There seems to be a thing about October and books (Apparently it's a thing, I googled it. Here's the link: booktober). So many people have been doing book hauls recently and considering I spent the other day browsing the Amazon Kindle book store and purchasing a few. I thought I'd share those along with some of the books I read over the summer that I recommend to many and a few other ones that I really want to read.
So lets start with that haul first.
Love, Rosie by... - I saw the trailer for this before I knew it was a book, when I realised there was a novel version I decided to buy it before going to see the film which comes out 2 days after my birthday. It is about a guy and a girl, Alex and Rosie, who have been friends since they were little. The story follows them growing up and trying to maintain this friendship as well as dealing with other life issues such as marriage, divorce, unemployment, kids etc. It is written as letters and emails between the characters which makes it more interesting and different to read. (After writing this post I did actually read and finish it before the movie release date, 22nd if anyone is wondering!). I always prefer reading the books before seeing the films and now I can't wait to see it and how Lily Collins and Sam Calfin portray Rosie and Alex.
Daughterby Jane Shemilt - This book came up as a popular kindle book as well as one recommended to me. Since then I've seen a few people talk about it which has made me excited to read it when I have a spare minute. It follows Jenny Malcome, mother of missing girl Naomi. She is desperate to find out the truth of Naomi's disappearance as it's destroying her family, but like the blurb says; "Is finding the truth about Naomi the only way to put them back together? Or is the truth the thing that will finally tear them apart?"
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - Another one that has been made into a film recently. But that wasn't the reason behind buying it. After watching Tanya Burr talk about the book it pretty much every single video when she vlogged through September, I was tempted on a number of occasions to purchase the book. Mixed opinions regarding the ending of the book were what were spoken about the most making me want to form my own opinion. (Apparently the ending of the film has been changed to possibly satisfy those who didn't like the way the book ended?)
A Groom With A View but Sophie Ranald - The reason behind me buying this book, to be honest, was the cheap price tag. I read the blurb and thought it sounded quite interesting as it's about Nick, the groom, that takes over the wedding planning and Pippa's soon to be mother-in-law causing trouble between the couple.
Here's the ones I recommend!
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell - I would class myself as a Fangirl sometimes but the complete opposite to Cath. She's wrapped up in her own little world writing incredibly popular fanfiction yet is lost without her sister. How does Cath cope with Wren decides she wants to do her own thing at uni?
You're The One That I Want by Giovanna Fletcher- I cannot fault this woman's work! Growing up, Maddy had three options for finding love; Ben, the hopeless romantic who has always been there and loved her since she was little, Robert, cheeky and ever so cocky- the complete ladies man, or someone new. You're The One That I Want follows the lives of three characters; Maddy, Ben and Robert, starting from when they were little all the way up to Maddy and Robert's wedding day and what happens after. The chapters are written in Ben and Maddy's point of view with sections of Robert's wedding speech at the start of every chapter which I think is very clever twist on the story. I highly recommend this novel along with Giovanna's debut novel Billy & Me.
Serial Hottie by Kelly Oram - This was another one that I bought because it cost little and I thought it would be an easy going read. How wrong I was, it had me hooked the whole way through! New boy Seth moves in across the road to Ellie just as a girl who looks identical to Ellie is bruteily murdered. As more almost identical girls are murdered, Seth tries to get closer to Ellie which only put ideas into her and her sister's head about this new mysterious boy. Is Seth the killer or not?
Ooh! What A Lovely Pair by Ant & Dec - I love diving into the lives of celebrities and what's better than their autobiography? There are so many laugh-out-loud moments in this book and I love the way they add sarcastic comments into each other's stories!
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - Like I said earlier I always prefer reading the book before seeing the film so I set myself the task of finishing this before the movie came out…and guess what? I succeeded!
You're The One That I Want by Giovanna Fletcher- I cannot fault this woman's work! Growing up, Maddy had three options for finding love; Ben, the hopeless romantic who has always been there and loved her since she was little, Robert, cheeky and ever so cocky- the complete ladies man, or someone new. You're The One That I Want follows the lives of three characters; Maddy, Ben and Robert, starting from when they were little all the way up to Maddy and Robert's wedding day and what happens after. The chapters are written in Ben and Maddy's point of view with sections of Robert's wedding speech at the start of every chapter which I think is very clever twist on the story. I highly recommend this novel along with Giovanna's debut novel Billy & Me.
Serial Hottie by Kelly Oram - This was another one that I bought because it cost little and I thought it would be an easy going read. How wrong I was, it had me hooked the whole way through! New boy Seth moves in across the road to Ellie just as a girl who looks identical to Ellie is bruteily murdered. As more almost identical girls are murdered, Seth tries to get closer to Ellie which only put ideas into her and her sister's head about this new mysterious boy. Is Seth the killer or not?
Ooh! What A Lovely Pair by Ant & Dec - I love diving into the lives of celebrities and what's better than their autobiography? There are so many laugh-out-loud moments in this book and I love the way they add sarcastic comments into each other's stories!
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - Like I said earlier I always prefer reading the book before seeing the film so I set myself the task of finishing this before the movie came out…and guess what? I succeeded!
My current wish list.
Girl Online by Zoe Sugg - Who doesn't want to read the debut novel by one of the biggest internet celebrities (that one or two of you may never of heard of)? Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, is a British blogger and vlogger with a fan base of over 6 million 'Sugglets'. After recently launching her own range of bath products, in late November she is releasing her debut novel, Girl Online. Although it is not an autobiography, it contains lots of features about her own life for example; leading lady Penny writes a blog and suffers from panic attacks just like Zoe, because of this Zoe will be able to effectively portray what it's like to suffer from them and make it feel real.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman - There was so much talk about this novel a few months back but I decided to wait until everything calmed down a bit before reading it. Now that it has though, this book has gone from my "definitely" to my "maybe" list so I don't know if I will be buying this very soon.
Christmas With Billy & Me by Giovanna Fletcher - In fact I have already pre-ordered this! How could I not, I adored Billy & Me. It made me smile, it made me angry, it made me laugh and it made me cry. I'm excited to be going back to visit one of my favourite "book couples" especially for Christmas!
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - This one I'm debating actually buying the book or just waiting till I go to uni and get the entire boxset!
If I Stay by Gayle Forman - There was so much talk about this novel a few months back but I decided to wait until everything calmed down a bit before reading it. Now that it has though, this book has gone from my "definitely" to my "maybe" list so I don't know if I will be buying this very soon.
Christmas With Billy & Me by Giovanna Fletcher - In fact I have already pre-ordered this! How could I not, I adored Billy & Me. It made me smile, it made me angry, it made me laugh and it made me cry. I'm excited to be going back to visit one of my favourite "book couples" especially for Christmas!
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - This one I'm debating actually buying the book or just waiting till I go to uni and get the entire boxset!
Have you read any of the books I want to? What do you think? Any books your would recommend?
Esmee x
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