iheartkidlit

This blog is dedicated to my love of books written for kids and young adults.

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As many of you already know, @theaspenreader and @schoolenthusiast have created a wonderful reading challenge for 2018 called A Year of #readingfromhome, the objective of which is to read books you already own in order to get your unmanageable physical TBR pile in control and to reduce the amount of money spent on books.   

So I’d just quickly like to thank @inhalingwords​ for making such a great summary. And now I’m gonna make a brief list of the books I’m going to be tackling: 

Winter by Ali Smith

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

The Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley

The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein

On Beauty by Zadie Smith

No Filter by Orlagh Collins 

Rubicon by Tom Holland

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor

The Sport of Kings by CE Morgan

The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan

Harry Potter: A History of Magic by The British Library

The Children’s Book by AS Byatt

Atonement by Ian McEwan

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Room by Emma Donoghue 

Perfume by Patrick Suskind

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini 

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien

Artemis by Andy Weir

Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie

I think I have more than enough to be getting on with and there is NO EXCUSE for me to buy books until I have made my way through ALL of these**

Good luck pals, can’t wait for another year of booklr!

**Holiday buys and gifts are going to be exceptions for me

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This is so accurate, does anyone else relate to this?

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If you’re on the verge of adulthood and you feel like you have no idea what ‘adulting’ is, you might want to check out some of these books. Here’s a list of some daunting “grown up” books that range from self help to finance:

Rich dad poor dad- I had to start with a personal finance book because lets face it, us millennials have no idea where to start with personal finances. This book was written quiet a while ago but its still relevant and  easy to read. I read this book when I was 15 and I still re-read it every year to freshen up. It does a great job of introducing you to the relationship you’ll want to have with your money

The life changing magic of tidying up- One of my all time favorites! (it pleases my inner Monica Geller) if you want to go into adulthood having a healthy relationship with the objects you buy, this is the one for you. Marie Kondo has a wealth of knowledge on efficient cleaning/ tidying methods that actually make a huge difference in helping you maintain a clear mind and a happy living space. 

The 48 laws of power- ‘nuff said. Learning how powerful people work doesn’t necessarily mean you have to employ these tactics, but it’s important to recognize them when they’re being used on you.

Girl Boss- This one is popular for a reason; if you wanna know to grow a business with little capital on the internet, this is your go to. A great read, regardless if you wanna go into business or not.

5 Love languages- Another popular one. This book will help you understand communication in relationships (not just romantic ones). You can never go wrong with learning how to effectively communicate your love to the people most important to you.

Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life- A book about female sexuality; A super insightful read regardless if you’re sexually active or not.

Freakonomics- Literally one of the most interesting books ever created. If you’re an econ geek like me or just wanna know the hidden economics of how the world works, this will be a good read for you. This is one of those books that you can never unread.

How to win friends and influence people- Similar to the 48 laws of power but with its own twist. This teaches you how to navigate the tricky world of making fiends or networking.

The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer- A sciency approach to health and wellness. A perfect read to get informed about your health.

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ- Emotional health is just as important physical health. You’re never too young to tend to your emotional well being and this book is just the place to start.

Ok, so that’s my round up of ‘grown up’ books. I hope you enjoyed and that this helped you to realize that books about life and self improvement are not just for adults. You can prepare for the life you want, you don’t have to wait for it.

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Some people don’t understand the promises they’re making when they make them.

John Green, The Fault in Our Stars (via wordsnquotes)

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"I'm lonely. So lonely it physically hurts" From The Art of Being Normal

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Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Samuel Johnson

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I don't have butterflies I feel like I'm about to vomit. I'm still capable of speech. I don't turn the color of a tomato. And yet I definitely feel something. I just haven't worked out with the thing is yet and it's driving me mad.

The art of being normal

[thegoodplce]

In which Layne lays down the truth of our generation while simultaneously dragging this Trump Supporter

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I died!

[awellroundedman]

I dislike the phrase ‘Internet friends,’ because it implies that people you know online aren’t really your friends, that somehow the friendship is less real or meaningful to you because it happens through Skype or text messages. The measure of a friendship is not its physicality but its significance. Good friendships, online or off, urge us toward empathy; they give us comfort and also pull us out of the prisons of our selves

John Green - (from the introduction of “This Star Won’t Go Out” by Esther Earl)

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That’s how horror movies start. We drop you off, walk into some stranger’s house, and 5 minutes later some psycho’s lobbing of my nuts with a machete while his schizophrenic wife makes Colin do push-ups on a bed of hot coals. You’re coming with us.

Hassan in An Abundance of Katherines

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Lay off about me going to school. Let me be happy...

An abundance of Katherines

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Well, I think you’re cool, and I want you to think I’m cool, and that’s all popular is.

Lindsey Lee Wells, An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (Chapter Seven)

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If it walks like a cool kid and talks like a cool kid and dresses like a cool kid and has the right mix of naughtyandnastyandnice like a cool kid, it becomes a cool kid.

An Abundance of Katherines

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How very odd, to believe God gave you life, and yet not think that life asks more of you than watching tv.

An abundance of Katherines

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What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (via journaling-junkie)

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I shall read them all!

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If only we could see the endless string of consequences that results from our smallest actions. But we can’t know better until knowing better is useless.

Looking for Alaska