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Hello all - starting up discussions for the AUGUST 2017 BOTMs. This discussion is for the group's poll selection for the MODERN CLASSICS/POPULAR READS category: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.This discussion will be SPOILER-FREE. If you have already finished the book and want to discuss, hop on over to the spoiler-filled discussion HERE .
Happy reading!
Kasey
Hello all - starting up discussions for the AUGUST 2017 BOTMs. This discussion is for the group's poll selection for the MODERN CLASSICS/POPULAR READS category: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.This discussion will be FULL OF SPOILERS. If you have not read the book yet and don't want to ruin the ending, hop on over to the spoiler-free discussion HERE .
Happy reading!
Kasey
Welcome, Sarah!
Saar wrote: "Bullet Journal - De Handleiding. 8/28 Gryffindor."1 point for GRYFFINDORRRRR
Kristin B. wrote: "The Rook 8/30 Ravenclaw"
1 point for Ravenclaw!
Sarah wrote: "The Vegetarian August 30 Gryffindor!!! 🦁"1 point for GRYFFINDORRRRRR
Karen wrote: "Remember Me by Christopher Pike Aug. 30, 2017 Hufflepuff"
Brian wrote: "Worlds' End August 30 Hufflepuff"
2 points for Hufflepuff!!
Joanna wrote: "Slightly Married August 30 Slytherin"
Allegra wrote: "A Wrinkle in Time August 30 Slytherin (alas, another snake-free read)"
2 points for Slytherin!!
Amanda wrote: "Hope when it hurts: Biblical reflections to help you grasp God's purpose in your suffering 30 August Ravenclaw"
Linda wrote: "Summer Ball 30 August Ravenclaw"
2 points for Ravenclaw!!
you guys are the greatestttt
Alissa wrote: "Alissa Book Read: The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve Read date: August 23 Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff"Chelsea wrote: "The Nest 8/29 Hufflepuff!"
2 points for Hufflepuff!!
Quinty wrote: "The Pillars of Creation read: August 7th Naked Empire read: August 11th Chainfire read: August 25th Phantom read: August 30th Ravenclaw!"
4 points for Ravenclaw!!!!
Sophia wrote: "The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness 30th August Slytherin!!!"
Ashley wrote: "Obsessions can be Murder 8/30 Slytherin Ashley E."
Samantha wrote: "8/30. The Foxe and Hound and The Design. Slytherin"
3 points for Slytherin!!!
Kaseradilla wrote: Soulless August 30 GO GO GRYFFINDOR
1 points for GRYFFINDORRRRRRR
Not following my own advice...
Pages: 310, 349, 77, 320, 326, 100
Dates Aug 23-29
Total Group Pages = 193,239
Carolyn wrote: "I think the group total in post 601 should be 188,580 Group total 188,870"Great catch!!!!
all of the above are FINALLY tallied (my bad). From message 533 to 634. Check it out!!!
I got into these books when the second came out; I was 11 at the time. Harry turned 11 in the first book, so naturally, I literally grew up with these. I asked for a broomstick for Christmas (knowing Santa wasn't real, half punking my parents but also I really wanted a flying broomstick) and lamented at not receiving a letter of acceptance into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The first few books in the series set up the natural enemy, but I feel are more about the fantasy, the world building. What kid wouldn't want to learn how to levitate things? Learn how to make potions? There's plot, but half the time you're just reading about cool magic. I LOVED these books.
One of the greatest things that this book has to offer, I think especially for the YA genre as a whole (though the first few books I would consider "younger" adult I guess), is a flawed and less popular cast of main characters. Harry is short, not described as the most handsome, wears glasses, etc. etc. Hermione has crazy hair and annoys everyone with her know-it-all personality. Ron is a klutz and not the best student. I can't even count how many YA books I've read about a heroine who is an outsider but gorgeous - please spare me - or a heroin who is broody but hott. Come ON. Even if there was no fantasy, these books would be better just because I could relate to these characters in a way I can't with other books.
Magic Gifts august 30GO GO GRYFFINDORRRRRR
(p.s. I'm WAYYY behind on the tally, hopefully updating today. thanks for your patience, folks!)
Sarah glad to hear you're okay!!!Hard to help from far away, but obviously if there's any way we can help, let us know. This goes out to all our members in TX and LA affected by Harvey.
Have friends who have sent some crazy pictures!!!! And videos of people waterskiing behind trucks driving down the road. Human resilience never ceases to amaze...
Welcome, Nisa!
Daniela wrote: "I joined last month, but I never participated in the thread. Can I post all the books I've read since I joined? Or just those starting now?"just starting now is great! guidance is 1 book per post, but if you're catching up you can post more. Wouldn't do more than 3 books
