Follow Friday (12)

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Books and Beyond

The Book Addict

This Friday's Question:
It's Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. so we want to know what you are Thankful for - blogging related of course! Who has helped you out along the way? What books are you thankful for reading?  

My Answer: 

I wish we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the Philippines, nevertheless, I am still happy to be part of this celebration even here in the blog-o-sphere.

First of all, I am thankful for my Hubby, for being so supportive with regards to my BOOK OBSESSION and BOOK SHOPPING GALORE (which is frequent!). I am thankful for my little son Tristan, who love love love to pose in the camera with my books, and who also loves to go to the bookstore with me =). I LOVE YOU BOTH!

I am so  thankful for the book blogging community especially to those bloggers and readers who welcome me with open arms. I am thankful to my AMAZING FOLLOWERS who take time to visit and read my reviews and whatever crazy things I tend to post, to my fellow BOOK BLOGGERS who are always there to encourage and support me, to the AUTHORS who visit and trusted me for book reviews, special thanks to Author Jeri Smith-Ready for being so nice and friendly and for taking time (no matter how busy she is) to talk to her fans, to my lovely TBRIC co-hosts: Dani (Refracted Lights Reviews) & Ayanami (Whatever You Can Still Betray), to my awesome Starbooks FBBFFs: Angela (Reading Angel), Bailey (IB Book Blogging), Brittani (Hope, Faith & Books), Heather, Jenny, Kelly, Kim, Kristin (Better Read Than Dead), Lis (Nox-Invictus), Mariam, Natalia (Dazzling Reads), and to the rest of Starbooks who accepted me for who I am, who never judge me for my craziness, who read, like, and love my reviews, who go crazy with me over fictional boys, who made me a kick-ass (",) and who listen to my blabbing even if it's not about books. You all make my life fuller and happier everyday!

Also, I am thankful for this meme FOLLOW FRIDAY and to it's lovely hosts Alison @Alison Can Read & Rachel @Parajunkee. Because of this event, I get to meet more readers, followers, and most of all FRIENDS. 

Now, among all the books I love and treasure, I am most and forever be thankful to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. Because of these books, I became an avid reader and fan of YA fictions. Because of Bella, I became young again. And if not for Twilight, I don't think there would be Books4Juliet.

In random, here are SEVEN of my most favorite books (I read & reviewed in 2011), which I am very much thankful for:

#1 DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth (Review)

#2 FORBIDDEN by Tabitha Suzuma (Review)

#3 ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins (Review)

#4 SHADE by Jeri Smith-Ready (Review) 

#5 BLOOD RED ROAD by Moira Young (Review)

#6 LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR by Stephanie Perkins (Review)

#7 TEN THINGS WE DID (and Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski (Review) 

TO ALL OF YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY U.S. FELLOW BLOGGERS, READERS & FRIENDS! GOD BLESS US ALL! XO!

Follow Friday (11)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Rachel @Parajunkee and Alison @Alison CanRead. If you want to join and see how this meme works, be sure to click the image above. Happy Follow Friday!

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The Magic Attic

Sky Ink

This Friday's Question: 

Today's Question is something new, an activity. We want to see what you look like! Take a pic with you and your current read! Too shy? Boo! Just post a fun pic you want to share.

My Answer: 

I was surprised when I saw the question today! If I knew it earlier, I should have put on my make up and dressed up! LOL! Anyway, I have two books with me... Nightshade on my Kindle, and A Beautiful Dark which I'm going to start tonight. So, here's my picture of me with my little son Tristan:

Now I'm excited to see yours! Don't forget to leave your link below *wink!

TGIF, Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (10)

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by 

Ms. Ginger @GReads . Anyone can participate. 

If you want to join, just do the following:

Re-cap your posts for the week

Answer the weekly question

Make sure to link back at the bottom of GReads TGIF Post. 

Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Book Review: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Book Review: Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox
Waiting On Wednesdays (8)
TBR Intervention Challenge (2)

This Friday's Question: 

Spooktacular Reads: Which books do you consider festive Halloween reads? Which stories have chilled you to the bone?

My Answer: 

Wake Trilogy by Lisa McMann. It's not that SPOOKY but kinda creepy when you read them during the night. I get scared easily... I'm such a chicken when it comes to spooky books.

 

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Reading in the Corner

In Which Ems Reviews Books

This Friday's Question: 

If you could have dinner with your favorite book character, who would you eat with and what would you serve?

