tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89583237618292048902024-03-13T09:53:31.017-04:00Oh My Books! - Book BlogA blog about books, I review young adult and adult books.Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.comBlogger871125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-23942377846360217582021-03-01T11:13:00.001-04:002021-03-01T11:13:08.838-04:00Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Silver Flames
by Sarah J. Maas(A Court of Thorns and Roses #4) Goodreads | Amazon
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-57655475626898196102018-11-06T19:42:00.003-04:002018-11-06T19:42:36.941-04:00Book Review: Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas
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The Final installment to the Throne of Glass series.
Captured by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin is trapped inside an iron box in a secret location, with seemingly no hope for escape. As she endures months of torture, her friends scatter to different fates. Without Aelin to protect them, soldier Aedion and Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-11558818546425920892018-07-18T08:00:00.000-04:002018-07-18T08:00:02.537-04:00WoW: Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas
Expected publication: October 23rd 2018 by Bloomsbury YA
Goodreads | Amazon
The Final installment to the Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-61418833241818802732018-05-10T09:23:00.001-04:002018-05-10T09:23:05.764-04:00Book Review: A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Frost and Starlight
(A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1)
by Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads | Amazon
The Winter Solstice. In a week. I was still new enough to being High Lady that I had no idea what my formal role was to be. If we'd have a High Priestess do some odious ceremony, as lanthe had done the year before. A year. Gods, nearly a year since Rhys had called in his bargainGaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-55127963063560610152018-04-30T09:35:00.000-04:002018-04-30T09:35:07.118-04:00 Book Review: Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas
Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads | Amazon
You should read first:
Throne of Glass
Crown of Midnight
Heir of Fire
Queen of Shadows
Empire of Storms
I admit
Chaol isn't my favorite character from this series, so I wasn't sure I was
going to like Tower of Dawn, which follows the story of Chaol and Nesryn in
Antica.
The
first chapters didn't really Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-88776546933799164582018-04-04T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-04T06:00:26.109-04:00WoW: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1)
by Sarah J. Maas
Expected publication: May 1st 2018 by Bloomsbury YA
Pre-Order @ Amazon
The Winter Solstice. In a Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-63915505804452516072018-04-03T14:45:00.000-04:002018-04-03T14:45:05.577-04:00Tell Me Something Tuesday: How often do you actually start reading a hot new release the day it hits shelves?
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings where they discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog.
This week's topic: How often do you actually start reading a hot new release the day it Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-91142447493430300172018-04-02T17:02:00.001-04:002018-04-02T17:02:18.244-04:00Book Review: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads | Amazon
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't.
With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, andGaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-4923326106166191742018-03-29T13:54:00.000-04:002018-03-29T13:54:04.666-04:00Book Review: Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas
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The queen has returned.
Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past…
She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-53896453245759906992018-03-28T12:50:00.002-04:002018-03-28T13:36:26.348-04:00Book Review: Bound in Flames by Milly Taiden
Bound in Flames (Drachen Mates #1) by Milly Taiden
Goodreads | Amazon
Morgan Polley is an empath who helps people. When she meets Tor and his family of dying dragons, she wants to assist them in finding their mates. Except for Tor’s. She wants to keep him and make lots of babies with the big sexy man. It’s getting hard to remember her objective when her hormones go out of whack around him.Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-35722356190555166742018-03-16T19:31:00.000-04:002018-03-16T19:31:23.667-04:00Book Review: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) - Sarah J. Maas
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) by Sarah J. Maas
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Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak―but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life―and her future―forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-72142368047908187942018-03-12T06:00:00.000-04:002018-03-12T06:00:25.671-04:00Guest Post: My Favourite Hotel Experience by Caroline James #boomervillehotel @CarolineJames12 @rararesources
My working background is in the hospitality industry and I’ve had some wonderful hotel experiences over the years. I’ve been fortunate to stay at some truly great places, from modest B&B’s to sumptuous, luxurious hotels. But my favourite hotel experience was in southern Ireland at Acton’s Hotel in lovely Kinsale.
My all-time hero, the enigmatic chef, Keith Floyd stayed at Actons when he Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-2926735354112387132018-03-06T06:00:00.000-04:002018-03-06T06:00:20.245-04:00Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Book Quotes
This is a weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Everyone is welcome to join!
Today's list is: Favorite Book Quotes
“I'm not a criminal,” said Paddington, hotly. “I'm a bear!”
― Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington
“Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it.”
― Veronica Roth, Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-84079489885513276362018-03-01T18:22:00.000-04:002018-03-16T13:08:57.247-04:00Book Review: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) - Sarah J. Maas
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) - Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
"A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached.
It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend."
From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his ChampionGaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-30613040622448304832018-02-27T06:00:00.000-04:002018-02-27T06:00:41.047-04:00Tell Me Something Tuesday: When is your favorite time to read?
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings where they discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog.
