Mini Panda's Book Reviews

#SPOOKATHON WRAP UP October 17th (12:00 am) - October 23rd  (11:59 pm) #Spookathon was sort of a success.... I mean I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed what I read but I also I never did finish a book. What a surprise! Another readathon that I tried to complete and then absolutely failed. This time though was my fault. I purposely stopped reading because I've been so excited to start Nanowrimo. All I can think about is my story and planning for my story. So reading as fallen to the wayside. I will be working hard at Nanowrimo prep until November starts.  CHALLENGES: 1. Read a thriller 2. Read a book with red on the cover 3. Read a book with a spooky word in the title 4. Read a 2016 release 5. Read a book with a paranormal character/creature What I did read was these three books here. Again though I didn't finish any on these. :( : 

Playlist Book Tag Source The playlist tag combines two of my favorite things music and books. It's just like the regular playlist tag where you take your music and put it on shuffle and write down the first ten songs but for this one, you then have to take the songs and add a book that that song reminds you of.  (Links will all be included so you can listen to the songs.) Sacred Heart by The Civil Wars : Outlander by Diana Gabaldon This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson :  A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Roman Holiday by Halsey : Paper Towns by John Green Dance Floor Anthem by Good Charlotte :  The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky WALK THE MOON - Shut Up and Dance : Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Talk Me Down by Troye Sivan : Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz Love Me by The 1975 : Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan ...

#SPOOKATHON TBR October 17th (12:00 am) - October 23rd  (11:59 pm) #Spookathon is hosted by Booksandlala , Paigespages , and Bookerly . And oh boy am I excited!! I love Halloween time! I'm obsessed with all things scary and spooky so I was beyond stoked to see that there was a readathon all about that. I'm gonna be busy like always so hopefully I can get to all the books I want to but I have a four book TBR for the five challenges that were set out for us: CHALLENGES: 1. Read a thriller 2. Read a book with red on the cover 3. Read a book with a spooky word in the title 4. Read a 2016 release 5. Read a book with a paranormal character/creature

Spooky Challenge Success: Collection of short stories and poems I read from.  My challenge was a success. I read almost every day I missed two days where I didn't read anything. I read two poems and four short stories.  !!SPOILERS BELOW!! Poems:  The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe  ( ★ ★ ★)   The Raven is one of Edgar Allen Poe's most known works. The poem is a raven appearing to a grieving . He has lost his love, Lenore. Throughout the poem, the Raven repeats the word "Nevermore" after the narrator asks the bird questions driving him to go mad. This poem is not one of my favorite's, but I remember having to do analysis on it in school. That might be why I don't like it as much as his other works. Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe  ( ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ) Annabel Lee has been one of my favorite poems of all time. Poe finds a way with words that encapsulates both this love for a beautiful woman and the sadness of death. It is heartw...

Review: The Walking Dead Vol. 03: Safety Behind Bars (The Walking Dead #13-18) by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard (Illustrator) Format (That I Read It):  Comics Summary: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: there is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors as they set up a permanent camp inside a prison. Relationships change, characters die, and our team of survivors learn there's something far more deadly than zombies out there: each other. Initial Thoughts: I love the Tv Show of The Walking Dead. I always here people talk about the comics and how good they are so back in July I read the first 12 issues and enjoyed them well enough to continue on. As the show gets more intense I feel the need to know w...

Review: Curse of the Bane (The Last Apprentice Series Book 2) by Joesph Delaney Format (That I Read It):  Physical Book Summary: Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, deal with the dark. Together they rid the county of witches, ghosts, and boggarts. But now there's some unfinished business to attend to in Priestown. Deep in the catacombs of the cathedral lurks a creature the Spook has never been able to defeat; a force so evil that the whole county is in danger of being corrupted by its powers. The Bane! As Thomas and the Spook prepare for the battle of their lives, it becomes clear that the Bane isn't their only enemy. The Quisitor has arrived, searching for those who meddle with the dark so he can imprison them--or worse. Can Thomas defeat the Bane on his own? Is his friend Alice guilty of witchcraft? And will the Spook be able to escape the Quisitor's clutches? Initial Thoughts: I...

My Own Spooky Challenge: I've decided that for the whole month of October I will challenge myself to read spooky, scary, creepy or downright gory collections (Poems, Short Stories, or Novels) every day. At the end of the month, I will write a review of my favorites and least favorites overall. I thought this would be a good way to get into the Halloween spirit. A preview of some of the books I might be reading. Picture courtesy of Instagram