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Friday, January 29, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Posts?
I know that there have been few book reviews since the new year. I am working on my February posts right now in fact. Also you may have notice that there are some posts that are not book related. I hope you all do not mind. I thought it would be nice to break up review posts with posts that explore different topics.
I am not a movie buff but I do watch my fair share so Movie Mondays are to highlight the movies I have seen. I download a lot of games from the Google play store so Gaming/App posts are to let you all know which ones I have found to be fun.
This is still a book blog. The majority of posts on here will always be book related. I just wanted to touch base with you all. Until next time...Happy Reading!
I am not a movie buff but I do watch my fair share so Movie Mondays are to highlight the movies I have seen. I download a lot of games from the Google play store so Gaming/App posts are to let you all know which ones I have found to be fun.
This is still a book blog. The majority of posts on here will always be book related. I just wanted to touch base with you all. Until next time...Happy Reading!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
WRI Game On: Food Street Game App
#gameapp #foodstreet @supersolidgames
Food Street
This game app is put out by supersolid
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Food Street is a restaurant time management game. In this game you grow, cook, and serve food. Leveling up unlocks different food stations, food items, accessories, food truck, and the ability to participate in a food club (or start your own).
This is a pretty fun game. It can vary from casual to say medium competitive depending on if you decide to participate in the special event. I have just start this game and really like it. I am still a newbie but I'm giving it 4 stars. I will do another posts as I progress through the game so this rating may change. I will say that it seems that customer service is slow to response to questions. I am giving them the benefit of the doubt right now.
Food Street is fairly new. I think it has only been out since August of 2015 (Android version was released in November 2015). I'm upset that I didn't know about it sooner. I wouldn't have been able to do the Halloween event but It would have been nice to have done the Christmas one. I was able to do the Healthy Start event.
You do the same thing in an event that you do throughout the game. The only difference is that you have to reach level 18 and join a food club. I am in a food club called Cooking Maestros. During events your food club (right now max of 20 members) compete against other clubs in your rank. I am not sure how the clubs are ranked but it's nice to know that you are not competing against every single club the game has.
As stated above I will continue to do update posts. In my next post I will list the food stations and crops. It's a kid friendly game. Fun for all ages. I know I'm hooked.
This game app is put out by supersolid
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Food Street is a restaurant time management game. In this game you grow, cook, and serve food. Leveling up unlocks different food stations, food items, accessories, food truck, and the ability to participate in a food club (or start your own).
This is a pretty fun game. It can vary from casual to say medium competitive depending on if you decide to participate in the special event. I have just start this game and really like it. I am still a newbie but I'm giving it 4 stars. I will do another posts as I progress through the game so this rating may change. I will say that it seems that customer service is slow to response to questions. I am giving them the benefit of the doubt right now.
Food Street is fairly new. I think it has only been out since August of 2015 (Android version was released in November 2015). I'm upset that I didn't know about it sooner. I wouldn't have been able to do the Halloween event but It would have been nice to have done the Christmas one. I was able to do the Healthy Start event.
You do the same thing in an event that you do throughout the game. The only difference is that you have to reach level 18 and join a food club. I am in a food club called Cooking Maestros. During events your food club (right now max of 20 members) compete against other clubs in your rank. I am not sure how the clubs are ranked but it's nice to know that you are not competing against every single club the game has.
As stated above I will continue to do update posts. In my next post I will list the food stations and crops. It's a kid friendly game. Fun for all ages. I know I'm hooked.
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Blog Tour: The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork
THE MEMORY OF LIGHT ASSETS
About the Book:
Title: THE MEMORY OF LIGHT
Author: Francisco X. Stork
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Pages: 336
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Source: RockStar Book Tour
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
When Vicky Cruz wakes up in the Lakeview Hospital Mental Disorders ward, she knows one thing: She can't even commit suicide right. But for once, a mistake works out well for her, as she meets Mona, the live wire; Gabriel, the saint; E.M., always angry; and Dr. Desai, a quiet force. With stories and honesty, kindness and hard work, they push her to reconsider her life before Lakeview, and offer her an acceptance she's never had. But Vicky's newfound peace is as fragile as the roses that grow around the hospital. And when a crisis forces the group to split up, sending her back to the life that drove her to suicide, Vicky must try to find the strength to carry on. She may not have it. She doesn't know. Inspired in part by the author's own experience with depression, The Memory of Light is the rare young adult novel that focuses not on the events leading up to a suicide attempt, but the recovery from one -- about living when life doesn't seem worth it, and how we go on anyway.
“The Memory of Light is filled with hard truths and beautiful revelations. It’s a beacon of hope for those in the dark of depression. This book just might save your life.” -Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Isla and the Happily Ever After.
“The Memory of Light takes you to that cold strange place that is depression. Vicky’s journey back from darkness doesn’t simplify or sentimentalize the effects of mental illness. Francisco Stork shows us the universe of the human mind, how it can be terrifyingly dark – and how in the company of the right kind heart – infinitely dazzling.” –Martha Brockenborough, author of the Game of Love and Death
“Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet.” — Kirkus, starred review - https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/francisco-x-stork/the-memory-of-light/
“Various studies have estimated that perhaps as many as one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health problem; it’s a subject that needs the discussion Stork’s potent novel can readily provide.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review - http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-545-47432-0
“Vicky’s story has undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect… informative and highly rewarding.”
