Lauren Miller

I think I just read the craziest/awesomest (yes I know it's not a word)/weirdest/most-complicated book ever. Okay, the most complicated part probably isn't true but still, my head is still spinning from the possibilities.

The book is called Parallel by Lauren Miller. And hats off to you Ms Miller. Because I think this book needs a round of applause.

So sure, I didn't understand a lot of it, but what I did comprehend gave me a whole different view point on...reality, I guess.

It's the story of a girl who, after an "earthquake", has collided with the past of a parallel version of her life had she taken an Astronomy class verses a Drama class. How minor factors can change the whole course of fate. But Miller puts a creative twist on the theory by adding that maybe, just maybe, no matter what direction, no matter where your decisions lead you, you'll end up in the same place either way.

So if you're a fan of philosophy and a unique stance on an interesting subject, check out Parallel. 

Lissa

Jane Austin

I could go on, and on, and on, about all the books I've been able to read this summer, and maybe someday soon I will, but to be honest, I'm too lazy right now. But I did want to post on a book I just recently finished while it's still fresh in my mind. 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin is a classic that people have been reading for decades now. 
Now, story time: The only reason I even picked up a Jane Austin book was because of my sister. While on a six week internship, she brought me back a cute little copy of a book called Mr. Darcy's Guide to Courtship. The only problem is, I'd never read about Mr. Darcy, so hence, I wouldn't understand the book. So I took it upon myself to read Austin's (probably) most famous novel.
Needless to say, I fell in love.
Although old English can be tough to read, it's so breathtakingly beautiful in a way that modern day English can never be, that it kind of makes up for it. The story line, the connections between characters and plots was amazing.
And yes, anyone who's actually keeping a list can add Fitzwilliam Darcy to my long list of book characters that have ruined my standards for men. 
There's a reason the classics are the classics.

Lissa