All the Stephen King Books I Want To Read

Hey guys, this is Abi here,

And I'm currently in the middle of working through Under the Dome, by Stephen King. That book has kind of been the inspiration for this post really.

Over the last couple of years I've read maybe 1 Stephen King book a year. First IT, then Pet Sematary, and now Under the Dome.

Now, I've accumulated a list of Stephen King books that I would like to pick up, sometime in the future.

Here's the list.

1. The Institute

When I heard about this book, the first thing I thought was: it sounds like Stranger Things. I have yet to watch Stranger Things, so I might watch that after I read this. It also sounds kind of like the This Mortal Coil and the Dark Matter trilogies by Emily Suvada and Teri Terry. (They both have kids with powers, though they're not placed in a place quite like the kids are in this.) From the blurb, the gifted children are kept in a room exactly like their own, but without a window. It's a two minute process for the children to be moved, but once you're in, there's no coming out. From that premise, I've got chills. No author can put goose-bumps on my arms like Stephen King can and this sounds like an intriguing read.

2. Sleeping Beauties

I love the premise of this one. When women go to sleep, they're covered in a cocoon-like gauze. When the gauze is disturbed or violated, or the sleeper is awaken, the women becomes violent. Only women are affected, the men are left to the world, and their increasingly primal devises. They cannot go to where the women are, and they cannot come out. Except for one. Evie is seemingly immune to such a state. When she awakens, day after day, one question arises: Is Evie someone to be studied, so there can be an end to this turmoil, or is she to be slain? Sleeping Beauties sounds so cool, I'm curious as for why it's just the women that remain unconscious, and where it is that they go. This is probably the one I'm most excited to read about out of all of these.

3. Carrie

Carrie, Stephen King's debut novel. I've watched both the original film, and the 2013 version, but I've always wondered about how the book compares to the films. I consider this to be one of the book releases that changed the face of books. I feel like without Carrie, we wouldn't have had books like The Darkest Minds, like the Percy Jackson series. And I want to read the book that made it possible for those books to be made.

4. Misery

The premise: a bestselling author is kidnapped by his number one fan, because of how he ended the series. When will this end? When he rewrites the ending of his final Misery book. Interesting to say the least. This is the book that I know the least about because I haven't seen anybody else on Booktube pick this one up. From the reviews on Goodreads it seems like a decent book because all the reviews are at least 4 star.  

5. The Mist

The Mist was the first horror film I saw as a kid. It's still one of my favourite horror films to date. In short, it's basically about a mysterious town that covers the city. I don't know if its the same in the book, but it leaves a dad and his son stuck in a supermarket when his wife is at home. They cannot get out, for the reason that when they try, an unspeakable horror appears. Nobody has made it out alive. This might not be the first book on this list that I pick up, but I will get to it at some point soon.

Okay! That's going to do it for today! I hope you enjoyed it, and let me know in the comments if there are any authors that you want to read more of their work.
I hope you have a wonderful day, and I'll see you all soon with my monthly wrap up.
Byeee!

-Abi xxxx

11-20 Books of 2020

Hey guys, this is Abi here,

And today I will be doing a recap of some of the books I've read recently.

It was just over a week ago that I reached 20 books, so it's definitely the right time to post this.

11. What If It's Us, by Becki Albertalli & Adam Silvera

This god damn book was so CUTE. I love the characters, the humour, the setting, the romance. It was just the perfect new York romance with wonderful, lovable, interesting characters. I really hope there's a sequel because these authors create magic together in a book. And I'm not ready to say goodbye to these characters because of how much I love them.

12. Solitaire, by Alice Oseman

This was one heck of a debut novel. Bang on writing wise, these characters, especially Tori, felt so real it felt like I could reach through the page and meet them. It was so easy to see myself in her character, which might be the best thing honestly but I'm going with it. (Trigger warning: mental health.) This was my first book by Alice Oseman (other than Heartstopper) that I picked up, and I was blown away. I can't wait to see what she writes next so I can devour it.

13. A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic #1), by V.E Schwab

The first book in the Shades of Magic trilogy. Another book I was blown away by. I can see why this series has the hype it is, because it deserves all the recognition it's gotten. I've since read the second book as well and I'm nervous as for how this trilogy is going to end. But none of these books would have been half the success they were if it wasn't for this first book. It was wonderful to get to meet Kell and Lila, and even before the second book I knew I'd only scratched with these characters.

14. Radio Silence, by Alice Oseman

What I liked about this book the most was that it showed that when it comes to your future, university isn't the only direction you can go in. When you're at school, schools put university on a pedestal, as the only thing worth pursuing after A Levels. But I like how this book suggests the opposite, without making it obvious. This was even better than Solitaire in my opinion, and I doubt it's an unpopular one, as I remember how much hype this book got when it was first released. If I haven't already said it 100 times, I highly recommend Alice Oseman's novels, whether it be Heartstopper, Solitaire, this, or anything else she's written.  

