Quote of the Week – March 2, 2013

I think we'll finally be back on track now that we've limited quotes down to once a week (yeah, we're lazy). So, here's this week's quote: 

"That was the thing about tragedy. It was just sitting there, keeping you company, waiting. And you had absolutely no idea."

  – Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo was one of my favorite authors when I was younger. I've read Because of Winn-Dixie a million times (even saw the movie). So, when I heard she was writing a new book, I decided to check it out. And it was just like I expected: a lot of craziness mixed in with deep stuff, like this quote. Who would think to put a quote like this in a book for 10 year-olds?

Somaya will (hopefully) be doing the quote next week, and I will (probably not) be posting my Book of the Month for March later today. See you then.

– Nick

Quote of the Day- Feb. 22, 2014

"Circumstantial evidence is a very tricky thing... It may seem to point very straight to one thing, but if you shift your own point of view a little, you may find it pointing in an equally uncompromising manner to something entirely different."

-Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Well, I have this classic sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read, but the tiny letters are a bit upsetting to me. Anyways, when I have time, I'll add more reviews and such since the public school system has been taking a whole chunk of my free time away.

Shift your view just a little.

Signed,
Ivy

Quote of the Week- 1st Week of Feb

-Park Sheridan, Eleanor & Park written by Rainbow Rowell

That pretty much says it all.


 I found this picture off Google so no creds go to me.

Signed,
Ivy

Quote of the Day - December 18, 2013

"There's plenty of sense in nonsense sometimes, if you wish to look for it."

- Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

- Nick

Quote of the Day - December 12, 2013

"Maybe the body finds untapped reserves when it needs to; maybe the fear of dying makes it do extraordinary things."

- Itch by Simon Mayo

 Doesn't this explain every cliche ending in every sci-fi book/movie ever?

I've been reading this book on-and-off for months, and luckily a slooooooow middle gave way to a pretty good ending.

- Nick

Quote of the Day – December 7, 2013

• "When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze."

 — Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

We'd like to think this is true, right? The basis of every fairy tale and teen romance: True love conquers all.

Sorry this is so late, I spent the entire day reading this book. SO GOOD!!!

By the Angel, I sound like Somaya.

 — Nick

Quote of the Day- December 6, 2013

“Ah,” said a voice from the doorway, “having your annual ‘everyone thinks Will is a lunatic’ meeting, are you? “It’s biannual,” said Jem. “And no, this is not that meeting.”

-Clockwork Prince, written by Cassandra Clare

Well, all Herondales seem to have that demeanor in them. Lunatics and crazy and uncaring. All fake I tell you. Miley Cyrus is gonna knock it down like a wrecking ball. Sorry, I've just seen to many edits on Instagram and tumblr lately.

Here's a little GIF as a treat. Tumblr, that thing is stealing me away from my very own blog! Argh!

Signed,
Ivy

 

Quote of the Day – December 3, 2013

• "Love makes us liars."

 — Jace, City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

This quote is basically the plot of every cheesy romantic story ever, no?

 – Nick

Quote of the Day: December 2, 2013

“People, I have discovered, are layers and layers of secrets. You believe you know them, that you understand them, but their motives are always hidden from you, buried in their own hearts. You will never know them, but sometimes you decide to trust them.” 

― Veronica Roth, Insurgent

OMG! I cried so much reading this book. I am reading Allegiant now. This is the best series ever. LITERALLY! Can not wait for the movie

Ivy's Quote of the Day- December 1, 2013

“Remember when you tried to convince me to feed a poultry pie to the mallards in the park to see if you could breed a race of cannibal ducks?" 
"They ate it too," Will reminisced. "Bloodthirsty little beasts. Never trust a duck.” 

-Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs, Clockwork Angel, written by Cassandra Clare 

Well, that's that. By the Angel, it's Will Herondale who could pack more sarcasm in everything that him?

Signed,
Ivy

Quote of the Day - November 30, 2013

"Inanimate objects are harmless indeed, Mr. Mortmain. But one cannot always say the same of the men who use them."

