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1. This book was first released in September 2001.
2. The author of this book attended 10 elementary schools.
3. This book was chosen as one of YALSA’S 2011 Teens’ Top Ten.
4. The film rights to this book series were optioned by Unique Features.
5. When this author was a child she would write stories featuring undead girls and evil dolls.
6. This author's life revolves around her dog, Cosmo.
7. This book series has been translated into over 34 languages.
8. The author of this book taught high school English.
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Part I-
Wendy x 2
Alyssia x 2
Rachel x 2
Ari x 2
Antoinette x 2
Caitlyn x 2
Elise x 2
Amanda x 2
Herding Cats x 2
Andrea x 2
Rebecka x 2
Part II-
Rachel
Caitlyn
Elise
Herding Cats
Antoinette
Alyssia
I am playing I've read two of the books already and I own the other two so I'll participate once I've read them.
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I liked when Ally Condie from Matched said, “Every minute you spend with someone gives them a part of your life and takes part of theirs.” When you spend enough time with someone some of their habits start to rub off on you and your's rub off on them.
Clary grinned. "A picnic? It's a little late for Central Park, don't you think? It's full of—" He waved a hand. "Faeries. I know."
"I was going to say muggers," said Clary.
- City of Bones,Cassandra Clare
It shows the different worlds that Clary and Jace grew up in and it's amusing.
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“Sarcasm is the last refuge of the imaginatively bankrupt.” -City of Bones, Cassandra ClareI loved this quote because I totally agree. Sarcasm just pisses people off and makes the person doing sound like an ass. It's curious why people use it so often. Still this quote makes me laugh and totally made my day which was shitty. No huge insights but o well.
I've only read Bitten so far.“You forget, darling. I am the local psychopath.” -Clay talking to Elena.
It's one of my favorite quotes from it because it's just Clay in a nutshell and he was hands down my favorite part of the book. He really is a bit of a psychopath and a little crazy but the man knows who and what he is, fully accepts himself and is unapologetic about it. Love that even if he is a little scary :)
"It's not the same as remembering. Remembering is part of thinking, but not all of it." - MatchedFor me this quote along with the poem "Do not go gentle into the night" enforces what the main characters Cassie, Xander and Ky have to do. All three decided that they want to remember and go against everything that their society says. By doing this, they are sending a repel of defiance against the government that doesn't want people remembering the old ways.
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August contest is coming, but will not be posted until the weekend.
I really like the quotes people decided to focus on.For me, the one that really stuck out (before I read these ones, which I now want to comment on) was the lesson Jace learned from his father: "to love is to destroy and to be loved is to be destroyed."
The story about the falcon was probably my favorite part of the whole book. This quote however, resonated both within and without.
It works within the book on several levels. (view spoiler) the philosophy has merit.
Loving another destroys that person's identity - we take charge of the Other through our perception of what they are and what makes them worthy or unworthy of the love. We create a new self for them, which they will either reject (unrequited love) try to match, or try to alter. But love always changes. It destroys. If we are lucky, it also rebuilds. To be loved by someone is also destructive - again because it modifies our options. Love is restrictive - it makes us want different things. That's what makes it so wonderful. But... it still destroys. /shrug.
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August contest will be up this weekend :)
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Books mentioned in this topic
City of Bones (other topics)Matched (other topics)
Entangled (other topics)
Bitten (other topics)
City of Bones (other topics)
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WHAT TO DO:
Part I - 2 entries possible:
This month you have to work for your prize! In post #2 of this thread (right below this one) there is a list of fun facts about all four of the books/authors of the month. You need to tell me which facts go with which book. Don't post your answers in this thread! Message your answers to me HERE.
Everyone who messages me with their answers will get their name in the drawing! If you have all the facts matched up correctly, you will get a bonus entry! Don't worry, you have a little help. All of the information you need can be found on the author's websites:
City of Bones - http://www.cassandraclare.com/my-writ...
Matched - http://www.allysoncondie.com/
Entangled - http://www.nikkijefford.com/
Bitten - http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/
Part II – 1 entry possible:
Pick your favorite quote from any of the books and tell us here in this thread why you like it and what it means to the characters in the book.
So, you can get a total of 3 entries into this month's drawing! You can play Part I, Part II, or both!
WHAT YOU WIN:
The winner of this contest will win a copy of one of August's books of the month in the format of your choice (ebook, paperback, hardcover).
I will pick one winner using Random.org on July 31.
Good luck!!
OTHER RULES:
There is no age limit. HOWEVER, you must get permission to participate from a parent or guardian if you are under 18! If you win and choose a physical book I will need your mailing address, so ASK FIRST!
This is international, so go ahead and enter!