David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion
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Jun 24, 2015 12:12PM
I feel so lucky that I've never had that book hangover feeling. It sounds so awful. I've been fortunate enough that, no matter how great a book is, it doesn't transfer over to my next read at all. So if I read something that I'd like to give a sixth star, my next 3-star read will still be quite enjoyable/engaging for me.
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Tommy, I'm the same way. Sometimes what I do is after an amazing book, pick up a book that is a completely different genre or has a different feel to it. Like if I've just read an amazing fantasy, I'll pick up a contemporary. That works for me really well!
I just finished up
and I'm hoping the next book becomes available this week at the library. Not sure I want to pick anything up in between.
Jenny wrote: "Tommy, I'm the same way. Sometimes what I do is after an amazing book, pick up a book that is a completely different genre or has a different feel to it. Like if I've just read an amazing fantasy, ..."I do something similar as well. If I go on a streak of darker books, which I tend to because darker subjects interest me more, I'll break it up with some lighter reads. It's hard to be too let down by one book after another if they're totally different, I suppose.
David wrote: "Caedy wrote: "I am currently tackling
because I keep forgetting that I have it, and I want to watch the movie but I want to read the book first (masochistic..."If I had $0.99 to grab it I so very much would! However all my money currently has to go to keeping the lights on >.> I will just grab it for the usual price around Christmas :D
Heather wrote: "Would you suggest sapphire blue or prodigy to be my next read?"I've not read Sapphire Blue. I have read Prodigy, and I highly suggest that one!
Just finished: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby. Oh my goodness, it was spectacular! I could start it over right now and still want to read it again. I highly recommend. Now starting: All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. I've been prewarned that it's a tear jerker.
@Caitlin--I LOVED
One of my top 5 books read this year, for sure! I can't seem to get others excited about it, but its FANTASTIC!!
One of my top 5 books read this year, for sure! I can't seem to get others excited about it, but its FANTASTIC!!
Finished Paper Towns today and thought it was OK. Watch for a review soon!Started The Living by Matt de LA Peña today. Meh. OK I guess.
Still hungover from An Ember in the Ashes, I think. (Review for that also coming soon!)
Jenny wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I am reading
"I love Ruby Red Heather. One of my first time travel books."
I loved it too, and the sequel [bookcover:Sapphire Blue|12637..."
I loved them all Jenny!
@Jenny - I'm way bummed more people haven't read Bone Gap!!! I agree, one of the best books I've read. I swear it has something for everyone.
Finished
5 star read.
This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I laughed (a lot), I cried, and I melted with happiness. It had the same flavor of "I Am The Messenger" by Marcus Zusak.
This is a must read. Seriously. This is a book for Booklovers.
"No man is an island; every book is a world."
I do not want to return this book to the library! I need to buy myself a copy, pronto!
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I laughed (a lot), I cried, and I melted with happiness. It had the same flavor of "I Am The Messenger" by Marcus Zusak.
This is a must read. Seriously. This is a book for Booklovers.
"No man is an island; every book is a world."
I do not want to return this book to the library! I need to buy myself a copy, pronto!
Caitlin wrote: "@Jenny - I'm way bummed more people haven't read Bone Gap!!! I agree, one of the best books I've read. I swear it has something for everyone."
Agreed! Its SO GOOD!
Agreed! Its SO GOOD!
So I finished
in just under 24 hrs. I'm quite pleased with myself on this. Tomorrow I start
when I pick it up from the library. I might start something else on my Kindle tomorrow morning...but for now...I'm in a bit of a book hangover.
@jenny thanks for the recommendation! This is why I love GR! I would have never given that book a second look by the cover if not recommended but just read the synopsis and it sounds so good! Added it to my TBR!
Rose (littlebookowl75) wrote: "@jenny thanks for the recommendation! This is why I love GR! I would have never given that book a second look by the cover if not recommended but just read the synopsis and it sounds so good! Adde..."
You're welcome Rose :)
You're welcome Rose :)
I'm slowly recovering from a two week writing workshop. I've been reading pieces from the other writers. Interesting material. One was on bloodletting, which is something I never would have read, but the writing was compelling. Anyway, as soon as I return to the land of the living, I'm going to try and finish some of my other TBR books.
Today is the LAST DAY to get in your questions to Jonathan Maberry!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Here are my reviews for
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Both are relatively spoiler free. Hope you guys enjoy!
Jenny wrote: "Finished
5 star read.
This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I laughed (a lot),..."
I just found out that several of my Goodreads friends recommend this on audio, they say its brilliant on audio! AND right now its only sale on Audible for only $4.99!
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I laughed (a lot),..."
I just found out that several of my Goodreads friends recommend this on audio, they say its brilliant on audio! AND right now its only sale on Audible for only $4.99!
Picked up
sort of for a distraction - it seems like a Beauty & the Beast retelling. I picked it up because I'm listening to
and I want to drag it out because I don't want it to end! LOVE that series!
Gina wrote: "I just finished Burned and have started Smoke. I'm also reading Me, Him, Them, & It."
I really liked Me, Him, Them & It. Enjoy :)
I really liked Me, Him, Them & It. Enjoy :)
Jenny wrote: "Heather wrote: "Prodigy by Marie Lu 132 pages in :)"Love this series!"
I don't know if I want to finish this trilogy next or start Sapphire Blue!
Karen wrote: "B.B. wrote: "Finished
and really enjoyed it. Halfway through
Still not ..."I also really enjoyed The Graveyard Book!
I wasn't sure what to make of it at first - what age it was aimed at - but it was a really fun read. I guess any age could read it. :)
Caedy wrote: "David wrote: "Caedy wrote: "I am currently tackling
because I keep forgetting that I have it, and I want to watch the movie but I want to read the book firs..."
OK fair enough, just wanted to make sure you were aware that it was on super sale :)
because I keep forgetting that I have it, and I want to watch the movie but I want to read the book firs..."OK fair enough, just wanted to make sure you were aware that it was on super sale :)
Irene wrote: "B.B. wrote: "Halfway through
Still not ..."Everyone seems to love The Girl Who....., but I didn't. I gave up on it :/ The writing style did nothing for me. I hope you'll end up liking it :)
I don't dislike it, but I can't rave about it like most people have. It's wildly imaginative and well-written from a language perspective, but not very cohesive to me. Reminds me of something between Alice in Wonderland and The Phantom Tollbooth with less engaging characters. I keep losing track of what's happened and then find I don't care very much! :(
Jenny wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Finished
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I la..."
Excellent audio Jenny!
Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Finished
5 star read.
This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was..."
I'm thinking I should have grabbed this audio when it was on sale for $4.95. :(
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was..."
I'm thinking I should have grabbed this audio when it was on sale for $4.95. :(
Nope you're right!! I saw the post late last night so thought it ended last night. But it was early morning for audible!! :)
Jenny wrote: "Finished
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I laughed (a lot),..."
I agree this one was quite good, liked it a lot.
Hákon wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Finished
5 star read.
This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I la..."
Just bought this on Audible! Thanks everyone!!
5 star read.This. Book. Is. Brilliant!
LOVED every word, every sentence, every page. The whole thing was perfect. I la..."
Just bought this on Audible! Thanks everyone!!
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