Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
What are you reading now?
Catie wrote: "Ha! That's interesting. Maybe she was trying to avoid people identifying her past on google??"But why wouldn't she just go straight up pen name? It's like she's trying to keep fans and get rid of haters. Does she think we fool that easily?
Catie wrote: "Ha! That's interesting. Maybe she was trying to avoid people identifying her past on google??"I never thought of that, but that's probably the reason she changed it. Makes sense.
Well, I just finished The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It took me a week but it's a really entertaining read set in India and the beautiful Himalayas (YA with twelve year old male protagonist). I wrote a book review on it in my blog. http://zoltairebookreview.blogspot.co...
Cassandra Clare is a pen name itself. It's strange that she would change it from Claire to Clare, but a pen name nonetheless. I have no idea what her real name is.
I don't think anyone knows what her real name is, except of course her family and close friends.
I put aside
because I'm a little werewolfed out right now, and picked up
.
Cassi 2 hours, 53 min ago There are even ethics in fandom.
Yes there are ethics in fanfiction and if you are to write one, it should contain an idea that links to a real author story that you love but you can't plagurize anything from the original story or its not a fanficton. To pass a fanfiction off as such, by plagurizing the main story, is pointless and so for once I totally agree with Cassi about what she has commented about The Mortal Instruments' author!
I haven't read the MI series, or fanfic so I never knew any of this stuff about Cassandra Clare how horrible. I have read her other series The Clockwork Prince and I liked it, but I didn't buy it..LOL :O)
Currently rereading MI and I really do think credit should be given for a lot of what she has created. Yes, her style smacks of fanfic, but the plot is decent and the book an overall fun read!Direct plagiarism is not cool, but MI certainly stands on it's own. Unlike the dreadful spawn of Twilight copies flooding the market these days.
I finished reading Nurse Matilday by Christianna Brand. This is a very good book to read and it is easy to read. I am going to my Library and pick out some books to read this afternoon. I have a list of books that I want to read. They get new books in all of the time so I have been keeping up with their new books.
Just finished Returning by Pat Whitaker and started reading Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright.
Carmel wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "started reading Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright."Cheryl, is that the book which has the movie adaptation currently in the cinemas?"
I believe so.
Carmel wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "I believe so ..."I'm definitely going to go see it, the trailer looks great, would love to know what you think of the book Cheryl!"
I'll let you know. I'm about 30 pages into it so far and enjoying it.
I finished
and it was very good. I am still working on
in ebook and am going to finally start
as my paper book. :)
currently reading
and listening to
and
on audio book.
Carmel wrote: "Sounds like an interesting book Zoltaire, I'm going to follow your blog too:) Can I suggest that your b/ground on the blog perhaps needs adjusting as it's a little difficult to read the type of you..."Thanks Carmel. I love books that's why I only review the good ones to give my blog followers a tip, small in number as they are. Of course, it's all about preference. BTW, I was worried about the background too. I'll change it right now. Next, I'll review The Alchemist which I'm reading right now or some other YA novel.
I finished
,
,
, and
this weekend! Now I am reading
! :)
Basically, I was 100% couch potatoe status! hehe So nice!
We all need those weekends sometimes.
I just finished The Roar
and The Witches
.The Witches was a reread, and it was still great.
I'm currently reading Tunnels
. It's pretty good so far.
Carmel wrote: "Stormi wrote: " I have read her other series The Clockwork Prince and I liked it, but I didn't buy it....."Sorry Stormi, it's the Infernal Devices Series and the first book is Clockwork Angel, ..."
I knew that..lol I meant to say Angel instead of Prince, I must be thinking about the second one cause I want to read it...LOL
I am reading
It's not grabbing me as much as the first one was, I am hoping that it gets better.
I'm still re-reading
and sometimes working on
(the sword theme isn't on purpose) -- BUT...I am reading them on my brand new Kindle!!! :)I just charged it up. Haven't really started using it yet, but lunch time draws near...
Congrats on your Kindle! Do you love it?
Wendy F wrote: "Congrats on your Kindle! Do you love it?"I'm sure I will. I've been reading mostly all ebooks on my iPod for months now. I'm sure this will be a welcome change. (Especially now that the sun actually comes out once in awhile with spring approaching)
And significantly smaller for taking with you...
Guys I'm kind of loving
just wanted to update you. I'm only like 20% into it so we'll see how this continues.
Right now I am reading
I'm not sure what I was expecting with this book...it's really been kinda a depressing read...with the end of the world...so much loss and uncertianty...but I'm not finished with it yet! I'm hoping for a glimmer of happiness in the midst of all the despair!! What did others think about this book...and the series?!?
Bethany that book was REALLY depressing. I skipped the other books.
The diary style of that one threw me off. I didn't get past the halfway point in the book. I agree that it was a downer from what I managed to read, but I didn't have a problem with Forest of Hands and Teeth being a downer.It seems like the book is well-liked though, so the problem could have just been with me.
Heidi I wrote: "Bethany that book was REALLY depressing. I skipped the other books."There are glimmers in there. I enjoyed the series and it's been really popular at the school I work at.
thanks for the input...I'm going to finish this one for now and maybe hold off on the others in the series!!
Stacia *eyes up here* wrote: "The diary style of that one threw me off. I didn't get past the halfway point in the book. I agree that it was a downer from what I managed to read, but I didn't have a problem with Forest of Hand..."I agree....I didn't have a problem with Forest of Hands and Teeth either...I really enjoy that book!! Hmm...now the question is what to read next?!?!
Bethany wrote: "Right now I am reading I'm not sure what I was expecting with this book...it's really been kinda a depressing read...with the end of the world...so much loss ..."
I loved the first book but hated the next two. I read the first book when my youngest was only a few weeks/months old, so I loved it even more - scared the crap out of me.
C. wrote: "LOVE that book ^^"Did you hear that he recently signed a deal for the sequel, "Unwound?!" I am so excited!
oooh I found it, it's "Unwholly!" Even more excited! *does happy dance!*
Unwind is one of my favorite YA books. Love that there will be a sequel.
Right now I am reading
, and I am pretty disappointed in it. I was soooo excited to get my hands on this one because I've heard so many good reviews, but I'm half way through and I have no desire to finish. This seldom happens to me. I usually push through a book no matter how much it frustrates me, but Shay is such an annoying character! I'm really pulling for Ren here, but I have a feeling that's not how it's going to end! Has anyone read this book? Should I bother finishing it?
I'm reading
.Ashley, how disappointing on Nightshade I was looking forward to reading that book also. I have also heard nothing but great reviews on that book.
Zombieprincess80 wrote: "I'm currently reading 
"how far are you and how do you like it?
Maybe I'll read it also soon.
Yikes, 250 unread posts!! I've missed a lot! Fun reading back through though :)I, sadly, finished
last week (I'm now watching all the films to hold off the post-series depression!)Now I'm reading
(yay), and then I have
,
and
waiting for me. Very excited about the first, not such high hopes for the last, but I'll try and give it a chance at least!
Ashley wrote: "Right now I am reading , and I am pretty disappointed in it. I was soooo excited to get my hands on this one because I've heard so many good reviews, but I'm half way ..."Nightshade is extremely slow moving. For me, it didn't pick up until the last 3rd of the book.
Zombieprincess80 wrote: "I'm currently reading "So am I! So far I think it's not worth all the hype...but still good.
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She probably has. There are enough people who will be watching because the past hoopla. Trust me if it happens again in her publishing I'm sure all hell will break loose on the Internet. She probably wishes everyone would just forget about Draco Veritas and all that it involves.
She used to spell her name "Claire" not "Clare" which I find an odd change.