FIVE FRIDAY

5 Books I added to my 'Want to Read' list on Goodreads.com

1. Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult

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I picked up both of the Jodi Picoult books in this list from my local health organisation that has a book swap table. I love Picoult's writing so there was no question of me leaving these two behind. Harvesting the heart confronts the challenges and fears that new mothers face. Paige is questioning her ability to be a good mother whilst thinking of her own mother and childhood. I think this will be an interesting read. 

2. Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult

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Picture Perfect tells the story of a young woman who awakes in a graveyard with no memory of where she is or who she is. She only knows that she is running from something but can't remember what. From what I can gather from reviews, the character is stuck in an abusive marriage that is 'picture perfect' on the outside. I like the depth and reality to Picoult's writing so again, this should be an interesting read. 

3. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale 

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I found this book in either a blog post or article of books that are similar to Harry Potter. I think. I read so much that it could've been from anywhere. However this book sounds brilliant. A school that teaches you how to be and act like a princess. The description sounds like Hogwarts so I am going to keep an eye out for this book. 

4. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

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This book has so many recommendations, I should really put time aside to read it. I'm put off a bit by the description, however what people have told me makes the book sound exciting and adventurous. I hope that I like this one. I want to like it if that makes sense. 

5. Still She Haunts Me by Katie Roiphe

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This book, I also picked up in a book swap. I feel like this one is an integral part of our literature history. Telling the tale of Charles Dodgson. AKA Lewis Caroll and his relationship with a little girl who inspired him to write his most famous stories such as Alice in Wonderland. I think this is a book that I'll put off for a while and I'll have to wait till I'm 'in the mood' to read it. 

What are you adding to your 'want to read' list? Let me know in the comments below. 

Love Charlie, Xx

FIVE FRIDAY

1. The Lunar Chronicles, by Marissa Meyer

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These books have been circulating in the book-blogosphere and instagram. I have finally admitted that I want to read them and have added them onto my goodreads.com 'Read List'. They sound like my cup of tea and are hopefully very like all my favourite YA book series such as 'divergent', 'Hunger Games' 'Uglies' etc... I am also interested in this series as they are themed on well known fairy tales - and this is hinted in the covers. The covers are, I feel, quite similar to those of the original Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer and it makes me wonder whether Marissa Meyer's name has always been 'Meyer'. Coincidence or not, I can't wait till I have the money to buy these books. 

2, Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng

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Everything I never told you is a sensitive family portrait with themes of secrets, love, family and longing. A family are torn apart when their daughter is found dead in a lake. It gives us a powerful insight into the relationships between parents and their children and how they will forever struggle to understand each other. I am hoping that this is a gripping novel that gives us an in-depth picture of the complex relationships that hold families together.

3. Illusions? Maybe, by Glenn Riley

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This book was recommended to me by a friend who asked me to read and review it on my blog. I already had this one on my kindle as a colleague wrote it and I wanted to support them in their journey to becoming a writer. However I had never prioritized this semi-autobiographical novel until now. When I do read and review this book I promise to be completely honest and truthful. I don't know whether this book will be 'my cup of tea' but I am going to try it anyway... hopefully soon. 

4. Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult

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I love Jodi Picoult's books. They always leave you with a moral decision to make and each decision will always have consequences. I have found that a lot of Picoult's novels have a similar story line and structure which I felt at one point made them a little boring after reading Picoult novel after Picoult novel. However, I haven't read one of her books for at least a year and I miss her writing. I added this one as the story line sounds incredible... The character's daughter needs a new heart but the only available match is that of a murderer. I mean, WOW. Really would like to get this book, maybe to read in the summer holiday. 

5. The Golem and the Djinni, by Helene Wecker

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I was attracted to the cover of this book as it is very pretty and mystifying. I saw it at a local health organisation where you can take books to swap. I traded in The Hunchback of Notre-Dame for this one. When I picked it up and the first thing I saw was 'If you love The Night Circus then you'll love this' that was it, I had to have it! It is quite a big book and I hope that doesn't make me leave it to the bottom of the reading list. I am really excited to read this - but how do you pronounce 'Djinni'?
Tell me in the comments if you know!

Let me know what you've added to your lists recently.

Love Charlie, Xx