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What I read ~~ June 2017
June was a slow reading month for me. I have to get back into my reading groove.
The Whole Foods Diet: The Lifesaving Plan for Health and Longevity---John MackeyRate 4/5
"The definitive guide to the optimum diet for health and wellness, from the founder of Whole Foods Market and the doctors of Forks Over Knives"
Very well done. It inspired me to really check my diet again and see where I've let some things slide.
Eat to Live Quick and Easy Cookbook: 131 Delicious Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Reversing Disease, and Lifelong Health---Joel FuhrmanRate 4/5
I am a Joel Fuhman fan. His Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss is the gold standard. This new cookbook from him is very good. The hardcover book itself is well made and printed on nice paper. It also has lovely photographs. I thought the recipes were very doable and as the title says Quick and Easy.
Everything I Never Told You---Celeste NgRate 4/5
Fiction
This was the book selection for my library group. Unfortunately, it was also the last meeting of the group as the librarian who ran it was transferred. The book is one that I suggested and everyone enjoyed it.
It explores a dysfunctional family and it's a bit of a mystery, too. The opening lines are: "Lydia is dead. But they don't know this yet."
We also did a Buddy Read of it here at Book Nook Cafe. So you can read more about it in that thread. Note: Buddy reads and Group read thread are never deleted. So you can read and comment on the books anytime.
Alias Reader wrote: "June was a slow reading month for me. I have to get back into my reading groove.[book:The Whole Foods Diet: ..."Alias, 'Everything I never told you' seems very interesting. I don't know if we already have the translation, but I want to read it! :)
I also love cook books, have you tried some recipes?
Alias, I'm interested in whether you've tried the recipes in the cookbook, too. I love trying new (and healthy) recipes. That's a very intriguing first line for a book. It's peaked my interest.
I haven't tried them yet. They were library books. So I copied a few.Here are the ones I copied. They are from both books.
- Quick sauteed greens, beans and garlic
- lemon herb cauliflower rice
-farro with black beans and fresh herbs
- sauteed cabbage and onions
-mushroom and barley soup
-ultimate veggie burgers
-whole wheat blueberry pancakes
-carrot and red lentil soup
Here's what I read in June:The Guermantes Way (3-star) - mainly, I read this in May and finished it early June. It wasn't as good as the first two volumes; lots of dull parties.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Town Like Alice (5-star) - a wonderful read. I really like Nevil Shute's writing.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Underground Railroad (1-star; audio) - I really didn't like this one.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Western Home Landscaping (4-star) - lots of ideas and plant pairings for Western North America. A good book with the basics of how to plan and build pathways, trellis', fences, etc. A good reference.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
London Under: The Secret History Beneath the Streets (2-star) - an interesting book but without a lot of detail. More of an introduction to whet one's interest.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dead Simple (2-star) - a horrifying premise that didn't pan out well.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hag-Seed (5-star) - a wonderful retelling of The Tempest in a modern situation of revenge. Very well done.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling (3-star) - this one caught my attention in a Book Bubs email. It's a daughter's memoirs of her relationship with her father. In that sense, it's a very touching book. It reads more about the daughter than about the father.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
News of the World (3-star; audio) - I liked this story of The Captain and Johanna. It flowed nicely and was a warm, tender story.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Petra wrote: A Town Like Alice (5-star) - a wonderful read. I really like Nevil Shute's writing.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...."
As always, thanks for sharing your monthly reads, Petra.
A Town Like Alice was a group read here at Book Nook Cafe back in November 2011.
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My reads in June:1. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - 5 stars: loved this book from the first page to the last.
2. Potraga za domovinom by Vatroslav Župančić - 5 star: a very informative book about the protestant community in Croatia
3. Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg - 5 star: I usually avoid this genre, but this book was something else. Love it and recommend it to everyone
4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - 5 stars: this book was calling to me when I entered a bookstore and I couldn't resist buying it. It's a truly wonderful read and one that I needed right at this time
I just figured out I've only read 4 books, but all are 5 stars. :)
Samanta wrote: "My reads in June:1. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - 5 stars: loved this book from the first page to the last.
