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What Are You Reading? 2018
Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Right now I"m reading 
and rereading 
"I need to read Ready Player One. It’s been on my TBR forev..."
Ready Player One has a lot of pop culture references in it was so nostalgic for me !! I enjoyed the Narrator and how the story was told it all worked for me But I know we all have different preferences in books and Narrators.
I saw the preview for the movie which is now in thereat but not really sure Im going to be rushing out to see it , It looks like it follows the book but the VR (Virtual Reality) parts look so ...uhmm I dunno cartoonish? I dunno something just not at all what I was expecting.
I read 
4/5
3/5 I didnt like the ending but wasnt as bad as I was expecting.
2/5 Was so disapointed with this book
3/5It was good a little gothic and creepy vibe but was a little much drawn out so the 3 instead of a 4
4/5Loved this book not a 5 but still pretty dang good!
Now Im reading 
So far not sure about this one ... I hope it picks up right now its just a bunch of people taking about Oliver as they knew him ....
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and right now I can't believe how many books I'm juggling all at once lol I'm currently reading [bookcov..."So far I am :) and like you said, I've been listening to it while doing things, like cooking and my youngest fell asleep to me listening to it during the day ... so bonus points for that hehehe
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I haven't watched that yet. Heard so many conflicting opinions about it.
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I loved season 1 of The Handmaid's Tale and cannot wait for the next season. So good and very compelling!!
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and right now I can't believe how many books I'm juggling all at once lol I'm currently reading [bookcov..."She's pretty good so far and keeping me interested.
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and rereading "I need to read Ready Player One. It’s been o..."
Love all the pop culture references. I actually got very excited seeing the movie preview and that's what convinced me in reading the book. I had a preview listen of this and it's Will Wheaton who narrates the story...an 80's star himself :)
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I read the book as well Laura and like you it wasn’t very good for me. I actually don’t remember the book in detail just that it had the same concept as the series.
I will have to check out Handmaidens Tale. Is it on Netflix?
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and rereading "I need to read Ready Player One. It’s been o..."
I will need to give it another go. Since I am such a mood reader I’m sure that’s why I didn’t stick with it. I have seen the trailer as well. Isn’t that how the book goes? Isn’t he in a game or something?
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4/5 3/5 I didnt like the ending but wasnt as bad as I was expecting.
2/5 Was s..."
Defending Jacob was a mediocre book for me....until the end. I was so shocked and had some kind of feelings when I was done.
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and right now I can't believe how many books I'm juggling all at once lol I'm currently re..."That is exactly why I enjoy them so much. I feel so accomplished multitasking 😉
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I’m sure it does since it deals with suicide. My son watched the last 4 episodes with me and he said that’s not how high school is. Of course he is living that situation now and he is happy with his life so he can’t really understand why people do those things. I think watching shows like this shows kids that there are some people that aren’t in his place in life. Not everyone is happy. His cousin committed suicide when she was 17 and he just can’t wrap his head around why she would have any reason to do that. Anyway, didn’t mean to go on so much about that but the series just brings the situation to people’s attention.
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and right now I can't believe how many books I'm juggling all at once lol I..."Me too :)
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Yeah, it will always be that way...conflicting opinions.
The show is definitely an important one in demonstrating just that to those who cannot fathom or imagine that some can be in such despair and that there is no way out but by ending their lives.
I guess we will never really understand but we can have compassion.
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Yes we can Sylvia.
Tracy wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I just binge watched 13 Reasons Why. There were some touching moments and some that I can’t see why she would do what she did. I felt as if she was just trying to make s..."No Handmaids Tale is a Hulu Original !!
Tracy wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Right now I"m reading and rereading "I need to read Ready Player On..."
No hes not in a game its a futuristic story and VR (Virtual Reality) is a very big thing they can go to school and socialize with others this way but otherwise he is a poor kid living in a trailor with his aunt and uncle and has to take care of himself. He does take part in a game but alot of the world is has been trying to win this game for a long time.
Sylvia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Right now I"m reading and rereading "I need to read Ready Player On..."
oh yes I forgot he was the Narrator I just remembered he did a brilliant job !!
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and rereading "I need to read ..."
That's awesome :)
Tracy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I just binge watched 13 Reasons Why. There were some touching moments and some that I can’t see why she would do what she did. I felt as if she was just trying to make ..."Agree !! Identified a little with her in the book being i tried suicide when I was 13 I look back now and think how stupid it was !! Now that I'm a mother and have dealt with one of my kids being a "cutter"! I know I will never understnd it it just dont make sense to me so all situations are different and POVs different and dealt with differently . I think tat the show addressees bullying and what not is a good thing but I didnt like the show myself.
Selena Gomez identified with it and is why she is the one producing the show. From what I understand the 2nd season is going to be about the aftermath and consequences of the first season. So I might watch the first season because I am interested in the 2nd season.
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Cool, I have that to :)
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and rereading "I need to read R..."
Oh, I didn't realize that. Good to know.
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I think a lot of kids go through similar things Laura. I went through a spell when I was 15 and looking back on it now I try really hard to understand. I didn't try to kill myself but I had some painful issues that I just couldn't deal with so I thought physical pain would be more bearable. At that age you are so unaware of the finality of it and the consequences.
