(Almost) Weekly Wednesday: What's Going On With Us

Okay, okay. We know. This is a book blog, and chances are, you're coming on this blog to read about books. Oh, don't worry! We have plenty of book reviews here, so you can get your fill with one of those. But we thought that we'd also have a little update day where we give you guys the scoop on what has been happening in our lives! If you have any awesome ideas on what we should call this (almost) weekly post, let us know in the comments and we might just give you a shout out in the next (Almost) Weekly Wednesday.

But down to business.

1. Meg and I have been furiously trying to read through dozens of books to get reviews posted, but even with two people, that's difficult. At the moment, I'm reading three books (one for pleasure, two for school) and Meg is reading three books (all for pleasure, lucky duck). However, reading so many books slows the reviews down, especially mine, because I'm pretty certain you guys don't want a review about a book set in an African tribe fifty years ago. Or maybe you do. I've never been good at reading people, only books (HA!). I finished a novel just yesterday, so the review for that will be up shortly, I promise!
2. Two days ago, Meg put up a review for Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (if you haven't read that post yet, check it out), and it has already had A LOT more hits than we usually get (I won't tell you specifics- I can't divulge ALL our secrets) . This is partly due to the help of Ms. Anderson herself, who retweeted our blog post to her 16000 followers, and for that, we shall forever be indebted to her! We are also forever indebted to everyone that clicked the link and read Meg's blog post! Thanks so much for all the support and love you sent our way, even if you did say "This SUCKS and I hate it!" AT LEAST YOU TALKED ABOUT OUR BLOG!
3. We will be trying our very hardest to put up lots and lots of goodies for you guys, especially with Halloween right around the corner. Perhaps we'll make some lists of books... I don't really know yet! You guys are our audience, and unless you tell us what you want to see, we'll just put up stuff WE would want to see. I highly doubt any of you want to watch horror movies that have Meg and I getting killed by a panda bear. Or maybe you do. I just really hope you don't.
4. SIDE NOTE: Meg and I went to go watch Pitch Perfect with a couple of our friends last weekend (it came out early where we live) and I have to tell you that it was FABULOUS! It comes out on Friday everywhere, so if you haven't already purchased your tickets, get them right now! Fat Amy is waiting for you!

 We love you guys SO SO MUCH! Whether you're from the United States, India, China, Russia, the UK or Canada, you're so amazingly awesome, we can't barely stand it! We'll be sure to have something soon to let you know how much we appreciate you, and all of that jazz.

SO MUCH LOVE IT HURTS!
-Meg and Liz

Review: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Title/Author: Wintergirls, Laurie Halse Anderson

Publication Date: March 24 2009

Publisher: Viking Juvenile 

Source: My library

Rating: 5/5 Scales

Wintergirls is the type of book where you either hate it (Liz) or love it (me). There is no in between. To say I was surprised that this book was amazing would be a lie. I love Laurie Halse Anderson. She is not afraid to write what other authors would not dare to write ever. While other authors are out there writing fiction about faries that have the power to save the world (not that i have anything against those types of books), she is writing about real world problems that are letting people like me, who never think about anorexia or imagine what it would be like, a glimpse into that world. Yes, this book is not based on real people or real events, but it is definitely someones reality out there. I don't know about you, but that scares me.

Now! Enough about the author, it's time to get down and wordy. (Do you get what I did there? :D) But before I do heres the summary/description:

"Dead girl walking," the boys say in the halls.
"Tell us your secret," the girls whisper, one toilet to another.
I am that girl.
I am the space between my thighs, daylight shining through.
I am the bones they want, wired on a porcelain frame.

Lia and Cassie are best friends, wintergirls frozen in matchstick bodies, competitors in a deadly contest to see who can be the skinniest. But what comes after size zero and size double-zero? When Cassie succumbs to the demons within, Lia feels she is being haunted by her friend's restless spirit.

I loved this book, theres nothing I didn't like about it. I loved how I could see into Lia's mind, how I could understand her problems, how I felt myself going crazy when I wasn't reading the book, because I was thinking about Lia. I loved how it was Lia against herself, and how the problems didn't magically solve. I loved how real it was and how emotionally attached (its not creepy...) I got to Lia. I don't want anyone to go through what Lia went through because it would be torture. Self torture; the worst kind.

I thought the book flowed really well from scene to scene and chapter to chapter. I also thought that Laurie Halse Anderson's type of writing really went with the book (which makes sense. She wrote it...) making it really easy to read even with scratched out sentences. Everything my english teacher would ask me to think about (setting, character development, plot, etc.) was pretty much perfect (I might be a little biased). 

What this book really brings to the table is its emotional baggage. And unless you have a rock hard/stone cold heart, then you probably will be picking it up. But I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE except little kids. If you have an eating disorder this book could really help you out. Yes it is sad and depressing and a little bit scary, but it shows how to get help. To all you readers, give it a shot.

If you pick up this book or have already picked it up and hate it, feel free to email me about how wrong I am. I love talking to people, even though sometimes they don't like talking to me... :) Also if you have any problems and just want someone to talk to, I am here. There are always people around that care, even if you can't see them.

"Help can be just around the corner when you need it"

- Unknown

- Meg (P.S. it's 1:46 am. Just saying.)