I honestly cannot think of a monthly quote. I'm having major writers block. Oh, wait a minute. I just checked Goodreads (an awesome book site. I highly recommend it) and found a good quote. Okay, here it is.
"A friend is someone who knows all about you, and still loves you."
--> Elbert Hubbard
And that was a very short quote, so I'm going to look for another one.
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living."
--> Dr. Seuss
Okay, I admit it. I'm a teenage girl who still loves Dr. Seuss. Admit it!!! There are Dr. Seuss fans in my audience!! *crickets chirping in aforementioned audience*. Never mind.
AJ
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
Quote, Unquote
"Let others rise, to take our place, until the earth is free!"
~ Enjolras, Les Misérables (The Musical)
Sorry that this quote isn't from a book... but... oh my goodness that moment. - dies -
Vive l'France, sweeties!
~ Amber Shipp
~ Enjolras, Les Misérables (The Musical)
Sorry that this quote isn't from a book... but... oh my goodness that moment. - dies -
Vive l'France, sweeties!
~ Amber Shipp
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux
Gothic Horror/Romance/Suspense? ???
8.5/10
The Phantom of the Opera... a myth? A mystery? A prank cooked up in the raucous Backstage of the Opera? The opinion varies over which of these might be true. But the elusive Opera Ghost is none of these. He is a living, breathing, hurting, misunderstood man. And when he finally finds something... or more accurately, someone... to love, he expresses himself in all the wrong ways.
I enjoyed this book very much. It has flaws, like any book, but when it all came together in a wonderful crescendo (haha music terms haha), I began to really appreciate it. I recommend it for a lazy afternoon... and even if you don't like it, well, at least you read it!
I would excersise caution on the part of small children with this story... there are low, subtle sexual undertones throughout... especially with the Phantom's obsession with Christine... but, since this book was written quite a while ago, it is buttoned up sufficiently to allow readers of twelve and above to enjoy without feeling uncomfortable. Other negative content: a few people... get choked to death... Raoul and the Persian are put in a "Torture Chamber", which is a device makes them hallucinate and want to die... I think that's it...
On that note, I would also recommend the musical! It portrays the book fairly accurately, and is very enjoyable.
God give me courage to show you that the nerds are not alone!
~ Amber Shipp
Gaston Leroux
Gothic Horror/Romance/Suspense? ???
8.5/10
The Phantom of the Opera... a myth? A mystery? A prank cooked up in the raucous Backstage of the Opera? The opinion varies over which of these might be true. But the elusive Opera Ghost is none of these. He is a living, breathing, hurting, misunderstood man. And when he finally finds something... or more accurately, someone... to love, he expresses himself in all the wrong ways.
I enjoyed this book very much. It has flaws, like any book, but when it all came together in a wonderful crescendo (haha music terms haha), I began to really appreciate it. I recommend it for a lazy afternoon... and even if you don't like it, well, at least you read it!
I would excersise caution on the part of small children with this story... there are low, subtle sexual undertones throughout... especially with the Phantom's obsession with Christine... but, since this book was written quite a while ago, it is buttoned up sufficiently to allow readers of twelve and above to enjoy without feeling uncomfortable. Other negative content: a few people... get choked to death... Raoul and the Persian are put in a "Torture Chamber", which is a device makes them hallucinate and want to die... I think that's it...
On that note, I would also recommend the musical! It portrays the book fairly accurately, and is very enjoyable.
God give me courage to show you that the nerds are not alone!
~ Amber Shipp
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL READERS OF HOBBLEDEHOYS
Ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, cats and dogs. I, (Annabelle) and Amber have an important announcement to make. As you may know, February 1st we introduced GiGi Babineaux the Second as an intern. Her internship has ended as of March 14th, and Amber and I have decided whether or not she shall remain a permanent member of our team.
Through an entire half hours worth of deliberations, Amber and I have made the joint decision that she will not. However, you haven't heard the last of GiGi Babineaux. GiGi will become a guest reviewer through Amber, posting the occasional review, quote, new word, etc. We hope that you will enjoy the new "Words From GiGi" section from Amber and will read them as often as they are posted.
We have appreciated the time that GiGi has had with us, and understand her difficulties with availability to write. The act of putting words down can be consuming. If you have any questions, comments or concerns. We hope that you will leave them in the comment area below, and either Amber or I will answer your query as soon as possible.
Love,
Annabelle J.
Amber Shipp
Through an entire half hours worth of deliberations, Amber and I have made the joint decision that she will not. However, you haven't heard the last of GiGi Babineaux. GiGi will become a guest reviewer through Amber, posting the occasional review, quote, new word, etc. We hope that you will enjoy the new "Words From GiGi" section from Amber and will read them as often as they are posted.
We have appreciated the time that GiGi has had with us, and understand her difficulties with availability to write. The act of putting words down can be consuming. If you have any questions, comments or concerns. We hope that you will leave them in the comment area below, and either Amber or I will answer your query as soon as possible.
Love,
Annabelle J.
Amber Shipp
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Annabelle Says -- March 2015.......the second
Okay, so I know that I just posted a monthly quote, but five minutes after I posted my last quote, I found this one. I LOVE IT!!!!
"Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese."
-G.K. Chesterton, Alarms and Discursions.
So it lacks any moral, historical or literary meaning. So what? It's funny.
Annabelle J.
Words from GiGi
I came across this quote just now and I had to share it with everyone.
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."
~Sirius Black (J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire)
Live long and prosper!
GiGi
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."
~Sirius Black (J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire)
Live long and prosper!
GiGi
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Annabelle Says -- March 2015
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
-Robert Frost
An amazingly short quote. But it makes it's point!!!!
Annabelle J.
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