15. The Mercies, by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

If you are a fan of The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton then I highly recommend this. It's a historical fiction, based around the Vardo Storm and the Witch Trials of 1617. It weaves a story of what it's like when the men of an island are thrown to the waves, never to be seen again. The women have to take charge, learn to work the lands when, 18 months later, the Sherriff arrives with his wife, determined to bring the woman of the island to their knees. It was a very engaging read, and one that I would gladly pick up again. If anyone has read this and knows something similar, let me know in the comments.

16. Twin Ambitions: Mo Farah Autobiography

Although this wasn't recorded by Mo himself, it was so wonderful to get to listen to Mo's journey from an unknown to an Olympic Medalist. There's something about hearing a voice telling the story, when you know it's a real life one, that makes it that much better. This was another of the TBR Jar Challenges that I set out to read this year that I can now tick off, and I'm happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Which runner autobiography should I read next? Comment down below.

17. Only Mostly Devastated, by Sophie Gonzales

This was the first book I finished after being told that I couldn't see my partner for three months. It's 277 pages and it took me a week to finish it, when it should have been read in 2-3 days. It got me back into wanting to read, so I highly recommend it if you're entering or currently in a reading slump. Only Mostly Devastated is basically an LGBT version of Grease. It's a read full of laughter, love, relationships and loss, and even though it's not an exact copy of the popular musical, it's an engaging loose adaptation that's easy to easy to fall into.

18. Educated, by Tara Westover

This is a book I picked up, purely because of the hype and the title. I knew as much as it said on the blurb. This book was so much more than that. I don't want to disclose too much information as for what happens in this novel, but I would recommend taking a second to think about picking this book, particularly if parental abuse is a trigger for you. But difficult scenes aside, this is an incredibly powerful book. It shows that you can achieve your dreams regardless of where you came from, if you work hard enough and are determined.

19. Skyward (Skyward #1), by Brandon Sanderson

Skyward will definitely be making my favourites list this year. If it wasn't for the 2nd book not being in paperback yet, I'd have already finished Starsight. I genuinely forgot how well Brandon Sanderson can weave a story together, but I won't be forgetting in a while, believe me. As soon as I know when the paperback is out, my eyes will be scouring the pages, because I'm hungry to find out what happens next to Spensa, in her quest for the truth.

20. Unbecoming, by Jenny Downham

I read this book for the first time maybe 6 years ago, and I love it so much that I've read it once every 2 years, without even realising I was doing so. I love books about family, especially when they're all females. (I like reading about independent females, especially when they're trying to figure themselves out- I love a character arc like that.) I think that's what appealed to me about this book, and even after all these years I still love to relive this story. And the cover's beautiful too.

Okay! That's it for today.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you all next week! Remember to stay safe too.

Byeeee!

-Abi xxxx

Disney Films I Wish Would Be Remade

Hey guys, this is Abi here,

And today I'm not writing about books, but about Disney movies! More specifically, about which Disney movies I would like to be remade.

I feel like this new era of remaking Disney movies, and fairy-tale began with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And while that may not be a Disney movie, the majority of films that have been remade have been Disney films!

1. Treasure Planet

Although I don't watch this as much as I should (I actually haven't watched this in years) I think this film was made to be readapted in the way that so many Disney have already been adapted. I mean, it's about a ship in space that can fly. I just think the graphics would be absolutely phenomenal, and even though I know the film is amazing, I think it's a Disney film that often goes pushed under the radar, especially competing with films like Frozen or Moana.

2. Robin Hood

I found out, after putting this film on this particular list, that Robin Hood is in fact being readapted again, which I am so happy about. The only problem is, it's going to be on Disney+. From sources on the internet, it's going to be the same kind of graphics as Lady and the Tramp. There aren't currently any actors confirmed, but the contract was signed before the outbreak and the social distancing rule was released, but it will still go ahead. The writer of Lady and the Tramp will be working on this adaption too, alongside director Carloz Lopez Estrada. No release date as of yet.

3. Hercules

In my opinion, there is no film like Hercules in the history of Disney. I love the songs, the characters, the premise, and the sarcastic humour. I think it would be really cool to see how Disney would remake this if they were to do it today. I think they could make Hades look really interesting. I can't be the only one that thinks this would be an amazing remake, can I?

4. Peter Pan

It appears I'm behind on the game on finding out about Disney remakes, because it turns out Peter Pan is getting a remake as well. It's titled "Peter and Wendy", and I have to wonder, why the title change? Maybe there's more of a subplot on the relationship between Peter and Wendy perhaps. Or maybe I'm just clutching at straws. The two leads have been confirmed, but because of how far away this film is from being released, I'm not sure how credible the leads are. But what I like about a Peter Pan retelling, is that there are a million directions that this film could take and it would still be amazing.

5. Wall-E

Although this isn't my favourite Disney film, I think it would be absolutely perfect to be adapted. There are very few science fiction Disney films around (other than Treasure Island at the top of the list), and I just think it would be absolutely amazing to see what Wall-E's part of the world looks like if it was remade today. I should really watch this again sometime.

Okay, and that's the list! I hope you enjoyed it and feel free to write below what films you think should be adapted!

 I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll see you all soon.

Byeeee!

-Abi xxxx