Hi All!
This is just a fun little meme that Carole and I are going to try and do once a month. Give a little shout-out and "badge" of honor to our favorite book and movie of the previous month. This month we'll share our favorites of May
Favorite movie:
For Carole....CHOKE
"I didn't watch a whole lot of movies, but I must give a special shout-out to CHOKE. Lots of dark humor, deep messages, and characters that are lovable but super flawed. There is a lot of smexy moments going in since all the characters love sex, but hey - it made it even funnier and saddier all at that same time."
For M, I did not have any nominees this month.
"No best movie. I might have watched 2 movies in May. I can not remember which ones."
Favorite book:
My pick is Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
"I read several good books in May. I read 90% of them in the first 2 weeks when I tried to read as much as possible before the baby came. Not a second to loose! And if I have to pick one I will go with this one. It was well written, it was an interesting story and it did not fall into too many of the YA traps that we all know. I could not stop reading and I certainly look forward to more."
Carole's pick is The Princess Bride by William Goldman
"I didn't read many good books in May. SO SAD! But I did one book that really shined out and I am kicking myself for delaying reading this book for so long. The Princess Bride was an amazing and must read book. If you loved the movie, you will love the book even more. There is more story-line and more character development. It was awesome seeing the cast in a different light and understanding more about them and their history. I love Westley even more now!!!! Best hero ever!"
Carole and Blodeuedd have been blogging a long while now. The last couple of years the epic duo have been discussing books, watching movies, and even wetting the pen and sharing their stories with the worldwide web. They both love cats, chocolate, and a good story.
*waves*
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DeleteCongrats on the new baby! I really want to read Strange the Dreamer. I don't think I watched any movies in May. Have a great June!
ReplyDeleteDo read it :D
DeleteThank you
Still need to write a review for that Laini Taylor book. But yeah, it's one of the best for me as well.
ReplyDeleteI do like her style, and I SURE hope the next one will be good too.
DeleteAs for my review, it will come...later
I love Princess Bride. I reread it every few years. A set up that will never work again but was perfect that time.
ReplyDeleteI have never read it ;)
DeleteFollowing the meme
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of Choked, but I can see why it got your attention, Carole. I still need to read the Princess Bride.
ReplyDeleteOh, Strange the Dreamer... I remember when that came out b/c the gorgeous blue cover caught my eye.
It was a good one, I am glad the library got it
DeleteI need to read Strange the Dreamer! Can't believe I still haven't, I have the audiobook so I really have no excuse.
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I hope you will enjoy it then
DeleteI saw the Princess Bride movie with my daughter a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteI saw it long ago too
DeleteNice to have found a YA one you enjoyed and could note as top read. Has the baby arrived?
ReplyDeleteYes, 3 weeks ago ;)
DeleteAwesome.
DeleteHaven't heard of the movie Choke before but those poster looks so inviting
ReplyDeleteI have not seen it either
DeleteI really should read The Princess Bride!!
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DeleteI haven't watched a movie in months - too many good books to read.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya
DeleteI loved Strange the Dreamer too! So glad to see you enjoyed it!!
ReplyDeleteSO good!
DeleteWhat a fun idea. I love The Princess Bride too.
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DeleteYES! I loved reading The Princes Bride, too. It's a must read if you loved the movie.
ReplyDeleteguess i have to read it
DeleteI have heard such good things about Strange the Dreamer, it's on my Wishlist and I can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteStopping by today for #getsocial17. I look forward to reading more!
Yes do read it :D
DeleteI've never read The Princess Bride but I see it get quoted everywhere. I think I'm going to have to add it to the TBR and read it for myself.
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http://www.sunnybuzzybooks.co.uk/
Ït does seem like many have read it
DeleteHmmm maybe I should try the book since the movie was eh for me. Books are usually better, right? :D
ReplyDeleteTotally
DeleteI never read The Princess Bride but I really loved the book. I should read the book.
ReplyDeleteYou really should then :)
DeleteStopped by from the #getsocial17 event.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Princess Bride yet either... but I hope to fit it into the reading schedule one day. Stopping by for #getsocial2017 from Bambi Unbridled.
ReplyDeleteAye, one of these days
DeleteI've seen Choke, it's an interesting one :D
ReplyDeleteI guess I should see it too
DeleteI'm really looking forward to Strange the Dreamer. I love Laini Taylor! Also I loved The Princess Bride when I read it! I didn't think I could love WEstley more than I did. #getsocial17
ReplyDeleteArya @ https://fangirlarya.wordpress.com/
I really hope you will love it then!
DeleteWhat a fun idea. Do you mind if I pinched it for my blog? A favorites post each month sounds like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteHi from Deanna's World. Glad to visit as part of the #getsocial17 event.
Yes please use the idea :)
DeleteOh, and thank you for visiting my blog too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI ADORE the Princess Bride! Such an amazing book! Stopping by for #Getsocial17
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DeleteOoo Strange the Dreamer yes! That book was just so beautiful inside and out. I can't wait for the sequel!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new baby!
I need it now! :)
DeleteThank u :)
I didn't even know CHoke was a movie! I loved that book and CP, in general! #GetSocial17
ReplyDeleteThat movie poster is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteMay was probably a bit of a blur for you Linda! Next month...
SUch a blur!
DeleteI've had the "Princess Bride" book on my TBR for... wayyyyy to long!
ReplyDeleteOne day then
DeleteOkay, I need to watch Choked!
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