Angels & Demons

Now it's time to talk about my favorite author of all time, Dan Brown.  Famously known for writing Digital Fortress, Deception Point, and a little series called the Robert Langdon Series.  And for the next 4 weeks, I shall be talking about the Robert Langdon books.  And yes, some will be followed by a Book VS. Movie Review.  So let's dive into the first book, Angels & Demons.

So what's the story, Harvard Symbologist Professor, Robert Langdon, is awoken to find out that an ancient ambigram from a secret society has come out from the shadows ... and happens to be branded on a dead CERN Scientist (if you don't know what an ambigram is, scroll back up to the picture and turn whatever you're reading this on upside down).  After unknowingly traveled to Switzerland, Langdon discovers that the Illuminatti, an ancient group that devoted their life to science and was despised by the Catholic Church, has come for their revenge.  Langdon then meets the dead scientists daughter, Vittoria Vetra, and is informed of their project which involves proving the Big Bang Theory ... no, not the show!  They created a canister containing Antimatter, and once it touches Matter, it creates a huge exploding annihilation.  Vittoria realizes that the canister has been stolen and has less than 24 hours before the battery dies and then BOOM!  They find out that the antimatter is located somewhere in Vatican City during Conclave, which is the voting process for a new Pope.  After receiving a phone call from the Illuminatti, they now have 5 hours to find the antimatter, and the 4 missing Cardinals that were the favorite to become the next Pope.  The book goes all across the City of Rome finding clues to the location of the Church of Illumination involving the 4 Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.  I can't spoil the end because of all the crazy plot twists.  All I can say is that it's AMAZING!

This is one of those books that I can just easily get sucked into.  It has a great hero, a great villain, and has a great plot.  This book only took me a couple of days to read, and trust me when I say this, it's not a short book at all!  And I promise this review will be followed by a Book VS. Movie Review, which I know will be a tough choice for me.  So I give this book 5 stars, ***** , because I say so!

Thank you for reading this weeks review, and if you'd like for me to read a specific book please leave a comment below and I will get to it as soon as I can!  Don't forget to follow me @BorenNerdy, and I will see you next time!

- BorenNerdy

The Hobbit

This week let us travel to a world called, Middle Earth.  What!?  You’ve never heard of it!?  Well then, you’re just weird!  And now it gives me the perfect opportunity to talk about on of the books about Middle Earth, The Hobbit.  Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, yes the guy that wrote The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and if you wait before you check Wikipedia, this was actually written BEFORE the trilogy.  Also, this was written for his kid to read at night before he went to bed, I know, shocking!  So let’s go on a journey, an … Unexpected Journey!  See what I did there!?  Let’s look at The Hobbit.

So what’s the story, a hobbit, named Bilbo Baggins, is tricked into throwing a party for a bunch of Dwarves.  He finds out the that dwarves need him to help them get back their gold that was taken from them by a dragon named, Smaug.  And he’s located in the mountains, clear across Middle Earth.  After thinking how crazy this idea is, Bilbo decides to go.  During their journey they face trolls, elves, wizards, humans, and even a gollum named Smeagol.  While on their quest Bilbo realizes of all the things he’s capable of that he never knew he could do … While everyone else thinks he’s this amazingly talented burglar, even some of the dwarves just call him nothing but, Burglar.  I wont spoil the end, but I will say that Bilbo eventually finds a magical ring that is famously known as the, One Ring To Rule Them All.

I really liked this book, I loved how it just went to the point, instead of dragging on and on!  Now I say, I haven’t seen the movies yet, I’m waiting for the last one to come out so I can watch the all at once, which will probably take 3 weeks since they’re so long.  I still don’t get how the LOTR books were each made into one movie, but the smallest book that was a prequel, was split into 3 films!  I think Peter Jackson was starting to run out of his LOTR’s money.  Once I watch them I’ll do a Book VS Movie review.  For those that want to know what’s better, the Book or the the Animated Film … The book!  I’m not even gonna give it a second thought, and trust me, I have seen the animated film with the stupid musical numbers!  So I give this book 4 stars, **** … please don’t judge me!

So that’s my review, if there is a book out there that you’d like for me to review, please leave a comment below!  Thanks for reading and I will see you next week.

-BorenNerdy

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter

For my next review I decided to review a book I read a while ago, but still remember it, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter!  We are living in a time where the whole Vampire trend is fading away (THANK GOODNESS).  And I will admit, this is a vampire novel done RIGHT!  Now being a big fan of history and things just different, I was so excited when I found the only copy of this book at the book store, cause I’m too cool for buying it online … Well, back then, now I buy books more online then at an actual store!  But back to the vampires, there really isn’t a sparkly, werewolf, Kristen Stewart themed book.  Now let my review begin:

So what is the story:  At the age of 6 years old, our future 16th President of the good ‘ol USA, finds out that Vampires are real *GASP*!  After learning that his mother was not killed by milk sickness, but killed by … A VAMPIRE (insert Craig Ferguson dun DUN audio clip here), young Abraham decides to dedicate his life to nothing but killing Vampires, and his first kill is to be the man that killed his mother.  So then there’s some filler about his training, and then his 1st kill at the age of 12.  Then it goes on to his adult years about meeting his vampire killing trainer, who is oddly enough, a vampire!  He learns that the Vampires are being chased out of Europe and is now taking control over the slave trade.  If you didn’t figure it out from the last sentence, it is the reason the Civil War happened … you’re welcome conspiracy theorist hippies!  Then it talks about the war between the mortals and the vampires.  And if you didn’t pay attention in history class, I wont spoil the end for you!

