Mockingjay

Mockingjay

by Suzanne Collins

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But the battle for her life is far from over. The Capitol is angry and wants revenge – and President Snow will do anything to defeat Katniss. The worst part is that he torments Katniss by hurting the people that she loves the most. The rest of Panem is also in a state of unrest, and the Capitol blames Katniss and wants revenge. President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss''s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12.

Catching Fire

Catching Fire

by Suzanne Collins

In the second book, Katniss must deal with the consequences of her actions and behaviours during the Hunger Games – both the intentional betrayal of the Capitol and the unpredicted. She travels around the districts in ‘celebration’ of her victory, and begins to settle down into a new lifestyle as a victor when things begin to change in District 12. Not only does the daily routine of life change significantly, but there is a surprising twist in the 75^th annual Hunger Games that will change Katniss’ life forever.

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins

In a future North America, the rulers of Panem keep control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people ages 12 through 18 from each of the twelve remaining districts against one another. In this story, sixteen-year-old Katniss' skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place. Suzanne Collins' books tend to examine the impact of war on childhood, and does so with great skill.

Is it Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?

Is it Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?

by Whoopi Goldberg (2011)

“Thoughtlessness is the new manners, and I’ve got to say I don’t like it… Somehow, so many little pieces of courtesy have gone by the wayside. People in your face, in your business, not caring if they are being disrespectfully loud…

An ex-Kobo fan OR Why I hate Kobo

As many of you know, I loved my Kobo reader. Yes, that is past tense. You see, my Kobo reader stopped working. Yes, that happens to technology - it is expected. What is not expected is the poor service that I have received during the process of trying to get it replaced so that I can go back to my cherished books that are teasing me. I called to get some assistance after trying everything I could think of (including resetting it) with no avail. I had to take a picture of it (?) and send it to them. I figured that they would see that it was broken and that would be it.