February BOTM (Your Choice): If I Stay

[Belkis]

Love this story and I'm looking forward to discussing it with everyone.

[Morgan]

I really liked this book, the second one is even better in my opinion!

[Belkis]

Morgan wrote: "I really liked this book, the second one is even better in my opinion!"

I agree Morgan. This one is very good but book 2 is even better. Overall a fanastic story.

[Sylvia]

I agree with both of you. I much preferred the second book but the first was still a great and emotional read.

[Beatrice]

I really love this book, but I very much prefer Adam's POV. It's more emotional.

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I really liked this book, but I haven't read the second yet. So many books, so little time, as they say! :) From what you guys are saying, I should probably read it soon ;)

[Belkis]

Yes Abigail if you can get Where She Went you should definitely read it. It's even more emotional than this first one and follows up where If You Stay leaves off but it's in Adam's POV. I absolutely loved it. The entire story is a wonderful read.

[Sylvia]

Abigail wrote: "I really liked this book, but I haven't read the second yet. So many books, so little time, as they say! :) From what you guysare saying, I should probably read it soon ;)"

You'd be able to read it in a day if you had nothing on

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Sylvia wrote: "Abigail wrote: "I really liked this book, but I haven't read the second yet. So many books, so little time, as they say! :) From what you guys are saying, I should probably read it soon ;)"

You'd b..."

Wow, really? If it's really that short, I'll probably read it soon. Thanks for the advice, guys!

[Sylvia]

Abigail wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "Abigail wrote: "I really liked this book, but I haven't read the second yet. So many books, so little time, as they say! :) From what you guys are saying, I should probably read it ..."

You're welcome :D yeah, it read really fast

[Bing]

I loved this book! But I agree with everyone, the second one was even better :-)

[Lily]

This was one of my favorites from last year and I agree, the second was was so much better.

[Shirley]

I like the book.The second was better then the first.

[Kay]

Ok just started this book and within the first few pages it mentions Jonathan Richman, v.cool. :)

[Brandy]

it's the 2nd day in Feb and I think I am the only one that hasn't read this yet :(

[Sylvia]

Brandy wrote: "it's the 2nd day in Feb and I think I am the only one that hasn't read this yet :("

You've got plenty of time :D

[Kay]

That was just beautiful. Great choice everyone :)

[Belkis]

It really is a beautiful story. Sad but beautifully written. And if you can get you hands on book 2, I'd strongly recommend it. It's even more emotionally charged than If I Stay and in Adam's POV. Such a fantastic read and great wrap-up to this story.

[Kay]

Oh belkis that was awesome. Smiling and crying. Beautifully written. Emotionally charged. I definitely recommend reading both. Great read. I should really sleep but it was so worth staying up for.

[Sylvia]

Kay wrote: "Oh belkis that was awesome. Smiling and crying. Beautifully written. Emotionally charged. I definitely recommend reading both. Great read. I should really sleep but it was so worth staying up for."

Glad you loved the book too :D

[Jane]

I read this at the end of January when my mother was fading fast. It was interesting to think of someone in coma as being able to travel around the near vicinity and hear what is going on. I really enjoyed it, and I put myself on the library waiting list for the e-book "Where She Went" - sounds like everyone here liked that even better.

A very emotional book, and I was at a very emotional spot where I was thinking about life & death.

[Charlie]

Belkis wrote: "Morgan wrote: "I really liked this book, the second one is even better in my opinion!"

I agree Morgan. This one is very good but book 2 is even better. Overall a fanastic story."

I read this yesterday and I loved it but to be honest it felt like a complete story. I didn't realise this book was part of a series and I'm not sure I want to read the next one as it worked so well as a standalone novel.

Do you guys think the next book is a must read?

