2017, book meme, top ten tuesday

[Top Ten Tuesday] – #143 – Books Read In One Sitting

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Top Ten Tuesday is an original weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish.

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This Week’s Theme:
Books Read In One Sitting

Initial Thoughts:

Books that can be read in one sitting is a bit of an anomaly in my reading life (because I definitely cannot finish books in one sitting). In that light, there are a few that are short and/or paced decently enough that fit this category (even if the story itself was a disappointment).

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2017, discussion, Terrible Protagonist

[Why I’d Be A Terrible Protagonist] – Reason #9: Naps Are Required

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The Terrible Protagonist series explores reasons why regular humans (aka myself) would not fair well in the world of fiction.

Why I’d Be A Terrible Protagonist:
Reason #9: Naps Are Required

Abstract:

That feeling when you’re expected to defeat the villain while touting raccoon eye bags.

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2017, Movie Review

[Alternatives] – Movie Review – Before I Fall (2017)

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

Alternatives
Movie Review –
Before I Fall (2017)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Death, Fantasy (?)
Duration: 99 Minutes
Directed By: Ry Russo-Young
Starring: Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley, Jennifer Beals, Diego Boneta, Elena Kampouris

February 12 is just another day in Sam’s charmed life until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over one inexplicable week, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she’s in danger of losing.

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