NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

National Novel Writing Month takes place November 1st-30th and I am going to attempt it. A 50,000 word novel in one month. Of course, I won't expect it to be good. It will need A LOT of revision and I've always wanted to actually finish something I write. So... I need book ideas.

If you would like to join me or want to know more about NaNoWriMo, click on the link. Last year Nerdfighter and author John Green (of the Vlogbrothers) made a Youtube video about it (that's a lot of links).

I'll have to write it on an old laptop that you have to keep plugged in because the battery is shot. I can't use my desktop because after it died and was resurrected, I couldn't find my Word disc. So, crappy laptop it is! Wish me luck (I'll need it for my horrible grammar)!

Oh yeah, and yesterday was my birthday.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Dracula by Bram Stoker

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What's not to love about the original vampire novel? Nothing written about vampires since has come close (Twilight sucked- vampires don't sparkle).

Written in 1897 in "journal" format, the reader follows written accounts of the characters. That makes it a little hard to get into at first, but I loved it. Anyone that likes vampire books or movies should read this. Classic.



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The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands

The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I didn't enjoy this book, but the sex is hot. Really hot. The main problem is that the ending seemed something out of a high school play. Everything is happy, la de de dah.... dumb.



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The Taking by Dean Koontz

The Taking by Dean Koontz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I'll be honest- this book freaked the shit out of me. So much that when my husband was gone on a work trip while I was reading this, I made my dog sleep in the room with me. I guess that may be a sign of good writing- that it can scare you that much.

The entire book is filled from beginning to end with mystery, suspense and horrible, frightening images. I've never been that afraid to pick up the book and see how the story progresses. Eventually I made myself read the end before I finished the book so I wouldn't be so worried as I read it. Considering how freaked I was, I'd say it's a good book.



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Mockingjay (Book 3 of the Hunger Games series) by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I've used the word "haunting" in the past to describe The Hunger Games and Catching Fire. This book is the most haunting of the 3. The series has effected me in so many ways. It's one of those books that stay with you well after reading it. I actually feel for the characters in a way I haven't before. Their injustice and struggles have had me on the verge of tears (and sometimes actual tears). It made me feel so sad, which, I'm not sure is good or not. However it is such wonderful writing that you can't help but feel.



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