Books, books, and more books

I have been waiting to write this post since we started this blog, but before you do, check out our brand new update on Our Lives! 

  

Either way, I have been waiting to write this post because I am such a bookworm. Book suggestions flow out of my brain like water out of a waterfall, if that makes any sense. Since the holidays are so close, and you know, who doesn't love a great book, I decided to share some of my favorite books with you.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

I read this book as part of a book club in my 8th grade English class, and I love the utter complexity of this book. It's about a character named Cady, or Candence, and so in her 15th summer at Beechwood Island, her family's island off of Martha's Vineyard she has an accident, and it's basically her journey through her recovery and remembering what happened. I love this book because it is so... intriguing, and it's so hard to wrap your brain around, and the writing is absolutely gorgeous, and it evokes such sorrow, and I honestly cried at the end. This book won the Goodreads Young Adult Fiction Award.

Confessions of a Murder Suspect  by James Patterson

I personally adore James Patterson because he is such an intricate writer, every single literary step he takes is so well thought out, and that is definitely demonstrated in this book. This book is about an elitist family in New York City, and stars a teen named Tandoori (no, she's not Indian, she's very white, her parents are just weird), or Tandy. One night, her parents are found murdered, and she and the rest of her family are found as suspects, and she becomes determined to prove she didn't do it. I love this book because it's like a map, you follow a trail to get to a destination. If you like this book, check out Confessions of a Private School Murder, the sequel.

A Blind Spot for Boys by Justina Chen

This book is really something. It follows Shana, a budding photographer whose father is going blind, and Quattro, a boy. Shana's father and her mother have a "Fifty by Fifty" list, meaning fifty places that they want to go before they both are older than fifty. When Shana's family receives the news that her father is going blind, they cash in their retirement money and ship off to Machu Picchu. Meanwhile, Shana bumps into Quattro, but is afraid to engage in a relationship with him because of her hiatus of dating. After her 22 year old boyfriend dumps her because of their unknown 6 year age difference, she is afraid to fall in love again. They somehow run into each other on Machu Picchu, and a huge tragedy brings them closer.

xoxo, 

Sophie

REALLY CUTE HOLIDAY COOKIES

Found on Buzzfeed.com

Today, I have found out that there are such things as emoji gingerbread men. At first, I was slightly creeped out because... well you know, they're emoji gingerbread men. But then I was like, "this is actually pretty cool" and I mean, look how cute they are:
More importantly, they are cute but also RELEVANT! I mean seriously, if you're feeling happy, eat a happy emoji, if you're lonely, eat a sad emoji.
YOU CAN EVEN MAKE A POOP EMOJI!
For the how-to on how to make these cookies, go here:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/raised-hands-emoji-ginger-bread-men-raised-hands-emoji#.hqBJGRDle
For a great gingerbread recipe go here:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/gingerbread-cookies-for-the-holidays-recipe.html

Found in Buzzfeed.com

My next cookie on the list is a freaking mini gingerbread house! I mean, how cute is this? I just ate lunch and now I'm getting even hungrier from these cute cookies!

Seeing as some of you may be Jewish, (as am I) these dreidel cookies are super adorable and a great addition to your latkes during your Hanukkah celebration.

Found on Buzzfeed.com

This: I'm like ?????????

All of these cute thingies have been found on buzzfeed.com (http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/cutest-holiday-cookies#.uk9pqM2Xm)
Enjoy your holidays, people!
xoxo,
Sophie

Life As We Know It Has Taken A Vacay

So as many of you may know, the people in school have been let out for winter break today, including me and Hallee. Although Hallee got to miss half of the day because she got sick... not that that's a good thing. I lived my day vicariously through the people who were actually excited, while I was slightly indifferent. I mean, if I'm sleeping through the day already, there's no point in being excited, right?
For the next two weeks I will be trying to sleep while trying to ignore my siblings, watch a lot of netflix, and sit around blogging on tumblr and on here. Maybe eat a little too.
As for Hallee, she has more...  important things to do if you know what I mean.
So, what I'm trying to say is that make sure you're having fun over break, and don't be as miserable as I probably will be...
xo
Sophie

Hello, World! (because we're cliché like that)

Here we are, two teens sitting in an apartment... alone. Our story is simple, we are just two people looking for a creative outlet, a way to express ourselves without the pressure of our peers looking down on us. Welcome to Lightlet, a place where digital meets print. Meet Hallee, the sarcastic, outspoken, age defying narcissist.  In reality, she's anything but, her cowriter can be a little mean. Meet Sophie, the admittedly (slightly) mean cowriter and co-creator of Lightlet. The loud, the opinionated, and the one who is not afraid to be herself. Together, they defy the world, word by word, letter by letter, through Lightlet.

The word Lightlet is originated from Sophie's imagination, by combining the words "light" and "outlet". Lightlet is our outlet, and the world is our oyster.

xoxo,

Sophie and Hallee