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Aug 30, 2010 05:41PM
Oooh I want to read Honey, Baby, Sweetheart! Let me know what you think of it when you're done listening, Heidi.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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So for those of you who are fans of the Chaos Walking Series I have a question. I tried reading the 1st book and just never really was interested. Should I try to pick it up again?? It just wasn't that interesting to me to start so I put it down and never looked back. You guys are making me re-think this decision.
Brittany it literally took me over 100 pages to get into the first book, I can't remember exactly when, but shortly after there I got hooked. I got a little more insight as to what the heck was going on and totally fell in love with the characters. I don't know how far you got the first time, but I recommend giving it another try because it did take me a while to get into it and I almost gave up. Now I'm loving it.
Brittany wrote: "So for those of you who are fans of the Chaos Walking Series I have a question. I tried reading the 1st book and just never really was interested. Should I try to pick it up again?? It just wasn'..."
Yes.
Yes.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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Well, I started when it was our monthly read. I got to the point where he met the girl. I know a girl, what a novelty! It wasn't long after that when I gave up.
That's exactly where I wanted to give up too. My advice is try going a little further. I liked it so so much better after that point. And the second book was great.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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Brittany wrote: "Alright Kourtni, I'll give it another try. I'll let you know how it goes."Good, I'm glad! Can't wait to hear what you think.
Brittany wrote: "So for those of you who are fans of the Chaos Walking Series I have a question. I tried reading the 1st book and just never really was interested. Should I try to pick it up again?? It just wasn'..."
I wasn't interested in TKONLG at first either. It takes a while to get used to the writing style and the somewhat confusing plot. But once I got about halfway through I was totally hooked. And the second and third books are AMAZING. :)
I wasn't interested in TKONLG at first either. It takes a while to get used to the writing style and the somewhat confusing plot. But once I got about halfway through I was totally hooked. And the second and third books are AMAZING. :)
Sooo right now I'm reading …
Although I've taken a bit of a break from it because I was reading Clockwork Angel all day yesterday. And it was one of those books that was so darn good I feel like I can't read anything else for a while … ;)
Although I've taken a bit of a break from it because I was reading Clockwork Angel all day yesterday. And it was one of those books that was so darn good I feel like I can't read anything else for a while … ;)
Chachic wrote: "I'm currently reading:
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I went to get this from the library yesterday and I couldn't find it even though it was listed as there. Bummer. I did get the first Kate Daniel's book though so that should make you and Peep happy :)
"I went to get this from the library yesterday and I couldn't find it even though it was listed as there. Bummer. I did get the first Kate Daniel's book though so that should make you and Peep happy :)
Amy, I have a review of The Year of Secret Assignments in my blog: http://chachic.wordpress.com/2010/09/... That was my first Jaclyn Moriarty. I'm enjoying Feeling Sorry for Celia now. :)Heidi, I hope they find this book for you! Yes to the Kate Daniels series! I hope you end up liking the books as much as Peep did.
@Cass,I know a coworker who raves about SHUG. I haven't read either of these books, but I thought you might be interested in a side by side comparison of their covers:
I've seen them in person, and yes they are the exact same popsicle, just flipped and recolored.
OMGoodness! Listening to Catching Fire right now on audio... narrator gets better after the first couple chapters, and the twists are amazing! Don't spoil it ladies (and gents?), I'll let you know when I finish it.
I am in too many groups so I feel like I repeat this post all the time. Anyhoo, I am reading and/or listening to
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I am reading
. I'm on about page 100, and I'm really liking it so far. I'm just waiting for the fighting to begin :)
Heidi, have you read Sarah Addison Allen's other books? I have Sugar Queen and Garden Spells and I'm planning to read them soon.
I put the Murder of Bindy Mackenzie on hold to read this one:
and I finished it last night so now I'm back to the Jaclyn Moriarty book.
Just finished
last night!! It was FABulous! This has to be one of my favorite books, I can't say enough good things about it.
Chachic wrote: "Heidi, have you read Sarah Addison Allen's other books? I have Sugar Queen and Garden Spells and I'm planning to read them soon."
This is my first book by her, but I like it a lot so far.
This is my first book by her, but I like it a lot so far.
Ok, finished Catching Fire on Friday, now need to find the time to read Mockingjay. I'll hopefully be done by the end of the week (crossing fingers).
Currently reading:
The second book in the President's Daughter series. I didn't really like the first one but that's probably because I don't live in the States so I didn't really understand the politics.
Heidi, I want to read Finnikin but it's not available here! It's the only Marchetta that I haven't read.I finished these two the past few days:
and I'm currently reading:
Finnikin is on my list to read too. I've heard lots of good things about it. Are you liking it so far Heidi?
Kourtni wrote: "Finnikin is on my list to read too. I've heard lots of good things about it. Are you liking it so far Heidi?"
I am loving it!
I am loving it!
Awesome! When I have time to read again I will have to pick it up. It is so strange that I haven't finished a book in weeks. Kind of sad. :(
Kourtni wrote: "Awesome! When I have time to read again I will have to pick it up. It is so strange that I haven't finished a book in weeks. Kind of sad. :("
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Kourtni, are you experiencing a reader's slump? :( Hey, if you're interested in Melina Marchetta's books, I recommend Jellicoe Road:
It's not fantasy but YA contemporary fiction and it's one of my favorite reads this year.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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I feel you Kourtni. I don't have time to read right now either. It's a bit sad really. Grad school apps have consumed my life! Soon though, one day soon I will be able to read again.
Kourtni wrote: "Just finished
last night!! It was FABulous! This has to be one of my favorite books, I can't say enough good things about it."
*happy dances* AAAH. I know, right? Told ya it was amazing, didn't I? :D
last night!! It was FABulous! This has to be one of my favorite books, I can't say enough good things about it."*happy dances* AAAH. I know, right? Told ya it was amazing, didn't I? :D
Anyway … I just finished reading Eyes Like Stars today. It was cute.
I started reading The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, which is alright so far but I have a feeling it's going to go downhill. We'll see. :P
I started reading The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, which is alright so far but I have a feeling it's going to go downhill. We'll see. :P
Bluemoon wrote: "KOURTNI: I'm actually reading the first book of the trilogy. Right now I think it's weird, but I keep hearing to just keep going until page 100 and it gets better."
It is weird, but trust me––soon you will be hooked!
It is weird, but trust me––soon you will be hooked!
Chachic wrote: "Brigid, I have Eyes Like Stars but I haven't read it yet."
It's an entertaining book, but there isn't much of a compelling plot. The world is original, but it sort of leaves a lot to be desired … that is, I found it difficult to understand why it exists. I think you'll see what I mean when you read it. Mostly the book relies on humor; and even that's only funny if you have some basic Shakespeare knowledge. Luckily I've had to read a lot for school … lol. :)
It's an entertaining book, but there isn't much of a compelling plot. The world is original, but it sort of leaves a lot to be desired … that is, I found it difficult to understand why it exists. I think you'll see what I mean when you read it. Mostly the book relies on humor; and even that's only funny if you have some basic Shakespeare knowledge. Luckily I've had to read a lot for school … lol. :)
I had to officially put "Fallen" down . I had no more motivation to read it anymore. So now I am concentrating on "Fallout" by Ellen Hopkins and finishing "Evermore" by Alyson Noel.
Fallen by Lauren Kate? I thought it was okay … Nothing really special, though. I haven't read Fallout … didn't like Evermore much, though.
Chachic wrote: "I'm not planning to read Fallen. I haven't read anything good about it."
Me neither!
Me neither!
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