Showcase Sunday #14 & 200 Followers!! :)

Before I begin with my Showcase Sunday I just want to say a maaaassive thank you to all of you, my wonderful followers for helping my break 200! I will work on another giveaway (as well as my Delirium one) to give something back to you guys :). Thank you so much, you're all amazing!

It's Sunday again so we all know that it's time for Showcase Sunday. It's a lovely weekly meme hosted by Vicki over at Books, Biscuits and Tea, and it allows us to show off all the lovely buys this week. My requesting finger has been itching this week so I have many lovelies to show off :). 


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Net Galley
          

So that's what I've got so far this week! Also, did anyone see Felix fall from what was basically space?! How AMAZING is that - a million man points to you, sir.

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Feature & Follow #9

So here's Fridays meme: Feature and Follow hosted over at Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. The aim of the blog is to gain new followers! :)

How to participate:

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! If this is your first time here, welcome! You are about to make some new friends and gain new followers -- but you have to know -- the point of this hop is to follow other bloggers also. I follow you, you follow me.

What sets this Hop apart from others, is the Feature. Each week they will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow the Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy.

                         Featured Blogs: Reese's Reviews & Book Fever

Q: What book do you think would make a great Halloween movie? Please explain in graphic detail of goriness...

Great question and so many options! Any of Kelley Armstrong or J. R. Ward books would do the trick, they have the perfect balance of supernatural, gore and sex which would make for an excellent Halloween movie BUT I think I may have to go with Sarah Waters; The Little Stranger. It's a Neo-Victorian text which is one of the few that full on gave me the shivers! For the text synopsis click here. The uncanniness and uneasiness which Water's weaves throughout the novel (is it haunted? Is it psychological? Who?) would be the perfect film adaptation to curl up with at Halloween! 

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**GIVEAWAY**DELIRIUM**UK ONLY**

Hey guys! I recently received two paperback copies of Lauren Oliver's Delirium so I thought there was nothing better than to offer one of you guys the chance to win a copy! To enter is really simple, all that you need to do is to fill in the Rafflecopter form below and to make sure that you are a RESIDENT OF THE UK. Unfortunately, I am unable to host an international giveaway at the moment but keep your eyes pealed for the future! :)

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Showcase Sunday #13

It's Sunday again so we all know that it's time for Showcase Sunday. It's a lovely weekly meme hosted by Vicki over at Books, Biscuits and Tea, and it allows us to show off all the lovely buys this week. I've had a very meh few weeks book wise as I've had to begin purchasing the 'wonderful' course books which I get to study... yay? I've also been absent from this meme so the list to come will be a reminder to me too :P.

Course Books
     

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Kindle


Net Galley
    

Won


So that's more than I expected! What did you guys buy yourselves this week? :)

xxx

Feature & Follow #8

So here's Fridays meme: Feature and Follow hosted over at Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. The aim of the blog is to gain new followers! :)

How to participate:

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! If this is your first time here, welcome! You are about to make some new friends and gain new followers -- but you have to know -- the point of this hop is to follow other bloggers also. I follow you, you follow me.

What sets this Hop apart from others, is the Feature. Each week they will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow the Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy.

                         Featured Blogs: Angela's Anxious Life & Book Liaison

Q: What do you hope to accomplish with your blog? Is it to one day become an author yourself, just for fun, maybe get some online attention, or maybe something very different?

It started off that I just wanted to talk books with other book lovers and to also expand my reviewing skills. I desperately want to get into publishing as agent/editor, either are my dream jobs. As any reader, I'd love to be granted the talent to put together a mind blowing novel but as of yet this inspirational idea has yet to hit me. Who knows what the future holds, I am only 21 :).

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First week done! A few books to browse at :).

So my first week of postgraduate life is done, lecture wise anyway! I have a grand total of six hours a week, with eight hours every few. Can't complain really, it's the same as what I did for undergraduate! It's quite intimidating though as it feels like you have to be on top of your game 100% of the time. The dreaded presentations are being introduced this year. I'm trying to focus on how helpful they will be once they're done but at the moment it's a massive EEUUURRGHHHH!

Anyway, the point of this post is to show off the course books I know I have to read so far this semester! Can't complain which makes a lovely change :):

Neo-Victorian Mutinies: Gender & Racial Trauma

     

I've also decided to read:

This wasn't voted in on our to-read list course wise but I can't resist a book with a supernatural edge!

I was unbelievably excited to see Sarah Waters appear on my course text list! It's a book I've wanted to read for ages and now the excuse is there. So far these are the only compulsory texts for semester 1 (alongside small essays etc) and the course book and the way we approach it is entirely our choice for my other module! So far so good :).

Have any of you guys read any of these books? Opinions? :)

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Top Ten Tuesday #1

This week I thought I'd try out a new meme: Top Ten Tuesday hosted over at the wonderful blog; Broke and Bookish. This weeks Top Ten Tuesday is:

Top Ten 'older' books that shouldn't be forgotten about!

Harry Potter - This most certainly speaks for itself. This is a collection of books which, in my opinion, will be cherished for years to come and by upcoming generations. It appeals to children and adults, it's such an intriguing little world created by J. K. Rowling and I don't think I will ever be able to get enough of it, or indeed, ever get over the ending of the series.

Rebecca - This is a masterpiece created by Daphne du Maurier. I am so glad that one of my university modules introduced me to this author and novel. It's compelling and its uncanniness carries you from page to page. This is highly recommended. It is a book which certainly hasn't received as much attention as it deserves.

Wuthering Heights - Easily my favourite book out of all the Classics. Anyone who has read it will appreciate how much of a masterpiece this work is. I am just devastated that Emily Bronte passed away before she was able to complete another novel!

Otherworld Series - Kelley Armstrong's entire series! Completely amazing books, a mind-blowing world and yet another series which I am struggling to accept the end of. The paranormal genre doesn't get anywhere near enough credit in my opinion and I hope these books maintain their popularity.

The Handmaid's Tale - The first piece of Margaret Atwood that I ever read. She is incredible. This novel echoes issues addressed by both Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World but confronts them in a much more interesting way, making it a more enjoyable read. 

The Famous Five - Need I say more? I think everyone has read these at least once in their childhood. I remember curling up with my Mam's old copies and absolutely loved them. I don't think there's any worries about these books being forgotten any time soon.

Complete Works of Shakespeare - I think this speaks for itself really. The all time greatest playwright and poet should not and will not be forgotten. If my degree taught me anything it is to respect his talent and works.

Game of Thrones - I can only speak for this book and A Clash of Kings as I've yet to read the rest, but I already know that this is not a series to be forgotten. He has successfully managed to put fantasy back on the map and I hope that it grows further in success!

Blackdagger Brotherhood - J. R. Ward is a truly talented woman. She succeeded in creating and incredibly and original world and managed to put a whole new spin on the vampire tales. 

1984 - One of the original and probably one of the most influential Dystopian texts. His Realism introduced to us the sinister world that could exist if 'security' continued the way it currently is. It unsettles me how much some of the security systems we have in the UK match up with - although not as radical as - that which is portrayed in this novel.

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