Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
What are you reading now?
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Laraine
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Mar 01, 2011 02:14AM
Currently reading
, hope it's as good/ better than Before I Fall.
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Just finished
in a day and loved it. Now I'm starting
(not fiction-I know) and still trying to finish
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Karen wrote: "Just finished
in a day and loved it. Now I'm starting
(not fiction-I know) an..."Med Head is actually pretty good. I read the adult version of it called Against Medical Advice.
I am reading
. I am on chapter 3 and all I can say is......what? No idea what's going on at the moment. lol
Jamie wrote: "I am reading
. I am on chapter 3 and all I can say is......what? No idea what's going on at the moment. lol"We were all that way Jamie, just keep reading. It'll all make sense when the awesomeness comes out.
Peep wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I am reading
. I am on chapter 3 and all I can say is......what? No idea what's going on at the moment. lol"We were all that way Jamie, just ..."
LOL that's what I keep hearing. I am reading it very slowly so that I don't miss anything!
I've finished Wuthering Heights
Everything about this book makes it makes it truly brilliant. 5 starsMidnight Sun
I loved the story from Edwards point of view. 5 StarsHush, Hush
The storyline certainly keeps you interested, but i personally found it hard to read. 3 starsMy Big Fat Supernatural Wedding
There is not enough here that stands out, Maybe it's a case of trying to cram too many authors in to one book. 3 starsA Great and Terrible Beauty
The writing was gorgeously elaborate great, but sometimes so elaborate I didn't actually know what was going on. 3 starsand I have started Glimmerglass
Bloody Tower: The Diary of Tilly Middleton, London 1553-1559
and Slave to Sensation
Jamie I tried that since everyone said it was confusing but I was still confused - things dont start making sense until later on. Once they start to make sense though its like wham!
Jaimie wrote: "Jamie I tried that since everyone said it was confusing but I was still confused - things dont start making sense until later on. Once they start to make sense though its like wham!"Ahaha! ok then I will read it at the regular pace. I want to get the wham! lol I wanna see who this Jonah guy is too!
It's almost halfway through the book before things really start making sense.
Now that it is March I wanted to invite others to join the theme read thread if they have any books that are appropriate(or even remotely close!) March's themes are as follows: 1. Women's History Month - stories with strong female protaganists.
2. Friendship Day - stories with strong friendships and/or about friendship.
3. St. Pat's Day - Irish authors and/or books set in Ireland.
In the featured author thread there are two authors for March Melina Marchetta and Scott Westerfeld. Feel free to join us over there if you plan to read either author this month. Thanks!
Still trying to plug through
because everyone keeps saying it gets better.
has been fun so far. It had a much better start than the first one.
Stacia ~ the duchess of spork wrote: "Still trying to plug through
because everyone keeps saying it gets better."
I'm reading this right now too but it had me from the beginning. And Manchee just makes my heart melt.
because everyone keeps saying it gets better."I'm reading this right now too but it had me from the beginning. And Manchee just makes my heart melt.
It took me about 75-100 pages to start getting into it Stacia. Basically once Viola is a full time player I was hooked.
Stacia - Yes. When our dogs are really naughty, I have swatted them on the rear. Won't be doing that anymore. I now picture them saying, "Ow? Mommy?" :(
Shannen wrote: "Stacia - Yes. When our dogs are really naughty, I have swatted them on the rear. Won't be doing that anymore. I now picture them saying, "Ow? Mommy?" :("I walk around giving my dog thoughts now, like Manchee. I love him too, he was my favorite from the beginning.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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Ugh... fine I'll pick Knife up again the next time I'm at the library. I have to know what is so great about this book. Especially since I didn't come close to finishing it the 1st time around. But I'm skipping the 1st 75 pages or so because I've already read them. Oh and Heidi. I got a free audiobook download and I picked Jellicoe Road since I knew I'd want to read it again and again. I completely understand your girl crush on the narrator. She's fantastic. My only complaint would be that she only has 1 male voice so sometimes it was hard for me to tell when Griggs, Ben, and Santangelo were all speaking at once. But that's a minor issue really and much better than I could ever have done. Also, I think the book may have been even better the 2nd time around. No guessing as to what was going to happen, but I also didn't have that moment of clarity when the pieces finally come together.
