Books I Want to Re-Read

Back in September of 2015, I decided I'd go ahead and read all of Harry Potter again. I mean, I've re-read this series before, but I figured it'd be fun to do it once more. So, here we are in March of the following year, and I'm just now finishing up that re-read. It started with me reading each book in a row, to me alternating between Harry Potter and another book, to me re-reading one book per haul of books I brought in. So, to celebrate me finally completing this re-read, I figured I'd make a list of all the books I would like to get around to re-reading this year!

1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
I re-read this series a couple years ago, and I actually really enjoyed it! For some reason, even though I had practically just read the books at the time, I was on the edge of my seat, desperate to find out what happened next, even though I already knew! So, yes, I would like to re-read these books. However, this would not include the Heroes of Olympus considering I didn't like them all that much.

2. The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

I've never re-read this series before, so I don't know what the re-read experience is like, but I would really like to give it a try. I'd wanted to read these again right before Lady Midnight, but it's certainly too late for that!

                           

3. Warriors by Erin Hunter

Here's another childhood favorite that I would like to re-read. This was a series that really got me into reading, and I just want to throw myself into this world once more! 

4. The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

I read this book once when I was first learning about the World Wars in school, and it's always been one of my favorites. I think it'd be fun to read it again now that I've forgotten so much, and see what I take from it. 

5. The Selection by Kiera Cass

Here's another series that I personally enjoyed but have not re-read. Especially with the Crown coming out, I want to re-read all these books. 

So those were 5 books/series that I want to re-read sometime in the future! What books do you want to re-read? 

Top Ten Tuesday 11/24/15

Top Ten Fictional Families I Want to Celebrate Thanksgiving With

Top Ten Tuesday is brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish

The following fictional families are the ones I'd want to celebrate Thanksgiving with the most, and are not in any specific order. 

Note: Some of these families would not actually be celebrating Thanksgiving, given their location/time era, but I'm still including them. 

1. The Weasley Family (Harry Potter)

I just think that the Weasleys would be so fun to celebrate Thanksgiving with.  Not only would the food be absolutely to die for, but I would really enjoy getting to immerse myself in the magic of the wizarding world.  

2. The Schreave Family (The Selection Series)

One word for you- FOOD. I just remember America describing the food at the palace when she first showed up, and now I would love to try their lavish meals.  

3. The Camp Half-Blood Family (Percy Jackson)

I would really enjoy getting to go to Camp Half-Blood and be able to ask all my questions and experience the Camp Half-Blood magic for myself. Of course, when I say family, I do literally mean family, since they are all related. 

4. The Lightwood Family (The Mortal Instruments)

When I say family, I think I'd include Clary, Simon, Magnus, etc. etc. in this, just because I'd want to be able to talk to all of them.  It would be so cool to meet Shadowhunters and see the runes- you know?  Of course, I'd be pretty intimidated at the same time. 

5. The Sargent Family (The Raven Cycle)

Okay, how could I say no to a family of psychics?  Blue's quirk, awkward, all-knowing family would make for the single most interesting Thanksgiving dinner! 

6. The Dunwoody Family (The Books of Elsewhere)

Mrs. and Mr. Dunwoody would be so hilarious to listen to!  I've always found The Dunwoody family to be one of my favorite fictional families, and not only would I love to be able to listen to the Dunwoody parents talk mathematician talk, but just being able to visit the Dunwoody's house, and talk to Olive would be so fun! Plus, I might get a peek at one (or all) of the cats. 

7. The Campbell Family (The Underland Chronicles)

Getting to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Gregor's adorable family would be so great.  Just being able to spend time with a family that's so tight would be really heartwarming.  (Plus I could bombard Gregor with questions about the Underland.) 

8. The Lovegood Family (Harry Potter)

Sure, it might be a small group, but it would certainly be an eventful one! I'd love to see what traditions they have, and try their unique food. 

9. The Meminger Family (The Book Thief)

Liesel's quirky family would be really great to spend Thanksgiving with. I would just love to be able to talk with them all. 

10. The Potter Family (Harry Potter)

I would really enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving with the early Potters. And Sirius. And Remus.  I love how much they all love each other, and I think Thanksgiving would be a very happy, joyful holiday.

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So those were my Top Ten Families!  Let me know what you think, and feel free to link your Top Ten Tuesday 11/24 below. 

Disclaimer: No artwork is mine.  All pictures are linked to their original sources. 

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Book To Movie Adaptations I'm Looking Forward To/Ten Book To Movie Adaptations I Still Need To Watch 

Top Ten Tuesday is brought to you by the brokeandbookish. 

So here's my list of movie adaptions I want to see! 

1. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Set to release this January- have you seen the trailer yet? 

2. Mockingjay Part 2 by Suzanne Collins

Coming out this month! Check out the trailer. 

3. Allegiant Part 1 by Veronica Roth

March of 2016!  I love Tris' hair in the trailer. 

4. The Scorch Trials by James Dashner (Yeah, yeah, I haven't seen it yet.) 

5. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

This is one of my favorite books, so when it was released that a movie adaption was underway, I was suuuuper psyched!  Unfortunately, there's been some director problems, so I think the release date is being delayed. 

To finish off my post, I'll list 5 other books that have been optioned as movie adaptions! 

6. Legend by Marie Lu

7. Looking for Alaska by John Green

8. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

9. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

10. The Selection by Kiera Cass


That's all!