In Which She Says Sorry. Hello? Hello?

I have just figured out no one reads my blog. So do I owe anyone an apology? I really don't know. And if there is anyone reading my blog then, sorry. Also, post a comment. On anything. It can be about cheese. I'm serious. Cheese.
  Moving on, self and other unknown blog-readers. I have NEVER felt this before. I'm trying to decide if I hate/like the book I'm reading. I also should give you a few reviews. Sorry, I haven't had the time. Recently it has been very busy. As in very busy. Like really busy. Which is starge considering I've still made time for reading.
   Anyway, here is what I came here to present:

  Nothing. Until tomorrow. In the meantime I'll be sleeping.

Au revoir.
Alexia ( no picture thingy today. I need SLEEP!)

Sorry, things have been hectic lately. I just have time to write this note. I may not post something until Friday, but in the meantime I'm going to leave you a bit from Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, so I can give you the review sometime later in the week.
I've stumbled into the land of pretty people.And here I'd thought I'd come from the land of pretty people. You know how sometimes on T.V they'll show you a picture of a celebrity from high school, and that person looks perfectly normal, not really any more attractive than anyone else? And you think what happened? Why is Jennifer Garner so hot now?I'll tell you: money happened -Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, top page 42, published by Harper Teen (an imprint of Harper Collins). Am I supposed to do a bibliography?

Ideas and Questions: My Very Short Reading List

Today let's talk about some serious stuff. I have a  huge  short list full of books I'm going to read. But what I want to know is what books of that wishlist do you want me to review. Also maybe your stuck on what to read next so hopefull this wishlist will give you some ideas for that. So, lets begin:

Haven by Kristi Cook
Will Work For Prom Dress by Aimee Farris
The Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
Sleepless by Cyn Balog
and Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev

 More will be coming later. But for post in the commets section below about what you want me to read.

Review: Timeless by Alexandra Monir

A while back I didn't have a blog. But I still read books, so I wanted to share with you what I thought of Timeless by Alexandra Monir.  It's not a huge review but it should still give you an idea of what the book's about.

Book: Timeless
Author: Alexandra Monir
Pages: 304
Publisher: Delacorte Book for Young Readers
Rating: 5/5
Summary: Music can draw us back into memories, moments, and places, and in Timeless, debut author and recording artist Alexandra Monir transports readers into the glamorous Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties with soulful lyrics and swooning jazz tones. Alexandra wrote two original songs for Timeless, the lyrics of which are trickled throughout the book, slowly revealing a decades-old family mystery. In Timeless, we are introduced to Michele Windsor, one of the modern bluebloods of the historic Windsor family. Struggling to find her place in a world of prestige and old-fashioned values, Michele sifts through family relics in search of answers. When she discovers her great-great-grandmother’s diary and begins poring through its pages, she finds herself whisked back in time to the Gilded Age. There, Michele meets the man whom she always wished existed, but hadn’t dared to believe in. Inextricably drawn to each other, the two fall in love. But as Michele drifts between modern life and the world of the past, she begins to piece together an alarming family mystery -- one that may doom her life and the life of the man she loves. Timeless is a captivating romance and mystery spanning three decades of high-society life and intrigue in New York City. --Jacqueline Segall ( Information above found on Amazon, except for book picture)

Thoughts:
    Timeless is a beautifully written novel about a girl who goes back in time a hundred years. When I was reading Timeless I was so lost in the book it almost felt I was there. I know someone else has said this about another book but, is this really Alexandra Monirs debut novel? It was written so perfectly with descriptions in places you wanted and a poetic, fresh feel to the writing. I can't say enough good things about Ms. Monir's writing, can I?
     The idea was great as well, very original, and interesting. Although I thought this book would of worked as a stand alone she added that cliffhanger in the end. Shocker! I also really enjoyed the characters. They seemed very real people who were trying to deal with grief and feeling . There were also nice little touches in this book that made you think, oh that's a nice little touch. For example Michele's mum being a small designer and a very understanding mum, made everything, the accident and Michele's sadness included so real.

      I also learned a lot from this book as well. It was obvious Alexandra Monir did her research. Who new 1910 was a very fancy age. I also thought of it to be an in between age, where nothing was really happening. World War 1 didn't start until a bit later, and the 20s didn't come until well the 20s. Although most of the time traveling took place in 1910 there were a few other places in time Michele went back too. Truly an amazing book. I recommend heading over to your local bookstore/library and seeing if they have it.

