Get Lost in Literature

I know my post is running late today, but here's my Thursday Quote, from an author who probably needs no introduction... One last moment of madness, the space between heartbeats, like the one that had sent him hurtling after her five days previously: he would stay here, after all, waiting for her to return; then cupping her perfect face in his hands and saying, "Let's try again." But they had already tried, again and again and again, and always when the first crashing wave of mutual longing subsided, the ugly wreck of the past lay revealed again, its shadow lying darkly over everything they tried to rebuild. Quotable Thursday originally brought to you by  Bookshelf Fantasies .

Lucidity. A museum for dreams. Maury Bennet is a psychologist and psychopath, who can remove dreams from people's heads. Nolan Gage is a desperate father funding a project. Kevin, a victim of horrible crime plagued by a monster... I admit I was skeptical of this book at first.With the introduction of a mad scientist and a mad millionaire funding a mad zoo... I wondered if this was going to somehow resemble a retelling of Jurassic Park (it did a little, but Kevin fixed it). Kevin: how could one kid's childhood be so awful? Its like a train wreck, you can't look away from. Parental lies, marital collapse, murder(s), no wonder he has nightmares. And he's not like typical child heroes, who are instinctively innocent, just, and brave; this kid is scared. He's scared and he's angry and he feels guilty, and he doesn't know the right thing he just knows he has to do something. And the ending. A bit of a twist at the end what with Maury and--------------No j...

My picks for the Tuesday Top Ten, as invented by  The Broke and Bookish . These are some of the scariest book covers I've seen. I only occasionally read straight up horror, so a few of these I've read, but most of these are books I've seen on Amazon or GoodReads and haven't gotten to...yet. 1. GoodReads keeps recommending I read this. I'm pretty sure its just Edgar Allen Poe with a tricked out cover. Poe is a favorite of mine, so I've probably already read this in a different addition. I just love how lyrical his prose is. 2.  Amazon recommended this. I'm not sure what its about, but that little girl is creepy...Why are little girls always creepy? 3.  GoodReads rec. 4.  GoodReads rec. 5.  GoodReads rec. I admit to wanting to read 4 and 5! I've just got to be in the mood for a good scare! 6.   This I read, and this I loved! Monsters living in a school. If you were ever dreaded going to school, this is like validation. 7. ...

You may have figured out, I'm not much of a weekend post-person. I much prefer that time for *lies* spending time with family and quiet reflection...Okay, * confesses * mostly I watch football and ride horses on weekends. But I hope the new week is starting out great for you, I realize no one really likes a monday morning. And since I have no review to post today and nothing hot-topic-y to give my opinion on, I thought I'd share a couple of things I've found in blogs recently. My affiliate at  Drunk on Reviews  also isn't a weekend poster and she's got a NaNoWriMo badge on her site--technically I didn't put my badge on my blog, but I did sign up this year so we have those things in common.  New author, JRRichardson posted an excerpt  on her blog, from her upcoming romantic/murder mystery novel, Cursed be the Wicked ...I'm not usually one for romance novels, but I know potential when I see it, and I'm excited to read a story taking place ins Sale...

Four teenage boys--a ladies man, a lover, a dork, and an oddball--are looking for one last hurrah together, partying it up and trying to get laid, before they have to grow up and go off to college.  Does the plot seem familiar? Tragically, it's the same plot given to us by Adam Herz, in American Pie . David H. Steinberg, who is credited with writing the storylines for American Pie 2  and  American Pie: Book of Love,  should, and probably does, know this. As a fan of the American Pie movies, I entered into this book with slightly more than an open mind; I was pretty damn excited! And even though the first few chapters did make me laugh, the more I read the more I found myself waiting for the story to pick up. I eventually came to a realization: This is all there is . Here's the problem and there is no way of getting around it: This story is like evidence that Steinberg peaked with AP2 . This story reads like a retelling of AP1 , with a slightly less f...

"People think it's all about following the leader and doing what he says, but the wingman's real job is to protect the leader." Noah looked at Dylan, his face illuminated by a sliver of light coming through the busted tail light. "What are you saying?" Dylan met his eyes. "The wingman doesn't need the leader. The leader needs the wingman." I just finished this book this morning and am planning to have the review ready for tomorrow! Quotable Thursday originally brought to you by Bookshelf Fantasies .

The Map of the Sky (Trilogía Victoriana #2) by Félix J. Palma, translated by Nick Caistor This book is drastically different from the first installment, but continues themes of time travel, romance, and individual perceptions of the world, while introducing a new theme: extraterrestrial invasion. This storyline moves a lot faster than The Map of Time, whether that's because Wells is in charge or because of all the explosions and carnage...But the storyline is definitely easier to follow. HG Wells, is no longer just a face in the crowd, in this story he is cast as a main protagonist. We meet some new people, and reacquaint with some familiar characters, and of course the writer of the story continues to interrupt his own tale; this time with purpose. Seeing as FJP is determined to write stories near impossible to summarize without ruining everything, I'll try to be careful: Part 1 is the start of Wells's adventure as an impudent fan invites Wells out for a couple ...