Doglover50 Hey everyone! Prep for finals is insane but don't worry the school year is almost over! And once it is I can get caught up on tons of reading (not to mention posting)! Just warning those of you that loved Of Poseidon that Of Triton is out on may 28.

Doglover50 I just read the book This is What Happy Looks Like. It is the story of a romance that was doomed from the start. A movie star sends accidentally sends an email to a girl who lives across the country. For him it's an escape to a life where HE matters, not his name. For the girl it's the mystery of talking with someone she has never met. When Graham's movie shoot is scheduled in the Ellie's hometown they finally meet. As their romance develops Ellie has a secret that makes being a part of his overexposed life impossible. I loved the story line but was slightly disappointed by the ending, although only because I wanted the traditional perfect ending. It was very cleverly put together and the ending was perfect in it's own way.

Doglover50 Hey everyone! I'm back from spring break finally! I got to read a couple books while I was gone: Luxe, Scarlet, Lost Voices, Waking Storms, Shades of the Earth, and Destined. The Luxe is a beautifully woven story about deception and lies in upper class families. The whole book kept you guessing until the end, although the way the book started left me feeling like I had an unanswered question that was slowly being answered as the book went on. Scarlet is the second Lunar Chronicles book. Cinder is back and starting her mission to save the world from Queen Levana's (spelled right?) rule. Along the way she  meets Scarlet and Wolf who are each living out their own part of the story that always leads back to the Lunars. I'll bet you can guess which fairy tale Scarlet and Wolf are from. Don't worry, Prince Kai is back and he hasn't forgotten Cinder. Lost Voices and Waking storms are about mermaids who were once human. A god took pity on the abused daughters of the human world and gave them the ability to change into a mermaid. When this happens to Luce she begins to question the ways of the mermaids. Is killing humans really necessary? Luce not be the ideal protagonist but she struggles to do what's right even if it means being alone in the dangerous ocean. Shades of the Earth is the last Across the Universe book. It's the moment the Godspeed had be waiting for, reaching the new planet. What will they find when the touch down a couple hundred years behind schedule though? The monsters that supposedly cover the planet? Or is it something else? I loved this book, and the ending was perfect for the trilogy. Destined was the final book in the Wings series. Laurel, Tamani, and even the human friends must unite to defend Avalon. This book is all out war and when it ends Avalon is changed forever. Oh yeah not to mention the love triangle is finally solved. If you love fantasy like me then I recommend the Wings series. Also, I would like to pose a question to you that was brought up in the Across the Universe trilogy. My class just finished performing Romeo and Juliet. The thing is that the span of the story happens over a short week. Romeo falling out of love with Rosaline, then into love with Juliet, then marrying, then the death. Juliet was 13 and Romeo was about 16 or 17 (not that age really matters when it comes to love but still). Amy from across the universe said that wasn't really what love looked like. So: Was it really a true representation of love?

Doglover50 So I read code. Now Im going insane. WHY?! That was the worst way to leave off! And the next book comes out next spring! Ugh. So anyway if you haven't checked into the virals world that I'm alway ranting about, now is the time to do it. I need someone else to complain to! This amazing series follows four smarter than average teens through their average high school day as they struggle with rich snobs and tapping their canine DNA. In a way these books are like maximum ride but slightly more low key (no bloody fights with erasers). In code the kids find a geocache that leads them on a deadly treasure hunt. If they succeed they save hundreds of lives but if they don't the game master will get away with everything. Oh yeah and things get more complicated between Ben and Tory (read shift to see Bens thoughts).

Doglover50 I know what you mean! I read Pure and bought Shift but I've had barely any time to read between school and drivers Ed. FYI Pure was really good and Shift was an ebook from the virals series which I cannot compliment enough. Pure was a good dystopian/post apocalyptic read. The characters were so different and the story line was an insane "what if" about the population growing too big and the possible conspiracy to cover up what was done about it. What happens when those unaffected by the bombs go outside to the real world?

