2013 Reading Challenge

[Sydney]

Well they didn't do the DNA test because they didn't doubt that they were siblings. lol. But yeah, they're whole drama thing sorta got on my nerves too.

[Lissette]

right, me too. when they were together i skimmed through their scenes to get Simon, Alec, and Magus or Isabelle scenes.

[Sydney]

I read all of it the first time, but when I reread them, I skim those parts lol. What was your favorite book you've read so far this year?

[Lissette]

i think my favorite would have to be Eleanor & Park because it was different like it was about two outcasts who didnt't fit in in their homes. also, it was realistic in terms on the ending like it was hopeful, it reminded me of Bridge to Terabithia except the guy and girl didn't get together in that book. but in Eleanor & Park they do get together and they learn about their lives and the stuggles

[Sydney]

Oooh. I read Bridge to Terabithia a long time ago and I remember liking it. But I don't remember much else, except that his friend dies. I've never read Eleanor & Park though. But it sounds good.

[Lissette]

yea it really is great and the story is told through thr guy and girl's perspectives. plus the chapters are really short.

[Lissette]

i felt bad when his friend died in Bridge to Terabithia because he became close friends with the girl Leslie. and he liked her towards the middle of the book

[Sydney]

I'll have to look for it! Yeah, I read Bridge to Terabithia like 6 years ago. I remember the basic plot of the story, but not like little details or anything.

[Lissette]

yea me neither and the movie was good too.

[Sydney]

I remember seeing the movie and that it followed the book pretty good, but I think I only saw it like once, when it came out in theaters.

[Lissette]

i saw it on TV then they would give reruns of it.

[Jen]

What are your top three, Natalie?

Natalie wrote: "I have read:
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clark
The Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clark
Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
Under the Never Sky by Veroni..."

[Jen]

What are your top 3, Ciara?


Ciara wrote: "These are the books I have read so far this year...
Skin Deep by Laura Jarrat
The Future of Us by Jay Asher
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by kate kingsley
Hex Hall by Rache..."

[Natalie (Never trust a duck)]

Jen wrote: "What are your top three, Natalie?

Natalie wrote: "I have read:
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clark
The Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clark
Through the Ever Ni..."

My top three are Under the Never Sky, The Fault in Our Stars, and Anna and the French Kiss. SO GREAT!!

[Sydney]

I just reached 70!! :D

[Sarah]

Well Done!!!!
What really good books have you read that you would recommend? :D

[Sydney]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Fallen by Lauren Kate

Those are all books that I read this year that became favorites, or almost-favorites.

[Sarah]

I love Vampire Academy and The Selection too :) I'm reading Delirium at the moment.

[Sydney]

I've only read Delirium and Pandemonium, and the side stories. But, I haven't read the last one yet.

[Natalie (Never trust a duck)]

haha Sarah, were twinisies ;) I'm reading Delirium

[Sarah]

I want to read those side stories too :)

Haha ya :p

[Sydney]

They're good side stories. :) Oh I also read the first 3 Bane Chronicles. Those crack me up. :D

[Sarah]

I love the bane chronicles. The 4th one is amazing :D Read it as soon as possible. It's the best one for obvious reasons :p

[Sydney]

I finished Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Harondale today. It's my favorite so far. I didn't like Runaway Queen that much.

[Sarah]

Ya Runaway Queen was my least favourite so far too. What Really Happened In Peru was really funny, but I didn’t really like the ending. Oh my God, Vampires, Scones and Edmund Herondale was so sad. I was love stricken by another Herondale and heartbroken for him too.

[Sydney]

I know! I felt the same way! I was sort of disappointed in What Really Happened in Peru, although it WAS funny. :p

[Sarah]

I really wonder what's going to happen in the next one.

[Sydney]

Me too! I just wish they weren't released separately. I'd rather be able to read them all at once. :p

[Sarah]

So would I :p then we wouldn't have to wait.

[Sydney]

Yes! Plus Magnus is my favorite. :p He's so great!

[Sarah]

I love Magnus!!! He's the best. I think everyone loves Magnus :p

[Sydney]

Yes! How can you NOT love Magnus?!

[Sarah]

It is impossible not to love him!!!! :p

[Sydney]

Exactly! He's just too fabulous! :D

[Natalie (Never trust a duck)]

Veronica Roh just announced Allegient will be in both Tris AND FOUR'S pov!!!!!! FANGIRLING

[Sydney]

YAY! :D

[Lissette]

omg yes! finally a book from both Tris and Four's perspectives now we can finally know what Four thinks throughout his times with Tris :)

[Lissette]

Major Fangirling right now <3

[Sarah]

40 outta 50 :D Just 10 books left :)

[Sydney]

Yay Sarah! I have like 79/100 so far! I'm so close! :D

[Sarah]

Oh my god, that's amazing Sydney :D

[Sydney]

Why thank you! :D

[Natalie (Never trust a duck)]

Nice job! I have 39 of 40....

[Sarah]

1 more Natalie!!!! :D

[Natalie (Never trust a duck)]

1 more! Super pumped

[Sarah]

Oh my God, that is some amount of books Em :p

[youngzheng]

I just realize how slow i am, i read 20 books so far..

[Sydney]

Ever since school started I haven't been reading that much :/ I just don't have tine for it. But I still wanna make my goal! I'm so close!

[Sarah]

youngzheng wrote: "I just realize how slow i am, i read 20 books so far.."

That's not slow :) I barely read anything in 2012.

I know what you mean with school. I only get to read on the weekends now and I can barely read then too :(

[youngzheng]

Sarah wrote: "youngzheng wrote: "I just realize how slow i am, i read 20 books so far.."

That's not slow :) I barely read anything in 2012.

I know what you mean with school. I only get to read on the weekends ..."

That makes me feel better LOL