Character Spotlight: Bella Swan

Okay, a lot of us might be sick of all the Twilight stuff by now, but I thought I'd do a spotlight on Bella Swan. She used to be such an original character back when Twilight was first published, but then well other authors started remaking her over and over again. I think Bella's a bit tired  by now don't you think. So, she's decided to sit down with the original Edward and Jacob (their pretty tired too) and talk about some things and just relax
 ( There are a few spoilers here and there, but I think you all know about them.)
Edward: I hated you from the start.
Jacob: Really, cause I never liked you either.
Edward: There's something we have in common! I'm surprised.
Jacob: Really?
Edward: Really. Oh and another thing we have in common is Bella.
Bella: No, in another story I'm pretty sure both of you hated me.
Edward: Huh?
Bella: Oh and I'm in another movie. I think it's called Vampire Academy. Edward, your in it, Jake your in the next one.
Chipmunk: Squeak!
Edward and Jacob: FOOD!
Bella: Ick!
Edward: Sorry Bella, don't be freaked out right now even though you should be.
Bella: I wasn't. UNTIL NOW.
Edward: Don't get mad.
Bella: I already am. Bye Edward. Hello Jake.
Jake: Um, if you haven't noticed I'm going to be taken by your daughter in the next book.
Renesmee : He's mine.
Bella: Okay then random person! Hello Edward!
Edward: Your back.
Bella: I had to be. It's in the movie and the book.
So my writings only okay, same with some of the jokes, but still you get the point. Right? I have also made a list of character's a lot like Bella.

1. Pretty much everyone

And so it goes from there because can't remember them, but I know there's a lot. Oh, and also tomorrow I will be posting a review for Unearthly by Cynthia Hand.
PS. I do like Twilight. I'm not kidding, and Meyers a great writer, but I can't help but crack a smile at how hilarious the whole Edward/ Jacob feud is.

                                                                  
                                              

Weekly Geeks- Time Capsule

I thought this weeks Weekly Geeks was perfect. I'm supposed to do a time capsule of any point in my life. I decided to choose a time in my life where I just started liking reading and music. I was around 4 to 7 years old. Before we continue though I would like to share with you little Lexi.
Profile:
When I was around 6 years old I had short blond hair and midget sized dimples. I smiled and skipped around a lot, and always had a book with me. I remember pinching my 4 year old brother when I got mad at him, and later in life him getting back at me by scraching one of my chicken pox spots. To this day I still have the scar. Still, I was a quite well mannered for a six year old. I always said please and thank you, answered the phone the corret way, and did what my parents told me too. I was an honors student and got the smartest girl in my class award. I still remember my friend saying her award was better beause she got something like best painter and her certificate had a craft the back. I just snapped back at her that they were same and everyones was great. Life was great and the world was great. I didn't know about war or death and as far as was concerned life went on forever.
My favorite books at the time were: Rainbow Magic,Disney Princesses Collection (is that what it's called?), and many other short books about sparkly fishes and a 'big' chapter book about a magical pony. Now I've reread some of the books I think to myself that I was crazy. I mean magical fairy kingdoms? Flying ponies? But I also see how I liked them because they took me to another world.
I also enjoyed music from Disney Channel and other interesting music like Britany Spears and the popular radio songs.
Soon I think I'll drag one of my old books put and do a review on it as well as post my old favorite song with it. No one ever told me Weekly Geeks couldn't go on forever. Or did they?

Lovely Covers

Last night I was thinking about all the beautiful YA book covers. So it leads me to this: Lovely Covers. In a way it's a meme. I've seen other people do things similar, so I decided why not do it yourself? Every month on a Friday afternoon (or morning) I will post covers I think are pretty. They don't even have to come out this month, or even be out. So, here I bring to you Lovely Covers.

Book: Rival
Author: Sara Bennett Wealer
Publisher: HarperTeen (Harper Collins)
Thoughts: This cover is beautiful. The blown up flower laying on a piano, with one petal coming of symbolizes the rival and friendship between the two girls and the music in the book. And an extra plus: the content is wonderful!

Book: Unearthly
Author: Cynthia Hand
Publisher: Harper Teen (Harper Collins)
Thoughts: The purple! The purple! It's so... angel like. And the chapter beginnings are beautful too. Just another sign that HarperTeen has a really great design team!

Book: Supernaturally
Author: Kierstan White
Publisher: HarperTeen ( Haper Collins)
Thoughts: One word: A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. The cover is wonderful, and the girl on the front is very Evie looking. And on the back there is lightning! Even prettier than Paranormalcy's cover.

Book: Demon Glass
Author: Rachel Hawkins
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Thoughts: This cover is darling! I love how on both of the covers she sees a prettier reflection of herself. It's so lovely I think I might faint!

Well thats it for today. Come back next month to see more wonderful covers!

Rival by Sara Bennett Wealer

Book: Rival
Author: Sara Bennett Wealer
Page Number: 336 pages
Publisher: HarperTeen
Published: Feb 15th,2011
Source: Bought on Kindle
Summary:
Brooke
I don't like Kathryn Pease. I could pretend everything's fine between us. I could be nice to her face, then trash her behind her back. But I think it's better to be honest. I don't like Kathryn, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

Kathryn
I saw a commercial where singers used their voices to shatter glass, but the whole thing is pretty much a myth. The human voice isn't that strong.

Human hatred is. Anybody who doubts that should feel the hate waves coming off of Brooke Dempsey. But I don't shatter; I'm not made of glass. Anyway, the parts that break aren't on the outside.