2. [book:Potraga za domovinom|353..."
Sometimes less is more! Only 5 stars books, lucky you! ;)
Petra wrote: "Here's what I read in June:The Guermantes Way (3-star) - mainly, I read this in May and finished it early June. It wasn't as good as the first two volumes; lots of dull parties.
Rev..."
That book about "landscaping" seems interesting. Are you going to apply some of the ideas you saw on the book?
I already wanted to read 'The tempest' but after reading your review about 'Hag-Seed', now I have to read both!
Andreia wrote: "Samanta wrote: "My reads in June:1. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - 5 stars: loved this book from the first page to the last.
2. [book:Potraga ..."
Yes! It doesn't happen often. :)
Samanta, I still have to read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Most who read it love it. Glad you did, too.I liked Harold Fry, too, as well as The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy.
Nice reading this month.
Andreia, we're redoing our front yard and I was looking for draught resistant plants that require little maintenance. I will be looking for some of the mentioned plants for my region, if they fit the final plan (still in progress).
I would take the book out again when we tackle the backyard. We'll need some help in how to tackle the short retaining walls and again plants. It was a helpful, general-everything book; a really good reference.
I read The Tempest many years ago and now want to reread it soon. Margaret Atwood wrote a wonderful story with Hag-seed.
Petra wrote: "Samanta, I still have to read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Most who read it love it. Glad you did, too.I liked Harold Fry, too, as well as [book:The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy|208..."
Nice, Petra! Maybe you can show us your yard, afterwards... ;)
In addition to the Buddy Read others mentioned above, i read two other novels this month. It seems reading novels is easier now than anything else. The links below should work, even though they are different from the usual ones.Universal Harvester by John Darnielle.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
The more i think about the simple, ordinary Iowa people in this book, the more i like it. While it's listed in the horror genre (i think i have that right), i don't think that it is. It would probably scare off more people as a result. Just go with it!
The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Two people from the future return to 1815 to meet Jane Austen and attempt to encourage her to keep a novel which her letters indicate she destroyed. Honestly, i was disappointed in this one. The time travel was fun and i liked the discussion of manners, rules and clothing of the era. However, what it boiled down to was a romance novel, a genre which doesn't call to me.
On the other hand, it asked a good question--if we had more books written by Austen, would we value her less? Is it the limit of those books, plus our wondering what else she could have written which has helped make her one of the world's favorite authors?
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Samanta wrote4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - 5 stars: this book was calling to me when I entered a bookstore and I couldn't resist buying it. It's a truly wonderful read and one that I needed right at this timeI gave Harold Fry 5 stars too.
Congratulations on your all star month !
Madrano wrote: "In addition to the Buddy Read others mentioned above, i read two other novels this month. It seems reading novels is easier now than anything else. The links below should work, even though they are..."Thanks for the links, deb. Though if it is a huge hassle please don't feel you have to add them. Just being able to still be in contact with you as you travel the globe is enough.
Universal Harvester by John Darnielle sounds interesting. The VHS tapes angle sounds fun. I was just thinking about something similar today. I put a CD on and thought that this is seen as old fashion now. :( I do download music, but I do like CDs. I hope they are around for awhile and the of course CD players.
Alias Reader wrote: "Samanta wrote4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - 5 stars: this book was calling to me when I entered a bookstore and I couldn't resist buying it. It's a truly wonderful read ..."Thank you! :)
Petra wrote: "Samanta, I still have to read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Most who read it love it. Glad you did, too...."Most=everyone but me :-)
Alias, thanks for the compliment. Having read only two other books meant it wasn't a chore.I suppose i should have mentioned that Universal Harvester was set mostly in the '80s, the heyday of video stores. It was fun to remember all the trials of those years.
