Oh My Books!

2015 was a good year for me. I traveled a lot, started my own business and got engaged! Also, I completed my 50 books challenge, yay! I read a lot of comics, so that helped, but I'm happy because I read a lot of different books I wouldn't usually read. I still don't know if I'm going to stick with the 50 books challenge for next year or if I'm going to try to read more, still haven't decide. Anyway, here are the books I read:

I loved The Peanuts Movie ! It was cute and funny, just as I was expecting. I like the comics and I remember when I was a kid I had a VHS of another one of their movies, I think it was Snoopy, Come  Home!. I used to watch it over and over again, maybe that's why I liked this new movie. It has the same essence, but the animation is modern and the pace of the story a little bit faster. My boyfriend and I watched it this Christmas and he loved it too. It was the perfect plan for that day, watching Charlie Brown and his friend. Totally recommended!

THE ONE-OF-A-KIND CAT BOOK is a whimsical treat for cat lovers everywhere. Dive into its pages to meet Catalina the narcissistic movie star, Kit the steampunk genius, and Guillaume the macaron chef. Browse through letters, notes, and photos to learn about mystery cats from Svalbard and the Amazon. Follow a detective as he unravels the crimes of “Murder Kitties.” The OOAK Cat Book is a grown-up picture book full of modern themes: a shameless search for fame (or infamy), an obsession with true crime, and our constant need for adventure and kawaii cats. The felines here will guide you to places like Paris, Varanasi, Woodstock, and the Great Barrier Reef. The one-of-a-kind Cat book was totally different from what I've read before. I didn't know what to expect, being a grow-up picture book, but it was very original and enjoyable. It's a compilation of stories about different cats living totally different lives, as celebrities, hippies, travelers looking for adventure...

I love Christmas! This year I've been working a lot so I haven't had time to read the holidays romances I like so much, but at least I've been able to repeat my favorite movies :) Arthur Christmas : If you are looking for a fun and heart warming story, this is it! Arthur is Santa's second son and he loves Christmas. But apparently his family doesn't remember what Christmas is really about...not only gifts. Love Actually : It just has the perfect amount of romance, comedy, reality and a little bit of that magic we all want in our life. Frozen : Let it go! Let it go! We don't have snow over here, so it's fun to watch all that snow but also it is a modern fairy tale, and I love those. It's not exactly about Christmas, but it's about family, and after all, Christmas is about family. There are so many other Christmas movies I like, but those are my favorites and the ones I have to watch this season. Do you have a favorite mov...

I know many of you are excited for this movie. Honestly, who wouldn't? I can't say I am a fan but my fiance and his father are, and they were extremely excited to see this new episode. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the perfect movie for fans and non fans. It was full of action and it keeps you entertained. For the fans, it's the perfect way to remember the old characters but at the same time be curious about Rey, Finn and BB8. There is still a lot of mystery around these characters so don't expect to discover too much about them. But I'm in love with BB8 hehe. I like when female characters are more than just beauties, so that's why I enjoyed seeing Rey and Leia in important roles and physically and psychological strong. I don't want to give spoilers, so go and enjoy your movie. But be prepared for surprises, I'm still at shock with a certain thing that happened, I didn't expect it, at least not so soon....  Of course...

I'm just too excited about this movie! Are you a fan of the Harry Potter universe? I can't believe how my favorite books are now so much more than just books and it's amazing that somehow the excitement is still the same as when I was a little girl waiting for the books to be were released :) Anyway, here is the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them first teaser trailer. Enjoy!

The Holiday #Readathon is over! And I'm proud to say that I read two books and started a third. So that means I'm making two donations, probable three, because you know, it's Christmas! Books read Two books were illustrated so they were pretty easy to read and interesting. I'm really liking more and more comics and graphic novels. The other book is about dragons, so obviously I'm curious about it. I feel happy because last year I couldn't read anything and I really wanted to join this time and actually read!. How did you do on your readathon? Did you read everything you wanted? Are you excited for the Holidays? :)

The Holiday Readathon is starting today! (You still have time to join us !). My reading list: I'm starting with the easy. I have two illustrated books Sol Diaz, a chilean author. I hope to finish those today and start Dragon Rider tomorrow :) Challenges I participated today: Donation challenge @ Actin' Up with Books : For each book I read I'm making a donation to the  Mouth and Foot Painting Artists from Venezuela . The Hello? Inspired Challenge Roger Charlie Publicity Challenge Katie Kacvinsky Challenge Updates Day 1: - Read 2 illustrated books! Yay!

