Life Lessons from Gayle Forman + GIVEAWAY

Sometimes, an author speaks to a generation because they just know all of the right things to say. They bring out the best in their readers, but they also provide some much needed wisdom in times of tragedy, heartbreak, or even bliss. That's what Gayle Forman does. She artfully weaves beautiful life lessons into her books, and teaches her readers a lot about life and love.

To celebrate the paperback release of Gayle's latest YA book, I Was Here, bloggers are sharing some of the many lessons they've learned from Gayle's books.

Soundtrack Saturday (6)

Hey there, everyone! It's time for another Soundtrack Saturday. Soundtrack Saturday is a meme that I created so I can share my love of books and music. It can be done a few different ways. You can either make a mini-book soundtrack that includes four songs, or you can be super creative and make a full playlist as your soundtrack. You can even create album art if you're great with graphics. It's always so much fun to see what everyone does with the meme.

So what do you have to do to participate in Soundtrack Saturday, right? It's kind of like any other meme, so there are a few rules.

• You can use my image or make one of your own.
• Please link me somewhere in your post.
• Create a soundtrack for your chosen book.
• Add your name to the link-up tool so others can find and read your post.
• Leave a comment on my blog post.

Soundtrack Saturday (5)

Alright, everyone! It's time for another Soundtrack Saturday.

Soundtrack Saturday is a meme that I created so I could share my love of books and music. I have a lot of songs that pop into my head when I'm reading, so it seemed appropriate.

To participate, all you have to do is pick a book that you've read and create a mini-soundtrack for it. Be sure to link me in your post, and add your post's link in the link-up tool so others can find it and see what you've been reading and listening to.

If you want to participate but need any help, feel free to ask me. I promise that I won't bite! You can also visit the meme's page here for more information on what to include.

Book Review: Where She Went

Title: Where She Went

Series: If I Stay

Author: Gayle Forman

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

Publication Date: April 5, 2011

It's been three years since Mia walked out of Adam's life.
And three years he's spent wondering why.
When their paths cross again in New York City, Adam and Mia are brought back together for one life-changing night.
Adam finally has the opportunity to ask Mia the questions that have been haunting him. But will a few hours in this magical city be enough to lay their past to rest, for good - or can you really have a second chance at first love?

Book Review: If I Stay

Title: If I Stay

Series: If I Stay

Author: Gayle Forman

Publisher: Dutton Books

Publication Date: April 2, 2009

Format: Hardcover

Source: Purchased from Amazon

Just listen, Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.

I open my eyes wide now.
I sit up as much as I can.

And I listen.

Stay, he says.

Choices. Seventeen-year-old Mia is faced with some tough ones: Stay true to her first love—music—even if it means losing her boyfriend and leaving her family and friends behind?

Then one February morning Mia goes for a drive with her family, and in an instant, everything changes. Suddenly, all the choices are gone, except one. And it's the only one that matters. If I Stay is a heartachingly beautiful book about the power of love, the true meaning of family, and the choices we all make.