- Henry, Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

- Nick

Quote of the Day — November 24, 2013

• "Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything's possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time."

  — Day, Legend by Marie Lu

— — Nick

Quote of the Day – November 22, 2013

• "Things don't magically take off and fly just because it's a little windy."

— Rose, Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

Very true. Far too many people think that they can get what they want without trying. 

— Nick

Quote of the Day- November 17, 2013

"S.P.Q.R- Senatus Populusque Romanus, the senate and people of Rome."

-Motto of the Ancient Romans

I think this means a lot. Not to have a corrupt government, thinking about the people and everything else. Bravery not not hold room for cowardice. You have to do what you've got to do. I think all of those Sci-Fi books that we read these days bases their characters to be like this: strong enough to pull through whatever problems that they have.

Signed,
Ivy

Quote of the Day – November 16, 2013

• "Things change and friends leave and life doesn't stop for anybody."

– The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

I actually found out about this quote from school, of all places.

– Nick

Quote of the Day: November 10, 2013

“I have something I need to tell you," he says. I run my fingers along the tendons in his hands and look back at him. "I might be in love with you." He smiles a little. "I'm waiting until I'm sure to tell you, though."
"That's sensible of you," I say, smiling too. "We should find some paper so you can make a list or a chart or something."
I feel his laughter against my side, his nose sliding along my jaw, his lips pressing my ear.
"Maybe I'm already sure," he says, "and I just don't want to frighten you."
I laugh a little. "Then you should know better."
"Fine," he says. "Then I love you.” 
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

Unfortunately,  I am still not done with  Divergent. But I cant wait till im done.

Quote of the Day- November 8th, 2013

“I wonder if fears ever really go away, or if they just lose their power over us.” 

- Allegiant  written by Veronica Roth

I feel bad saying this, but I don't remember if it was Tris or Tobias saying this. Anyways, I'm at my friend's house. The Wi-Fi broke down and still isn't back yet, bear with me if I don't get the Book of the Month until next Tuesday.

I chose this quote because it's what brings us back to Divergent. Dauntless initiation was about overcoming fear and it is why we love the books. It keeps us thrilled.

Anyways, it's my birthday on  11/11. Bye!

Signed,
Ivy

 

Quote of the Day – November 8, 2013

• "There’s no way to please everyone, because that mythical book with the ending that every single person wants can’t exist—you want different things, each one of you. The only thing I can do, in light of that fact, is write an honest story as best I can."

– Veronica Roth

Not a book quote today, just one from an author. This is a quote by Veronica Roth, about the ending of Allegiant. Yeah, if you've finished, you'll see this quite differently. My review is coming soon!

– Nick

Quote of the Day - November 3, 2013

"It's strange how time can make a place shrink, make its strangeness ordinary."

- Tris, Allegiant by Veronica Roth

This is so true! Once you get used to something, it's totally different.

Here's some news on the blog:

1. We're sorry for not doing the Book of the Months on time. Mine has just been posted, Somaya will post her book later, and I think Ivy's post will be tomorrow.
2. We're going to start including little trivia in the QOTDs, stuff like books that come out today, birthdays of authors, etc. It's not that big a deal, just wanted to tell you.
3. I have a secret idea I've been sitting on and was planning to introduce this weekend, but SO MUCH STUFF TO DO and not enough time. I have to talk to Ivy and Somaya about it.
4. Happy November!

- Nick

Quote of the Day – October 31, 2013

• "My mother wasn't a fool," I say. "She just understood something you didn't. That it's not sacrifice it it's someone else's life you're giving away, it's just evil."
I take another step and say, "She taught me all about real sacrifice. That it should be done from love, not misplaced disgust for another person's genetics. That it should be done from necessity, not without exhausting all other options. That it should be one for people who need your strength because they don't have enough of their own."

– Tris, Allegiant by Veronica Roth

I just finished Allegiant, and I have so many mixed feelings about it. I love it and hate it at the same time! Just wait for my review…

Anyway, happy Halloween, everyone!!

– Nick