Nothing Important :)

Sorry like the title says this is really nothing of importance, or to do with books. I'm just really, really excited (and kind of nervous) so I needed to share. I have an interview tomorrow for a spot in a pharmacy hospital. Which is acutally a really good opportunity for me to better my abilities. I'm fine working where I am and all but there's only so much you can learn at retail level. I've been with my job almost 5 years, and I feel like I'm kind of stuck, and not always appreciated. So I put in an application two days ago, and they called me today to set up an interview. So I have an interview tomorrow morning with them. I know pretty quick right?

I'm hoping that everything goes good. Just thought I'd share and say wish me luck! :)

I have two reviews I'm working so look for those to come soon.

Adios,
Ashley

Book Cover Revealed: Everlasting by Alyson Noel

OMG! I think this has to be my favorite bookcover in the Immortal Series. None of the others actually showed Damon, or who I hope to be him. :) While I wasn't thrilled at times with the way the books were going about I still loved the series as a whole, and will be sad to see the ending of the characters I've come to love and sometimes hate. I can only hope that Ever, Damon, Miles, and the rest of them get their happy EVER after.

Goodreads Synopsis:
Everlasting is the sixth and final installment of the epic love story that has enchanted readers across the world. Ever and Damen have spent centuries facing down bitter rivals, jealous friends and their own worst fears-all in the hope of being together forever. Now in Everlasting, their destiny is finally within reach.

Will they be united-or torn apart forever? Readers will finally discover the truth in this anxiously awaited conclusion.

Release date is June 7th, 2011 by St. Martins Griffin.


Ashley

Nevermore Review

AUTHOR: Kelly Creagh
PUBLISHER: Atheneum
PAGES: 543
SERIES/STAND ALONE: Series (I believe)

OUTLINE: Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game.

Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look.

Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life.

As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind.

Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares.

His life depends on it.

STARTED:
FINISHED: 2-8-11

MY THOUGHTS:
First and foremost, for all you out there that love or hell even like Edgar Allan Poe in any way I recommend reading this book. If you don't know much about him there are references in it.. that help you to understand him better. No need to read a memoir on him because this is more of a fun way. So if you're like me, and don't know a whole lot about him or some of his other works that aren't "The Raven", "The Tell-Tale heart", "Annabell Lee" or a few others then this book helps with that. It goes in to detail about his life. (Not like full on detail, but just enough) This makes me want to go and read some of the books I have about him. I think I have his complete poetry, and another one I bought last year at HPB. Anyways, enough about Poe on to the rest of the review. I told you easily distracted.

I'm not very good at reading almost 600 pages because I'm easily distracted, and want to move on to other things. This is one of those books that was well worth the 543 pages of reading. I honestly didn't want to stop reading it, but after awhile my eyes started hurting so I had to put it down. Just to pick it back up again. :)

Why did I love it you ask besides the above mentioned reasons?

I love how Isobel and Varen's relationship didn't just BAM happen. It took its time, and it developed casually in my opinion. They are complete opposites as well Isobel is the perky cheerleader, with the star football player boyfriend, the popular friends. Even with all that though she seemed different as a character. Like there was more to her. Then you have Varen who is the gothy, mysterious boy who people like to make up rumors/stories about. (Poor guy some of the stuff they say about him. I would have him over Brad anyday. Just saying!) Then you had some of Isobel's popular friends. I'm sorry, but they are not your friends if they treat you that way just because you make a few friends who are different. I ab-so-freakin-lutely hate that. I had that happen to me in middle school I think. I wasn't in the popular crowd, but still same difference. (What does same-difference mean?) Anyway I made friends with certain people, and then a friend I'd been friends with since like 2nd grade stopped talking to me. What the hell is up with that? Granted I occasionally talk to her now. It still was hurtful. I loved Gwen's character as well. She kind of just pops out of nowhere. She's like the odd girl who becomes the one person wo Isbobel could talk to, and who tells you like she sees it. I think there is a little bit of a love triangle in the book with Brad, Varen, and Isobel. Which is fine most books have that. You can already tell whos side I'm on. :) I love me some silent types. I must admit I did get irritated with Reynolds. I'm not sure exactly who he was (maybe I have somewhat of an idea) but he would pop up at the weirdest times, and never fully answer Isobels question she asked. It was always him answering a question with another question, or something that was beyond Isobels understanding. Crazy guy! Yeah so that was my character analysis. :)

Not only did I love the characters, but the storyline itself kept me wanting more. At first it was just about the project, and I think Isobel trying to learn about Varen. Then after awile I think things escalated for her, and weird things start happening to her and around her. Her reality started to become more twisted. Her perception of things became distorted. Was she just dreaming, was it all in her mind, or is it in fact real? One minute she'd be in one place the next she'd be somewhere completely different. Did Varen have something to do with it. What was he hiding in his notebook? I think that's what kept me reading.

