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Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "Okay...so I finished Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer yesterday. This is my second time reading through the Twilight series. First time was back in high school (ack, is that already 10 year..."Lmaooo! Finally someone has explained how I feel!
I get excited reading her books though I'm very annoyed most of the time especially when I read New Moon, that book was so depressing and she was making me so angry just moping around!
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I am definitely glad I reread them though. That is for sure. And, knowing me, I will probably pick them up in another 10 years LOL. Like I said...sour punch straws!
I bet my feelings would change about those books a little if I reread them too. But even still, I loved them and they're all just waiting on my shelf to be read again! Did anyone else think the first movie was incredibly awkward?? By the end they were great though lol.
Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "OMG! Thank goodness someone feels the same way. Especially about New Moon. I frequently want to bop Bella on the nose for being so crazy. LOLI am definitely glad I reread them though. That is for..."
She deserved a bop on the head!
LOL girl you are making me want to read them again :D
Elizabeth, the first movie was sooooo bad! I watched it again last year I was laughing at how awkward it was, 17 year old me thought that was the best thing since sliced bread! But yeah they do get better but her wig in Eclipse -_- don't even get me started :(
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AND OMG, MissB. The wig. The WIG! THE WIG!!!!
I couldn't put them down this time around. If you pick them up, I cannot wait to hear your adult-thoughts! LOL
Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "I absolutely thought the first movie was awkward! Right there with you. They had really uncomfortable pauses between lines and Bella breathed very loudly a lot. LOL. AND OMG, MissB. The wig. The ..."
Hahahahahha! you just put in a laughing fit! That wig was AWFUL! And I noticed it straight away because I always admire how long her side burns are and they are always over her ears. SO every time Bella was on screen, my eyes could not look away from the wig sighhh
LOL I will let you know if I decide to dive back in
I have been rereading Eragon this year which I read back in 2011 and loved and now I'm finding a tad pompous lol
Isnt it funny how our reading changes? :)
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Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "Haha! It is funny! I love it though. It is the main reason why I like rereading books. I don't like having one "forever" opinion about a book. I read Eragon way back in the day. I don't really reme..."LOL! We are actually really bad influences on each other woman! My TBR is growing just from talking to you lmaooo
HP is one of the few that I read as an adult and loved even more because of all the foreshadowing I missed as a kid :)
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Finished The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl before work today. I really, really enjoyed this collection of short stories as a whole, but there was a dark side to each of these stories, which surprised me. I have only read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by him, and that one was less dark. There is no other way to describe it. Of the stories, I liked The Boy Who Talked to Animals the best. I liked the silly images that were put forth and I liked the small bits of random pieces that really added to the story (like the coconut tree that killed a man...I told you, dark). The Swan was an incredibly disturbing story that dealt with bullying and gun violence, and it also alluded to alcoholism and domestic abuse. Dark. I feel like it would have received harsh criticism if it had been published in today's world. Although written simplistically and in a whimsical sorta way, I definitely feel like these are more appropriate for adults.
Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "Haha! That is awesome. I am glad I am a bad influence LOL.Finished The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl before work today. I really, really enjoyed this colle..."
Say whaaaat?! Coconut tree, I have to read this lool
glad you liked them
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I am new to your group, but you ladies are making me want to read my twilight series again. I loved this series and was what made me really get back into reading and because of those books can't put books down. I bought the pretty white and red copies last year and thinking I may just pick them up in the very near future.
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Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "Welcome Wendy!! I bought and read the white/red copies as well! It was a lot of fun reading through them again, for sure! :)"Thanks I think I may try and pick them up this weekend sometime to start reading them.
I had the black/red covers! I was so excited to buy at the time lol used my pocket money and everything hahah :)Welcome Wendy :)
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Finished Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen today. Can we just take a moment to look at this book cover?!
I LOVE IT! As for the story...a big pile of meh. I did hear this one is not the best of the series, so will be giving book two a shot. It just was not very exciting or insightful...very 2D. XD
Wow that’s a lovely cover! Same you don’t feel the same about the story though
I just finished reading Crazy Rich Asians and for the sheer fun of the entire book I am giving it 5/5 stars. Go pick up this book now!
