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Dec 18, 2011 05:50PM
When Dani's book comes out we will have to reread Fever for sure. I read that series too fast, i'm sure I missed some stuff.
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That's what Im trying to wait for. And I need to start rereading BDB because that book comes out in March.
Really, March... Yeah, we need to reread that as well. With all the rereads, Outlander, BDB and Fever we will be busy for sure in 2012
Oh I always skipped the lesseers. Lol.
haha, I did until... well it started to get a LITTLE better in Z's book. But Wraths was the absolute worse. X was the worst.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of X's pov at all. Never thought to skip, haha!
I listened to the Fever books from the get-go, so maybe that changed my appreciation of them, I know when I read, I miss lots of stuff, not so much with listening
I am such a fan girl. I read those each 3x and listened to them - except Shadowfever. I only read that one. But I know what you mean about listening. You hear things your eyes may have missed.
Thats funny because for me it's the opposite. I realize that 15 minutes has gone by where I've started tuning it out or my thoughts wander.
I was thinking about that as I typed. I don't think it is straight one way or the other for me. Sometimes when I am re-reading by text, I realize that I missed something in the audio. But when it is an uber favorite of mine (like the Fever series or the Dresden Files) and I am doing the re-read by audio, I catch more the 2nd (or 3rd, 4th ...) time around.
Thats how I am too. Actaully, it makes me think of a quote I loved from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian which I thought was so very very true. I can't find the full quote, and I don't have the book with me, but it's when Gordy talks to Junior about how to read. He says that the first time you read a book it's for the plot, for the overall story, the second time you read is for each individual word, and the third time is so that you become one with the book.... or something like that. Anyway, It really stuck out to me because it's so very true.
I remember that! Great reference.
That is a book I want to re-read.
The thing about that book is that it was GREAT when I first read it, but even better is that I find myself relating it to my own real life in some ways even now, months after I read it. It has really left a lasting impression on me.i can't wait to reread it too, I just have to get my copy back from my sister.
I bought the collector's edition and loved it so much.My husband related to it very personally, given his childhood.
I agree, I relate to it so much. It is a masterpiece.
Did the collectors edition have anything special? I just have the paperback.
It is hardback and comes in a hardback cover back. That is it. :)
I bet it looks beautiful on your bookshelf!
It does. :) I love it! I can't wait for my daughter to read this book, it is required reading (a choice among 2 books) the summer before high school. I hope she chooses this one.
Wow! You're school actually advocates reading this one? I know it's one of the books that's regularly on the 'challenged' list.
It is routinely challenged by parents, which I think is crazy. My community is definitely a different community by most Americans standards -- but yeah, it is on the list! :)
That is wonderful! This falls in the list of books everyone should read.
I so agree Wendy! I think I may re-read it when she goes to read it (in 2.5 years).oh, so I am dnfing
. I like alot about it -- the characters and the setting (remote island in Lake Michigan off the coast of Michigan). But something isn't clicking for me. I can tell it is an earlier effort.
i've heard good things about the Sherman Alexi book, but because he made an ass of himself talking about ereaders - how someone next to him on a plane was reading one and he wanted to rip it out of her hand and destroy it (or something like that) - I've no intention of reading him
His books are worth it though in my opinion. :) they are both life changing and life re-orientating. If an author has a truly offensive to me opinion - like women are inferior or homosexuality is wrong then I would give their books a pass. But I have friends who have strong anti ereader opinions and it doesn't bother me. It does irritate me though that Alexie's books aren't in ebook form though. I do think that authors and publishers need to focus in what is going to be and what is happening now instead of lamenting over that past. They will get left behind if they dont. I think ereader ship has been great for authors. Especially authors shut out of the punishing process.
he just made an ass of himself and it went viral...i'm sure in a few years i'll read it, but not right now...i thought one of his books was available though...maybe not
It was a stupid thing to say.
I have a LOT of friends who are very anti-ereader. Actually, I used to be anti-ereader and I will admit that part of me still feels bad about not supporting print books as much, which is why I still tend to buy a ton of books in print form. But I guess it's my love of holding those pages in my hands, dog earing them, fanning them in front of my face... it's comforting.
it wasn't the anti-e-reader...it was the fact that he said he wanted to snatch it out of her hands and break it that did it for me...KWIM...I know lots of ppl who are anti-e-reader, but they wouldn't say something like that (well, most of them wouldn't)
Dee I agree - that is the part I thought was stupid. I am hoping he was trying to convey a point and it came out wrong.
Wendy you still actively read both?
i still actively read print and ebooks...i use my library on a regular basis and have 4 bookshelves at home, double and triple stacked (and additional books in piles all around the place)
Dee do you find it less enjoyable or still the same? Now I no longer enjoy reading a print book. I am so relieved that my overdrive libraries have so many books available in ebook form. If they don't, and my friends' accounts don't have the ebook I want, then I check it out from the library (right now I have 8 print books checked out) but my goal with these is to read part of it and determine if I want to by the ebook. I just no longer like reading print books. It is a huge weakness because it makes me likely to either buy something I could get from the library (if it is not on overdrive) or decide not to read something. I have started to move many of my print books to shelves in my basement.
pretty much the same...i can't use my ereader at work because of security issues, so I have print for that
Ah. In that case I would do the same.