Hello again! You know I LOVE Christmas, we celebrate a lot this holiday over here in Venezuela, no matter what religion you believe in. We all love the lights, the delicious food, the music and the gifts of course.  That's why I love participating in the  Holiday Readathon ! This year it's hosted by Joli @ Actin' Up with Books, and she's keeping the 'donation challenge', which I really like. It's a mini challenge about donating money, food, clothes, whatever you can, and I think it's the perfect way to celebrate Christmas, giving something to someone who really needs it. This year I'm not sure if I can read as much as I want, I'm still getting used to my new job (I work even on saturdays.....ugh) but sunday is election day (which is the perfect day to read because I'm not working). Anyway, my plan is to read 3 books and for each book make a donation to the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists from Venezuela . Their work is amazing and I...

SOUTHERN PEACH PIE AND A DEAD GUY (Poppy Peters Mysteries Book 1) After an injury derails Poppy Peters' ballet career, she gathers the courage to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and attend Calle Pastry Academy in a small-town in Georgia. Poppy has her work cut out for her not only fitting in with her charming (and not-so-charming ) Southern classmates but also proving her worth to her teachers after her first publicly humiliating attempt a making the school's famous peach pie. But Poppy's pastry problems go from bad to worse when she's suddenly accused of stealing expensive black truffles, and her attempt to clear her name goes awry...resulting in her finding a dead body instead! If Poppy's going to survive this culinary experience, she'll need to find the missing truffles and track down a killer, all while honing her baking skills to compete in the school's dessert competition for a coveted pastry internship in Paris. Can Poppy prove she's...

Halloween is coming and I'm sure some of you will like to enjoy this cute and fun movie! I remember watching the first Hotel Transylvania at tv and really enjoyed it, so when I heard there was a second movie I got really excited. It didn't disappoint me! This time Mavis and  Jonathan   get married and have the cutest son Dennys. Dennys is perfect but he seems to be human, not a vampire, and being a little human living in a hotel full of monsters can be very dangerous. So his parents plan to move to California for him to have a normal human childhood but his grandfather Dracula can't accept they move away and is going to do everything for his grandson to release the vampire that must be inside him. Hotel Transylvania 2  was fun and sweet, everybody was laughing and overall we had a great time. Totally recommended for a not-so-scary Halloween.

Deep Dark Fears by Fran Krause Expected publication: September 29th 2015 by Ten Speed Press A charmingly creepy collection of 100 illustrated comics based on idiosyncratic and universal "deep dark fears." We all have weird fears, from getting sliced to ribbons in subway station revolving gate to getting turned around by the wind while swimming and going too far out to sea. Based on the wildly popular eponymous Tumblr, Deep Dark Fears explores our odd, creepy, and hilariously singular fears. Animator, illustrator, and cartoonist Fran Krause brings these fears to life in vividly illustrated comics based on real fears submitted by readers (plus a few of his own). These "deep dark fears" run the gamut from unlikely but plausible to completely ridiculous, highlighting both our deeply human similarities and our peculiar uniquenesses. Most of us have fears, believe it or not. Reading this book I realize I'm not the only one that have weird thoughts and stup...

I was a total failure at Bloggiesta this time....but I have a reason! My mom got really sick and was at the hospital for a few days. We got really worried and scared, but she's slowly getting better. Honestly, I didn't have time to even open my laptop and I wanted to be by her side the whole day. I think I only managed to clean my side bar before she got sick.... Anyway, I decided to keep my  to-do list for next Bloggiesta and hopefully I'll do better :) How was your Bloggiesta? Did you complete all your tasks?

Hello! It's time for Bloggiesta again yay!! I really need to work on my blog, lately I haven't been around a lot but that doesn't mean I'm not coming back :) I just need to organize my time and read more hehe Anyway, here is my to-do list: ❏ write two reviews ❏ update Goodreads ❏ do one mini challenges ❏ clean my sidebar ❏ comment on other Bloggiesta participants blogs ❏ participate in at least one Twitter chat Maybe I'll add more tasks later, but for now that's it. If you want to join Bloggiesta, go here . Wish me luck!!

Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the fire and listen to Christmas carols. ***Pre-order now for only $.99*** Amazon * Barnes and Noble Kobo * iTunes * Smashwords Win amazing books by each of the authors. Enter below to win - nine different books will be given to nine lucky winners. Christmas Makeover by Cami Checketts Amazon bestselling author Chelsea Jamison has been infatuated with Drew Stirling longer than she's loved playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately, all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble when he's near. Drew makes an unexpected visit home to Echo Ridge and their friendship picks up where they left off as they scheme to make a ...

