2014 Goals

Happy New year to my readers. so its 2014 and its a new year and everyone one is looking forward to some new books to read. I want to tell you what my New year goals are and what will be happening in this Blog in 2014.
My goals are:
Read 50 books
Read more Adult and Manga and graphic novels always been interested in this and I want to  at least read one Manga
Read at least 2 Classics I have loads of Austen to read
Keep reading fun so no more TBRS as I don't want to stress myself out I am just going to read and post reviews and reading should be fun.
I want to re read harry potter and finshe at least one series so i have picked Alex rider to finshe in 2014
Do more reviews
I would love to participate in a read -a-thon and do more challenges This year i will be doing the Author A-Z Challenge which I will post as I go.
You tube only I want to interact more with Book tubers but i am a little shy because i do love to talk about books.

I will update every Saturday and Sunday on my written blog and upload on you tube Tuesday and Fridays

War Horse Review (Warning Spoilers)

War Horse
By: Michael Morpurgo
Number of Pages: 182
Published in: 1982
Published By: Egmont
The Blurb: I saw the grey soldiers ahead of us raise their rifles and heard the death rattle of a machine gun.... A powerful story of the truest friendships in the worst of wars from the award-winning master storyteller Michael Morpurgo.
Fave Quote: "Wherever you are , I'll find you, Joey."






"Separated By War Tested by Battle Bound by Friendship"
That's the line on the cover of this Book and it was spot on this is not my first and won't be my last Michael Morpurgo book. I love Morpurgos work he is my all time favorite  children's author. I took my time with this book it may be short but there are moments in this story that will stick with you. If you have watched the film the book may disappoint or it may not but I am not hear to talk about the film that's a sperate entity. War horse as it suggests follows a horse called Joey and you meet Joey at a horse sale and he gets brought by a farmer Mr Narracot and there Joey forms a bond with Albert and Albert is kind to Joey and talks to him even though Joey doesn't understand him all through the book you read Joey's thoughts so he doesn't talk like you expect in some animal books but to me that's more like real life and as a reader its more personal and intimate. Unfortunately World War One Starts and the Army want equipment Horses etc and Albert s father has no choice but to sell Joey to the army and for me thats the first real gut rencing sacrifice that people made and Albert makes and Albert wants to sign up for the army just so he can be with his beloved horse but he is too young and Albert Promises Joey he will find him "Wherever you are I'll find you Joey". The Middle Part of the book is the time Joey spends time with both armies first he spends time training with the British Army were he meets Top-thorn who is another horse and is under the care of Captain Nichols and others. Joey is trained up to go fight on the front line. I like Captain Nichols as he keeps his promise to Albert and sends pictures of Joey. When they get to France they fight they go to No mans land and Murpugo writes this brilliant and builds it up he writes war for children very well and any child or adult will understand what does happen in this chapter of the book.After there time with the British army Joey and Top-thorn then help the German medical army and stay with Emil lie and her grandfather for a bit and again Emil-lie adores Joey and says that she will hide them after the army is finished with them. The medical army leaves the area and the Horses stay until a another German Army Group comes and take Joey and Top thorn to help with taking the massive gun to the front line I didn't like this bit if you have read the book you will understand why. The book then builds up nicely to that Iconic Scene of Joey galloping and getting caught in the wire out in the middle of no-mans land. The movie did Justice and i am glad that the movie kept a lot of the story. The scene with the two soldiers is very funny and heartwarming English and German coming together to help a horse free is such a powerful image and gives hope that 2 sides can work together. This book is about war so it makes sense for such content that this story has a happy ending and the reunion with Albert is a touching once when Albert is describing to his friend who is washing Joey what Joey looks like is funny "He was my Albert and there was no doubt about it he was My Albert " The ending with the grandfather buying Joey at the Horse sale and selling Joey back for a penny was touching and made me smile "I sell you this Horse for one English Penny and for a solemn promise that you will always love this horse as much as my Emile" What a lovely message to children and adults I will sell you a horse in exchange you tell everyone about my granddaughter.
I think Children and Adults would love this book powerful moving and is so believable its a good way to introduce children about war and the sacrifices that were made and still being made today. 5/5

Waterstones book of the year winner is...........

