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Beauty's Punishment (Sleeping Beauty, #2)
Beauty's Punishment (Sleeping Beauty, #2)
A.N. Roquelaure | 1999 | Erotica, Fiction & Poetry
8
7.3 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
I enjoyed this second book in the series more than the first book. Characters develop more and it's easier to relate to them. After reading the first book I was prepared for this one as I knew this was going to be another shocking novel about pleasure slaves and their masters and mistresses. I can say I found this novel more shocking than the first as the characters go into deeper and darker submission in the Village. This novel focuses mainly on Beauty and Tristan finding themselves and trying to discover what they want, it was good to see a more rebellious side to Beauty. I will definitely be reading the last book in the series.
  
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
1968 | Classics, Sci-Fi

"The last one, I’ll say another classic: 2001. I think it’s a movie that you can watch every year and you’ll keep discovering new things. It’s funny how, as time goes by, the movie becomes more relevant and poignant. I love the fact how the storytelling of Kubrick is always inviting you to interpret the movie yourself, but at the same time it’s so rich — so much layers. The fact that now we’re living in a moment where technology is replacing man from [the] center of life — Kubrick really started to talk about that so many years ago, and I think it’s overwhelming. Every time I see it I think it’s overwhelming because I discover new things."

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Woman of the Year (1942)
Woman of the Year (1942)
1942 | Classics, Comedy, Romance
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"I don’t know if you can say one of them but Adam’s Rib and Woman of the Year, like the Hepburn/Tracy movies. The two of them together will never, ever age. There are scenes in those movies together that could be when you’re watching them today, in this moment. I remember those movies and my mother would always love those movies, and I would watch those movies with her, particularly Woman of the Year. I remember feeling very specifically about that movie that I love so much, which is how Spencer Tracy cracks his eggs while he’s making an omelet. I will always crack my eggs like Spencer Tracy because of that movie. [laughs]"

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Legacies (BBS #4)
Legacies (BBS #4)
Deborah Dorchak, Wendi Kelly | 2014 | Paranormal
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the fourth and final (so far) book in this series and what a journey it has been. I have been with Regina from the very start and hoped for a 'happy'ish ending for her. With everything that has gone on previously, I wasn't sure if a happy ending would be in the cards.

Let me tell you, the whole series builds up to the Big Battle climax - not just this book. The evil dudes that have been causing trouble from the start, are still causing trouble, only it is now even deadlier than before. The Pack and Prides need to figure out how to move this forward, to become a single cohesive unit, that can face the oncoming battle and have some chance of winning.

Now, unlike the other books, this doesn't come with a cliffhanger ending. Instead, it all ties up nicely whilst still leaving me with hope of a new story! I will say, at one point, I was getting a tad concerned about where the story was going. I won't go into details, suffice it to say that I've discovered my thinking is more Lykous than Tau (to begin with). How it all came to be though was just so right. I can't give you anything else than that but trust me, when you read these books, my cryptic comments will make sense but I really, REALLY, don't want to give anything away to spoil your enjoyment.

I will say that this book had me in tears... AGAIN! Not only was I ugly crying for the last book, but this one got me too. All I will say Wendi and Deborah really know how to tie your emotions to a character, so if they get hurt, you hurt too.

This is one of the most intriguing, interesting, complex, and fascinating series I've read. If you like an alternate take on things, then I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series. In fact, I really can't recommend it highly enough!

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
 
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Sep 30, 2015
  
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
Kody Keplinger | 2010 | Young Adult (YA)
9
8.8 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
4.5 stars.


I've been looking at this book for about a year or so and after reading and loving it, I felt more inclined to buy this, so when I saw it was on offer at Amazon for 79p yesterday I bought it straight away.

And I was NOT disappointed!

I think it's fair to say that I am a fan of Kody Keplinger.

I started this a few hours ago and more or less devoured it. I really liked it! I just got really into it, I liked the characters; I fell hard for Wesley! I liked the plot, I liked how supportive her friends were because in a lot of books they can be two-faced b*tches.

I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's books.

And in seeing the film!

P.S. I've think I've got my reading mojo back :D
  
Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference
Dougie Poynter | 2019 | Children, Education, Science & Mathematics
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Just wow! What an inspiring book. This book is aimed at young people and it is written perfectly for them. The language is set at just the right level. It tackles difficult aspects at a level kids will understand. It includes information boxes to explain some science, which are simplified yet accurate (I'm a science teacher and vouch for them 😉). The best part of this book, I think, is the part of ways you can swap plastics out in different rooms of your house. I am definitely inspired. I also liked the section that described the different types of plastics and how easy or difficult they are to recycle. However, I do feel that the cluster of interviews towards the end may seem a little tedious for the target audience. When, nearer the beginning of the book, the interviews were scattered I feel that children will be more likely to read them. I know it must be hard to have so many inspirational people that have so many amazing things to say and include them all, and they really did say some amazing things. I'm hoping I can get a copy of this for the school library as soon as!

What will you swap out?
  
Think Big (The Live Big Series #3)
Think Big (The Live Big Series #3)
Kat Kronenberg | 2020 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love the way the pictures can tell a story. Think Big is adorable. It tells a story of helping each other out and along with believing in yourself. The way this story is told is just unique to anything I have seen in a children's book.

Children will love it. The big words around the page will have little one say them. I loved that it a fun way for some children to repeat them. The animals are relatable. I enjoyed the story. Each animal and living thing has to find their way to see how are the best that they can be.

Kat Kronenberg can does this though the animals need to learn to work together and help to survive. Will they do it. Will their hearts and minds connect and they Think Big to get what they need to grow and be the best they can be?

Parents and Grandparents will love reading this to their children and grandchildren. It makes me want to read and reread the book myself if I had children. It is adorable and cute. I hope to pick up the first to books of this series.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) created a post

May 25, 2019  
Yesterday I went to see Hugh Jackman’s show at the Manchester Arena, and all I can say is wow that man knows how to put on a fabulous show. Not only does his voice sound as good live as it does on film, he’s a brilliant dancer and all round performer, and he really knows how to entertain an audience. The show was all about him, his favourite songs and he also told stories about his life in between that were captivating. I’ll have to admit that some of his song choices were a bit too unfamiliar for me although he did at least do a fair few from The Greatest Showman and Les Mis, and he even had Keala Settle come in to sing This Is Me. My only regret about this show is that the tickets were ridiculously expensive, and I wish I’d forked out more to get as close as possible!
Still a hugely entertaining night and at least I can now say I’ve seen Hugh Jackman in the flesh! Marvellous 9/10
     
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Sarah (7800 KP) May 26, 2019

Haha it's alright @ClareR , I may have had a few glasses of wine before reading it so I didnt notice! ?

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Lee (2222 KP) May 27, 2019

Going to see him in London on Sunday, really looking forward to it now!

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
2021 | Action/Adventure, Role-Playing
Underground system (2 more)
Nostalgic feel
Contests
No more grinding (1 more)
Game exclusives
Brilliant Diamond is a remake of Diamond. Remakes aren’t always the best. However for Brilliant Diamond, I believe is was better than the orginal. I enjoyed spending hours in the underground catching Pokémon that I was struggling to get. I did find it annoying to have to trade with others for the game exclusives though.

I spent over 100 hours to beat the story in this game. I enjoyed trying to find the perfect team but I can say I hated how easy it was to level up Pokémon. Yes it’s nice to catch things in the underground once you hit like the third or forth city and spent more hours than I can count down there hunting and catching but it made the game a lot easier as you progressed. It seems to be the latest thing they are doing, to make the game easier. And while that is fine and dandy I miss having to grind the level of my Pokémon team.