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The Future of Us by Jay Asher

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Jul 04, 11

bookshelves: arc, my-bookshelf
Read in July, 2011

I was really excited to receive an early copy of this book because it's is going to be a movie and also because it has one of the most interesting premise (premises?) of all the upcoming 2011 books. I am so glad it did not disappoint!

First off, these authors are amazing! I have read all of their works and really enjoy their writing styles. So combine them and you get such a genuine real insightful characters, you can't help but love.

Second, I freaking LOVED all the 90's references. Dave Matthews, discmans, AOL, Dial-up all these things warmed my heart and took me to that place when they all felt so new to me. And then when they would bring up 2011 current trends: Glee, Netflix, Harry Potter... the reactions of the characters where too funny! Example future Emma wrote some status about Glee and Netflix, current Emma says:

"I have no idea what I'm talking about, but if Netflix and Glee equals my life, I'm hoping these are good things."

Third, I really liked Emma and Josh next door neighbor/best friend thing that had going on and how feeling complicated it. At times I wanted to slap Emma for being so dense, but some people really are scared of changes and I believe Emma is that type. Josh is so sweet and I so wish I had a next door neighbor like him growing up.

I recommend this book to ALL contemp young adult fiction fans, whether you grew up in the 90s or not, I think you would really enjoy this book!

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Reading Progress

07/03/2011 page 0
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07/04/2011 page 33
11.0% "Love all the 90s references! Friends, aol, new invention of caller ID, "crash into me" don't know what HP is lol"
07/04/2011 page 227
73.0% "Loving this. So many little things I laugh about to myself and the concept is so interesting"

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Meredith I'm excited for it! Glad to see you liked it! :)


Taylor Is it really going to be turned into a movie? Where'd you hear that? I am currently reading it.


Yani I heard it was going to be a movie before I even heard anything about the book at BEA


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Lea How were you able to get such and early copy?! That's amazing. Excited for this!


danielle. Oh, I didn't know this was going to be a movie. I wonder how that will turn out.


Taylor Augustine I am reading it now! I love it!!
Taylor Augustine--
www.123bookblogger.blogspot.com


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