My Answer: 

Since it's almost Halloween, I guess Logan Keeley would be an awesome choice. He's a ghost now so I don't think I can serve him food, unless he turns solid. :) I love SHADE boys!

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This week's topic:

What is your favorite Halloween costume?
Even if you don’t celebrate, what kinds of costumes do you like?

My Answer: 

I always wanted to celebrate Halloween just like how they celebrate it in the U.S. And since I like sexy and flowy dresses, I'll dress up like a witch.. or maybe a goddess just like these women in the pictures! :) I can dream, right? lol.

TGIF, Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (9)

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by 

Ms. Ginger @GReads . Anyone can participate. 

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Re-cap your posts for the week

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Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Book Review: Saving June by Hannah Harrington

Waiting On Wednesdays (7)

Teaser Tuesdays (12)

In My Mailbox (8)

Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

TBR Intervention Challenge (1)

This Friday's Question: 

Book Blogs That Make You Smile: Pick 5 book blogs you visit often & think others should, too.

My Answer: 

When I saw this question today, 4 blogs immediately popped into my head (so, sorry if I chose only 4). What makes me smile when I see these blogs? Simple. The girls behind these beautiful blogs are close to my heart. They're my FRIENDS, not just here in the blog-o-sphere, but they're my Facebook BFF too. We talk every single day, and they never fail to cheer me up. These girls and the rest of my FBBFF are amazing! I hope you can meet them too!

alphabetically:

IB Book Blogging by Bailey

Dazzling Reads by Natalia

Nox-Invictus by Lee Seth

Reading Angel by Angela

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The Bursting Bookshelf

Book Savvy Babe

This Friday's Question: 

What superhero is your alter-ego?

My Answer: 

This is a tough one. Hmm... But I always liked Rogue of X-Men in the animated series, not in the movie. She can be complex and withdrawn at times. When her confidence is high, she can be wild and fun too. I think I'm a little like that. I'm not sure though, I told you this is tough!

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This week's topic:

What is your favorite type of candy?

My Answer: 

Today's question is unique and fun! I remember being a child once more... Anyway, I love chocolate candies, chewy or not. Also likes Gummy Bears! =)

TGIF, Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (8)

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Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Waiting On Wednesday (6)

Book Review: Fangs for Nothing by Adrianne Ambrose

Book Review: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Teaser Tuesdays (11)

Book Review: Die For Me by Amy Plum

 

This Friday's Question: 

Show & Tell: Where do you grab a book and get lost in it? Show us your favorite spot you like to read at.

My Answer:

I can only think of two! And I know, the other one is c-r-a-z-y! But if you have a 3 year old child in the house (see the little guy in the picture?), especially when he and my hubby are still awake at night and watching TV, I couldn't find a better place but the comfort room! And when everyone's asleep, I can go to my most comfortable spot--my side of the bed, where I can easily grab any book and get lost in it.

 

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Life Between Pages

Confuzzled Books

This Friday's Question:

If you could have characters from a particular book meet and form an epic storyline with characters from a particular TV series, which would you choose and why?

My Answer:

I'll pick the Twilight Stars Bella, Edward and Jacob meet Elena, Damon and Stefan of Vampire Diaries. Full Vampire force plus a werewolf (?!) Who knows, it might work! =P

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy for Books. This is where book bloggers and book readers connect and support each other or just chat about books. This is super crazy fun and all readers and bloggers can join! If you want to know how to participate, just click the image above to visit Crazy for Books Blog.

This week's topic:
What is your favorite spooky book (i.e. mystery/suspense, thriller, ghost story, etc.)?

My Answer:
I don't have a favorite since Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach and Wake Trilogy by Lisa McMann are the only spooky books that I've read. I get scared too easily so I usually avoid them, except when they have really awesome reviews.

  

By the way, TBR Intervention Challenge will start tomorrow, 

Saturday, October 15th. 

I hope you can join us!

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TGIF, Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (7)

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by 

Ms. Ginger @GReads . Anyone can participate. 

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Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Book Review: Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Waiting On Wednesday (5)

Teaser Tuesdays (10)

Book Review: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

In My Mailbox (7)

This Friday's Question: 

Banned Books: How do you feel about the censorship of the freedom to read? Do you think the education system needs to be more strict on what children are exposed to in books?

