EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Sorry! This isn't book related, but you may have seen it on my blog or twitter feed mentioned several times and well it is a HUGE part of my life, not to mention it....

That would by my Mom and I's Backpack company called AttachaPack!
For almost 5 years my Mom and I ( myself mainly for 2 years) have been developing and designing and backpack that is customize-able / personalize-able. After SEVERAL prototypes and logo changes and name changes. We have finally formed our company and we have finally LAUNCHED!

Sort Of.


We will be launching our website attachapack.com in Mid-August, but as of last night we launched out Amazon "Pop-Up" Store. That contains what we called our "ready-made" backpacks. Which are just pre-designed backpacks for you to choose from, instead of designing them yourself. Although, you most definitely still do that.

Here are Examples of WHY AttachaPack is Special and Different.

The backpacks also have safety features... such as GPS tracking and bulletproof shields. But that is all OPTIONAL. 

PLEASE Check Out Our Amazon Store and Tell Everyone You Know, About Us!!! Thank You!

www.attachapackpopup.com

Happy Easter

Hello, 

Hope everyone is having a great EASTER!

On Holiday's where my Husband and I can't be with the majority of the family, we spend our time at one place... and that is DISNEYLAND! YAY!

Wish, I had time to make a bookish Easter pic, but the work one will have to do!

If you haven't already check out my company here.

Again, hope you have a great day.

Cloaked

Summary:

"I’m not your average hero. I actually wasn’t your average anything. Just a poor guy working an after-school job at a South Beach shoe repair shop to help his mom make ends meet. But a little magic changed it all.

It all started with the curse. And the frognapping. And one hot-looking princess, who asked me to lead a rescue mission.

There wasn’t a fairy godmother or any of that. And even though I fell in love along the way, what happened to me is unlike any fairy tale I’ve ever heard. Before I knew it, I was spying with a flock of enchanted swans, talking (yes, talking!) to a fox named Todd, and nearly trampled by giants in the Keys.

Don’t believe me? I didn’t believe it either. But you’ll see. Because I knew it all was true, the second I got CLOAKED."

Normally, I am a huge fan of fairytale re-tellings and normally, I am a huge fan of Alex Flinn's fairytale re-tellings. Just this time I wasn't. I think one thing that really threw me off was that Flinn tried to mix A LOT of different fairytales into this story (and not so common ones) and because of that I didn't get a cohesive smooth storyline throughout the book and was often left confused. On top of that she gave the Princess and thick accent. Which was conveyed in the writing and for some reason that put me off even more. For those two reasons it was hard for me to stay interested in the book and I found myself rushing along, just to get it over with.

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Attacha Backpacks 500 Follower Giveaway

I know it has been almost a week since I have posted a review, but I promise I will be posting quite a few very soon! BUT, Before that I would like to tell you all that my Mom and I's Company is Having a Giveaway.

We are giving away one of our 1st Generation Tinsley Backpacks once our Facebook reaches 500 "likes" and our Twitter reaches 500 followers.

"Create your own personalized backpacks by zipping on changeable pockets in many colors and patterns. Change your backpack to match your outfit! This backpack is the first of its kind and is Made in the USA!"

Your Support is MUCH appreciated. Thank you!

CHALLENGES: Anne & Kristilyn 2013 Reading Bingo (2)

So, I gave up on Challenges awhile ago. However. Recently I have seen some challenges that look fun and decided to participate in them. One of them is Anne and Kristilyn's 2013 Book Bingo Reading Challenge.

 

Newly Added

Read 3 Book Part of A Series: Charmed Thirds By Megan McCafferty

Read 4 Books Part of a Series: Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins

Read 5 Books Part of A Series: The Golden Lily By Richelle Mead

Read 1 Book Everyone But You Has Read: Born Wicked By Jessica Spotswood

 






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Catching Fire (Hunger Game #2)

Summary:

"Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol - a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.

Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

In Catching Fire, the second novel of the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, testing her more than ever before...and surprising readers at every turn."

Plot: Suzanne Collins did a great job in writing a second book to The Hunger Games (which I only thought was alright). She addressed some realistic issues and delivered great plot twists. She also, did a good job at separating Part One and Two, but making a smooth connection. All while making a great transition to book three.

Characters: Honestly, I originally thought Katniss was a tad bit annoying in book one and that Peeta or Gale weren't really engaging characters. However, in Catching Fire Katniss becomes more likeable and tolerable and as you may have seen, Peeta has become a little crush of mine through book two. Haymitch grew on me majorly and Team Gale Who?! Really i don't understand.

Final Thoughts: I enjoyed Catching Fire, SO MUCH more than The Hunger Games. I don't know why there was just something about it that made me really like it. The writing seemed to be stronger and had a little more pep in the step. It could also be that I am not a huge dystopian fan in general, and Catching Fire wasn't outright dystopian. I am also glad, I didn't watch any trailers for the movie and basically avoided anything that could potentially ruin the book for me. Since it made me way more emotionally invested. At one point I even said outloud "See! This Is Why I HATE The Capital!"























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Attacha Backpacks

Hello!

Attacha Backpacks is my Mom and I's Company that we have been working on for the past year.
The Concept is "Backpacks Zipped By You." Meaning the pockets can zip on and off and are essentially customize-able. This year has been crazy for us, with getting ready to launch, marketing and our 1st photo shoot.

 Here are some photos from our photo shoot, both professional and behind the scenes...

this one is from Instagram..

We are enjoying this journey and hope to launch very soon. If you guys could spread the word and "Like" us on FB. Attacha Backpacks and/or follow us on Twitter @attachabkpks . We would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!