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Donna (BookDragonGirl)
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Feb 22, 2016 07:01AM
Brigid, I've been wanting to read Unwind so much! I ordered it from book outlet, can't wait for it to come!! I've heard great things about it.
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Finished
A Natural History of Dragons which started out delightfully well and unfortunately slowed WAAAY down. I loved the parts of the story with action, but it was almost painful to get to those points, I felt like the drab events in between just drug on for far too long. The drawings were superb, but I actually struggled to finish this one, and can't award it more than 3 stars. Still reading.
The English Patient with the group read, which has finally shown us Katharine, but is still interesting in the jumping around of point of views.also reading
Awoken as a group read (You can still join in: Awoken Buddy Read and we even have author Sarah Noffke available in the discussion area with us) which is very intriguing. I love this concept of the Lucidites, picking up nicely and shrouded in mystery. I had to forfeit
The Saint as my Buddy Pick for Me read when I realized it was book 4 in the series and it did not read well as a stand alone, this has since been replaced with
Token Huntress which is exciting!Last night I started
The House at the End of Hope Street which I picked up as a "blind date" with a library book
@Donna - Yay! Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I haven't finished the series, but the first book is one of my favorites! :D @Jenny - Same! I read the second book a while ago, but I don't remember much about it for some reason. And I never got around to reading books 3 and 4, but I've heard they're amazing. I just checked book 2 out of the library so I can re-read it right after I re-read the first one. :)
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@Donna - Yay! Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I haven't finished the series, but the first book is one of my favorites! :D
@Jenny - Same! I read the second book a while ago, but I don't ..."
I may need to reread Unwind, too, although part of remind I remember clear as a bell! Haunting book!
@Jenny - Same! I read the second book a while ago, but I don't ..."
I may need to reread Unwind, too, although part of remind I remember clear as a bell! Haunting book!
Jenny wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@Donna - Yay! Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I haven't finished the series, but the first book is one of my favorites! :D @Jenny - Same! I read the s..."
Seriously! I feel like I remember the first book better than the second book, which is kind of strange because I read it like ... 8 years ago. And I only read the second one like 4 years ago I think. There's a lot of really haunting scenes in it!
Jenny wrote: "I really need to finish the Unwind series, I've only read the first book!"Really?? I am surprised by that! Get to it Jenny!
Donna wrote: "Brigid, I've been wanting to read Unwind so much! I ordered it from book outlet, can't wait for it to come!! I've heard great things about it."I think you will love it Donna!
Brittany wrote: "Finished
A Natural History of Dragons which started out delightfully well and unfortunately slowed WAAAY down. I loved the parts of..."How is Hope Street? That looks interesting.
Donna wrote: "Brigid, I've been wanting to read Unwind so much! I ordered it from book outlet, can't wait for it to come!! I've heard great things about it."
It's EPIC!!!
It's EPIC!!!
David wrote: "Donna wrote: "Brigid, I've been wanting to read Unwind so much! I ordered it from book outlet, can't wait for it to come!! I've heard great things about it."
It's EPIC!!!"
Oh yea, Donna! You have to read it!!
It's EPIC!!!"
Oh yea, Donna! You have to read it!!
I finished
last night and am going to dig into
tonight. Also still working on
and listening to
.
Hmmmm all are rereads. ;)
last night and am going to dig into
tonight. Also still working on
and listening to
.Hmmmm all are rereads. ;)
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Brittany wrote: "Finished
A Natural History of Dragons which started out delightfully well and unfortunately slowed WAAAY down. I l..."Hope Street is AMAZING so far. I am loving everything about the house, I want to live in it forever. I love all of the past authors and brilliant women from the past. I'm about 1/4 done maybe a bit more and it is a gem that I can't believe I've never heard of before
Still sticking it out with
and also reading
which I'm almost done with and loving!!! I'm really looking forward to getting my book outlet order after hearing from so many of you that
is awesome!!!!
@Donna For some reason I didn't click with the first book but I absolutely fell in love with those characters and story by the second book!
Just finished
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio.
Just picked up The Shadow Queen from the libray and will be reading it after I finish Farewell to Manzanar.
