Huge Birthday Book Haul!

Hey everyone! For those of you who didn't know, a couple weeks ago, I finally turned 18! And me being me, all I wanted was books. No surprise there:P But with  a bunch from my parents, and a bunch that I (unashamedly) bought myself, the pile accumulated quite fast! What can I say, I have a problem. This girl probably won't be buying books for a long while...

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Since You've Been Gone
The Bone Season
Emma
The Rosie Effect
The Miniaturist
Finnikin of the Rock
A Tale for the Time Being
Ender in Exile
Speaker for the Dead
Furies of Calderon
Falling Kingdoms
A Darker Shade of Magic
The Book of Lost Things
Throne of Glass
Crown of Midnight
Heir of Fire
Burial Rites
All the Light We Cannot See
84 Charing Cross Road
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
True Grit
The Light Between Oceans

Aaaaaaand I think that's it... Wow. That list seems much longer when it's all written out... DON'T JUDGE ME OKAY?! I'm addicted.

Happy Blog-a-versary Noodles and Novels!

So yesterday, March 20th, was this little blogs 1st birthday. I can hardly believe its been a full year since I decided that Noodles and Novels would be a cool name for a blog and then made one myself so no one else would steal the name... Since then I have grown to quite love blogging on here and I hope this next year it will grow even more! I hope to start posting on a broader range of topics, and sharpen my writing skills to make this blog even better.

I know a lot of you that read this know me personally, and for that I want to say thank you. Thank you for sticking around and encouraging this little hobby of mine, and being my biggest supporters.

I also know that there are some of you that I've never met, some that live in different countries even, that just happened across this page in the blogosphere one day and decided to give me a shot. So thanks to you too!  It's so exciting to think about all the places this blog has been, and I hope you guys like what you see!

All in all, I love writing here for you guys, no matter who you are. And I hope to keep doing it for the foreseeable future and watch it grow!

Independent

 
For those of you that have had the opportunity to visit a true independent bookstore in your life, you'll understand what I'm talking about when I say that it's there that you can truly feel the magic of books. In today's world, independent booksellers are becoming increasingly rare, and in some places even extinct. The wonder of walking into a store where books are precariously stacked on every surface available, where the smell of thousands of books wraps around you like a blanket... It's places like that, that I can walk into no matter what city I'm in, and feel completely at home and surrounded by countless friends bound in even more innumerable pages.
   I once visited a shop called Bill's Books. It was housed in a dilapidated but vibrantly pink building, and inside, among the stench of who knows how many cats, was floor to ceiling of books. Most probably wouldn't have given the store a second glance aside from just to remark on how pink it was. But something about the fact that its sign just simply stated "books
", and the mystery of what stories I'd find inside drew me in. Inside, cats were roaming around the entire store, weaving their way through the stacks, and a very old man sat asleep at the counter. It was magical. (My mom and my sister, who were with me, begged to differ...) I will always remember Bill's Books, and wished I had found it sooner because it no longer exists. Finding a bookstore like that is becoming increasingly difficult in today's world, and it makes my bibliophile heart ache.

  I learned recently that Bill passed away last month. Everyone that knew him remarked greatly on his love for books and for selling them to people that loved them as much as he did. We need more people like Bill in this world, who take their love of books and spread it around as much as possible. If there's a bookseller near you, support them! Because the day that the internet becomes the only place we can buy books will be a very sad day indeed.
  If you're interested in finding an independent bookstore near you, I'd encourage you to check out Indie Bound. This website has a tracker where you enter your zip, and it'll tell you all the independent booksellers near you. Give it a look! These stores need as much love as they can get.

A New Chapter

Long time no see!

As those of you that know me already know, I have recently started a new chapter in my life. That is, starting my first job. It's been a whirlwind of a couple months, but I've really begun to appreciate hard work and reward that comes with it. And with turning 18 in just a little less than a month, and finally for all (most) intents and purposes becoming an adult, my life has been going through a lot of change! So far in this new year I've filled out forms for taxes, gotten my first paycheck, and so much more. Through all this though, I'm still reading. My love for books hasn't diminished, I've just found myself having to find as much time for it as opposed to being able to do it all day long. And I hope to get back to writing for you guys, because I really would love to see my little hobby here grow. So, I'm sorry that I haven't been posting here on any sort of regular basis lately, but here's to fixing that! Now that I've gotten into more of a routine, I really want to write more here. Thanks for sticking around!

