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Showing posts with label Current Challenge. Show all posts

Apr 22, 2011

"Whisper Stories in my Ear" Challenge [Audiobook Challenge] 2011

Bewitched Bookworms


I LOVE listening to audiobooks: when I don't want to turn on the light to read, when I'm walking to uni, on the bus somewhere, anywhere... So, I when heard about this international challenge, I knew it was for me!

The goal is to listen to 12+ audiobooks. Here's my list (I reserve the right to change it as I please):
  1. Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White. Narrated by Emily Eiden.
  2. Incarceron, by Catherine Fisher. Narrated by Kim Mai Guest. 
  3. Saving Francesca, by Melina Marchetta. Narrated by ---.
  4. The Piper's Son, by Melina Marchetta. Narrated by ---.
  5. Linger, by Maggie Stiefvater. Narrated by Jenna Lamia, Dan Bittner, Pierce Cravens, Emma Galvin.
  6. Infinite Days, by Rebecca Maizel. Narrated by Justine Eyre.
  7. Personal Demons, by Lisa Desrochers. Narrated by Sara Barnett, Michael Nathanson.
  8. The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks. Narrated by Scott Sowers, Pepper Binkley.
  9. Storm Glass, by Maria V. Snyder. Narrated by Jennifer Van Dyck.
  10. The Dead of Night, by John Marsden. Narrated by Suzi Dougherty. 
  11. Blue Bloods, by Melissa de la Cruz. Narrated by Christina Moore.
  12. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, by J. R. R. Tolkien. Narrated by Richard Inglis.
  13. The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. Narrated by Neil Gaiman.
  14. Crusade, by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié. Narrated by ---.
This challenge is hosted by Bewitched Bookworms.
*Edit: Thanks to Diana Peterfreund, for bringing to my attention the fact that her book is not an AB. I can use the time I'd have used looking for Rampant, for something else, like reading another book!

May 15, 2010

The Vampire Diaries Season Finale! Come and discuss!

OH. MY. GOD.
:D
Could TVD's finale have been more awesome? Seriously.
If you still haven't seen it, then don't read any further.
OK, so, when I started reading the first book, I was Team Stefan.
Later, I went from hating Damon, to kinda liking him.
In TVD: Dark Reunion, I was definitely Team Damon!
And in the TV show, aahhhhh!

So, I'm assuming you've all seen this episode, since you're reading this.

Here's a little recap:

Isobel, Elena's birth and vampire mother, gave John, who happens to be Elena's birth father, the invention that disables all vampires, exposing them to The Council.

This is something that the writers of the show came up with, since it's not in the book, but it's a cool twist. Isobel is such a bitch, it's fun to hate her!

Elena's little brother, Jeremy, is still mad at her for having lied to him about the vampires.
Stefan and Damon tell him it wasn't her fault.

OK, so, in the books Elena has a little sister, Margaret.
In the TV show, they changed her for an emo teenage brother, called Jeremy.
While this brings an interesting relationship between him and Elena, he can be really annoying sometimes!
Still hurting over Vicky's death, who wasn't supposed to die so soon.
Come on dude! We get it, but find something useful to do! She died like ten episodes ago!
Anna's here, and she's waaay better than Vicky.

It's Founder's Day, and Elena, being a descendant of a founding family, is on the parade.
Stefan confronts Damon, telling him Elena's his, and that history won't repeat itself.
Aaaand, here comes Elena, looking exactly like Katherine.
The Salvatore brothers drool a little over her.

I still think that they should've casted a blond Elena, since in the book she's blond.
But I like Nina as Elena, she's very strong and powerful on the screen.
Plus, she's gorgeous!
Nooot liking the dress, though.
It could have been better without that green thing.And the red flower?
What, she's descendant from Spanish people?
'Cause that's what she looks like.

But Paul...They always dress him exactly like Stefan.

Ian, I'm so happy they chose you. You are the perfect Damon!

Poor Damon's left to watch Elena and Stefan parading. He's smiling but we all know he's hurting inside.

And that's why I'm Team Damon.

He spots Bonnie among the crowd, and walks over to her. He thanks her for what she's done, un-casting the spell Emily had put on the invention.

Ok, I hated this. First, they leave Meredith out of the show
(if you haven't read the books, Meredith is Elena's and Bonnie's friend. She's the one that's always calm and collected),
and then they turn Bonnie into this?
Book Bonnie would have never, ever lied to Elena.
I loved the innocent Book Bonnie, and liked the spicy TV Bonnie.
But I don't like TV Bonnie anymore.
She'll have to do a lot to regain my trust again.


Matt's still angry at Tyler, with good reason, and Caroline tells him that it'll take a while before Matt forgives him.

:D
Loving this pic, it tells so much of what's to come!
I don't want to say too much because there might be people reading this who haven't read all the books, but I'm reaally looking forward to the next season!

John activates the device, exposing all the vampires, who are caught by policemen and taken to an old building. Damon's among them, and so is Anna.
Anna had given Jeremy a phial with her blood, and told him that if that blood was on his system when he died, he'd turn into a vampire.

