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from the Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge group.
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Not the best reading week for me.13/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Finished:
For ATY
For ATY
Currently Reading
QotW:
(From Brandy) Are there book titles/ authors you get confused for no particular reason. (eg: Middlesex & Middlemarch)
I honestly can't say that I do
Hello everybody. Looks like winter is ending over here in Vegas and it's warming up. I am getting a little tired with all the stuff I'm doing AND reading so I didn't get a whole lot done this week
13/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Finished
6. Book with a plant on the cover
Loved this book!
For AtY challenge
8. Book about a hobby
I don't view it as a hobby but it definitely is one and am really trying to fit as many books as possible into the challenge. Very informative and I love Jenna Fischer
Currently Reading
Nada
QotW:
Question from Serendipity - Do people agonize over what star rating to give a book (or is that just me) and how do you decide?
I (Sara) will add in some additional parts to this question:
-Do you have any guidelines for how you rate books?
-Are you stingy with your stars? If so, why?
-Do you rate books you don’t finish?
I do a little bit. Mainly because I am not a super discerning reader and I sometimes read other peoples reviews and that shadows my decisions. I'm not saying I have terrible taste or anything but I don't always delve as deep into a story as some and I think I enjoy some things a little more. Other things I hate and the whole world adores. I don't know. I do not usually rate things I haven't read. I think only once for Stardust whoch I found absolutely terrible and disappointing, especially because the movie is one of my all time favorites.
Lauren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Hello everyone. This has been a really good reading week for me. The weather was weird here. We had snow last week and now it's beautiful in the 60's. I'm in Vegas so snow isn't rea..."I do drink caffeine sometimes but not much as just a little wires me! I generally drink herbal tea but in the morning I will have some Lady Grey. I don't like the smell or taste of coffee. Not sure why but it's a hard no for me
Sarah wrote: "Random side note; does anyone else who did the challenge last year still find themselves looking at what people are reading? I was full on staring at this random girl on the train until I saw her b..."I did that in a restaurant! A couple was sitting at a booth in the corner and there was a book sitting next to the woman. I was twisting my neck like a loon trying to read it
Brandy wrote: "3 graphic novels this week. 1) Black Panther: World of Wakanda by Roxane Gay for BR's a comic by an LGBTQIA creator. I liked a lot of this one but it could get a ..."
I used the Prince and the Dressmaker for 15. Retelling of a Classic. IMO it is definitely a reimagining of the Prince and the Pauper
Hello everyone. This has been a really good reading week for me. The weather was weird here. We had snow last week and now it's beautiful in the 60's. I'm in Vegas so snow isn't really a thing. We had a "snow day" for schools on Friday for reports of black ice. The day was sunny and snowless.11/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Finished:
40. Favorite Prompt from Past Year I used 2018 next in a series you have started
14. Book read by someone on screen Rory Gilmore book list
35. Alliterative Author
32. Author from Asia, Africa or South America
Not for challenge.
Currently Reading:
Not working on a whole lot right now. I have a pile on my nightstand waiting for me though! Plus, I'm on the hunt for an audio book I want to listen to that fits a prompt.
QotW:
This week I have TWO questions!
1. This was suggested by Lauren: How much of your reading is fiction compared to nonfiction?
2. Because I saw so many people mention tea last week! Where are my coffee peeps? Are you:
A) tea
B) coffee
C ) neither
Yeah I know many people (including me) drink both, but pick one that you love best!!
1. I don't like non-fiction so I seldom read it. Out of 26 books read so far this year 2 have been non-fiction (1 self help, 1 lifestyle/cookbook thing), 11 have been children's picture books and 13 have been fiction.
2. A.A.A.A.A.A!!!!!! I hate coffee.
Hello everyone. Yesterday was chaos so I didn't get a chance to check in. Las Vegas and snow aren't really built for each other.
6/40 Regular
2/10 Advance
Currently Reading:
Finished
Not for challenge. I found it interesting.
For ATY. Book #2 of connected books
DNF
I found this super boring. I might try again later because I own it
I will probably finish this eventually but i am not actively reading it.
QotW:
Revisiting an old question since we have so many new members. Do you have a favorite drink or snack during your reading time?
Tea! Although I drink hot tea almost everyday I am that person. Give me tea, a blanket and a book and I am happy.
Hey guys! Happy or Crappy Valentine's Day depending on your feelings! I have had a GREAT week for reading. Did a massive self-care weekend with a lot of netflix and reading!7/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Currently Reading
Fininshed
38. Based on a true story. This was a really good book about Hedy Lamar. She was an incredibly fascinating woman. I ook forward to reading more by Marie Benedict
29. Book with love in the title. I loved the movie when I saw it next year. Was excited to jump in on the challenge. Although I liked the movie better by a lot, I still went out and bought the next two books so I could finish Lara Jean's story.
17. Set at university. Cute book I listened to the audio version. Christine Lakin is an amazing narrator! The book was fun although I think it was WAY too long.
Just because
For ATY challenge. Book 1 of 2 books that are related.
QotW:
Question of the Week:
What is your "comfort reading"?