[Lily]

Absolutely! I enjoyed reading Adam's POV and the song lyrics just killed me--in a good way :)

[Kay]

Lily wrote: "Absolutely! I enjoyed reading Adam's POV and the song lyrics just killed me--in a good way :)"

I don't see the books as a series more part one and part two. If you liked the first the second is a must read as its even better. I agree if I stay works as a stand alone but after reading both it feels like only half the story. :)

[Sylvia]

Charlie wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Morgan wrote: "I really liked this book, the second one is even better in my opinion!"

I agree Morgan. This one is very good but book 2 is even better. Overall a fanastic story."

I..."


Definitely a must read. Like Kay said, If I Stay feels like you are only getting half the story.

[Belkis]

Kay wrote: "Oh belkis that was awesome. Smiling and crying. Beautifully written. Emotionally charged. I definitely recommend reading both. Great read. I should really sleep but it was so worth staying up for."

I'm so happy you loved it so much too Kay. It really is a fantastic story. I can't wait for the second book to come to the big screen. The movie for If You Stay is very good too. I enjoyed it a lot.

[Belkis]

Charlie wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Morgan wrote: "I really liked this book, the second one is even better in my opinion!"

I agree Morgan. This one is very good but book 2 is even better. Overall a fanastic story."

I..."

Yes Charlie, book 2 is a must to be honest. If You can get your hands on it I would highly recommend reading. You'll enjoy it promise. It completes Mia's first part of the story which is what we get in If You Stay. And Where She Went is in Adam's POV and WOW. Just WOW.

[Brandy]

I am about half way and should be able to finish this up today. I really like it so far. Looks like I need to start planning on book 2 according to all the posts.

[Charlie]

Thanks guys, think I'll have to give it a go later this year.

[Kelly]

Started reading it today! Finally a book of the month that is available at my library during the month you're doing it. This will be my first time reading a book of the month for the group - yippee skippee

[Brandy]

I just finished this book. it was so good! (view spoiler)[ I love that her grandfather knew that she needed permission from someone to make the choice of letting go. He knew her in ways that others just didn't get. (hide spoiler)] well I guess I really will need to pick up book 2 ASAP

[Sylvia]

Brandy wrote: "I just finished this book. it was so good! [spoilers removed] well I guess I really will need to pick up book 2 ASAP"

I loved her grandpa…he made me cry both when reading the book and watching the movie. Glad you liked the book and can't wait to see what you think of book 2

[Sylvia]

Kelly wrote: "Started reading it today! Finally a book of the month that is available at my library during the month you're doing it. This will be my first time reading a book of the month for the group - yippe..."

Woohoo!! Love when that happens.

[Brandy]

Sylvia wrote: "Brandy wrote: "I just finished this book. it was so good! [spoilers removed] well I guess I really will need to pick up book 2 ASAP"

I loved her grandpa…he made me cry both when reading the book..."

Haven't seen the movie. Maybe I will check it out.

[Sylvia]

Brandy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "Brandy wrote: "I just finished this book. it was so good! [spoilers removed] well I guess I really will need to pick up book 2 ASAP"

I loved her grandpa…he made me cry both when ..."

The movie was okay for me, much preferred the book

[Kelly]

Just finished. Wow! Very good, but the end did feel a little abrupt to me, like the whole book is all leading up to the very end, and it was almost like "and then that happened. the end"

[Sylvia]

Kelly wrote: "Just finished. Wow! Very good, but the end did feel a little abrupt to me, like the whole book is all leading up to the very end, and it was almost like "and then that happened. the end""

You will get closure when reading book 2

[Kelly]

Sylvia wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Just finished. Wow! Very good, but the end did feel a little abrupt to me, like the whole book is all leading up to the very end, and it was almost like "and then that happened. the ..."

Hope so! just got it from the library today.

[Petuli]

Lately I have read just fantasy book and I've kind of got into fantasy hangover. I wanted to read something easier and still meaningful and If I Stay was an awesome choice! I really enjoyed the book, it did have some depth to it although I would appreciate one more chapter at the end to wrap things up.