"Once Upon A Time Reading Challenge" ~ My "Quest on Screen" Pledge!

Carl at http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/ that is; Stainless Steel Droppings, is holding another Reading Challenge. This one called "Once Upon a Time" and having to do with fairy tales, fantasy, folklore and mythology! 


Go see Carl to find out all about it; although, the challenge (which I'm happy to say we don't have to call a "challenge") did start on March 21st, it runs until June 19th which gives us all plenty of time to participate.


I'm participating in this section:

Which means that I will watch one movie or tv program that fits into each of the 4 categories of fairy tale, fantasy, folklore and mythology.  I will then review them, and post a review and discussion on Carl's website, as well as here on A Bookish Libraria.

So far, I'm thinking I'll be watching and reviewing:

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

"Harry Potter and the_______"

"Snow White" or  "Mirror, Mirror"

"Vampyre"

I'm not sure about those, there may be others or substitutions.  Obviously, I have no time to read another thing, although Carl is allowing for short story reads, and for simple fairy tale stories along with books in the 4 categories.  Which may not be impossible for me.

Such a fun reading time for the next 3 months, and I'm sure lots of enjoyable discussions and reviews!

Check out his blog every Sunday and Monday for what's going on in this "Once Upon A Time" venue!

Deborah/TheBookishDame

PS:  If you have any movie suggestions for me, would you please leave them in the comments?  I need help with this one!!

YA Fiction:"Selection" by Kiera Cass~A Cover Pre-View and Snap-Shot Summary!

Published by:  Harper Teen

Pages:  336

Genre: YA Fiction

Cover Rating:

Gorgeous dress takes up the cover, doesn't it?  What could be more enticing and more

beauty pageant? And, note the crown above the title of the book with the author's name

as the "selected" queen.  The icy/mirrored reflections gives us the hint there's

a fantasy factor here.  Rated:  A

Summary Snapshot:

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

Quickie Review:

“Reality T.V. meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” (Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy )

This book will be released in April !!

I'm looking forward to reading it.  We'll have to be on the look-out...

Deborah/TheBookishDame