Julie wrote: "Petra wrote: "Samanta, I still have to read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Most who read it love it. Glad you did, too...."Most=everyone but me :-)"
LOL Julie! If you look at the reviews, you'll see you're not the only one. It's either love it or hate it with this book.
Currently I'm working on re reading the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson Series as a personal challenge. So now my thoughts are pretty much...
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In June I read:- A Mãe que Chovia, José Luís Peixoto – A book for children, with beautiful illustrations. It tells the story of a boy who is son of the rain. He grows up having the presence of his mother in the winter, and her absence in the summer. He learns to share is mum with everyone, but when he becomes an adolescent he starts feeling that this situation is not fair… A story about tenderness. (4 stars)
- Espanha, Jan Morris – A book about Spain, written after the dictatorship. Through the History of the country, the big presence and power of Catholic Church, the great buildings and other forms of art, we get to know a little bit of this country and its people. I found it interesting, but a bit boring, sometimes, maybe because the information is about the late 1970’s... As I am Portuguese, I found lots of similarities between the two countries (History, culture, lack of technology and industry, at the time…). This is why we call Spanish “nuestros hermanos”. However, as our History is connected in so many ways and so many times, it was very strange, for me, that this was never mentioned. I mean I found it difficult (kind of impossible) to talk about the History of Portugal without talking about Spain. It doesn’t make much sense to me. (2 stars)
- Arrume a Sua Casa, Arrume a Sua Vida, Marie Kondo – So I wanted/want to clean and to simplify my house and it’s stuff, and I found this little book in Lisbon Book Fair, this year. I bought and read it immediately. What can I say? I found some nice tips to get rid of stuff that I actually don’t need or like; I also find interesting the order the author recommends to do it (1st clothes, 2nd books, 3rd documents and little stuff, at finally personal belongings such has letters and others); I found it hard to read the section that explains how get rid of books (WHAT???); and I didn’t like the self-help stuff, I found it very superficial; last but not least: I really want to get rid of lots of stuff at home, BUT, I disagree that we have to through everything in the litter! It seems that Marie Kondo has never heard of giving good things to charity associations, and books to schools or libraries, and recycling bins… (2 stars)
- Inês de Portugal, João Aguiar – A very beautiful book about one of Portugal’s most tragic historic events. The author tells Pedro & Inês’s love story (our Romeo & Juliet, Tristan & Isolde). After Inês murder, King Pedro finds her murderers and revenges her death. She becomes Queen of Portugal, even being dead (I think not officially, but I’m not sure… King Pedro was crazy! But so romantic… :) )… (4 stars)
- Uma Cana de Pesca para o Meu Avô, Gao Xingjian – This book is named after the only short story that I truly loved. I expected so much more… (3 stars)
- Todas las almas, Javier Marías – I love “memoirs”. So this was a book that I really enjoyed reading. Through the memories of the narrator, we get to know how he lived when he was a professor in Oxford, and we get to know some of his friends, and the personal dramas and existential questionings of those characters. First book I read by this author, but I loved the way he writes. (4 stars)
- Os Livros Que Devoraram O Meu Pai, Afonso Cruz – A genius premise: a man who loves reading, disappears INTO his books, actually, into the book he was reading, at the time: H.G. Wells’s ‘The island of Dr. Moreau’. Years later, his twelve years old son begins a quest to find his father, and travels into his books, meeting some of the main characters of the literature classics. Genius! But so little… (4 stars)
- Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier – My only five stars reading of the month. I loved the story, the characters, and specially the suspense, that is somehow transmitted by the words and by the images created with those words. It is a very scenic book. Just loved it! (5 stars)
- O Segredo do Licorne, Hergé – My first Tintin reading, it was ok… (3 stars)
- Cartas Portuguesas, Mariana Alcoforado – The beautiful love letters from a Portuguese nun to a French officer. These letters were first published in 1669 in France. They were a bestseller at the time! Fernando Pessoa said “All love letters are ridiculous/ They wouldn’t be love letters if they weren’t / Ridiculous.”, but these are absolutely beautiful, full of despair (of course), but so tender and completely honest… (4 stars)
Andreia wrote:- Arrume a Sua Casa, Arrume a Sua Vida, Marie Kondo – So I wanted/want to clean and to simplify my house and it’s stuff, and I found this little book in Lisbon Book Fair, this year. I bought and read it immediately. What can I say? I found some nice tips to get read of stuff that I actually don’t need or like; I also find interesting the order the author recommends to do it (1st clothes, 2nd books, 3rd documents and little stuff, at finally personal belongings such has letters and others); I found it hard to read the section that explains how get rid of books (WHAT???); and I didn’t like the self-help stuff, I found it very superficial; last but not least: I really want to get rid of lots of stuff at home, BUT, I disagree that we have to through everything in the litter! It seems that Marie Kondo has never heard of giving good things to charity associations, and books to schools or libraries, and recycling bins… (2 stars)."Excellent month, Andreia !