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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Jamie wrote: "I am reading
. I am on chapter 3 and all I can say is......what? No idea what's going on at the moment. lol"Yay Jamie. I'm trying to remember but I think somewhere around chapter 17 is when you absolutely cannot put the book down. Until then you'll remain in that constant state of confusion. I promise it will make sense eventually.
Brittany wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I am reading
. I am on chapter 3 and all I can say is......what? No idea what's going on at the moment. lol"Yay Jamie. I'm trying to remembe..."
I couldn't put it down at all. lol I just finished it and loved it. Can't wait till The Piper's Son.
Hi everyone,I haven't been on here in a while (too busy reading all the great recs gleaned here!). Recently loves: If I Stay, Marcelo in the Real World and When You Reach Me. To all making their way through Jellicoe, keep going: it's worth it (and thanks again to all here who encouraged me to read through my confusion). By the way, I'm having a "What's Your Favorite YA Book?" question and contest on my blog The Infinite Booklist. Would love it if some here would share their favorites!
By the way, I'm currently reading--and really liking--The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing.
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FINISHED DEMONGLASS AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!Okay I need a thread with spoilers. And make a make-out session with a warlock. Hecate Hall students MEET ME THERE!
Nearly finished with
and started
. I think I am giving up on
. I am 60 percent in and just have little desire to continue. I can't force myself though another book I don't enjoy. Just found a great deal on
today and am excited to read it soon! :)
Emily (Super Reader Girl Reviews) wrote: "I haven't decided yet whether I want to read Vespertine or not. Interested to see how you like it, Megan."I wasnt sure if I would like it, but I actually did enjoy it. Id say its a 4 star for me. I really dont read historical fiction so it was a new experience for me!
Cassi wrote: "FINISHED DEMONGLASS AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!Okay I need a thread with spoilers. And make a make-out session with a warlock. Hecate Hall students MEET ME THERE!"
Haha... So envious! It's going to be difficult not to look into that thread! Don't make me do it! I have to get my hands on Demonglass first. lol.
Cassi wrote: "FINISHED DEMONGLASS AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!Okay I need a thread with spoilers. And make a make-out session with a warlock. Hecate Hall students MEET ME THERE!"
I plan on finishing this tonight or tomorrow morning so I will be there then!
Nikki wrote: "I just finished
and I realllllly liked it! It was so unique but a great read. On to...
"Yay!
I just finished The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
. It was a great end to a great series. I am super excited to get The Lost Hero
.When my son goes down for a nap I'm going to start Petals On The Wind by V.C. Andrews
.
Nikki wrote: "I am seriously loving the audio version of
"This was my favourite read for the year. Beautiful story, eloquent writing.
Reading this reminds me.... dang I want to be a writer so bad! I want to create something that means something to someone... like this book so far is for me
Because I have no self-control when it comes to books, I just downloaded (and will probably sneak some reading in)
.I recently started
, am still chipping away at
and trying to finish up
!
Carmel wrote: "Carmel wrote: "OK Melina Marchetta fans, here goes:For the chance to win one of two copies of Melina's children's book
and a choice of one of the child..."I just sent in my try! :)
Carmel wrote: "Yeah congratulations Catie & Lloyd!! They are the 2 winners for my little Melina contest. The answers to the ques were:1. 17 different languages
2. Anne of Green Gables books
3. She will be ap..."
Woo hoo!!! I won my first Goodreads contest!!! :)
Carmel wrote: "Ha ha well done Lloyd! I'm sure your child/ren will love the little book & Melina's children's book:)Cheers"
I can't wait to read them to him! :)
My son is 4 and we just finished reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz last night. I'd never read the book and it was a lot of fun. (And here I'd always thought those were ruby red shoes!) :)
Thank you again!
Catie wrote: "I have two little girls - ages 5 and 2 (almost 3). They're my two favorite people in the whole world :)They are both turning into reading lovers just like me...I hope someday they'll be voraci..."
That is awesome. I love seeing kids (or anyone really) reading! :)
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