Macbeth- not so foreign

Not too long ago,  my twelfth grade English class finished reading Shakespeare's play Macbeth. When we first started the play I was doubtful about how involved I'd be, considering the fact that it was written how long ago. However, through the skillful teaching of my Macbeth-loving and willing-to-help teacher, I realized that the contents of Macbeth was more interesting than I first predicted.  What surprised me the most was how much the concepts of the play related to the world we live in today. The main character, Macbeth, experienced many things that people today can also experience. Manipulation was a big influence on many characters' decision making in Macbeth. In today's society, manipulation can be used to get your parents to let you stay up late or to trick your younger sibling into doing your chores. Another big part of the play was the guilt that the main characters experienced. Macbeth and his wife mostly felt guilt because of the  murderers they were responsible for, but guilt can be seen due to countless acts. Cheating on a test could lead you to feel guilty, as well as lying to your parents or taking something that isn't yours. Even though Macbeth was written hundreds of years ago, the concepts and character experiences are still alive.

"The Book Was Way Better Than The Movie"

Why is that? Why are the books always better than the movies? Books take the time to explain every detail, observation, and feeling throughout stories, while movies simply show you.  Authors take you through the emotional feelings of the characters and paint pictures in your mind. When you read a book, you experience the story like you're actually there. Unlike movies, to get through a book you are forced to pay attention to every feature of a great scenario, leading you to enjoyment and comprehension at the end of the story. Most people, also, enjoy the books more because the books HAVE more. Movie producers typically leave out supposedly "unnecessary" information to save time. However, the omission of practically any information, when making a movie, leads to an incomplete story.  Lastly, some movies take a total new approach when creating the flow of their production. Readers and watchers may notice that the main acts of the book and movie are slightly to majorly differing.

My point is that even if the movies out there are great, the books are almost always better. If your favorite movie is based off of a book, try reading it. You will most likely be more pleased with the words rather than the pictures.

Here's some examples of movies based on books:

http://www.kernelscorner.com/2013/07/finally-new-harry-potter-and-deathly.html#.Uwuaq-NdWSo

http://www.sundropsandrainflowers.com/tgi-frickin-friday/

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10917.My_Sister_s_Keeper

http://mandarox.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/twilight-saga-book-review/

And many more!

What to Read if You're a Teen

What do teens even read? A  teen who doesn't want any of that fake, mythical stuff, or some over-dramatic romance novel? A teen who doesn't want to read bibliographies of dead people. What are teens supposed to read? The answer is fiction. Here comes the next question, though: How do you find teen fiction books that aren't boring as a rock?  I have an answer for that too: John Green! Author John Green targets young readers in adventurous stories in his books : Looking For Alaska, The Fault in our Stars, Paper Towns, An Abundance of Katherines, Will Grayson, Will Grayson, and Let it Snow. The Fault in our Stars is even going to be made into a movie releasd this June.

             http://mommymoxie.com/blog/                                  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582846/

Where to go??

Are you ever in need of a good book? Do you ever have trouble finding one? Where do you look? Books can be sold anywhere, really, but a store with a good selection is important to finding a book that suits you.
In my opinion, if you love to read you should check out Schuler Books.
The wide open selection of books and genres at Schuler's is phenomenal. Not only can you shop for books, you can sell the store your old books! This is a great advantage. Since Schuler's recycles your old books, they also sell used books. You can search their collection of used books and get them at a cheaper price. This means that even if you just have a few dollars! Books shouldn't be expensive if you only read them once, right?

Check out your local Schuler Books, you'll be glad you did (:

My Favorite

Everyone has a favorite book right? Sometimes it's hard to choose and sometimes your favorite book it always changing. Some people even have a favorite series. I'm a young girl, but compared to most teenagers in the world I have read many books. My book collection consists of many genres and they range from easy to more difficult reading. I've also read a number of series.
Lately I've been especially interested in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzane Collins. The books star a girl named Katniss Everdeen, a hero, who eventually helps the 12 districts overthrow the entirely controlling "capitol." The books shows how a young, seemingly innocent, girl can make a postitive difference in the world around her. There are moments of intense action, sadness, tradgety, and total plot twists. I wouldn't want to give any spoilers to those who don't know the details, but the books have a very interesting
The Hunger Games trilogy is a big hit. The books are a popular form of entertainment for almost all ages. Thanks to movies coming out based on the books, the series has fully taken off. Everyone who's anyone has either read the books or watched the movies that are out. Many even watch and read. If you haven't checked out The Hunger Games, I'd surely suggest that you do.

( picture from: http://www.castingfrontier.com/tag/the-hunger-games )

Why read?

Reading takes you to a whole different world. You may be physically sitting in a class room or library but your mind is in a completely separate place. From reading about vampires, monsters, and mystical creatures to real life situations and love stories, reading is the ultimate form of entertainment. Personally, I enjoy reading as much as watching TV or hanging out with friends. I am interested in multiple genres, and I'm always open to trying new things when it comes to books. On this blog, you can find  reviews, opinions, thoughts, and much more, about popular reads.