Masters. I Need to Get Some Things Off Of My Chest.

Surprise surprise - university work has taken over my life yet again, which leaves little time for me to do fun things and read books! The rest of my Christmas break was taken up with work and I did not get time to read anymore books that were given to me for my birthday - sorry everyone that brought me books! So, instead, I am going to get some things off of my chest and vent...

Hollow City by Ransom Riggs

Title: Hollow City
Author: Ransom Riggs
Publisher: Quirk
Release Date: 24th February 2015
Genre: Young Adult, Thriller, Fantasy

Summary:
After fleeing their beloved island, Jacob and his peculiar friends journey to London in search of help for Miss Peregrine. However, can they stay ahead of the army of hollows and wights on their heels?

Review:
I read a book (finally)! I got Hollow City, the sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (review can be found here), back in October for my birthday and thanks to the Christmas break - I have finally gotten around to reading it.

"Sorry, I Have Deadlines..."

Friend: Emily, we need to go to the cinema or hang out soon!

Me: Sorry, I have deadlines...

This has basically I have said over the past two months, and as I have been swamped with university work, I have had absolutely no time to read any books apart from academic ones, or have a social life for that matter! I did not think you would want me to review a book on corporate communications and advertising, because you would probably fall asleep - so I have neglected my blog, sorry!

I have a big pile of books begging me to read them, which I was brought for my birthday, so hopefully over Christmas (university work permitting) I will have a chance to read something for enjoyment. If not, and if worst comes to worst, you will get a fascinating review of an academic book relating to my latest essay!

The Walking Dead Compendium: Volume Three by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano & Cliff Rathburn

Title: The Walking Dead Compendium: Volume Three
Authors & Illustrators: Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano & Cliff Rathburn
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 2015
Genre: Horror, Comics

Summary:
Collect issues #97-144 of the popular comic series The Walking Dead. The wait is over...

Review:
After a long and agonising wait after Compendium 1 and 2 (my reviews can be read here and here) they finally released the third compendium of my favourite comic book series! It just so happens that it is my favourite television show too!

Life After Long Distance (A Soppy Post)

When my boyfriend of three months moved to California, USA in August 2014 - it thought it was the end of the world. The day he left my best-friend and myself, consumed about 5 kilograms of chocolate, approximately 2 kilograms of sugary sweets and numerous plates of ketchup covered chips; all whilst I tracked his flight for about 12 hours. Literally.

For me, ever the Drama Queen, the world had ended. However...

I do not regret being in a long distance relationship; not even one little bit. It proved to be the ultimate test of our relationship and revealed to each other our ugly sides (lets face it, we all have an ugly side) which we would have otherwise hidden from each other. At times, things were very tough and we considered breaking up on multiple occasions due to personal problems, but we pulled through because we had something worth fighting for. I now know that he is always there to support me and I am there for him also, unconditionally.

Creative Therapy: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book by Hannah Davies, Richard Merritt and Jo Taylor

Title: Creative Therapy: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book
Author / Illustrator: Hannah Davies, Richard Merritt and Jo Taylor
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date: 4th September 2014
Genre: Self-Help, Colouring

Summary: 
A stress-relieving colouring book containing series of detailed artworks and pictures of animals, patterns and flowers.

Review:
I have been wanting to try one of these therapeutic colouring books for adults for quite some time, so I thought what better time to try it out during one of the most stressful years of my life; final year of university!

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

Title: An Abundance of Katherines
Author: John Green
Release Date: 21st September 2006
Publisher: Penguin
Genre: Young Adult, Romance

Summary:
Colin Singlton has dated nineteen girls, who were all named Katherine. All nineteen of these relationships have ended in heartbreak.

In an effort to get over the heartbreak of the latest Katherine, he goes on a road trip to nowhere with his bestfriend, Hassan. Ever the genius, Colin tries to prove an underlying theorem to help predict the future of any relationship and help Dumpees everywhere.