Rookie Yearbook Four - edited by Tavi Gevinson
Penguin Random House
2015
My immediate thought when I finally held the book in my hands was "wow, it's much bigger/heavier than expected". Well, naturally. The book has 352 pages no less, jam packed with words, advice, art and colours. I am absolutely delighted to present my favourite pages. RookieMag.com has been a place of solace, education, entertainment and happiness all in one. Despite being just past the age demographic at age 20, I still will be going back to read it as much as I can. You're never too young to learn. I'm going to post pictures of my favourite pages.
A Drink with Shane MacGowan
by Victoria Clarke and Shane MacGowan
Pan Books
(2001)
Musical, Violent, Controversial, Brilliant
Paper Towns - John Green
Penguin USA
(2009)
“What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person.”
(SPOILERS MAY BE PRESENT)
I went to see the Paper Towns as a film yesterday and I thought since I'd only read the book just before watching the film, I'd review both. I am not an avid reader of John Green books by any means. I've read maybe three books written by him.
Cash: The Autobiography- Johnny Cash
Harper Collins
(1997)
During the past while, I've been doing quite a bit of travelling and during that time I've been devouring this book on my tablet. Just finishing it on my flight left me heart broken.
The only autobiography to match this one in style,which I've read, would have to be 'A Drink With Shane MacGowan'. This being because it follow the 'record yourself on tape and then have it written down' method, which keeps a good flow of coherent language, and keeps the reader perfectly grounded throughout. It's like having a conversation with the man in black himself.
War Horse - Michael Morpurgo
Egmont UK Limited.
(1982)
You may have noticed that so far all three books being reviewed on this blog are books that were released years ago. But I know for a fact there are many many books out there older than myself that are amazing, I just haven't read them yet. I grew up reading Michael Morpurgo's books. I don't think you should go a lifetime without reading at least one. I also think you can enjoy his books no matter what age you are. They are timeless. Without further delay I hope to give you a quick summary of the book and I hope you enjoy.
How to Be A Woman - Caitlin Moran
Ebury Press
(2011)
You know how people sometimes say that a book can come along at the right time in life? And how others speak of a book having the ability to change their lives? Well that is exactly what this book was to me. I first came across it at the age of 16 after it was recommended by a friend. This is the book that I need to keep with me at all times, as a safety blanket of sorts.
