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    Posted by Magic, 4 years ago

    I think that '52 in 52' is a great idea. It's an easy way to ensure that I read more. So far I've read A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin, Tweaked by Katherine Lubitsky and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

    Okay, so I finised The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins this morning and I have to say that I loved it. There has been a lot of hype surrounding it and I tried to ignore it but I finally gave in and I do not regret it. The book was equal parts thriller, adventure, science fiction and romance. It shows the importance that the media places on entertainment vaule and making profits really well. It's scary to think that our world could become the world of The Hunger Games which takes place in the future.

    I recommend this book to anyone who would like a good read. I'm not that great at writing summaries so I suggest that you check out The Hunger Games' page.

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    Week 2

    Posted by Steph S., 4 years ago

    Alright, I know it's only been like, 2 days since my last post, but I managed to finish both 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'When the Duke Returns' since then!

    Truthfully, if you're going to read 'The Merchant of Venice,' take it slow. If it confuses you, I highly recommend 'No Fear Shakespeare' by Sparknotes, which can be purchased in book form or found online for free. It gives you the original Shakespeare text on the left page and the 'regular modern English' translation on the right. After an act or two, you'll feel much more comfortable reading just the Shakespeare. 'The Merchant of Venice' deals with three romances, a Jew named Shylock (beware the somewhat semi-Semetic tone of the play), and a debt that must be paid.

    'When the Duke Returns' was the first novel by Eloisa James I've ever read, and I must say, I think I've found another author for my faves list. It's nothing too hard, but it is surprisingly unique considering romance is a genre generally noted for plots that are all alike. Isidore is married by proxy when she is 12, and 11 years later, her husband returns... and neither is anything like what the other expected. Features an Italian heroine, a wonderfully odd duke, Honeydew the butler and far too much stubbornness on everyone's part.

    Haven't decided what's going to be next quite yet... see you in a week!

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    #8 - January 29, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

    I'm now on the third book in the series. I'll let you know what I think when I'm finished : )

    I think I enjoyed this, the third book in the series, even more than the first two. It was very involved with all characters (no missing Edward this time!) and the plotline, I thought, was very well done. I like how meyer didn't create whole new problems for each character, but slowly built on existing conflicts, right from book one, Twilight. It makes it so all three books fit together neatly and really make a wonderful series.

    Now, just one left!

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    January

    Posted by Unknown User, 4 years ago

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    • I quickly became addicted to the series and read the first three books in 6 days. I can't wait for the next one!!! (One of the story lines that develops in An Ice Cold Grave caught me a bit off guard and I haven't decided how I feel about it. If you've read the book, I'd be interested in your opinion)

    • A little "between the numbers" book. Typical Janet Evanovich, so I loved it!

    • Beautiful, beautiful story! It took me a while to get through the beginning because it was so well described (precise and graphic but in a good way). Some later sections were needlessly descriptive or the descriptions were silly. (Copied from my profile)

    • Great start to the series! I'll be picking up the rest for sure!!!

  • Week 7

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    Well, I know I said I didn't think I would finish it this week.... but I'm done!

    Book: The Boleyn Inheritance
    Author: Philippa Gregory

    I never thought I'd like a book more than 'The Other Boleyn Girl' -well, I have: The Boleyn Inheritance. I loved it. Picked it up this morning, and finished it this afternoon. I couldn't put it down.

    Jane Boleyn, Anne of Cleaves, and Katherine Howard.

    You adore each of them at a certain point in the book. I felt quite bad for Jane at the beginning, I mean, she'd lost everything, and was haunted by the ghosts of her past.

    Then I was truly happy for Katherine -it's not that didn't like Anne, but... Katherine's glee is somewhat infectious... you can't help but be happy for her!

    By the end though, you sympathize with both Jane and Katherine, going to The Tower is never a pleasant experience.

    Anne of Cleaves is, without doubt, the luckiest of the three woman -not too mention all of Henry's wives!

    An excellent read, I recommend it to everyone.

  • 2009 Weeks 1 - 4

    Posted by Macwolf01, 4 years ago

    I've read 6 books since January 1st, my goal like most here is a book a week or so. Some of the books I've read have already been posted about but I'll give my two cents.

