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Soul Surfer Starring: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood Synopsis: A champion surfer loses her left arm in a terrifying shark attack, but summons the determination to make an incredible comeback in this inspirational sports drama based on an incredible true story. A lifelong surfer who always felt at home in the sea, Bethany Hamilton honed her surfing skills in Kauai, and went on to compete in numerous surfing competitions. Then, one fateful Halloween morning, the wave-riding teen was taking part in a national surf competition when a 14-foot-long tiger shark emerged from the depths and changed her life in the blink of an eye. By the time Bethany reached shore, her left arm was almost completely gone. But just when it started to look like she would never ride a surfboard again, young Bethany used her faith and determination to reclaim the title of champion while being cheered on by her supportive parents, and Sara, the kind-hearted leader of a local youth ...

Title: Slayed Author: Amanda Marrone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: October 5, 2010 Synopsis: The Van Helsing family has been hunting vampires for over one hundred years, but sixteen-year-old Daphne wishes her parents would take up an occupation that doesn’t involve decapitating vamps for cash. All Daphne wants is to settle down in one place, attend an actual school, and finally find a BFF to go to the mall with. Instead, Daphne has resigned herself to a life of fast food, cheap motels and buying garlic in bulk. But when the Van Helsings are called to a coastal town in Maine, Daphne’s world is turned upside down. Not only do the Van Helsings find themselves hunting a terrifying new kind of vampire (one without fangs but with a taste for kindergarten cuisine), Daphne meets her first potential BF! The hitch? Her new crush is none other than Tyler Harker, AKA, the son of the rival slayer family. What's a teen vampire slayer to do? Verdict: This was a fun and f...

Title: First Grave on the Right Author: Darynda Jones Series: Charley Davidson, #1 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: February 1, 2011 Synopsis : A smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That’s right, she sees dead people. And it’s her job to convince them to go into the light. But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely. Verdict: This book was ahhhh-mazing!!! I loved Charley Davidson's spunky attitude and sarcasm. There were certain things she said that had me laughing out loud and earning a few strange looks from the o...

Title: Virals Author: Kathy Reichs Series: Virals, #1 Publisher: Razorbill Publication Date: November 2, 2010 Synopsis : Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing on a nearby island, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever. As the friends discover their heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes, they must combine their scientific curiosity with their newfound physical gifts to solve a cold-case murder that has suddenly become very hot if they can stay alive long enough to catch the killer's scent. Fortunately, they are now more than friends they're a pack. They are Virals. Verdict : I loved this book!!! It was so fast-paced and full of awesome that I whipped th...

Hanna Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett Synopsis: A teenage assassin raised in remote Finland is dispatched on a dangerous mission by her father, an ex-CIA operative, in this innovative action thriller from director Joe Wright. Hanna (Ronan) may look like your typical teenage girl, but she's a trained killer who has spent her entire life preparing for one mission. Schooled in the arts of survival and killing by her mysterious father (Bana), Hanna finally reaches the age when she must put her skills to the test, and sets out across Europe on a collision course with a cunning intelligence operative (Blanchett) who has been awaiting her arrival for years. Later, as agents close in from all sides and Hanna finally gets her target in the crosshairs, the trained assassin uncovers some secrets from the past that stir the conscience she never knew she had, and cause her to question everything she has ever known. Verdict: This movie was awesome!!! Hanna is a kick bu...

I have decided to give you a list of all the books that I am planning to read throughout this month.... and maybe the next. lol So, I went out and bought lots of books!!! And these will be at the top of my to-read list right now and will be marked by a (**): **Virals (Virals, #1) by Kathy Reichs **The New Kid (The New Kid, #1) by Temple Mathews First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones **Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2) by Rachel Hawkins **Red Is for Remembrance (Blue Is For Nightmares, #4) by Laurie Faria Stolarz Slayed by Amanda Marrone Inside Out (Inside Out, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) by Kirsten White Dead Beautiful (Dead Beautiful, #1) by Yvonne Woon Gone (Gone, #1) by Michael Grant Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate The Accidental Werewolf (Accidental Friends, #1) by Dakota Cassidy Just Note: These are not in the order that I plan to read them!!! :)) And I will probably be adding more later. I would also love to be given any recomme...

http://theawesomemagicattic.blogspot.com/ If you go to this blog, you will find an awesome giveaway taking place right now!!! If you win, you will get the ebooks for Haven by Kristi Cook, Wither by Lauren DeStefano, Nevermore by Kelly Creagh, and Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare!!! So, Good Luck!!! In other News: I just finished Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter yesterday. And it was Ahhhh-Mazing!!! You should definitely buy it, read it, and then fall in love with it, so I can have someone to suffer with, while I wait for the sequel to come out!!! lol BTW- This book has a beautiful cover!!! That's All Folks, -KWB

Title: Educating Caroline Author: Patricia Cabot Publisher: Pocket Publication Date: October 30, 2001 Synopsis: Lady Caroline Linford is horrified to discover... her fiancé, the Marquis of Winchilsea, in the arms of another woman. Unfortunately, Victorian society considers such masculine peccadilloes a trifle; canceling their imminent wedding would be unthinkable. But Caroline's wish is for the man she is to marry to desire only her... and she seeks lessons in the art of romance from the best teacher: London's most notorious rake. Braden Granville may be a famous lover... but he has no intention of taking part in Caroline's scheme — until he learns she has something he wants: the name of his own unfaithful fiancée's lover. As their passionate tutelage begins, sparks fly — and the lines between teacher and student fall away. Now there is just one last lesson to learn: on the subject of true love, the heart chooses its own unpredictable ways. Verdict: I thought this...

I have recently (and when I say recently I really mean these past few months) read a lot of new books and watched a lot of new movies and I will now tell you what I thought about them. But I'm going to split the blogs into two, one for Movies and one for Books. This will be my Movie Review Blog for April 6, 2011!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ First of all, I will go ahead and get this out of the way. I rented Black Swan and was so excited to see it, because I have heard some really great reviews!!! But I was super disappointed. This movie was........ Weird and slightly disturbing. That is the only way to describe it. The only really AWESOME part was the final dance where she actually grew some black wings and became the black swan. I'm not gonna lie, that part was really cool. But the rest of it, not so much. Of course, don’t just take what I have said here and decide not to watch it; you need to make your own assumptions. I’m jus...