Diamonds<3 I'm working on the second Lord of the Rings book at the moment... It's surprising how little free time I have XD

doglover50 oh wow have I really not posted in that long? Sorry! Anyway I'm super happy bout Shift releasing on Tuesday:) Also I just read Luxe and loved it! Anyone got some little known book reccommendations? Books no one has heard of? I'm also geting "Pure".

doglover50 Happy Valentine's Day fellow book lovers! I got to buy two books for V-day so I'm happy :) The two that I got are the Luxe and Iron Knight. For those of you off on Monday, happy three day weekend!

doglover50 Ive read a bunch of books since I last posted but I'm only going to tell you about one. I just read Perfect Scoundrels, the heist society book that just came out. The book came with some signature twists and another run in at the Louvre. Kat's new boyfriend's company is in trouble but sometimes there are more important things than business. This book was the perfect next installment of the series. Also, there is a free ebook out that falls in between uncommon criminals and perfect scoundrels, merging the thief world with the gallagher girls. Additionally, you have probably heard that the second book of the lunar chronicles is out. There is also an ebook that can be read on tor.com which ties in with Scarlet. I can't wait to read Scarlet!

Diamonds<3 (cont.) books... :D

Diamonds<3 I did a report on Suzanne Collins, and because I couldn't do the Hunger Games because I had already taken AR quizzes on them (if you know what these are, great. otherwise, its kinda hard to explain...), so I used all five of the Gregor the Overlander

doglover50 Ugh. Wisdom teeth surgery not fun. My cheeks are swollen like a chipmunk! On the plus side I got to buy all five gregor the overlander books and reread them in one day:) I also read The Future of Us. A girl logs onto her AOL account and finds a site (Facebook) fifteen years in her future. She soon starts trying to fix her future before it happens and makes a discovery about why her future might suck. I reccommend this book if you want an easy fun read set in the past and looking to the the future (now).

Diamonds<3 You can find PDFs of a lot of books online (search up the title of the book and pdf)... I wouldn't suggest using the ones where you have to download, but the ones where you can directly view the PDFs. :D

Diamonds<3 Just finished Maximum Ride... The endings kinda sad :(

doglover50 I'm getting my wisdom teeth out this week so I'm missing a week of school. Hopefully I can convice my dad to get me a bunch of books:) wish me luck on my surgery! also I'm super pschyed bout a virals ebook. Any other virals fans out there?

Diamonds<3 Almost done with Heist Society :D

doglover50 Yeah I love princess diaries books. Mia's voice in her diary is so funny. Also right now I am reading Monument 14. It's good so far and I would reccommend it. The natural disasters and events that follow are totally possible. Our dependence on technology makes this a possiblilty.

Diamonds<3 Anybody else here like the Princess Diaries? I need to read books 9 and 10 because my school library doesn't have them...

doglover50 Hey BabyDahl! I'm putting you as secretary ok? Also the answer to your Q is on my profile cuz I had the same Q :)

serenitybaum Hi BabyDahl thanks for joining! And good Q I was wondering the same thing! BTW i go on the web on my nook color

serenitybaum Princesses of myith books, oh and the hunger games.

serenitybaum My fav books are the secltion, ruby red and sapphire blue, the little house books, anna of green gables books, young royals books, The royals diaries books, Dear Amiarcia books, little women,Alice in wonerland & through the looking glass, and...

doglover50 My list of fave books (in no particular order. Plus I might have missed some):-Savvy-A mango shaped space-hurt go happy-saving juliet-the secret series-the mysterious benedict society-wings-virals-the selection-the hunger games-of poseidon-cinder-heist society-delirium-divergent-the help-book of a thousand days-maximum ride-palace of mirrors (and Just Ella)-the Iron Fey books-books by Alex Flinn-Companions quartet(i love fantasy)-Found-East-Inkheart-Goose Girl-A drowned maidens hair-the cupcake queen-Life as we knew it-uglies-the book thief-the diamond of drury lane-Burning Up-Code Orange-the audacious escapades of the somerset sisters-the doll people-everything for a dog-the city of ember-I am number four-incarceron-the name of the wind-the count of Monte Cristo-murder on the orient express-princess academy-a series of unfortunate events-the shadow thieves-radiance-matched-the magnolia league

serenitybaum Thanks ill check it out

doglover50 Guess what I just found! The selection novella The Prince will be released on ebook on March 5, 2013. Also, if you want to see the cover of the elite go to www.kieracass.com

doglover50 I'll definetly check those out and youre welcome:) I got tons of book reccommendations... I oughta make a list.Christmas is so close!!! I want books(and clothes:P)Bring on the snow! Where's all that supposed lake effect huh? I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!:)

serenitybaum SELECTION!!! I loved it! And i can't wait till the Elite. Oh and i love the books Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue (and the last book emerled green is coming out in 2013) its about a girl who can time travel. Its really cool check it out!