Now let me talk about the style of this book, part of it is written as if a story, and then every now and then you get journal entries from Abraham Lincolns journals.  Now the reason for that is to make it seem like it actually happened, and coming from me … By the end I really thought it happened!  Seth Grahame-Smith did an excellent job creating a realistic illusion that Lincoln was a vampire killing machine, AND president!  I got hooked in the first couple pages, and that has to be a really good book for me to get sucked into, cause I’m a picky reader!

So my thoughts, I love it!  Five stars, *****, and I want everyone to read it!!!!!  In the next couple of days I’ll do my first What’s Better: The Book or The Movie.  Trust me when I type this … It ain’t gonna be a pretty review!

Soooo that’s my review, and if you have a specific book for me to read, leave a comment below and I shall get to it as fast as I can read!

- BorenNerdy

Dad Is Fat

So here is my first review on a Memoir, Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan.  I rarely read these kind of books, although I’m trying to get myself to read more.  And this book is a perfect way to start reading memoirs!  

So what’s the story.  The book s about the famous Hot Pockets! comedian, Jim Gaffigan, and his life living in a two bedroom apartment with his wife … and his 5 KIDS!  And to answer your question here is a direct quote from the book, “No, he only looks Mormon!”  It talks about his life before he had kids, while he was dating his wife, and then his now chaotic life.  Most of the book are stories and some are actually some good advice!  When I have kids I’m gonna use some of these tips of what to and what not to do with kids, but first I gotta find me a man … Anyone interested?!

I loved it!  I loved the stories, the way he broke the 4th wall, and the jokes!  Although, being a big fan of Jim Gaffigan, I’ve seen all of his specials and I did notice a few of his jokes from his specials in the book.  Which honestly I didn’t really mind it at all.  Reading this book made me want to write my own memoir of my nightmare going through Acanthamoeba Keretitis.  Would you read it?!  Trust me, it wont be as funny as Dad is Fat!

So that’s my review, and if they ever make a movie based on this book, I’ll do a Which is Better: The Book or The Movie.  If you suggest a book for me to review, please leave a comment down below and I will review to you next time!

- BorenNerdy

Winnie-the-Pooh

So for my next book to review, I decided to go back to my classic roots.  So I’m reviewing Winnie-the-Pooh, but luckily not the Disney versions!  People today don’t even realize that Winnie-the-Pooh came out BEFORE Disney took it’s soul and made it into a billion dollar franchise.  And the book I read was actually a chapter book … Yes, a chapter book!  And there isn’t just 1 chapter book about the Hundred Acre Wood, but there’s actually 2!

So what’s it about, the author, A. A. Milne, is telling stories to his son, Christopher Robin, about the adventures of Christopher and his toys, including his favorite teddy bear, Winnie-ther-Pooh.  And each chapter is a different adventure that Pooh goes on like:  Trying to pretend to be a rain cloud just to get honey, helping Eeyore find his tail, trying to survive a terrible rain pour while saving Piglet from a flood, and much, much more!

I enjoyed reading this book … even though it only took me a day to read it.  But in my defense, I am a quick reader, and I read a lot!  It was a very entertaining book, the stories were adorable, they didn’t drag on like most chapter books for kids, and they had amazing pictures in there drawn by, E. H. Shepard.  And no Tigger wasn’t in this book, he’s in the sequel, The House at Pooh Corner (which I will review it once I get it in the mail).

If you have kids, you should definitely read it with them.  If you don’t have kids, read it anyway!  It’s such a great to read, and trust me you won’t regret it.  It’s nice to go back to your childhood for a little bit!

Whelp, that’s my review!  If you have any books that you’d like to recommend for me to read, please leave a comment, and I will review to you next time!

- BorenNerdy

Ender's Game

So my first book I have chosen to review is Enders Game, and oh … MY GOSH!  This book is an amazing book to read if you are into the science fiction book genre.

So what is this story about.  A 6 year old boy name Ender is sent off to a fancy shmancy battle school in space (I totally wish all schools were in space).  The book follows Ender’s life while attending Battle School, and realizing that he is the only one to save planet Earth from another invasion from the Buggers.    I’m not gonna spoil the ending cause it is AMAZING, and I want you to read it so you can see what happens.

This book in my opinion is very military and very political.  The military is during the moments Ender is in school, and the political part is about Ender’s older siblings, Peter and Valentine, who are back on Earth.  When I was reading this book I kept forgetting that Ender was ages 6-11 during the whole book, cause he didn’t sound like a little boy at all … trust me, I work with kids all the time!

I definitely give this book 5 Stars, why?  Cause it is an awesome book!!! I recommend everyone to read it!  Now I have not seen the movie yet, I am waiting for my sister to finish reading the book so we can watch it together.  But once we do I will do a Which Is Better: The Book or The Movie? article.  

If you have any books that you’d like to recommend for me to read, leave a comment below!

- BorenNerdy