I also read Kondo's book. I thought it was sad that as a child she was consumed with organization. Later as an adult she literally is in tears after finding soap scum on a shampoo bottle. I found little to help me declutter because she was so extreme. Empty your purse every night and put everything thing away and start over in the morning. Sorry I think that is nuts. A much better practical book is Clutter's Last Stand: It's Time to de-Junk Your Life!--Don Aslett
I love Rebecca too ! If you can catch the American movie version it's very good.
Alias Reader wrote: "Andreia wrote:- Arrume a Sua Casa, Arrume a Sua Vida, Marie Kondo – So I wanted/want to clean and to simplify my house and it’s stuff, and I found this little book in Lisbon Book Fair, this year. I..."I agree Alias, some of her behaviours are sad and crazy. I read it with my "critical sense" on, just picking up what I can use for me... Thanks for the recommendation of the other book, I'll try to find it! :)
Do you mean Alfred Hitchcock's movie? I watched it long time ago, but after reading the book, I want to watch it again!
A productive month of June, with some decent reads:Nonfiction:
In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: An account by a man who was convincted of fraud in connection with his magazine publishing business and sentenced to a prison term at Carville in Louisiana during the time when the facility served as both a federal prison and a leper colony for people with Hansen's disease. A fascinating read about the disease, the patients, and the realizations that the author makes about himself and his place in this "sanctuary of outcasts." 3.5/5 stars
American Band: Music, Dreams, and Coming of Age in the Heartland: A narrative nonfiction account of a year in the life of Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana, where the entire town is involved with the success of its defending state champion band, the Marching Minutemen. A bit too much focus on religion for my taste. 3/5 stars
Fiction:
A Gentleman in Moscow: Set in Moscow, where in 1922 Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced by a Bolshevik tribunal to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. The book details the next several decades of his life, as he lives in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous moments in Russian history unfold outside the hotel’s doors. I really enjoyed this book. 4/5 stars
We Were the Lucky Ones: A novel based on the true story of a family of Polish Jews who are separated at the start of the Second World War. The story spans five continents and six years -- and the most fascinating part is that the details in the book are based on the real-life experiences of the author's family members during the Holocaust. A really good read. 4/5 stars
Revolutionary Road: In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. However, it becomes apparent that they are both living lives of quiet desperation and their relationship is about to crumble. Very good. 4/5 stars
A Prayer for the Dying: Set just after the Civil War, this is the story of a small Wisconsin town gripped by a mysterious, deadly epidemic, and one man desperate to save it. 3.5/5 stars
Since We Fell: I love Dennis Lehane and I will read anything he writes. This book is psychological thriller that kept me glued for about 250 pages. After that the wheels started to come off and my eyeballs started rolling. Still, I could picture the movie in my head. 3/5 stars
The Story of a Marriage: The story of a woman and the secrets that she uncovers about her husband over a six-month period in 1953, and the choices she is forced to make. 3/5 stars
Whispering Shadows: I very much enjoyed the author's previous works (The Art of Hearing Heartbeats and A Well-Tempered Heart) so I expected to like this one. I was disappointed. 2/5 stars
Interesting books, Andrei. I'm not familiar with Inez of Portugal, so will have to read more about her. Your comment about the history of Spain and Portugal side by side is neat to note.Amy, I agree with your comments on Revolutionary Road. I found it fascinating and simultaneously painful to read. I've taken notes on a couple of your other books, too. Thanks.
