The Bookworm: July 2009

NOTICE BOARD!!!!

Anything new or "probably mainly old" :) will be displayed here if you have anything that you wish to be displayed here, then let me know.
~*~First of all the contributors of this blog, if you did not already know should pick a name, something that suits you with one of these titles preceding it:

The Library, Librarian, or maybe even just Library

~*~Try to contribute regularly by writing reviews with pictures included of the recent read books that you just had to share; or even the ones that maybe were not your favorites, to warn other readers to stay away, or to encourage to read of course!
~*~ Perhaps we should have special days where everyone who is a contributor writes a post on here about a book that they are currently reading, whether or not they have finished it? What do you think of that? Comment on the Notice board post about any thoughts that you may have. This will have to be worked out in further detail. Any and many suggestions are welcome!
~*~ If you have any favorite books or book series that are not included in the "Favorite Books" box on the right hand side, please let me know and I will add them.
~*~ This is the blank spot for any other News you, my fellow worms would like to share, including any ideas that you may have for different things that could be done with or for this blog. :) I look forward to hearing from you soon.
~Librarian Serenity

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

(FOR THE MONTHLY BOOK REVIEWS)

I LOVE this book! That really sums it up. I love the manners, the language, the clothing and the time period. I love how a gentleman would stand every time a lady would enter the room. I love how a ball was the advent of the month and how you would ride in a carriage instead of a Honda. It was such a simpler time. But I'm rambling now, so I guess I should talk about the book now. That's what this is about, right? lol

The story is about Elizathen Bennet and her four sisters, her mother, her father and two gentleman who will change there lives forever. Mr. Bingly, a handsome young gentleman, comes to live in the country near the Bennet family. Soon he falls in love with Jane Bennet, the oldest and most prettiest of all the sisters. But his friend, Mr. Darcy, may put a end to that. For Mr. Darcy seems a cold, proud man who looks down at everyone, especially Elizabeth. But despite social differences and fortune, they find themselves in a place that neither one thought could be possible. (This is a romance, so it's kind of obvious. lol) It is such a pleasure to read, I love it when I have nothing to do and I grab my copy and go snuggle up in a chair and start to read. It's almost magical. There are also two movies of P&P that I love as well. There is one from 1995 with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle and one from 2005 with Matthew MacFadyen and Keira Knightley. Both are really good. Thank you for reading my little post here and thank you Librarian Serenity. Have a wonderful week and enjoy the sun!

~~~The Library Elf

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Artemis Fowl and Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident By: Eoin Colfer

(FOR THE MONTHLY BOOK REVIEWS)

Well recently I had a long road trip and wanted to read something along to way, but unfortunately I am one that can't read very much in that kind of setting. So, I picked up two Audio books from the library. Several friends had already recommended the Artemis Fowl series to me, but I had never gotten around to actually reading them. Now I've listened to the first two and can't wait to go back to the library to either check out the third in audio form or snatch the book up.
If you enjoy fantasy, then please read these if you haven't already. *said with a hint of an Irish accent*
I don't want to say much about these, because that would be considered giving the whole story away, but I will say this: Fantasy books with a genius twist and layered with at least a hint of sarcasm! :) Enjoy!
~Librarian Serenity
P.s. I love audio books and could go off on a nice bunny trail about why, but I'll spare you for the time being. :)