The Bookish Report

Here are all of the top bookish stories, blog posts, pictures, and videos I found this past week. I put this post up every Sunday so come back again next week for more bookish awesomeness.

Click away and enjoy your Sunday!

News

My 2014 summer reading list is already starting to get out of control, but my love for lists and new shiny books made me giddy and excited when I came across Publisher Weekly's list of Best Summer Books 2014.

Chloe Grace Moretz has been in about 10 book to movie adaptations including If I Stay by Gayle Forman, Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, and apparently The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. The young adult books to movies are ever growing. I'm not sure what I think of this. I base my decision on if I want to see them on their trailers. 

Author Gabriel García Márquez died at 87. Rest In Peace

For many many laughs read 19 Things Fabio Is Actually Thinking On Romance Novel Covers.

Blog Posts

I have read so many books where the pacing seems off, or I'm just not happy with it. There Were Books Involved has a great post on the importance of pacing. If pacing is a bookish topic that interests you then I would highly suggest you check out this post.

If you are looking for some laughs then you must read Parajunkee's post, Cover Junk. There are some highly amusing bad covers featured and Parajunkee's comments just make the post that much better.

The Cafenated Book Reviewer never seems to fail at having interesting and unique blog posts. She is starting a new feature, Recipe & A Book Recommendation! This week features Death Dip and Zombies. Check it out.

Videos

Will you be seeing any of these? I plan to see them at least on DVD, I'm not sure about seeing them in theaters yet.

Review: If I Stay by: Gayle Forman

If I Stay by: Gayle Forman (2010)

Publisher: Penguin Group

320 pages

Genre: YA Fiction

Goodreads Summary: In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck...

A sophisticated, layered, and heart-achingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make, and the ultimate choice Mia commands.

My Review

I feel like there have been a lot of reviews of this book recently which is kind of interesting since it came out in 2010. I myself didn't even know a whole lot about this book until I entered into the blogging world. With no further ado, here is my review of If I Stay.

I was cautious and unsure at the beginning. I was treading lightly at this new type of story, written different than what I’m used to, with no chapters but instead stamps of time and blocks of the past to separate the story. I actually ended up really enjoying this format in which the story was told.

It was heart wrenchingly beautiful. I can say with certainty that this novel will not easily be forgotten. It’s not one to read if you are looking for something light. It is something you should read if you are looking for something profound.

I put the book down only after I had finished it in one day. I cried. Have tissues handy. I was lucky enough to know this in advance and was prepared.

For some reason there isn’t much else I have to say. I suggest you read this book. It has that effect on you, kind of like Every Day by: David Levithan.

Just in case, a heads up: this book is kind of graphic with the details of the accident and teenage sex isn't treated as a big deal. 

One more small thing. When I found out there was a second book....I had that big ridiculous smile on my face while I was bouncing in my seat at my computer. Best news!

RATING 4.5/5   Buy If I Stay