Top Ten Tuesday: Oh, the Humanity

 

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP BOOKS TO GET OVER HUMANS

The topic might sound a bit awkward this week, but as a heartbroken gal, I decided to turn the other cheek and set my eyes (and heart) on aliens. Until I meet my ET, here is a list for every one who needs to get over someone:

                                                  

The Education of Hailey Kendrick: Everyone can make a mistake. Don't let that ruin your image or self-esteem.

The Catastrophic History of You and Me: Moving on isn't easy. It's okay not to rush it.

The Sky is Everywhere: Rebound after a loss isn't always a good idea. 

Burn for Burn: Although revenge might be tempting, the chances you'll end up regretting it are huge. Try to be the best person.  

Over You: Getting over someone is easier when you have help. Don't lock yourself alone in a room for too long, let your best friends in. 

Share your own favorites!!

Review: Love Me Tender

Can constant criticism force a family to separate?

Elvira and her mother always had a strange relationship. In fact, she calls her Mel, and can't seem to relate to the pain her mother goes through when her Dad leaves. But a sudden call warning them that grandmother is very ill, forces Mel out of her shell and allows Elvira to discover why her mom left her family, and why she acts like she does. 

All in all, Couloumbis wrote a pleasant read. Often somber and with lots of sibling rivalry. Sadly, I expected more of a family crisis under the circumstances, and found things a bit too easily resolved. It is my belief that too much time apart after a fight deepens the wounds, not fixes them. 

Feature and Follow Friday: Pre Thanksgiving Blues

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FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY

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Q: Are there any books to movie adaptations where you think the movie is better than the book?

Many in my opinion. But the one that reaches me the most is The Shinning by Stanley Kubrick/ Stephen King. The plot circled around madness more than the supernatural, which made it scarier for me, since cabin fever is not that far fetched. Especially with the overcrowded thanksgiving reunions lurking about.

7 Quickies for that Special Occasion

Whether by plane or train, travelling with a good light read makes the trip more memorable. Here is a list of quick reads (all 300 pages and less) to complete the journey in peace.

Inspirational (197 pages)

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Sci-Fi (216 pages)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Classics (254 pages)

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Contemporary (264 pages)

Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers

Horror (273 pages)

Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith

Historical Fiction (296 pages)

Marie Antoinette Serial Killer by Katie Alender

Ya/Chick-Lit (229 pages)

The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart

Review: Pirouette

One woman's trash is another woman's treasure. 

Hannah and Simone, identical twins separated during an adoption process, meet after years of being apart. Both of them have different family lives; different personalities. And yet they share a special love and hate connection to dance. To make things simple, they switch places so Hannah can dance at a specialized school, and Simone can relax from the twirls. What's the worst that can happen?

Although the plot might resemble The Parent Trap, Bavati spiced things up with a quadrangle love story. The only character that seemed lacking was Hannah, who didn't appear enthused at all to do anything worth while. 

A fast read, that will make you wonder the wasted opportunities due to parents and teens lack of communication.