In most aspects of life I have phases, if you will. Like I got a video game for Christmas and played it every chance I could for like a month. Right now the only thing I want to do is reading. When I burn myself out I will slide to movies, board games, baking. I have always been like this as far as I know. So with things I find comforting I am the same. It all depends on "where I am in life". Right now there is a lot of chaos and uncertainty in my life and I see a lot of things in the world that make me sad so I have been very drawn to light and fluffy rom-com! I finished To All the Boys I've Loved Before and ran directly to the store to get the next two books! I have also watched the movie TWICE over my weekend.
I read The Royal We which was fun, albeit a bit long imo for what it was. That being said I want to be friends with a 3rd of the characters irl so that's always good.
Just finished and I wish I had the next one in hand (also it's 3am because I couldn't wait til morning to finish it). I loved the movie and fully intend to watch it again when my weekend starts. I liked the film better. The extra characters were less annoying in the movie I think. That being said, I can't wait to see what is next for Lara Jean and Peter and I found myself gushy for half the book! I really needed a light and fluffy read and this did the trick.
Title:
Author:
Jenny Han
Was the book about romantic love, or another kind of love, or not at all about love?
Romance
Would you recommend?
Maybe. I liked it but I tend to only reccomend books that are earth shattering to the general public or specific types to my book friends based on what I know they will like. I enjoyed it though (although I think the movie is better)
Raquel wrote: "Nadine wrote: "Linda wrote: "... and I thought (view spoiler) ..."Yeah I thought that too. I thought the movie handled that a bit better, she did seem more upset about it.
I enjoy reading roman..."
I am like that with movies and TV!!! I kid you not, I have to pause sitcoms and the like so often to regain my composure because I get embarrassed for the characters.
I just started the book today and I am only 100 pages in but I love it so far. I saw the Netflix film when it first came out and I loved it so much that I immediately went out and bought the book. It didn't fit into my reading plan so it's been sitting on a shelf til now. So far I have gotten that warm excited feeling when things are super cute (I don't know a better way to describe this phenomena) about 4 times. I'm really excited to finish this one. It seems like a quick read and I'm already enthralled so I think end of day tmw I should finish it up.So far I wish that Kitty wasn't so mean. She was nicer in the movie.
I don't know how you ladies and gents read so many books but color me impressed. Feel free to share your tricks! I so wish we had public transit in Vegas. lolI have completed nothing this week. Not even my picture book for ATY (my hold at the library has not come through yet). Boo!
4/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Currently Reading
I started this for Barnes and Noble Book club which I was going to attend with my best friend. She cancelled the morning of which killed my motivation to burn through it so now I am slowly working my way through. It is really good so far though
Listening to the audio book. Pretty sure it's like 14 hours long
Read a chapter and since ignored to focus on woman. I stink
QotW:
Have you ever received an advance copy of a book? Commonly these are acquired through Goodreads giveaways, Net Galley, Launch Teams, etc.
Nope! I did win a copy of The Library Book last month on Instagram but that wasn't advanced.
Soph ☆ wrote: "For this I'm going with The Smell of Other People's Houses."You won't be disappointed! I loved that book so much.
I probably had the most options for this prompt and ended up reading something I had just intended as an extra.
which is a graphic novel and definitely a reimagining of The Prince and the Pauper. It was really good!Some options I had thought of previously if you want more ideas
The Afterlife of Holly Chase = Christmas Carol
Tempestuous = The Tempest
White as Snow = Snow White
All of my other options have already been posted
Hello reading friends!!! Hope everyone is staying safe during the polar vortex. Been a good week for reading and I have been super excited about reading. Want all the books!4/40 Regular
2/10 Advanced
Finished Reading
19. Multiple POV
Loved the story. HATED the ending. It was supposed to be a triology but got shutdown. So there really is no ending.
15. Retelling of a classic
I love this graphic novel so much. I view it as a retelling of The Prince and the Pauper. It's absolutely phenomenal. The illustrations and the story are just beautiful.
For ATY Shakespeare theme
Currently
Question of the Week:
Does anyone look at the "Recommendation" GR gives you on your homepage? Do the recommendations make any sense??
I honestly don't look at them. I had to hunt for it to find it. When I did find it the recommendation it was weird and looked like an amazon free e book. Idk.
Nadine wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Just finished and I did not see the end coming. I foresaw a little. [spoilers removed]So my thoughts on the 7 and 1/2 deaths. And I think the title works both ways if you look at..."
(view spoiler)
Hello one and all.I am dragging a bit. Lots and lots of stress in my household so far in 2019. I'm over it.
2/40
2/10
Finished
Did a trade. Initially, I put The Westing Game for #39 featuring a game but I changed that and gave that to Evelyn. I was debating a few topics but most I wanted for other books far more. Westing got moved to #30 amateur detective.
For ATY #4. Criminal character
(If I don't move through the last two at all this coming week they will be dnf'd.
QotW:
Do you have a “Reading Buddy”? How did you find them?
I have a number of them. I am in a book club with my best friend and 3 other ladies. We actually have our own little gr group so we can borrow books from one another. One is BFF's sis, other is her future SIL and the 3rd is my husband's coworker that I played soccer with. It's the perfect club! I also discuss books with my coworkers. One is an avid reader and a couple others are occasional.
