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November's Guide To Reading

Hello Bookworms,

It’s me, Klejda. I decided to take over this blog today, while Anila is in Italy. Welcome to November’s Guide to Reading!

Music:

When I’m reading or studying I generally don’t listen to music but the few times that I do,  I like to listen to songs such as:

You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground I'll Be The Wings That Keep Your Heart In The Clouds – Mayday Parade (lovely name by the way)

Do I Wanna Know – The Arctic Monkeys

One For The Road – The Arctick Monkeys

Soldier – Before You Exit

When The Lights Die – Boyce Avenue

High Above The Ground – Daughty (all songs by Daughtry basically)

Nina – Ed Sheeran

Guns And Horses – Ellie Goulding

Try – Simple Plan

Another Love – Tom Odell

Books For this month:

Some of my favourite books are:

The Diviners – Libba Bray

The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern

Is It Just Me – Miranda Hart

The Storyteller – Antonia Michaelis

The Edge Of Never – J. A. Redmerski

And of course The Fault In Our Stars – John Green

Beverages of choice:

I preffer frappe, or coffee, and you all know what is Anila’s choice of course. 

In Search Of Monsters #5 Talking Teacups? Tsukumogami

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Hello bookworms

It’s been a while. Where have I been? Oh well, I have been studying all the time.

 I wanted to write this quick update on my blog.

I have been thinking about my feature “Weird Legends”. Now, if you tell me that I am weird (I get that a lot), I gladly accept it. I don’t take it as an offensive word. When I am saying “Weird Legends”, I am thinking “awesome, unique, amazing legends”, not “weird” in a bad way. I know I am borrowing from other cultures, so I don’t want to be misunderstood. Even though for me “weird” means good, it may not be the same for someone else. I don’t want to offend anyone, so from now on “Weird Legends” will be called “In search of monsters”.

The feature won’t change. I will do memes, interviews, and I will provide information. This feature is supposed to be funny, and it’s main purpose is to bring a smile on your face with my crazy imaginary conversations.

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I am pretty sure, that you have all watched “Beauty and The Beast”. I am also pretty sure, that you think those animate objects are funny, and cute.

Funny? Cute? Nu-uh , not in my blog.

Let me introduce to you the famous Tsukumogami. Never heard of that? Were have you been all your life? How can I put this simply?

Tsukumogami are animate household objects. 

 They are supposed to be harmless, but they will play some pranks. They have the capacity to get revengeful upon those who are wasteful. So, be careful…

Imagine how cool would it be to talk to your pen for example. Or to your cup of tea…

It would be like:

Anila: Oh hello Dracula Jr! (Do not ask!)

Dracula Jr. and Frankenstein Jr.

My tea cup Dracula Jr.: Hello Nila! Why aren’t you studying?

Anila: Well, you know there’s this good book, and…

Dracula Jr.: Anila! Stop procrastinating!

Anila: But I am kinda hungry right now!

Dracula Jr.: Stop it! You got loads of work to do!

My tea spoon Frankenstein Jr.: Sweetheart, don’t forget you have to post “In Search of Monsters” in your blog today.

Anila: What??? Oh God, I forgot!

Frankenstein Jr.: You had to write about us today. How could you forget? I thought you loved us.

Anila: Frankie, stop being so emotional!

Yeah, it takes a lot to handle them.

They still look cute to me, but again I kinda think that “The Alien” looks cute too! (No? I would love to have a pet just like him. Am I being crazy again? Oh sorry!)

Have a great day!

Happy Scary Reading!

October's Guide To Reading : Horror Books

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Hello bookworms

Welcome to another post of October’s Guide to Reading! 

On Monday we have talked about spooky music. I have given that task to Klejda, since she is so addicted to music. Now we are talking about horror books, so it is my turn to write. If you haven’t noticed until now, I love horror books.
I think that October should be the horror month (hence the Halloween). Who said that Halloween should last only one day? I celebrate Halloween everyday actually, but let’s just tone it down to a month.

Last year I have posted a list of my favorite horror books. The list is still valid even for 2014, so here is the link.

This fall I am loving antique books. Since I am so into old books lately, I will go with those bone -chilling classics this Halloween.

Dracula

Need to say more? I am Dracula’s number one fan! I absolutely love Bram Stoker. The book is a piece of art. I don’t have words to describe it. The most special thing about “Dracula” is it’s writing style. This book is written in epistolary format. You are reading a diary. It is like you have been there. It feels like that diary exists, like those characters are as real as you. The problem with “Dracula” is that peoplehave watched the movies, and now they refuse to read it. The movies don’t really have a plot. They focus more on the effects, and the disgusting part. How can you compare an actress in Lucy’s character with that sassy vampire, whose description makes you feel fear, and admiration in the same time? Give Dracula a chance!

Frankenstein

Good ol’ Frankenstein. Before I continue any further, please people bear this in mind: “Frankenstein isn’t the monster, Frankenstein is the scientist, Victor Frankenstein to be exact.” In the novel the creature has no name! That’s why I will call him Frankenstein’s monster. Hands down, this monster is the only one, who makes me feel sorry for his (second) death. He is innocent, and sensitive. He only wants love. This monster cannot stand looking at his reflection. I mean, can we get a round of applause for all these human feelings, that he possesses? Doesn’t this sound familiar to you? Isn’t this monster a little part of us, at the end?

Well, that’s it for today!

Last Post: October's Guide To Reading : Scary Music

Have a great day!

Happy Scary Reading!

October's Guide To Reading: Spooky Music

(Klejda is back!)

Hello people, 

I’m back. I know I have not written a blog post in quite a long time, and I apologize for that, but I promise to start writing regularly. 

Anyways, now that’s done, let’s start with today’s post, which is

"October Songs". 

I’m going to include mostly Halloweeny songs, but also, maybe some autumny songs.

September's Guide To Reading

Summer is gone. All we can do now is store those warm memories full of sunny days. Now it is time for September. As the season changes, I think that even your reading experience has to change (except the genre. Read whatever you want!) Welcome to my guide to reading in this sweater weather.