No really, I love her books so so so much. I also love her tweets. This is awesome as well. We all start somewhere.
I read this book at least four times when I was younger. Seriously, I loved this book. So then I was poking around on Google Reader and came across this. IMDB says nothing and it could be a crazy wild rumor, but I would LOVE to see this made in to a film. Especially by Mr. DeVito who managed not to totally ruin Matilda. But then again this news article is from 2 years ago, so I won't get my hopes up...
This is the first of many posts addressed to some of my questions about why publishers do the things they do, or some of my thoughts and questions on what I would like to see in publishing.
Dear Publisher,
When you send me an advance copy of a book (thank you!) could you try to always note somewhere on the book that it might be part of a series?!
For instance, a year or so ago I read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I have not been able to come to a decision about my feelings for the book because after reading 500 pages I discovered that there would be another book. (turns out there will be 4 in the series, I know this now) But I was expecting resolution not a cliff hanger!
I love a good series, but knowing a book is or might be part of the series lets me know what to expect from the get go.
Appreciatively yours,
Christie
PS. Started Beautiful Darkness, loving it so far!
Dear Publisher,
When you send me an advance copy of a book (thank you!) could you try to always note somewhere on the book that it might be part of a series?!
For instance, a year or so ago I read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I have not been able to come to a decision about my feelings for the book because after reading 500 pages I discovered that there would be another book. (turns out there will be 4 in the series, I know this now) But I was expecting resolution not a cliff hanger!
I love a good series, but knowing a book is or might be part of the series lets me know what to expect from the get go.
Appreciatively yours,
Christie
PS. Started Beautiful Darkness, loving it so far!
by John Green and David Levithan
Synopsis
Two boys, both named Will Grayson, are busy living their seperate lives when they cross paths. This book is also about Will Grayson's (the John Green one) best friend Tiny Cooper. And a musical. And ... well I should stop.
John Green wrote the odd numbered chapters (WG1), David Levithan wrote the even numbered ones (WG2).
Review
OMG! I have been freaking out over this book since it came out months ago. I LOVE this book. Even better, I listened to it on audio and both narrators are made of awesome. Listening to the audio means that the songs for Tiny's musical Tiny Dancer are sung. I got ahead of myself didn't I.
I love and adore both John Green and David Levithan so hearing that they had a book coming out that they wrote together nearly made my head explode. Both writers have created characters that are unique and seem completely real despite some of their quirks. WG1 is nerdy and slightly neurotic and WG2 is angsty and a bit lost. (David Levithan wrote his chapters in all lower case letters) I've heard a few people say that this story is more about Tiny than either Will Grayson. I don't totally agree with that notion, but he certainly is pivotal.
I must have looked like a crazy person listening to this alone in my car - I laughed audibly numerous times, I might have cried a bit too. Do yourself a favor and listen to this book on audio, even if you have already read it.
Bonus! John and David reading from chapter three at an author event...
Humor - 4/5 laughing out loud by yourself looking like a fool
Warm Fuzzies - 4/5
Snogging Scale - a 6 at least, but I honestly don't remember
Story - 5/5 genius
Characters - 5/5 true teen!
Overall 5/5 - MADE OF AWESOME!
Synopsis
Two boys, both named Will Grayson, are busy living their seperate lives when they cross paths. This book is also about Will Grayson's (the John Green one) best friend Tiny Cooper. And a musical. And ... well I should stop.
John Green wrote the odd numbered chapters (WG1), David Levithan wrote the even numbered ones (WG2).
Review
OMG! I have been freaking out over this book since it came out months ago. I LOVE this book. Even better, I listened to it on audio and both narrators are made of awesome. Listening to the audio means that the songs for Tiny's musical Tiny Dancer are sung. I got ahead of myself didn't I.
I love and adore both John Green and David Levithan so hearing that they had a book coming out that they wrote together nearly made my head explode. Both writers have created characters that are unique and seem completely real despite some of their quirks. WG1 is nerdy and slightly neurotic and WG2 is angsty and a bit lost. (David Levithan wrote his chapters in all lower case letters) I've heard a few people say that this story is more about Tiny than either Will Grayson. I don't totally agree with that notion, but he certainly is pivotal.
I must have looked like a crazy person listening to this alone in my car - I laughed audibly numerous times, I might have cried a bit too. Do yourself a favor and listen to this book on audio, even if you have already read it.
Bonus! John and David reading from chapter three at an author event...
Humor - 4/5 laughing out loud by yourself looking like a fool
Warm Fuzzies - 4/5
Snogging Scale - a 6 at least, but I honestly don't remember
Story - 5/5 genius
Characters - 5/5 true teen!
Overall 5/5 - MADE OF AWESOME!
This is the cry of a sad sad little woman who is unloved... and has a stick up her butt.
I hate when people take things from a book out of context in order to make it sound more offensive.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/156012/
I hate when people take things from a book out of context in order to make it sound more offensive.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/156012/
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