Booktastic Nerd

 I have been doing really well with reading however so as not to overwhelm myself we are sticking with the three book rule. Let's hope we really get somewhere with it again. So for March I want to read the following 3 books. Death Comes to Pemberly by P. D. James Synopsis: A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D. James, long among the most admired mystery writers of our time, draws the characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem. It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their life together at Pemberley, Darcy’s magnificent estate. Their peaceful, orderly world seems almost unassailable. Elizabeth has found her footing as the chatelaine of the great house. They have two fine sons, Fitzwilliam and Charles. Elizabeth’s sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; her father visits often; there is optimistic talk about the prospects of marriage for Darcy’s sister Georgiana. And preparations are under ...

Hocus Pocus and The All-New Sequel by A. W. Jantha Hocus Pocus Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Synopsis: Shortly after moving from California to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches, the Sanderson sisters, from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends (human and otherwise) must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan and remaining on earth to torment Salem for all eternity. My Overview of Hocus Pocus: I have to be frank. I didn't know if I really wanted to read this book. I didn't know how the story would go with Hocus Pocus. It was one of those moments when I asked myself if I should read a book based off of a movie that was one that I grew up with. In '93 when this movie came out I was 6 years old. This was a movie that when you see it that you just manage to fall in love with it for the first time. However, a book is different. It's not like th...

We Never Learn by Taishi Tsutsui Book 1 of We Never Learn Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Average Rating: 3.88 Dates Read: 11/10/19 Published: December 4th, 2018 Page Count: 192 Synopsis:  When studious Nariyuki tutors two supergeniuses who are total dunces in their favorite subjects, he’ll get a crash course in love! Nariyuki Yuiga comes from an impoverished family, so he’s eager to secure a full scholarship to college when he graduates high school. His principal agrees, with one stipulation—he must tutor the two smartest girls at the school and make sure they get into their target colleges! Rizu is a science genius who wants to study liberal arts. Fumino is effortlessly good at literature, but math makes her head spin. Nariyuki is stuck between a rock and a hard place, but who can complain about tutoring a couple of cute girls? Nariyuki is facing the chance of a lifetime if he can just make sure that Fumino and Rizu excel and get into the schools they want to at...

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken Book 1 of The Darkest Minds Goodreads Rating: Average Rating: 4.20 Dates Read: Published: December 18, 2012 Page Count: 488 Synopsis:  When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control. Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can...

Pocahontas Comics Collection by Walt Disney Company Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 Average Rating: New to Goodreads Dates Read: 11/7/2019 Published: 2018 Page Count: 89 Synopsis:  Colors of the Wind... Head just around the river bend with Pocahontas, Meeko, Grandmother Willow, and all of your favorite Disney Pocahontas characters. What happens when Pocahontas tries to figure out what her dreams mean? Can Pocahontas make the serious Kocoum laugh? These adventures and more await in this collection of colorful comics and are sure to delight Disney fans of all ages. Collect the whole series and embark on new adventures with your favorite Disney Princesses! My Overview: These were some of the cutest comics I have ever seen. Some of them were just the cutest and some of them were a bit boring. If I'm honest with you guys. I found these books at two different Ollie's Discount Stores. I didn't know these existed until I found the Beauty and the Beast one. And i...

Jasmine Comics Collection by Walt Disney Company Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 Average Rating: 4.83 Dates Read: 11/7/19 Published: 07/2018 Page Count: 89 Synopsis:  Like a shooting star . . . Explore a whole new world with Princess Jasmine, Rajah, Aladdin, and all of your favorite characters from Disney Aladdin. What does Jasmine find when she explores a mysterious cave with Iago? What happens when Jasmine goes on a shopping spree with Genie? These adventures and more await in this collection of colorful comics and are sure to delight Disney fans of all ages. Collect the whole series and embark on new adventures with your favorite Disney Princesses! My Overview: I really did enjoy this one. I have a favorite in Jasmine however, if you've been with me for a little while you know my true favorite but she runs a close second. These were some of the cutest little comics I have read. A few were moments of oh my gosh this is something that's happened to me before. ...

