The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger

I read this book so long ago, I forgot my impression on it.  Sorry I haven't been here for awhile, life got busy.
So if I was Henry, I wouldn't trust Clare at the library.  Yeah, I get it.  A pretty girl tells you she knows you and your secret.  However, I don't trust good looking people LOL
I have no idea why Clare wasn't scared of Henry, the first time meeting him.  I would have thought the same thing as her grandma, thinking that he's a demon or something hahaha. And I wouldn't have the courage to approach him in the library knowing he had no idea who I am.  Like who does that?
So, I don't have a big impact from the book anymore since I haven't thought about it for so long.  However, I would like to state that Henry shouldn't have lose his feet.  That was so strange and sad.  But I guess it's understandable.  Life is that way, isn't it?  I was sooo expecting for Henry to die the way his mother did. Since this book had the theme of life going full circle but Niffeneger got me there!
So yeah, that's about it.  The current book I'm reading is an accounting txtbook.  Don't think I'll be writing a review on that!

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It's Kind of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Why do I suck at keeping my word so much?  ...Well, I am still reading Time Traveler's Wife but somehow I finished this book before that one.
So moving on, I really like this book.  It was a fast/light read yet it dealt with a heavy topic.  This book is about a kid who focuses on school so much, he develops depression.  One day, he planned to commit suicide but he is smart, so he checks himself into a hospital, leaving him in the adult psychiatric floor.  In a week or so, he becomes happier because of the simple life there and the interesting people he met.  This story taught me that we can find happiness in the oddest places.  Like, look at Anne of Green Gables.  I never would have thought PEI would be so great until I knew about good ole' Anne Shirley!

So, this character's name is Craig Gilner.  If I was him, I would just cry every night.  I actually had the experience of going through depression before because of school. When I was 15, I'd stay up till 3-5am, just crying because of this evil teacher I had and the work she gave me.  I even dream of this teacher chasing me, telling me that I failed.  I thought my life was over because of her class.  Just thinking of this class gives me a shiver.  I can't really change the decisions of Craig because I think most of his were pretty good.  In the end, he switched to a school that was easier and made him happy.  I guess aiming for the highest thing is pretty dumb to do if it will lead you to nowhere (depression).
Why is happiness the most simple thing to find yet the most complex?

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along for the ride by Sarah Dessen

This book was a tad bit more difficult to read than Dessen's other books.  They are usually a light read on a deep subject.  This book focused on Auden, an uber intelligent girl who of course talks and thinks with long words.  As the average person I am, didn't know every word in this book so I start doing something I did back in middle school.  When I find a word that I didn't know of, I write it down on paper and find the definition of it later.  Back then, this helped me greatly with my vocabulary.  So, now my "diary" is full of lists of words that I have yet to find the meanings of.
Moving on, if I was Auden, I would be longing to try those childhood things before arriving at Colby.  I am greatly influenced by the media (how can not one be?), always believing those special moments of being a simple, carefree kid is what we crave for most.  Because those were the days we didn't have anything to worry about.  Not Auden though, her mother was always expecting greater things from her, never expressing how proud she probably was.  Her father was a quitter.  Both her parents were manipulative in an odd way.  I can't really illustrate this type of strange for you so I guess you have to find out yourself by reading this book.  In addition, Auden has an older brother that is a slacker in her eyes, but a brave explorer to her parents.  He wasn't into academics and travelled the world, still getting away with staying a child.
If I was Eli, I'd probably be the same character as he was: alienated (trying not to involve yourself too much) and quiet.  Other than that, I wouldn't really feel guilty for the death of Abe.  I think I'd understand the concept of an accident and "fate" for that night.  But I'd also understand the pain of one's world stopping, because a constant person in your life has disappeared.  Without them, the question that kinds of pops up is, "Who are you without them?".  And the answer would be "No one.  I am the person today because of him/her." 
I found that these two characters were kind of forced to be with each other but they gradually flowed towards together and morphed into a couple.  Maybe they are so compatible because of Auden's natural anti-socialness (the plot claims that she wasn't, but missed her high school chance of being social.  But WHATEVER.) and Eli's anti-social phase.
By the way, I totally knew that they were going to name the bike shop after Abe!

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PS.  Time Traveller's Wife next!  So far so good =)

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

I really like this book, and it was very different from the movie.  I cried during reading...

