Trailer for the New Romeo and Juliet Film (2013)

Words cannot describe how excited I am for this movie. As much as I ridicule these two star-crossed lovers, a part of my heart will always love their heartbreaking tale. Not to mention Douglas Booth is gorgeous, and this film has an all around amazing cast. 

"Give me my Romeo; 
and, when he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, 
and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night."

*withers on the floor and melts into a pathetic puddle of nothingness*

I've probably watched this trailer a dozen times now. Who else is excited for this timeless tragedy? 

A Reader's Review of The Great Gatsby Movie (2013)

The Music: 
The movie's soundtrack is incredible. Every song fits the scene perfectly. Many complained that the music was much too modern for a movie set in the '20s, but I loved how the producers mixed in old tunes with the pulsing beats of new, 21st century music. In a way, the blend of the two eras highlighted the timeless essence of the story. It brought the story to life in a whole new way.

The Casting:
Leonardo DiCaprio became Gatsby. I honestly couldn't have picked a more perfect man to play the elusive, captivating millionaire. Maguire did an excellent job of playing the outsider, watching the world move around him. Everyone was wonderful, from Tom to Daisy. 

The Effects/Settings:
I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen. The scenery, vivid colors, and incredible costumes 
captured my attention immediately. Gatsby's home and parties were absolutely breathtaking. WHY was I not born in this era? I can't get enough of it.

The Plot:
The movie follows the book very closely. I was happy to see that there were very few deviations from the original story. 

Honestly, nothing about the film itself stood out to me. The one thing I will complain about are the wannabe hipsters that populate every theater. Just because this book was assigned reading in school doesn't mean that every high schooler out there should pretend to love it. If one more person claims to love this story when they haven't even heard of the book, I'm going to scream.

I loved the movie. I was enchanted by the beauty and insanity of the twenties. I fell in love with the characters all over again. The accuracy and effects were impressive, and the cinematography will capture even the most reluctant movie-goer's attention. I'll definitely be watching this one more than once.

Go see it. Now, old sport. 

E-Readers vs Hard Copies - The Verdict of an Avid Reader

For the longest time, no one hated the concept of reading novels on an electronic reader more than I did. I'm what you'd probably call a classic reader: I need the feel of pages between my fingers, the smell of a freshly printed book. I balked at the idea of doing away with such an integral part of my reading experience.

Then sites such as Netgalley and Edelweiss came along. These websites allow reviewers to apply for review copies electronically. Of course I wanted to hop on board immediately. My hands were itching to obtain so many available ARCs.

More and more authors have begun to reach out to bloggers via electronic sources. In fact, some books are not even being printed as hard copies. By not giving into the electronic wave of reading, I was missing out on potential favorites and best-sellers.

As a reviewer and a self-proclaimed bibliophile, I pride myself on being able to keep up with the newest and hottest releases in young adult literature. However, as electronic readers have grown in popularity, I have found myself on the outside. I began to feel disconnected, and I wondered what I was missing out on.

I received my first Kindle as a Christmas gift this past year. And now I'm in love.

I know, I know, I never thought I'd say this either, but my Kindle has opened so many new doors for me as a reader and a reviewer. Authors can now send me review copies of their novels in a cost-effective and timely manner. I can purchase electronic books on Amazon and receive them within a matter of seconds, often at a lower cost.

Don't get me wrong: I will always adore hard copies. I will continue to add to my physical bookshelves, and I will purchase all of my favorites in paperback or hardcover form. However, I am no longer against the world of electronic novels. If anything, I have begun to embrace the advancement. I now appreciate the ease and efficiency of the process, and I believe it has helped me to become a more avid and dedicated reader/reviewer.

I'd highly recommend any of Amazon's electronic readers, from the Kindle Fire to the older versions. It will revolutionize your reading experience.

Bloggers and Authors: Win a Free Month of Advertising on The Reading Addict

Over the next few months, The Reading Addict will be hosting ads for other book bloggers and authors. A new post relating the details on pricing for these ads will be up within the next week! 

As a trial, I will be offering a free month of ad space on my blog to one lucky author or blogger. To apply for this ad space, simply fill out the form below! 

Details on the Ad Space: 
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-The ad will be uploaded on May 1st and run until June 1st
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