Belle Comics Collection by Walt Disney Company Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Average Rating: 4.75 Dates Read: 11/7/19 Published: 07/31/18 Page Count: 89 Synopsis:  Be Our Guest . . . Join Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and all of your favorite characters from Disney Beauty and the Beast. What happens when Belle's enchanted friends put on a stage show? How does Belle adjust to life in a magical castle? These adventures and more await in this collection of colorful comics and are sure to delight Disney fans of all ages. Collect the whole series and embark on new adventures with your favorite Disney Princesses! My Overview: Okay if you know me seeing this cute little book full of comics about my favorite princess you knew I was going to pick this up! I couldn't help it and honestly I am so excited that I picked this up. So many cute comics. I saw so much of myself in some of these comics that I couldn't help but laugh. Whether you are a Disney Princ...

Disney Princess Comics Collection: Ariel by Walt Disney Company Goodreads Rating: out of 5 Average Rating: 4.13 Dates Read: 11/7/19 Published: July 2018 Page Count: 89 Synopsis: Part of Your World . . . Dive under the sea for magical adventures with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and all of your favorite Disney The Little Mermaid characters. What do Ariel and her shark friend had in common? What happens at Sebastian's choir rehearsal? These adventures and more await in this collection of colorful comics and are sure to delight fans of all ages. Collect the whole series and embark on new adventures with your favorite Disney Princesses! My Overview: I enjoyed this one. Mind you probably not as much as I did my absolute favorite but I did enjoy it. I found several of the comics cute and enjoyed seeing that they were about a page. Then there were the few that were around the time she had human legs. I enjoyed those a lot more because I feel like they had more to wor...

So I think I found this via the web and I don't remember where I found it but I figured I would post it here since I had it written down and wanted to share. If you know where this was originally posted please let me know so I know where to give credit to. I do not take credit for this challenge I am just sharing it. A book you read in school. A book from your childhood. A book published over 100 years ago. A book published in the last year. A non-fiction book. A book written by a male author. A book by a female author. A book by someone who isn't a writer. A book that is or is becoming a film. A book published in the 20th century. A book set in your hometown/region. A book with a name in the title. A book with a number in the title. A book based on a true story. A book someone else recommended. A book with over 500 pages. A book you can finish in a day. A previously banned book. A book with a one word title. A book translated from another language. A per...

I'm always buying books and there are books that I purchased that I bought years ago and I still want to read them I just always have a reason not to read them and I'm really hoping that this will help me get through those books that I've purchased years ago. So right now I'm going to post the 2016 challenge. Now the idea for me for this challenge is to read one book a month that was published during the year of 2016. So let's see what books I've got that were published during the year of 2016. I also want to make note that the books that I will be listing here are books that I have already started reading because my biggest challenge is to finish books that I have already started. January Truthwitch by Susan Dennard (1/5) February Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell (2/2) March  Yellow Brick War by Danielle Paige (3/15) April  The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead (4/5) Once Upon a Dream by Liz Braswell (4/5) The Rose and the Dagger by Renee A...

It's my birthday! I made it another round around the sun.  

It's that time where we talk about what we read for the month and wouldn't you know I got some decent reading in. It's amazing. Here we are February 1st and it's time to go over the books that I read during the month of January. I read 7 books total between novels and manga. So let's just go ahead and jump right into it. Black by T. L. Smith Book 1 of 3 Kindle Unlimited Available Page Count: 277 Published: January 29th, 2016 Rating: 3 Out of 5 Stars Synopsis:  I am loyal, but I will betray you. I am strong, but I have scars. I am an angel, but the devil. I met her when I was sixteen and she was a breath of fresh air. She swooped in, making me smile. But then she left, taking my next breath with her. Her smile could light up a room, making my black heart pitter patter. I found her again ten years later, with a syringe in her arm. Blood coming from between her legs. She was broken and I was glad she was broken. She wouldn't think less of me and my d...