My friend India of Life Is A Page Turner has a candle company called Page Turning Products / Page Turning Candle Co.. Recently (technically in July 2020) I purchased some of her candles ... this is my unboxing and reaction video of getting those candles. YAY!! Check out India's candles, India's IGs, MY video, and MY promo photos of the candles!
That all being said I want it stated that this is not a sponsored video. Though I am a huge fan of my friend, I did purchase these candles and all of the reviews within my video are my own. Enjoy!
So ... I had actually just finished a novel on this past Wednesday. Therefore, I never posted another When & Where am I Wednesday this week .... BUT here is what I am currently reading as of today (Friday)! Tell me what you think ... please.
Confession time ... I am not sure what went down on Twitter about Book Bloggers ... and in some ways I am completely happy to be in denial about whatever it was. Yet, I am a book blogger (I have been since this blog began in 2008) and I am a booktuber (I have been since I included "bookish" videos on my youtube channel in 2017) ... therefore I find what Ben is putting together really important.
Yes BookTube is an important venue for Authors, however Book Bloggers have been around for generations and we do not plan on going away. So I truly appreciate Ben of Benreadsbooks & BenReadsBooks trying in bring everyone together in his own way. I did comment on Ben's tweet and no I do not know if or when he'll mention my blog ... or if he'll mention it at all. That is fine. I would love the support but it is not needed. I have come to terms with how much "support" I will get over the years and in truth I get more support from authors than I have from supporters or followers. It is why I do what I do and why I have created a small business in assisting authors the best I can.
Please watch Ben's video below. If you are a book blogger be sure to comment on Ben's tweet too.
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Jess to You / From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
Based on the book your currently reading -- tell us when and where you are in your book, and possibly what "you're" (meaning the characters) doing or who "you" (meaning the characters) are with.
Try NOT to include spoilers!!!
Make sure to share the book information [title, author and/or book cover] so if someone likes what you write they can add that book to their TBR list.
Please mention From Jess to You as to where you heard about this collaboration meme.
"Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green & David Levithan is about friendship, love, and teenage life/problems. It's main characters are both named Will Grayson from different parts of Illinois. One is straight and one is gay ... but they are both cynics, very big ones at that. Then one night they both find themselves at a porn shop called Frenchy's and their lives take a new path ....
I loved the book because it didn't try to be anything it wasn't. It spoke the truth of the situation the characters created, and I find that awesome!! The story is so unlike anything I've read in a while that it was a really good change of pace. I definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to laugh a bit and read a musical coming to life (kinda). =0) 3 out of 5 stars!!
Here's an excerpt:
i do not say 'good-bye.' i believe that's one of the bullshittiest words ever invented. it's not like you're given the choice to say 'bad-bye' or 'awful-bye' or 'couldn't-care-less-about-you-bye.' every time you leave, it's supposed to be a good one. well, i don't believe that. i believe against that.
It comes out April 2010!! Don't forget to pick it up then ... or PRE-ORDER it!!
It find out more about this book or to order it click here. To find out more about the authors and their other stories then check out John's Amazon Page and/or David's website.
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Ingrid (over at The Ingrid Chronicles) mentions my BookTube account in her video! SO .. this is a post showing off that video and giving you a meet-and-greet of Ingrid's YouTube Account.
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
Based on the book your currently reading -- tell us when and where you are in your book, and possibly what "you're" (meaning the characters) doing or who "you" (meaning the characters) are with.
Try NOT to include spoilers!!!
Make sure to share the book information [title, author and/or book cover] so if someone likes what you write they can add that book to their TBR list.
Please mention From Me to You ... Video, Photograph, & Book Reviews as to where you heard about this collaboration meme.
Have you read the Harry Potter series?? Well I have and I admit I am obsessed with it and I ALWAYS love their movies! Below is a trailer for the two-parter that is coming out in November 2010 & July 2011 -- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows:
Every Thanksgiving--since 2011--I put out my Books I'm Thankful For (so far) Book List and in conjunction with this year's book list I asked some of my fellow youtubers if they'd like to join me in this collab video to include what novel(s)/novella(s) they are thankful for reading in 2020. Watch to get some fun book recommendations!
We Are Thankful For Books 2020 Video Collab | From Jess to You Services by From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews
I was invited to join in Episode 5 of Steph from Steph's Romance Book Talk's Collaboration Series and HERE IT IS! Check it out in the below video and if you want to pick the novels up that is listed below too.
