Curious: That time I joined the Circus

A music-obsessed, slightly snarky New York City girl, Lexi is on her own. After making a huge mistake—and facing a terrible tragedy— Lexi has no choice but to track down her long-absent mother. Rumor has it that Lexi’s mom is somewhere in Florida with a traveling circus.

When Lexi arrives at her new, three-ring reality, her mom isn’t there…but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She even lucks into a spot as the circus’s fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions.

But then Lexi’s ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it’s Lexi’s own future that’s thrown into question…

With humor, wisdom, and a dazzlingly fresh voice, this debut reminds us of the magic of circus tents, city lights, first kisses, last heartaches, and the importance of an excellent playlist.


Why:
First of all I need to admit.. I was drawn to this book because of the cover and its colors. Second because I like the title.. I know many people don`t like circus.. But I like them, as long as they threat the animals correct and with respect etc.. :)
I always thought it could be such an adventure working one season/year with a traveling circus, helping out taking care of the animals etc. :)
So when I read the summary. I knew I needed to read this book.
Though I promised myself to not buy that many books in 2013. I think I need to put this on my to buy list anyway.

The book will be released April 2013.
- Add or read about it on Goodreads 


Are you planning to read this book?? 

~MoonStar~

Spectral read-a-long

I just discovered this read-a-long on Twitter last night.. And the book looks really awesome so I decided to join.. Coz 2 chapters a day.. Seems cool enough :) I would be able to do that :P

You can join to if you will.. You just purchase the book and read ;)

November 1:  Chapters 1, 2 & 3
November 2:  Chapters 4 & 5
November 5:  Chapters 6 & 7
November 6:  Chapters 8 & 9
November 7:  Chapters 10 & 11
November 8:  Chapters 12 & 13
November 9:  Chapters 14 & 15
November 12:  Chapters 16 & 17
November 13:  Chapters 18 & 19
November 14:  Chapters 20 & 21
November 15:  Chapters 22 & 23
November 16:  Chapters 24 & 25
November 19:  Chapters 26 & 27
November 20:  Chapters 28 & 29
November 21:  Chapters 30, 31 & 32

And for extra fun.. Join the hashtag #Spectral on Twitter :D

If your curious and wanna know more.. You can add the book or read about it on Goodreads.
Or just check out the authors homepage.. :) 

So will you be joining??
Pls. let me know.. Fun to have some one to talk to while reading :D

~MoonStar~

Review: Mrs. B`s guide to Household Witchery

This is not a normal book for me to review on this blog. But when I got a mail about this book tour, I just knew I had to join. Coz I love reading alternative books :) And I have like a whole bookshelf only with this type of books :)

The Book: 
This is a book about witchcraft in your home.. Like spells and tips..
ISBN13: 9781578635153
224 pages 
Published by Weiser Books, October 2012 

Summary: (from Goodreads)
For domestic goddesses everywhere--add some magic and fun to those mundane household chores with "Mrs. B.'s Guide to Household Witchery." Whether you're sweeping the floor, making a meal, or cleaning out that junk drawer, domestic witch Kris Bradley, creator of the popular blog, "Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom," will show you how to create spells and magic to bring happiness and balance into your home. Bradley offers ideas and solutions to make the most out of everyday items, activities, and obligations. From Anchovies to Broccoli, and Wine to Yeast, from sweeping the floor to blow-drying your hair, you can change your outlook on life with a pinch of knowledge and a dash of magic The book includes simple rituals, spells, and ways to connect with the spirits that watch over your home and family. Includes an appendix of herbs and a complete materia magica from the kitchen pantry.

"Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery" features:
Room by Room: How to create magic while you cook, set up a family altar in the living room, or do a junk drawer divinationThe Elements for the Domestic Witch: a primer on the 4 elements and how to balance them in your homeThe Domestic Witch's Herbal: Magical uses for every herb and food in your pantry, as well as instant magic with prepackaged spice mixesSimple Sabbats for the Busy Witch: simple ways to celebrate the passing of the seasonsMagical Recipes: More than 100 recipes and spell

My Opinion:
This was a good book. But it doesn`t really stand out from a lot of the other books I read on this topic. It has some good advises for different spells etc.
And is easy to read, well putten together.
Tough I would recommend to have this book on paperform. I had it on ebook, and it kind of ruined it.
I think this book would be better as paperform, coz then you can flip through to the stuff you are looking for. :)
Coz it has a good list of different herbs and their meanings.
There are also household groceries and how to use them in the house or in magic rituals.
So all in all this is a good book to look up things in :)
I ended up rating it 4 out of 6 stars.

Since it`s a good book. But I felt there was missing something + it was for me like most the other books I read on this topic :)

Also check out: 
- Add or read about it on Goodreads
- Bewitching Book Tours 
- Authors blog 

If your interested in this topic be sure to come back on 23 November, where I will reviewing The Earth Childs Handbook.


Are you interested in magic and other alternativ stuff?? :)

~MoonStar~

Curious: Tiger Lily

Before Peter Pan belonged to Wendy, he belonged to the girl with the crow feather in her hair. . . .

Fifteen-year-old Tiger Lily doesn't believe in love stories or happy endings. Then she meets the alluring teenage Peter Pan in the forbidden woods of Neverland and immediately falls under his spell.

Peter is unlike anyone she's ever known. Impetuous and brave, he both scares and enthralls her. As the leader of the Lost Boys, the most fearsome of Neverland's inhabitants, Peter is an unthinkable match for Tiger Lily. Soon, she is risking everything—her family, her future—to be with him. When she is faced with marriage to a terrible man in her own tribe, she must choose between the life she's always known and running away to an uncertain future with Peter.

With enemies threatening to tear them apart, the lovers seem doomed. But it's the arrival of Wendy Darling, an English girl who's everything Tiger Lily is not, that leads Tiger Lily to discover that the most dangerous enemies can live inside even the most loyal and loving heart.


Why:
I got curious on this book, after reading Joel`s review over at Vicariously.
It sound really good. And I love re-tellings of fairytales.
I haven`t seen this book many places, but think I heard some good stuff on some other blog aswell. But didn`t think more about it.
But now I am putting it on my Wishlist, coz I need to read this one :D

Have you read it? What did you think??
Or are you going to??

~MoonStar~

Curious: Miss Peregrin`s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children

(Miss Peregrine #1)

by Ransom Riggs 

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. Fiction is based on real black and white photographs. The death of grandfather Abe sends sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and explores abandoned bedrooms and hallways. The children may still live

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I am really curious on this book coz I seen it mentioned on like every other bookblog in USA. And now the book is being published in Norway. So now it`s being mentioned alot here. So I heard this book was super creepy and good. 

And I would love myself a creepy book to read a dark winter night :P 
Hope to get my hands in this one :) 

Have you read it?? 
What did you think?? 

~MoonStar~

Curious: Child of the Jotun

I just discovered this book today. And this cover totally got my attention. So pretty.. And at the same time the story takes place in Norway as far as I understood :)

They say giants carved this land . . .

In a cloistered Dominican convent in California, Sister Jennifer is informed by police that a terror from her past has been released from prison. Police assure her that she will be protected, but she knows the danger coming for her. Her prioress seeks a convent somewhere in the world to send the fearful nun for her safety. A convent in Norway answers the call.

In Norway, the Sister meets an eccentric man that sets off an internal conflict, but when the man, Torvør, begins to draw her emotions and ignite her independence, everything she has believed in is challenged. The ancient gods of the north have also observed her arrival, and their power pulls Jennifer from her safe life, closer to Torvør.

Can their friendship stop the tragic completion of an apocalyptic saga written by an Icelandic monk 1000 years ago? Or will the end come in a bargain to save her Sisters and friends from the wrath of the ancient gods?

Torvør knows the truth and has only a short time to convince the Sister that she is not a servant of God, but a god herself


If you wanna read more or know more about this book you should check it out on Goodreads. Where you can also check out an interview with the author :) Telling about when she wrote the book :)

Have you heard of this book before?? Or wanna check it out??

~MoonStar~