Fida Islaih's Blog, page 41
October 1, 2014
What's up Wednesday
Hello!
What I'm Reading
If you saw yesterday's post I mentioned difficult reads. One of them being WINTERGIRLS. I never finished it but after that I got the strength to read books with self and outside harm.
Recently I finished reading
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The writing was really good. The sisters, parents and close friends she created were really great, too. I highlighted a lot of quotes. Yet the plot itself was disturbing.
View all my reviews
I'm almost done with THE PROPHET by Khalil Gibran.
What I'm Writing
I am participating in OctPoWriMo. I am starting to get an idea and plan for NaNoWriMo.
What Else I'm Up To
Other than that, check out the cool update.
Love and thank you,
Fida
#Poetteers
What I'm Reading
If you saw yesterday's post I mentioned difficult reads. One of them being WINTERGIRLS. I never finished it but after that I got the strength to read books with self and outside harm.
Recently I finished reading
Dreamland by Sarah DessenMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
The writing was really good. The sisters, parents and close friends she created were really great, too. I highlighted a lot of quotes. Yet the plot itself was disturbing.
View all my reviews
I'm almost done with THE PROPHET by Khalil Gibran.
What I'm Writing
I am participating in OctPoWriMo. I am starting to get an idea and plan for NaNoWriMo.
What Else I'm Up To
Other than that, check out the cool update.
Love and thank you,
Fida
#Poetteers
September 30, 2014
Top Ten Tues #3: Difficult Reads
Hello!
I published this before seeing other posts but after I did I'm updating this post. I'm splitting this into two parts.
BOOKS I DIDN'T START OR FINISH
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - Its hard for me to read about eat disorders and such. But recently I read other books with similar topics, so hopefully one day I will try again.
Beloved by Toni Morrison - it's a classic and I hope to try again.
Persuasion by Jane Austen - again, a classic and I hope to try again.
Stolen by Lucy Christopher - I DNFed it but with everyone giving praise I want to try again. I think I just got bored of the dessert scenes.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - I have it. Lots of people said it's really good but also really sad so I've been avoiding it.
BOOKS I READ
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - it just wasn't my kind of read.
Of Mice and Men - an okay and sad read.
Brave New World - my first dystopian read and I didn't like it.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman - my second dystopian read and I enjoyed it.
Psst... I don't have a number 10. But I see lots of people put historical fiction. I could have, too, but it's my number one favorite genre.
Thank you,
Fida
#Poetteers
I published this before seeing other posts but after I did I'm updating this post. I'm splitting this into two parts.
BOOKS I DIDN'T START OR FINISH
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - Its hard for me to read about eat disorders and such. But recently I read other books with similar topics, so hopefully one day I will try again.
Beloved by Toni Morrison - it's a classic and I hope to try again.
Persuasion by Jane Austen - again, a classic and I hope to try again.
Stolen by Lucy Christopher - I DNFed it but with everyone giving praise I want to try again. I think I just got bored of the dessert scenes.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - I have it. Lots of people said it's really good but also really sad so I've been avoiding it.
BOOKS I READ
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - it just wasn't my kind of read.
Of Mice and Men - an okay and sad read.
Brave New World - my first dystopian read and I didn't like it.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman - my second dystopian read and I enjoyed it.
Psst... I don't have a number 10. But I see lots of people put historical fiction. I could have, too, but it's my number one favorite genre.
Thank you,
Fida
#Poetteers
September 28, 2014
A Really Cool Update
Hi all!!
I can't believe I missed this! But... on the 19th was my 1st anniversary of being a self published poet. That day I hit publish for my first book, A TO Z POETRY!
Since then I published a second edition (in March). Enjoy!
Add to Goodreads!
If you haven't already, you should go get you some!! Do you know the reference?
I'll reveal the answer tomorrow.
Love, Fida
#Poetteers
I can't believe I missed this! But... on the 19th was my 1st anniversary of being a self published poet. That day I hit publish for my first book, A TO Z POETRY!
Since then I published a second edition (in March). Enjoy!
Add to Goodreads!
If you haven't already, you should go get you some!! Do you know the reference?
I'll reveal the answer tomorrow.
Love, Fida
#Poetteers
September 26, 2014
Friday Thoughts
Hello readers,
There is a the cool thing about poetry. Everyone interprets it differently. There is no right or wrong answer. It's interesting to see and why they think one way. You may think it another way but understand that other person, too.
Besides my own poetry, you should check out the four poems I just read:
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
Truth by Emily Dickinson
Fire and Ice by Robert Frost
This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams
I hope you let me know what you think and I'll share my thoughts.
Love and thank you,
Fida
There is a the cool thing about poetry. Everyone interprets it differently. There is no right or wrong answer. It's interesting to see and why they think one way. You may think it another way but understand that other person, too.