— Booklist, starred review
About the Book:
Title: THE MEMORY OF LIGHT
Author: Francisco X. Stork
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Pages: 336
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Source: RockStar Book Tour
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
When Vicky Cruz wakes up in the Lakeview Hospital Mental Disorders ward, she knows one thing: She can't even commit suicide right. But for once, a mistake works out well for her, as she meets Mona, the live wire; Gabriel, the saint; E.M., always angry; and Dr. Desai, a quiet force. With stories and honesty, kindness and hard work, they push her to reconsider her life before Lakeview, and offer her an acceptance she's never had. But Vicky's newfound peace is as fragile as the roses that grow around the hospital. And when a crisis forces the group to split up, sending her back to the life that drove her to suicide, Vicky must try to find the strength to carry on. She may not have it. She doesn't know. Inspired in part by the author's own experience with depression, The Memory of Light is the rare young adult novel that focuses not on the events leading up to a suicide attempt, but the recovery from one -- about living when life doesn't seem worth it, and how we go on anyway.
“The Memory of Light is filled with hard truths and beautiful revelations. It’s a beacon of hope for those in the dark of depression. This book just might save your life.” -Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Isla and the Happily Ever After.
“The Memory of Light takes you to that cold strange place that is depression. Vicky’s journey back from darkness doesn’t simplify or sentimentalize the effects of mental illness. Francisco Stork shows us the universe of the human mind, how it can be terrifyingly dark – and how in the company of the right kind heart – infinitely dazzling.” –Martha Brockenborough, author of the Game of Love and Death
“Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet.” — Kirkus, starred review - https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/francisco-x-stork/the-memory-of-light/
“Various studies have estimated that perhaps as many as one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health problem; it’s a subject that needs the discussion Stork’s potent novel can readily provide.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review - http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-545-47432-0
“Vicky’s story has undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect… informative and highly rewarding.”
— Booklist, starred review
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My Review
This is a difficult book to read if you have any experience with metal illness. It doesn't sugar coat the issue. It doesn't glamorize it. It is raw and real. If you see me, you'll see a person who is always smiling. You would think that I am one of those happy sunshiney people. A lot of the time I am. However, I have suffered from depression. I have had some really horrible times in my life and though I never acted on the thoughts some were suicidal.
Vicky and even the others are written well. It's like peaking into someone life at their darkest moments but also getting to witness their struggle to see the light. All I can say is bravo. This isn't for the faint of heart. If you are a crier than bring out the box of tissues. I do recommend that your following read after this be a light romance or comedy. It's like when I watch Criminal Minds. I have to follow it up with something that lighten up the mood.
This is a difficult book to read if you have any experience with metal illness. It doesn't sugar coat the issue. It doesn't glamorize it. It is raw and real. If you see me, you'll see a person who is always smiling. You would think that I am one of those happy sunshiney people. A lot of the time I am. However, I have suffered from depression. I have had some really horrible times in my life and though I never acted on the thoughts some were suicidal.
Vicky and even the others are written well. It's like peaking into someone life at their darkest moments but also getting to witness their struggle to see the light. All I can say is bravo. This isn't for the faint of heart. If you are a crier than bring out the box of tissues. I do recommend that your following read after this be a light romance or comedy. It's like when I watch Criminal Minds. I have to follow it up with something that lighten up the mood.
About the Author
About Francisco:
Francisco X. Stork is the author of the acclaimed Marcelo in the Real World which received five starred reviews and won the Schneider Family Book Award for Teens; The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, named a New York TimesEditors’ Choice selection; and Irises. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico, spent his teenage years in El Paso, Texas, and now lives outside Boston, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at www.FranciscoStork.com.
About Francisco:
Francisco X. Stork is the author of the acclaimed Marcelo in the Real World which received five starred reviews and won the Schneider Family Book Award for Teens; The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, named a New York TimesEditors’ Choice selection; and Irises. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico, spent his teenage years in El Paso, Texas, and now lives outside Boston, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at www.FranciscoStork.com.
Author Links
Twitter - Website - Goodreads
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5 winners will receive a finished copy of THE MEMORY OF LIGHT, US Only.
