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I'm not going to give this a proper review because we all know the 'Harry Potter' series is incredible, the third book just so happened to be my favourite, so instead I'm going to use my review space to put down things I forgot about since my last reading, when I was a child, and any questions I have.

I forgot:
* Harry did not teach Arthur how to use the telephone well.
* RON CREATED THE SAYING "DON'T LET THE MUGGLES GET YOU DOWN", I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FANDOM!
* Harry Potter is no longer PG, it's 13+ now. The word, Bitch, has been used.
* It has only been two years but Tom, the Leaky Cauldron landlord, went from with teeth to toothless and tall. What's his story?
*Florean Fortescue is the man, helping with homework and giving out free ice cream sundaes. He rules.
* When Trewlany told Parvati to beware a red haired man and she moved away from Ron, I died! JK FORESHADOWING THE YULE BALL AND HER HAVING AN AWFUL TIME WITH RON IS AMAZING!
* "Oooh, no, Harry, remember your tea leaves!" I want that on a t-shirt! I love Lavender and Parvati as they are me in any horoscope scenario.
* Harry Potter! You treat Colin Creevey kindly! THAT BOY IS TOO CUTE FOR THIS WORLD!
* Although Trewlany is right in most of her predictions, no matter how vague or late it is, I do love how Professor McGonagall is so done with her.
* Literally Hermione is completely correct in informing McGonagall about the Firebolt but it's the fact she can never communicate to the boys first and always has to run to a teacher. I'm not surprised that they fall out with her the most.
* Harry is falling for an older woman, remember that.
* The fact that Hermione is again getting an adult to speak for her to the boys without communicating herself is extremely annoying, though Ron was mega petty the night before.
* Wow Harry and Ron, you guys really forgot about the defenseless creature over the broomstick... wow.
* Wow Harry and Ron, you forgot about the defenseless creature over your own dumb antics again! wow.
* Bitch slap Draco, you're doing amazing sweetie.
* "Oh, it was Malfoy, I was thinking about him and I lost track of things!" - Dramione shippers scream
* Harry and Hermione adventure, it's a Harry and Hermione episode!
* Dumbledore solves everything? No, Harry, you do. Have faith in yourself, for God's sake man.
* Dumbledore is a massive troll and I live for it.
* How convenient that Hermione gave back her time turner. Not.

Questions:
1. Why does the film refuse to acknowledge the rule 'no magic outside Hogwarts' unless convenient to the plot? Harry can just be using a torch and reading at the beginning and it's still interesting than his wand.
2. Why do all children in books have loose floorboards? Someone must notice eventually and how do the children even find them?
3. What the hell Hermione? Why would Harry blow up his aunt on purpose? Aren't you best friends? Wouldn't you think better of him?
4. How did Ron get away with the school pets rule? Scabbers is a rat and that wasn't on the first year list but also how did Percy ever want to go against school rules by bringing his pet rat in the first place as it used to be his?
5. Why did drunk Hagrid do a 180-degree jump in personality after dunking his head into water? No one gets sobered or effected that quickly.
6. Why would anyone think that Snape is a good man when he is a massive penis to Hermione and Neville? Yes, bullying students makes sense with his troubled past and he can still be a good person underneath, NOT!
7. Why would Malfoy know about Sirius Black and his connection to Harry? It has nothing to do with Lucius so how did he find out and want to tell Draco?
8. Why does everyone laugh when they find out that Professor Snape scares Neville? That's terrifying that a teacher has done that to him.
9. Why would Harry think Snape would poison Lupin? Everyone would know it was Snape. You dumb Potter.
10. Why would they allow playing Quidditch in a storm? That's idiotic.
11. Hermione, why would you add pain to injury by dumping Harry's broomstick on his bed? Like someone has to clean it up and Harry didn't need that either.
12. How did Fred and George get into the Marauder's Map? Did the map know Fred and George were fellow pranksters so told them?
13. Why didn't Harry take the invisibility cloak with him on his first trip to Hogsmeade? He knows if he is caught there he is in SO much trouble.
14. Why are you stalking Hermione's timetable Ron? Huh?
15. Surely Hermione can go back in time and find another place to study and catch up but also how does anyone think she can do all this work? A general human body would break.
16. How did Lupin know that the map was with Filch before?
17. When Hermione slapped Draco, was this one of the many moments where Ron fell for Hermione?
18. So how did Hermione's yelling at Trewlany go down with Parvati and Lavender as they sleep in the same dorm?
19. Did everyone have to lose their minds over Quidittich? There's a reason why Gryffindor and Slytherin have such a stereotype to hate each other and it's because of this sport.
20. How do you expect any student to do an Astronomy exam at midnight and then be awake enough for 9 o'clock to do another exam? Bad education and planning.
21. Why didn't Lupin take the Marauders Map with him to prove a point? Why did he leave it behind without thinking that someone might find it?
22. Why can't Sirius ever be happy for more than thirty seconds?
23. Snape is such a penis, why does anyone think he is a victim?
24. Why can't Lupin be happy for more than thirty seconds?

