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Thanks Charmaine! I am a finance major, although I still don't know what I want to do when I "grow up". LoL! But I'm good with numbers so I thought it would be the best way to get through school.And I really enjoyed Divergent!
Just finished
which I loved, can´t wait to get
to see how it ends. Now I am starting
which I have heard is a great book.
Tori - That looks like an interesting book. Is it as depressing as his book
? I don't think I can do depressing books anymore.
Brigid - I'm reading Scorpio Races right now and have to say that I love Maggie Stiefvater. The book is good so far with a lot of "world" building.
? I don't think I can do depressing books anymore.Brigid - I'm reading Scorpio Races right now and have to say that I love Maggie Stiefvater. The book is good so far with a lot of "world" building.
I just finished The Basic Eight. I chose it because it is by Daniel Handler, more commonly known as Lemony Snicket of A Series of Unfortunate Events. But this was not very good. Honestly, I am just glad that although this one (his first boook) did not turn out so well, he still was able to write A Series of Unfortunate Events so well. Now I'm reading The Fellowship of the Ring.
Charmaine wrote: "Brigid: I hope it comes in soon for you! I got it from the library and hope to read it soon. :-)Seth: Dauntless is cool but definitely not for me. XD I could see myself in either Erudite (because..."
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Seth wrote: "Charmaine wrote: "Brigid: I hope it comes in soon for you! I got it from the library and hope to read it soon. :-)Seth: Dauntless is cool but definitely not for me. XD I could see myself in eithe..."
Ha ha! Have to agree with you now after finishing the book. ;-) Just the whole thing about working in libraries and reading and getting knowledge sounds cool, but in that world I'd be better off with Amity.
Just finished Divergent, now reading
Shannen (Is it November 17th yet?) wrote: "Tori - That looks like an interesting book. Is it as depressing as his book
? I don't think I can do depressing books anymore.Brigid - I'm reading Scor..."
It's really not that depressing. Nothing like his other book.
I just finished
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writes. Amazing.
I got
for Christmas and I'm right in the middle of it now. I like it and lot, but it's not one of those books where I sit down a finish the book right then and there....I also am reading
(Yes, still...) I reaalllllyyyy like this one! :D It's taking me a while because I am on vacation in San Diego right now, and I am reading like six books at once ;D
Bluemoon wrote: "Never really got into the first of the Skinjacker series, so never read the rest. Maybe I should re-read it again. The first time around I was in a rush so maybe that had something to do with it"
You should! I mean, I thought the first book was good but the second and third books were much better in my opinion. The third book in particular was really amazing. <3
You should! I mean, I thought the first book was good but the second and third books were much better in my opinion. The third book in particular was really amazing. <3
Kourtni wrote: "I just finished
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writes. Amazing."
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Isn't that book amazing for such a small thing! Loved it.
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writes. Amazing."YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Isn't that book amazing for such a small thing! Loved it.
Happy new year everyone! <3 Just finished "How to save a Life" and going to start on the Scorpio Races today. :-)
Charmaine wrote: "Happy new year everyone! <3 Just finished "How to save a Life" and going to start on the Scorpio Races today. :-)"
Happy New Year to you as well :)
Happy New Year to you as well :)
Bluemoon wrote: "Reading...
Finally gotten around to reading this. Was so hesitant to read the beginning, so got through that hurdle and finally started it."
Thumbs up! I find myself wanting to re-read this series already. (If only there weren't so many books to get to!) :)
Bluemoon wrote: "Reading...
Finally gotten around to reading this. Was so hesitant to read the beginning, so got through that hurdle and finally started it."
Yay! Hope you enjoy it!! That series gets so much better with the second and third book! I really miss that world. I just might have to do a re-read if I get through the other books I'm reading!
Heidi wrote: "Kourtni wrote: "I just finished
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writ..."Oh Em Gee, YES!! So heartbreaking, but so so GOOD.
Kourtni wrote: "I just finished
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writes. Amazing."Wasn't that just a GREAT book?! Really powerful. With Chaos Walking and now this...he has a constant reader in me, no matter what he decides to write. I can't wait for his next book!
Lloyd wrote: "Kourtni wrote: "I just finished
. My eyes are so puffy from all the crying. What an amazing message though. I will read anything Patrick Ness writ..."Yes Lloyd! I completely agree!! I can't get over just how powerful it was. But then I felt the same way when I finished
. You guys are really talking me into a re-read of Chaos Walking!!
