Madeline Wickham (aka Sophie Kinsella) writes marvelously in this novel about three ladies working at a successful magazine who have formed a cocktail club that meet religiously-same place, same bar each month.
Each with different pasts, futures and life styles the bonded friendships become tested when lies, romances, secrets, bosses, babies and mother-in-laws come between them but as the girls embark on their journeys they find nothing can break them apart.
This is such a fun, frivilous and fantastic read!
Wednesday 27 June 2012
HUGE- Sasha Paley
HUGE- Welcome to Fat Camp-
I picked this book up for the grand sum of 50p in a charity shop, quick read but I one I really enjoyed.
Basic Plot:
two girls- both larger in size- one rich, one poor- one saves to go to a camp for weightloss, other is forced to attend by parents who own a chain of gyms- both have to share rooms over the summer.
When written like this the plot sounds like a chick-flick movie in which both characters end up best friends at the end and skip off into the horizon, however contrary to this the girls journey through a quick paced and empowering summer tackling issues and challenging one another over typical problems every teen faces; weight loss, friendships, popularity, jerks, challenging parents, boyfriends....
Sasha Paley writes really well in this classic teen flick; one that if you get the chance to read- probably wont change your life- but certainly wont harm you!
I picked this book up for the grand sum of 50p in a charity shop, quick read but I one I really enjoyed.
Basic Plot:
two girls- both larger in size- one rich, one poor- one saves to go to a camp for weightloss, other is forced to attend by parents who own a chain of gyms- both have to share rooms over the summer.
When written like this the plot sounds like a chick-flick movie in which both characters end up best friends at the end and skip off into the horizon, however contrary to this the girls journey through a quick paced and empowering summer tackling issues and challenging one another over typical problems every teen faces; weight loss, friendships, popularity, jerks, challenging parents, boyfriends....
Sasha Paley writes really well in this classic teen flick; one that if you get the chance to read- probably wont change your life- but certainly wont harm you!
Saturday 9 June 2012
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul has many different titles including those for Mothers/ Pet Lovers/ Christians/ Woman's Soul. They are all a collection of stories, poems and a few pictures about the selected topic.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberley Kirberger and combines thousands of pieces in a 'handbook' format headed under the titles about relationships, friendships, family, love and kindness, learning, tough stuff, making a difference and going for it.
The opening sentence is 'It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story' (a Native American saying) one which couldn't sum up this book any better. Lots of the stories and poems are deeply personal and have really lovely meanings behind them to inspire readers of all ages. The book provides lessons for us to learn in a safe and contained space and can be read all at once or dipped into every now and again; by being split into different 'chapters' this makes it extremely easy to do.
If you've read it before comment below on your favourite parts of the book!
Happy Reading, Ellie <3
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberley Kirberger and combines thousands of pieces in a 'handbook' format headed under the titles about relationships, friendships, family, love and kindness, learning, tough stuff, making a difference and going for it.
The opening sentence is 'It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story' (a Native American saying) one which couldn't sum up this book any better. Lots of the stories and poems are deeply personal and have really lovely meanings behind them to inspire readers of all ages. The book provides lessons for us to learn in a safe and contained space and can be read all at once or dipped into every now and again; by being split into different 'chapters' this makes it extremely easy to do.
If you've read it before comment below on your favourite parts of the book!
Happy Reading, Ellie <3
Friday 1 June 2012
Book of June: Room
Fellow Readers,
Book of the Month: Room by Emma Donoghue
After looking at a fellow Blogger's post a few months ago I made a point to look out for Room.
Room follows an emotional journey of a young boy and his Mother who have been forever trapped in 'Room' and their escape to freedom. I don't want to give too much away of the story line but I will say I felt so emotionally attached to the characters; they are so believable and skillfully developed by Donoghue- every possible detail was covered magnificently and made me personally explore the meaning of reality and freedom.
Room raises so many 'life' questions and being from a small boy's perspective I think lots of people can relate to such an innocence and simplicity.
Both for adults and teens this book was perfect; I wholeheartedly recommend it and think it deserves every award going!
Enjoy!
Ell :)
Book of the Month: Room by Emma Donoghue
After looking at a fellow Blogger's post a few months ago I made a point to look out for Room.
Room follows an emotional journey of a young boy and his Mother who have been forever trapped in 'Room' and their escape to freedom. I don't want to give too much away of the story line but I will say I felt so emotionally attached to the characters; they are so believable and skillfully developed by Donoghue- every possible detail was covered magnificently and made me personally explore the meaning of reality and freedom.
Room raises so many 'life' questions and being from a small boy's perspective I think lots of people can relate to such an innocence and simplicity.
Both for adults and teens this book was perfect; I wholeheartedly recommend it and think it deserves every award going!
Enjoy!
Ell :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)