Besides my own poetry, you should check out the four poems I just read:
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
Truth by Emily Dickinson
Fire and Ice by Robert Frost
This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams
I hope you let me know what you think and I'll share my thoughts.
Love and thank you,
Fida
September 24, 2014
What's up Wednesday
Hello readers,
What I'm Reading
I just read
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was a fun read. An intense read. It reminded me a bit of Pretty Little Liars. I never read a book like this: where the popular girl is part of the main character role. Where revenge is the main plot. This story is told in three point of views. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I'm in the midst of reading DREAMLAND by Sarah Dessen and THE PROPHET by Khalil Gibran.
What I'm Writing
Still no major writing.
What Else I've Been Up To
Our mosque had their annual friendship feast. I got to hand out my poetry book promo cards and even signed one!
Love and thank you,
Fida
What I'm Reading
I just read
Burn for Burn by Jenny HanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was a fun read. An intense read. It reminded me a bit of Pretty Little Liars. I never read a book like this: where the popular girl is part of the main character role. Where revenge is the main plot. This story is told in three point of views. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I'm in the midst of reading DREAMLAND by Sarah Dessen and THE PROPHET by Khalil Gibran.
What I'm Writing
Still no major writing.
What Else I've Been Up To
Our mosque had their annual friendship feast. I got to hand out my poetry book promo cards and even signed one!
Love and thank you,
Fida
September 23, 2014
Top Ten Tues #2: Fall TBR List
Hello readers,
I'm not a person who buys a lot of books and keeps a large and many bookshelves. But recently I have collected a few books I haven't gotten around to.
1. Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist by Cohn and Levithan
2. Oliver Twist by Dickens
3. The Kite Runner by Hosseini
4. Inside Out & Back Again by Lai
5. Beloved by Morrison
6. Lone Wolf by Picoult
7. Dreamland by Dessen
8. The Luxe by Godbersen
9. Henry IV by Shakespeare
10. Wonder by Palacio
Love and thank you,
Fida
I'm not a person who buys a lot of books and keeps a large and many bookshelves. But recently I have collected a few books I haven't gotten around to.
1. Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist by Cohn and Levithan
2. Oliver Twist by Dickens
3. The Kite Runner by Hosseini
4. Inside Out & Back Again by Lai
5. Beloved by Morrison
6. Lone Wolf by Picoult
7. Dreamland by Dessen
8. The Luxe by Godbersen
9. Henry IV by Shakespeare
10. Wonder by Palacio
Love and thank you,
Fida
September 17, 2014
What's up Wednesday
Hello readers,
What I'm Reading
I finally read my first Sarah Dessen book.
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love the friendship the four girls have. All their little things together. I love the descriptions of being a writer. At first I didn't like dexter, then was iffy about him, but now I like their friendship. I love her mother. I'm sad about her marriage but glad she's okay. And finally I love the full circle the song came in.
Along with that, I just finished my second Ellen Hopkins book. The first being BURNED.
Rumble by Ellen Hopkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the beginning I was on edge with Matt and Hayden. The one with faith or the one without faith. I love that there wasn't too much or too little, just the right amount of talk about faith.
I kept going between which of them to like. And there also was his dad, which I didn't like. Also, there was Gus. I thought he was a minor but if you've read other Ellen Hopkins books you would know he is important. He's a wild card.
But then we meet his uncle, Quin and Alexa. And his mom gets better. I love the simplicity of how he learns about prayer. How he slowly opens up with each accident. The end was both saddening and filled with content. I was in shock and awe of it.
What Else I've Been Up To:
I haven't started noveling yet, like I said last week I'm on a hiatus until October. I have been writing poetry and studying.
What Works For Me:
I may not be noveling right now but I do journal. Whether I had a busy day or not I squeeze in some time before bed and again right when I wake up.
As for poetry, I don't write everyday but when I do I right a lot and cannot be interrupted. I'll spend a half an hour outside if I have to.
Love and thank you,
Fida
What I'm Reading
I finally read my first Sarah Dessen book.
This Lullaby by Sarah DessenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love the friendship the four girls have. All their little things together. I love the descriptions of being a writer. At first I didn't like dexter, then was iffy about him, but now I like their friendship. I love her mother. I'm sad about her marriage but glad she's okay. And finally I love the full circle the song came in.
Along with that, I just finished my second Ellen Hopkins book. The first being BURNED.
Rumble by Ellen HopkinsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the beginning I was on edge with Matt and Hayden. The one with faith or the one without faith. I love that there wasn't too much or too little, just the right amount of talk about faith.
