boys, bad boys, good boys... If a book has a good lead male, we will be lining up to pick it up and SWOON.
Sun, beaches, freedom, romance... Summertime is the best time of the year. Most summer books that we've picked up in the past have blown us away, so you can definitely expect this topic to arouse our interest!
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, Saving June, and Two-way Street are just a few (rare) examples of how incredible a road trip novel can be. To be honest though, nothing will ever top Amy & Roger's Epic Detour for us. But if something does, then it will sure be fantastic.
This one is self-explanatory. Adorable novel = Paula and Sarina likey.
6. ADJFKSDJKAFJDLKJAKFD
So you know when you have nothing to say so you freak out and a whole bunch of jabble comes out? Well when our fellow book reviewers do so, we know we're in for a treat.
7. Irresistible
How could we ever resist an irresistible novel/romance?
8. Heartwrenching
Books that make you feel are the best. If a novel is labelled heartwrenching then you know that it will be put on your favourites list.
9. (Going to be) Made into A Motion Picture
This could be controversial, but most book-turned-movies only happen if the book is good. Not all of them, but a heck of a lot of them. These books would go on to-read list if not only because they're good, but we'd like to compare the novel to the film.
10. Best selling series/author
There must be a reason why a series or author would become best selling in the first place. If it's on a best selling list, then we would for sure want to check it out!
That's a wrap! What makes you instantly fall for a book?
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