Friday, September 19, 2014

Feel Good Friday #2

Be yourself 👍


Have an amazing week!

Kendall

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Off The Shelf - The Confessions of Jonathan Flite


(Note: I did receive this ebook for free. However, all opinions are entirely my own and have not been influenced)


Hey Guys,

Get ready. This is about to be the most constructive book review that I've ever done. I'll start by giving a quick synopsis of the book from goodreads, which I assume is the blurb on the actual book.


Jonathan Flite claims to have memories he can’t explain. Seven layers of them, to be exact, all belonging to a group of teenagers who disappeared from a place called Idle County in 2010—ten years before his birth. Seventeen years of anxiety, violent outbursts, and refusal to admit he is lying have landed him at Crescent Rehabilitation Center, a seaside juvenile center for rich kids, and nobody has ever dared to believe his memories might be real.

Until now. On a blustery November day just three months after a nuclear terrorist attack in Geneva, Switzerland, ex-CIA psychiatrist Thomas Lumen arrives at Crescent to interview Jonathan for a book about Idle County. Fueled by his personal connection to the disappearances three decades earlier, he asks Jonathan to share what he knows—anything and everything.

By reigniting this thirty-year-old mystery, however, Jonathan inadvertently becomes a target of the very same religious terrorists who attacked Geneva, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the secrets of Idle County under wraps. Jonathan must then make a choice: to continue telling his story, or risk the safety of everyone he loves.

Are you intrigued yet? 

I must say, the story really gripping at the beginning and I was really excited to get into this book. This was true until about a third of the way in, and that's when things got confusing.

The story bounces between several different time periods, each with their own characters that are doing their own specific thing, almost creating several plots. Of course, the plots connect and intertwine together, but at some points it doesn't seem that way. 

There are also a ton of characters and I had trouble with telling them all apart and got them screwed up a lot. 

However, I would be really interested in seeing a movie version of this book. This way, all of the characters and plot points could be visually laid out and make the story much easier to understand. 

Maybe I just need to read it again.

xoxo Kendall

Monday, September 15, 2014

In from the Library #1


Hey Guys!

I recently took a trip to my school library and had a browse around, I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. So of course, I took the chance to pick up some books that I've been wanting to read and I'm super excited. 


Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Robin Sloane

I've heard amazing things about this book, and I mean, with a cover like that, who wouldn't want to pick it up? A book for book lovers? Sign me up.


Winger
Andrew Smith

After hearing all the hype surrounding this book, I knew I needed to give it a chance. This is the book I'm currently reading. I'm about half way through and I absolutely love it so far. 


Unwind
Neal Shusterman

This book has always intrigued me, even though it does seem a bit disturbing. I'm really excited to get into this one


xoxo Kendall



Friday, September 12, 2014

Feel Good Friday #1

Lulu*s | via Tumblr

I hope you all have a fantastic week!

xox Kendall

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Book Lover Problems - Commitment Issues

Harry Potter Books📚



(Photo Credit - We Heart It)

Hey Guys,

So I have a problem. I have book series commitment issues. There's something about series that intimidate me and I never end up finishing them. Most of the time, I end up putting off reading books from series because that means I have to commit...and I can't do that. 

I have to say, it tends to be a bit embarrassing to admit that the only series I've ever finished is the Hunger Games. (I know, I haven't read the Harry Potter series, but I'm working on it) But every series I've started this far besides that has bored me after a while, or I've just gotten away from those books to start others. Let's face it, there's way too many books to read, and not even close to enough time to do so.

I want to know, do you have this problem too? I know I can't be the only one. 

Also, what are some of your favorite stand alones?

xoxo Kendall

Monday, September 8, 2014

Current TBR - September v.1


Hey Guys,

I don't know why, but I can't seem to commit to a TBR for the entire month, so lets just plan for an undetermined amount of time, shall we?  I will be doing monthly hauls and wrap ups, but at least for the time being, I'll just be doing random TBR as I finish books. So without any further ado, the TBR v.1


Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling

And no, this is not a reread. I've finally gotten around to reading the Harry Potter Series and I'm almost done with the third book, so I'll be starting this one very, very soon.

The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern

Ah yes, The Night Circus. My mom was the first person that I heard rave about this book, but once I got into booktube, I knew this would be something I would add to my shelf. I actually picked this up yesterday at the bookstore and I'm so excited to get into this one.

We Were Liars
E. Lockhart

I think this will be my next book because it's pretty short and I don't think it'll take me too long. (and I need a Harry Potter break) But like the others, I'm super excited to get started.


If you have any book recommendations, please let me know! I'm always open to new ideas.

Kendall 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

The Redesign

Alright,

I want to go another direction on my blog. While I enjoy fashion, I really really like to read.
I want to make my blog into mostly book related with some lifestyle thrown in there.

And here is the new schedule:

Monday and Wednesday will be various book, art, and lifestyle posts with no true category. 

Friday will be the Feel good Friday post, the motivational quotes that I love to include on my blog.

I'm sorry if you don't like the change, but I know I'll be a lot more passionate about what I'm doing and I hope you all understand.

Thanks, 
Kendall

Friday, September 5, 2014

Fab Friday - Boyfriend Style

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Untitled #4 by kendalllynne featuring torn jeans


Hey Guys,

This whole boyfriend trend has been gracing the world of fashion blogs for months now. Odds are, you've probably experimented with it yourself, or at least thought about it. The whole point is to look really laid back and effortless, (and let's face it, it's super comfortable.) It doesn't matter who you are, we're all rocking it.

 Boyfriend jeans



Plaid and Ripped Boyfriend Jeans
(Photos- We Heart It)

What do you think? Is Boyfriend style for you?


Kendall

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Back To School Outfit Inspiration

Back To School by kendalllynne on polyvore.com

Hey Guys!

The fall season is nearly upon us, and I'm no going to lie, I'm pretty excited. Fall fashion is my absolute favorite. I mean, layered jackets, scarves, and combat boots? I'm in.

The only downfall of fall however is going back to school, which I am not a fan of personally, but life goes on and we must learn! To go along with that however, I have put together three different outfit ideas that should fit with most dress codes. I apologize for those with a uniform or strict dress codes, but hopefully you can use these in your regular life!


Have a fantastic day!

Kendall

Monday, September 1, 2014

Motivational Monday #16 [the mega edition]

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The most successful people in life recognize that in life they create their own love they manufacture their own meaning and they generate their own motivation
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Hey Everyone,

I hope you're having a fantastic day! As we speak, I'm on my last day of summer vacation, sad I know. But because of that, I thought it may help to have some extra motivation.

I hope you all are doing well!
Kendall



 

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