Author: Neal Shusterman
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia
Pages: 435
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Lying Lesson
96 words
Fiction
Written by: Audrey Francis-Plante
“I would like to apply for the job,” I said with a smile.
The girl popped the chewing gum balloon in her big mouth. “How old are you?”
“Fifty-two.”
She laughed. “How old are you really?”
“Seventy-nine,” I lied again.
My mother taught me some lies are polite, meant to keep people comfortable.
She leaned on the counter. “And what makes you want to work in a fast-food restaurant?”
“Well, I don’t have enough time left for slow food.”
She smiled, then said, “Sorry. We just hired someone.”
Apparently, her mother taught her the same lesson.
Top 10 BFF – YA Novels
Sometimes we find a friend in the most surprising way, like in most awesome stories. Here’s my Top 10 friendships (or should I say BFF) in YA fiction: Continue reading “Top 10 BFF – YA Novels”
Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver
Last month, I spent a week in Vancouver and it definitely wasn’t enough. I know I’ll have to go back to BC one day to explore more cities and nature. (In a dream trip, I’m driving across Canada in a van.) But for now, here’s my top 5 to do in Vancouver! Continue reading “Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver”
Celebrating 600 followers – Book Giveaway
TIME TO CELEBRATE
Last month, my blog reached 600 followers. I mean, WOW. This means so much to me! Thank you so much everyone for your support, your likes, your awesome comments, and the precious time you spend on my blog! I’m always so happy to read every notification I get; it feels awesome to know I’m not just writing to myself all the time. So I decided to thank you all with two things. Continue reading “Celebrating 600 followers – Book Giveaway”
Book Club – July
(Happy Canada Day!)
If you want to join, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we discuss it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of July! Continue reading “Book Club – July”
“Keep it Fresh” Award
I’ve been nominated by the lovely Jasmine. (Check out her awesome blog, right now, right here.) It took me a while to find the time to do it, but here it finally is! Continue reading ““Keep it Fresh” Award”
Waking Up in a Tent with this View
Last night I arrived in Banff and camped on my own for the first time. It was a little bit scary, to be honest. (I’m such a wimp.) I was awaken in the middle of the night by the rustling of the bag in which I keep my shoes, right outside my tent. I opened my eyes wide, convinced someone was trying to rob me, only to see a squirrel staring at me. Continue reading “Waking Up in a Tent with this View”
Book Discussion – A Monster Calls
Author: Patrick Ness
Genre: Young Adult
Pages: 240
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Fears
109 words
Fiction
Written by: Audrey Francis-Plante
I pulled the dusty typewriter—your most cherished possession—from under the bed. You had left a note on the sheet of yellowed paper: Write about your fears.
So I took a deep breath and wrote about you.
There was a lot to fear. Your crazy eyes. The crazier thoughts behind them. Every morning when I didn’t know what mood you’d be in.
After, I feared your ghost. The persistent spirit of your anger. Of your power.
I feared never being able to tell you this. Ironically, you helped me tell you through that typewriter and yellowed paper. Was it your way to apologize?
I like to think so.
Top 10 Villains in Fiction
I’ll be sharing a Top 10 on the 10th day of each month, featuring a different book theme every time, and I invite you to share your thoughts or top 10 in the comments below, or in a new post of your own! (Make sure to let me know so I can see your answers.)