Best Underrated Book I've Ever Read
| Collaboration Series | Episode 5 | 2020 by Steph's Romance Book Talk
I was invited to join in Episode 8 of Steph from Steph's Romance Book Talk's Collaboration Series and HERE IT IS! Check it out in the below video and if you want to pick the novels up that is listed below too.
Most Thankful Book I've Ever Read
| Collaboration Series | Episode 8 | 2020 by Steph's Romance Book Talk
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
Based on the book your currently reading -- tell us when and where you are in your book, and possibly what "you're" (meaning the characters) doing or who "you" (meaning the characters) are with.
Try NOT to include spoilers!!!
Make sure to share the book information [title, author and/or book cover] so if someone likes what you write they can add that book to their TBR list.
Please mention From Me to You ... Video, Photograph, & Book Reviews as to where you heard about this collaboration meme.
From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews created this video of South Mills, NC's Dismal Swamp Visitors Center in 2008.
About the Dismal Swamp Visitors Center: A unique hydraulic arm bridge that spans the Dismal Swamp Canal allows access to the Dismal Swamp State Park. Boaters along the canal have 'right of way' which may cause some delay in pedestrians crossing the bridge. The visitor center/exhibit hall, restrooms and parking are handicap accessible.
This video documents the dedication of the 7,050-square-foot visitor center and the ceremonial opening of the Dismal Swamp State Park. It is North Carolina's 32nd state park to open to the public.
The speakers in this video are:
- Joy Greenwood, Superintendent - Dismal Swamp State Park
- Timothy L. Aydlett - N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
- Col. Dionysios Annios, Commander - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District
- Lewis R. Ledford, Director - N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation
"Beyond the Highland Mist" [The Highlander Series, Book 1] by Karen Marie Moning -- This novel is set up with three situations going on that make this whole scenario that much more complicated.
First - We have Hawk. He's a Scotland laird from 1500's who is a legend to everyone around him, with his beautiful looks and his exceptionally knowledgeable skills in the bedroom, Hawk seems to be sought after by every female and is the envy of every man. However, for many years he hasn't been able to joy his skills and other delights as much as he use to, especially while he has been under the King's thumb having to do whatever he is told (even if it means having to bed woman he turned down). Just as his years of service are coming to an end, the King makes one more command; Hawk has to marry a lady called Mad Janet (who has spent most of her life trapped in a tower for unknown reasons).
Second - We have the King and the fool (aka the jester, aka Adam Black) of the fairy court. One day the Queen of the fairy court tells the King and Adam that she has been with Hawk and that he is everything that the legend states of him and more, all in attempt to make them jealous. And jealous they do get. So, the King and Adam plan on revenge against Hawk, to find him a woman who he can never have.
Third - We have Adrienne. She is from the 21st century, and has had very bad experiences with beautiful man. One in particular who used her without her knowledge for such a long time that once she found out his scams, he tried to kill her. And from then on she made a vow to hate all beautiful men, since she assumes they are all the same.
And so ... Adam chooses Adrienne and brings her back to the 1500's to fill Mad Janet’s place and marry Hawk. But can the legend melt her heart? Or will the fairy's revenge work?
3 out of 5 stars. Good book ... however, the tale was too drawn out ... and the issues could have been resolved sooner and possibly would have been a better book that way. =0P I did like the characters though! =0)
For more information on this book, series and/or any other books by Karen, then please check out her website.
** Title is from the song When You Wish Upon A Star in the movie: Pinocchio **
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This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts. Basically Jess earns from qualifying purchases.
More specifically Jess partners those websites' programs and you should be aware that they may collect personal information when you interact with their sites. The collection and use of this information is subject to their own privacy policies.
You can check out Rakuten Marketing's privacy policy here: https://rakutenmarketing.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Jess to You / From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
"Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green & David Levithan is about friendship, love, and teenage life/problems. It's main characters are both named Will Grayson from different parts of Illinois. One is straight and one is gay ... but they are both cynics, very big ones at that. Then one night they both find themselves at a porn shop called Frenchy's and their lives take a new path ....
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
WHEN & WHERE AM I WEDNESDAYS are a weekly bookish memes, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! To participate here's what you need to do:
Format: Paperback | Pages: 375 | Release Date: March 1999 [Reissue edition] | Publisher: Dell
