book info: on sale: now copy from: public library pages: 348 review written: 21.12.17 originally published: 2009 edition read: Penguin NAL 2009 title: Rooftops of Tehran author: Mahbod Seraji In a middle-class neighborhood of Iran's sprawling capital city, 17-year-old Pasha Shahed spends the summer of 1973 on his rooftop with his best friend Ahmed, joking around one minute and asking burning questions about life the next. He also hides a secret love for his beautiful neighbor Zari, who has been betrothed since birth to another man. But the bliss of Pasha and Zari's stolen time together is shattered when Pasha unwittingly acts as a beacon for the Shah's secret police. The violent consequences awaken him to the reality of living under a powerful despot, and lead Zari to make a shocking choice... my thoughts: This book was first published in 2009 and I remember adding it to my list around that time but never actually reading it since I preferred checking out library books to ...
Well, really the books in the bookshelf. I've taken a picture of my bookshelf before, but not the actual books that I own. Welcome: to my books! This may kind of look like bragging, but I don't usually buy books like many other bloggers, so I don't have too many fantastically envy-worthy books to share.
First, I have my prized Harry Potter collection! I'm sad to say I've mis-located the Chamber of Secrets and I still need to get my own copy of The Half Blood Prince. I know they're the necessities in every bibliophile's library but...I promise I'll get to it! My favourite series ever: Harry Potter!
By the way, I was just eating some Kit-Kats while re-reading a bit of the Deathy Hallows:
I unwrapped it in a strange way, so don't think I was like, mad with chocolate hunger or something, haha :D But I have been! It's been ages since I've actually had chocolate. Before this, I managed to sneak peanut M&M's at the cinema/theatre with my friend Rachel. Before that, I hadn't had any for months!
10,000 pounds for the perfect break. I tried. But it's so hard! Maybe next time :D I think the contest is over though... anyway: on with the books!
A really emotional and thrilling book: like, amazingly brilliant. You must read this.
Sorry if the pictures are so massive, and the horrible pastel colour of my bedspread. :D What do you think?
First, I have my prized Harry Potter collection! I'm sad to say I've mis-located the Chamber of Secrets and I still need to get my own copy of The Half Blood Prince. I know they're the necessities in every bibliophile's library but...I promise I'll get to it! My favourite series ever: Harry Potter!
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| Thanks to my Mum and Dad for getting them for me :D |
By the way, I was just eating some Kit-Kats while re-reading a bit of the Deathy Hallows:
10,000 pounds for the perfect break. I tried. But it's so hard! Maybe next time :D I think the contest is over though... anyway: on with the books!
The Signed Books
Cleopatra's Daughter and Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran (in my favourites: great historical fiction!)
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| This is Hilary Duff's signature in her book, Elixir (which isn't a good book: a cliche Disney-type story) I watched her shows and movies (Cheaper by the Dozen) I can say it's my first celebrity "autograph"! |
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| May you find many hours of happy reading with Shadows Cast by Stars- Catherine Knutsson (thank you!) |
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| The awesome swag that came with it! |
Another one of my all-time favourites: Eden by Keary Taylor. A fantastic, loveable dystopian novel.
Some of my favourites that I actually own:
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| I love this cover. I love this book. It's so lovely. |
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| My first Michelle Moran book: absolutely amazing! Even if you don't like historical fiction: you should give this one a go. |
Sorry if the pictures are so massive, and the horrible pastel colour of my bedspread. :D What do you think?
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