iBook vs. Your Local Library...The Dilemma

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Hello my chickadees! Do you love to read as much as I do? If you guys didn't see my blog post from a few days back, I am currently reading I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella, which is a stellar book so far (: I realized that it is a physical book and this got my into the dilemma what is better to read books on: my iPad with iBooks or even any devices capable of reading or hard copy, old fashion books. I have both and I really can't decide which I like better. With our world advancing into the modern technology era (have you heard in the news of all an all technology library...like where are the books), I feel like I don't want to loose the old fashion ways of reading a hard copy. You be the judge when you decide to invest in a device for reading.

iBooks - Reading Electronically : (Pros)
- Easy to take with you anywhere ( all your favorite books in one area )
- capable of highlighting, bookmarking and even looking up words right then and there
- Very light weighted, hence making it easier to transport
- (I think only iBook has this) ability to read sample of the book before purchasing
- (iffy pro) able to borrow books from the library on it to make it easier to cart around (iffy because I don't know if all library does this yet)

(Cons) 
- books cost money and you can't borrow them
- need to take time to download them if you got them on the computer or else where
- skipping pages when reading is tedious (you gotta swipe or tap continuously)
- (so I heard) reading on electronic devices can strain your eyes
- expensive to buy the electronic reading device
- not all books are available electornically

Local Library - Reading Old Fashion: (Pros)
- wide variety of different books at your choosing
- FREE
- will not have to wait to download...grab and go
- if you don't like it, you can put it back and won't regret wasting money on it
- able to take it anywhere with you and can borrow as much as you want

(Cons)
- heavy...not easy for transportation
- can become ruined/bad condition
- Ability to lose pages or font is too small to read
- No capability to highlight, make notes (esp. if it is a library book), or instantly look up definitions/words

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Saturday was the day that I wanted to do so many things like B, ST and I had planned a study group for chemistry and history at the library before going to my friend's K surprise birthday party at Olive Garden, but it ended up flopping.

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So I decided to wear my Hollister tunic, dark blue Hollister cami, Love Culture faux tan leather bow waist belt, black leggings from Parisian and these adorable suede, deep purple/maroon ruffled cowgirl boots with my huge GUESS purse. I was late to the library by like 30 minutes...oosp, but we ended spending the whole 2 hours gossiping. I found out so many things that I didn't want to know and now I can never look at people the same again. I didn't really get K anything expensive because we had to pay for our own dinner and get there early to make the reservations....what? But I gave her these drop earrings I got at the mall, Bath and Body work Japanese Cherry Blossom lotion and nail polish. B gave her a whole bunch of candy and S gave her a card so B said he could share her present. We had to wait there for 45 minutes because it was Homecoming, so we sat there evaluating the outfits and S was busy looking up the people he knew on Facebook. 

There was 19 people, 6 of us and the rest family and it was enjoyable. I got the Capellini di Mare which was like a seafood pasta which was okay, but their breadstick and salad was yummyyyyy! We gossiped again with everyone and had actually a good time. K wasn't surprise at all by the surprise party but regardless we had a good time hanging out and such. My sister V was already at the pirate theme homecoming and I didn't go because I didn't have a good time last time, but she came home and gossiped with me more about what happened from someone spiking the water and to my classmate making out with a random chick who was my sister's age. 

I was going to do chemistry studying when I got home, but instead I re watched Project Runway with my mom and then alternated between the memoir of SNL and Aladdin.

You know you love me (;

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Late Night Reading

Well right now is midnight and I am not at all sleepy which is a bad thing since I need to start adjusting my sleeping time for school. So, I am currently blogging to y'all while watching, yes this is going to seem childish but I can't help it, cartoons. To be more specific, I am watching Codename: Kids Next Door. But I have to admit something to you all, I am a bookaholic. I have a huge obsession with reading from historical fiction to chick lit to classics; I love them all.  What I love about reading books is that it transport me into a different place, helping my creative juice start spinning and flowing. I love to curl up by the fireplace with a hot chocolate or lay on the grass with a cup of lemonade and read. They are great to help me take a break from my stress and my life. I especially love to read books in the paper form and not electronically because I love the tangible feeling. Having a book in my hand makes me feel like I am in the 19th century, a century I love. Plus I need to learn how break one bad habit with books...I must learn NOT to read the ending while reading the book....it is such a bad habit I have :(

Here is the stack of books right now sitting next to my lounge chair in my room:

1) The Agency: The Body in the Tower by Y.S. Lee      (YA historical fiction & mystery & series) I am a bit of a history junkie and reading historical fictions are my favorite because I learn something about the past as well. My most favorite is historical romance!!! (:

2) Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell   (memoir)  I wanted to read this novel right after I watched the movie. Memoirs are such amazing books because they are very interesting about someone like us with something interesting happening.

3) Illuminated by Erica Orloff  (fiction & YA romance)  My sister actually borrowed this book under my card, but didn't read it. I did read a bit of it and so far it didn't have any reference to Romeo & Juliet like they said at the back, but maybe it will occur later, which means I have to read some more (:

4) Eragon by Christopher Paolini (YA fantasy fiction & series)  I also wanted to read this after watching Eragon. I have been wanting to get in the habit of reading the novel first before watching the movie, but that never happened yet.

5) The Chemical Garden Trilogy: Fever by Lauren Destefano  (YA fantasy fiction/ romance/dystopia & series) I have read the first book in the series, Wither, and I loved the book so much and I was so excited when the 2nd book came out, but with all the books I have, I haven't gotten a chance to read it yet.

6) The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder  (YA romance fiction)   I saw the ad for this book on the dEliA's website and reading the inside flap it sounded very interesting. However so far reading it, I had a slow time reading it because usually if a novel is good, I would read it in an hour to a day worth, but this novel has taken me so far a week and I don't think I am even half way done. I hope it gets better since I am at the part where Campbell is at Maine.

7) The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell   (YA romance fiction & chick lit)    I am definitely gonna try that habit I wanted to get into with reading the novel before the movie, well in this case tv series. I actually did this with The Vampire Diaries and The Secret Circle series. I started this novel before but never finish, but maybe I will be able to finish this time(:

8) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  (fiction & english classic & romance)   Yes this novel is for school, which I am being an overachiever and read all the novel before actually reading it in school. I loved the movie w. Keira Knightley so so so so much that I bought myself the novel in a Penguin classic, oldie looking style and am excited to sit outside with this novel and read it. Hopefully I can get it done before school starts(:

Well that is a hefty list of books I have, such a book hoarder, hopefully I will be able to finish all of this before school starts. I will check back in next week with my progress, reviews and hopefully a finish to the list.

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