International Authors' Day Celebration
A look Into One of My Favourite Authors
Giveaway!


First lets start with a little bit about how I starting to love reading. I didn't always loved books, I actually hated reading when I was a child.

It wasn't until grade 10 that I started to get more into books. My best-friend at the time recommend that I read this book he was all gun-ho about. I was, (still am), into anime. He said if I like anime then I would love this book The Wayfarer Redemption. It took me three months to read it; but I'm so glad I did! Since then, I haven't stopped. 



Who inspired me? Well my mom was always a reader, and I use to get mad when she read, because there was no getting her attention. My dad, also a reader, but I can't remember actually seeing him read, I just remember seeing the books after the fact. But the person that I thank for getting me into reading, is David. That first book started it all.
 



I have many favourite authors and books, but the ones that really stick out in my mind? Well, again that list is quite long. So how do I to pick? Well I think the easiest was is to go with the first book that pops into my head. 




This is just one of those books that to this day, I can't get over how good, or how much I love it. I believe it maybe because, to this day, I haven't read another book like it. The plot, the world building, the characters and the fantasy is just outstanding. You have all your normal players, but it isn't the normal formula. 

Every Other Day wasn't the first book I read from Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Without knowing, I read Nobody



Nobody is another unique book that pulls you into a abnormal world that is Jennifer Lynn Barnes's mind. Again, I was so entranced by the originality that when I finished the book I was sad, only because I wanted more. The end though, was by far one of the best I've even read. It closed out the book perfectly, with no linger questions, and forgotten plot holes.    

The thing is, I didn't even look at the the author when I first got the above book, I was heading out to sea so I was stockpiling. It wasn't until I read Every Other Day that I started to pick up on the similar writing style and tone. It's amazing how every author has their own tone, or better yet, voice. I could hear her voice. 

So besides her incredible book, why am I a fan of Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Well, I love different, unique writing styles and original takes of fantasy. She has them all and that's the reason I keep coming back. I have all her books, I have yet to read them all, but it will happen. And one day when I have a library in my home, and I'll have a shelf just for her.







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-Emily




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29 comments:

  1. It was wonderful to know how you got into reading. Happy International Author's Day!
    Happy Reading :)

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    1. Thank You, >.< and Happy International Author's Day! to you as well

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  2. I liked your story of discovering the joy of reading. I think anyone can be a bookworm given the right content. Thanks for sharing your favorite author with us.

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    1. Thanks, I've been telling my brother that for years, but alas he won't come over to the light side..lol

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  3. I loved your journey to reading, your graphics are AMAZING! We are indeed lucky you had a friend with great influence in 10th grade!

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  4. I like your 'how I got into reading' story. Very cool! :)

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  5. So interesting that you didn't realize they were both by the same author until you started reading. Great post. Happy hopping!

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    1. I've done that with more then one book. Again mostly when sailing. lol :P

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  6. Love the story and love your blog. Happy hopping.

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  7. Just hopping by on the IAD
    I liked your heading. Impressive.

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    1. Thank You, It took me forever to get it the way that I wanted, >.<

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  8. Thank You so Much for participating in this Blog Hop!

    My all time favourite author is Satyajit Ray. Currently I am fangirling about Sarah J.Maas's Throne of Glass Series

    DDS
    www.b00kr3vi3ws.in

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    1. I've heard good things about the Throne of Glass Series, I'm currently all over the Pendragon series by Nicola S. Dorrington

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  9. Enjoyed your story. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. My favorite author is Julia Quinn! Thank you for the amazing giveaway :)

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    1. I've seen Julia Quinn books kicking about, they look good, I might pick some up and have a go. Thank you for stopping by :)

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  11. Currently my favourite is Haruki Murakami, but otherwise it's Roald Dahl.

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  12. I haven't read her books but they're on my wishlist :D thank you for sharing which has been your favourite.

    My International Authors Day Post
    Lauren

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  13. Great Post! So many books-So little time:)

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  14. Nice story on how you got into reading. It's funny how you'd think kids would gravitate to stories outside of their world naturally, but it's not always so. Glad you found your way! Nancy’s Blog

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  15. Happy International Author Day! It's so good when you have parents that are into reading. My mom used to bring us to the library once a week and we had library cards starting in Kindergarten. Opens a whole new world to you :)

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  16. What a lovely site you have! I enjoyed reading about your journey into the world of books.

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