Divergent - I'm a fan

Last week I finally got to see the movie "Divergent", and I must say that I really loved it. The movie was SO much better than I thought it would be. I had not read the books, so I only knew what I had learned from the trailers.

The movie trailers drew me in, but in the beginning I kind of thought that it was too much like "Hunger Games", but after I saw the movie I can finally say that they are nothing alike. Yes, the "population" is divided kind of like in The Hunger Games, but I would say that the similarities stops there.

We follow Tris (a Divergent) who - when she is 16 years old - are to choose which faction she want to live for the rest of her life. She chooses Dauntless, and meet Four, who she falls in love with and together they are going to war together.

The movie is breathtaking with funny lines and a lot of highly anticipated romance. Will they be together or not.

The cast is also really amazing and they fit together so perfectly in the movie, and there is nobody that I would say that do not fit in it, and that is always a big plus, when you watch a movie.

After I had seen the movie I decided to read the books, and I loved them too. There is definitely some thing I would change in the second and third book, but I understand Veronica Roth completely with how the books are turning out to be - whether you like the ending or not. I am not a big fan of the ending because I think there still is some unfinished business between Tris and Four - after my opinion - that I would like to have read, but she did a great job.

Next month is her release of the books from Four's point of view. I have read the transfer and the knife scene and both of those are great - I MIGHT even say that they are just a tine bit better than the original Divergent series, but that is probably because I love reading books from the guy's point of view, because every book you can read - nearly everyone - is from the girls point of view, so it is great to read it from the other side sometimes.

This is definitely a movie AND books that I would highly recommend you to watch and read - especially if you loved the hunger games, the host and Twilight, since the romance etc. are pretty close to this story.

Good luck with it, while we are all waiting for "Insurgent" and last "Allegiant".

Goodreads.com - I love it!

I am slightly addicted to goodreads.com . It is a great place to find books to read, upcoming books and of course authors. I am doing a reading challenge where I have sat a goal for me to read 150 books this year. Luckily I am closer than I thought I would be at this point. I have now read over 100 books, and I am confident I will reach my goal before time, even though my classes at the University stars in september.

You can of course update your reading status and which books you have now read and added to your "collection".

 
         

           
         
       

 

   

      2014 Reading Challenge
   
       

         
       
     

        Mie has
             read 105 books toward her goal of 150 books.
     
     

       

hide

     
     

        105 of 150 (70%)
     
       

          view books
       
 

Making an Impact for Our Planet | National Geographic

Making an Impact for Our Planet | National Geographic

H. M. Ward - The Arangement series trailer

This post is dedicated for the lovely writer H. M. Ward and her book series "The Arrangement"

I have read almost all her books besides the arrangement and I love them all. This series is about Avery and Sean. An infamous Ferro brother. There  has been released a video trailer for the series, which I think you should see. MAYBE we will get lucky and get a Ferro tv-series. FINGERS CROSSED! I love it and would most definitely watch a tv series about the lovely brothers.

While you're at it, you should try reading her other books such as the proposition,  damaged etc. ALL her books if I should decide.

Without further ado, here is the lovely trailer:

Paul Walker Dies In Car Crash

Today it is with a very sad heart that I am making a blog post. I have been very busy with my study at Aalborg University, but this had to be written about. I still cannot believe that we will not be able to see his beautiful smile anymore on tv - in new movies.

Sadly I just found out that one of my beloved fave actors has passed away in a car crash in California.

Here is the official message that came out about 6 hours ago:

I will miss him a lot and I know a lot of people out there will too. My thoughts go out to his family and of course his little daughter.

This was a sad way to start my December, but I am sure that it will change soon. May he rest in peace.

To Paul Walker, wherever you are now, you will be missed forever and you will be in my heart and thought forever. xoxo

On a much cheerier note, I want to wish you all a very good December and of course a very happy and merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

A little summer reading - Erotic books

"Fifty Shades" trilogy by E. L. James has captivated the world. People are now waiting for the exiting movie that already is signed and with a director. Now it is said that it should be out in 2014, but let us just wait and see. It is not unusual for movies to be delayed.

