I love to read and I know that heaps of people out there love to read too. The problem is, reading is quickly going out of fashion and the style of reading is changing. Instead of everyone trying to get a new copy of their favourite book in hardcover or paperback they grab their e-book or just opt to play games on iPads, iPhones, computers etc. Even computers are going out of style. Everything is changing and now lots of people don't read books. I don't know if people don't have time to read or if they feel nerdy reading books but they are an essential to life. You have friends in books that won't judge, their stories will always be there and the impossible can become possible. That makes me sound a little bit sad, but it is true because you can always turn to a good book for a story that has nothing to do with your day to cheer you up. That is why I want to share with you a bit about my bookshelf, the books I love, the books I hate, the books I still have to read and I would love for your input wether it be what books you love or even what books are on your bookshelves.
1. First Term at Malory Towers
Author: Enid Blyton
Series: Malory Towers
Publish Date: 1967
Publishing House: Atlantic Book Publishing Co. Ltd
Blurb: This is the first in the Malory Towers series- Enid Blyton's exciting school stories that have thrilled millions of girls & boys. Start reading them today!
My blurb: Enid Blyton is a classic. If you do not know who Enid Blyton is, please go and read her books. Wether it be the Faraway Tree, Mr Pinkwhistle, Famous Five, Malory Towers, Noddy, a short story collection of hers or a Naughtiest Girl you must! My mum grew up reading these books and so did I! They are mazing and Enid is an incredibly creative author. The Malory Towers Series is basically a whole series about Darrell Rivers who is an English student at Malory Towers. Many exciting and interesting things happen at Malory Towers with Darrell's friends Sally, Gwendoline and Mary-Lou.
Read, not read or never going to read: Read
2. The World According To Bob
Author: James Bowen
Series: The Bob Series
Publish Date: 2014
Publishing House: Hodder & Stoughton
Blurb: James And His Street Cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB James, with Bob's help, has begun to find his way back to the real world.
Almost every day. bob provides moments of intelligence, bravery and humour, at the same time opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust - and the meaning of happiness.
In the continuing tale of their life together James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger.
As they high five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lesson he's learnt from his street-wise cat.
My blurb: The Bob books are about a cat, Bob, who was rescued by James after he was left injured after a fight. James is a recovering drug addict and Bob helps him to get through the temptation and withdrawal symptoms a recovering drug addict faces. James doesn't have a proper job so he spends his days busking in local parks and subway stations. Bob comes along to James to work each day and helps him to collect money to pay the bills. Throughout the book, Bob and James face many difficult issues not just as a whole but individually as well. When James discovers The Big Issue, a magazine company for disadvantaged citizens things start to look up, but will everything go to plan?
Yes, that does sound very much like a blurb but I don't want to give anything away. And another yes, this is all real stories. The great thing about these books as there are many different ones and they come age appropriate for many age groups with the children's edition, adults edition and the picture book edition of all the tails of James and Bob.
Read, not read or never going to read: I have read the children's book, the picture book and one of the adult versions but I haven't read any of the christmas special ones.
3. Assassin
Author: Grace Cavendish (AKA Patricia Finney)
Series: The Lady Grace Mysteries
Publish Date: 2007
Publishing House: Red Fox of Random House
Blurb: Murder at Court! One suitor dead with a knife in his back, and another under suspicion ... Can Lady Grace, Queen Elizabeth's favourite Maid of Honour solve the mystery and bring order back to the Queen's Court? Open up the daybooke of Lady Grace for a tale of daggers, death and a very darling girl...
My blurb: The Lady Grace books are set in around 1569 at Queen Elizabeth I many homes. Lady Grace is the Queens favourite Maid of Honour and is also Her Majesty's Pursuivant (detective). Grace has to solve the mysteries with the help of her two friends Ellie and Masou whilst staying in line with the strict living conditions. The stories are historically correct so a great read for those who love history or need historical facts but also great for those who like to read books of a different time before blogs, internet and phones. I love these books and luckily there is the whole alphabet of books. The books are arranged in alphabetical order (Assassin, Betrayal, Conspiracy, Deception, Exile, Feud, Gold, Haunted etc.) so there is going to be at least 26 of them! The only issue is these books are very hard to find all of, with the same covers as many different covers have come out and hardly any are the same in size and style.
Read, not read or never going to read: I have read Assassin and Betrayal and loved them both but have not yet Conspiracy as I cannot find it with the correct cover.
4. Apple and Rain
Author: Sarah Crossan
Series: N/A
Publish Date: 2014
Publishing House: Bloomsbury Publishing
Blurb: A story about sad endings, A story about happy beginnings, A story to make you realise who is special. When Apple's mother returns after eleven years away, Apple feels whole again. She will have an answer to her burning question - why did you go? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bitter sweet. It's only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is, that she begins to see things as they really are.
My blurb: N/A
Read, not read or never going to read: I have not yet read this as I have some many books to read and I don't like to read sad books. I got this book as a present so I will have to read it but I really dislike reading books that end really sadly. I am not saying I like to read books that are all rainbows and unicorns and no one ever gets upset, but I like them to make you smile and recommend to others. If you have read this, let me know in the comments if it is to sad to read!
That is all for today's "Bookshelf Banter" so please, look out for Bookshelf Banter Parts Two, Three & Four.
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