Just finished
and I’m having a bit of trouble rating it. I wouldn’t recommend it or not recommend it if that makes sense lol. It was easy to read and kept my attention but it’s rattled my perception of Pride and Prejudice a bit. I mean, I knew that the “help” were real people with their own lives and way of thinking and that the breakfast dishes just didn’t get cleaned away on their own and the tea tray didn’t just magically appear whenever you wanted it, but it kind of takes the magic/majesty away of living in these great English estates. It was interesting however to see everything from their side. But the representation of Elizabeth was off to me. She was too needy and doubtful of herself. That’s not Elizabeth Bennet at all!!!
I finished The Austere Academy just yesterday!It tells of the fifth adventure three orphans, (the Baudelaires), go on to a new school, and experience a whole new set of 'Unfortunate Events'.
I would definitely recommend it to those who enjoyed the first four books (not sure I'd recommend jumping right into the series on book five). These books are extremely easy to read if you're interested in the series, it only takes about 1-2 days of reading per book if you are reading casually!
I wrote a short review of this one here if you'd like more details!
My Review
I really need to read the series of unfortunate events books! I read the first two when I was younger and loved them.
Elizabeth wrote: "I really need to read the series of unfortunate events books! I read the first two when I was younger and loved them."I would like to read those eventually too. The series with Neil Patrick Harris has been in my Netflix queue for forever!
I really need to read the series of unfortunate events books! I read the first two when I was younger and loved them.This is my first time reading through them, I love the series so far!
I would like to read those eventually too. The series with Neil Patrick Harris has been in my Netflix queue for forever!
The series is great! It covers up to book four!
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@Bajen Totally added this to my TBR pile. It looks hilarious!
@Allie Ohhh...this looks interesting. I do like books retold from different perspectives. It is a bummer that they did not capture Elizabeth well. To me, she was the most independent one of the Bennet ladies. It does look very interesting. I think I will add it to by TBR and eventually get around to this one. This is a nonfiction book, but I love it. It tells more about the time period, if you are interested! What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew: From Fox Hunting to Whist—the Facts of Daily Life in 19th-Century England by Daniel Pool
@Candace I never read that far into this series, but your review definitely has me itching to pick them up again!!! It looks so cute. :)
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Very interested, Sam, I actually have had that in my tbr for years but I always appreciate a look out, thank you!!
Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "Ohhh, Candace! A thought occurred to me! Would you like to use The Austere Academy for bingo square #7? Comment on the thread if you do! That way, you get 10 points instead of 3. :)"Oh yeah sure! I'll leave my post here so people can see if they're interested but I'll move the points over to the bingo board instead! Thank you for the suggestion!!
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@Candace Of course! I will give you the additional 7 points for the bingo :)
Allie wrote: "Just finished and I’m having a bit of trouble rating it. I wouldn’t recommend it or not recommend it if that makes sense lol. It was easy to read and kept my attentio..."I know what you mean, I also didn't like how she was represented after i read it but it was nice seeing the story from the help's POV too
M1ssb3rry wrote: "Allie wrote: "Just finished and I’m having a bit of trouble rating it. I wouldn’t recommend it or not recommend it if that makes sense lol. It was easy to read and ke..."I’m listening to Pride and Prejudice now :D
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@Allie Do you like the narration of P & P? Which version are you listening to?
^^^Yes! Whoever the girl is, she’s quite good! I went on YouTube to see if the actress, Rosamund Pike’s version was free on there. It wasn’t so I tried the next one... it has two girls in white dresses with a mauve/magenta background and says “learn out loud” on it. I’m flying through it. This girl gives the characters each a different inflection/voice. Shouldn’t be to hard to find if you’re interested!
Sam | Samsimmer wrote: "@Missberry Oh cool! You have read this book as well? Awesome!@Allie Do you like the narration of P & P? Which version are you listening to?"
Years ago now but I did enjoy it :)
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@Missberry Heck yes!