I kept going between which of them to like. And there also was his dad, which I didn't like. Also, there was Gus. I thought he was a minor but if you've read other Ellen Hopkins books you would know he is important. He's a wild card.
But then we meet his uncle, Quin and Alexa. And his mom gets better. I love the simplicity of how he learns about prayer. How he slowly opens up with each accident. The end was both saddening and filled with content. I was in shock and awe of it.
What Else I've Been Up To:
I haven't started noveling yet, like I said last week I'm on a hiatus until October. I have been writing poetry and studying.
What Works For Me:
I may not be noveling right now but I do journal. Whether I had a busy day or not I squeeze in some time before bed and again right when I wake up.
As for poetry, I don't write everyday but when I do I right a lot and cannot be interrupted. I'll spend a half an hour outside if I have to.
Love and thank you,
Fida
September 16, 2014
Top Ten Tuesday #1
Hello readers,
I decided to join the train after watching it go by for so long. This week's topic is "Top Authors We've Only Read One Book From But NEED to Read More"
1. BURNED and RUMBLE by Ellen Hopkins
2. THIS LULLABY by Sarah Dessen
3. MAGIC HOUR by Kirsten Hannah
4. MY SISTER'S KEEPER by Jodi Picoult
5. TFiOS and PAPER TOWNS by John Green
6. IF I STAY by Gayle Forman
7. CODE NAME VERITY by Elizabeth Wein
8. SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson
9. DOES MY HEAD LOOK BIG IN THIS and TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT ME by Randa Abdel-Fattah
10. SNIP, SNIP, REVENGE by Medeia Sharif
Thank you and love,
Fida
I decided to join the train after watching it go by for so long. This week's topic is "Top Authors We've Only Read One Book From But NEED to Read More"
1. BURNED and RUMBLE by Ellen Hopkins
2. THIS LULLABY by Sarah Dessen
3. MAGIC HOUR by Kirsten Hannah
4. MY SISTER'S KEEPER by Jodi Picoult
5. TFiOS and PAPER TOWNS by John Green
6. IF I STAY by Gayle Forman
7. CODE NAME VERITY by Elizabeth Wein
8. SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson
9. DOES MY HEAD LOOK BIG IN THIS and TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT ME by Randa Abdel-Fattah
10. SNIP, SNIP, REVENGE by Medeia Sharif
Thank you and love,
Fida
September 15, 2014
Monday Blessings
Hello readers,
I gave myself another on the bookstore date this weekend.
It's been a month since HUGS & KISSES has been published!
I'm featured on Muslimah Montage!
This past week has been starting to feel like Autumn. I've already had two pumpkin spice frappes. I gotta confess I like it better than the latte.
Because it's finally Autumn I got some new sweaters.
And finally, I got a new iPhone case. I heard about the watch they are coming out with, it sounds cool.
Oh and I can't forget! Take care of every heartevery human heartincluding yoursbe blessed to be stressed.
Thank you and love,
Fida
I gave myself another on the bookstore date this weekend.
It's been a month since HUGS & KISSES has been published!
I'm featured on Muslimah Montage!
This past week has been starting to feel like Autumn. I've already had two pumpkin spice frappes. I gotta confess I like it better than the latte.
Because it's finally Autumn I got some new sweaters.
And finally, I got a new iPhone case. I heard about the watch they are coming out with, it sounds cool.
Oh and I can't forget! Take care of every heartevery human heartincluding yoursbe blessed to be stressed.
Thank you and love,
Fida
September 12, 2014
Friday Reads
Hello readers,
I have been reading a lot for my Lit class and if you have been on my tumblr page you would have seen me asking about. For those who haven't, I have read THE MONKEY'S PAW and THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. I also read THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER.
The monkey's paw reminds me of the genie and the three wishes. With that only good comes, but with the monkey's paw it's realistic. Not just you want this, you get this. It's you want this, this happens for you to get it. If that makes sense.
The rocking horse winner started out unrealistic, but I'm glad it shows how at any age you can help your family. It's sad what happened at the end.
Last but not least, my favorite is the gift of the magi. I love seeing how much love they have for each other.
Thank you,
Fida
I have been reading a lot for my Lit class and if you have been on my tumblr page you would have seen me asking about. For those who haven't, I have read THE MONKEY'S PAW and THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. I also read THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER.
The monkey's paw reminds me of the genie and the three wishes. With that only good comes, but with the monkey's paw it's realistic. Not just you want this, you get this. It's you want this, this happens for you to get it. If that makes sense.
The rocking horse winner started out unrealistic, but I'm glad it shows how at any age you can help your family. It's sad what happened at the end.
Last but not least, my favorite is the gift of the magi. I love seeing how much love they have for each other.
Thank you,
Fida
