Eleanor & Park book review

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Eleanor & Park was the perfect read for the month of February. Rowell is able to explore falling in love for the first time so subtly, yet so thoroughly. Reading through Eleanor and Park's story transported me back to the time I was young and exploring the idea and feeling of love for the first time, and brought back a barrage of memories and emotions I'd long since forgotten.

The characters are so well-developed, and the plot is so engrossing you are swept away into 1980s Omaha without even realizing it. I see why this is a beloved book by many, and I regret having waited so long to read it. I feel this book is relatable for just about everyone that is 13+, and suggest if you're looking for a read that touches the darkest recesses of your heart to check it out.



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The Lost Symbol book review

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This books was utterly amazing. I love conspiracy theories, I love history, and I'm very familiar with the mystery that is Washington D.C. This book kept me interested from the first page to the last. I was always excited to pick the book back up, and get right back into the action. Dan Brown never fails to impress with the amount of detail and thought put into the setting and history he entwines with fiction. At points I found myself wondering if he has a secret "in" with the Masons and is revealing all of these well-kept secrets in the form of fiction to throw off conspiracy theorists. In all seriousness, if you love history, secret societies, and good ol' adventurous treasure hunts, don't miss out on this book!



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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning book review

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A fairly quick read for an adult or advanced reader. I really enjoyed this book, and love how Lemony will take the time to deconstruct larger vocabulary words - this would definitely benefit younger readers by buffing up their vocabulary.



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Writing Prompt 1: "what can happen in a second."

Since I was a kid, I have always enjoyed writing. I figure there might be something to my enjoyment, and why shouldn't I build my skill. I'm going to be using this really awesome book, 642 Things to Write About, by the San Francisco Writers' Grotto to do just that. This book is full of writing prompts to help with writers block and to help expand creative thinking.

Who hasn't felt like getting older has sucked all of the childlike wonder from your imagination? I know I sure have felt this way a lot recently. Thus, I will be trying to do a promo every day. Some may be longer or better than others, but I'm re-awakening a hobby that I've kept dormant for quite some time. Please, feel free to join me on this journey and leave your comments and/or own responses to the prompts in the comments section.

TODAY'S PROMPT: WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN A SECOND

The drive to work was like any other. That is, until it ran into the road. Swerving was not an option, and as it hit the hood, tumbling onto the windshield, I could tell it was not human. Time seemed to slow, making every sense heightened; I could feel the pull of the seatbelt against my chest as the car tried to screech to a stop. I could hear my body bruising, and I could see from the corner of my eye that there was another. In this suspended moment, I felt its gaze melt into mine, I felt my pulse slow to a stop.