    The first book I read was Night World No. 2 by L.J. Smith I really enjoyed this book and No. 1. I liked Smith's linked short stories, and I am eagerly awaiting No. 3 which comes out April 28th.

    Book 2 & 3 were by Cassandra Clare - City of Bones and City of Ashes both were excellent books. City of Bones took my a couple of chapters to get into the writers tempo but once I did I was hooked. Again I can't wait until City of Glass comes out March 24th.

    Next I read Melissa Marr's novels on faeries: Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange. These were good books but I don't think that they are for everyone. Ink Exchange is a very dark story with some adult storylines.

    And this week I finished Skin and Bone by Kathryn Fox, which I post about earlier.

  • Week 1

    Posted by Steph S., 4 years ago

    Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

    Alright, first off, if you plan to read this, give yourself time. Lots of it. At over 500 pages long, combined with the 150-year-old English, this will take some thought and consideration as you read. Secondly, definitely make this one for the 'to read' list if you're into the classics. I've found it to be like a more serious, darker Jane Austen.

    'Jane Eyre' follows Jane from her childhood, through 8 years of boarding school to her life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets Mr. Rochester. She is penniless, without any family worth associating with, and only her mind to help her. What happens when 18-year-old Jane falls in love with a man 20 years her senior? What kind of secrets are hidden in Mr. Rochester's closet (or attic, as the case may be)? And of course, how does dear Jane handle it all?

    It took me a while to get into it, but once I got through the first 50 pages, I was absolutely drawn into Jane's world. Next up will be something a little bit different, I think.... 'When the Duke Returns' by Eloisa James, and 'The Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare. (I'm totally open to any suggestions on good Regency/Historical/Scottish romance novels. I'm kind of a sucker for them.) Oh, and about half of what I post here will be things I've had to read for my university classes, so this should be half-academic, half-totally not even close.

    Week #8 - January 25th to January 31st, 2009

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    Corsair - Chris Bunch

    I bought this one as an ebook on my iPod Touch, as the hard copy is unavailable to order ;( It'll fill my lunch hours nicely.

    I'm still working on My Sister's Keeper as well, it is my main distraction this evening. I should be able to finish it in a day or 2. I'll post a review just as soon as I finish!

    #7 - January 25, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    This week I am reading the second book in the Twilight series, New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.

    I enjoyed Twilight and decided to read the remainder of the series, mainly to see what all the fuss is about.

    Just finished it! I really enjoyed this one, even more than Twilight. I liked the added complications that Meyer throws into the story line (I won't give anything away to those few who haven't already read it). I was surprised at the long absence of Edward; it wasn't something I had expected at the end of Twilight, but I think it did a good job adding a suspensful nature to the story, since we knew Edward had to inevitably show up again sometime. All in all, a good read!

  • Week #4 (Jan 25 - Feb 1)

    Posted by Kristy, 4 years ago

    Last week I had loads of reading time so I actually finished another book in addition to the two posted. So book #7 was the Other Boleyn Girl. It was a good read. Much better than the movie. The movie leaves out soooo much. So if you liked the movie and felt like you wanted more definitely read the book!

    Book #8 - The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. by Sandra Gulland is the first of a trilogy based on the life of Josephine Bonaparte (Napolean's wife). I've heard good things about this trilogy and hope I'm not disappointed!!

    Enjoy the last week of January everyone! Brrr.

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    Week 6 -Ending January 25th

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    Betrayed
    P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

    First thing to say, I found them predictable. On the book of the book, it says that one of her friends is going to die. Within a few chapters it's pretty simple to see who it is -sadly, though the reader notices Zoey's observations, Zoey doesn't.
    Also, the 'ghost' that Zoey sees in 'Marked' are back, fun, fun, fun... well, at least we find out what they are and who is their 'master'... Yup, the big bad person is revealed all though, I knew from book 1 who it was.
    Heath (?) is back, I'm not sure if that's even his name, and I'm too lazy to walk down the hall to check. So yeah, Zoey's human ex-boyfriend is back. Makes the story interesting....
    Overall, it was pretty good, devoured it in one sitting, didn’t seem too short, or too long.