I'm not going to give this a proper review because we all know the 'Harry Potter' series is incredible so instead, I'm going to use my review space to put down things I forgot about since my last reading, when I was a child, and any questions I have.

I forgot:
* Harry is complaining how he has to spend an evening pretending he doesn't exist but he gets to be in his room. I would kill for that. Dudley has to pretend he is interested in boring adult conversations at twelve years old.
* Though I guess everyone forgetting your birthday is depressing.
* Dobby is the worst at convincing people.
* Ginny doesn't annoy me, bless her. She's just got a massive crush on her brother's best friend and has her first year ruined.
* Draco talks about Harry so much that even his own father doesn't care or want to know and he serves the man who wants him dead.
* Gilderoy lockhart wears 'forget-me-not blue robes'. He makes people forget and ends up forgetting himself. CLEVER.
* "Snape looked as though Christmas has been canceled". Also, Snape is played by Alan Rickman who played the Sherriff in Robin Hood who says Christmas is canceled. Okay. I'm reaching here.
* The amount wizard hats are mentioned in the book, I forget that in the film nobody hardly wears them. It's better this way.
* Had to search up what Eton was because that is not a memorable English boarding school and it made no sense when Justin said it randomly.
* With Ron's wand so broken, they're lucky exams are canceled that year or Ron would have failed and been expelled.
* That Hagrid is a sass master and I live for it. Also, Hagrid is adorably loyal.
* Harry snoops into people's envelopes. What are you, some kind of heathen? No wonder everyone suspects you, you brat.
* "All enemies of the heir, beware! You'll be next, Mudbloods." And then Draco got punched in the face for being a purist, as no one would let that comment fly.
* "Harry privately felt he'd rather face Slytherin's legendary monster than have Snape catch him robbing his office." lol. There is so much foreshadowing in this book and I love it.
* Lockhart celebrating Valentine's Day, that was brilliant.
* Ginny's story in this book is a massive metaphor for internet safety basically.
* I thought Lucius Malfoy gave Ginny the diary to be a) a massive penis and b) carry out what Lord Voldermort wanted him to do. Not that he was doing all of this to get back at Arthur for his Muggle Protection Act. Petty beyond belief.
* It was sweet that Harry remembered Dobby but Dobby gives shit clues.
* That Ron is a savage and I love it.

Questions:
1. I thought (from the last book) that Vernon was blonde but he has a black mustache in this book? How does that work?
2. I won't hold Dobby being loud against him because he didn't know about the dinner party or did he?
3. Still don't understand how "D-Diagon A-Alley" can be mistaken for Knockturn Alley?
4. Why, in the film, did Hermione fix Harry's glasses? Mrs. Weasley is the one who does it in the second book and in the first book, his glasses weren't even broken. What was the point for Hermione to do it twice, especially when there is a rule on no magic outside of Hogwarts?
5. Why didn't Ron and Harry think to send an owl to Hogwarts? Why did Ron jump from 1 to 100 real quick? I understand it leads to Ron's wand getting broke and being on rocky ground with rule breaking but still.
6. Why did Hermione get angry for Ron and Harry driving the car to Hogwarts? Percy has a reason because it's embarrassing for him and his parents but Hermione literally has no motivation or purpose other than breaking rules is a no no with her.
7. Why does Harry not know what a Howler is? Someone must have received it last year.
8. So the earmuffs completely cover your ears in the book so you can't hear the mandrakes cries because it would make you faint if you did but then in the film, they could hear still? These earmuffs are useless.
9. How can Hermione be so stupid about Gilderoy Lockhart? I understand the crush but didn't Snape or Quirrell teach her anything about incapable and bad teachers?
10. Filch may be horrible but he is right to be angry about mud being trekked over the castle. It's really rude but on the other hand, why is Filch the only caretaker? The castle is massive, he should have help!
11. Why did Snape come to the meeting about Noris when Harry, Ron and Hermione aren't his students and it had nothing to do with him?
12. Why in the films did they make it McGonagall tell them the legend of the Chamber of Secrets? Binns was a better choice!
13. Harry saw a spider in Tom Riddle's memory but what can he hear voices of? Snakes. And who can only hear the Basilisk? Him. Like how hasn't he put two and two together?

