Laurel County’s Comments (group member since May 04, 2018)

Laurel County’s comments from the Laurel County Public Library group.

Krystyna wrote: "421. What was the last book you read out of your comfort zone that you ended up really enjoying?"

Many people are participating in sci-fi September within the online book community. I don't read sci-fi very much because the genre seems a bit intimidating to me. However, I saw a friend's rave review about A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers and decided to give it a try. It's a short novella, a total of 147 pages. I thought it would be a great opportunity to participate in sci-fi September and slowly wade into the science fiction genre. I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least. I ended up really loving this book. The only "complaint" that I had was that there wasn't much of a plot, but it's also a novella. What made me fall in love with this book was the writing and the characters. I'm excited to continue on with this series and other work from this author.

421. What was the last book you read out of your comfort zone that you ended up really enjoying?

Debra Digs wrote: "Oh my gosh! I am loving Project Hail Mary! (At 80%.)"

I can't wait to read it. It's on my TBR.

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. What do you currently have checked out from the library?

I had A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers checked out, but I returned it this morning. I read it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. I don't read much sci-fi but that one was a very cozy, heartfelt story that had such great commentary. I can't wait for the next book in this series.

Debra Digs wrote: ".
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- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

I am hoping to finish one of these."

How are you liking Project Hail Mary?

420. Are there any September book releases that you're excited for?

Happy Friday! Hope you had a great week! What does everyone plan on reading this weekend?

I plan on reading more of Plain Bad Heroines and A Psalm for the Wild Built. Hopefully I'll be able to finish one, or both, of these this weekend. I'm excited for a three day weekend!

Elizabeth wrote: "Krystyna wrote: "This Thursday's topic:
Readathons vs. reading challenges? Why?"

I don't think I've ever participated in either!"

You should try them sometime. They're really fun!

419. It's Sci-Fi September! Are you participating? If so, what do you plan on reading?

This Thursday's topic:
Readathons vs. reading challenges? Why?

Debra Digs wrote: "This is what I have planned, but it is not etched in stone.

September TBR

Continuing from August
- The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
✔ [book:Cloud Atlas|49..."

I have a copy of Project Hail Mary checked out. I'm excited to read it and I love the cover. I'm going to do my best attempt at Sci-Fi September. I don't read much sci-fi, so we shall see how this month goes.

Vivian wrote: "I want to finish Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams and For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing.
I'm going to give Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig a try.
Wicked Things by John Allison
When th..."

You'll finish books this month.

Debra Digs wrote: ".
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Finished
- The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
- The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
- Cloud Atlas by..."

How did you end up liking The Final Girl Support Group?

Vivian wrote: "I haven't finished anything.

Currently:
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing
Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

Next:
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig"

Looking forward to seeing what you thought about all of these.

418. Happy September! I treat every month kind of like a new year. It's a fresh start. So, what's on your September TBR? How many books are you planning on reading?

Happy Wednesday! What have you recently finished reading? What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next?

Recently finished: Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian.
Currently reading: Plain Bad Heroines.
Reading next: I'm not sure.

417. How many books did you read this month? What was your favorite? Least favorite?

Today's Top Ten Tuesday:
Fictional Crushes

Vivian wrote: "Watering the Soul by Courtney Peppernell
More Than I Love My Life by David Grossman
Wicked Things by John Allison"

I hope you enjoy Watering the Soul and Wicked Things.

416. What was the last book that you read in one sitting or in less than 24 hours?