No Books for Valentine's Day

I don't know how many women are in the same shoes as me this year  --  size 8 1/2, very standard -- and find themselves agonizing over one simple horrific question:

What do you do when your husband, boyfriend, or office lover ... tells you that he will not be giving you a book this Valentine's day because you all ready own way too many? 

Of course, my first reaction was to cry out of anger. But after a few teary moments, I came up with a list of what you can give a book lover other than a book. 

1. Book Memorabilia

Bookmarks, pins, you can even buy Harry Potter wands and scarfs. Hmm, collectible and practical.

2. Dolls based on books

Look how dashing Clark Gable is in that white suit. I would definitely give a damn about this doll.

3. Movies of books you postpone reading

For me it's the Count of Monte Cristo. I admit that at 1276 pages, I've postponed reading it for a long time. Also because I can read French and feel like a hypocrite if I don't read it in it's original language.


4. A Bookcase 

An avid reader could always use the extra space.


5. Jane Austen's Monopoly

Oh, wait! That doesn't exist. But Monopoly.com does offer you the chance to build your own and have it shipped. Check it out. 

What would you ask for?

Review: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder, to quote the book, is about, "Courage. Kindness. Friendship and Character." When I first read the premise, the first thing that came to mind was the movie Mask. It is a favorite of mine, and I couldn't help it. I had to purchase this book. 

It surprised me to see how strong August was, even if he sometimes doubted himself. It must be so hard to be different, when you aren't different. August wasn't an alien or a horse but a little boy, suffering from Treacher-Collins syndrome.

Darth Sidious

Prepare yourself to see some mean bullying. Including some kids who compare him to Darth Sidious. How rude is that!

When asked why she wanted to tackle the subject of bullying, Palacio said, "I hope that kids will come away with the idea that they are noticed: their actions are noted. Maybe not immediately or directly or even in a way that seems obvious, but if they're mean, someone suffers."

You can find more of the interview on her webpage: here.

Also be prepared to switch points-of-view, as the author jumps from August, to his sister, her boyfriend, and other school kids.  

To Ten Tuesday: Bookish Memories

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

Bookish Memories

Sadly, I have yet to attend a book signing. Lauren Kate came to Montreal a few months ago, but it was kept very hush hush, and I'm sad to say I missed it.

One of my earliest bookish memories is the day I found the point horror collection at my school library. I was in elementary at the time, and although we were still too young to be reading such ''long'' books, you would get bullied for not borrowing one.

The first book I read was April Fools and I loved it. I bought the entire point horror collection from Ebay since then, and currently keep them in a huge box for my own children to devour some day.

Review: Bright's Light

Legally Blonde meets Sci-Fi in Susan Juby's new book, Bright's Light. 

Even the title is catchy, although Bright does steal her best friend's light and claim it as hers because it's pretty. 

    

Hmm, two girls rivaling over a boy -- sad. But two girls fighting over a ''special'' hat that shines? You don't see that every day. And so, I kept reading eager to discover what will happen when the light ends up bringing back memories that people had forgotten, creating havoc and preparing them for the end of the world. 

Sadly, the pieces were hard to add up. And the reason for their world destruction didn't make much sense. Hopefully, someone will shine some light on the matter.

Feature and Follow Friday

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 Q: What is the first thing you would do if you woke up to find yourself in your favorite book?

A: Honestly, I would wake up next to Voldemort so I'll let you take a hint. I know, I know...But I won't lie to you. In the matter of love, BookCupid doesn't always make the right choices. 

Needless to say, I would switch sides, join Dumbledore's army and put an end to this morbid affair.