Catching Fire

I read this book a few years ago but it is still fresh in my mind and heart, which made seeing the movie a fun experience even though the story is so dark and sadly depressing.

There are moments of hope, such as when the tributes sacrifice themselves for Katniss and Peeta. They are hoping to be a part of something bigger than the Hunger Games. The Tributes are trying to start a revolution. And they do. Together they work to change more than their own paths, they are changing the world.

It's a very sad movie in a lot of ways but also it brings out the strength in love, hope and helping others.

I highly recommend this movie.

If you see it, let me know what you think.

The Hunger Games

Do any of you remember the poetry contest I hosted  or all the reminders I sent? Well I thought I'd show you what the poetess won ;D

Too cool - or maybe I should say hot...

The Hunger Games - CONTEST REMINDER

The Hunger Games is just around the corner and I don't know if you've been waiting - like I have!!! but I can hardly contain my excitement. So...to celebrate the arrival of the movie I'm running a contest where you can win a pair of shoes with artwork by the wonderful and talented Kathryn Lillie.

Here are a few examples of Kathryn's work. These are fan art pictures she did before the movie was cast. Here's Katniss in her dress for the interview:

And a scene from a showing of solidarity:

Kathryn's vision of Peeta and Katniss, after reading the book

and a pair of shoes she painted for a friend

So, if you'd like to win a pair of your own fan art shoes with Katniss and Peeta or other characters Kathryn feels like painting, all you have to do is enter a Haiku about your favorite character from the books (and of course win my Hunger Games poetry contest).

The contest will be open until Sunday, March 31st and the winner will be announced on April 1st!!! Yep, that's right April Fool's Day! The winner will have to message me their shoe size so the shoes will actually fit when they get their prize. And I'll pay the shipping and handling. A free pair of fan-art shoes :)

So tell all your friends about the contest and then enter one Haiku in the comments section and come back and read all the entries - I'm hoping to see some great ones :)

Good luck everyone! And, I can't wait to talk, blog, on-line chat about the movie!!!

Catching Fire

I've started the trilogy and can't seem to put those books down. I loved The Hunger Games even though I never expected myself to really like it. I just never read apocalyptic stories. But, this was a great story. And then Catching Fire was good but definitely a sequel. I hated the ending. The only redeeming fact was that Mockingjay was already out and I could buy it in a heartbeat on my Kindle.

And, one thing I miss with the Kindle: covers.

Book covers. I love looking at them. The beautiful art, the colors. My Kindle is black and white. So, like I said, I do miss the book covers.

Anyway, I've nearly completed Mockingjay - in about one day.

I still didn't like the way the second book left me hanging. I felt sort of played. And, that's without having to wait to get the third book in the series.

I don't know maybe that's just me. After all, I read Catching Fire in one day.

How 'bout you? Have you read the series? What did you think about the way Catching Fire ended?

Team Peeta or Team Gale?

The Hunger Games

I thought it was a great book. I know it's been a hot read for everyone but it took a while to work it's way to the top of my TBR list.

WOW! That's all I can say.

And if you've read about Katniss, Prim, Peeta and Gale, which team are you on?

Team Peeta

or

Team Gale

It's a tough choice for me. Like between Chocolate Ice cream or Coffee Almond Fudge. They are both yummilicious in their own way. I think I'd have to say I choose...

both

Okay, I know you're not supposed to be able to have your cake and eat it too. But, I say throw caution to the wind. Have both and enjoy for them for their distinctive differences;)

No, not really. But, it's a super tough choice. I guess I'll just have to move on to Catching Fire and then MockingJay.

So, if you've read the book(s), which team are you: Team Gale or Team Peeta?