Today's Quote of the Day is:
"Good books don't give up all their secrets at once." -Stephen King
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Octopus Pie, Volume 4 Review
Author: Meredith Gran
Publisher: Image Comics
Year: 2016
Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
Book Blurb: Octopus Pie follows grumpy twenty-something Eve and her stoner roommate Hanna as they navigate post-college life. They'll take on crazed childhood rivals, troubling art scenes, the discomfort of exes, and maybe even... friendship? All this and more in the fictional, totally made-up city of Brooklyn. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/192203-octopus-pie-volume-4
In the fourth installment of Octopus Pie, dreams and harsh reality are beginning to blur. In print for the first time, this volume follows our Brooklynite heroes as they descend into the throes of heartbreak. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29207762-octopus-pie-volume-4
My Review: This graphic novel was an interesting and vivid read of how harsh reality can be. From breaking up with a significant other to failing at successfully performing at a job one can see the characters go through their struggles in their own lives. The characters are well drawn out, are relatable, and are realistic. The plotline flows well and the reading is fluid.
I was engrossed in this graphic novel the whole time. I could feel how the characters felt and made the story seem that much real. This is a series for adults as it has adult themes. I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in any genre.
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
Publisher: Image Comics
Year: 2016
Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
Book Blurb: Octopus Pie follows grumpy twenty-something Eve and her stoner roommate Hanna as they navigate post-college life. They'll take on crazed childhood rivals, troubling art scenes, the discomfort of exes, and maybe even... friendship? All this and more in the fictional, totally made-up city of Brooklyn. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/192203-octopus-pie-volume-4
In the fourth installment of Octopus Pie, dreams and harsh reality are beginning to blur. In print for the first time, this volume follows our Brooklynite heroes as they descend into the throes of heartbreak. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29207762-octopus-pie-volume-4
My Review: This graphic novel was an interesting and vivid read of how harsh reality can be. From breaking up with a significant other to failing at successfully performing at a job one can see the characters go through their struggles in their own lives. The characters are well drawn out, are relatable, and are realistic. The plotline flows well and the reading is fluid.
I was engrossed in this graphic novel the whole time. I could feel how the characters felt and made the story seem that much real. This is a series for adults as it has adult themes. I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in any genre.
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Following One's Heart
Book: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho, http://paulocoelhoblog.com/
Publisher: HarperOne
Year: 1993
Book Blurb: Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
Review: This book is a very good book to read. The journey of Santiago feels life like and gripped me so much I could not put the book down. I felt all the ups and downs that Santiago had as if they were my own ups and downs. There were many lessons to be learned in the book. One such lesson would be that you should listen to your heart if you want to be happy and find your passion in life. The Alchemist is for all ages, young or old. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter what their reading interests are.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Author: Paulo Coelho, http://paulocoelhoblog.com/
Publisher: HarperOne
Year: 1993
Book Blurb: Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
Review: This book is a very good book to read. The journey of Santiago feels life like and gripped me so much I could not put the book down. I felt all the ups and downs that Santiago had as if they were my own ups and downs. There were many lessons to be learned in the book. One such lesson would be that you should listen to your heart if you want to be happy and find your passion in life. The Alchemist is for all ages, young or old. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter what their reading interests are.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Friday, July 15, 2016
Heads I Win, Tails I Win by Spencer Jakab
Today I received the copy of Heads I Win, Tails I Win: Why Smart Investors Fail and How to Tilt the Odds In Your Favor by Spencer Jakab. I'm going to start reading it and it to my reading list. Sometime in the next couple weeks I will have the review of the book.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Quote of the Day
I am going to be starting a quote of the day post where I post a quote from an author or a book. It can be from any genre of book or any subject an author is talking about in the quote.
Today's quote is:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
-Bernard M. Baruch
Today's quote is:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
-Bernard M. Baruch
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