My Answer:

I'm not totally against the censorship of freedom to read. I know there are valuable reasons why certain books are being challenged or banned. Besides, not every book is for everyone. I agree that the educational system should be more strict on exposing children to books. Young minds can be easily corrupted. I am a mother and a reader. Soon my son will learn to read, and who knows, soon he'll read my books. But as much as I want to share my books with my child, I'm afraid I can't (yet). Not until, he already has a good foundation on discerning what's right from wrong. There are some books which I don't particularly recommend for younger readers. Guidance is important and should be enforced.

People have the right to choose which books to read. But of course, it should always come with responsibility on our part. I believe that every book has a reader. If for certain reasons, it doesn't fit in my shelf or in yours, I know somehow it will find its right place in someone else's bookshelf.

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Starcrossed

The Bookaholic

This Friday's Question:

What book that hasn't been turned into a movie (yet) would you most like to see make it to the big screen, and who would you like cast as your favorite character?

My Answer:
I would like to see Divergent, The Host and The Maze Runner on film but they're not counted anymore since they were already optioned for a movie. So I think my next pick would be Wolves of Mercy Falls (Shiver, Linger, Forever) by Maggie Stiefvater. I want to see Grace, Sam, Cole and Isabel come to life. It's one of my favorite series and it would be great to see them on the big screen. And of course I want my all time favorite Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins! As for the cast, I can't think of anyone yet... I'll leave it to the casting crew! =)

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy for Books. This is where book bloggers and book readers connect and support each other or just chat about books. This is super crazy fun and all readers and bloggers can join! If you want to know how to participate, just click the image above to visit Crazy for Books Blog.

This week's topic: “In honor of Banned Books Week, what is your favorite “banned or frequently challenged book”?”

My Answer: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This book (plus the entire series) is one of my most favorite book ever. Complete with action, suspense, love story, drama, and exciting twists. I couldn't asked more from this book. Another one is Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, but I didn't find it in the list. This has been controversial for sibling incest so I guess it could be one of those  books being challenged or banned. I absolutely loved it though!

What is your favorite among the banned or frequently challenged books?

P.S. Since you're here, can you help me pick my next read? Please vote on the poll at the LEFT SIDE BAR of this blog =) Thanks a lot for taking time!

TGIF! Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (6)

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by 

Ms. Ginger @GReads . Anyone can participate. 

If you want to join, just do the following:

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Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Book Review: CRAVE by Melissa Darnell

Thoughtful Thursday (1)

Spoiler: My Notes on Divergent

Teaser Tuesday (8)

Waiting On Wednesday (3)

In My Mailbox (6)

This Friday's Question: 

Book Disappointments: Have you ever come across a book you were so stoked to read, but it failed miserably in your eyes?

My Answer: 

I don't hate these books, I actually liked them. I just feel that I could have enjoy these books more if not for some tiny itchy concerns I have... But don't let these few issues stop you in reading these novels. We all have different tastes in books, and what I didn't fully enjoy might be one of your favorites =) 

Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox

I bought this book together with book 2: Dreamquake, and I was so excited to read them. But it's almost 2 years now and I haven't even finish book 1. It's a bit difficult for me to understand and I can't get into the book emotionally... It seems to be a really good series but right now, I'm not sure when I would be able to finish these books.

Rampant by Diana Peterfreund

With a book with so much potential, all I get are handful of questions instead of rightful answers. This book has lots of whys and hows, and I didn't get explanations at all. So it's a little frustrating for the reader like me to fully understand the story. I could have enjoyed this book more.

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Alaskan Book Cafe

Librarian Mouse

Q. It's that pesky magic book fairy again! She has another wish: What imaginary book world would you like to make a reality?

A. The first thing that comes to my mind when I was asked this question is the Summer Beach at the Summer Series by Jenny Han. Ok, I don't know if this place really exist, but probably it's real. But it's too impossible for me to be there right now, so I think it would be great to have the Summer Beach here. It's not only the beach, but the atmosphere. It would be so much fun if I could spend my summer there with my family and friends. So, yeah, I choose the Summer Beach. I know it's not magical and there's nothing paranormal about it, but I want to experience those awesome summers just like Belly when she spend hers with Conrad and Jeremiah.

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This week's topic:

“As a book blogger, how do you introduce yourself in your profile?”

My Answer:

You can read my "About Me" tab to see what's in my profile. The basic is there--my real name! I think that is one most important thing to include in my profile, since I myself would love to know the real name of my fellow bloggers especially when I visit and talk to them online. The rest are small pieces about me--my passion, books I enjoy, some hobbies, some of my views in life... =)