Bonjour!
Maud and I apologise for our absence in the past few weeks, now that exams are largely over we will be back on track and posting regularly. We really want to put all we can into the content on this blog so we didn't want to post anything half-hearted. Besides, the summer holidays are coming soon and we'll be posting loads then.
Thank you for your understanding,
Maud and Emile x :)
Sophie's World ~ Jostein Gaarder book review *spoiler free*
Bonjour!
I have finally finished Sophie's World! That took three whole weeks *_*. It was a good book though - let's get to this.
Just because it took me so long to read this book, does not mean that I didn't enjoy it. I found the philosophical history very interesting, and I liked the way it was woven into the story.
Sophie's World follows 14 year old Sophie Amundsen, who one day gets two letters in the mail. One reads "who are you?" and the other "where does the world come from?". As these letters from an unknown philosopher spark her curiosity, Sophie gets plunged into the middle of an eccentric mystery.
I would recommend this, all I will say is prepare to be drowned in information. Stick with it though, it is an enjoyable book. Especially if you are a thinker like myself.
That's all for now,
Au revoir,
Emile x
I have finally finished Sophie's World! That took three whole weeks *_*. It was a good book though - let's get to this.
Just because it took me so long to read this book, does not mean that I didn't enjoy it. I found the philosophical history very interesting, and I liked the way it was woven into the story.
Sophie's World follows 14 year old Sophie Amundsen, who one day gets two letters in the mail. One reads "who are you?" and the other "where does the world come from?". As these letters from an unknown philosopher spark her curiosity, Sophie gets plunged into the middle of an eccentric mystery.
I would recommend this, all I will say is prepare to be drowned in information. Stick with it though, it is an enjoyable book. Especially if you are a thinker like myself.
That's all for now,
Au revoir,
Emile x
Currently Reading - Emile 10/6/15
Still reading Sophie's World....
I'm determined to finish it this weekend!
Au revoir!
Emile :)
I'm determined to finish it this weekend!
Au revoir!
Emile :)
My Favourite Authors - Emile
Bonjour!
Today's topic is on my favourite authors. I'm a pretty diverse reader, so I just read what sounds good. I do however have some authors that I especially enjoy reading from.
1. Terry Pratchett
Because I love how random his writing his, how the names are so spontaneous.
Because I love how random his writing his, how the names are so spontaneous.
2. Douglas Adams
Because of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Last Chance to See.
Because of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Last Chance to See.
3. Bill Bryson
Because I find his writing so funny while learning a lot.
4. J.K Rowling
Because I find his writing so funny while learning a lot.
4. J.K Rowling
For obvious reasons.
5. V.E Schwab
I think her writing style is so unique.
6. Patrick Ness
His books are amazing.
There we are! My favourite authors can vary, but here a few that I consistently love.
Au revoir,
Emile :)
His books are amazing.
There we are! My favourite authors can vary, but here a few that I consistently love.
Au revoir,
Emile :)
Sorry; Maud
Hi guys!
Today's post is more of an apology as I have not posted for ages. I feel extremely bad for this and it will improve---I promise!
I am not trying to make excuses but I will explain why...
1) At the moment I am having a really hard time at home---this has caused a reading slump :'( this is why I am still reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood a Prince and All The Bright Places.
2) I have loads of exams coming up that I need to revise for. I get extreme anxiety over exams so with this all going round my head, I can't think about reading or writing on this blog or even writing fanfiction. These exams are not only in school but I have an Intermediete Foundation ballet exam. This is really stressing me out to the point where I feel like nothing matters anymore.
I promise that once all these exams are over, I will write loads to make up for it!
Me and Emile are also going to Harry Potter Studios in July as a birthday treat for us both! When we go, we will write loads on our experience and what we thought.
Sorry if this was just a complete rant but I needed to let you guys know as I don't want you to feel like I am abandoning the blog (I am certainly not!).
I hope you guys understand!
Maud x
June TBR + Life Update - Emile 9/6/15
Bonjour!
