The Romance Bookie

Katy Perry's new song, "ET" is becoming a huge hit around the United States.  I know I am supposed to be talking about books, but since I only just started a new one, and since I like to listen to music while I do homework and work on other school stuff, I just wanted to post the music video for "ET", because I think many of you will enjoy it.  It's kind of funny, but at the same time really awesome how Katy Perry looks! Just look at her face, in the picture already.  ISN'T THAT AWESOME??!! The Romance Bookie :)

While I was writing my last entry, I got inspired to dedicate an entry about something that is out there in our world today.  I learned about it last semester, in my English class.  I had no idea that such a thing even existed, and I did the research and learned more about it, I found myself to be crying, feel disgusted that people could actually write these things, and incredulous that such a things could even be allowed to made public. What am I talking about? Well, it's Pro-Ana Websites.  Pro-Ana, if you didn't already know, means Pro-Anorexia websites.  Yes, these are actual websiteS (yes plural!!) about girls (and boys, I don't want to be sexist here) encouraging other girls about becoming and staying anorexic.  Of course, the website, isn't only discussing Pro-Anorexia, by that they are also encouraging Bulimia, and the other eating disorders out in our world. I found some of the most disturbing things, that after reading a few of them...

Ever since I was a little girl I have always wanted to go to summer camp.  However, it had to be a summer camp just like in the movies.  You know the type...the ones with a lake, camp fires, cabins with roommates, a summer of fun activities like canoeing, water skiing, music, art, whatever, just as long as it was fun!  I wanted to do the whole chabang. Unfortunately, I was never able to go to camp, because my parents were never able to afford it.  So I spent my years in elementary, junior, and high school listening to my friends' experiences of going away to camp; and of course reading some great novels about teens going to summer camp. I love Nikki Blonsky, especially in Hairspray , so when I heard she was going to be in a TV show called Huge, about a group of teens who go to fat camp, I knew I wanted to see it.  I wouldn't call myself "fat" but I have been a little overweight since about the age of eleven; and over the years I have noticed how people stare...

Okay, so Friday morning, I forced my mom to come with me to see Water for Elephants. ..okay, not so much forced, since she wanted to see it too.  Anyway, though I thought it great! Even though, that morning I had also read the review out of my county's local paper, that only gave the movie 2 out of 5 stars and said that Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon showed no chemistry and were terrible compared to the great acting of Christoph Waltz, who portrayed the role of August, the schizophrenic star circus performer.  I, however, thought everyone did an amazing job in their roles.  And I am not just saying that because I think Robert Pattinson is really cute...I swear.  I thought he really proved with this role and his role in Remember Me that he can broaden his acting skills out of playing the young super hot vampire Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga . I thought that the script, producers, directors, and whoever else was in charge of the story of the film, ke...

I just finished reading, literally about a minute ago haha, Alex Flinn's A Kiss in Time .  Like she did with Beastly , she made the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty into a modern day version. I thought the idea of the story was very cute, however, I wish she would change the stories a little more, to make them more her own.  Both Beastly and A Kiss in Time contained too much of the elements that the originals did.  If I were to rewrite a classic tale into a modern day version, I would keep the overall idea of the original but put it in a way that teens/kids today could relate to in a way. The novel had a princess, king, queen, the pretty castle, the evil witch, etc.  The modern aspect she added was a modern teenage boy, a high school party with beer and hooking up, and a family that the boy, Jack, doesn't thin understands him. Before I go on, here's what the overall story is about: Talia, the princess, has been asleep for three-hundred years, after pricking...

I know this is supposed to be a book blog, but I sometimes I will be breaking the rules on that :).  Even though my main focus is books, I will sometimes be talking about a movie (usually if it's based on a book :)) or a great song that I am currently listening to. Well, today I wanted to share with you this great song.  A lot of people have probably already heard, a while ago, since sometimes I just don't discover a great artists, until after they have already been around for a few years.  I was only truly introduced to Adele about a month ago.  I mean, I did know her song "Chasing Pavements" from seeing the music video on MTV or VH1 when it came out.  However, at the time, I didn't really like the video that much.  I liked the song, and especially her voice...wow her voice is AMAZING!! Anyway, I got her new CD 21 a couple of weeks ago, from a friend, and have been listening non-stop to it.  I know, I already posted the video for "Someone Like ...

There has been a rumor out there that a movie is in the works for The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins; which will feature the cast Jennifer Lawrence (who was nominated for an Oscar for Winter's Bone ) as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson (who has become very handsome! Remember him as the little boy in Bridge to Terabithia ???) as Peeta, and the cute Liam Hemsworth (from The Last Song ) as Gale. I guess technically it isn't a rumor anymore, because it turns out the movie is due out next year sometime...I am really excited to see how it turns out!! Anyway, I read the book, of course, last week :).  And even though it isn't my normal type of read, I really enjoyed it!  I tried describing the story to my mom, but she was like, "Ewww, that sounds sick!"  But I realized its really make this book sound that great if someone describes it.  So I just wanted to warn you, that even though the story might sound horrible to some of you, it was actually really good and interesting. ...

So life has been pretty busy these past few days, and it isn't even over yet! The last few weeks of school are rolling around, so there is plenty to do.  From Spanish projects, studying for finals and regular tests, to writing those pesky papers...and not mention, for me, finding those few minutes to read. However, no matter what is going on in my life, I make time to read, because if I don't...life gets even more difficult for me.  I get withdrawals...and let's just say it's not pretty. Soooo...anyway :), needless to say, I have been reading.  The novel is a little different from my normal reads, but it's definitely good...and VERY intense.  So coming soon... The Hunger Games entry. But anyway, I didn't just write about my upcoming entry, I also wanted to share this amazingly beautiful song that I have been listening pretty much none-stop.  It's called "Someone Like You" by Adele.  It's from her new album, 21 .  I can't stop liste...

Okay, I have spent the past two weeks completely absorbed, once again, into probably my favorite series of all time, The Princess Diaries Series AGAIN!!  I finished Forever Princess last night, and I couldn't believe how much I missed reading the series.  I actually got tears in my eyes! Yes, I know that sounds totally lame, but I couldn't help it! I just love the ending, but at the same time it makes me so sad that it's over. I have decided to dedicate an entire entry to my favorite quotes from the series.  WARNING: This will be a LONG entry! I have split up according to the novel, and the picture you see next to each of the sections is the exact edition of covers that I have to, which correspond to the page numbers (because the page numbers will vary, depending on whether you have the paperback or hardcover, plus which cover you have because there are at least three different American editions out) The Princess Diaries (#1) : "I'm practically the bigg...

So I am still reading The Princess Diaries :), I just finished #8 about an hour ago, so I am almost done with the entire series. But the real reason I am writing this post, is to let you know about this awesome contest that the author of one of my favorite books is having for the next 20 weeks.  Kody Keplinger, the author of The DUFF , is holding a contest in honor of her 20th birthday (it is so awesome to hear that someone my age has had a book published!) where she will be giving away 20 books, one each week for the next 20 weeks.  The books range from anything from her favorites, to her own novels The DUFF and Shut Out (which will be released later on this year...SO EXCITED!!). I mentioned the book before, but I am going to say it again to everyone reading this READ THE DUFF !!!! It is amazing! Well, anyway here the link to the contest rules http://kodymekellkeplinger.blogspot.com/2011/04/20-in-20-week-1.html   , this will also lead you to Kody's blog.  So...