viernes, 9 de septiembre de 2016

Next stop ➨ JP


As some of you may know, I'm moving to Japan in 10 days in order to study Japanese for one year. I'll be studying in the University of The Ryukyus (Okinawa) and I'm very excited for it! I have to say I'm scared now; there're only 10 days left and I still have many things to do before I leave. 

Of course I'll be updating y'all about my life in this blog, but for those who speak Spanish, I've made a travel journal blog where I'll be sharing lots of pictures and details. Here it is:


However, I'll be sharing my life there also here, with more personal details about my experiences since this is actually my personal blog.

So...shall I say, see you in Japan?

martes, 28 de junio de 2016

10 Book Series I haven't read yet but I really want to

In the last post I talked about the 15 books I haven't read yet, so now I'm going to talk about the 10 book series I'm dying to read.

10 book series I haven't read yet but I really want to

(already published - not in any particular order)






Since I first knew about this reality show lookalike series I've been wanting to read it; dystopia is not my favourite book genre but I really think I'd like these series.








2. Splintered
Some people would punch me if they knew I've had Splintered resting on my shelf for one year. When I first saw its synopsis it seemed charming and awesome to me (and it still does) but when I had it in my hands I realised it wasn't a book I was in the mood to read. And now you ask "But why did you get it if you weren't in the mood to read it, you dumb?" I think I found it so awesome I couldn't resist to buy it asap, and now I admit it has been resting on my shelf for too much time.




3. The Nightmare Affair
I don't know why, this series reminded me so much of the Ghost Girl series, so they caught my attention. I found out about them at the same time I did about Splintered, and I've been wanting to read the first book since then. I don't know anyone who read it so I haven't heard anything about it yet (except of Goodreads opinions, but I don't care much about them). 






4. The Paper Magician
I heard about these series before they came out in Spain (which happened 3 months ago aprox) and every time I see the first book in amazon or in a bookstore I'm TEMPTED to buy it and read it. The covers' designs are gorgeous and there's magic and magicians and awesome things. I've read many good opinions about it, so I'd like to pick them up once I'm finished with the Harry Potter series.





Yes.
You read it well.
I'm afraid to say that the number 5 is...

5. Harry Potter
I'm ashamed of this. I've been a bookworm my entire life (now more than ever) and I've never read any Harry Potter book. Shit happens; I've just haven't had the opportunity and haven't found the right moment to pick them up...until now. I'm planning to read them (or, at least, some of them) this summer and get into this magic fantastic world. 






6. Vampire Academy
Even though I've always been in love with vampires, I've never been into vampire themed books (plus, I've never read the Twilight series). Once, when I was at highschool, I picked up the first two books from the Midnight series by Claudia Gray because one of my best friends got them on her birthday and we read them together. I've seen the Vampire Academy movie and I liked it, so I think I would like the books as well.





7. The Lord of the Rings
Yes. Another shame. But I can explain it.
I'm planning to read the trilogy after finishing The Hobbit and all the Lost Tales of Middle Earth tomes. I'll read them for sure, not soon tho.








8. The Lunar Chronicles
A huge amount of people recommended me these series, and I want to read them, I promise. It's just that, as I've told many times to people who told me to read them, Cinder just doesn't catch my attention; I don't find it interesting. I may be wrong, I wish I am, but that's the reason I haven't read them yet.







9. Théâtre Illuminata
These series. I don't really know why I haven't picked up the first book yet. I was going to when I finished exams, but I decided to get Gena/Finn because I thought it would be lighter (I was sooooooooooo wrong, but this is not the right post to talk about it). Just look at the gorgeous covers and read its wonderful synopsis; you'll fall in love.






10. The Princess diaries
This is definitely
absolutely
completely
entirely
Aprilius Maximus' fault.
This is all I have to say about it.
If you've seen any of her videos you'll know what I mean.




Have you read any of these series? Which one do you prefer? Which one should I pick up first?

Thanks for reading!


◢ Book Review ◣ Nosotros después de las doce

Nosotros después de las doce
Laia Soler




Después de Heima, sólo podía esperar maravillas del nuevo libro de la fantástica Laia Soler. Para mí, una enamorada de Andorra, este libro ha supuesto un gozo desde la primera página hasta la última línea. Debido a la información que pude recibir en la presentación del libro en Barcelona, decidí que ésta era una lectura perfecta para leer a principios de verano, después de finalizar los exámenes y antes de empezar a trabajar.