Brooke and Kathryn used to be best friends . . . until the night when Brooke ruthlessly turned on Kathryn in front of everyone. Suddenly Kathryn was an outcast and Brooke was Queen B. Now, as they prepare to face off one last time, each girl must come to terms with the fact that the person she hates most might just be the best friend she ever had. ( Taken from Amazon, or Sara Bennett Wealers website. Both are the same.)
Rating: 5/5 stars

I'd thought about reading Rival since it's release so when I finished my last book a few days earlier I decided to try it out.
Rival is a riveting story about friendship,trust,rivals,and music. Usually contemporary novels are a bit slow, but this one was packed with action and memories. Memories or going back in time sometimes can be a bit annoying in novels. You just want the author to get on with the story. In Rival it's different. The memories were all part of the suspense of the book.
I felt the character were well put together and you could understand them and their actions, even Brooke. Most would think Brooke is your classic popular girl. Mean, rude, and perfect. Brooke was more real and kinder than classic popular girls. When she was mean, like to Kathryn she had good reasons.
I also really enjoyed all the music talk. Music played a huge part in the story and was what brought the girls together in the first place, and in a way make their hatred stronger for each other.
The authors writing was really poetic. If you read the summary you see how she starts the book: poeticly ( is that even a word?) She also has a a way of making you feel like the character are real people with a slight touch of making them seem otherworldly.
I would recommend Rival to anyone who wants a good fast read to drink with a cup of hot chocolate by the fire. A fabulous read!

Waiting on Wednesday (1)

Waiting on Wednesday Happens every Wednesday and is hosted by Jill at Breaking the spine. This weekly meme lets everyone know how ecstatic they are for certain upcoming releases.

Book:Hourglass
Author: Myra McEntire
Published:May 24th,2011
Page Number:416
Publisher: EgmontU.S.A
Summery: Since the age of fourteen, Emerson Cole has seen strange things – dead things – swooning Southern Belles, soldiers, and other eerie apparitions of the past. She’s tried everything to get rid of the visions: medication, counseling, asylums. Nothing’s worked.


So when Emerson's well-meaning brother calls in yet another consultant from a mysterious organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to give it one last try.


Michael Weaver is no ordinary consultant. He's barely older than she is; he listens like no one she's ever met before; and he doesn't make her feel the least bit crazy. As Emerson ventures deeper into the world of the Hourglass, she begins to learn the truth about her past, her future--and her very life
(Taken of Myra McEntires website)

Why I can't wait to read it:

* It sounds very orginal, plus who doesn't love the name Emerson?

* The cover is very mysterious. It makes you wonder what is coming to happen.

* Hourglass, the organization sounds very interesting.

* Last but not least: A boy that doesn't treat the girl badly. Plus he sounds more like a friendly possible boyfriend.

So, what do you think of Hourglass. Are you dying to read it? Or do hate the idea? Let me know in the comments section!

The Story Snail

A few months back I opened my eyes and found out there was book blogs!I was so excited that there were people who loved reading. I looked all over the web for the coolest ones and decided I wanted one too! I found a really cool site: Shabby Blogs.com. They had fun designs to decorate my blo with. After many blogs that some way or another got screwed up I made this one: The Story Snail. After I had my main designs down I searched around and found some other ones to put on the side bars. Tah dah I had a blog. I was so excited to posting I went straight to it. Then a thought came to me: I needed to write an introduction. So here I am tapping away on the key board writing my 2nd post ever. Anyways here you go: my introduction.

About Me:
My name is Lexi and I love to read. Reading can take you places you've never dreamed of and can show you the world through someone elses eyes. Along with reading I also like photograhy and writing. Some of my favorite authors include: Stephanie Meyer,Kierstan White, Rick Riordan, and Richelle Mead. Oh and another thing you should know about me: I get really hyper and say random things like TURTLES and most recently PIGS. I also love cute creatures like animated snails, not real ones though. If real ones were lime green with purple backs I would, but I highly doubt thats going to happen. Oh, and one last thing... Pink PIGS! See, I told I get hyper and say weird things. And yes there is one last thing. I love good manners. No burping, please!

Weekly Memes
Weekly Memes are fun!Here are few I think I'll be doing.

Waiting on Wednesday
In My Mailbox
Teaser Tuesday
Weekly Geeks

I'll do those for a while and then see which ones I like and which ones I don't. I'll tell whats going to be happening with Weekly Memes when I know.
PS. I might create my own meme.
Posting & Comments

Most of my posts should be book related. I'll post about all sorts of things though. Some things I most post about are:

Book Reviews
Signings
Author Interviews
Book News
Fun Stuff
and more

I think I should also adress comments. Please don't swear, talk about random stuff, ect. Think before you post. Would you want the police to read this? Your mother? Thinks about it.

Last but not least: Have fun, and sorry in advance for my extreme hyperness and quite possibly seriousness.

The 2011 Debut Author Challenge (hosted by The Story Siren)

This year after some thought I decided to participate in the 2011 Debut Author Challenge hosted by The Story Siren. The goal is to read 12 debut author books and post reviews on them. Even of you don't have a blog you can participate in the challenge by posting your reviews on other sites such as Good Reads and Amazon. You should see a few debut author posts coming up later this week. And since this is my first post ever I'll be posting more about this blog and why I started it. So, are you going to participate in the 2011 debut author challenge?