I used to be anti-ereader, or more just that I loved reading paper books. Then I went to the 'dark side' haha and now i'm anti-paper books. If a book does not come in ebook form, more than likely I wont read it. I just love my ereader and how I can hold all my books on them. I'm a huge advocate for the Library but mine does not even elend. I remember the first time my Deedee took me to the library and showed me the world of books, amazing day.Back to the PsyCops for a bid :) I'm reading Inside Out, just a few pages in and I love it when Jacob meets Vic. It was funny when Carolyn was trying to hook Jacob up with her friend and he was telling her that he's not my type.
I agree, his response seemed over the top. It makes me wonder if it was a printed interview with him or video. Because I can see if it was a printed interview how it could be construed as him being more serious then he was. I have friends who joke around with me about wanting to take it and smash it, but I know they're joking. Though, it could be because I love Sherman Alexi, lmao.Regina, I still actively read and purchase both, yep. About evenly, I'd say. Though I still prefer to have a book in my hand. Ereaders are wonderful in terms of space (I already have 3 bookshelves, and it's growing) and ease, but there's some detachment when I read with my ereader then when I read with an actual book. But then, I'm totally not kidding when I say that I fan myself with the pages and stuff. I'd say a print book and a hoodie are my comfort items.
Leea wrote: "I used to be anti-ereader, or more just that I loved reading paper books. Then I went to the 'dark side' haha and now i'm anti-paper books. If a book does not come in ebook form, more than likely..."LOL, Leea! I loved Inside Out too. I love the instant deep attachment that Jacob has for Vic. I can't wait to reread Criss Cross next!
Yeah, i'm excited to read Criss Cross. I love that inside out is a short novella because i'm getting so busy.I'd say a print book and a hoodie are my comfort items. Wendy you crack me up:) I'd say, coffee and my ereader are confort items. haha!
Regina, your birthday is tomorrow. Any big plans?
You ladies would faint to hear that 2 months ago I gave away all my print books, with the exception of Outlander, Fever, TBH, BDB and White Mare Trilogy. A few others that I just wanted to keep. I had a huge bookshelf but now it's just a small area in my office. I should have sent some to you ladies :)
Leea that is me too re books. I so prefer reading on an ereader. I actually enjoy reading text less. But Wendy and Dee I am glad, for the printers' sake, that there are readers like you both!Jacob always seems to know what he wants. :)
I went out with my parents and family for dinner yesterday. My husband and I were supposed to go out Saturday night, but my #3 was sick so we couldn't. We are instead, going out the 23rd as a substitute. That should be fun. Tomorrow, I think I will just work from home. :) Thanks for asking!
Leea me too. I gave away 4 huge boxes to the girl scouts for charity. :) And then a year before that 2 huge boxes to a teacher friend who lends them to her students. But both were before I was on GR actively!
That sounds nice to be able to work from home in your PJ's hehe!
Giving away the books actually felt freeing to me. I also love sharing books with friends so I gave a ton to my girlfriend who's a huge reader and now we chat about them often.
Yup! I hide upstairs so my 3 year old doesn't know I am here. And the coffee is better at home. :)It is freeing to me too. I LOVE giving away kids clothes too. Especially once we are officially out of a stage FOREVER.
Good point with the kids clothes. Although, my boys now ware out every pair of pants and shoes they own now. It's crazy! I'm glad that Garrett (my 3year old) loves his brothers hand me downs, at least for now.My husband works from home a lot and he also has to hide or they both want him to play or don't leave him alone. Coffee... drinking some right now :)
Mmmm coffee. :)I think kids' pants are made less strong now than years ago. That is my theory. I can't believe how easily they get holes.
Regina wrote: " Now I no longer enjoy reading a print book. ..."Yay for me logging on way after the conversation is moving on...
My hand cramps up when I hold a book. I love owning some of my favorite books in print because it feels more tangible that they're "mine," but I love laying on my side in bed and reading with my ereader propped on a pillow. Every time I pick up a book, it feels foreign to me now!
I actually give away a LOT of print books, but this is because I buy so much and my goal is to only keep print books that are fabulous (and I still have 3 friggin shelves). I buy all books that I LOVED in print. My first thought is 'would I want this in print' after finishing a book so you'll see that a lot in my reviews. The reason being is that I don't trust electronics and print books are tangible. They're real, lol. this is one more of my weird quirks I suppose.
Leea, I have a book and a hoodie in arms reach 24/7, lmfao. My mom hates it, she says they're my shields. This is why you don't really see me in the fashion thread much. If I have a hoodie on I'm physically protected, if I have a book with me I'm mentally protected, hahahahaha.
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