This week's topic: When is your favorite time to read?
I don't know if I have a Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-13270867776989176652018-02-26T13:44:00.001-04:002018-02-26T13:44:56.764-04:00Book Review: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
Published August 7th 2012 by Bloomsbury USA Children's
Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-86872903462410963002018-02-20T19:22:00.001-04:002018-02-20T19:22:57.221-04:00Movie Review: Black Panther
I loved Black Panther! It wasn't my favorite Marvel's superheroes movie, but it was different and exciting.
T'Challa is a great leader and I can see him as a great avenger. He cares for his nation, his people, but is intelligent and calm. You won't see him fighting without a cause or if it isn't really necessary. He is the perfect person to carry the honor to be the Black Panther. He's Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-3351520674659376322018-02-17T11:20:00.001-04:002018-02-17T11:20:22.401-04:00Book Review: Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern #1) by Anne McCaffrey
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern #1) by Anne McCaffrey
Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
HOW CAN ONE GIRL SAVE AN ENTIRE WORLD?
To the nobles who live in Benden Weyr, Lessa is nothing but a ragged kitchen girl. For most of her life she has survived by serving those who betrayed her father and took over his lands. Now the time has come for Lessa to shed her disguise—and Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-9968381484173873252018-02-16T06:00:00.000-04:002018-02-16T06:00:02.127-04:00Cover Reveal + Giveaway: A Falling Friend & A Forsake Friend @rararesources
A FALLING FRIEND
There are two sides to every friendship.
After spending her twenties sailing the globe, making love on fine white sand, and thinking only of today, Teri Meyer returns to Yorkshire – and back into the life of childhood friend Lee. Plus, there’s the new job, new man – or three – and the guaranteed lump sum of a bursary for her academic research piece on the way. Life is Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-54366044838836486742018-02-08T06:00:00.000-04:002018-02-08T06:00:49.644-04:00Guest Post: Reluctant Courage by Rica Newbery
Please welcome author Rica Newbery and her new book:
Reluctant Courage
A Family’s Struggle to Survive in Nazi Occupied Oslo
By Rica Newbery
Amazon | Book Venture
It is 1942 in Oslo, two years into the Nazi occupation of World War II.
Maria is used to struggling with food rations, bickering daughters, and her husband’s frequent absences from home with police work. She is Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-5048493105763329072018-02-06T11:35:00.000-04:002018-02-06T11:35:16.714-04:00Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Have Been On My TBR The Longest And I Still Haven’t Read #TopTenTuesday
This is a weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Everyone is welcome to join!
Today's list is: Books That Have Been On My TBR The Longest And I Still Haven't Read
The one I really want to read soon from this list is Inheritance. Maybe because I want to finish this series, and also becase I'm worried that I left the book on my room in Venezuela and I don't know Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-63418284526142334212018-02-03T11:18:00.002-04:002018-02-03T14:09:29.641-04:00The 5 best TED Talks about books and reading
I love TED Talks. I have learned a lot from them, and what I like most about them is that they are short, and can be about everything. Even books!
That's why I wanted to share with you the best 5 TED talks about books and reading:
How books can open your mind | Lisa Bu
My year reading a book from every country in the world | Ann Morgan
Why a good book is a secret door | Mac Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-32024523462522106942018-01-21T06:00:00.000-04:002018-02-02T13:16:27.046-04:00Tv Series Review: Fuller House
I remember watching Full House when I was a kid, but I guess I didn't care a lot about it. But now I'm obsessed with Fuller House and made my husband watch it too haha.
Fuller House is sweet, goofy, soppy and heartwarming. All the girls are adults now and trying to raise their children, sometimes with the help of their father and uncles. I love to see all the craziness in their house, trying Gaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-17909938830449594102018-01-16T19:00:00.000-04:002018-01-16T19:00:04.307-04:00Cover Reveal: The Best Boomerville Hotel by Caroline James @CarolineJames12 #boomervillehotel @rararesources @ChocLituk @RubyFiction
The Best Boomerville Hotel by Caroline James
PUB DATE: 13 March2018 | PAGES: 320est
Let the shenanigans begin at the Boomerville hotel …
Jo Docherty and Hattie Contaldo have a vision – a holiday retreat in the heart of the Lake District exclusively for guests of ‘a certain age’ wishing to stimulate both mind and body with new creative experiences. One hotel refurbishment later andGaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958323761829204890.post-47627244816139196662018-01-14T06:00:00.000-04:002018-01-14T06:00:50.417-04:00Movie Review: Paddington 2
I loved the first Paddington movie, but I wasn't sure if Paddington 2 was going to be good. Thankfully, it was great and I loved it even more!
This time, Paddington is looking for a job to earn money and buy his aunt a beautiful London book. It's not as easy as it seems, and when someone steals the book, the police think it was Paddington.
Paddington being as charming as always seems toGaby Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.com4