In "Fifty Shades" we meet Mr. Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Anastasia is helping her friend Kate with an interview. Since Kate is sick, Anastasia has promised to travel to Seattle to interview Mr. Christian Grey for the school's newspaper. The interview is not going well and Anastasia hopes that Kate can use what she got out of the interview. We follow the Anastasia's intense journey and her longing for Mr. Christian Grey.

They are definitely worth a look, even if you do not think you will like them. I had that opinion before I read them, and now I love them. nearly as much as I love the following books.

Here are some links to the auther:
Web page: E. L. James
Facebook: E. L. James
Twitter: E. L. James

Here are my favorite books, which are somewhat similar to fifty shades:

"Crossfire" by Sylvia day. Now there are 3 books in the series, but there are 2 more books to be expected, though the date for the publication of either books are not official yet, sadly. Books 1 in the series is "Bared to you", book 2 is  "reflected in you" and book 3 is "entwined with you" and book 4 is said to be called "captivated by you".

In "Crossfire" we follow the very emotional and very romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and Eva Trammel. Eva has just moved to New York and moved in with her friend Cary Taylor. She is to start at her new job at "Waters Field And Leaman" as Mark Garrity's assistant. Soon we are introduced to Mr. Gideon Cross, who own the Crossfire-building that "Waters Field And Leaman" are settled in.

Now we all are waiting patiently for book #4 to arrive, I know I can't wait.

The "Crossfire" series has also been picked up by Lionsgate for a TV-show.

Here are some links to the author:
Web page: Sylvia Day
Facebook: Sylvia Day
Twitter: Sylvia Day

The next series I would like to introduce you all to, is the "Stark trilogy" by J. Kenner. I absolutely love this trilogy. Book #3 is not yet released but it will be in only 8 days. YAY! The first book is "Release me", #2 is "Claim me" and #3 is "complete me".

In "Stark" we again follow an emotional and romantic journey. This time is is a journey made by Mr. Damien Stark and Nikki Fairchild. Nikki has just moved to Los Angeles to work at "C-spquared technologies" as Carl's assistant. Things at the office quickly turns dark, and Nikki is in search of a new job. We follow her journey from new in the city, to be living her life in the big city.

Again here we are all waiting for the thrilling new story that is #3 "complete me", out July 30 2013. SOON!

Here are some links to the author:
Web page: J. Kenner
Facebook: J. Kenner
Twitter: J. Kenner

The last series I will write about today is the "After Dark trilogy" by Sadie Matthews. Book #1 is called "fire after dark", book#2 is called "secrets after dark" and book#3 is called "promises after dark".

In this trilogy we follow Elisabeth (Beth) Villiers and Dominic Stone's emotional journey. Beth is cat-sitting for her aunt, who is a former model and lives in London. Beth has just broke it off with her boyfriend Adam, so she is a bit relieved to be out of town for 5 weeks to live in her aunts apartment in London. She quickly sees Dominic, who lives in the building across from her aunt and can see in to his living room and he can see right in to hers. She often sits and looks in to his living room with her lights off, so he can not see her seeing him. How will it go on, what will happen? WELL I guess you just have to read it yourself.

Here are the only link to the author that I know of:
Twitter: Sadie Matthews

I hope you will enjoy these books as much as I did.

My two new special things in my life

Aaaaaaah.. A few days ago I bought myself two lovely pieces just for me. I bought a DKNY bag I have loved for ages, and it was 30% off, we like that. A LOT.

The second thing I bought was an original Arne Jacobsen chair "The Egg". The chair is 1:16, and I absolutely love it. When I can not afford the real big chair I must settle for this little cute miniature. I would LOVE to own the other pieces in this collection, especially "The Swan" and Arne Jacobsen's own home. LOVE IT ALL! Just for me, to have sitting in my bookcase. Aaaah I'm in love with this collection. Here is my chair, and further down you can see some examples of the other things you can buy from their page that I absolutely love.

I bought mine in "Bahne", but they can also be bought at www.minimii.com