Stories Are Perfect: January 2017

The Smell Of Other People's Houses by Bonnie Sue Hitchcock

☆☆☆☆ 4/5 stars
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Short Review-

This is a one sitting, take your breath away, world colliding, best story writing, kind of of book!
Written in the four point of views of Alaskan teenagers who all end up intertwined in each other's lives one way or another. Ruth's got a secret, Dora is trying to escape her past, Alyce is trying not to disappoint her dad but doesn't want to give up her dreams, and Hank is trying to keep his brothers safe and together. We learn each teens struggle and discover how each person connects to one another making the world feel small but full of love and you can find friendships in your even the most unlikely ways.

“Sometimes you can be inserted into another person's life just by witnessing something you were never really supposed to be a part of.”
― Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, The Smell of Other People's Houses

“We don't have to be blood to be family.”
― Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, The Smell of Other People's Houses

Written by Makayla

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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

☆☆☆☆ 4/5 stars
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Non- Spoiler Review-

You never know how your life and actions affect other people and this book shows just how the actions of another person can lead to such a difference in someones life. This book needs to be in schools, it needs to be read by teenagers everywhere, because not only is it incredibly written but it informs you of the consequences of your actions. This could show so many people how wrong bullying is and why it needs to be stopped, and to speak up when you see or hear something. This book deals with dark details that most books leave out, showing you how one persons suicide could be influence by so many people and emotions and just how much a person can take before breaking down. It shows a real side of school and bullies, instead of the stereotypical characteristics of high school and its students along with the bullies that are portrayed most in YA. Not only teenagers need to read this but everyone! Everyone needs to read this. I can't stress how much of a big deal this book is, it really is, and I applaud the author for his incredible writing and storytelling!
My favorite part about this book is it's audiobook, I myself have it on Audible but you can find the Cassettes on You Tube I believe. This book was honestly made for an audiobook it makes the story seem so much more real. I went back and forth between reading the on ebook and listening to the audiobook and I would definitely recommend listening to it!
I loved how easy this book flowed, where it was mostly cassettes with interruptions by the protagonist. I loved how this book showed multiple sides to this one big story that all came together because of the sad incidences that occurred. But this big bubble of mystery and realism is a great book that you won't be able to put down.

“No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes, we have no clue. Yet we push it just the same.”
― Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why

“If my love were an ocean,

there would be no more land.

If my love were a desert,

you would see only sand.

If my love were a star-

late at night, only light.

And if my love could grow wings,

I'd be soaring in flight.”

― Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why

Written by Makayla

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My Goodreads Shortened Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1137664836

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Winger by Andrew Smith

☆☆☆☆ 4/5 stars
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No Spoiler Review-

Casual but briliantly written coming of age novel about a fourteen year old junior attending boarding school who is attempting to stay out of trouble but not so much doing a great job of it. . This book is hilarious with its inside jokes and fourth wall breaks, while also keeping the story itself very realistic and easy to read. You will not want to set this book down whether you are reading it (ebook or not), or listening to it. Personally I thought making the main character flawed and incredibly normal made the book as amazing as it was and if he wasn't annoying at times and perfect it wouldn't have let this book have the impact that it did. I mainly gave this book a high rating for its comedy and impact, I thought that it had many messages to send to teenagers and kids who read the book, for example one thing that I enjoyed was how the main character seemed to always contradict himself if he insulted someone or thought something that may not have been entirely appropriate. The writer also gave the main character a voice in his writing that I think everyone has, it's this voice in your head that has no boundaries, while also repeatedly showing how the main character would never say such things aloud though he wanted to. I'd also like to acknowledge the narrator that narrated the audiobook of Winger, he did a very great job at keeping me the listener focused on the book with his many voices and energy. I find many people have a hard time with audiobook narrators but he did not bore me one bit, though I wished he had a different girl voice because it always sounded like Annie was an older woman, ha! No really, I believe he did a fantastic job at reading it and Andrew Smith did a wonderful job of writing such a great book!

Some quotes to enjoy:

“Okay, well . . . yeah, I didn’t really say “Shut the fuck up,” because I honestly don’t cuss. But I wanted to. I think, in reality, I raised my finger to my lips and said, “Shhhhh,” so she wouldn’t say anything else as we spiraled into the center of that wish circle.”
― Andrew Smith, Winger

“And I'm pretty sure that everyone in the Pacific Northwest heard Ryan Dean West shout, "YOUSTEPPEDONMYFUCKINGNUTSYOUSONOFABITCH!”
― Andrew Smith, Winger

Written by Makayla

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All The Books I Read In 2016

All though I didn't read a whole lot this year I did read some good books! So here are the books I read in 2016, which I recommend all to anyone interested in the books description!

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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Winger by Andrew Smith

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