No dudé en hincarle el diente en cuanto acabé Emma (Jane Austen) y, desde el primer capítulo, estuve volando página tras página y, sin darme cuenta, inicié unas vacaciones en Valira. 
La autora logró, sin duda, darle brillo a la simplicidad y al encanto de un pueblo de montaña, así como a sus propias leyendas y tradiciones en las cuales habría deseado formar parte. Además, la magia en este libro está presentada de la forma más especial y única posible, pues reside en el carrusel del pueblo; seamos sinceros, ¿quién no caería rendido ante la belleza y la sensibilidad de un carrusel del siglo XX?

Por último, ¿qué puedo decir de los personajes? Erin, Teo y el abuelo Dubois consiguieron hacerse su propio hueco en mi corazón, y eso es así; aunque, a pesar de todo, debo admitir que Aurora me pareció una magnífica protagonista que presentó una evolución notable a lo largo de la trama. 
En todos los aspectos, me pareció que ha sido un libro del tipo que hace que el lector se sienta bien y se relaje. Doy las gracias por haber tenido la oportunidad de disfrutar de una breve aunque inolvidable estancia en este mágico pueblo al que los feéricos llamaron Valira.


En este libro encontraréis:
- Magia, de la más especial
- Unos hermanos adorables
- Un abuelo demasiado bueno para este mundo
- VINTAGE (sólo hace falta decir que si Aurora tiene un tesoro material, éste es una cámara lomo)
- Una historia de verano
- Un pueblo de montaña en el que querréis vivir por su encanto y sus preciosas costumbres
- Un carrusel cuyo corcel dorado le da este toque único

domingo, 29 de mayo de 2016

15 Books I haven't read yet but I really want to

Hi there!
It's been a long time I didn't write any post here, but I'm about to finish my exams (only 2 weeks more) and I already have lots of interesting posts to write! Here you have some of them:

- Barcelona Comic Con 2016 [Cosplay]
- Around the world 2016 - Book challenge [Books]
- I make bookmarks! [Books]
- One possible summer tbr pile [Books]
- First half of the year book haul [Books]
- Barcelona Comic Con 2016 - Soleil VLOG [Cosplay]
- 10 book series I haven't read yet but I really want to [Books]

15 books I haven't read yet but I really want to

(already published - not in any particular order)





1. We are the ants 
I saw very good opinions of this book on tumblr and I fell in love with its gorgeous cover. Plus, I absolutely love apocalyptic movies/books, and I know I'm going to adore this book. Some days ago, it had a 50~% discount on amazon, and now I regret not to have get it when it was a bargain -i find the paperback quite expensive. Maybe I'll get it this summer or in September, before I leave to Japan.





2. Fangirl
I've wanted to read this book since last year and I can't believe I haven't done it yet. I don't expect it to be one of my favourite reads at all, but I think it will be a very entertaining book for sure! I'm just waiting for amazon/bd to apply a good discount on it so I don't have to spend much money. This is the only Rainbow Rowell book I'm interested in and I'd like to read it soon. I think it would be a very good summer read.





3. Four
I finished Allegiant last month and I loved it so much! In general, I could say I've liked the Divergent trilogy very much, so I'd like to give Four a try! I barely know anything about it, so it will be a total surprise for me. It's possible I get it this summer. I never thought I would like this trilogy that much, to be honest.






4. The Unexpected Everything
This one is the newest book of the list, but I've wanted to read it since Morgan Matson announced its release. I don't think I will read it this summer because I already have lots of other books to read and I'd like to pick it up during my exchange, so I'm going to buy it on September.







5. Since You've Been Gone
Aaaand another Morgan Matson book. This one was the first book of her I aded in my tbr, but for some reasons I ended up reading Amy & Roger's Epic Detour first -and I don't regret it. At first, I wanted to read it with my bff, but I think I'll pick it up whenever I'm in the mood to read it. The synopsis reminded me so much of my old favourite book Before I die -even though I think this one will be less tragic.





6. My life next door
Most of Huntley Fitzpatrick novels seem to be very interesting, but this one caught my attention one year ago, although I haven't bought it yet. It was released in Spain some months ago, but the Spanish paperback edition is ridiculously expensive, so I'll buy the cute US edition someday.







7. The Tricking of Freya
Due to what this books involves -Iceland, traveling, ICELAND- I already know this will be one of my very favourite books. Iplanned to buy it last Christmas,but for some reason it didn't happen. I don't know anyone who have read it, but I've seen very good opinons on goodreads. All the books with trip stories deserve all the love.






