Safe Haven.

When in the small town of Southport in the southern United States there is a mysterious young woman, residents ask themselves what prompted her to start life in this isolated place. Beautiful, but introverted Katie works at a local restaurant, and clearly avoids making new friends. He manages to keep a distance until he meets Alex, a widowed store owner and father of two children. Despite herself, Katie has become increasingly involved in family life. But even the purest feeling did not change her past. The woman had good reason to change the identity and escape from Boston. She ran away from her husband who beat her. Now he must decide whether to continue living alone under a false name, or take a risk and fight for their own happiness.

The book is very interesting, it contains an interesting story about a very current topic that is domestic violence. I would like to recommend this book.

The Lucky One

"The Lucky One" tells the story of a man who served in the Marines and was on a mission in Iraq, but - as he admits - narrowly escaped death. Logan finds in fact completely by chance in the desert photo of a woman who has since become his talisman. At the urging of a friend who dies in a tragic accident, a man decides to find the woman in the picture. It turns out that she is a divorcee living in North Carolina, bringing up the ten-year son. Logan from the outset falls in love with a girl from a photo.

The book shows the hero of the struggle the most important thing for him- love. Of course, as always adversity to happiness main characters are facing adversity. The opposite of happiness, Logan and Beth is her ex-husband who is able to do anything to get her back. There is also another misfortune that is the image we have of Logan. Beth does not know he has a picture of her that belonged to her brother who died. He thinks that Logan is also guilty of the death of her brother. Fortunately, all problems will be solved and the characters are together.

I would like to recommend this book.

The Best of Me

Dawson Cole and Amanda Collier. The boy from the pits of social, raised in a family believed to be the worst, most vindictive, the most dangerous in the whole county of Pamlico. And the girl who wants to become a teacher. Differences of origin, upbringing, finally unfriendly people meant that these two can not be together, but we both very much wanted. Dawson, who in his youth accidentally killed a man, never get over it. He lives alone, working on oil rigs and repenting for past guilt. Amanda, even though she got married and had children, he feels unhappy. After years of old lovers they meet in the hometown on the occasion of the funeral of an old friend. The feeling is back together with his memories.

I think that the book is very interesting. The author presents  mature love between two people that adversity always separate. Unfortunately, the ending of the book is very sad. Dawson's dies. His death is the chance to live of another person - the son of his beloved.

The Longest Ride.

Another book by Nicholas Sparks is the longest ride.

Ira Levinson has had many years of life, before him - according to the diagnosis of doctors - just a few months. When run by his car is out of the icy route and rolls down the slope, immobilized him seriously injured Ira is reconciled to the inevitable. The chances that someone will appreciate covered with snow car, are close to zero. Ira does not count on any help, but it receives - from Ruth, who died nine years ago his wife, who appears in his mind so real that it almost can touch her. When you mention the time spent dramatic, but happy years, Ruth tries to awaken in him the will to survive.

Four months before Sophia learns lovable Luke, who is chivalrous way in its defense, when it is solicited by her former boyfriend. Mutual affection quickly turns into a deeper feeling, though the two share virtually everything. She is a final year student of art history, he left school to school. She still enjoys the charms carefree life on campus, it must be measured with the hard realities of life on the farm at risk of takeover by the bank. She is counting on getting a job in a museum in one of the great cities it - to win the rodeo competitions that will enable it to maintain the farm.

Purpose combines Ira Sophia and Luke when they try to save his car, and later when I visited him in the hospital. Thanks to Ira future Sophia and Luke is safe because inherit a huge fortune and thus can have a common future.

The book is ideal for romantics :)

A Walk to Remember.

I would like to tell you about one of my favorite books „A walk to remember” by Nicholas Sparks. This is one of my favorite books and the first that I read of this author.

The seventeen-years old boy, Landon Carter taught in the last year of high school in a small town in North Carolina. His father wants to Landon went on to study at the best university, but Landon is not thinking about the future, together with friends leads a carefree life. Meanwhile, the annual ball is approaching, Landon must appear on it, because it is the President of the student council, but does not have anyone to go with. All the girls have already been invited, except for one - Jamie Sullivan. It was a girl quite different than Landon, her father was a pastor, and his mother died in childbirth, leaving the Bible that Jamie always carried with him. At intervals, when all the students happily enjoying themselves, Jamie sat in the corner and read the Scriptures; He did not meet with people your own age, and often helped people visited the children at the orphanage. Landon had no choice, he invited Jamie. Their relationship, however, does not end at the ball, meet on school drama and spend with each other more and more time, but both are afraid to admit that they are in love. Only after exposing the Christmas arts profess their love, but Jamie hides a secret that will completely change their lives. The secret of this incurable disease the girl.