Andreia wrote: "Do you mean Alfred Hitchcock's movie? I watched it long time ago, but after reading the book, I want to watch it again!Yes. The 1940 Hitchcock movie
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Amy wrote: when the facility served as both a federal prison and a leper colony for people with Hansen's disease.Excellent month, Amy !
What a bizarre thing to house prisoners and a leper colony together. Honestly, I didn't know we had leper colonies in the U.S.
That struck me too....a joint prison/leper colony. Seems illegal.
Madrano wrote: "Interesting books, Andrei. I'm not familiar with Inez of Portugal, so will have to read more about her. Your comment about the history of Spain and Portugal side by side is neat to note.Amy, I ag..."
Madrano, her name was Inês de Castro, and she was Spanish (from Galicia), of course... ;) Are you coming to the Iberian Peninsula, in your Europe trip?
Amy wrote: "A productive month of June, with some decent reads:Nonfiction:
In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: An account by a man who was convincted of fraud in connection with his magazine publis..."
Amy, the first two novels seem very interesting! I've never heard about both authors, so thanks for your comments.
I have 'Revolutionary Road' on my shelf but I'm (a bit) afraid of reading it. When I saw the movie it really hit me...
Andreia, this trip we are only going to Spain to catch our cruise home. Someday (when?) we hope to spend a vacation there. We spent a month in southern Spain in 2010 and really like it--the living, food, history. And we haven't even touched Portugal!
Madrano wrote: "Andreia, this trip we are only going to Spain to catch our cruise home. Someday (when?) we hope to spend a vacation there. We spent a month in southern Spain in 2010 and really like it--the living,...":) some other time... I'm going to Ireland at the end of this month, I'm excited about it :)
We are still under Ireland's spell. I fear we reference those weeks far too often! I hope your trip is as wonderful as ours was.
My June readsAunt Dimity and the Summer KingbyNancy Atherton
A paranormal cozy
Rating: 3/5
A Dangerous Place byJacqueline
Winspear
Rating 4/5
Palisades Park byAlan Brennert
Rating 3.5/5
Red Clay, Blue Cadillac: Stories of Twelve Southern Women by Michael Malone
Rating 3.5/5
Thanks for sharing, Meredith. Nice month.
Nice list, Meredith. The one about southern women sounds different.
About halfway through June, the side project that was taking up much of my free time this year came to a close. It's good to be able to devote time to reading again.That said, I only have two books for June:
The Absurd Demise of Poulnabrone by Liam Howley. The tale of a town which is slowly being swallowed by the earth, told possibly as an allegory for the disintegration of community and family in modern society. Refreshingly different, but not great - a bit of the self-indulgent writing endemic to debut novels is present here. Three falsely-nostalgic stars.
Nostromo by Joseph Conrad. At some point, Conrad heard the tale of a sailor who made off with a lighter (small boat) full of silver. He tried to imagine the possibility that the sailor was a man of character, of uncontested virtue, and what sort of situation would cause the theft to take place. The result is Nostromo, in which the history and politics of the (fictional) South American nation of Costaguana are laid out in great detail. Perhaps too much detail, though it is hard to say - the critique of actual South American governments simmers beneath what would normally be dry documentary material. Ultimately, a very satisfying and well-crafted novel. Five stolen silver stars.
Amy, I loved Revolutionary Road. The suburban lifestyle + commute really resonated while we were contemplating moving away from NY. Almost a cautionary tale.