John kills Anna and sets the building on fire.
Mayor Lockwood is trapped there too.
But how could he? Does this mean he's a vampire?

HAHAHA
I know why! Do you?

(I couldn't find any more pics, so you're gonna have to remember what I'm talking about)

Bonnie comes along, stopping Elena from entering the burning building.
She casts a spell, helping Stefan take Damon out of there.

Still not liking you, missy.

The vampires in the building die.
Elena goes to the school to get her stuff, Stefan goes home.
Damon goes to see Elena.
Aaaannnnnnnd!
Elena and Damon kiss on her front door!
Aunt Jenna opens the door and asks Elena to come inside.
:O

I loved how he touched his lips after she'd gone inside.
That was a major swoon moment for me.

And Jenna, that was wrong what you did there, woman!

Jeremy drinks Anna's blood, and swallows a bottle of Elena's happy pills.

That, I saw coming. It'll be interesting to see how that turns out.

John tells Elena how sorry he is for what he's done, and we learn the truth about Elena.
She's actually Katherine!

*mouth hanging open*

WHAAAAAAAT?

Loved the "Hello, John. Goodbye, John."!

Katherine's not supposed to appear until the, like, third book I think.
That was a serious cliffhanger right there.

When Jenna found 'Elena' kissing Damon, she actually asked Katherine inside!

At this point, I looked like a fish out of water. My mouth opened and closed and my eyes were huge.

I felt so bad for Damon, who thought he'd actually kissed Elena! But this helped him realise how much he actually loves her, and will be great when it's time to confront Katherine, 'cause he'll be on Elena's side.

So, we're left wondering what'll happen with Katherine in Elena's home, what Elena'll do if she sees her (personally, I think Katherine will sneak out before this happens. The whole point in her being back is to get the Salvatore brothers back, if I remember correctly. So, she wouldn't want to be exposed so easily).

Damon's love for Elena is now confirmed. So what will he do?

Stefan... nothing much there.
He's just as overprotective of Elena as always.

Jeremy!
Will he turn, or die?

Tyler, I almost forgot!
Did you see his eyes? Beautiful, well done!

Caroline, will you become what I know you'll become in the next season?
Probably.

And Bonnie, will you still be a bitch, or will we forgive you?


Leave your thoughts in a comment below and let's discuss!



This post is part of the Vampire Diaries Challenge hosted by Amy at My Friend Amy.

May 2, 2010

2010 Debut Author Challenge

The Story Siren


I just decided to join this challenge, hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren, because many of the books I'm reading have just been released or they will be, and after reading the challenge's guidelines, I noticed that I, being an International blogger, can list books released years before too. Which is great because I don't have the same access to those books published in this year as most of you do.

So, here's my list for the challenge. I reserve the right to change it any time.

1. The Iron King, by Julie Kagawa (2010)
2. The Iron Daughter, by Julie Kagawa (2010)
3. Manifest, by Artist Arthur (2010)
4. Moonlight, by Rachel Hawthorne (2009)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

I seriously hope I can finish this challenge!
Wish me luck!
Ella

Feb 9, 2010

Aussie Author Challenge (Aussie Month Post)

Bookwordlover's hosting a very interesting Challenge:
The Aussie Author Challenge

THE RULES:
1. Write a challenge sign-up post on your blog. In that post provide a link to this original post acknowledging Booklover Book Reviews and put this Challenge Button on your sidebar, linking the button to my challenge post.

2. Add your name and the direct link to your AUSSIE AUTHOR CHALLENGE sign-up post in the Mister Linky list below. (here, not in this blog).

3. Decide which Aussie authors you will read in 2010, although you can change your book titles or challenge level at anytime!

4. Each time you read and review a book as part of this challenge, share this with other challenge participants by adding a direct link to your book review to the list at this post AUSSIE AUTHOR CHALLENGE Book Reviews.

Challenge starts 1 January 2010 and ends 31 December 2010

There are 2 challenge levels - TOURIST and FAIR DINKUM!

TOURIST - Read and review 3 books by 3 different Australian authors.
FAIR DINKUM - Read and review 8 books by Australian authors (a minimum of 5 different Australian authors).
Need help deciding which Aussie Authors are going to be on your list?

To get you started, Abebooks provides a great list of Australian Authors and book titles. Authors include Peter Carey, David Malouf, Tim Winton, Markus Zusak, Peter Temple, Shane Maloney, Kerry Greenwood, Gregory David Roberts, Frank Moorhouse and Kate Grenville just to name but a few...

***********

I'm joining (can't tell you if i'll succeed or fail. fail, most likely).
My Level will be TOURIST.

1. Tomorrow, When The War Began, by John Marsden
2. That's Why I Wrote This Song, by Susanne Gervay (currently reading)
3.

I hope to find some interesting titles to read.
Any recommendation?

Jan 20, 2010

Read Your Name Challenge 2010


i'm joining this, where the challenge is to read your name in book title first letters, ultimately spelling out your name.

here i'll list the books i'll be reading/have read during the challenge.

i hope i finish it, because last time i didn't.
#challengefail

The challenge runs from Jan. 1st 2010, to Dec. 31st 2010. You may join at any time.

