Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson - Restarting March 13th 2020

[Sarah Elizabeth]

The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—the one who yanks you out of your shell.But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just... disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There’s just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try... unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough.Dance until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait... what?

Getting through Sloane’s list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she’ll find?

Go Skinny Dipping? Um...

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson will be our first guided buddy read for August 2014.

Please read at your own pace, and hide any spoilers ☺ You are welcome to join at any time during the month ☺

Happy Reading Everybody!

[Mei]

This, I'll be joining! :)

[Elizabeth]

I'm so excited for this!

[rachel, x]

I'll join! :)

[Abi]

Starting now!

[Abi]

Chapter 2 - This is quite boring so far. :(

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I've still not started ☹

[Abi]

Chapter 4 - (view spoiler)[ Yikes, seeing your best friend and your boyfriend kissing would be horrible! (hide spoiler)]

[Elizabeth]

Starting now

[Abi]

I think I'm up to chapter 7 now, but it's not that great.

[Elizabeth]

I'm about to start chapter four... It's alright hoping it gets a lot better

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 4 - [spoilers removed]"

That wasn't very nice for her!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Frank talking to that bloke at the gas station was weird. he called him a great guy when he'd only met him once? strange (hide spoiler)]

chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ ask for mona and mona turns out to be the manager? weird again! What if she didn't want a job? (hide spoiler)]

chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ that kiss was kind of hot! It is so obvious that Frank likes her as more than a friend though. why can't she see it? i know he has a girlfriend, but why is he spending so much time with her if he doesn't like her? (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

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(view spoiler)[I was thinking that about Mona! How awkward would it be for Emily if she asked for Mona, then said she did't want it?! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

The end (view spoiler)[ well I'm glad she found Sloane, but I can't say I have much faith that they'll make it long-term. (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

I'm going to start this one tomorrow, if I get time. :) Its pretty popular so my fingers are crossed that this is good. :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Abbie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

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(view spoiler)[ it would have been a bit weird.
"I don't want a job."
"But you filled in an application? You came here and asked for the manager?" (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Managed to sneak a bit of reading in, so i've finished. Can't say i'm impressed with it though.

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "Abbie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

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(view spoiler)[ She would have looked insane! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Abbie wrote: "Managed to sneak a bit of reading in, so i've finished. Can't say i'm impressed with it though."

It was way too long for the amount of stuff that happened. I gave it a 3.

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "Abbie wrote: "Managed to sneak a bit of reading in, so i've finished. Can't say i'm impressed with it though."

It was way too long for the amount of stuff that happened. I gave it a 3."

Yep, the things that did happen was so dragged out that they turned dull.

I rated it 2.5

[Connie]

I'm a tad busy this weekend, but on Monday/Tuesday I'll definitely be starting this book! I've only read like five pages so far haha, the narrator seems nice, but it hasn't grabbed my attention yet. It's only five pages though, hopefully it gets better~

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I know what you mean, it didn't really grab you at the beginning.

[rachel, x]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 4 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[It wouldn't be good at all! (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

(view spoiler)[It was nice of him to strike up a conversation but call him a "great guy" straight afterwards was weird. It was so cute how he did start doing Sudoku though!! :) (hide spoiler)]

chapter 3 [spoilers removed]

(view spoiler)[I would be a little annoyed if my friend signed me up for a job and didn't ask too - especially since she forged her application - but she could've said no if she wanted to. (hide spoiler)]

chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I guess he really just wanted a friend because his gf wasn't there but you're right it was pretty obvious that he liked her more than just a friend. (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

Sarah wrote: "The end [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Me either. I wasn't a fan of Sloane. I mean she just didn't seem like that good a friend. A little too pushy and overbearing to me. Least she has some nice new friends to fall back on though. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Rachel wrote: "Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

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(view spoiler)[ that 'great guy' comment was weird! for a moment i wondered if he was gay or something! (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

End - (view spoiler)[I know you guys weren't a fan but I really liked it. I didn't find it too long, I read it in a single sitting and didn't even have time to stop and write notes like I normally do! I liked all the characters and liked the idea of the challenge though some of the items were a little weird! (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

Oh, and did anyone have a review copy of this??

[rachel, x]

Sarah wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Sarah wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

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(view spoiler)[Ahahaha! It certainly wasn't his best moment. A weird intro to his character!!
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[Sarah Elizabeth]

Rachel wrote: "Oh, and did anyone have a review copy of this??"

Nope ☹

[rachel, x]

Oh okay. Never mind. :)

[Hannelore]

Starting now :)

[Elizabeth]

Oh forgot to post I finished it. Have it three stars

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Me and Tati will be reading this on March 23rd, can the mods please change the date? :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting March 23rd 2015. Happy Reading ☺

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Thanks a lot Sarah :)

[Tati]

Excited for this one!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Hope you guys like this one, we had it as GBR previously but I thought it a bit slow.

[C.P.]

Just got this. Hopefully I'll have time to participate.

[Brittani]

I'm reading this a bit early. Hope that's ok :) I love Morgan matsons writing so I'm excited for this one. Been wanting to read it for a WHILE

[Tati]

It's okay, I won't be able to start just yet, as I'm reading something else at the moment

[Rachael]

Hi guys.. I'd love to join you :)

[Tati]

I'm at 6% and already questioning my decision to read this...

[Rachael]

I'm about 21% and feeling the same.. I mean I don't hate it but I don't love it either. I'm feeling very blah about it

[C.P.]

Eh, hopefully I like it. You guys are starting to worry me. I haven't started it yet.

[Tati]

I don't think I'll be finishing it

[Brittani]

Omg that Playlist is perfect! I'm adding all those songs to a running Playlist on my ipod! country and 80s pop are my favorite! it's like it was made for me :)

[Brittani]

I like it so far.. it's making me miss my best friend lol. sorry you guys aren't enjoying it