Pre-Pre-Premiere Preview Post

I just wanted to give you a preview of what was to come this month, so here goes:

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Premiering February 14, 2014

I had to read this one for Summer Reading this year, and unlike my other had-to-read selection, it wasn't torturous- it was the complete opposite. 

Thomas wakes up in an elevator with no memory of his past or how he got there- all he knows is his name.  When the elevator goes up, he is greeted by a large group of boys that have the same story he has.  It turns out that a boy has been delivered to them on the same day every month from the beginning. But, the next day, the Gladers get an unexpected surprise. The Box brings an unconscious girl with an ominous note implying that everything is about to change.  This book is a great dystopian read (you know how I like those) and I highly recommend it. I have already blown through the second book, and the story progression almost reminds me of The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (which I am also re-reading). The first book ends with the feeling of hope, then in the next one, they realize that the struggle is not quite over yet.

Note

Just a little note- I was thinking about the title of this special month that is coming up and I have come to the conclusion that it is stupid.

It is now officially called:
PRE-PREMIERE SEPTEMBER

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Official Announcement! Sound The Trumpets!

Next month is to be...

BOOKS BEING TURNED INTO MOVIES SEPTEMBER!

Ok, fine, I will try to condense the title.  But you get the idea.

PRE-PREMIERE SEPTEMBER. There you go.

During the span of this month, I will read (or re-read) as many of the following books (as they are being turned into movies very soon):

• Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card- November 1, 2013
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak- November 15, 2013
• Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins- November 22, 2013
• The Maze Runner by James Dashner- February 14, 2014
• Divergent by Veronica Roth- March 21, 2014

As always, I will keep you updated!
Feel free to read these with me, and let me know how you feel about them!

Is It Too Late to Apologize?

*sigh*  I am super super duper sorry. With a cherry on top and everything.

Ever since August 8, I have been in my new home, trying to get adjusted.  Not to mention, I really haven't had consistent computer availability...so, now, after my first day of my second week of school, I am officially back!  I will try my best to do some book reviews here and there, but until I am a little more comfortable, that's going to be the deal.

So, to sum it all up, I am REALLY sorry and everything and I will do my best to give this blog some more attention.  I really like doing this, you guys.

Coincidentally, I already know what I'm going to write about to tomorrow...

Home Free and Loving It!

I have FINALLY finished The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  *applause*

Once I got past the super-old-book smell (and the first 120 pages) it really wasn't half bad.  Still, I was glad to be able to move on to my next required book, The Maze Runner.

I have already read about 100 or more pages today, so you could say that it is pretty good.  As you already know, I am a sucker for some dystopian fiction, and this book has 'DYSTOPIAN GREATNESS' written all over it.  It's being made into a movie, has its own Facebook page (which I am following), and the characters live a life that I would have nightmares about.

Be on the lookout for the final review of this promising novel!

Are You a Gifted Child (or Teen) Looking for Special Opportunities?

Well, you don't have to go to 777 Maiden Avenue, or even set foot in Stonetown Harbor, for that matter. You have come to the right place!  One of the right places, to be correct.  You see, I give the information, then you go on to the next location to find what you are looking for.

No, its not gold.

Not a diamond in sight.

Not even a ruby slipper!

But, its definitely what I would call a treasure.  Follow these instructions closely (for there are many treasures where you are going, some more valuable than others), and I'm sure you will make it there:

1. Ask your parent/guardian where the closest book store or library is.
2. Run, walk, bike, Pogo-stick, swim, (or, you know, drive) there.
3. Go in through the back window to evade detection.
4. Make sure you find the right section.  This is a non-Non-Fiction mission.
5. Walk quietly (as to not be heard by Mr. Curtain) down the cavernous isles until you find the letters STE.
6. You are looking for a volume with an unusually long title.  One with the word 'mysterious' in it.
7. Escape without being caught.
8. Bring it back to your place of residence and read it.

Trust me. You will love it.

The Mysterious Benedict Society- 10

Confessions

1.  I am sorry about the recent neglect of this blog.  Between my birthday party, my actual birthday, and getting my permit, I have been quite busy lately.

2.  I have some really awesome friends that I will miss dearly.  They are the best, and if you disagree with that, you can talk to me.

3.  This is probably one of the coolest inventions for visually challenged people.

4.  This is another one of those desperately random posts.  I apologize.  Kind of.