Elora wrote: "Just finished
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."I can't wait to read this. I also am an avid non-lover of Disney's Rendition of Pinocchio. Once upon a Time redeemed his somewhat in my eyes and I know David does good work :)
Elora wrote: "Just finished
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."
YAY!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) And your comment made me chuckle ;) I appreciate your kind words and support!
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."YAY!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) And your comment made me chuckle ;) I appreciate your kind words and support!
Brittany wrote: "Elora wrote: "Just finished
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."
I can't wait to read this. I also am an avid non-lo..."
Thank you, Brittany :) Strings is definitely a *loose* retelling of Pinocchio LOL Much darker and deeper :) Hope you like it!
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."I can't wait to read this. I also am an avid non-lo..."
Thank you, Brittany :) Strings is definitely a *loose* retelling of Pinocchio LOL Much darker and deeper :) Hope you like it!
@Brittany, The Eye of Minds is actually really good. It's by James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner. This one is the first in the Mortality Doctrine series, and it's really good so far. Page turner and actually keeping me completely engrossed in it.
Jenny wrote: "I really need to finish the Unwind series, I've only read the first book!"I really need to start the series!
Lauren wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I really need to finish the Unwind series, I've only read the first book!"I really need to start the series!"
Ahhh you have to read them, Lauren! :D
Caedy wrote: "@Brittany, The Eye of Minds is actually really good. It's by James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner. This one is the first in the Mortality Doctrine series, and it's really good so far. Page turn..."Awesome, thanks :) I will add it to my TBR
David wrote: "Brittany wrote: "Elora wrote: "Just finished
.....so good! And that's from someone who shudders at the mention of Disney's Pinocchio."I can't wait to read this. I also ..."
I like the dark, probably while the Kushiel series by Kushiel's DartJacqueline Carey reigns supreme in my heart :)
Finished
The House at the End of Hope Street which I picked up as a "blind date" with a library book. It was spectacular. I loved the house, I loved (and hated) the characters. The implication of the house and all that came with it. The renewal of strength within the women who have walked in and out of the house. A quick and easy read. There was a great following of the characters. I highly recommend, awarded 5 stars for me. Still reading.
The English Patient with the group read, I will be finishing this one up tonightalso reading
Awoken as a group read (You can still join in: Awoken Buddy Read and we even have author Sarah Noffke available in the discussion area with us) which is very intriguing. I love this concept of the Lucidites, picking up nicely and shrouded in mystery. Also reading
Token Huntress for my pen pal read! Great intro.Today I am starting
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly as it is one of those books I had never gotten around to reading.
I finished my reread of
and loved it even more the second time!
Also finished
4 stars.
While the book started out great for me, and I thought it was a really interesting premise, with awesome characters (I loved both Ben and Fallon) the second half of the book turned into typical NA drama. I didn't see the big twist, but that whole thing really bugged me. I did enjoy the read, but wish I was able to fall in a puddle of happy tears at the end!
Next I'm staring
one of my PIFM books!
and loved it even more the second time!Also finished
4 stars. While the book started out great for me, and I thought it was a really interesting premise, with awesome characters (I loved both Ben and Fallon) the second half of the book turned into typical NA drama. I didn't see the big twist, but that whole thing really bugged me. I did enjoy the read, but wish I was able to fall in a puddle of happy tears at the end!
Next I'm staring
one of my PIFM books!
Currently:
Alexander is the back-burner book for the moment, because it's so long, and The Help is likely going on the back burner shelf because I doubt I'll be finishing it by Monday, which is when I'm starting
Starting soon:
I can feel myself getting swamped... lol
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "Currently:
[bookcover:Alexander Ha..."So many great ones though :)
Brittany wrote: "Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "Currently:
[bookcover:The He..."They really are! I'm going to do my best to get through all of them!
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "Currently:
[bookcover:Alexander Ha..."Ashley are you listening to the Help? I loved the audiobook so much for that book. I love the Katie Daniels series! I did not love the first book (neither did several of my GR friends) but was encouraged to stick with it and was so glad I did
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