June monthly wrap-up

This month was absolute success in terms of quantity, however the quality was mediocre.

Books I've read: 6

Pages in total: 2268

Books I've read in June

I've started June by finishing second book in a Mistborn series, by Brandon Sanderson called "The well of ascension". I won't talk much about it, because I'm planning on writing a review of all three books in this series. However I was disappointed and only gave it  2.5 stars out of 5. At that point I was debating whether continue with this series or not. However I forced myself read third one and be done with it. Boy oh boy......I was struggling with "The hero of ages" all month and, only listening the audio book version of it, helped me to finish it in time. In the end I gave it 2.5 stars out of 5.

Also this month I finished "Nugalėtojų principai" by Bado Shafer, that my boyfriend so kindly recommended to me. It is a non - fiction book about self esteem, ways of making your life easier and less stressful. I found this book quite helpful and interesting, however there was parts that was too similar with others self help books. But, hey... I guess you can't invent a bicycle all over again :) so I gave this book a 4 stars out of 5.  

And then came the best part of the month.....I've read this book in one sitting and that book was "The Amityville Horror" by Jay Anson. It is a book based on a true story that happened to Lutz family in 1975. Supposedly their new house was haunted by evil spirit, that made them leave their new home only after 28 days...I don't even have words to describe how much I loved this gem. Maybe because it's supposedly a true story it gave me chills while reading it and few days after I finished it I was jumpy like a rabbit at every sound I heard, that how much this book affected me. So it is no surprise there, that I gave this book 5 stars out of 5. 

After that I started "Red riding hood" by Sarah Blakley - Cartwright and David Leslie Johnson. It's a book based on a movie by the same title. I have nothing much to say, only that one thing that made me cringe was that instalove between Valerie and Peter. And it was like watching movie all over again :) so I gave it 3 stars out of 5. 

Then I decided that I would like to read something funny and fluffy, something summery. That's why I decided to read Sophie Kinsellas "Can you keep a secret ?". And I was not disappointed, it met all of my expectations: it was funny and cute. Yes, there were parts that main character made me roll my eyes, but in conclusion I still gave this book 4 stars out of 5. 

 That's all for now...Happy reading :) 

The Harry Potter tag

As most of you, book lovers, I grew up with stories and movies about Harry Potter and his friends. It was a big part of my young adult years, so I couldn't past an opportunity to do this tag. Here we go:

    1. Favorite book  

It's hard to choose, because I love all of them equally. But if I have to, then it will be first one in the series "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone". I chose this one, because it introduced me with amazing wizardry world.

     2. Favorite movie

Maybe "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"....I loved the atmosphere that it created, it seemed a little bit more dark and...... How cool did the Dementors looked :)

    3.Least favorite book 

I don't think I have one :)

    4. Parts of books/movies that made you cry

For me the hardest part was, when Dumbledore died :( and then Sirius... Just for a record I'm a big cryer, so every book and movie had it's moments where I was on a verge of tears. 

    5. If you could hook up with one of HP character who would it be ? 

Maybe Remus Lupin or Sirius Black :) 

    6. Favorite character

That one is hard... maybe Minerva Mcgonagall :)) she was tough one, but loved her students like a mother. I would like to read story about her :)

    7. What would your Patronus be ?

Honestly I have no idea :) Maybe an owl

    8. If you could have the Resurrection Stone, Invisibility Cloak or the Elder Wand which one would you choose ? 

Invisibility Cloak for sure, just imagine how many frobiden places I could visit :D

9. What House would you be in ? 

I think I would belong in Ravenclaw

10. IF you could meet any member of the cast who would it be ?

Alan Rickman (Severus Snape). 

11. Have you played any of the video games ? 

Shame but no :(

12. IF you were on the Quiddich team whic position would you play ?

I doubt I would get on any team, because of my lack of coordination :)) however I would like to be a seeker. 

13. Were you happy with the ending ?

Yes, I don't have any problem with it :)

14. How much does Harry Potter mean to you ? 

A lot :)

See you soon...Happy reading

June TBR

I know that it's a little bit late, and June already begun, but it is better late than never :)

books for my June tbr

As you can see in the photo, I decided to finish a Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson, by reading a last book "The hero of ages". I won't tell what it is about, because I don't want to spoil you. However I'm planning to write a full series review, so luck up for that. For now all I will say, that I'm a little disappointed with this trilogy.

Also you should know that I'm a fanatic for a horror stories and paranormal stuff, so obvious that "The Amityville horror"  by Jay Ansons became my priority. It is a true story of Lutz family, that after 28 days in their new house, fled from it in terror, leaving all they stuff behind.  I'm determined to read this gem this month.

Lastly I'm not sure if I have much time left this month or not, but I will try to read "Red Riding Hood" by Blakley - Cartwright and Johnson. However I think it will depend of when I'll finish "The hero of ages" as that beast of a book is about 700 pages.

At least for now that is my reading plan for June :)

see you later....happy reading

Introduction

 It's always hard to talk about yourself, at least for me. So, I think, the best way to start, will be giving you main information about me. Here we go......

 My name is Simona and I'm 28 years old. I was born and raised in Lithuania, but now I live in Norway :) 

 As you can guess from my blog title I love books,so most of my posts will be related to them. I'm thinking of writing some reviews, maybe doing some tags, "tbr" lists and monthly wrap ups. But we will see....just go with a flow :)

 However reading is not my only hobby :) also I like crafting especially cross stitching, so maybe I there will be some posts of what I've made, and what I'm planning to do. Moreover I like photography and I share this interest with my boyfriend, so I would be glad to share some photos, off places I've been and things I've seen :)

 I think that's it for now :) If you have some questions, feel free to ask them in comments :)

See you later...happy reading