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Movie Monday: What Goes Around Comes Around
#moviemondays #stageplay
What Goes Around Comes Around
starring Wesley Jonathan and Reagan Gomez-Preston
Director: David E. Talbert
Writer: David E. Talbert
Release: March 6, 2012
Run Time: 78 minutes
David E. Talbert’s What Goes Around Comes Around is a hilarious “battle of the sexes” tale. Ladies man, Tyree Jackson (Wesley Jonathan – Roll Bounce, City Guys), and his live in girlfriend, Desirae Baxter (Reagan Gomez – The Parenthood, The Cleveland Show) are having problems because Tyree thinks his only job is to sneak women in and out of his apartment while Desirae is at work. Tired of his philandering ways, Desirae and her girlfriends devise a plan that will give Tyree a taste of his own medicine. This all-star cast also stars comedians Tony Rock (All of Us), Lavell Crawford (Shaq’s Comedy All-Stars), and film and television stars BeBe Drake (Martin, Friday After Next) and Tico Wells (Five Heartbeats).
starring Wesley Jonathan and Reagan Gomez-Preston
Director: David E. Talbert
Writer: David E. Talbert
Release: March 6, 2012
Run Time: 78 minutes
David E. Talbert’s What Goes Around Comes Around is a hilarious “battle of the sexes” tale. Ladies man, Tyree Jackson (Wesley Jonathan – Roll Bounce, City Guys), and his live in girlfriend, Desirae Baxter (Reagan Gomez – The Parenthood, The Cleveland Show) are having problems because Tyree thinks his only job is to sneak women in and out of his apartment while Desirae is at work. Tired of his philandering ways, Desirae and her girlfriends devise a plan that will give Tyree a taste of his own medicine. This all-star cast also stars comedians Tony Rock (All of Us), Lavell Crawford (Shaq’s Comedy All-Stars), and film and television stars BeBe Drake (Martin, Friday After Next) and Tico Wells (Five Heartbeats).
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This was a surprising movie. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. It had some really funny moments. Tyree is a user. Desirae is the girlfriend who plays for everything thinking that she is being the supportive. Tyree takes advantage and when Desirae says she leaving town to visit family he see it has his chance to get a little side chick action. Desirae returns home early and not only does Tyree get caught, he finds out that what goes around comes around. This isn't a gospel stage play a nice change.
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Snowpocalypse 2016 Read-A-Thon
#snowpocalypserat
The storm is starting to shutting things down, I think I'll use the time to catch up on some reading. Want to join me?
This readathon is just for fun so no need for a signup page, you can use just link you blog homepage, Twitter, Tumblr or Goodreads.
Readathon starts tonight until Sunday midnight in whichever time zone you are in.
use the hashtag #snowpocalypserat
Happy Reading All
So I fail miserably at my own readathon. What happened? I got side track with a new game called Food Street. Click here to find out about it. It has me in it's clutches.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Discussion with WRI: Getting Lost In A Book
@NicoleMHewitt @ShannonMiz #LetsDiscuss2016
This is how I get lost in dystopian fiction mostly of the ya a genre.
I saw a topic going around about how a reader get lost in a book. I decide to chime in. So here goes. 80% of my reads have been young adult. Dystopian being my favorite sub genre. I have seen comments where people say that can't imagine some of these worlds.
I go into reading a dystopian novel like this. I read the synopsis not to find out what the book is about but to get a sense of the setting that way I get my mind ready. So once I started the book I'm imagining that I am already living in this setting. It is where I lived. I is what I have experienced. Going into a book this way helps you not to thinking about if this setting/world could actual exist. You are shutting down the left side of your brain and letting that right side take over.
I go into reading a dystopian novel like this. I read the synopsis not to find out what the book is about but to get a sense of the setting that way I get my mind ready. So once I started the book I'm imagining that I am already living in this setting. It is where I lived. I is what I have experienced. Going into a book this way helps you not to thinking about if this setting/world could actual exist. You are shutting down the left side of your brain and letting that right side take over.
All aspects of a book is important. If one is severely lacking in impacts the entire feel of the book. With that said, I love a character driven novel. I want to connect with at least one character. I either need to feel like I am the character, a friend of the character, or even a invisible force following along. My mind take the words and those words become motion. I can see what I am reading. If I feel like I'm reading a 5 star rating is already lost.
That is it. I go into a book with the mindset that whatever is happening in the book is happening for real.
Your turn: How do you get lost in a book?
That is it. I go into a book with the mindset that whatever is happening in the book is happening for real.
Your turn: How do you get lost in a book?
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- The 2016 Book Blog Discussion Challenge runs from January 1st until December 31st, 2016.
- Sign-ups will remain open until December 31st, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Central. (So, you can sign up all year long! Come join us!)
- You DO NOT have to have a book blog to join this challenge. If you don’t have a book blog, you may link up to discussions that you’ve started on Goodreads groups.
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- This challenge is to help get us discussing books and book blogging, so talk about whatever you want as long as it’s relevant to book blogging. Discussions can be book related or book blogging related (or generally blogging related – no discussions about things that are completely off-topic like travel or fashion, etc). Discussions can also be about you personally if it’s a get-to-know-you type post.
- There will be a kick-off post on January 1, 2016 on both Feed Your Fiction Addiction and It Starts at Midnight where you’ll be able to leave your links for any January discussions. At the beginning of every month, a new post will go up on both blogs for that month’s links.
- If you forgot to leave your discussion link in the challenge month in which you posted the discussion or the linky list closed before you had a chance to leave it, you can leave it in a future month. (No duplicates though.)
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13-24 – Creative Conversationalist
25-36 – Chatty Kathy
37-48 – Terrifically Talkative
49+ – Gift of the Gab
I'm going for Gift of the Gab
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