Armchair BEA: Keeping it Real/Children's Literature
Today we're discussing how to keep your blog real, fresh, and fun and then talking about children's literature!
Firstly, I haven't been blogging for a super long time, but I feel one of the things that gets people coming back for more are writing meaningful reviews. I try to keep them as real as possible, throwing in my own little flair to keep them interesting and fun to read. I want you to know how I felt about my main characters- if I loved them to death or if I wanted to throttle them! I also want you to know about how I felt the pacing went, as well as if it was an easy read or more difficult to get in to.
I also try to post often. If I'm not posting a review, I try to include a Cover Reveal, Blog Tour, or a Weekly Meme- just to shake it up.
Well, my blog reviews a lot of Young Adult books already, so I'm going to talk about a few of my favorite MG's.
It's no surprise that I loved the Harry Potter series. I devoured those books. Those were the first books I truly could NOT go to sleep without reading. I would stay up till 3-4 AM just reading.
The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan comes in at a very close second. I have been fascinated with Greek mythology ever since I was in high school. Having read The Iliad, The Odyssey, etc more times than I can count, it was so awesome read the Percy series and know exactly what myth the creature came from.
Some other books that I loved while in middle school:
I loved Judy Blume's books! I remember Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was so funny!
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry was definitely more serious, but I was a huge fan of the Diary of Anne Frank and wanted to read more about the Holocaust.
Bridge to Terabithia was such an amazing book, but I remember it being quite sad.
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You are definitely keeping your blog lively. You have a lot going on. I'm glad to find you through Armchair BEA.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of the books you mentioned. They never get old. I've read all of them multiple times.
When I narrowed it down, I ended up with a few more: http://readingtl.blogspot.com
Thanks Crystal for stopping by!
DeleteOh man, Bridge to Terabithia is SO sad!! For being such a short book it packs a huge punch.
ReplyDeleteYES! I remember being in middle school and thinking how upsetting it was, but I loved it so much!
DeleteYou covered some of my favorite YA and MG books. You have a few I haven't read and now my bookshelf is filling up! Thanks for the suggestions! :)
ReplyDeleteWooo! Thanks for stopping by Liss!
DeleteI agree with you, putting your personality into your reviews and making them meaningful is important. After all, that is one of the main reasons we blog right? :-) I love to discuss the characters in my reivews too. In fact, that is something I mostly focus on because I don't like to give spoilers. I also love adding a quote and some IPOD picks to my reviews as well. Harry Potter, of course! I love Judy Blume (Dear God, It's Me Margaret is perhaps my favorite) :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't like giving spoilers either! So talking about the other aspects of the book definitely works. And I LOVE that you add IPOD picks to each of your reviews! That is awesome! Oh, I did love that Judy Blume book too! I debated putting that also, but I got lazy. LOL.
DeleteYAY Middle Grade! I adore Rick Riordan's books. Although I haven't checked out his Egyptian series yet. And I haven't read or seen Bridge to Terabithia! D: But I do love Lois Lowry, Judy Blume, and of course, the Harry Potter series! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Ooh, I liked the Egyptian series! I don't think they were as good as the Percy series, but I really liked them still. OMG- Bridge to Terabithia! SUCH a good book! And so sad too!
Deletethanks for sharing, I'll have to check these
ReplyDelete:D Definitely check them out! They are some of my faves!
DeleteI never read Number the Stars - I'll have to check that one out. Love the rest of them!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Thanks for stopping by Nicole! I remember really liking Number the Stars.
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