I'm not going to give this a proper review because we all know the 'Harry Potter' series is incredible, the first and third book just so happen to be my favourites, so instead I'm going to use my review space to put down things I forgot about since my last reading, when I was a child, and any questions I have.

I forgot that:
* the Dursleys were blonde (i wasn't expecting ginger or dark hair but blonde didn't seem right)
* Hagrid kisses McGonagall on the cheek at Christmas (well done, my giant man)
* that in the film they didn't really get rid of the dragon, so what happened to it?
* that Hagrid got drunk and told Quirrell the truth about Fluffy (i wasn't expecting that)
* that Ron didn't get into trouble and doesn't go with Harry and Hermione to the Forbidden Forest
* how many times Harry is out of bed (when does this kid sleep?)
* that Snape actively tried to save Harry in this one
* that Harry Potter is a sass master troll (i live for it)

Questions:
1) Why did Hagrid not go to the Astronomy Tower himself to deliver the dragon to Charlie's friends instead of risking Harry and Hermione?
2) Why didn't Hagrid tell the truth about the dragon when Harry and Hermione got into trouble?
3) When did Hagrid find out about Harry's invisible cloak or did Harry put it on when they left Hagrid with the dragon? Also, if that's the case how did Hagrid think Harry and Hermione were going to get Norbert up to that Tower without getting caught?
4) If Astronomy is at midnight and their detention is at half eleven (p.m.), when do these eleven-year-old kids sleep? Eight hours or less is not good for them, neither is getting up in the middle of the night for two hours.
5) James Potter saved Snape's life? w h e n ?

'Feel Good 101' by Emma Blackery, is a book that tells you from the get-go that it won't change your life but that it might help you to do it yourself but did it? The marketing for this book makes it seem like a "self-help/advice book" but doesn't stick to that title or genre, it basically being an autobiography of Emma Blackery's life with the occasional life lesson morals. This becomes evident when the chapter about self-worth is the one Blackery states wanting to spend the shortest amount of time writing about. This can be argued to be expected in a "YouTuber" book but I thought the cover or blurb would have hinted towards it more. Though, this isn't a complaint as I bought this book because of Blackery and was generally intrigued by her nonchronological, relatable backstory told in her usual, loveable way. This book would clearly be an inspiration to any up-coming musician or other in show business.

Blackery points out that she is not in any place to give advice; simply using her years of knowledge to advise her younger target audience. This shows as she guides and tells her reader the stereotypical show business advice; to make connections, not to take rejection too harshly and never giving up. It can be used again in different career paths but it's also very clear who she is writing to in the main portion of her career chapters. This point about not being in a place of advice giving carries on with Blackery's advice on bullying, which could be summed up to 'tell someone and don't worry, in a few years the bullies will be gone' and not being helpful at all. However, do not let this deter you from reading, Emma does write from personal experience with a comforting big sister approach to multiple other topics such as relationships, education, and employment. Personally, I found her CV tips very helpful.

Finally, if you enjoyed this book, let me introduce you to another. 'Feel Good 101' heavily reminded me of Miranda Hart's autobiography ('Is it Just Me?') which is also partially big sisterly advice, comedy, and anecdotes. If you enjoyed this book, and like Hart's work, then I say add it to your reading pile.

When I was a young teenager, I picked up this series and devoured it! For some reason after book five or six I put it down and forgot about it? I don't know what past me was thinking! Since then I re-found it in Waterstones and decided to start from the beginning so I wouldn't get confused and I have fallen in love with it again.

It has the best beats of comedy, always making me chuckle. It has sarcasm and good twists. I love the best friend and big brotherly relationship between Stephanie and Skulduggery, the introduction of Tanith, the mysterious China and all of the little details Landy has put into this world. It is definitely worth a read, no matter what age you are. Onto book two!

So I read a review that gave this book one star and whilst I agreed on some of their points, I found that review was unfair. This book doesn't advertise itself as something it's not, it is clearly a semi-bibliographical, advice book and it never suggests otherwise.

