T5W: Book Theme Songs

Hi All,

I'm here with another Top 5 Wednesday which was started by Ginger Reads Lainey and is now being looked after by Thoughts on Tomes and the topics can be found on Goodreads

I've linked the songs below so if you're curious or if you love the song just click the title :)
This post will probably be short and sweet as the songs I've picked have all been picked for the same reason which is that the lyrics and the actual music match the tone of the books I've mentioned.

The Emperors New Clothes - Panic! at The Disco
The Rise of Wrath (Title may change)
This may be cheating a little? This song reminds me very much of the book I am currently writing. The lyrics and the actual music match the tone of my book perfectly.

Black Roses - Clare Bowen
Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen

Two Black Cadillacs - Carrie Underwood
Serena - Ron Rash

Never Tear Us Apart - Paloma Faith
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

Begin Again - Taylor Swift
Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins

T5W; Characters you defend

Hi All,

I'm here with another Top 5 Wednesday which was started by Ginger Reads Lainey and is now being looked after by Thoughts on Tomes and the topics can be found on Goodreads

I found this one pretty difficult and I've struggled for ages to think of characters lot's of people dislike/hate but I can't think of any, even the ones people are supposed to hate have at least a small group of fans. I've done my best with this one and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's posts because I'm sure there are loads of really obvious ones.

1. America Singer (Selection Series - Kiera Kass)
I have seen a lot of people mention how they dislike America because she is indecisive and flightly but I think it's pretty understandable. Back when I was in my teens most people were exactly the same, no-one has their life together at that age and most girls are confused over boys throughout their teens,

2. Serena (Serena - Ron Rash) 

I don't know of anyone else who has read this book so I don't know if anyone actually does dislike Serena but I do feel like if more people read it she'd probably get a bit of stick. I really like her and the things that I feel people would dislike are the ones that I really like for example she is very calm on the surface and she's quite manipulative in a clever way.

3. Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter Series - J.K Rowling)

I think a lot of people like Bellatrix but I think there are probably more people that dislike her. I was the only one in the cinema who was upset when Molly Weasley killed her and the reason I will always defend her is because I believe that even though the books and films never give her a back story I feel like she has a decent one and I also believe a lot of her actions are out of love for Voldemort.

4. Christian Grey - (Shades of Grey Trilogy - E.L James)

I don't like Christian but I do get a bit defensive of him when I hear people talk as if Anastasia was a victim. He is always honest about what he likes, he gives her all the information about it and he gives her time to think over his proposition and he made sure they had a safeword (that she didn't use) if she ever wanted him to stop, I think the relationship was toxic, destructive and ridiculous but on these points I tend to defend Christian,

1. Mr Rochester (Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte)

I have had many a heated discussion usually with my best friend and Mum (both big fans of Wuthering Heights) about Mr Rochester. They find him too brooding and they don't like how he plays games with Jane but I love them as a couple and I think that a lot of his actions can be explained by things that he talks about from his past.

T5W: Summer Reads

Hi All,

I'm here with my second Top 5 Wednesday which was started by Ginger Reads Lainey and is now being looked after by Thoughts on Tomes and the topics can be found on Goodreads

This weeks topic is Summer Reads, I found this one pretty difficult to narrow down to just 5. My list isn't in any particular order that would have been impossible to do :)

5. Lola & the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
Even the colour of the cover is summery to me. This is a very light and quick read. Even though I read it in Winter I think this would be perfect to take on holiday and read on a plane or by a poolside. The themes in the book are quite easy to follow and the premise is that of your average chick lit and the characters really made it fun to read.

4. Stardust - Neil Gaiman
This is a perfect read for anyone who loves books about adventure, anyone who likes fantasy books that seem to feel like a fairy tale or anyone wanting to try their first Neil Gaiman book. I have loved Neil Gaiman for years and I think this is the one I started with. His writing style is not for everyone but I've think he's a genius! This is such a fun read, it's fast paced and charmingly funny.

3. Sailor Moon - Naoko Takeuchi
If you are a fan of Manga and/or you loved watching Sailor Moon in your youth (like I did) then I highly recommend picking up the Sailor Moon books. There is so much more in the books than I remember ever being TV show. This is another really quick read, it's fun and the illustrations are really good.

2. Change of Heart Jodi Picoult
If you're looking for something that's a little more thought provoking and a little heavier than a lot of the contemporaries out there I recommend Change of Heart or anything by Jodi Picoult. Change of Heart was the first Picoult book I read and it got me hooked on her writing. Even though she writes about some difficult topics her style makes her books easy to follow and quick to read perfect for a day sat on the beach.

1. The Winners Curse - Marie Rutkoski
This is my perfect summer read. When I first heard about it I was little worried I wouldn't like it but I gave it a go anyway and it was so much more than what others had described it as. I think you should go into this read not knowing too much about it so all I'll say is if you like fantasy, political intrigue and a good romance you'll more than likely love this book. Oh and no love triangle, YAY!

T5W: Characters You Are Most Like

Hi All,

I'm here with my second Top 5 Wednesday which was started by Ginger Reads Lainey and is now being looked after by Thoughts on Tomes and the topics can be found on Goodreads

This weeks topic is Characters You Are Most Like and this one was a fairly easy one for me to do. Most of the characters below I only feel I have one or two traits in common with but I feel I have most in common with my number 1 stop. So lets get started :)

1. Katniss Everdeen - The Hunger Games Trilogy
Trait; Stubborness
I had a bit of a love hate relationship with Katniss while reading the Hunger Games. I loved the series but found her to be quite frustrating especially with her stubborn behaviour but I am very similar to her with this. When I have decided to do something it's very rare I can be talked round although unlike Katniss it's very rare my stubbornness is out of wanting to survive life threatening situations.

2. Luna Lovegood- The Harry Potter Series
Trait; Spacey
I absolutely love Luna Lovegood and I'd like to think I had a lot in common with her but I think the biggest thing would be how spacey she can be. By this I mean that she comes across a little like she's half in a dream world, soft spoken and firm in her beliefs but not in an overbearing intense kind of way she just accepts that people might not believe what she believes and that's okay. 

3. Hannah Baker - Thirteen Reasons Why
Trait: Belief in the domino effect
I loved this book because I believe that everyone's actions have a consequence either directly or indirectly and this book goes into that a lot I often think that some of the things I do or say are because of what others have done or said to me in the past. However I also believe that anything negative I do or say might be because of this reason but it's not an excuse as everyone has the option to be the bigger person and there is lots of help out there for serious situations.

2. Fred & George Weasley- The Harry Potter Series
Trait; Sarcasm
I don't think much needs to be said here, I'm sure most of us if not all of us love the twins. I think they were amazing comic relief in the books and in some of the darkest moments they were there with a comment to break the tension. I am known as the person who is very quick witted and sarcastic and can often provide humour when needed with friends and family. 

1. Jane Eyre
I can't list just one trait I have in common with Jane. Since the first time I read the book at age 15 I have felt a deep connection to her and every time I re-read it I learn something new from it. It is the only book apart from the Harry Potter Series that I buy multiples of every time I see a cover I don't own I have to buy it. Jane see's herself as plain and unlovable which I can relate to but the thing I feel the closest likeness with is her independence she doesn't have anyone to guide her but when she feels very strongly about accomplishing things without any shortcuts.

Books Mentioned;
The Hunger Games 
Harry Potter 
Thirteen Reasons Why 
Jane Eyre