This month’s theme is Villains, in all kinds of fiction. Here we go! Continue reading “Top 10 Villains in Fiction”
6 Weird Things I Did in Toronto
Last week I was in Toronto for the first leg of my one-month trip through Canada, and it wasn’t my first time visiting so I decided to spice things up and seek a few different and beautifully weird things through the city. Continue reading “6 Weird Things I Did in Toronto”
Book Club – June
If you want to join me, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we discuss it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (Sometimes the 21st because I’m a wild and untamed procrastinator.) (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of June! Continue reading “Book Club – June”
European Countries I’ve Visited
So this morning I was playing around with interactive maps where you can enter the places you’ve visited, like an online scratch map. I wanted to see how much of Europe I had actually covered, because I felt like I’d done a pretty good part of it, and MY OH MY WAS I WRONG. Continue reading “European Countries I’ve Visited”
Book Discussion – Half Brother
Author: Kenneth Oppel
Genre: Young Adult
Pages: 377
Publisher: Harper Collins
I give this book 5 stars out of 5, without hesitation. Continue reading “Book Discussion – Half Brother”
5 Reflections + Quotes on Stress
5 of my Reflections
The trick to stop worrying about what others might think of you is to realize they’re too busy worrying about what others think of them to think of you.
If your work feels like too much work, it’s not the right work for you. Continue reading “5 Reflections + Quotes on Stress”
Book Club – May
First of all, I’m sorry.
I was not doing very well in March so I just stopped blogging for a while and I skipped a monthly Book Discussion. To be honest, I didn’t think anyone would notice, but I got a few messages from you guys asking me about it, and it totally made my week. Thank you.
Top 10 First Lines – YA Novels
I’m really excited to start this new series of posts! I’ll be sharing a Top 10 on the 10th day of each month, featuring a different book theme every time, and I invite you to share your thoughts or top 10 in the comments below, or in a new post of your own! (Make sure to let me know so I can see your answers.)
This month’s theme is First Lines, more specifically in YA books. Here we go! Continue reading “Top 10 First Lines – YA Novels”
The Sunshine Blogger Award
I have been tagged by the wonderful Nerd in New York for the Sunshine Blogger Award, and I’m so excited to answer her questions! Thank you so much, Balie! And if you’ve never wandered to her blog check it out and make sure to follow her! Continue reading “The Sunshine Blogger Award”
Why it’s the Best Year to Visit Canada
As you probably know, 2017 is Canada’s 150th anniversary, and I sure intend to travel through this beautiful country as much as I can. Here’s a few reasons why I think this year is probably the best year to do so. Continue reading “Why it’s the Best Year to Visit Canada”
Montréal, Québec
Problem: Last week, I went to Montréal with a list of things to do, and I came back with an even bigger list of things to do the next time I go.
This seems to happen everytime I travel somewhere, but in Montréal, there really is a lot to do. Anyway, here’s what I did in only a few days.
Book Discussion – Caraval
Author: Stephanie Garber
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Pages: 407
Publisher: Flatiron Books
*NOTE*
It’s a trap! It’s a trap! Continue reading “Book Discussion – Caraval”
Beauty & the Beast Book Tag
So I was about to create a Beauty and the Beast Tag just for fun before the movie comes out, but then I searched through a few blogs and guess what, there’s already tons of them out there! And they’re way better than the one I had in mind, so even though I wasn’t tagged, I picked my fave and did it. (The creator of this tag wasn’t mentioned in the posts I read so I’m sorry I can’t link it back to their blog!)
Now the fun! Continue reading “Beauty & the Beast Book Tag”
5 Places I Want to See Again
There are many places on my bucket list (the whole world) and I try to focus on new places to visit as much as I can, but today I want to take a pause and think about a few of my favorite places in the world. Places I would go back to without a second thought, given the chance. Here they are:
5. Croatia
It might look small on a map, but there’s tons of things to do in Croatia, and I only got to visit a few cities when I went. I did visit the Plitvice Lakes twice, and I would totally visit them again. Continue reading “5 Places I Want to See Again”
Book Club – March
If you want to join me, the rules are simple: I announce the book we’ll be reading on the 1st day of each month and we start sharing our impressions of it in a new post that I’ll publish on the 20th. (Sometimes the 21st because I’m a wild and untamed procrastinator.) (If you want to make a review of the book on your blog feel free to link it in the comments on the 20th so we can all share and talk books and love life and be awesome.) (For more info, click here.)
Now comes the time to announce the book of March! Continue reading “Book Club – March”