Stoner By John L Williams

Congratulations to Stoner for winning the Waterstones book of the year and all the runners up I will no doubt be reading all the books that were featured in the new year. if you want more information here is the link to the Waterstones Blog http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/pages/waterstones-book-of-the-year/200002113/?utm_source=WBOTY&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=031213

See you in my Next post and enjoy your Christmas :)

November TBR

Hear are my Books I am reading this month so lets start
Along for the Ride By Sarah Dessen
War Horse By Michael Morpurgo
The Color Of Milk By Nell Leyshon
The 5th Wave By Rick Yancey 
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo By Steig Larsson 
Hide and Seek By Ian Rankin

Choose all these books as a doctor who 50th theme TBR can not wait to review I think 3 of these books so look out for that. Have a good reading month.

DIVERGENT TRAILER DIVERGENT TRAILER

OK Guys hear is the link to the Divergent Trailer so enjoy sit back and be amazed
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a530562/divergent-trailer-shailene-woodley-stars-as-tris-prior-video.html

Book News Book News Read all about it

Hello and welcome to Book News your monthly/weekly news in the world of books. I was just on facebook and Waterstones had a link to Writes of Passage I will post link here basicly to clebrate world book day wich next year is the 6th March 2014 put it in your diary they would like you to choose your fave adult and for teenagers teen books so the can compile a list of 50 books  that will change your life so if you want to vote or look at the website here is the link.

http://www.worldbookday.com/writes-of-passage/


In Other Book News

Jenny Colgans Christmas at Rosie Hopkins Sweet shop came out this week just in time for next month so if you want a christmas fix then you can buy the book from amazon and other book sites here is the link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-at-Rosie-Hopkins%C2%92-Sweetshop/dp/0751551805/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364071887&sr=8-1

thats all for this week/month see you soon with my november book TBR/October wrap enjoy and happy reading.

Waterstones Book of the Year 2013 Shortlist

So I got an email this morning from Waterstones because I get email alerts from them plus I have there card and its said Waterstones Book Of the Year so I thought I would tell you guys who is up for this award and the books look pretty darn impressive so here we go.

1. Life After Life By Kate Atkinson
Published: 14/03.2013
Published By: Doubleday
More Info: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/kate+atkinson/life+after+life/9387559/

2. Levels of Life, By Julian Barnes
Published: 04/04/2013
Published By: Jonathan Cape Ltd
More Info: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/julian+barnes/levels+of+life/9537104/

3. The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil By Stephen Collins
Published: 09/05/2013
Published By: Jonathan Cape Ltd
MoreInfo: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/stephen+collins/the+gigantic+beard+that+was+evil/9387173/

4. Maps By Aleksandra Misielinksa and Daniel Misielinski (sorry if I spelled surnames wrong)
Published: 01/10/2013
Published By: Big Picture Press
More Info:  http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/aleksandra+mizielinska/daniel+mizielinski/maps/9606976/

5.Love, Nina: Dispatches from family life By Nina Stibbe
Published: 07/11/2013 (comes out next week)
Published By: Viking
More Info: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/nina+stibbe/love2c+nina/9829235/

6. Stoner By John Williams
Published: 07/05/2012
Published By :Vintage Classics
More Info: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/john+l-+williams/john+mcgahern/stoner/8777459/

So what do you think of the shortlist i do not know much about these books so i will read them to know more and I will update you on the Winner good luck to all these Authors and I can not wait to find out who is Waterstones book of the year 2013 Have you say on the Waterstones Blog link here http://www.waterstones.com/blog/2013/10/waterstones-book-of-the-year-2013-shortlist-announced/?utm_source=BOTYShortlist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3

Enjoy Halloween also on my youtube channel I have posted my Bump in the Night book tag video check it out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZDfLNNGQM
I will be back tomorrow with my Wrap up and November TBR
Happy Reading everyone :)