Harry Potter

I must say, Harry Potter changed my life - and I'm not even kidding. 

If I haven't read Harry Potter, I wouldn't have been in a 1st Set in English class. ( I do admit though, my vocabulary isn't that great.)

A friend suggested I read Harry Potter to improve my English vocabulary. I didn't really read the books  - but I did watch the movies. 

If people really gave Harry Potter a chance, they'd see how amazing it is. Harry Potter lets us escape into this whole new world filled with spells & magic. I admit that I did wish that I'd get my acceptance letter someday..even now. Bleh. My owl got lost I guess. Harry Potter gives you hope and encourages you not to be afraid to let your imagination go wild.

I thought I'd never touch a book in my life. But then Harry Potter changed everything. As soon as I finished the first book,  I was eager to start the other. I would stay to read 2 hours - or even more in 1 day. I got to the limit when even my mum, my mum who always encouraged me to read, to tell me to stop reading. That's when I got into the habit of reading. I began taking interest in other books, and then became an avid reader. And I swear, I don't regret that day I picked up the book. Reading was a chore for me. But now, it's part of my life. 

If you have not read Harry Potter, I suggest you get dressed up now...if you're not busy. And go get the first book. If you've watched the movie, and it was amazing, then the book can't be defined.


Read Harry Potter, and find your inner wizard.

I'd rate Harry Potter: 100/100.

Kinokuniya

 

This place is heaven. 

I knew about this store, but what I didn't know that they had one in Dubai. My eyes caught it when we were leaving the mall. And I HAD to go. I told my dad, and my mum got kinda angry because she was tired and bleh. So my dad was like, 5 minutes Hessa. 

When I got into the store, 5 minutes seemed like a nanosecond to me. The place was GINORMOUS. Kinokuniya is the biggest bookstore I have ever seen. And it's beyond amazing. I just can't define how amazing it is. The place was so organized and I got goosebumps while I was in there. So I was looking around all happy and thrilled when I saw one thing that made my heart stop: Manga.  My eyes went immediately like this : O_O 

I just couldn't think. My dad was like " Hurry up Hessa", so I just snatched 2 of my favorite mangas EVER. I didn't even care what volumes they were. Vampire Knight and Shugo Chara ( First manga I've ever read, and anime I've ever watched!). Then I snatched other reading books and the rest of the " House of Night " novel that I didn't read..yet. 

I couldn't take pictures inside because it wasn't allowed, which I don't understand why really. But you can check out some photos from ZDistrict.

Vampire Knight, Shugo Chara, Interview with the Vampire, House of Night: Destined and Awakened, and A Song at Suns

Those were the only books I bought..I know, I'm crazy for doing that. I was in a hurry and I just..couldn't think. I totally regret it. Oh, and you can probably tell that I'm addicted to Vampires LOL.

I wish Kuwait would open Kinokuniya here. I mean, I'm 100% it'll be a hit here. It's just beyond amazing, and I'm sure many people will love it. I know about Jareer and the other bookstore in the Avenues  (forgot the name), they're great and all..but....KINOKUNIYA. ITS AMAZING.  I'd even sleep there if I can!

I hope Kinokuniya would really open in Kuwait soon, it doesn't even have to be soon. Even if it's after 5 years, I'll still be happy.

The first store I'm going to during my trip to Dubai mall next time, would be Kinokuniya. Of course, obviously, duh. Okay, I'll shut up now.

Movie Review: The Hunger Games

 

May the odds be ever in your favour.

 

When I saw the trailer of the movie, my jaw dropped. I just had to read the book, and so, the next day, I immediately asked my friend to give me the book, and god, it was...amazing.   

And then the movie came out, 2 days after I got the book..I think. After I found out, my stomach began having a Justin Bieber concert. I had to see it.

Anyways, let's cut to the chase: The movie was amazing. Amazing amazing amazing. 

Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss Everdeen perfectly. She gives this mixture of innocence and fierceness. 

And I loved the chemistry going on between Katniss and Peeta, and how Peeta did not have to save Katniss; but she saved him. The story wasn't the typical " weak" girl saved by a "strong" man. And that's what I loved about it. 

I also loved how unique the story was. It was just..genius. I mean, who would've thought about this idea? "Twelve districts sends two children between the ages of 12 and 18 to fight in the Arena. Which is a punishment inflicted by the powerful Capital for a rebellion that happened over 70 years before."

I'll stop here. I don't want to spoil the movie for you - if you haven't seen it. 

 I loved both the book and the movie. If you haven't seen it, then I recommend that you do. 

I'd rate this movie: 5/5