8. Wink Poppy Midnight
Melanie from One Less Lonely Blog recommended this book to me, so I'm going to trust her since she was the one who helped me to decide whether to read ILLUMINAE or not -and now it's my very fav book lmao. Furthermore, the synopsis really caught my attention, it seems to be a very special book and its cover is so gorgeous. I'm going to read it very soon, I promise.






9. Made You Up
This is another book that's been in my tbr for a long time. I believe this is a different book, a very special book. This one caught my attention because I'd like to read about some character who has to deal with schizophrenia, and I've seen this book is very good written and the story is very interesting. I've not read it yet because, even though it looks very interesting, it's not a subject I'm always in the mood to read about.





10. Thanks for the Trouble
This one will be probably the first book of the list I'll read, since it's already on my bookshelf. When Tommy Wallach announced the release of this book, I already knew I would like it; it has a very interesting plot, I love the way the author writes and look at this gorgeous cover! Both the cover and the plot reminds me of Wes Anderson movies, who happens to be my favourite director, so I don't expect anything disappointing from this book. Furthermore, people who loved We all looked up also loved this one, so I can't wait to spend an entire weekend reading it!



11. 13 Little Blue Envelopes
You guys need to know I love traveling books and this one looks very enjoyable. It was released in Spain recently, but it's ridiculously expensive (again), so I'll buy the US edition anyways. Although I'm very excited to read this book, I'm not planning to read it soon.







12. Pride and Prejudice
I'm currently reading Emma and I think I could love this book. I think it's a book I would totally read and I haven't seen the movie, so every plot twist will be a surprise for me. Plus, this one is one of my bff's (Eva) favourite book,
I don't think I have to tell any reason to read it, I just have to pick it up.







13. Don't stop now
I think this book was the first one I added in my goodreads tbr. I remember why I added it: road trip. As far as I know, the main character starts a road trip with her bff in order to find her friend, who has faked her own kidnapping. This plot can make a great book, so that's why I want to read it. I don't remember why I haven't bought/read it yet, but I'd like to get it asap.






14. All the bright places
I've been wanting to read this book since it came out, but time passed and I lost the hype. I thought it would be like any other YA, so I didn't keep interested in it but I've seen lots of good opinions lately and it is still hyped by lots of people. I just think I should read it and see how good it is by myself.








15. Jane Eyre
I could say I got interested in Jane Eyre's plot by myself, but I would be lying; this is all April's (from the Aprilius Maximus YT channel) fault. As some of you may know, April is my favourite booktuber ever and I watch all of her videos; lately, she's mentioned how good this book is in every video and I have to admit she really knows how to convince people to read a book. The plot looks very interesting, but since it's a very thick book, I'll pick it up once I'm in the mood to read it.





Leave a comment if you've read any of these, please! Which one should I read after Thanks for the Trouble? Do you want to read any of these as well?

It's nice to be back! ~

viernes, 22 de abril de 2016

"Nosotros después de las doce" en Barcelona - Recordando a Heima

 

Quería escribir esta entrada mañana, con tiempo y tranquilidad, pero la euforia se ha adueñado de mí y he caído en la tentación antes de lo esperado.
Hace unos días anunciaron que Laia Soler presentaría su nuevo libro, Nosotros después de las doce, en Barcelona. Todo el mundo que me conoce bien sabe que desde que leí Heima es hogar en islandés ya no he vuelto a ser la misma, pues éste tuvo un gran impacto en mí. Habrá quien piense que soy una exagerada, una pelota tal vez.
Hasta que la editorial anunció la presentación, tenía 100% claro que me compraría este libro en Sant Jordi, así que hice un cambio de planes y decidí comprarlo en la misma ocasión; craso error. He llegado con una hora de margen y cuando he entrado al FNAC me he quedado helada al ver la cola que había para entrar en la sala. Y yo todavía sin mi libro. Lo sé, soy una n00b de las presentaciones de libros; al fin y al cabo, ésta era la primera a la que asistía (nunca había sentido tal aprecio por un autor español y creo, sinceramente, que Sir J.R.R. Tolkien no saldría de su tumba para invitarme a un piscolabis y discutir la Batalla de las Lágrimas Innumerables conmigo).
Finalmente, he conseguido llevarme el último ejemplar disponible y he ido, prácticamente corriendo, a la sala de presentación. Ya habían abierto las puertas y, como era previsible, no quedaban asientos libres.