If I was Tibby, I think I would know better to be nicer to Brian.  We would have been through so much after the Bailey thing.  I'd probably feel the same about my mother and I would have said something.  Seriously, giving me your maiden name when you don't even keep yours is annoying to me!
If I was Carmen, I wouldn't even go out with Porter.  There's obviously no chemistry and he was just some hot quiet guy.  No one likes that!  In addition, I would have accepted that my mother was dating other people.  Your parents are divorced for so many years, how can you not expect them to move on?   Carmen, get a grip!
If I was Lena, I would be furious with Kostas.  Yeah, you are a "gentleman" for marrying that girl because you got her pregnant (Which is extremely wrong because staying with each other for a kid just makes it worse).  However, you are not a gentleman for impregnating her on the second date!  That's what I would have screamed to Kostas.  I cried at the part Lena found out about the bride...
If I was Bridget...I'd be a little less self centered.  Okay, I am sympathetic for her whole Marley situation but how did she ever get so cocky?  These are her thoughts: HOW CAN HE NOT LIKE ME?  EVERY GUY LIKES ME!  ....Wow, can you be a little more modest?  Anyhow, when the leaked how Bee found her mom dead, I started crying.

I can't wait to read the third book and hope it won't be boring because this one did not disappoint!

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Atonement by Ian McEwan

I didn't finish it and I never will.  This book was soooo boring.  I only got to page one hundred and something.  I just finished the chapter where everyone went out to look for the two little boys and James McAvoy's character decide to do the same (after disappointed that there wasn't anymore time that night to get his groove on).  The last line I read was something like 'Going out to search for the boys would be that life changing moment he would think about later on in his life'.  Since, I watched the movie already, I knew what was going to happen and this book was written boring already, I didn't want it to be depressing too.
I have no right to judge the characters since I did not finish the book.

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Vision in White by Nora Roberts

I know the next book was supposed to be Atonement by Ian McEwan, however, that's a slow book and chick lits always steal my attention thus I'm writing about Vision in White.  I finish the book awhile ago but didn't blog about it because I felt guilty to blog about it before Atonement.  But I don't want to forget about this book so I'm doing this now!

At the start, I get a glimpse of Mac's life (being part of a wedding planning business) and it inspired me to consider to be a wedding planner.  Mac is a photographer by the way.  Anyhow, if I was Mac and my mother was manipulative or just plain stupid, I would just yell at her.  Yelling is the best solution to release stress.  I hated Mac's mother!  Anyhow, I found it weird that she couldn't love Carter or she was afraid to.  How can you be afraid to be serious with someone?  I mean that's possible but every sign showed that Carter loved her and he was able to commit.  She knew that she was able to but she felt that he was too good for her.  Whatever, I love Carter. 

If I was Carter, I would go get a backbone.  He gets pushed around by his ex....sorta.  The ex name was Corrine and she sure the hell was annoying.  I didn't mind Carter did boring things....because I do them too and it's not like Mac did anything excited.  She only went clubbing once in the book.

This book didn't have a big story line....it was sort of stupid but fun to read because of steamy parts and how Carter is dorkingly cute.  Chick lits are such a waste!  Except they're so addicting and are my guilty pleasure.

Atonement next and soon!  I PROMISE.

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Fake Boyfriend by Kate Brian

Vivi makes me so mad.  She reminds me of when I was a child, thinking this whole world revolved around me.  I am surprised that karma didn't take a big hit back to her.  Because I sure the hell have.

And there's Lane.  I must admit she is a pushover!  I feel greatly sad for her but she does find love in the end.  She could have found it earlier.  I wish she would have said more when she yelled at Vivi. 

IZZY.  The most delusional character in the book.  I absolutely got annoyed of her.  and would have not saved her and would allow her mistake to teach her something.  If it would....she was a pushover too...just for her sleazy boyfriend Shawn.

This book was so childishly written, I'm onto more great things.  Atonement!  Hope I can finish it.  The reading level is quite above there.

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

I've always suspected this book would be boring because I don't think friendship would be an interesting main story line.  However, I fairly enjoyed this book because of the characters' personalities.  It is difficult to find a Lena, the modest beauty, in the world and a carefree Bridget, whom in real life would come off as a maneater. 