I need to re-read them, too. I thought about doing so over break, but I left them in my dorm room. >_<
Also I seriously need to read A Monster Calls.
Also I seriously need to read A Monster Calls.
Scorpio Races is intense. Maggie Stiefvater's writing is so beautiful.
I really need to read A Monster Calls too. Can't bring myself to spend $9 on a 200 page book though. I keep waiting for the price to come down.
Kourtni - Hope you like Obisidian! Quick, easy, addictive. :)
I really need to read A Monster Calls too. Can't bring myself to spend $9 on a 200 page book though. I keep waiting for the price to come down.
Kourtni - Hope you like Obisidian! Quick, easy, addictive. :)
Shannen (Is it November 17th yet?) wrote: "Scorpio Races is intense. Maggie Stiefvater's writing is so beautiful.I really need to read A Monster Calls too. Can't bring myself to spend $9 on a 200 page book though. I keep waiting for ..."
I read the digital version, so I didn't even (yet) get to see the illustrations. I can guess that it would be a $9 well spent!
Kourtni - I want to re-read the trilogy already too! I still remember almost breaking out in tears on the bus ride home that night I was reading the Knife of Never Letting Go. :(
Brigid - You DO need to read A Monster Calls!!Shannen - I'm liking Obsidian so far! I needed something quick and light after A Monster Calls. And yes you should read it!!
Lloyd - I read it on my Kindle Fire so I got to see the illustrations. They were pretty awesome! You need to see them! Oh, I came to tears many times through the Chaos Walking books and I can't even tell you how much I boo-hooed reading A Monster Calls. I thought I was going to wake up my husband sleeping next me! LoL
I listened to a Monster Calls - I bought it for $9 from Books on Board and it was money well spent. Jason Issacs did a wonderful job narrating. I am crying just thinking of it *bwaaaaaa*
Jason Issacs, as in Lucius Malfoy?
Tori(Cupcake-Monster) wrote: "About half way through
and I lovelovelove it!!!!!"I really enjoyed it too!
Finished
late last night. You're right Shannen, its like crack. I could not put it down! I was pretty upset when I found out the next book is not out yet. :( Anyhoo..next up is Clockwork Prince.
Kourtni wrote: "Finished
late last night. You're right Shannen, its like crack. I could not put it down! I was pretty upset when I found out the next book is not out yet. :(
Anyh..."
Happy you liked it! If it's any consolation, you could read
next but then you'll still have to wait for the third book in that series. But at least their are two books out in that series! Another book that I couldn't put down was
but the sequel isn't out yet.
late last night. You're right Shannen, its like crack. I could not put it down! I was pretty upset when I found out the next book is not out yet. :( Anyh..."
Happy you liked it! If it's any consolation, you could read
next but then you'll still have to wait for the third book in that series. But at least their are two books out in that series! Another book that I couldn't put down was
but the sequel isn't out yet.
Kourtni wrote: "I guess it helps a little ;) LOL. I will get right on those! Oh how I missed my book twin!"
I've missed you too! ;) I love reading the more serious and wonderful books like Jellicoe Road but oh how I love me some book crack and having someone who likes both to talk about it with.
I've missed you too! ;) I love reading the more serious and wonderful books like Jellicoe Road but oh how I love me some book crack and having someone who likes both to talk about it with.
Bluemoon - What book are you reading?
Kourtni - Yay! I'm waiting for the third book while stalking the author's page on here. She actually responds to people when you write to her.
Kourtni - Yay! I'm waiting for the third book while stalking the author's page on here. She actually responds to people when you write to her.
Oh nice!! When does the third book come out?? I hope it is the last book..I can't stand waiting for books!!
comes out in May. I hate waiting for books too. I much prefer to discover a series once all the books are out.And
comes out in May too. It's going to be a good month!
Oh wow! AND my birthday is in May! So it is a good month. :) There are soooo many books coming out in May!
. I'm sure there are more that I'm missing.
Kourtni - I haven't kept up on the Sookie books and I haven't read the fourth MI book. Shame on me!
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Seth: Dauntless is cool but definitely not for me. XD I could see myself in either Erudite (because I love reading and learning new things) or Amity (because I'm too nice). XD
Kourtni: Welcome back! I hope you find some good things to read. :-) (off topic, I know!) But what is your major? Good luck with the rest of school!
Still reading Divergent but I really like it <3