I think it wrapped up nicely as well. It's not one of those that leaves you on a complete cliffhanger. Maybe the epilogue at the end did a little. Hum. It would do well in my opinion as one book (although I'm completely looking forward to the second one that's apparently not coming til 2012. Such a long time.)

I've seen somewhere that the bookcover used to be a little different being that Varen had a lip ring. They shouldn't have messed with that. I think it would have made the cover sexier. :)

That is all I think I'm out of words to say for it. It was hard for me to write this. It took what a few days for me to get this out. Hopefully it was worth it, and I helped someone.


This is officially right up there with my VA series. You know if I say that then I must love it. :) I'm definitely going to have to buy me a copy of it since I got it from the library.

QUOTES:
-Aye, aye, O Captain, My Captain (Isobel)
Right era. Wrong poet. (Varen)

-What was this? Parent-daughter conference night? (Isobel)

-Why the snap-crackle-pop didn't you call me back? (Gwen)

-What the hell is that? (Varen)
Uh....Sloppy Joe. (Isobel)
Hmmm...May he rest in piece. (Varen)

-Yeah, well I tried to explain that my mind powers don't work on Tuesdays. (Varen)

-And now your dating a vampire? You know they bite right? (Danny)

-How can he be a vampire when he knows so much about slayers? (Danny)
Danny. (Isobel Mom)
Just saying (Danny)

-Isobel! (Sam-Dad)
Sam, stop yelling at her. (Mom)
If this were in Japanese, it could so be an anime. (Danny)

-We're doing the project on Poe. (Varen)
Hey wasn't that the guy who married his cousins or somethin? (Gwen) (I totally learned something because I had no idea that he actually did when I went to look stuff up about him)
Don't tell me he didn't cause I know he did. (Gwen)
And wasn't he the one who sliced off his ear, and mailed it to his girlfriend? (Gwen)
Van Gogh (Varen)
Van Gogh...Edgar Allan Poe. Close Enough. (Gwen)

-That's Slipper. (Vare)
Oh my gosh, he's gorgeous. (Isobel)
She. (Varen)
Don't let the elegance act fool you. She farts. (Varen) (Varen talking about his Siamese Cat)

-Could she really stop the play herself? Or would she get flattened into cheerleader pizza? (Isobel thinking)

-Honestly, you'd think I was sending you off as a virgin sacrifice. (Gwen)

-Ah, Var-obel. (Mr Swanson) (This just made me laugh because of all the putting names together they actually do in magazines)

-When there is no way, you must make a way (Reynolds)

-Whoops. Need a hand? (Pinfeathers)
Oh, wait, I already gave you one of those today, didn't I? (Pinfeathers)

-But, you have to understand, Isobel, there is always that fine line. Between doing what we want...and doing what we're told. (Pinfeathers) (Very insightful...and then...)
Open this door, and no matter what, you'll never close it. (Pinfeathers)
Kind of like you and your mouth. (Isobel) (You get this a smart ass remark..love it)


5 OF 5 STARS (my pictures aren't working)

Happy reading and blogging
Ashley

Book Review Party by Cym

In My Mailbox 15: Thank You Kristi Edition

Hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren



HPB:
Need by Carries Jones
Captivate by Carries Jones
The Hollow by Jessica Verday
The haunted by Jessica Verday

Wonderous Strange by Lesley Livingston
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble
Sea Change by Amee Friedman
Sucks to be me by Kimberly Pavley
The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogle Fredrick

Glass by Ellen Hopkins
Gaurdian of the dead by Karen Healey
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Fearscape by Simon Holt

Won:
Audio books- Immortalis Series Katie Salidas
Bookmarks- Hybrids of 2050, Hunted of 2060

Movies:
True Blood Second 2
The O.C Season 3
Chicken Little
Iron Man

*Sidenote* I love doing the IMMs. I love being able to maybe put some different books on ya'lls TBR list just like when I watch everyone elses. If it weren't for some of these MeMe like this one that Kristi posts I wouldn't know about all these books. I wouldn't be able to say "Hey I've heard about that book from IMM post, and it's gotten great reviews when I check it out on GR (or maybe not so good reviews, but I like to read for myself to see.) I think I'll try it." So Kristi I appreciate the IMM you do weekly I'm always finding new books to add to my list because of what you do, and everyone who adds to this meme. Thank you!