I don't think I can imagine myself as Lena because she is the person I would want to be but am not.  I have the same difficulty as her for not communicating with my grandparents due to language barriers and the shortage of affection.  In a way, wouldn't you feel that they aren't family then?  But you would still give them the respect because they are your parents' parents.  In addition, I would have the same reaction as Lena at first if I caught and thought was Kostas spying on me.  I wouldn't have told my parents though because there was no need for drama.  Except, the silent treatment would have worked.  It's unbelievable that Lena pushed Kostas away in the first place.  How can you do that to such a beautiful man???

Bridget is always craving for attention.  I would be embarrassed!!!  I'm thinking all the times I did do that and I feel ashamed and now I find myself taking a backseat on things.  But if I was Bridget and did lose my virginity to some one who disagreed to before, the cheapness would be seeping into my veins.  Maybe it's the loss of her mother that caused this or the absence of her father.  In the end, Bridget needed to be saved.

If I was Carmen, I would long ago tell that speech to my father.  That's all I can say.

Tibby, I don't know why she is so angst all the time.  I don't even know if I used angst correctly.  But I am happy that she found meaning for becoming friends with Bailey.  The fact that she didn't feel awkward later is a question mark over my head.  For Bailey too, wouldn't I feel awkward to make an older person become friends with me?  Yes, I would.

I wish there was an audience, so I know what you guys think of my thoughts on characters.  I want to know yours too.

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

First, I'd like to say that I am not a Twilight fan.  However, I do enjoy the plot line in the book.  And, I also hate how Stephanie Meyers writes.  She is extremely repetitive and redundant to the point that I want to murder Bella.  Perhaps this is the reason I dislike Kristen Stewart so much.....nope, I just don't like her.

If I was Bella, I would try my hardest to get over Edward.  Why?  Not only because he's a vampire but because he's over a hundred years old.  His so-called "soul" is more senior than my dead grandfather.  That grosses me out.  And you know how he's stone cold, I would find that a turn off.  It makes me wonder does he feel like a wet fish or something.  In addition, if I love Edward so much and he makes me happy, how come I'm always depressed?  I cannot imagine myself as Bella!!!

If I was Edward, I would not have feelings for Bella.  I'd probably like Alice...but she has Jasper or I'd like Angela.  They're nice, fun loving girls.  For the sake of it, let's say I do love Bella.  If she agreed to be a vampire for me, I'd probably disagree like Edward too.  The reason is that, what if our love did not work out?  And she couldn't find someone else.  Actually this works for both ways.  If I was Bella, I wouldn't turn for him but maybe when we're still together and I turn 40.  I can be a cougar....

Wow, Jacob is pretty stupid.  I still doubt that Bella loves him and I cannot believe he forced her to love him.  Doesn't that feel like the opposite of dignified?  I also don't believe that he loves her because it seems like he only knows what's in the Reserve but not beyond it.  I bet he can find something more satisfying than Bella Swan.

Yup, that's it!  I'm reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares right now!  Hope people are reading more in the summer!

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The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell

Watching Sex and the City, I've always disliked Carrie Bradshaw.  However, this book allowed me to relate to her.  Yes, I started adoring her---not that I'm a big fan of myself. 

Carrie had the same thought as me for the last year of high school. Something BIG just has to happen.  Hers was Sebastian Kydd.  Mine, well, we'll see. Man, I feel like this blog should be for my life blog. 

I don't want to ruin this book for SATC fans (think I'm going to quit this blog and start a new one) so let's just say, I wish Carrie was one of my friends.  Or I wish I was in her clique if I was in her high school.

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Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

I've only read the first 5 and have not finished the whole series yet.  I do not wanna ruin it for you so I will just pretend to be each character.

If I were Aria Montgomery, I would be the happiest girl in the world.  An affair with a sexy teacher? check. Every guy wants me? check.  Lived in Europe? check.  My dad is cheating on my mom? Don't give a crap.  I would just tell my mom what a dick he is and life would be okay.

If I were Hannah M., ummm I'd probably ignore my dad forever and move with my mom.  Or I'd tell my dad how I feel.  but since that didn't work, screw this town.

If I were Emily, and nobody accepted me for being lesbian, I would amp up my lesbian just to piss 'em off.

If I were Spencer, I'd probably try to find another interest from my sister so we can both succeed in different things and stop being jealous of each other.  And I would find my own boyfriend.  It's gross to go for your sister's left overs. 