So my question is, what do you guys want to see? Let me know in the comments!

Anne of Green Gables

Anne Shirley is an orphan, who through a huge misunderstanding, comes to live with the Cuthberts in the small but beautiful town of Avonlea. See, the Cuthberts wanted a boy. And Anne, with her bright red hair and fiery personality to match, would turn into one if she coul if it meant she got to stay with them. So through a series of scrapes, lengthy imaginings, and countless daydreams, Anne tries to win them over. And like the Cuthberts, you can't help but fall for her.

I really don't know how I'd never read these books before. I completely loved Anne's long winded ramblings about anything and everything, and saw so much of myself in her! Minus the red hair of course;) But once I got into this book, I knew there was no going back. Anne Shirley would have a place in my heart forever. And I can't wait to finish the series! This book was also very well written. When I say Anne could get long winded, I meant it, but somehow I never found myself wanting to skim through those parts, I held on to her every word! I never got bored. I laughed (a lot), and I cried (a little...) and I simply loved this book. If you haven't meant Anne Shirley yet, I highly recommend her, she'll love you. 5 out of 5 noodles!

Classic Novels

This year, one of my goals is to read at least one classic novel per month. I've always wanted to get more into classic literature, because after all, it has to be called a classic for a reason! I haven't read nearly as many as I want to, but that's what this is for. Which one do you think I should start with? It'll probably have to be a shorter one, as I kind of forgot I had this goal until the month was already over... Let me know in the comments some of your favorites that you think I should read throughout this year!

Most Anticipated Books of 2015!

Hello everyone! Welcome to my first post of 2015! This year I'm hoping to knock off a lot of books that have been gathering dust on my TBR shelf, but of course I can't do that without adding a few more;) There are a lot of books coming out this year that I'm very much looking forward to. Most are continuations of series, but I know there will be so many more books that come out this year that I'll want to read!

Throne of Glass book Four by Sarah J Maas- this one doesn't have a title or release date yet, but this series has quickly become one of my all time favorites. I don't want to say too much, because I don't want to give anything away, Every book in this series just gets better and better, and I can't wait to see what this one has in store! And it's also a major plus that this series is going to have 5-6 books, I love it!

Winter by Marissa Meyer- This is going to be the fourth book in the Lunar Chronicles series! I love this series, and can't wait to see how it plays out! After this one there'll only be one book left unreleased, so a lot's going to happen in this one!

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas- This book is the first in a new fantasy series by Sarah J Maas, and with how much I love the Throne of Glass series, I'm instantly intrigued. I'm really curious to see what her writing will be like in a different setting!

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E Pearson- This is going to be the sequel to a book that I LOVED, the Kiss of Deception. That book ended with such a twist, I'm very much looking forward to its sequel! I don;t know how many books are going to be in this series, but with the interesting concept that the first book had, I'm sure it will be good!

Fairest by Marissa Meyer- This book, also part of the Lunar Chronicles, I believe is going to be a prequel of sorts, following Queen Levana. And who doesn't want to know more about her? I hate her. shes awful. But this is definitely going to be interesting!

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen- Sarah Dessen is pretty much an auto-buy author for me. I've read and loved her books for years, and I'm pretty much guaranteed to love whatever she puts out next. So this one automatically gets on the list!

A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab- I haven't read anything by this author yet, but I've heard nothing but amazing things about her writing, and her books are on the top of my TBR list! This one is the first in a new YA series she has coming out, and it just sounds awesome. I can't wait to read her stuff!

So there are just a few of the books I'll be reading for sure this year, but I can't wait to see what else new and exciting comes our way! I love discovering new books, and I'll have plenty of reviews up this year so you can too! Let me know in the comments, what books are you anticipating this year? I'd love to hear from you!