Follow Friday (17) Blog Hop (16)

BOOK BLOG HOP
Tell us about one of your posts from this week and give us a link so we can read it (review or otherwise)!"
Hum I didn't do any kind of reviews, but here are two things.
My bookshelf tour 1: I had this suggestion from a friend on here, and I thought it was a cool idea so I did a little Vlog of my shelves. :)

Overview: Reviews and Upcoming Interview: This is pretty much what it says an overview of what I've been thinking, and what I plan on doing next week. Which means you should come back because it just might be worth it. :)

FOLLOW FRIDAY

What is your favorite romance hero-type? Stereotype wise. Do you like the strong silent type or the brute macho man?

I'm Definitely going to have to say the strong, silent type. :) This may be due to the fact that I just finished Nevermore, and loved Varen to pieces. I like the mysterious-ness of the guys. I'm sorry  but the whole macho what not is not my cup of tea. They seem more like the type to be abusive, and WAY overprotective like Ren from Nightshade. I know in the end it would probably be better to have a strong macho guy around if your in trouble, but what if they cause the trouble? I just started Never Cry Werewolf, and I'm liking Austin already. He seems like he fits the silent persona for now anyways. (I'm only like 70 pages into the book...mind you)

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING AT BOOKAHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Reviews:

None-(Sorry)

Reads:

Nevermore-Finished

The adoration of Jenna Fox-Finished

The Bleeders-Reading (computer)

Delirium- Reading (computer)

Never Cry Werewolf- Reading (Library)

EXTRAS:

Bookshelf Tour

An Overview of Interviews and Reviews

Cover Reveal: Bloodlines

Top 10 Tuesday

Here's what I'm thinking (rant)

In my mailbox 14

Snow Video of Texas

Overview? Interview and reviews

This is going to be a quick little overview of what I'm thinking because I'm actually tired, and want to cuddle up in my covers, watch some Dead like me, and sleep until I have to get up at 8am and work. :)

I got to do my FIRST interview today with Pam Langsam, Author of Vegas Dazzle, which was freaking awesome. At least I thought it was I hope she felt that it was good. Anyways, I have to figure it all out on how I want to write on here because I got to do it over the phone. Is that not cool?  I was nervous as hell, and my voice was shakey, and so were my hands. Lol. (Which was even funner. The phone interview part not the shakey hands. Is funner a word?)  So I had to make notes, and I have to decipher what I wrote. :) I can say with the interview I will be putting some other things with it dealing with the book of course. So you must read if you want to know my secret. (Which isn't really a secret because I posted it on another post. So if you read that then you know what I'm talking about.) I plan on getting this up in a few days or maybe next week because I have a few other posts. *cough* reviews *cough* I need to work on. Now with that being said.....

I'm working on my reviews for Nevermore and The Adoration of Jenna Fox. I promise I haven't forgotten, and I feel bad because I haven't posted any reviews in awhile. It's a book blog and I should do that in my opinion. I just can't seem to find the right words, or put them into the right form. Maybe, I'm just thinking to hard about it. I have no idea. You ever had that problem? Where you just can't seem to find those right words to express how you feel? I loved the books it's just putting the loving into words which gets me everytime. Nevertheless I will get it done. Which by the time that happens I'll probably have two or three other reviews to do, and I'm back in the same circle. This circle is a vicious little beast.

Okay seriously now I'm done. I need some sleep. Goodnight and good books. :)

Ashley

My book shelf tour: Num Uno

Alright here it is My Bookshelf Tour Number Uno.
Fyi- It gets darker at like my last two shelves sorry about that. :)

I could explain all my shelves here, but I kind of do that in the video so I won't bore you with that reading. There are some pictures though in order.

The first bookshelves (built in) I show you are in my hallway. There's 6 shelves, but the shelf on the bottom is still home to pictures until I get more books.

  

The second bookshelves (built in) were put (well built in I should say) over in the corner out of the way of everything.

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. I always enjoy showing you parts of my life. :)

(On a side note: I know I haven't done any reviews lately, but I just finished Nevermore and The Adoration of Jenna Fox. So I'm working on those two. Then I'm almost done with Delirium and The Bleeders so those will be up soon as well. :) I Promise I haven't forgotten the reviews.)