Doneeee.

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Bridget Jones's Diary: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding

wow I didn't know I read so many books so far.
The book was so different from the movie.  The girl that Bridget thought was after Mark was in fact not a lesbian.  She was really after Mark.  This book was hilarious and I love Bridget and Mary.  and I absolutely hate Daniel Cleaver.  I can't imagine being Bridget, she is too fab for me.  Bless this character. 

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Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin

This book was sort of slow in the beginning until Tessa realized there was something wrong in her marriage with Nick which was at the end.  Anyhow, I completely understand where Tessa is coming from.  She was first, a career woman, but became a housewife.  I use to think housewives were pathetic but there were reasons they become that.  Unless, they didn't have kids then I would probably think they are gold diggers.  However, Tessa quit her job to take care of her husband whom is a surgeon and her two children.  Since her husband is a doctor, you can imagine how long he is at the hospital and rarely at home with his family.  This is the first obstacle in their marriage.  The other is when Tessa doesn't pay much attention to their relationship since she's busy being a perfect housewife.  This means socializing with her childrens' friends' mothers.  This may seem like a minor task but hasn't everyone gone through high school.  You wonder who your friends are and always trying to stay in the group.  Well, my high school life wasn't like that but it was in middle school.  Moving on, now you know Nick and Tessa isn't working so great.  So, Nick falls for a patient's mother, Valerie.  She was first a woman that looked like she needed to be saved.  She couldn't keep her eyes off Nick and she can hold a conversation without bringing up the next parent board meeting.  Nick starts an innocent friendship with Valerie.  This developed into an emotional affair.  Of course, everything leads to sex.  This is when Tessa questions Nick's too many absences but she kept telling herself that Nick would never do that to her and his family.  But he did.  And she confronted him, kicked him out, do whatever you would think you'd do when you got cheated on.  In the end, Nick comes home and beg for forgiveness. You would think Nick would pick Valerie because for a moment, he loved her and felt numbness for Tessa.  I will not tell you whether Tessa accepts Nick or not but I want you to ask yourself, would you?  Why did Nick pick Tessa in the end?

By the way, if you are a regular Giffin reader and have not read this book yet, Rachel and Dex makes an appearance!!! I miss them so much.

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Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

like anyone reads this blog.  I read this a long time ago but forgot to write here.

If I were Lara and I saw my dead great aunt that I barely knew, I'd probably cry.  Why?  Because she is a ghost.  I am absolutely afraid of the paranormal yet I like to take a dip there sometimes.  For example, my friends and I sometimes like to contact the dead and ask questions.  We made our own Ouija board and use jewelry  to swing to letters and numbers.  We also light candles and open the window for the spirit to come in and talk to us.  Anyhow, back to the book, would I help this ghost that claims to be my aunt?  Well, only if she had evidence that we were blood related.  Then, I would do anything in  my power to help because I don't want this ghost to watch my every move, especially when I have sex.

If I were the fabulous Sadie, I would have not asked Lara for help.  I would have asked the spoiled cousin because it seems like she was the most weak to break and would help you.

Those are my only thoughts for the book.

another post for another book in a few seconds.

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The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

If I was Robert Langdon....
and a Judicial police came through my hotel door asking for my assistance, I'd probably would say no.  Who wants to get involved?  But as it turns out, I am the main suspect of murdering Sauniere.  And if you ask me to run to the American embassy and not get involved with Sophie's stuff, I would do it.  Maybe because I'm  a coward.  But as the night continues, I meet Leigh Teabings....who I would totally have a gay crush on. That man is quite charming!....and rich!  In addition, when I find out that Sophie was Jesus's descendant, I would totally hook up with her and continue the blood line.  But that's a sin, isn't it?
If I was Sophie Neveau,
and I saw the sex ritual of my grandpa, I would somewhat understand.  BUT it's modern day now, people shouldn't be as religious so I would cut off connections too with him.  It also grossed me out that he was married and would have sex with some other woman to have a moment of clarity.  Anyhow, in the end, knowing I was Jesus's descendant, I would totally be "HAHHAAHA in your face people" about it.  That would have added a great comedy twist to the book.  Oh and I would have a huge crush on Robert because he's so sophisticated and intelligent, doesn't that equal to sexy?
I found Bishop A. and Silas pretty dumb so end of story.