    Book: Chosen
    P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

    First thing I have to say is that I found this book insanely short. It took a little less than 2 hours to read, and that hour and fifty-two minutes went by extremely quickly. It was very good.
    There is a new vampire in the picture - Loren. This exceptionally good looking guy who seems to like Zoey -and she definitely likes him.
    So, Zoey has some boy trouble: Heath, Erik and Loren. How wonderful {sucks to be Zoey}.
    Zoey is also trying to help a friend of he's who is off-campus. That makes for an interesting section at the end of the book....
    Needless to say, Zoey's world kinda falls apart -again, you can gather that much from the back. I mean, she was in a lose-lose situation. She wanted to tell her friends everything that was happening, but couldn't because the evil person can all but read minds, so she doesn't tell her friends, and when they find out, they get pretty damn pissed.
    Can't wait to get my hands on the next one :)

    Also, I've been reading 'Firebirds Rising' -an anthology of short fiction and science-fiction stories. I hate short stories, their either really, really bad or so good that you wish the author would have continued writing -because they could have and you want to know what is going to happen next -.-
    Anyways, I only bought this book because I have 'Firebirds' which is the first anthology. They are both really good, Firebirds Rising has more magic at the beginning, then goes into major S.F.
    I wasn't a fan of 'Quill', I don't really get the point of the story... it's one of the longest stories so far, and, in my opinion, one of the worst ones I've read.. but that's just me.

    Anyways, I'm starting 'The Boleyn Inheritance' tomorrow, but don't think I'll be done by next Sunday... hopefully I will be.

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    Jan.31 - End of Week 7

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  • Welcome New Members!!

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    I just want to take a moment to welcome our newest members - jes, Macwolf01, Mindy Hamel, Joanne Elkaim, Steph S. and Ina Deplour.

    I encourage you all to get involved. I'm sure we've all picked up at least 1 new author since this group started, and I know you will too.

    Poke around a bit, read some of the posts and then let us know what you are reading each week. We'd love to hear your thoughts, reviews and recommendations!

    Happy reading :)

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    The Night Angel trilogy - Brent Weeks

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    I finally finished book 3 of this series tonight, and all I can say is I love, love, LOVED it!!

    The main characters are amazing. Their interactions with each other never feel forced, and they each have untold stories and secret agendas of their own. You never know what little tidbit of the past will surface to change the course of events for everyone involved (and some not).

    Durzo is just such a goood bad guy, you know the kind I mean ... the one you can't help but like (like Theodore Bagwell, for all you Prison Break watchers).

    Not one of the secondary characters felt unnecessary, and each plays a major role in how things unfold. No "comic relief for the sake of comic relief" business here!

    Book 1 - The Way of Shadows moves very quickly, drawing you into the story and leaving you clamouring for more. Book 2 - Shadow's Edge is a little slower, there is less action and more intrigue, but its oh so necessary. Book 3 - Beyond the Shadows drops you right back into the action, and the pace doesn't let up.

    Overall, this series is highly recommended. If you liked Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora or Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind(and who wouldn't, they're amazing), you will love this. Plenty of adventure and intrigue (and a little romance) for everyone.

    More, Mr. Weeks, MORE!!

  • Week # 7 - Week Ending January 25th - Book # 7 ^ 8

    Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

    Book # 7 - Can You Keep A Secret?

    It was light and enjoyable... and definetely a quick read :)

    Book # 8 - The Reader -

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  • Week #3 (Jan 18 - 25)

    Posted by Kristy, 4 years ago

    This week I am reading:

    Book #5 - The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, is a memoir detailing the abusive childhood of the author. So far this is a good read and I can understand why so many people have given it great reviews.

    Book #6 - Can You Keep A Secret by Sophie Kinsella, is another chiclit fiction novel. I'm hoping for a light, fluffy read :)

    Hope everyone has a great week!

  • Week 5 -Ending January 18th {continued}

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    Book: Marked
    Authors: P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast

    A friend of mine gave me this book, telling me that I'd love it. Personally, I had my doubts, the first few pages are quite boring, and though we've just meet Zoey's best friend Kayla, I already want to kill her. I also don't have much use for Heath, so when Zoey goes off to the House Of Night, I'm pretty relieved -no more annoying human friends!