Doujinshi, otherwise known as independent manga in Japan, is rarely published in English. In fact, it's considered underground and quite exclusive in its home country of Japan as well. Let's Eat Ramen and Other Doujinshi Short Stories finally gives western readers an exclusive look at the elusive world of contemporary Japanese doujinshi manga. Let's East Ramen is a three-part tale of Saeki, a girl who loves ramen noodles. At last, she thinks that she has finally found the perfect ramen shop, but the problem is the shop is completely full of old regulars and she can't get in. Will the timid Saeki ever summon the willpower to reach out and get the ramen that she desperately wants? I used to read manga a couple of years ago, although I couldn't say I was a manga reader. I just read a few but really liked them. So I saw this one at NetGalley and wanted to try manga again, it has a couple of short stories, all sweet with a little bit of romance, and easy to read for...

I've heard so much about Ms. Marvel , all good things, and since I have been looking for a comic to read for a while this one sounded perfect. I started reading it with high expectations and at first I was a little bit disappointed...but then it got better. Maybe it was because it has been a while since I read my last super heroes comics, but it seemed like Ms. Marvel wasn't too depth. It's about Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American girl who feels like she doesn't belong. Her parents aren't very flexible and when they don't let her go to a party with boys and alcohol, she sneaks out and discovers she has powers. I don't think the 'essence' is too original, don't get me wrong, Kamala isn't a generic character and I'm very glad to read about other cultures, but ignoring that, she is just another girl with the same problems, taking illogical and irresponsible decisions (why?), that I keep finding in every YA reading. I don't remem...

The Homecoming (Thunder Point #6) by Robyn Carr In a small town, reputation is everything. In her latest novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr explores the burden placed on a young man returning home to face his mistakes—the first step in claiming the life he was meant to live ... At the age of nineteen, Seth Sileski had everything. A superb athlete and scholar, handsome and popular, he was the pride of Thunder Point. Destined for greatness, he lost it all in a terrible accident that put an end to his professional football career when it had barely begun. The people in his hometown have never forgotten what might have been. Seth has come to terms with the turns his life has taken. But now he's been presented with an opportunity to return home and show his father—and the people of Thunder Point—he's become a better, humbler version of his former self. Winning over his father isn't the only challenge. Seth must also find a way to convince h...

The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr Scott Grant has a bustling family practice in the small Oregon community of Thunder Point. The town and its people have embraced the widowed doctor and father of two, his children are thriving, and Scott knows it's time to move on from his loss. But as the town's only doctor, the dating scene is awkward. That is, until a stunning physician's assistant applies for a job at his clinic. Peyton Lacoumette considers herself entirely out of the dating scene. She's already been burned by a man with kids, and she's come to Thunder Point determined not to repeat past mistakes. When Scott offers her a job, at a much lower salary than she's used to, Peyton is surprisingly eager to accept…at least for now. She's willing to stay for a three-month trial period while she explores other options. Scott and Peyton know the arrangement is temporary—it isn't enough time to build a real relationship, never mind anyt...

Snoopy, Master of Disguise was a fun book. If you enjoy the Peanuts comics, it's the kind of book you will want to have around and read a couple of pages when you have free time. It doesn't really have a story, it's a collection of Peanuts reprints and you will find Snoopy pretending to be someone else, like Joe Cool or Masked Marvel. I enjoyed it, but really don't have anything else to say, it wasn't impressive, but it was fun and it only took a couple of hours to read it. Maybe I'd have enjoyed it more if I had the paperback edition instead of reading it at my iPad but it was ok. Add it to Goodreads

I really loved the new Disney-Pixar movie, Inside Out . Besides the fun and great animation, it has a deep message about emotions, specially the negative ones. The story is about Riley, a 12 years old girl that has a pretty happy life until her family moves to San Francisco. Everything there is new and scary, and she starts feeling sad most of the time. At the same time the story follows Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger and Fear, Riley's emotions. They make sure Riley stays mostly happy, but by mistake Joy and Sadness loose the most important memories in Riley's life and have to work together to get it back. In that journey, Fear, Disgust and Anger take control of Riley while Joy and Sadness travel around Riley's mind, but in the meantime Riley can't feel those emotions and it turns into a disaster. I love like most of Disney and Pixar's movies, but I really liked Inside Out because it's deeper. I don't think I've ever seen a children's mo...

