The Princess from Park-Avenue Princess is giving away The Barbar 1900 Tourmaline Cordless Combo worth $145 courtesy of Barbar, which sells eco friendly hair products. Doesn't it look pretty?
For the Book Blogger Holiday Swap, I got my gift from my Secret Santa, Veens of Giving Reading a Chance, last week. The book she gave me was The Host
by Stephenie Meyer. It's fantastic. I keep seeing this book in the bookstore but didn't buy it because there are way too many unread books at home. But since it's a gift...then it's okay to have it. :D
which contains the songs Love Story and You Belong With Me. And since my phone was next to me, I thought what the heck and sent in my SMS. (Kinda cheesy songs but I like the lyrics and the beat).
by Mary E. Pearson. It's kind of an easy and quick read - I'm on page 72 now. It's about a 17-year-old girl, Jenna Fox who was supposedly in a coma for one and a half years. She woke up not remembering anything about her life before the deep sleep. Her mom is weird and her grandma is even weirder. Jenna strongly feels that they are hiding a very important secret from her.I am out the door in seconds. I am going to school. Tomorrow. I hurry down the walkway. Will Mother change her mind? I glance over my shoulder to make sure she is not following me. Freedom. It feels as crisp and breezy as the open sky. But then I remember her pale face. Her tentative decision. My pace quickens. Distance is my savior. I flee from my closed world into one I haven't met yet.The last sentence is my favourite.
by Beatrice Colin
I've decided to participate in the Book Blogger Holiday Swap this year. I have heard of it last year but didn't get the chance to join in the fun. Perhaps I heard about it a little too late. Not gonna make the same mistake again!
Gracie (2007)
This is the story of a teenager named Gracie Bowen, who lives in South Orange, New Jersey, is crazy about soccer, as are her three brothers and former soccer star father. Although Gracie wants to join her brothers and father in the nightly practices, she is discouraged by everyone except her elder brother, Johnny. Her father does not believe that girls should play soccer and tells her that she is neither tough enough nor talented enough to play with the boys team.
Undeterred, Gracie finds reserves of strength she never knew existed, and persists in changing everyone's beliefs in what she is capable of, including her own. She faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer. But as the beautiful and strong person that she has always been, she also brings her family together in the face of their own tragedy. Written by Anthony Pereyra
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.
{All movie descriptions taken from IMDb}
Zach: Ladies and gentlemen, please. I have something that I'd like to say also. Gabrielle Solis...will you marry me?
Silence. One customer begins to clap, then stops.
Customer: Should I clap?
Gabrielle: No, there will be no clapping! You, moron, come with me!
Read them before? If yes, let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Have a great reading week! :)
A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you and remains a friend. ~Author Unknown
I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. ~ Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986)
Received from nylusmilk:
Thank you so much for sending these two books to me! :)
Bought from the Times Mega Book Sale:
by Mike Mason
An orphan faces an evil magician in this literary fantasy for readers of all ages that probes the depths of good and evil.
The life of ten-year-old Zac Sparks changes overnight when his mother is killed by lightning. He's sent to live in Five Corners with his Aunties, two cruel old hags who obviously don't like him. It isn't long before Zac knows something really strange is going on. Five Corners is populated with weird characters--a midget butler, a girl who doesn't speak, a blind balloon seller, and a mysterious singer who is heard but not seen. Then there's the Aunties' father, Dada. Zac's first encounter with Dada is so terrifying he faints dead away.
The one bright spot is Sky Porter, the proprietor of the general store across the street, a friendly soul who encourages Zac--when the Aunties aren't looking--and shows him a kindness that is sadly lacking from his dismal life. But Sky isn't what he seems either, and when Zac learns Sky's amazing secret he realizes, to his dismay, that this wonderful man may have a very dark side as well.
Discovering that Dada is an evil magician who has found a way to live forever, Zac knows many lives are at stake, including his own. With time running out, he must turn to the one person who might be able to help: Sky Porter. Can Zac trust him?
It's World Animal Day today (Oct 4). I wouldn't know anything about it if I didn't read the newspaper!
I'm now gonna pass on this award to the following five bloggers:
I would really like to give this award to all the book bloggers out there as you're doing a wonderful job (reading, blogging and sharing!) in the book blogging community. All the same, keep up the great work, guys!
I thought I had better get in touch with the latest music. The other day, I came across a blogger whose favourite band is Boys Like Girls. Apparently, this band is coming to Malaysia soon (not sure when) and I don't even know what songs they sing! Nah, it's not like I'm going to attend their concert. Concerts are usually held in Kuala Lumpur or Genting Highlands. They are rarely held in Penang. :(
Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer
Do you know you're unlike any other?
You'll always be my thunder, and I said
Your eyes are the brightest of all the colors
I dont wanna ever love another
You'll always be my thunder
So bring on the rain
And bring on the thunder
Today is a winding road
Tell me where to start and tell me something I dont know, whoa
Today I'm on my own
I can't move a muscle and I can't pick up the phone, I don't know
And now I'm itching for the tall grass
And longing for the breeze
I need to step outside, just to see if I can breathe
I gotta find a way out
Maybe there's a way out
The Blue Umbrella, by Mike Mason from David C. Cook on Vimeo.
About the book:
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!"Look who's talking - Miss Career."
"I can be perfectly happy without having a man hanging around and telling me what to do, if that's what you mean," Ida said. "You just can't depend on them. Take Jamal, for example - going to Singapore during Hari Raya!"
Again Sharifah blushed.
Mira broke the ensuing silence by saying, "Did you hear? Youngest Aunt said Rudi married a widower with two children."