I finished The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg...listened to the audiobook. I thought the narrator did a good job and I really liked this author's concept of magic, but I was not a fan of this book. The "romance" felt unnatural and super forced; it was as if it was there solely to make the plot make more sense, but it just did not feel like a natural thing. I am fine with age gaps with romance, but this gap was a bit much when you couple this fact with how unnaturally this aspect of the plot developed. I could ramble on about this, but I won't. :D All this said and done though, I hate leaving things unfinished. I will probably listen to the next one (if there is an audiobook). Maybe. Idk. :D
I also finished Murder for Christmas by Francis Duncan. Nothing like a cozy murder for the holidays! I read this one for a winter theme challenge for another one of my book clubs and am SO glad that I did! I loved it! It was a cute, old-timey mystery. The author left a great number of clues, but the murderer was not very obvious. I can't wait to pick up the next one in this series.
I finished listening to
Amazing book, I really liked it
It was ansty without being annoying or over the top
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I finished Immortal Poems of the English Language by Oscar Williams over the weekend. Holy Hera. I am not a poetry fan. Maybe in small doses? Maybe. Or not. There were a few that I enjoyed in here, but all in all, I felt like this was not a very good anthology. Many poets were wayyyyy over represented in the book, and others were not in there at all (or hardly at all). The poetry preferences of the editor were pretty obvious and we don't exactly see eye-to-eye on what we enjoy here.
That being said, I am glad I finally read it. Took forever and a lifetime, but I did it! I made poetry a part of my daily life since July and I am can't say I will miss it. XD
Sam: I liked book two of the Paper Magician series better than the first. And yes, there is an audiobook :) I love that Narrator. I will listen to almost anything she reads.
I am in the middle of reading
I read this along time and when I say a long time ago I mean High School. And take it from me that was a long time ago. Lol. I watch the show and just finished watching season 3 and so want to catch up book wise. So I hope to read more of the series in the next few months. I also am reading Harry Potter with my son. He isn't a big reader so I am forcing him to listen to me. He is actually enjoying the book,and so am I.
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@Wendy I like both Outlander and HP a lot! Are you and your son reading through the new illustrated version? It is beautiful!
Finished reading Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio. I really enjoyed this book! It was recommended to me by both another book club and a friend. It was not a difficult read...flew through it, for sure! The different parts of the two stories were weaved together very nicely. If you are looking for a quick little mystery without too much suspense, this is the book for you!
Thanks for the info, Sam. That book is in my tbr. The cover is pretty!
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Lots of my GR friends like her a lot....I’m not for sappy books and these seem sappy so I was always a little hesitant.
Finally finished
I’ve been reading this all week nonstop before it had to go back to the library. While it was absolutely abominable what this woman was put through, I still can’t say I’m much of a fan of Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Alison Weir’s nonfiction is always fantastic but her fictional works have always been hit and miss with me. I usually love it or hate it, but this one was a solid three stars. It could have been shorter though, most of the book (and consequently her life was divided up into three parts: before marrying Henry, being married to Henry and no longer being married to Henry) was a bit of much of the same page after page. I can’t wait to get to the next one in the series though since it is about Henry’s second wife, the bada** Anne Boleyn!
I have been working my way through the Hardy Boys series though I don’t really know why I continue lol. I guess it’s because they’re books everyone should have read during their younger years. I was too much of a Nancy Drew fan to have any time for those Hardy Boys and now in my thirties, I see how Nancy Drew is still so much more believable and well, awesomer lol. Just finished
They are always around 175 pages and great books to read aloud to your kids. I think I continue on because they represent a different time for me. I love vintage anything really, and I’m just happy while reading these books!
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I will be honest; I have not read any books in the Hardy Boys series and I think I read only one Nancy Drew book back in the day. I am missing out!
Just finished Blackberry Winter !This book made my heart ache so much! Very emotional. It follows a mother in the 1930's who is looking for her lost three-year-old son, and it also tells of a young woman in present day who is writing an article trying to discover what happened to the missing boy (as no one found out in the 1930s). A bit sad for my tastes but I'm glad I finished it!
A more thorough review can be found here:
Blackberry Winter Review
Just finished
It is the third book in a trilogy, which is also a spin off series. You can them without reading the first series. You can read them without reading the others in the series...but I don't suggest it because of the characters.
Out of the trilogy, this one was my least favorite because I didnt care for Kristine. I do like the backstory. Each one has drama, thriller, and sexytimes lol. It is a good romance story that involves paranormal, but yet has a story more than just "I love you's". I really enjoy her writing style. Even though the book is over 300 pages, it doesn't feel like that when you are reading it.
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