I enthusiastically anticipate its release, and am keen to be enveloped by the mood that the trailer evokes.
What do you think: are you a fan of Macbeth; or of any specific rendition; what are your thoughts about Kurzel's upcoming adaption?
June 05, 2015
Macbeth is killin' it.
The chilling teaser trailer for director Justin Kurzel's upcoming film rendition of Macbeth promises a foreboding performance from both Fassbender and Cotillard. Curious? Watch the trailer for yourself.
April 27, 2014
Right Now
What am I doing at the moment?
- I have just started (well, actually a few months ago) my first year of university. I am studying law and history, which makes for a huge reading load! I am loving every minute of it, and don't even mind wading through the 86 page documents that are bound to accompany any and all areas of law - even for beginners. Which explains, but does not excuse, my absence. I'm working on that. As you can see.
- I saw Divergent and loved it! It was better than I had imagined, and I didn't feel let down by the actors, direction of the film, or creation of the world. All the right details were present, yet I didn't find that they were catering too much for fans of the books - which can sometimes be a big problem. I definitely suggest that you go see it. But of course, read the book first!
- After reading the amazing Graceling by Kristin Cashore, I raced out to the bookstore and bought the companion novel, Bitterblue. I have to steal myself away from it, lest I would spend the whole day absorbed in the pages. You absolutely must read all of Cashore's books - starting with Graceling. Now. Go. Read. Tell me what you think.
- I think that I should start a book club. What do you think of that? Would you be interested in reading a book a month and then talking about it? It could be done across platforms, or just on one, via email, or comments on posts? Please let me know via twitter, email, or commenting on this post if you are in the slightest interested!
- I must now get back to reading the Australian Guide to Legal Citation. Mid Semester test on Wednesday, and two assignments due on Thursday. Fun times!
Talk Later,
Isme
March 14, 2014
BOOK OF THE MONTH: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
My favourite book of this month is definitely Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, and, by extension, the sequel, Crown of Midnight. While I read the first book last year, I recently got back into the swing of it when I read the sequel (which I recently finished- Amazing!!!).
Even though it is technically a series ( there are only two published, I hope there will be many more), it qualifies for book of the month as they are my favourite novels of the moment!
You might like this series if you have enjoyed novels by Maria V. Snyder, Kristin Cashore, and Cayla Kluver. I can't wait to read the third book, which comes out in September, but for those who are interested, here is a little teaser for the first book:
When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the King’s Champion and be released from prison.
Her name is Celaena Sardothien.
The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her.
And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing Celaena never thought she’d have again: a friend.
But something evil dwells in the castle–and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival–and a desperate quest to root out the source of evil before it destroys her world.
I have to say that I don't particularly like the cover; I am not a fan of digitised people, therefore I was not really lured in by the cover. But don't judge this book by it's cover, it's out of this world, and there is so much more to it than what is said on the blurb. Trust me.
Even though it is technically a series ( there are only two published, I hope there will be many more), it qualifies for book of the month as they are my favourite novels of the moment!
You might like this series if you have enjoyed novels by Maria V. Snyder, Kristin Cashore, and Cayla Kluver. I can't wait to read the third book, which comes out in September, but for those who are interested, here is a little teaser for the first book:
When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the King’s Champion and be released from prison.
Her name is Celaena Sardothien.
The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her.
And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing Celaena never thought she’d have again: a friend.
But something evil dwells in the castle–and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival–and a desperate quest to root out the source of evil before it destroys her world.
I have to say that I don't particularly like the cover; I am not a fan of digitised people, therefore I was not really lured in by the cover. But don't judge this book by it's cover, it's out of this world, and there is so much more to it than what is said on the blurb. Trust me.
Cover of the Week: Beautiful de la Cruz covers
The cover of one of Melissa de la Cruz's recent books, The Ring and the Crown, caught my eye with its vibrant colours and stunning visuals. Then, upon further investigation, I found that quite a few of her novels have awesome covers.
What do you think?
Snaps to Hyperion Books, who published the stunning covers for her Witches of East End series.
The colour palettes for these books are great, and wonderfully vibrant. I also love the use of flowers in all of the covers, so beautiful! I must get copies of these books!
So, worthy of cover(s) of the week? I think so! But what about you; have you seen any magnificent covers worthy of mention lately? Let me know in the comments section below.
What do you think?
Snaps to Hyperion Books, who published the stunning covers for her Witches of East End series.
The colour palettes for these books are great, and wonderfully vibrant. I also love the use of flowers in all of the covers, so beautiful! I must get copies of these books!
So, worthy of cover(s) of the week? I think so! But what about you; have you seen any magnificent covers worthy of mention lately? Let me know in the comments section below.
February 14, 2014
YALSA Quick Picks
Picture via tumblr
Here are some of my choices, what do you think?
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
The Naturals by Jenniger Lynn Barnes
The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart
Sick by Tom Leveen
Mind Games by Kiersten White
Reboot by Amy Tintera
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Proxy by Alex London
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