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  1. It is different but related to the first two stories, I hope you enjoy it Anna
  2. That's an idea Frankie I'm a night owl anyway and I have a lot of random information in my head (maybe that's why I know what a silo looks like inside )
  3. Thanks Athena I hope you enjoy it too
  4. I can't wait! Thanks Kylie x
  5. We Were Liars by E.Lockhart ~ Started: 31.08.14 ~ Finished: 01.09.14 Title of Book: We Were Liars Name of Author: E.Lockhart Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00JWOJ8LM Number of Pages: 242 pages Synopsis ~ A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. What I thought of 'We Were Liars' ~ As bizarre as this sounds I found this book very difficult to review. I enjoyed it, the story was interesting and while some of the characters were one dimensional, the children in the story were more developed, you saw the potential in all of them. The story narrated by Cady is written in a broken way (you find out why) and as you read you learn more about Cady and her actions. It is a good read but difficult to describe. Rating: 4/5
  6. Looking For Alaska by John Green ~ Started: 28.08.14 ~ Finished: 31.08.14 Title of Book: Looking For Alaska Name of Author: John Green Edition: Kindle ASIN: B0084WTGII Number of Pages: 273 pages Synopsis ~ First drink, first prank, first friend, first girl, last words… A poignant and moving crossover novel about making friends and growing up from American author, John Green. Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words – and tired of his safe, boring and rather lonely life at home. He leaves for boarding school filled with cautious optimism, to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps." Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young. Clever, funny, screwed-up, and dead sexy, Alaska will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. What I thought of 'Looking For Alaska' ~ Yet another fantastic book by John Green. 'Looking for Alaska' is the story of Miles, not popular at high school and leads a lonely life, so he sees going to boarding school, Culver Creek as a new start and it is, he makes new friends, starts experiencing life and falls for the enigmatic Alaska. I enjoyed 'Looking for Alaska' as much as I enjoyed his other books, John Green writes great stories and great characters. The characters are well written, I thought Chip or 'The Colonel' as he is called was the best character, he was the mastermind in all of their plans, he expected loyalty from his friends and showed loyalty, just a great character. Alaska is a good character too, very complex and at times, endearing. I enjoyed the development of Miles as he changes from a teenager who thinks he does not really need friends to a teenager who meets good friends that care about him. Recommended. Rating: 4/5
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    Pets - 2014

    Oh wee chickens and your dogs are lovely too ^This is Lucy, she's my best friend's dog. Lucy has such a lovely nature, well behaved, I took the photo in Luss and Lucy is not a fan of water but she kept running towards the water, dipping her tongue in it and then running away, it was so funny, she kept getting braver until she was in the water.
  8. Beautiful photos, I like the ones of you both looking at the flowers, it was so lovely. I wish you both many years of happiness. xx
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    Post Yourself

    That's great photo Athena I love your t-shirt
  10. I hope you enjoy it Bobblybear
  11. I just started reading 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green.
  12. Weave

    Post Yourself

    Gorgeous photos everyone, its great to see all your faces This is me and my niece, Aoife
  13. The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley ~ Started: 25.08.14 ~ Finished: 28.08.14 Title of Book: The Things That Keep Us Here Name of Author: Cara Buckley Edition: Kindle ASIN: B003EH18O8 Number of Pages: 416 pages Synopsis ~ It’s every mother’s nightmare. And it’s getting closer. For Ann Brooks, it's been a tough year. But it's about to get worse. Still mourning for the baby she lost and the marriage it cost her, Ann’s bringing up her two young daughters alone. She's about to discover just how strong she can be. Panic has gripped America. A deadly killer is moving across countries and oceans, a virus so deadly it kills every other person it infects. As society grinds to a halt and ordinary families quarantine themselves in their own homes, desperate to avoid its spread, Ann must face her worst fears. But how do you protect your family from a threat you cannot see? Sealed inside the family home she once loved, Ann, Maddie and Kate will have to battle the cold and the dark, food and water shortages, and the greed and violence of their former neighbours if they’re to make it through. Harrowing and deeply moving, Carla Buckley’s debut novel sheds light on the choices we make in the darkest of times, a powerfully compelling thriller that is only too real. What I thought of 'The Things That Keep Us Here' ~ 'The Things That Keep Us Here' is the story of the Brooks family as they face a nationwide pandemic and fight to survive. What an amazing read, the characters just pulled you right in and there is so much despair. Initially I found Ann to be a difficult character to like because there was certain aspects of her personality that I found hard to take but as the story progressed you find out more about Ann and what she has lost and why she will do anything to keep her family safe. So much happens to the family as the pandemic takes hold, they find myself confronted with situations they never thought they would find themselves in, they can no longer trust people they have known for years, neighbours become strangers, everyone living with their fear. I kept thinking whilst reading 'oh give them a break!' because so much happens to them! The whole family suffer, there are shocks and heartbreaking moments. Carla Buckley is a brilliant writer, her characters are well thought out, realistic, endearing, individuals you genuinely care about. Highly recommended. Rating: 5/5
  14. It is! I haven't seen any of his other movies except the last half hour of 'The December Boys'
  15. Great review of 'Once' Anna, I read the whole series and I enjoyed it immensely, brilliant storytelling.
  16. Great reviews Athena, I enjoyed reading them all.
  17. Impressive list Frankie! I have 'The Univited' on my kindle (and in paperback), I've still to read it, looking forward to your review.
  18. I honestly couldn't tell you how I know, who knows what I do in the night
  19. Let me know what you think of '20th Century Ghosts' Anna, I saw the trailer for 'Horns' it looks good, I think Daniel Radcliffe will make a good Ig
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