If you enjoy Dodie's content, then I highly recommend this book. Her video style translates well to the book format, keeping it light-hearted in some aspects and seriously educated in others while keeping Dodie's tone throughout. I'm nearly twenty-one and still learnt something from her book! Maybe I am in that "young" target audience that reviewer mentioned this book was solely for but I'm teetering on the edge of it. Dodie covers mental health, sex, relationships, a few recipes and alcohol - all which I found interesting on her take of. The reviewer mentions that she has talked about all these topics in her videos before but as someone who has only been watching for two years, I hadn't heard all of them and that it is a good thing she's re-telling some of them. Not everyone has been a fan since day one of her channel and I appreciate her going back to tell stories for even the beginners instead of the die-hard fans alone.

I personally would recommend this book for all Dodie fans, as it's a lovely addition to your bookcase.

This is the first memoir book of Carrie Fisher's that I have read and after reading it, I will definitely be checking out her other books! Before Carrie Fisher's death, I was intrigued by 'The Princess Diarist' due to being a lover of Princess Leia, the Star Wars films and liked knowing what goes on behind the scenes. Headlines that said this book also revealed Harrison Ford's and Fisher's relationship intrigued me further but it was sadly only after her death that I finally got a chance to read it.

It was a strange read for myself as she wrote this around the time of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, so it had a time stamp, but she also made mentions to her imaginary eulogy or if her mother died which was saddening to read and borderline alarming on what I knew. Fisher also wrote on fans, her early career, family and Comic-Con or events like Comic-Con which her responses to I wasn't expecting. She surprised me with her views on fans and the role they play, something I never considered from any celebrity, let alone her and made it an interesting read.

While I found some of the beginning chapters long, after reading the diary entries, I understood the need for that structure. Fisher needed to give plenty of explanation on what had happened previously and during the time of the diary or the reader would have been confused if thrown head first into it. Despite the chapter's length, I did enjoy reading about how she got the legendary role and how she got into show business, due to me not knowing as much about Carrie Fisher compared to other's. A recommended read for fans of Carrie Fisher and Star Wars.

i read the first collection last year, after getting into this style of poetry with rupi kaur's 'milk and honey'. being a big lover of fairytales, i was drawn into amanda lovelace's books and when seeing the second one had come out immediately bought it. i didn't finish 'the witch doesn't burn in this one' as quickly as i finished 'the princess saves herself in this one' - i guess i love princesses more but i enjoyed them both equally and found multiple poems that just made me put the book down and go into a 'w o w' state. i would highly recommend it.

Before I read this book, I watched the film and may I first say, both adaptations are brilliant on their own. They shouldn't be compared (but will be in this review) as they have their own stories to tell and do so in their own way. I understand it must be difficult to make a film about letters being sent back and forth without having to change concepts of the story but as the filmmakers changed so much of the book, I say better to consume and review separately.

So what should you come to expect in this book or film? What sets them apart?

If you prefer a realistic period drama, watch the film. It demands to remain true to historical pieces before it and is somewhat lighthearted compared to the book. If you prefer a more dramatic period drama, read the book. It never stops with its dramatic turns and twists, strange devices and unique characters. The letter style suits the book more, even if the reader might feel spoonfed sometimes, and less so in the film which focuses on flashbacks for storytelling.

If you prefer more prominent romantic leads, watch the film. The love interests play more of a role in this adaptation and you see more of their character arcs but if you prefer just Juliet's independent story, then read the book.

Read or watch the other adaptation to see a completely different side of characters such as Amelia, Kit and Mark and get introduced to or watch disappear characters like Susan, Sophie and John Booker. To read after was offputting slightly as you almost believed you read the wrong name beside 'that' piece of dialogue.

I hope this helps you in your final decision of which order to consume them and that you enjoy them both for what they are.

'The Lizzie Bennet Diaries' was a YouTube Series from 2011 to 2012, a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice set on YouTube! When I found out there were accompanying books, I didn't immediately jump to get one. This book was worth what I paid for it, which was 6 pounds including shipping, but not 25 dollars (18 pounds)!!! You truly have to be a strong LBD fan to pay that amount. I recommend checking Amazon for second-hand deals.

Back to the review, finding out more about your favourite characters through Lizzie's eyes and when the camera was off, made for an interesting read. You find out more about Lizzie falling for Darcy, her family dynamic, Charlotte's troubles and getting unanswered questions answered. The family theme is stronger in the book than in the videos which made me entirely rethink my opinion on the Lizzie vs. Lydia arc, you find out more about these girls opinion and why they did what they did. It all helps to make the LBD universe bigger.

However, I strongly recommend reading with the videos. The videos are all on YouTube so easy access and while I watched the videos whenever I fancied, there were parts in the book that felt missing because they were in the videos, much like the other way round. I wished Su and Rorick had written in when each video had been uploaded, it would save me having to do it myself because reading and watching them side by side better the experience.