Book of the Week #4

The Shadowhunters' Codex

By: Cassandra Clare and Joshua Lewis

The Shadowhunters' Codex

          Cassandra Clare has made another great book, but this time with the help of Joshua Lewis. "The Shadowhunters' Codex" is for everyone who has read at least one of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter books, and had many questions about shadowhunters. I was one of those people that fell in love with her books, and wanted to know all about the rules of the shadowhunters. I know some of you may not have read any of these stories, and I encourage you to give them a try. I reccomend that you start with "The Mortal Instruments" Series before you read "The Shadowhunters' Codex."

          This book has all of the rules that a shadowhunter needs. It comes with descriptions of Downworlders, The Shadow World, and many other rules/ recommendations. "The Shadowhunters' Codex" has a special treat in store for everyone who has read "The Mortal Instruments." If you thought that you would only hear from Jace, Clary, Alec, Simon, Isabelle, and Magnus in "The Mortal Instruments" then you were wrong. 

          You will hear from them in this shadowhunter guide. Along the edges of the pages you can read Jace, Clary, and Simon's opinions of the information about different topics. This book even features an essay written by Magnus on why people become shadowhunters. It also has a training schedule for Clary written by Jace, and has Clary's schedule written by her to show what she really did. When you read that you will be able to see how Clary clearly followed Jace's hard schedule.

          Once you have realized that you love Cassandra Clare's shadowhunter stories, you should read "The Shadowhunters' Codex" as soon as you can get your hands on it. 

     

My Top 5 Songs of the Week #2

Top Songs of the Week:

1. Endlessly By: The CAB
2. The Way You Look Tonight By: Maroon 5 (a Frank Sinatra Cover)
3. Demons By: Imagine Dragons
4. 50 Ways To Say Goodbye By: Train
5. Forever and Always By: Parachute

          As usual all of us music lovers know that sometimes the best songs are a bit older. In fact, most of us have favorite songs that are really old, but still remain at the top of our list.

          The #1 spot on my list this week goes out to...(drum roll please) The CAB with their song Endlessly. The Cab has many great songs that you'll probably be hearing from on My Top 5 Songs of the Week. Endlessly is a song about a guy who is willing to do anything for a girl he likes. This guy is also saying that although they are both different he knows that he is perfect for her. This song is very sweet and I would imagine that anyone could fall in love with this song.

          Maroon 5 has also made it to my list with their cover of Frank Sinatra's The Way You Look Tonight. This song was in the movie "Valentine's Day." The Way You Look Tonight is a classic in the music world, and if you have not heard it I stand with most people who would say... you have not lived.

          Imagine Dragons has made another great song, called Demons. In this song the character is trying to say that you should stay a way from him because he is not a good person on the inside. this is shown when a part in the song says "Don't get too close it's dark inside it's where my demons hide it's where my demons hide." Demons is a great song that is not long, but can make you remember it due to its catchy melody.

          Train has another great song called 50 Ways To Say Goodbye. Originally this song was called 50 Ways To Say You Died, but they had to change the title. Their original song title makes more sense considering that some of the lyrics go like this "She went down in an airplane fried getting suntan fell in a cement mixer full of quicksand."

          Forever and Always By: Parachute is a great yet, sad and touching song. This song is basically narrating a situation in which people around the world have experienced. Forever and Always talks about a woman who gets a call from the hospital that her fiance has been injured. She then goes to the hospital, but even though she does many things to try to keep him with her he ends up dying after saying "I'll love you forever, forever and always please just remember even if I'm not there I'll always love you, forever and always."

1. Endlessly Music Video
2. The Way You Look Tonight Lyric Video
3. Demons Live Performance Video
4. 50 Ways To Say Goodbye Lyric Video
5. Forever and Always Lyric Video

Book of the Week #3

Believe Me I'm Lying

By: Jordan Lynde

(XxSkater2Girl16xX)

Believe Me I'm Lying on Wattpad

           This Week’s book of the week is another Wattpad story. “Believe Me I’m Lying” is a great story for people who like funny romance stories. These funny romance stories involve funny events with great characters, great jokes and comments, but still maintains a slight romantic feel to it.

          “Believe Me I’m Lying” is not only a funny romance story, but it also has a bit of sadness sprinkled here and there. This story has funny characters that are hilarious at times, yet when they are serious they could be the sweetest “people” you would ever know.

          Harley Allen, a seventeen year old girl, lost both of her parents. Now the only person Harley has left is her little brother, Elliot. Harley finds herself worrying more than a seventeen year old should. In addition, to having to take care of her brother Harley also loses her current job.

          Now Harley has no idea what to do next, but what happens when her uncle offers her a job. Only this job has a catch, Harley must work as a teacher at his school. A school that just happens to be for delinquents…

          “Believe Me I’m Lying” allows you to see from Harley’s point of view. It also lets you know that although life has its ups and downs, they are all worth it once you find what makes you happy.

          

Book of the Week #2

Waist-Deep In Walmart

By: Jordan Lynde 

(XxSkater2Girl16xX)

Waist-Deep In Walmart on Wattpad

     This "Book of the Week" isn't actually a real book. In fact,this is actually a story that has not yet been published and made into a "real book." I know that once you read "on Wattpad" you thought "What is Wattpad?" Believe me I was thinking the exact the same thing the first time I saw Wattpad. This is a free website where people read and write stories/plays of different genres.

