Welcome to level 9 of Jumanji! Or... you know... 2020. So far, I think 2020 might be getting better but I don't want to jinx it. With the luck this year is having, jinxing will not have good results! Anyway, I am insanely excited for this month's reading list because I'm diving into a couple of books that are just so nostalgic for me that it's going to be a trip down memory lane. Hope you enjoy this and maybe get some ideas for you to read next! The summaries I'm including in this article are from the Goodreads website.
The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani
After saving themselves and their fellow students from a life pitched against one another, Sophie and Agatha are back home again, living happily ever after. But life isn't exactly a fairytale. When Agatha secretly wishes she'd chosen a different happy ending with Prince Tedros, the gates to the School for Good and Evil open once again. But Good and Evil are no longer enemies and Princes and Princesses may not be what they seem, as new bonds form and old ones shatter.
After reading the first book, I'm actually pretty excited to see how much farther Soman Chainani develops these amazing characters. I was surprised by how interested I was in these characters and their stories. I can't wait to see what happens with Agatha and Sophie in this fairy-tale world!
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Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London’s trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season’s must-haves. The only trouble is, she can’t actually afford it—not any of it. Her job writing at Successful Saving magazine not only bores her to tears, but it also doesn’t pay much at all. And lately, Becky’s been chased by dismal letters from the bank—letters with large red sums she can’t bear to read. She tries cutting back. But none of her efforts succeeds. Her only consolation is to buy herself something . . . just a little something.
Finally, a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life—and the lives of those around her—forever.
When I was younger, I watched the movie with Isla Fisher and I used to call it "The Girl in the Green Scarf" movie😂 I always loved this movie and I loved it, even more, when I got older and read the book. I'm really excited to actually sit down and review this book and it's been so long since I've read the book that I'm happy to relive it!
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse - Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena - Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
Yay!!! This is going to be the highlight of my month! When I read Rick Riordan's books, especially the older books, I kind of feel like I'm going home. While I obviously don't believe in Greek gods, I just really enjoy the world that is created and the characters and myths that are brought to life. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy😊
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