David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion
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What are you reading right now?
Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help me get through my personal dilemmas.
Stephanie wrote: "Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help me get through my p..."It's only vaguely linked to struggles with mental health/depression, but you could try this one:
I just finished
and loved it, I can't wait to pick up the other 2 in the series!listening to
on audiobook. I really like this narrator.also reading
Sabriel is getting really interesting with the necromancy, although Froi's taking a bit longer -- but Finnikin was similar, so I'm being patient.
Stephanie wrote: "Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help me get through my p..."
only one I can think of.
only one I can think of.
Stephanie wrote: "Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help me get through my p..."The program by suzanne collins
I agree with Oda, Fangirl was a good one. I have yet to read Curious Incident so I can't offer any advice on that one.
Lauren wrote: "I just finished
! I loved it! Check out my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Wow. Just wow! Thank you so much!
! I loved it! Check out my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."Wow. Just wow! Thank you so much!
Note to self: Read a bunch of David's books this year. ;) Your an awesome guy David so I'm excited to read your work.
I am reading Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks and I can't put it down for anything! Not even to get ready for my sleepover in an hour and a half!! Help me lol
I just gave up on
and
for different reasons.(basically they both had potential but in the end they arent the books I want to use my time on).
starting
now.
and
for different reasons.(basically they both had potential but in the end they arent the books I want to use my time on).starting
now.
Stephanie wrote: "Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help me get through my p..."Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Crazy
and The Perks of Being a Wallflower
are both great MH related books. I am sure I can think of more if you need them.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Has anyone read any mental health awareness books lately? I'm asking because I'm struggling with some things right now and I usually read books with relatable characters to help m..."Thank you Heidi I have a good pile going right now. I took a trip to my library today and got 2 books about mental health awareness. Its hard because my friends don't really understand the struggle I'm going through but I'm hoping the books will help!
Jenny wrote: "Very interesting article! It appears if you are an adult who reads YA, you saved book publishing in 2014!http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
I always knew I'd end up a superhero one way or another.
Tommy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Very interesting article! It appears if you are an adult who reads YA, you saved book publishing in 2014!http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
Honestly I've never seen reason to read many "adult" books unless they caught my eye. ;) Everything else just seems the same unlike YA.
Tommy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Very interesting article! It appears if you are an adult who reads YA, you saved book publishing in 2014!
http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
Reading is my superpower! LOL
http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
Reading is my superpower! LOL
Storm wrote: "Note to self: Read a bunch of David's books this year. ;) Your an awesome guy David so I'm excited to read your work."
:) Thank you, my friend!! You're awesome yourself!
:) Thank you, my friend!! You're awesome yourself!
Heather wrote: "I am reading Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks and I can't put it down for anything! Not even to get ready for my sleepover in an hour and a half!! Help me lol"
I really enjoyed that book too :)
I really enjoyed that book too :)
David wrote: "Storm wrote: "Note to self: Read a bunch of David's books this year. ;) Your an awesome guy David so I'm excited to read your work.":) Thank you, my friend!! You're awesome yourself!"
Aww shucks!
Storm wrote: "Tommy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Very interesting article! It appears if you are an adult who reads YA, you saved book publishing in 2014!
http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
I agree, genrally I read books that catch my eye, not only fantasty\sci-fi,contemporary.I read all the genres.
I tend to read mostly ya,because whenever I try to read adult books they are either mind blowingly slow(they never get to the action)or they are all dreppresive(war books,rape books,+++).
I have heard a lot of authors say they write ya because of the emotional time when you are young,and how its all new and all. But personally am kinda tired of ya books that envolve first kisses,frt this,first that.I read ya because they are fast paced,fun and has good plots.(in dfference to most adult books I find.)
(the exception to adult books are chick lit,and agatha chrstie novels).
http://flavorwire.com/494377/are-you-......"
I agree, genrally I read books that catch my eye, not only fantasty\sci-fi,contemporary.I read all the genres.
I tend to read mostly ya,because whenever I try to read adult books they are either mind blowingly slow(they never get to the action)or they are all dreppresive(war books,rape books,+++).
I have heard a lot of authors say they write ya because of the emotional time when you are young,and how its all new and all. But personally am kinda tired of ya books that envolve first kisses,frt this,first that.I read ya because they are fast paced,fun and has good plots.(in dfference to most adult books I find.)
(the exception to adult books are chick lit,and agatha chrstie novels).