serenitybaum I know i need a white christmas!!!! I live in middle TN so it hardly snows here! I can't wait till Christmas (been watching christmas movies all day!) And that book sounds really cool ill check it out. Oh and THANK U SO MUCH FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THE.

doglover50 finals week and im sick... figures. at least i get to catch up on reading :)

doglover50 I'm studying the Cuban Missile Crisis in school and it reminded me of a book. The Countdown is a book set in the 60s when a missile could be sent from Cuba to anywhere in the US at any time. This book follows Fannie through her daily life during that time. I think it really shows how kids felt during that time, I mean they had no idea what was going on! I would definetly reccommend this book even if you aren't a history buff. There are a bunch of pictures and clippings that go along with the historical part to add to the fictional story. On another note what are you girls most looking forward to for Christmas? I personally just love the holiday cheer, and would it snow already?!!

serenitybaum Cool i'll have to check those out!

Doglover50 The Elite comes out April 23, 2013. Too. Long. The Elite is the second book in the selection trilogy. If you haven't read it I highly recommend it, after all you have plenty of time until the next release:) the Selection is a book about America Singer who was named after this great country. It is a futuristic book set it a time when we fall back into a monarchy caste system. Prince Maxon is looking for a princess and she can come from any of the castes. This book kind of reminds me of a less violent hunger games. A bunch of girls from different castes are trying to win over prince Maxons heart and be queen. There is a love triangle involved and America is alot like katniss personality wise. I suggest you read it and tell me if you agree Additional note: the red dress on the cover of the elite is beautiful. I loved the one on the cover of the selection too.... Blue, Red, ...White? Perhaps a white dress for the third book symbolizing red white and blue of the US flag? Also it could be her wedding dress!!! After all wouldn't she get married to either Maxon or Aspen in the third book...?

serenitybaum Hey girlys! So do any of u girls like the lord of the ring books? I haven't read them yet but my dad and sis love them and since the movies coming out i think im gonna read them after it! What about ugirlys?

serenitybaum I love the book Betty Zane! Its about a young girl in the revlutionary war. It was written in the early 1900s. Its an quick and easy read! Love the book one of my favs

serenitybaum Thanks for the postion! Happy Thanksgiving Im thankful for BOOKS!

doglover50 ok ppl! i need help (yes me:) i am requesting officers to help me. It would be helpful if lots of different people were able to contribute, as i am only one person. So anyway thanks:) and welcome new members!

doglover50 well this club isnt as good as i would like it to be. I need more people to join and more officers, then it can get underway and i will start posting almost everyday. Tell ppl!!!

doglover50 I'm currently writing a 6-8 page report for biology. I admit I'm also a conservationist/tree hugger. So it makes sense that I was assigned the topic of biodiversity. School got you down? I cant start a book cuz Ill want to finish it! Fall read ideas?

doglover50 Barnes and Noble shopping spree: science edition. So right after I told you bout my passion for science I took a trip to Barnes and Noble. Guess what I bought. Over $100 worth of science books. Titles are; "The Sun's Heartbeat", "How We Decide", "The Elegant Universe", "annoying", and "The tell-tale brain".

doglover50 Ok, I'll admit, I'm a science nerd. So, it makes sense that I'm super psyched to read "The violinist's thumb" by Sam Kean. Even if you aren't a science nerd his first book, "The disappearing spoon", is an interesting approach to the periodic table.

doglover50 In case you haven't figured it out by now I'm obsessed with Kathy Reichs books(can't Code come out sooner?!)and the bones TV show. The Temperance Brennan series and spin off Virals series are amazing. If you like mysteries and science they are for u.

doglover50 Meant 20 question, quizzes. Anyway I just read Caught, the 5th book in the missing series. I love that series and would recommend it to anyone who likes history. In this particular book they go back in time to save Einstien's daughter.

doglover50 Our class is reading the Odyssey and has to take annotations for the 20 quizzes. Do you have to read any certain books for school?

doglover50 For all hunger games fans the theater release dates are: Catching Fire on November 22, 2013; Mockingjay Pt1 on November 21, 2014; and Mockingjay Pt2 on November 20, 2015.

doglover50 The other books I've read recently were Divergent, Dreamland, and Whisper. Divergent is definetly as good as everyone says it is. I most definetly recommend it. Dreamland and Whisper are in the Riley Bloom series. If you have ever read evermore and the other books by Alyson Noel you probably know what i'm talking about. Riley is a Soul Catcher. She sets out to deepen her glow and earn praise but ends up doing the opposite. In Whisper Riley finally starts to get what she wants but loses touch with reality first. I recommend this series.