*Quick Update*
Our apologies about there not being many posts recently from both Maud and I, it's because it is exam season we have piano and dance exams as well as all the end-of-year tests from school. I'm sure you can understand that free time is hard to come by, and we don't want to just half-heartedly write something, we want this blog to contain quality material. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Onto the TBR! I realise that it is already the 9th June, but I was thought that there wasn't any reason why we didn't write monthly TBR's and Wrap Up's so I decided to start now.
June is a very busy month for me, so if I get through 3 books, I'll be proud. Those books are:
1. Throne of Glass ~ Sarah J. Maas
I now own 3 copies of this book (Kindle edition, British paperback and American paperback) and I still haven't gotten around to it. My friend recently brought me back a signed copy from New York with the beautiful American cover so I feel even more obliged to read it. Besides, I haven't heard a bad word said about this author. Here is the amazing cover:
2. The Catcher in the Rye ~ J.D Salinger
I brought this months ago and still haven't gotten around to it. It's about time I did.
3. Red Queen ~ Victoria Aveyard
Again, I brought this months ago and still haven't read it. But I will... sometime.
These choices are pretty flexible so if you find a currently reading post where I am reading something else, don't be shocked because I generally choose the genre of a book I'd like to read depending on my mood.
Au revoir,
Emile :)
*Quick Update*
Our apologies about there not being many posts recently from both Maud and I, it's because it is exam season we have piano and dance exams as well as all the end-of-year tests from school. I'm sure you can understand that free time is hard to come by, and we don't want to just half-heartedly write something, we want this blog to contain quality material. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Onto the TBR! I realise that it is already the 9th June, but I was thought that there wasn't any reason why we didn't write monthly TBR's and Wrap Up's so I decided to start now.
June is a very busy month for me, so if I get through 3 books, I'll be proud. Those books are:
1. Throne of Glass ~ Sarah J. Maas
I now own 3 copies of this book (Kindle edition, British paperback and American paperback) and I still haven't gotten around to it. My friend recently brought me back a signed copy from New York with the beautiful American cover so I feel even more obliged to read it. Besides, I haven't heard a bad word said about this author. Here is the amazing cover:
2. The Catcher in the Rye ~ J.D Salinger
I brought this months ago and still haven't gotten around to it. It's about time I did.
3. Red Queen ~ Victoria Aveyard
Again, I brought this months ago and still haven't read it. But I will... sometime.
These choices are pretty flexible so if you find a currently reading post where I am reading something else, don't be shocked because I generally choose the genre of a book I'd like to read depending on my mood.
Au revoir,
Emile :)
Currently Reading - (Emile) 3.6.15
Bonjour!
There isn't really much to say here, I'm still reading Sophie's World...
It's because it is such a dense book, there is so much information! I don't understand how the main character takes it all in. Hopefully by the next currently reading post I will be reading a different book. Hopefully.
That's all for now, au revoir,
Emile:)
There isn't really much to say here, I'm still reading Sophie's World...
It's because it is such a dense book, there is so much information! I don't understand how the main character takes it all in. Hopefully by the next currently reading post I will be reading a different book. Hopefully.
That's all for now, au revoir,
Emile:)
Book Haul! - Emile
Bonjour!
In the past two or three months I have acquired a lot of books. Some have been gifts and some I have brought myself. Here we go!
1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
2. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab
3. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
I actually have two copies of this book, the American copy and the British copy.
4. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
5. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
6. The Ruby in the Smoke by Phillip Pullman
7. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
8. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger
9. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
10. Vicious by V.E Schwab
11. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
12. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
13. Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
14. The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
15. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
16. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Phew! I feel very lucky to have all of these. Now I need to read them all, I am rather excited for that!
Au revoir,
Emile :)
In the past two or three months I have acquired a lot of books. Some have been gifts and some I have brought myself. Here we go!
1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
2. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab
3. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
I actually have two copies of this book, the American copy and the British copy.
4. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
5. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
6. The Ruby in the Smoke by Phillip Pullman
7. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
8. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger
9. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
10. Vicious by V.E Schwab
11. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
12. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
13. Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
14. The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
15. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
16. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Phew! I feel very lucky to have all of these. Now I need to read them all, I am rather excited for that!
Au revoir,
Emile :)
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