When reading countless novels I look for those that stand out and show not only strong growth in character but also a more realistic way for “normal” people to develop. “Normal” referring to all us Muggles who don’t live in a world of fantasy. I hold nothing against fantasy novels but a novel where reality…
The Central 2nd Saturday SLAM! Come down to the Central Library to enjoy a Spoken Word Extravaganza for the youth of Calgary! Poets storm the stage to share their words and beats to packed-out, cheering crowds. Judges from the audience score their performances in three intense rounds of poetic excellence, until a winner is crowned.…
Alaska is covered with snow and ice shields, and also excluded from the large territory in the United States. Its boundless wilderness has attracted countless adventurers’ desire. “Into The Wild” describes a young teen who wanted to give his soul to Alaska. In 1992, inside an abandoned bus at Alaska, people found a decomposed body.…
Usually, I would only review books written by award-winning authors, but I had to make an exception this time. “Got Fight?” is written by Forrest Griffin, one of the most loved and well-known MMA fighters out there. Watching his interviews, one can easily tell that the guy is hilarious, so I was quite excited when…
I was persuaded by my friends to read the The Hunger Games. I finally gave in and began the book, only to finish it two days later. Needless to say, I quite enjoyed the story. The plot itself was absolutely captivating in a terrifying way. The story follows the life of Katniss Everdeen, a girl…
It’s a blissful life for a writer… or is it really? Yann Martel with his novel “Life of Pi”, image credit: Jonathan Evan WordFest WordFest, in its 15thyear, is an international writer’s festival that brought many great and interactive events between writers and readers! Over 65 events occurred, such as reading, poetry and spoken word…
“Warning: This book is intended for immature audiences. If you find teen guys annoying and/or disgusting, this may not be the book for you. There’s gotta be something about a cute wizard or moody vampire around here… Go find it!” So, a long time ago I reviewed “Carter finally gets it” part one of the…
Please read my previous blog entry here (review of Catching Fire, part 2 of the series) before your read this. Well… Katniss survives again, but at a great cost. Peeta is captured, district 12 is incinerated, and thousands are left dead. Also, a full fledged rebellion is unfolding and Katniss finds herself trapped in the…
Please read my previous blog entry here (review of the hunger games, part 1 of the series) before you read this. So, against astronomical odds, both Katniss and Peeta survived the hunger games. But in order to both survive and save Peeta, Katniss did the unthinkable – she openly defied the capitol. And thus the…
If you haven’t read my previous blog post about the background story of the Hunger Games trilogy, please do so here. “Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with every one out to make sure you don’t live to see the morning?” This book is the first part of the hunger games trilogy.…
Okay, I think it’s time to return to book reviews. I will start with my favourite series, the Hunger Games trilogy. This trilogy is composed of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Basically… a war destroyed North America, but from the rubbles rose a dictatorship called Panem. Panem is made up of a high-tech…
I do quite enjoy acronyms, heh. But hey, do you remember WFW? Alice and I’s Warm Fuzzy Websites (short) saga? ; ) Awesome, now keep remembering…does GMH ring a bell? GivesMeHope was the first of four websites we introduced! Anyways, I have exciting news to pass along. This fall, you can physically hold some of…
Often, the authors of youth novels write stories that are relatively depressing and lacking in any conclusion. This is done to add a realistic edge to their story. They often do this by exploring the ugly side of people and society; this results in a de-motivational but realistic story. It is rare to find a non-depressing…
When I was looking for a new book to read, I came across one with relatively high review. Despite its strange title, I decided to give it a try. So this time, I’m reviewing “under the wolf, under the dog” This story starts off in Burnstone Grove, a facility for severely troubled youths. There, the…
Often, the authors of youth novels write stories that are relatively depressing and lacking in any conclusion. This is done to add a realistic edge to their story. They often do this by exploring the ugly side of people and society; this results in a de-motivational but realistic story. It is rare to find a…