Había mucha gente y el ambiente ha llegado a ser un pelín agobiante, pero ha sido genial. Me ha hecho mucha ilusión poder ver a la autora en persona y me ha hecho arder en deseos de empezar ya el viaje a Valira. Por supuesto, he traído a Heima para que me lo firmara también, y le he comentado un poco mi experiencia con él. Se podría decir que, ahora mismo, mi vida se divide en un antes y un después desde que leí este libro; me interesé por los países nórdicos y sus lenguas, empecé a leer más sobre Islandia, descubrí música que nunca imaginé que acabaría escuchando apasionadamente (véase Lockerbie o Kaleo) y lo más importante para mí: me hizo ver una lejana, aunque potente, luz en mi futuro. Me explico: gracias a esta pasión, me puse en contacto con el traductor (del islandés al español) de la autora islandesa Yrsa Sigurðardóttir en busca de información sobre cómo y dónde podía aprender el idioma BIEN; muy amablemente, me informó sobre el programa de dos años de islandés como lengua B en la universidad de Reykjavík. Boom, una luz. En cuanto vi esto, tuve claro adonde llevaría mi vida después de la carrera.
¿Después de todo, cuál es el causante de todo este hilo de sucesos? Un libro. Un libro que me entretuvo, que me hizo sentir, que me hizo llorar y, sobre todo, que me hizo soñar. Un libro que, algún día, voy a enseñar al mundo cuando me pregunten por qué he decidido este camino para mí. Éste es mi lífsandi más preciado.
Takk.

jueves, 31 de marzo de 2016

Soleil themed Easter Week 2016

So yeah, I've spend this whole Easter Week in Fuko's house!
We planned to stay together during these holidays so we could start sewing our cosplays for the Barcelona's Comic Con (May) and our week turned out being really busy. I went to Manresa on Tuesday afternoon and we went to buy some fabrics to start our first cosplays. 
The last time I went to Fukoland to make cosplays together we left all of our essential sewing stuff in our students flat, so we just cut our patterns and stayed in front of them like

Unlike that past unfortunate day, we DID have our sewing stuff this week. Everything was fine. Except from the fact the tape measure was missing. Due to that dumb fail, we had to draw our patterns in the most creative ways, and that's how I ended up drawing my own body shape.


After 3 nights sewing from midnight to 5 a.m./6 a.m., we almost finished our first cosplays. Here you have some pics:

Fuko's progress
My progress

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On Saturday, we celebrated Fuko's birthday with Jud, Aya, Patis and Eva. Following Jud's advice, we did the 125Q Hogwarts house test. Patis and I were sorted into Slytherin, Aya was sorted into Hufflepuff and Eva was sorted into Gryffindor. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Once we had dinner, we went to the Soleil room and had some drinks and shots and, later, we started playing Slenderman Sanatorium. We actually recorded it so we could post it in some days.

apology letter begins

Dear girls, I swear I tested the screen-recording program before that night, and it worked. I don't know what we did wrong, but the video files only shows my main background while we shout nonsense things. I'm so sorry.

end of the apology letter




jueves, 24 de marzo de 2016

February Book Challenge

 

Hi there! Last month I decided to join a bookstagram challenge hosted by @celinereads and @seth.the.reader. I didn't take all the pics the challenge asked for, but I still had a great time doing it! 
These are the pictures I used:

Day 1 - February TBR

Day 2 - Pink books

Day 3 - Books you want to reread

Day 4 - Book boyfriend: Guðjón

Day 5 - Currently reading

Day 6 - Favourite romance (this is not a romance at all but whatever)

Day 7 - Over 600 pages (hope this counts)

Day 8 - A book that broke your heart

Day 10 - Favorite OTP (Beleg & Túrin)

Day 11 - Happy book(s)

Day 12 - Cute cover

Day 13 - Book & Flowers

Day 15 - Favourite author

Day 17 - Romantic cover

Day 18 - Book in fave color

Day 19 - Favourite Book Spines

Day 20 - Book & Bookmarks (I also use my fave postcards as bookmarks)

Day 21 - Favourite Book Quotes

Day 24 - Long Title

Day 25 - Creative title

Day 26 - Books under 200 pages

I really hope to join more bookstagram/booklr monthly challenges! Have you read any of these books?