Xepherus Reads

     Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,     I want to begin this review by saying that I am a great admirer of Carrie Fisher (and not in the merry band of stalkers way...I just want to clarify this). I have seen her struggle for many years in the media with various issues, including drug addiction and alcoholism. She has never hidden who she was, or who she had become due to her addictions. And recently with Star Wars the Force Awakens thrusting her back into the limelight, she has continued to remain as real as possible. As we all cope with the fact that this daring woman is no longer with us, we have her words (and voice on her audiobooks) to continue her message of hope, determination, and strength .   I decided to learn more about Carrie and her world by reading her memoirs. The first book I was recommended was Wishful Drinking. I was told that it was a humorous and unapologetic journey through Carrie's life. ...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons ! In memory of an amazing woman who always spoke her mind. We will miss you, General   When I decided to read Wishful Drinking this past May, I did so due to my admiration for Carrie Fisher's honest approach to relating her life's story . She is never shy to admit her mistakes, and even makes light of them with her hilar ious writing . Her one -w oman sh ow by the same name ran for several years to packed audiences, and became one of HBO's most watched specials up until that time. After reading Wishful Drinking I felt the need to continue reading more of Carrie 's memoirs. As we all deal with the fact that this amazing woman is no longer with us, we have her words (and voice on her audiobooks) to continue her message of hope, determination, and strength .     Shoc kaholic is a nother entry into the life of a bold, honest , and br ave woman. Written by Carrie Fisher and published by Simon and S chuster, S...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons !   Top 5 Wednesday is a Goodreads Book Club that meets weekly to answer questions presented.  Our moderators are YouTubers, Lainey (GingerReadsLainey) and Samantha (ThoughtsOnTomes). I enjoy how every week this group brings the book community together. Great fun!   This week's question asks: What are your Top 5 Fictional Char acters that you would invite to a New Year's Eve Party? Ellen Ripley from Alien: Into the Shadows- Inviting Ripley to your party would be a wise move. She would b e a wesome sec urity. Rubeus Hagrid from Harry Potter- Lovable Hagrid would be fun to have around for New Year's. Just have enough food.  Lucky Santagelo from the Chances Series- Keep an eye on your man with Lucky around. She may be happily married, but some men do not care about that fact. Besides, Lucky would be a blast to have ring in the new year!  Tony Stark from Iron Man- Self-absorbed , yes. R ich, definite...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons !   Tuesday Talks is an wonderful group on Goodreads that is a weekly discussion forum created by BookTubers Janie Johnson and her pal, Janelle. It is a fun and active group to be a part of.    This week's question is:  What are the last books that you are reading for this year?   I have a few books on m y TBR list t hat I would love to get to that will round out my 2016. The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher- This memoir contains journal entries from when Fisher was starring as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. I cannot wait to r ead this. Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson- This is the second book in the Go ld seer Trilogy. It continues t he journey of Leah Westfall from Walk on Earth a Stranger. This historical fiction series was a great read with book one. Book two can only get better. Take down Twenty by Janet Evanovich- I love t he Stephanie Plum novels, and I want to read ...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons !   What happens in a reading year? There are infinite possibilities, and we never know what will transpire for us. This year I vowed to read fifty books, and I achieved that goal before the end of December. It was a path that had setbacks, reading slumps, and insane moments of adulting. But all in all it was a fun reading year. Here are some of my reading year highlights.... Number of Books Read: 50 Number of P ages R ead :   12, 047   Shortest Book Read: 9 Pages- Fashion on a Budget by April Salee Longest Book Read:   1232 Pages- He -Man and the Masters of the Universe Mini Comics Collection The Most Popular Book I Read: Harry Potter and t he Sorcerer's Stone with over 4 Million re views on Goodreads My Favorite Book of the Year:   Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson My Least Favorite Book: Dimiter by William Peter Blatty The Book I Laughed the Most Through :   Notorious Nineteen by Janet ...