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J-Lynn is currently reading

	07/30 J-Lynn is currently reading: Building Academic Language: Essential Practices for Content Classrooms, Grades 5-12 (Jossey-Bass Teacher) by Jeff Zwiers bookshelves: currently-reading, teacher-resources	my rating:
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	07/30 J-Lynn is currently reading: Biting Silence (Mass Market Paperback) by Arturo Von Vacono bookshelves: adult-books, currently-reading	my rating:
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	07/02 J-Lynn is currently reading: Serenity: Better Days #2 (comic) by Brett Matthews, Joss Whedon, Will Conrad bookshelves: currently-reading, graphic-novels, science-fiction	my rating:
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August 18

J-Lynn added Alanna: The First Adventure to the book list Best Kick-Ass Fantasy Female Characters From YA and Childrens
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August 12

J-Lynn gave

to:
Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean (Vampirates)
by Justin Somper
bookshelves: asian-kid-and-ya-lit, fantasy, horror-supernatural, multicultural-kid-and-ya-lit, science-fiction, strong-girls-and-women, young-adult-and-adolescent-lit

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J-Lynn said: "This book was fun. It reminded me of the old pirate stories I read as a kid. I like the fact that the book reads like historical fiction but is set in the future--an interesting approach to science fiction. I also liked the split story following t...more "

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August 11

J-Lynn made a comment in the group YA Book Club—Sequels? topic:

J-Lynn wrote: "I have City of Ashes sitting at my desk right now and am looking forward to getting into it later th...more "

J-Lynn made a comment in the group YA Book Club—Final Reactions topic:

J-Lynn wrote: "I liked it. I will follow it into the second book. I think the YA market is flooded with a lot of ...more "

August 10

J-Lynn made a comment in the group YA Book Club—Clary and Jace's Relationship topic:

J-Lynn wrote: "***Spoilers***
I agree with PandaRanda that the relationship with Jace and Clary wasn't out of nowh...more "

J-Lynn made a comment in the group YA Book Club—Favorite/Least Favorite Character So Far topic:

J-Lynn wrote: "***Spoilers***

At first I loved Jace, and still do. But, I think Simon is the coolest character....more "

J-Lynn made a comment in the group YA Book Club—Themes? topic:

J-Lynn wrote: "Lies only lead to trouble "

J-Lynn gave

to:
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (Paperback)
by Dave Eggers
bookshelves: adult-books, laugh-out-loud-funny, non-fiction

my rating:

J-Lynn said: "This book is a strong mix of sorrow and humor. The narrator is both pompous and self-loathing, arrogant and self-sacrificing. I loved the back and forth, it was very human. I found myself laughing on one page and empathizing with his struggles on ...more "

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J-Lynn gave

to:
Fablehaven (Book 1)
by Brandon Mull
bookshelves: childrens-lit-chapter-books, fairy-tales-and-folk-lore, fantasy, multicultural-kid-and-ya-lit, nyra-2009-books, strong-girls-and-women

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J-Lynn said: "A cute fantasy for young readers. The story unfolds slowly as the two main characters learn that there is magic in the world.

I like the tempestuous Seth and the cautious Kendra who are balancing opposites of each other. But, it is Kendra who ...more "

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J-Lynn gave

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City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, Book 1)
by Cassandra Clare
bookshelves: fantasy, lgbtq-kid-and-ya-lit, nyra-2010-books, romance-ya-and-adolescent-lit, strong-girls-and-women, the-arts-in-kid-and-ya-lit, young-adult-and-adolescent-lit

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J-Lynn said: "This is a really interesting fantasy book! There are many fantastical beasts (vampires, werewolves, witches, etc.) and fantastical elements (magic, portals, secret societies, etc.) in the book that could be considered fantasy cliches, yet the story ...more "

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J-Lynn's favorite quotes

"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
— Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: books, soul

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"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."
— Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus

194 people liked it

"The road to hell is paved with adverbs."
— Stephen King

101 people liked it

"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them."
— Lemony Snicket (Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid)

8 people liked it

"Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."
— Obi-Wan Kenobi

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J-Lynn's groups (recent posts)

Goodreads Librarians — 1545 members — last activity 12 minutes ago
A place where people can work together to correct book issues on Goodreads. Examples include combining editions, contacting librarians, fixing book an...more

SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — 707 members — last activity 14 minutes ago
August Book: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett

Discussion Leader: Elizabeth

THEME SELECTION: Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Docto...more

YA Book Club — 302 members — last activity 31 minutes ago
Welcome to the Young Adult Book Club!

August Book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Discussion Leader: Ashley Lamore

September Book: Stardust...more

Goodreads Feedback — 1051 members — last activity 42 minutes ago
This is a place to give feedback about Goodreads. Feature ideas, bugs, or any other suggestion for improvement. The Goodreads staff monitors this gr...more

Zombies! — 312 members — last activity 1 hour, 56 min ago
For all those who are ready to battle the zombie hordes.

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events J-Lynn is attending

event: Release of Brisingr--Eragon Book 3
date: September 20, 2008 09:00AM
location: Bookstores Nationwide, United States
description: If you are a true fantasy fan, you will love the Inheritance Cycle--Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and a yet unnamed fourth book. It is high fantasy in the tradition of Tolkein and Lewis with oppressed kingdoms, unlikely heroes, multiple languages, and dragons. What sets this series apart is that it was written by a 15 year old boy who was home schooled! A great way to show students of what teens are capable.

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