Stacking the Shelves #5

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Didn't get a lot of books but got other book related goodies!

From Amazon

• Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2012
• Pure (Convent #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Kindle) *Goodreads*

From ITunes

• A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire #3) by George R.R. Martin (Audiobook) *Goodreads*

I got the yearbook because I heard it is a must have for anyone who wants anything to do with publishing. Even though I have story ideas swimming around in my head, some more developed than others, I don't feel in a position to take writing seriously yet. However, I am considering taking up proofreading as something to do over summer. It may look good in the future. Plus the guide has a list of publishing companies in the UK and overseas; it is pretty useful.

I have read Half-Blood but, unfortunately, it didn't live up to all the hype it was receiving. It felt like I was re-reading Vampire Academy in places with the character names changed. I didn't like that. However it intrigued me enough to want to continue the series so I haven't completely given up yet.

I really want to read A Song of Ice and Fire series, however they take some getting through. I find it hard to stick to one book for so long. I have decided to get through them via audio book. I can then read another book at the same time, and listen to the audio while doing other things. It is not cheap and will probably take longer for me to read, but it works for me. 

The Making of Harry Potter: WB Studio Tour

On Monday, I travelled to Leavesden Studios for the Harry Potter Studio Tour. It was amazing! I got to see lots of props and the sets; walking through the Great Hall was so cool! There was also a green screen experience where you got to ride a broom and fly in the Ford Anglia; it was a long queue but worth the wait. And as for the gift shop; it had everything you could want from Harry Potter. We went and explored it extensively. Unfortunately, everything was really expensive so I couldn't get everything that I wanted, but I didn't leave empty handed.

• The Official Guide
• A photo of me riding a broom over Hogwarts. - I also got a photo of my friend and I in the Ford Anglia as well.
• Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans - My friend and I had fun eating these. She kept getting all the disgusting ones. :D
• A pygmy puff. - He is called Jerald (my friend named him). He helps me with writing blog posts. 
• Snape's Wand - There are so many characters wands to choose from. I went with my favourite character.
• A Slytherin T-shirt - I have always been in Slytherin. I was so happy when I got put into Slytherin on Pottermore. I am going to be wearing it to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida, when I visit in July. 

What did you get this week?

Becky