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March 18

Milly marked as to-read:
Nothing but Ghosts (Hardcover)
by Beth Kephart (Goodreads Author)

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Milly marked as to-read:
Need (Need, #1)
by Carrie Jones (Goodreads Author)

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Milly marked as to-read:
Eyes Like Stars (Théâtre Illuminata, #1)
by Lisa Mantchev (Goodreads Author)

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Milly took the Never-Ending Book Quiz.

questions answered:	169
correct:	103 (60.9%)
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best streak:	12
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Milly made a comment in the group THE JAMES MASON CLASSIC BRITISH BOOK CLUB—WHAT ARE YOU READING AND WHY!! topic:

Milly wrote: "I am reading (and loving) War and Peace. Why? Because it has been sitting on my 'to-read' list far l...more "

March 16

Milly gave

to:
The Naming: The First Book of Pellinor (Paperback)
by Alison Croggon

bookshelves: 13u-books---loved-or-not-, ownage---meaning-i-own-them---, read-agains

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Milly said: "A slave. That is what Maerad has been for the majority of her life. In Gilman's cot, a rough and tumble place where the only reason she has lived as long as she has is because the slaves there are convinced that Maerad is a witch...and Gilman thinks ...more "

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Orphan at My Door: The Home Child Diary of Victoria Cope (Dear Canada)
by Jean Little

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Milly said: " This was my favorite book of all of the Dear Canada Series. Quite honestly, I still love it. It has such a good, strong story to it,and the characters are very well developed. The historic factor was also something that attracted me, like all of th...more "

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Milly gave

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Ithaka (Hardcover)
by Adele Geras

bookshelves: 13u-books---loved-or-not-, classics, never-agains

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Milly said: " This book was such a let down for me after reading the book the preceded it. Troy was amazing. I loved it. I was so excited to read this book which I was told was the sequel type thing. Um. No. Not what I expected, and it made me very, very disappo...more "

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Milly gave

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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years, #1)
by Gregory Maguire

bookshelves: read-agains, very-much-adult

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Milly said: "Let me say that I was obsessed with the musical before I ever read the book(s). I know all the lyrics, all the jokes, one-liners. I know this musical like no other, even some of those that I have preformed in. So I saw the musical before I read the b...more Let me say that I was obsessed with the musical before I ever read the book(s). I know all the lyrics, all the jokes, one-liners. I know this musical like no other, even some of those that I have preformed in. So I saw the musical before I read the book, so it has greatly influenced my opinion on it…just saying.

I had issues with the book… as so many do. (Ah ha. I have been caught already making Wicked quotes.) The idea is so intriguing, the way it was written was…different. Yes, I know that they changed the musical a lot from the book, and perhaps that is why the two seem like two different stories.

What I liked about the book was just that; the book, the story, the idea that perhaps the Wicked Witch of the West was not wicked. That perhaps she was a real person who struggled with her identity, her love, and the color of her skin.

But, “just wait a clock tick” (oohh…)

What I did not like was where the book went. Sometimes it was choppy and slow, other times it was confusing and jarring. I also was confused because I did see the musical first, so I had a hard time letting some of the characters be different, and letting them stray off of the well-worn path that I thought was behind-the-scenes Oz.

However, overall, the story is good, the writing is well-done, and the idea commendable.

Ever wonder why the Wicked Witch of the West was wicked? This novel tells the story. Because, behind the cute story, there is more. Way more.

Elphaba is the witch that everybody loves to hate. Even in Oz. She is difference, green, has magic powers that make her an outsider. Her sister is an invalid. Water must not come near her. Her parents hate her. They call her names like ‘little frog’ and ‘lizard girl’. She has endured much growing up, and continues to fight her way through life.

She wants to get more rights for the Animals, the Munchkinlanders, the people of Oz. It does not mean that everybody agrees with her.

What would you do if you stood out so vividly, when you have something to say?

This novel explores the gaps that were left open in the Witch’s life, and everything in between. We now know the why- and the who.(less) "

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Milly added The Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor (Pellinor Series) to the book list What Kind of Ending Was That?

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Milly's favorite quotes

"Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out."
— J.K. Rowling

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"But before he went loopy he was the life and soul of the party," said Fred. "He used to down an entire bottle of firewhiskey, then run onto the dance floor, hoist up his robes, and start pulling bunches of flowers out of his--"
"Yes, he sounds like a real charmer," said Hermione, while Harry roared with laughter.
"Never married, for some reason," said Ron."
— J.K. Rowling

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"Mr. Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business.

Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony, and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git.

Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor.

Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball."
— J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)

tags: humor

832 people liked it

"Give her hell from us, Peeves."
— J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)

tags: mischief

379 people liked it

"Good day now, Potty...Weasel King.""
— J.K. Rowling

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Milly's writing

Emma's Party (Literature & Fiction)

6 chapters — updated 16 days ago, 11:58AM

description: Three Hills is a pretty normal small town in rural Alberta. Especially the high school girls, like Emma and Geneva, two popular grade tens who love life, friendship, and being best friends. Life is great for both of them, especially Emma, the princess of the school, queen of dance and goddess to all of the male specimens. And Geneva is always by her side. That changes when a new girl is thrust into the school. She is quiet, mousey and not all that pretty. However, under her timid shell hides a mystery so compelling that Geneva feels the need to help the girl that has strayed into Emma’s territory. Fireworks result of Geneva’s decision, on all sides, until a tragedy forces fate’s hand. What do you do when life, love, and the bond between friends is questionable? What do you do when you arrive at Emma’s Party?

Battle of The Sun (Poetry)

1 chapters — updated 16 days ago, 11:51AM

description: Poem I wrote for English.

Milly's groups (recent posts)

What's The Name of That Book??? — 1480 members — last activity 3 hours, 51 min ago
Can't remember the title of a book you read a while back? Come post a description on our message board and we can try to help each other out.

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Author Support Group — 67 members — last activity 19 days ago, 05:24PM
Group for authors to help authors

Because I like to rant about books — 19 members — last activity Jan 26, 2010 07:28PM
So if you are mad, in love, obsessed, hate, think is stupid or any other reason why you need to get into a rant about a book this is the group to join...more

Girls' Book Club — 40 members — last activity 7 hours, 57 min ago
We discuss popular fiction books, as well as any other topics the members bring up, such as homework (we hate it).

Virtual Book Blast from PPS — 87 members — last activity 1 day ago, 10:48PM
*Calling All Readers* - YOU are the WINNER!
This is your chance to win books & mingle with your favorite Author.

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Author Sharon Roni Ellis /New Book Release "Seeing The Liberty, The Journey of Eve's Daughter"/ Meet and Greet / Coffee and Hello!
Author appearance, May 08, 2010 01:30PM
New Book release! "Seeing The Liberty; The Journey Of Eve's Daughter"/ ISBN # 9781615798520, Barnes & Noble Firewheel Mall, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland TX, La Porte City, IA, The United States
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