The other night I finished a couple books
which took a bit to get into and felt a bit more info-dumpy at parts than I thought necessary, but ultimately I enjoyed it.&
which, if you're a comics fan, I absolutely recommend, but if not, I don't think it's essential reading.I'll probably start
by tomorrow night.
Kirsten wrote: "I'm reading
. From the reviews everyone likes Adele and Tristan, the main characters, but I'm rooting for Roc and Tawni!"
I LOVE Roc and Tawni!!
. From the reviews everyone likes Adele and Tristan, the main characters, but I'm rooting for Roc and Tawni!"I LOVE Roc and Tawni!!
I just finished all the books I was reading...
5 stars
4.5 stars
4 stars
Next I'm reading an eARC of
and a beta read of
.
5 stars
4.5 stars
4 starsNext I'm reading an eARC of
and a beta read of
.
Daniel wrote: "Reading Cinder and loving it so far."
:D
:D
I have to be honest with you guys.I DNF'ed
. *cue expressions of shock*I don't know what it was about it- the book has a fast pace and good world building. But I couldn't get attached to the story or the characters. I'm trying to speculate what exactly went wrong... If I can decipher the problem then I'll message David and add my comments/feedback.
Sorry- I really wanted to like it but some things you just can't control.
Jenny wrote: "I'm sorry you didn't like Brew Daniel! We'll have to agree to disagree on that one ;)"Yup. Disagreements are good, it makes us all unique.
Karen wrote: "Daniel, you might like his
series better! :)"Maybe, Karen!
I'll have to give that a look at some point.
Just finished
and I can honestly say that I prefer it to the Legend series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
half way through archangel evolution!! - loving it! also about to start a shade of novac :) three more books to go until I finish my year reading challenge!!
Melinda wrote: "half way through archangel evolution!! - loving it! also about to start a shade of novac :) three more books to go until I finish my year reading challenge!!"
Aww thank you!! It was my debut series so I've come a long way, but I'm still proud of it ;) Thanks for your support!
Aww thank you!! It was my debut series so I've come a long way, but I'm still proud of it ;) Thanks for your support!
Lauren wrote: "Just finished
and I can honestly say that I prefer it to the Legend series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Whoa, really? Good to know!
and I can honestly say that I prefer it to the Legend series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Whoa, really? Good to know!
Daniel wrote: "I have to be honest with you guys.
I DNF'ed
. *cue expressions of shock*
I don't know what it was about it- the book has a fast pace and good world building. But I couldn't..."
Don't worry about it at all, Daniel, I have thick skin these days ;) And my guess is there isn't a "problem", it's just that everyone has different preferences when it comes to books, and that's OK. I made it my goal for my two new series to each be unique and completely different than the Dwellers/Country Saga, so I didn't expect everyone who enjoyed my old stuff to like my new stuff and vice versa. That's all part of being a writer!
I DNF'ed
. *cue expressions of shock*I don't know what it was about it- the book has a fast pace and good world building. But I couldn't..."
Don't worry about it at all, Daniel, I have thick skin these days ;) And my guess is there isn't a "problem", it's just that everyone has different preferences when it comes to books, and that's OK. I made it my goal for my two new series to each be unique and completely different than the Dwellers/Country Saga, so I didn't expect everyone who enjoyed my old stuff to like my new stuff and vice versa. That's all part of being a writer!
David wrote: "Daniel wrote: "I have to be honest with you guys.I DNF'ed
. *cue expressions of shock*I don't know what it was about it- the book has a fast pace and good world building...."
Nicely said. :)
David wrote: "Daniel wrote: "I have to be honest with you guys.I DNF'ed
. *cue expressions of shock*I don't know what it was about it- the book has a fast pace and good world building...."
Not even bestselling highly praised novels are universally liked. We all have different tastes that's what makes goodreads so much fun - sharing opinions and talking about books.
Jenny wrote: "I finished
and I LOVED it!! Even better than the first book!Next up is
"Yay! The second book was my favorite.
LOL Heidi! I got a kick out of Lilly, the author nailed her character! Coincidentally, we have a resident in my facility I work at named Lilly (same spelling) who is an awful lot like the character in the book!
Loved Will Grayson and Where She Went. I actually just finished watching the movie If I Stay, and I thought it was pretty good! And I liked Where She Went more than If I Stay. Haven't read that Nicholas Sparks yet.
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WOOT!! David's best books yet!!!!"
I'm really looking forward to reading them!