Take a Break Watch a Vid

Take a Break Watch this Vid is a post that I host here on Ali's Bookshelf from time to time.  It showcases a lot of book trailers or movie trailers that I'm excited to see/read. Today is no different, I'm so excited to share this with you all.

I'm so crazy excited about this book and can't wait to read it. It's available now in stores and hopefully soon I'll be reading and reviewing here on the blog. 

What do you all think about this trailer? Have you read the book yet? If so no spoilers, but how was it? 

 

 

Take a Break...Watch A Vid

Take a Break Watch this Vid is a post that I have her on Ali's Bookshelf from time to time.  It showcases a lot of book trailers or movie trailers that I'm excited to see/read. Today however, I wanted to showcase a movie trailer for a book. 

I am beyond excited to show you today's trailer, not sure you all know this, but Beauty and the Beast is one of my all time favorite Disney movies.  It should have been obvious if you didn't, I mean come on huge library and Belle is a book lover! Anyway, they are making a live action movie just like they did for Cinderella and a few others now.  I've been excited about it since they announced it, now they released a teaser trailer and I almost cried just hearing the music.  See what you think...

Okay I can't take it, what did you think? 

Take a Break...Watch a Vid

Take a Break Watch this Vid is a post that I have her on Ali's Bookshelf from time to time.  It showcases a lot of book trailers or movie trailers that I'm excited to see/read. Today however, I wanted to showcase a movie trailer for a book. 

This book isn't on that I've really read, I have tried to read it twice, but really couldn't get into it.  The movie trailer looks amazing though, so I'll probably go see it.  I'll let you decide though...

What do you think? Will you go see this one? 

Take a Break...What This Vid

Take a Break...Watch This Vid is a post I love doing here on Ali's Bookshelf, it's a great way to showcase book trailers and movie trailers.  Today I have a great tv show trailer!

So if you know me and this blog, you know that I love reading all the books written by author Kiera Cass and the one in this video below is no different.  Take a moment and watch, then please let me know your thoughts based on this video.  

Are you as intrigued as I am? 

Take a Break...Watch a Vid!

Take a Break Watch this Vid is a post that I have her on Ali's Bookshelf from time to time.  It showcases a lot of book trailers or movie trailers that I'm excited to see/read. Today is no different.  Today I have the book trailer for a book that I'm currently reading and I'm in awe of the trailer and the book so far.  So much so that I knew I had to share it with you.  

Hurry grab a small snack and come watch this with me.

So what do you think? 

Like I said above, I'm in awe of this book and this trailer.  I love the visual effects and the books descriptions so far, well let's just say the trailer doesn't do it justice.  If that gives  you any idea of how amazing it is so far.  I'm only on chapter 5 and I don't even want to put it down long enough to go to sleep right now.  (Yep I'm drafting this post at 1 AM and I have the book open on my Kindle right now and dying to pick it back up again.)

Title: Passenger 
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion 
Publication Date:  January 5th 2016

passage, n. i. A brief section of music composed of a series of notes and flourishes. ii. A journey by water; a voyage. iii. The transition from one place to another, across space and time. In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home. And she’s inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she’s never heard of. Until now. Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods—a powerful family in the colonies—and the servitude he’s known at their hands. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can’t escape and the family that won’t let him go so easily. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, Nicholas’ passenger, can find. In order to protect her, he must ensure she brings it back to them— whether she wants to or not. Together, Etta and Nicholas embark on a perilous journey across centuries and continents, piecing together clues left behind by the traveler who will do anything to keep the object out of the Ironwoods’ grasp. But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are play­ing, treacherous forces threaten to sep­arate Etta not only from Nicholas but from her path home . . . forever.

I hope you're as excited about this book as I am! 

Take a Break...Watch A Vid

Take a Break...Watch This Vid is a post I love doing here on Ali's Bookshelf, it's a great way to showcase book trailers and movie trailers.  Today I have a great tv show trailer! 

As some of you might know, I never finished The Mortal Instruments series and I kind of want to now that I've saw this great looking TV show trailer.  ABC Family, which is changing it's name soon, is going to be the home of the new Shadow Hunters series.  It's based off of The Immortal Instruments books and I can't wait to see it. 

Now I loved the movie and the cast, but this cast looks amazing too, so we shall see I guess. 

Let's see what you all think, shall we?

So what do you think? Does it look good to you? Will you be watching, like me to see if they can pull this off? 

Take a Break Watch a Vid (Book Trailer)

Take a Break Watch this Vid is a feature here on Ali's Bookshelf, where I share a book trailer or even a movie trailer with you.  Today I have a great book trailer for a book that I've been dying to read.  

The magic and suspense of Graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of Game of Thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear. Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake. Salvation comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curse that's been laid upon him. But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past--if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate. Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut.

My Thoughts: 

 I'm super excited to share this trailer with you.  I love the voice over and the effects and the colors are fantastic.  The best part for me is the music, it just brings all of the fire and voice over together. Can't wait to read this book.

 If you've read this fantastic looking book, let me know what you thought.  

Take a Break Watch A Vid Special Edition

Today I have a special edition of my Take a Break Watch This Vid post.  The book trailer I'm going to be sharing with you today is one that was released today.  Enjoy. 

I'm super excited to share this book trailer with you and to tell you about this book as well. I haven't read it but it sounds amazing and I will be reading it as soon as I can get my hands on it.