LOL, Mkfs, with the stars for your first book.Emma, i agree with your assessment of RRd. I think along those lines, too. And i rather liked the way the story unfolded, uncomfortable as i was with all the characters.
Emma wrote: "Amy, I loved Revolutionary Road. The suburban lifestyle + commute really resonated while we were contemplating moving away from NY. Almost a cautionary tale."I own the book but haven't read it yet. I think I purchased it years ago with the author Jonathan Franzen recommended him.
Isn't it curious how we run across books? I wonder if knowing Franzen liked it would have made me think twice about RR? Probably not, as i came to it through the film. I try not to let my dislike of one author's work discourage me from reading books they like but it's a mixed success.
Madrano wrote: "Isn't it curious how we run across books? I wonder if knowing Franzen liked it would have made me think twice about RR? Probably not, as i came to it through the film. I try not to let my dislike o..."I read the Q&A in the NY Times Book Review and they usually ask the featured author who are their favorites authors. If they list books I don't care for or the genre I don't read, I'll pass on the authors recommendations.
I can't read everything so it's one way to cut down on prospective candidates.
I can't think of any author off the top of my head who I dislike personally.
I cannot think of any offhand, either. I know i've followed up on author's whose work i've not read, if they have good reasons for their recommendations.
So this is the first time that I have kept track of the books I read this month because it's good for me to work on summaries and it's only the first time so it won't be perfect lol. Caraval Stephanie Garber
4.5/5
When I was reading this book it captivated me from the start. Scarlett is invited to the magical Caraval, when the audience members are in the game and playing all fun and games. Scarlett's sister is kidnapped and now she has to try to save her before Caraval ends and her sister is lost forever.
As a reader, the author writes the emotion in these characters that you feel sad when Scarlett is and you are enjoyed when she is as well. It builds trust through the characters and love that can't be broken between two sisters. I did have to reread some parts because they became slow and had to make sure I got the quick detail but it is truly beautifully written.
Book Rec: Six of Crows
The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan
5/5
If you love Greek Mythology, this is a great book series for you to read. I've always had an interest in it and this is my first time reading the series. Percy Jackson is sent out on a quest with his best friends to prevent a war between Hades and Poseidon. Filled with sass and adventure, you will always need a team of abnormal kids to conquer something like this.
Book Rec: The Chaos of Stars and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
You Caroline Kepnes
3/5(NF) This is an adult novel
This book is written in the perspective of a psychopath/stalker. Joe falls in love with this girl and tries to get her attention and her undying love every day. He becomes jealous and protective that it becomes an obsessive love that it is not healthy. It;s obsessive and manipulative, if you are interested in reading a romance do not read this. The writing is truly terrific.
Book Rec: Diary Of An Oxygen Thief
Six of Crows Leigh Bardugo
5/5
6 teenagers who are apart of a gang and get offered this prize that they can't turn down for an impossible heist. They learn that they need to work together with their tactics of survival. It is a full adventure and trickery. You think you will know what's going to happen but they are two steps ahead of you. It is written in 6 different POVS.
Book Rec: Caraval
Alayna wrote: "So this is the first time that I have kept track of the books I read this month because it's good for me to work on summaries and it's only the first time so it won't be perfect lol. [book:Carava..."
Alayna, I think your summaries are excellent. I wish I could write them as well as you.
Alias Reader wrote: "Alayna wrote: "So this is the first time that I have kept track of the books I read this month because it's good for me to work on summaries and it's only the first time so it won't be perfect lol...."aww thanks :)
Nice list of books, Alayna. You write well about them. When i was into Greek myths there were so few novels featuring them. Today it is different and i'm glad young people can see a fresh approach to these stories. Thanks for sharing.
Madrano wrote: "Nice list of books, Alayna. You write well about them. When i was into Greek myths there were so few novels featuring them. Today it is different and i'm glad young people can see a fresh approach ..."No problem:) My mom has my brothers do summer reading because they don't like reading. But my little brother is reading the series and he is loving it!
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