     Going back to the story this story takes place in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This setting might seem fake but this small town actually does exist in the state of Massachusetts. This entire story starts due to Ellie's mom who makes her go out to Walmart, during a hurricane to buy... Toilet Paper.The store is closing when Ellie arrives and she sneaks in to buy it. The catch is that she finds out that her crush, Anthony is in the store, and they both end up "Waist-Deep In Walmart" for three days. Due to... You guessed it the category five hurricane.

     This is a great story for anyone who likes to read funny stories that have a bit of romance, but not enough for it to be a FULL romance novel. I believe that this story can brighten anyone's day with the funny tales of Ellie, Anthony, Julius, Caroline, and Mason. I'm sure that this story can make you laugh each time you walk into a Walmart for the rest of your life.

My Proof that Sandwich DOES exist.

My Top 5 Songs of the Week #1

Top Songs of the Week:

1. Counting Stars By: One Republic
2. Hurt By: Christina Aguilera
3. I Told You So By: Carrie Underwood
4. My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark By: Fall Out Boy
5. Starlight By: Muse

     Now I know that if you know your music you would have realized that these songs are outdated, whether its by a lot or a little. 

     Counting Stars by One Republic is my top song right now because of its catchy tune and catchy lyrics. I have to say my favorite lyric would have to be "Old, but I'm not that old. Young, but I'm not that bold, and I don't think the world is sold. I'm just doing what we're told..." This song is great to lift you up when you are sad or just feel like being a bit more happy than usual.

     Hurt by Christina Aguilera is a great song despite its sad lyrics.This song can be interpreted in any way you think is correct, but I have to say that I believe it is telling us something very important. It tells us to make sure that we treat people right because we never know when it could be the last time we see them. This can be better explained with its lyrics, "Oh, I'm sorry for blaming you everything I just couldn't do, and I've hurt myself for hurting you." 

     I Told You So by Carrie Underwood is also a very good song. The name basically implies what it is talking about, except she is the one receiving the words "I Told You So." This song is very catchy even though it could make some people a bit sad. I Told You So can teach us life lessons that could take us years to even understand, such as thinking before you act.

     Fall Out Boy is not usually my type of music, but I have to admit that the first time I heard it... I couldn't get it out of my head for a long time. This song is very fun with its fast lyrics, and catching melody. The best part would have to be when he says "Fire!" This can be very fun to try to sing when you have nothing to do, I recommend that you try it.

     Starlight is my last top song of the week, this song is sang by a great band called Muse. If you never heard of them before I really recommend you to look them up. Starlight is a fun song to try to sing because it has lots of ups and downs in the pitch. Muse has some very difficult songs, but Starlight is definitely one of the more fun ones to sing.

1. Counting Stars lyrics
2. Hurt Lyrics
3. I Told You So Lyrics
4. My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark Lyrics
5. Starlight Lyrics  

Book of the Week #1

Graceling

By: Kristin Cashore

Graceling (Graceling Realm #1)

     This book is great for everyone who enjoys reading about older times, and loves adventure stories. Graceling takes place in the times where there were kingdoms, voyages on ships, and traveling on horseback. In a short explanation Graceling is about a girl named Katsa who was born with a great skill, also known as a "Grace." In these seven kingdoms anyone who is "graced" is either feared or exploited by higher authorities to achieve what they want. 

     Katsa despises what her grace is, because her grace is being a killer. She is a great fighter and almost invincible, but her uncle king of the Middluns forces her to punish and torture his enemies. Then, she meets Prince Po who becomes her friend, who is a great combat fighter.

     Graceling is not only a great story but can also teach you a few things along the way, and keep you entertained at the same time. If you are a person that does not usually enjoy books like this I recommend that you give it a try. This story might be able to change your mind, and leave you wanting to read more. If you already enjoy reading stories like this, Graceling might make that liking grow.

Weekly Poems #1

Requires Hard Work 

By: Rudolph Patrick T Muteswa

"Inspiration is the key to overcoming challenges in life. For it gives us strength to continue.

Inspiration comes in the form of ideas and people. For when you hear and feel another person's life story and the steps you begin to take in life become meaningful and calculated. My inspiration is you Sunshine.

Inspiration encourages one to learn from mistakes and know there is a hurdle called failure. For with inspiration when failure pushes you over, it will help you get up and start all over again.

Inspiration keeps the mind dreaming and looking forward to success. For with your inspiration I believe I can achieve, discover endless possibilities and talent within me.

Inspiration makes me believe I can do anything in life. For with inspiration I fear nothing on this planet and I wish to leave a legacy of good deeds, success career, wealth, philanthropy, prayer, and love.

Inspiration is defined by you Sunshine and your tireless integrity."

Rudolph Patrick T Muteswa Poems

    Inspiration is all around us whether it be the weather, our friends, or our family. Most of us don’t stop to think of who or what inspires us in life. We only realize our inspiration when we are asked who or what made us in to the person we are today. Inspiration is usually not a thing that just randomly appears one day. Inspiration is all around us and we don’t know that until all of the things that inspire us make us think of life-changing things.

    Inspiration makes us continue living and working through all of our daily struggles. Life is full of hard work, but the hard work we go through makes us become better people along the way. Life is not made up of just problems, but is also made up of happiness. The is the most important key to life. Without happiness or inspiration our life would not have a meaning and we would have no purpose.

    This poem shows all of these things in just a few stanzas, and makes us think of everyone that made us into who we are today, and why they have made such a big impact on our lives.