doglover50 Huh that's funny, it erased the first part of that post... anyway the book i just reviewed was Les Miserables. Sorry it took so long i've been crazy busy:)

doglover50 his book is set in the time where Napolean was emperor and there were wars against the king. Jean Valjean became a convict after trying to steal bread for his family. The brutality he goes through over that tiny act makes me so mad. They were poor and he was just trying to stay alive! After his long prison sentence was over Valjean had changed. He wanted revenge. Valjean stole silver from a priest and got caught. The priest said he had given Valjean the silver and it was to buy his freedom from his sins. Valjean began to change and later became a priest himself. Javert was still determined to throw Valjean in jail regardless of wether he changed or not. Fantine was a beautiful young women in love. One day her lover left her and was never to be seen again. This ruined Fantine because she had his child. When Fantine and her child reached the Thenardiers they were poor but had rich clothes. Fantine asked the Thenardiers to look after her daughter as she would send money for her care. The Thenardiers watched over Cosette, Fantine's daughter, alright. They treated her as a servant, sold her clothes, and meanwhile treated their own daughters as princesses. The Thenardiers demanded more and more money as Cosette grew, making excuses about why they needed it when not a penny went to Cosette herself. Fantine sold everything she had thinking that it was going to Cosette when in all actuality Cosette was worse off than before. The Thenardiers soon demanded more money than Fantine had. The only option was for Fantine to sell her beautiful teeth because they would fetch a good price. The part that makes me so mad is that Fantine began to be tormented on the street because being poor had ruined her looks. She was taunted for the loss of her teeth and when a man stuffed snow down the back of her dress SHE was arrested, not the man. The injustices continue throughout the book. I won't tell you anymore, only that you should read it.

Doglover50 I have such a long book list right now and none are at the library! Top of my list books tht I should have read by now but haven't : divergent, pandemonium, crossed, evermore, iron king... And so many others! Shout out if u love to read!

doglover50 @nellieg3 its good, if these posts were longer id rant about it... i'll have to do that soon anyway tho:) obe prepared XD

doglover50 hey ppl! i been super busy with school plus i'm reading les miserables(a super long/hard book) so sorry i havn't posted!hows school for u? any books you r loving this year?

Doglover50 I read nevermore and it was awesome! the perfect conclusion. Ally123: I recommend agatha Christie books (the orient express was good) and Kathy reichs books. :)

doglover50 In case anyone missed it Hide and Seek, the 4th book in the lying games series, came out July 31. Also Code by Kathy Reichs is the 3rd Virals book and is set to release March 27, 2013. And finally, Nevermore by James Patterson came out August 6th.

doglover50 The Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Golding is 424 pgs. Cat Royal lives in The Theater Royal in London 1790. She was taken in there as a baby. She tangles with street gangs, befriends a Lady and a slave, and knows a secret that gets her into trouble.

Cute Evil Bunny Hey! the VP here! If you like good books and movies you are in the right place! Get everyone you know to check out the club and this place will really take off! And if you already joined our club, you rock! ~ Stay awesome and stay reading!

doglover50 designer who becomes famous with a secret identity. Typical middle school drama(or maybe not so typical) soon follows. I'm trying to find the second book.

doglover50 "Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies)" by Justina Chen Headley is a 241 page book about self discovery for a half taiwanese half white teenage girl. "the allegra biscotti collection" by Olivia Bennett has 246 pages. Its abouta teen fashion...

doglover50 Isla's father, bird lover, suffers a heart problem while bird watching. He has to have surgery and miss the swans landing. Isla meets a cancer patient who helps her save a swan trpped in the pond behind the hospital.

doglover50 I read three books the other day: "Flyaway", "Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies)" and "The Allegra Biscotti Collection". "Flyaway" by Lucy Christopher had 328 pages and is going on my favorite books list. In this book...(to be continued.)

doglover50 PLZ JOIN MY CLUB: "Book lovers unite"! We will talk about books and movies and school and everything related to books! i will personally post every book i read (i read at least a book a day on a good day) and tell you what new hot books and movies about books to watch for. plz join today!

doglover50 Hey we need VP, Treasurer, secretary, book fanatic, and resident nerd for this club to really get under way!!!:)

doglover50 Hey pplz! welcome to my club!