Mini Review: The Fault In Our Stars

Okay -so I finally read this one - and everyone was right, it was amazing. John Green certain has a way with words. It was a beautiful story with beautiful writing. I know why I waited (it was going to make me cry and when it came out, it hit too close to home).

I really do admire John Green and not because he's charming (Yes, I did meet him - sadly I didn't think to get a picture with him.) but because he's great at promoting reading and nerds. I love the nerdfighters.

In this book, I loved how Hazel loved a certain book and how much it meant to her.I liked how cautious she was - but how ultimately it didn't matter. I loved the banter between her and Augustus Waters. A beautiful story that made me laugh and cry.

On My Holds List (85)

My Librarian friend Jess from I Read to Relax came up with a great idea.  It's to highlight the books on hold at the library. I usually have 20-40 items checked out at the library and another 20 items on hold. 

YA Books:

Nantucket Red: Sequel to Nantucket Blue - I want to know what happens next!

The Fault in Our Stars: Yes, I'm finally going to read it, even though I know it will make me cry like a  baby

Will and Whit: I read Page by Paige for my book club at the library and one of the girls was talking about this one.

Silver Shadows: That ending! I need more.

Review: Dear Mr. Potter

I can't remember when I first heard about this book - only that no library in my library system owned it.  Finally I looked outside my library system and got the chance to read it.

It was everything I thought it was going to be and more. I wasn't surprised by people's love for Harry Potter or any of the other fantastic characters from the series. I wasn't surprised by the depths of their feelings. However, I was surprised at how many people said the Harry Potter books saved them. Many of them has horrible things happening to them and their only salvation was Harry Potter.

This book broke my heart and made me cry but it always made me smile through the tears. These fans adored Harry Potter. To them, the series, isn't just books or movies; it's a world of magic.

I loved the photographs of people in costume, of people at the parks, and of people reading the books. I loved the drawings and illustrations. I loved that the letters were mixed with average people plus John Green and several other famous fans in the Harry Potter World. One of the most heartbreaking was actress Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood).

If you're a Harry Potter Fan, you need to read this book!  This book made me think of what Harry Potter meant to me. I had so many feelings after reading this book that I'm writing my own letter, which I'll post tomorrow. 

John Green teaches fitness NERD-STYLE

I can't tell you how much I love this guy - he's super funny

Spotted: John Green MAD

He says it all awesomely

Cooking with John: Fat Sandwich

WOW, he really does love NERDFIGHTERS (DFTBA)

John Green talks relationships

John Green conquering his fear

Let It Snow: Book Trailer