What book will I read next? no idea.
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Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner

I, Cannie, am a bigger women.  I dumped a boy, Bruce, for being boring and how that sucked the life outta me.  So for the time being, life was normal, just being single and all.  Until that dumbass Bruce writes an article about me being fat.  Wow this guy did not know how to report nor write something fiction.  This is how he got a job?  I pity him.  But I'm angry and sad.  How can he hurt me like that?  I still love him!  WHAT?  I love him?  This is crazy.  I just dumped him.  Whatever, I need my dignity back, so I run over to his place to get my things back...and I start throwing things at him.  JERK. BITCH.  I HATE YOU. Wow, I must have hurt him so bad, he must still love me. I will apologize.  I call and beg him to have me back.  He won't but out of the blue one day, he calls and tell me that his dad died and invites me to the funeral.  He wants me back now!  Why else would he invite me? So I head over to the funeral, and he completely ignores me.  Then I follow him, and force myself on him.  We had sex.  I'm guessing it's make up sex, we're back together.  ALRIGHT.  But when we were done he just kicks me outta his house.  I think I've just been used as comfort sex.  DAMN.  Whatever, douche.  So I try to lose my weight, come after him hotter than ever and he WILL have me back.  The doctor that gives me my check up is nice and I tell him the drama in my life.  Yeah, being melodramatic and all.  He doesn't really know how to reply.  Anyhow, I meet a celebrity on the way of my reporting job for the local newspaper and she, Maxi, befriended me.  I wonder why she liked me so much, I told her all of my issues.  All the time we had together, it was always about me.  Whatever, I'll give her my screen play and use her!  Smart idea, but still pretend to be her friend!  Anyhow, got a call one day.  guess what.  I'M PREGNANT.  What should I do?  Well, I think I'm gonna keep my baby.  Should I tell Bruce?  Well even though he was a jackass, I think he'd be a great dad.  But I don't wanna call him.  So I write a letter.  I never heard back.  I got bigger and bigger.  Got more depressing too.  Who doesn't reply to check on their baby?  What a dickhead like my father. Forgot to mention that I had daddy issues.  He left our family and when he was trying to be a father and all, he always told me I was fat.    Anyhow back to present time.  I get a call from Maxi saying people like my screen play so I'm flying to Hollywood!!!!  YEAH.  Meet some hunky star who blacked out.  Lived in a mansion and bought some bling. I see my father and he doesn't care about me.  Okay, I am so over him.  Fly back and guess who I see at the airport.  Bruce and his new girlfriend.  I yell at him, he doesn't even ask about the baby when he comes over to say hi.  Jerk.  I head to the washroom and his girl confronts me and pushes me.  Shit there's blood.  My baby is premature born and I'm at the hospital.  Oh Yeah, I can't ever have kids again.  I'm mad at everyone especially Bruce and his slut.  She doesn't even come apologize.  Anyhow when I'm out of the hospital I'm depressed not willing to talk to anyone.  I take long walks.  Then I lost a lot of weight.  One day, Bruce's mom is at the hospital to see the baby.  She says she sorry and I accept it.  Okay the grandma at least has some manners.  Anyhow, I got depressed and find the doctor to help.  We make out.  The baby is out of the hospital and I find out Bruce was a coward.  He read my letter and locked it up. So my life is actually happily ever after.  The doctor and I are together and we have my baby girl, Joy.

Okay I hated this book.
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The Last Song by Nicolas Sparks

My trip was fun.  This book was not.

Everyone in this town (forgot the name already) was very weird. I was surprised that a cute preppy guy started to like a goth girl.  The weird part is that she only looks goth/punk but she acted quite normal.  When Ronnie said she use to go clubbing, did she meant raving with druggies? Anyhow....

Quitting piano because of her dad was stupid.  Being pissed to look at it was even more stupid.

I wish Steve told the truth of the affair in the beginning. Though Ronnie didn't care what happened between her parents, I think she should have.  Affairs=betrayal in my opinion.  But I guess everyone has different values.  In addition, Jonas was annoying for a 10 year old.  He acted more like a 5.

I didn't get much from this book.  Nothing really majored happened in the book till the 3rd quarter of it.  OOOh and there were too many good moments like Will showing up in the end at Juliard and ..I don't know.  The book is just too cheesy. Nicolas Sparks disappointed me in the books but I liked his films.

Hope I will read another book soon.
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