Cinder(ella!)

So general news - I'm pretty close to finishing a couple books in the next week, so look for more reviews soon! But Nanowrimo is in full swing, and I've managed to keep on track every day, so it's taking me a bit longer than usual. The upside is that Nanowrimo is in full swing and I've managed to keep on track every day! LOL But really, Poehler was write  right - writing IS hard. But when you plan a little and take risks a lot, and just keep going, it's kind of a blast! Seriously, if you are ever in a rut on finding a book to read because they aren't quite what you are looking for, maybe it's a sign that you need to create it instead. I think some famous Literature writer person said something to that affect as well, but I don't remember who or what they said exactly.

In other news!

Cinderella, guys!

Okay, so little known fact. I grew up with a collection of Cinderella stories. I inherited it, but was extremely proud of it (even though I was admittedly more of a Sleeping Beauty fan when I was younger. But whatevs. I've learned the err of my ways. Cute songs but creepy premise. Haha.) I still have all the books, and some are super old, so I should probably take pics and share them so you can all admire these things... anyway, if you've been on the internets and have girly friends, you probably know that there is a live-action Disney Cinderella coming out (eventually?)! Here's the trailer, or in this case since they assume you know the whole story anyway, I'm considering it a mini-movie:

They seriously hold nothing back. It's more of an "enjoy the ride, not the destination" story, I would guess... Regardless, I will likely be watching this one in theaters, because reasons. Although I haven't owned a copy of the Disney animated movie (the biggest weakness of my collection admittedly) since I was a little kid. True story.

If you are looking to enjoy some Cinderella goodness while waiting for the movie, there are so many versions (for the record, I did not give Ella Enchanted the time of day), I'm going to recommend Cinder. by Marissa Meyer.

It's an inventive, futuristic, slightly dystopian take on the classic tale, so pretty much a YA-reader's dream come true. (Bibbity-bobbity-boo!) I did enjoy it a lot, but it is a series, as much of YA is anymore, but alas I have not attempted the rest of the books yet. I think it goes Little Red Riding Hood and then Rapunzel, for what it's worth.

P.S.- I just realized it's a red glass slipper on her foot in the cover. Can I just say that is sooo wrong! It's not Wizard of Oz, geez!