In my opinion, this book has the chance charm. He talks about feeling which connects the two young people who at such a young age must cope with a serious adversity.

THE THREE KINGS DAY IN SPAIN.

The most beloved tradition among children during Christmas in Spain are the Three Kings Day. Santa Claus is well known for giving gifts, but the stars in Spain are the three Kings Day. Those who followed a star to meet the King of Kings (Baby Jesus) and offer three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn in Bethlehem.

When December arrives, all children in Spain and Latin America begin to write their letters to the Three Kings or your favorite King Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They ask things they would like the morning of January 6, the day that gifts are distributed, and also have their behavior during the year. If children have been good, they receive gifts, but if they have been naughty receive a lump of coal.

Their Majesties travel by camels and because of this when they come of this, slow to reach Spain. Once here, they visit all the cities and towns, and hear the petitions of the children after the parade. On the night of the 5th, children put their shoes at the door before going to sleep, so the Kings know how many children live there. Also they get something to eat and drink Kings and water and grass for the camels.

On the morning of January 6, the Three Kings Day, children find their gifts in and out of her shoes. On January 6, the children play forward with their gifts of Kings again before starting school. If any member of the family used to give to another, it is typical to visit the homes of relatives and collect presents day. And this is the last day of the Christmas holidays in Spain.

New Year’s Eve and New Year in Spain.

On 31 December, the Spanish celebrate New Year's Eve, the last night of the year, with much joy and celebration, as a special day also the Christmas period. Usually a more open days in which the meetings are with family and / or friends. It is traditional that night wear red underwear to attract luck.

It dinner at home or in a restaurant, it is expected that at 12 least 1 minute television relayed the bells (the official from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid) and is attached to each of these with a grape luck. At the end of every toast with champagne and desires they are requested, and welcomes the coming year to all loved ones. Tonight is special, a night of fun and celebration for all ages.

On January 1st is a national holiday, New Year, in which absolutely nothing is open, the streets are deserted because most sleep after last night party. It is the first of the year and many New Year concerts are organized for those interested, in any corner of Spain. Many families are reunited that day to eat together and celebrate the first day of the year, and continue the festivities of Christmas.

Christmas lottery in Spain.

Very popular  Christmas tradition in Spain is the  Christmas Draw or Christmas lottery which takes place on December 22 from 9: 15h. This drawing is from 1812, when it took place in Cadiz, and for many Spaniards, is the activity that kicks off the Christmas celebrations. The draw will be held in the hall draws State Lotteries in Madrid and the maximum award is known as El Gordo. Although the draw is made in December, lottery tickets can be purchased in different administrations since July and the price is € 20 for each tenth. As we approach the month of November and during the Christmas period in lottery administrations of the different towns and cities of Spain are often created lines of people waiting to buy their tenth.

What is possibly the most famous Lottery Administration throughout the country and one of the most representative symbols of the Madrid Doña Manolita is located on Calle del Carmen de Madrid. Established in 1904 in San Bernardo Street, Doña Manolita annually welcomes hundreds of people willing to buy one or more lottery tickets in their establishment. Every year in this administration sold over 65 million tickets.

Christmas in Spain

Christmas dinner in Spain takes place every December 24. This dinner, on Christmas Day, is all a family ritual and is usually held in the homes of the Spaniards with the whole family.

Although the dishes vary according to each family and each area of Spain, one thing is always true: it is a very hearty dinner, where appetizers, main course, dessert and finally, a variety of sweets, including nougat there and marzipan. As for the starters, prawns and shrimp is a dish that is usually missing. The main course is usually some meat, from lamb to pork, and even turkey stuffing.

Furthermore, it is tradition that night the King of Spain issues a speech to all Spaniards, which is televised.

The day after Christmas dinner, that is, on December 25, is celebrated on Christmas Day. Although normal in Spain is giving gifts on Three Kings Day, subject to be discussed below, it is increasingly common among many families to be delivered this day, which is representative figure of Father Christmas or Santa Claus by influence of Anglo-Saxon culture. Christmas Day is common to continue meetings and family meals, the most common being the famous Christmas dinner will be held at noon.

There are certain regions of Spain, which like the December 25, celebrating 26, Boxing Day. It is also a family celebration in which the leftovers of the previous binges take advantage, for example preparing cannelloni with what's left over soup or stew.