    I was drawn in by chapter 3, the book is interesting and well-written. I could say a lot more, but don't want to give too much away... so, all that's left to say is that I can barely wait for tomorrow to come around so I can start reading the second book! I thought it was excellent, yes, it is about vampires -but it's the normal kind, the 'Light is bad, blood is good' kind. I was told that the House of Night is like a Hogwarts for Vampires -that is pretty much true.

    I recommend this book to pretty much everyone (:

    #6 - January 17, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    Instructions for Living Someone Elses Life By Mil Millington

    Hmm...no image for this one. I've read two other of Millington's books, one of which I really liked (Love and Other Near Death Experiences), the other one I didn't enjoy as much (Things my Girlfriend and I have argued about). I couldn't really get into the story line of the second one, as I found it just never grabbed my interest. The first, however, really gets you thinking and has a lot of quirk to it as well, which I think Millington is well known for.
    He has one other book that I know of, A Certain Chemistry. I haven't gotten around to reading this one yet but I will eventually.

    The one I've started today sounds intriguing and fun from the blurb so I hope I won't be disappointed.

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    #5 - January 17, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

    This is just a tiny one but a must read for me, all the same. I finished it within an hour and it's as Rowling-esk as you would imagine. Anyway, I think it served its purpose; filling the Harry Potter void in a small way for us die-hard fans, and also in just making me smile.

  • Week #7 - January 18th to January 24th, 2009

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult

    I borrowed this from a friend, its time to see what all the fuss is about ...

  • Week 6 - Ending January 18, 2009

    Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

    The Thirteenth Tale....

    I enjoyed it. I like a little mystery every now and then :) But I definetely thought it could be shorter - at parts it seemed repetitive ... and I found myself skimming parts of the book ...

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    Week 5 - Ending January 18th, 2009

    Posted by Kerby, 4 years ago

    This week I read two books by Kim Harrison. First I read "Every Which Way But Dead", which is the third book (if I am not mistaken) in the series. What a great book! The story keeps getting better and better, and harded to put down! This book was so suspenseful, I was surprised at every twist. A lot of storyline I did not see coming, and I loved that! I hate being able to predict what is going to happen ina book, makes it harder to read. But Kim Harrison is great at leading everything in multiple directions, while making you think it is only one. And when that happens, you are able to look back and go "Oh!!!!".

    The second book I read, and the fourth in the series, was "Fistful of Charms". By far, the best book in the series. This book really developed the relationships of all of the main characters, and showed different sides to all of them. A lot was explained about the characters, about the Hollows and the Turn, and about Rachel in this book. It was so suspenseful, and I loved the ending of the book, and how Rachel handled Nick at the end!! ;)

    I recommend this series to everyone and anyone, just so they will read "Fistful of Charms". But please, read all of the books before you read this one, or you will be very confused.

    Happy Reading Everyone!

    See you next week!! :)

  • Weekn 5 -ending January 18th

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    Book: Brisingr
    Author: Christopher Paolini

    The book was pretty good. The first book (Eragon) has been the best one so far, and Eldest would be the next on the greatness scale.
    In all honesty, I don't see the point of this book. You find out how galbotrix is so powerful, Eragon gets a sword, and... well, the only other interesting thing is the one thing I won't mention (because it would ruin the only good aspect of the book).

    It's a filler, and with that in mind, I guess it was pretty good. Otherwise is kinda sucked...
    I mean, I can't get over the way that Saphira talks anyways -the English is screwed up (like, if you typed it on Microsoft word you would get that green line underneath it).
    Had to laugh at this though:
    "
    '[...] Always you get into trouble when I am not with you.'
    His smile widened. 'And when you are?'
    'I eat the trouble before it eats you' "
    - page 550.
    that just made me laugh.

    Brisingr has been the worst book so far, but you'll need to read it to fully understand what's happening in the next book.
    If I had bought it, I would have been wanting by $35 back, but since I borrowed it from a friend.... it was worth it.