I skimmed/finished
and I just never got into it. It felt more like a children's book with content added in to make it YA. It was slow and boring and seemed to be trying to be Harry Potter (3 main characters, 1 girl, 2 boys, the girl is kind of bossy and a smarty pants, 1 boy possesses magic that stuns and amazes the adults, but he doesn't know how to use it or why he has it, the other boy is the friend who is funny and a bit mischievous, they are at a school for magic, he thinks he is poor, but discovers he has money, no one has really taught him what he is, there are creatures, etc., etc.) and to me it was a fail. Anyhow- now I am reading
because I have never read this series and so far, it is really good!
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and I just never got into it. It felt more like a children's book with content added in to make it YA. It was slow and boring and seem..."That stinks Victoria. At least you are enjoying CoTaR! I really enjoyed that one as well.
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and I’m enjoying Nick’s story more than I thought I would. I’m now listening to
and it’s good so far.
Victoria wrote: "I skimmed/finished and I just never got into it. It felt more like a children's book with content added in to make it YA. It was slow and boring and seem..."Well that sucks about Tempest and Slaughter !! I have it on audio and feel like if I read the other books that came before this book of the same world I would love this book like everyone else that read the series ... Dunno If I want to invest in them tho ...
Laura wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I skimmed/finished and I just never got into it. It felt more like a children's book with content added in to make it YA. It was slow an..."yes, I kind of thought the same thing. When I got it from the library I didn't realize that it was built off of a previous series so maybe that would make the difference. I saw lots of rave reviews so maybe if I go back and check out the previous books than maybe I would like this one more. I felt like this one was building up for future books in this series, but there were so many pages of nothing happening but school, and day to day routine and lots of repeats of facts that were already stated.. two or three times, and I hate when books do that. I got it already. :D
Victoria wrote: "Laura wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I skimmed/finished and I just never got into it. It felt more like a children's book with content added in to make it YA. ..."YUCK! repetitive annoys the crap out of me and I cant stand day to day blah blah its the worst in a book! If I wanted every day routine I wouldnt be reading :D
I haven't read Tempests and Slaughter yet, but I have a feeling its one of those that's so much better when you've read the series before it.https://bookriot.com/2017/03/03/readi...
This article talks about Tortall and all her series and the order you should read them in to avoid spoilers and get to know the universe. I absolutely love what I've read so far. I've read the Alanna series and the Protector of the Small series. I enjoyed the Protector a bit more. Next I'm reading The Immortals.
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in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sure if I can wait. This series is such a fun and sexy read, if anyone is looking for something like that.
Sylvia wrote: "I just read in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sure if I can wait..."Ooo these look cool!
Just finished
which was pretty good and now I'm starting
Jenny wrote: "I haven't read Tempests and Slaughter yet, but I have a feeling its one of those that's so much better when you've read the series before it.https://bookriot.com/2017/03/03/readi......"
Yeah I think so also but I dont think I want to get invested in such a long series just to be able to enjoy a book she has written much much later than the last series.
Sylvia wrote: "I just read in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sure if I can wait..."I have Trickery !! I will have to give it a go since you finished them so fast Sylvia! that alone has me intrigued !
Amanda wrote: "Just finished which was pretty good and now I'm starting "Amanda wrote: "Just finished
which was pretty good and now I'm starting "I really liked Diabolic and The Empress !! I cant wait for the next book! This series has gotten me interested in YA again!
Tracy wrote: "I just finished and I’m enjoying Nick’s story more than I thought I would. I’m now listening to and it’s good so far."I have always wanted to read The Chronicles of Nick but ever time I pick one up I always end up deciding on something else...
Laura wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I haven't read Tempests and Slaughter yet, but I have a feeling its one of those that's so much better when you've read the series before it.https://bookriot.com/2017/03/03/reading-..."
I guess that's one way of looking at it. I didn't pick up Alanna with the sole purpose of enjoying the later books, I was just excited to explore a new world and a new author :)
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in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sur..."They definitely are not too serious and just what I needed to read to get my mind off a few personal issues.
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in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sur..."I really enjoyed them and couldn't stop laughing. Just the thing I needed to escape life. Hope you like it too.
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https://bookriot.com/2017/03/03/readi......"
I haven’t heard of this series Jenny. It looks interesting though. Perhaps I should check them out. I didn’t read the description but they look YA sci-fi?
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in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this year but not sure if I can wait..."That’s exciting Sylvia. I love finding a good series but hate waiting for all of them to come out.
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which was pretty good and now I'm starting "Both of those have really good reviews Amanda. Good picks.
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and I’m enjoying Nick’s story more than I thought I would. I’m now listening to and it’s good so far."..."
I really didn’t think I would enjoy them as much as I do since I’m not a huge Nick fan in the regular series but it’s a good back story.
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in 3 days and I'm addicted lol next 2 books should be out this ye..."Love that books can do that for us Sylvia. Glad it worked for you.
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and it’s making me miss Mercy.
Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I haven't read Tempests and Slaughter yet, but I have a feeling its one of those that's so much better when you've read the series before it.https://bookriot.com/2017/03/03/reading-..."
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All excellent books there !! I really hope you like the audio !! Darkest Minds has a decent Narrator. I know I end up DNF is the Narrator annoys me.