Invisible Wings by Janell Rhiannon

Publication date: January 8th 2014
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult

Life seldom unfolds the way you expect. Despite our best efforts, it can wind up in a tangled mess. We lose hope. Faith fades. And then suddenly, in the midst of despair, a door opens, an answer is given, or a new path is cleared because we’re not alone…sometimes angels walk among us. Arabella’s mother already thinks she’s a little crazy, so when a mysterious Presence fills her with a blinding light, she keeps it to herself. She’s given a heartbreaking mission. She spends her days among her fellow classmates, listening to their secret prayers and waiting for the moment of intervention. Arabella understands that life is messy, complicated, and beautiful. The way she guides her fellow classmates will ultimately surprise you. Love emerges from the mess. Hope emerges from the chaos. Faith emerges from the strength to endure. 12 destinies 12 twilights 12 lives that will never be the same

Janell has been writing since she was in grade school. In high school, her 9th grade English teacher suggested she consider a career in writing. After a decade in college and a Master's degree in history, she settled into teaching. Writing never stopped. Stories never stopped. READING fiction never stopped. Now, she writes and publishes on-line. Invisible Wings is her first YA novel, a compilation of short stories centered on teenage life triumphs and tragedies. She believes being a teenager is difficult and wrote Invisible Wings to let teens know they aren't alone. That they matter. That even though life is rough, they can still find beauty and love. Beside the YA stories close to her heart, she adores Mythology and Fairy tales. Anything magical and mystical. And dragons. And gargoyles. She currently lives in CA. Visit her at Facebook @Janell Rhiannon Author. If you want to see what projects are in the works or find out more about the her, visit

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I loved this book trailer, what did you all think? Did you like it as much as I did and if so what did you like about it? 

(This post was part of a tour through Xpresso Book Tours, my opinions are my own and reflect my thoughts toward this book trailer.  Thanks to Xpresso Book Tour for letting me be part of this release and also a huge thanks to this author as well.)

Take a Break Watch A Vid: What I'm Reading Now!

Take a Break Watch this Vid is something that I came up with here at Ali's Bookshelf.  It's a time to put the book down and watch a book trailer or movie trailer.

So what did you think of that little break? I'm super excited about all of these books! I can't wait to share my thoughts with all of you as well.  Have you read any of these? If so what did you think?

Let's talk Kids Books and What I'm Reading and Reviewing this Week!

Alright, I know this isn't my usual Take a Break Vid, but it's still a vid.  Watch to see what awesome Children's books are my favorite this month and What I'm reading and reviewing this upcoming week.  

A huge thanks to Scholastic for sending me all these great children's books.  

So what did you think? Did you like all the kids books? What are you reading/reviewing this week? You know I love knowing what everyone is reading!! 

HAPPY READING!!

Take a Break, Watch a Vid!!! Zombie Edition

It's time for a little break.  I am dying to share these vids with you and I hope you enjoy them! 

Desolation by Travis Simmons

Take a Break Watch A Vid

So today I have a great vid to share with you, this post was supposed to be posted on Sat.  Well I have been sick with the stomach flu and wasn't able to do anything but lay in my bed.  But I wanted to make sure this was posted so I am sharing it with you today! 

Today's vid is....

So what do you think of this great vid. I will be posting my review of this great book very soon!

Take a Break Watch a Vid: Featuring Lakebridge Spring by Natasha Troop

So today is the first Take a Break Watch This Vid post I've done this year and this year I'm doing these a bit different.  

Each of these posts will feature one book trailer or special vid and its author.  So today I have a special one for you, the Kindle ebook is free on Amazon right now and I will post the link for it after the vid.  

Enjoy!

Book Information

Vermont, picturesque and lovely, attracts visitors from across the country in search for the perfect picture, the perfect fall foliage or perhaps a taste of maple syrup. Stansbury is best known for the odd covered bridge that spans Stansbury Lake and goes nowhere, connecting no roads and serving no known purpose. The locals call it the Lakebridge. Very few know of its mysterious origins and fewer care to know more. Those visiting the town perhaps take a few snapshots and leave, their curiosity quelled by an uneasy feeling that they shouldn’t think on it anymore.

The tourists will eventually leave Stansbury, but its residents strangely linger, seemingly held captive by a force they barely recognize. They also do not think about the town’s mysterious artifact much except in passing, all but Gil, his father, Ben, and a few others. They know of the bridge’s dark history and understand that it is responsible for every horror that ever befell the people of Stansbury: the people who fear the bridge but will not speak of it. The bridge makes people do things – bad things – so that it can continue to love and care for them all.

Some have tried to destroy the bridge, but as long as the bridge is fed with the lives of the innocents of Stansbury it will go on – loving the people of Stansbury.

Lakebridge: Spring is the first of a four book cycle revolving around Stansbury and the Lakebridge.


(To get this Kindle Ebook for free click on the Buy This button below)

Author Info 

Natasha grew up in Southern California and received her Bachelor's degree from UCLA in Comparative Literature. She also holds Masters Degrees in both Secondary Education and Creative Writing. Natasha currently lives in the Phoenix area with her spouse, son, daughter and menagerie of pets, including a Basset named Moose and a very overprotective collie dog. Aside from writing, Natasha spends her days teaching high school students to love theater.