The Chance by Robyn Carr Series: Thunder Point #4 With its breathtaking vistas and down-to-earth people, Thunder Point is the perfect place for FBI agent Laine Carrington to recuperate from a gunshot wound and contemplate her future. The locals embraced Laine as one of their own after she risked her life to save a young girl from a dangerous cult. Knowing her wounds go beyond the physical, Laine hopes she'll fit in for a while and find her true self in a town that feels safe. She may even learn to open her heart to others, something an undercover agent has little time to indulge. Eric Gentry is also new to Thunder Point. Although he's a man with a dark past, he's determined to put down roots and get to know the daughter he only recently discovered. When Laine and Eric meet, their attraction is obvious to everyone. But while the law enforcement agent and the reformed criminal want to make things work, their differences may run too deep…unless they take a chance ...

This enchanting book has a simple message, deep within every person lives a soul bird, a creature who has thoughts, feelings, and dreams. Sometimes we can tell the soul bird what to feel. Sometimes it decides all by itself. With delightful drawings and poetic text, this book teaches us to listen to our soul bird and find out more about our true selves. When we hear the message of the soul bird, we understand why we behave the way we do. And once we understand our behavior, we can begin to live a happier, more fulfilling life. First published in Israel, The Soul Bird was an instant bestseller. Over the years its magic has spread around the globe, appealing to readers of all ages. I loved  The Soul Bird ! It's one of my favorite childhood books, and I re-read it a couple of days ago. It's always a heart warming story, about a bird who is your soul, and he can feel what you feel. Sometimes this bird decides by itself, after all, feelings can be very strong, but the most imp...

Published January 30th 2003 by Groundwood Books Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an army captain who wants the children to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night" suddenly force Pedro to make a difficult choice. The author's note explains what a dictatorship is and provides a context for this powerful and provocative story. I read  The Composition a few years ago and decided to re-read it since I almost didn't remember the story. It was a gift from my mom, she wanted me to have it since it has meaning to my family's story. It's a short and beautiful illustrated book. The artist is Alfonso Ruano and he managed to paint a feeling. The story was written by Antonio Skármeta, a Chilean author. The protagonist, Pedro, is a young Chilean boy who spend his days playing and not worrying much, as innocent kids do, until h...

Mini Bloggiesta is over! Did you have fun? I did! I chose goals that were pretty easy so I could relax a little bit. For the ones who read my first bloggiesta post , you knew I had a race today. It was just 5k, something like the color race but called 'Carrera Color'...basically the same but over here hehe. And it was so much fun! I feel like not only I completed my bloggiesta goals this weekend but also completed another task from my bucket list. And also, I'm pretty happy because if you know a little bit about soccer you may have heard the 'Copa America' is going on in Chile this year and I've been watching a couple of games...I was happy for Chile's victory but also because today Venezuela won, yay! We aren't very good at soccer, at least not yet (but we are amazing playing baseball!), but it was a nice surprise to watch the team play so well and we celebrated a lot :) You can see some of my pics from this weekeng at instagram ( @magabygc...

I read the Twenty Bookish Questions  tag at  www.lovelaughterinsanity.com  and I thought why not? I want you to know me better so here it is (even with a photo ha!): 1 - Favorite childhood book The Little Prince and also  The Soul Bird (Michal  Snunit) . 2 - What are you reading right now? The Chance by Robyn Carr 3 - What books do you have on request at the library? No library over here, at least that I know of! 4 - Bad book habit Mmmm... 5 - What do you currently have checked out at the library? -______- 6 - Do you have an e-reader? Yep. An old Kindle that I love and I also read in my iPad. 7 - Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once? I prefer one book at a time, but sometimes I read several when I'm bored... 8 - Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog? Absolutely! I used to read a lot before blogging but when I started to share my reviews and mee...

If you still haven't watched it, here is the first teaser of Movie trailer: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 which is going to be released Nov 20, 2015. Looks amazing, enjoy!

Mini Bloggiesta is almost here, yay! I've participated in Bloggiesta a couple of time and loved it, it's a great way to update your blog and learn new things. Anyway, I'm very excited to participate in the Mini Bloggiesta this weekend. It's only two days, if you want to join us, go here . My list it very short and simple since that Sunday I already have other plans. I'll be participating in a race and expect to be busy at least all morning.... My goals: Write two reviews Update my Goodreads profile Update my review policy page Reply at least 5 emails Archive old emails Comment on other Bloggiesta participants blogs Reply blog comments. That's it! Wish me luck with my tasks and my race ha! Good luck to you and have fun :) Update #1: I finished 3 tasks and I'm working on 'archive old emails'. Also I added another task, reply blog comments.

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