2014, discussion, think aloud

[Think Aloud] – #5 – One Vote, Your Vote: Goodreads Choice Awards

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Think Aloud explores book-related discussions encompassing reading, writing, blogging, and perhaps newsworthy content. The focus is to push the boundaries, stretch the mind, and encourage dialogue within this community. Let’s all think out loud.

Table Topic:
 One Vote, Your Vote:
Goodreads Choice Awards

Abstract:

The value of one vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards depends on the complexity of the reader-voter mentality.

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2014, drama, horror, Movie Review

[Alternatives] – Movies – The Babadook

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Alternatives is the tagline to discuss entertainment outside of literature. It may encompass television, movies, games, and music.

Alternatives
Movies – The Babadook

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Duration: 95 Minutes

“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t rid of The Babadook.”

Afterthoughts:

the-babadook-posterI think the biggest realization I felt after watching The Babadook was its uncanny resemblance to how A Monster Calls (Patrick Ness) could have been under different circumstances. I’m not saying one is copying the other or vice versa. Both stories have a monster, yes. Both monsters are allegorical in nature when handling its core themes, yes. But the scope in narrative delivery is completely separated; through a different perspective if you will, and the joy in revelation is that the meaning is incredibly interpretative.

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2014, meme, top ten tuesday

[Top Ten Tuesday] – #36 – Top Ten Books I Would Consider Rereading

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Top Ten Tuesday is an original weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. I thought this would be a fun way to share a condensed version of potential rambles and thoughts that I have.

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This Week’s Theme:
Top Ten Books I Would
Consider Rereading

Initial Thoughts:

I don’t really do rereads. The only times I have attempted to reread a book was either because I dropped the book partway through (i.e. Jellicoe Road) or if I had to scope out parts again for a novel study. Otherwise, and for obvious reasons, I think it’s better for me to classify this reads as considerations instead of a want.  

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