E: Evermore, Alyson Noël.
L: Looking for Alaska, John Green.
L: Love You, Hate You, Miss You, Elizabeth Scott.
A: Abarat (Book 1), Clive Barker.

(list may change during the course of the challenge)

i'm only reading 4 because i'm lazy/won't have much time when i start uni.

(thanks to
@typesetjez for helping me pick these books! thanks to Shweta for pointing out that LY,HY,MY is by ES)

Oct 11, 2009

Review: Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion & Ep 5 of the TV Show


<--- Cover for the Spanish version of Dark Reunion

Summary (from Amazon):

Elena
Now she rises from the dead to recreate the powerful vampire trio.

Stefan
Summoned by Elena, he keeps a promise to her and fights the most terrifying evil he's ever faced.

Damon
Joining the brother he once called enemy, Damon battles this new horror with strength, cunning, and deadly charm.


Cover for the 1999 edition, US--->

My Opinion:


I really can't say much without giving away the story. But if you've read the series, you know how Fury ends, with a huge cliffhanger! And this book picks up somewhere you just want to scream "what happened?".
This is by far, the best book in the series.
(To me) these books are way better than Twilight (sorry SM).
I just love the darkness in them, and then the light.
The only thing I have against them is that they're too short.

I just finished this book, and I'm just wowed.

Same thing with the Show's last episode. And I won't be able to watch the following one cause I'll be away! Arghhh!

I have to admit that I've loved Vampire stories ever since watching Buffy and Angel, but this is something completely different. And better!

I'm loving this series, and am happy cause it's starting next 22nd, so I'll be able to show it to my friends, one of them a reader of the books. Can't wait!

Sorry that this is a very fangirly review, but it's just how I'm feeling now.

I have to read the next book and find out what happened to Elena!!!

Happy Sunday!
Ella


(this is part of the L.J. Smith Reading Challenge hosted by My Friend Amy)

Sep 19, 2009

Vampire Diaries Ep 2 (VD Challenge Update)

Last night I watched the second episode of the new TV series The Vampire Diaries.
This update is for the VD Challenge I signed up for.


This scene reminded me of Twilight so much,
I was just waiting to see the golden onion in Elena's hands.
No onion, but a Wuthering Heights book.
What a coincidence...
Elena was like: "You read Emily Bronte?"
And Stefan was like:"Yeeeah..."
awkward


In this scene, in words of the Busy Bee Lauren,
the horse-faced Vicki walks in, and says,
"I know you"

And Damon answers: "Really?" "Yeah, you're Boone from LOST, right?"

"WHAT? No, I'm Stefan's evil broth-"

But Vicki goes:
"Listen up everyone!
BOONE FROM LOST IS HERE!"

And that was the end.

Aug 8, 2009

The Vampire Diaries Challenge

Amy @ My Friend Amy is hosting the L. J. Smith Reading Challenge, which will be a year long challenge, so you can join anytime.

Amy says:
"Let's get something out of the way first, though. The Vampire Diaries is NOT Twilight. It's better. It's not a Twilight rip-off. It came first. Okay."
I agree.
But I still love Twilight though, just in a different way.

So here are all the details to this challenge:
What are we reading? L.J. Smith's The Vampire Diaries!
What are we watching? The Vampire Diaries on the CW!
When do we start? September 1st!
When do we have to finish? August 31st, 2010

The only thing that bothers me here, is that, having read the first two books in the series, I know Elena's meant to be blonde, and Nina Dobrev is far from being that.
(
left to right: Paul Wesley as 'Stefan Salvatore', Nina Dobrev as 'Elena Gilbert', Ian Somerhalder as 'Damon Salvatore')

Here are the books in the series:
The Awakening (here's my review)
The Struggle (here's my review)
The Fury (here's my review)
Dark Reunion
And the ongoing story in
The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Nightfall

She's also having a Button Contest, where you can create a button for this Challenge, and win the 1st book in the series if your button gets chosen!

So, are you joining?
Cause I am, in case you didn't notice... :P

Later,



ps: also, where's Meredith?

Jul 16, 2009

1st in Series Challenge

Guidelines for 1st in Series Challenge 2009

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
2. Read 12 books that are the first in any series. You may read & list your chosen books any time during the year.
3. Challenge begins January thru December, 2009.
4. You can join anytime between now and December 31, 2009

I'll be updating my list of books for this challenge as I read them:

1. Marked, by PC and Kristin Cast
2. The Summoning, by Kelley Armstrong
3.
Vampire Diaries: The Awakening, by L. J. Smith
4.
Los Días Del Venado, by Liliana Bodoc
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Want to join? Go over to J. Kaye's blog and join now!

Jul 12, 2009

August Reading Challenge

Pizza's Book Discussion will be hosting the August Reading Challenge to see which blogger can read the most books in August. I know I won't but I'd like to participate to see how many books I can read. It'll be a cool challenge for me, and since I have time, I was thinking about getting some cool books to read.

I'll be posting this challenge's books here.

If you'd like to join, head over to Pizza's blog by following the August Challenge link above.

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