    Book: Dark Side of the Moon
    Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Started and finished this one today. It was very, very good.
    This is the second book I have read by her (the first one being 'Devil may Cry') and it doesn't disappoint.
    Personally, I liked Devil May Cry more, but that doesn't mean to say that it is better than Dark Side of the Moon.

    Usually, I'd say what I liked and disliked about it, but I pretty much liked everything... the only thing I have to say is that you want to read these books in the correct reading order...(unlike me)
    Yeah.. the Dark-Hunter books are ones that I think everybody should read.

  • Week 5 - Jan. 11

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    Week 4 -ending January 11th

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    Book: Owlknight
    Authors: Mercedes lackey & Larry Dixon

    Right, this is the last book in the 'Darian's Tale' trilogy. This one, was, in my opinion, the best of the three. Darian has advanced in his status as a mage -he, of course, is happy -but not for himself. No, he is happy for Keisha, because he knows that she feels bad about being 'more important' than him (after a fashion... it's complicated...). Keisha, is still doubting herself -she is still convinced that Darian will leave her, and I completely agree with another character (I believe it was Keisha's sister, Shandi) who tells her something along the lines of:
    "You're going to create the things you're worried about if you go on like this. Darian will sense your tension and wonder what's going on."

    It's all, very, very complicated....

    Also, we finally get confirmation on what Firesong and Silverfox's(?) relationship is. Which was nice because it finally gave a definite answer to whether their companionship was strictly work oriented, or something more.

    As usual, Shandi annoyed me -but atleast Steelmind was around to rebuke her...

    It's a good book. The trilogy was actually great -I mean, I don't plan on reading other books from the Valdemar series.... but I do recommend this books to .. well, pretty much everyone.
    As usual, the real interesting bit was at the end - and the epilogue is pretty much a given from the start. Still, this is a good book, and a great finish to a good (if somewhat slow moving) trilogy.

  • Week #6 - January 11 to January 17, 2009

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    At the Mountains of Madness - H. P. Lovecraft

    I have finally finished The Baker's Boy by J. V. Jones. There are 3 main storylines in the book, and they very rarely connect with each other. While easy enough to follow, I would have liked to see a little more interaction. Of course, things really started to get interesting in the last 100 pages, and I don't have the sequel (A Man Betrayed) handy! All in all, a good book and I'm curious to see how it will all play out. Stay tuned, it just might end up being Week 6, Take 2 ;)

  • Week #2 (Jan 11 - 17)

    Posted by Kristy, 4 years ago

    My first pick, Marley and Me, was such a quick read that I actually read another light book last week - Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. Yes, it is chicklit but hey, its a fun read ;)

    This week I am reading the Constant Princess by Phillipa Gregory. Thinking it will probably be another 2 book week and next in line is Baby Proof by Emily Giffin.

    The Constant Princess is about the first wife of King Henry VIII. If you are familar with the Other Boleyn Girl, it is about his first wife Katherine and the time period right up until Mary and Anne Boleyn enter the court. So far I love it :) I am a total sucker for historial fiction.

    As for Baby Proof - I have read Giffins other novels which have all been, imo quality chicklit. It is about a married couple who agreed they didn't want to have kids and then one changes their mind. Shoud be a light read.

    Hope everyone has a great week!

    Week #5 - ending Jan 11

    Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

    Binu and the Great Wall

    #4 - January 9, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    Naked by David Sedaris


    Clever and witty Sedaris, as always. The last entry in this one (providing the book's title) is particularly interesting and loaded with Sedaris' classic humour.

  • Week 4 - Ending January 11th, 2009

    Posted by Kerby, 4 years ago

    I read L. J. Smith's Night World Volume One, which had three stories in it, but they were all about 200 pages, so I am counting this as one book. The series is about the Night World, a secret society of witches, vampires, shapeshifters, werewolfs and other things that go bump in the night, who are hiding who and what they are from all humans. To expose yourself or another in this society is death, and to fall in love with a human has the same fate.

    The First Story was Secret Vampire, which was about a girl discovering that her best friend and her secret love was a vampire, as he saved her from death and fought against his cousin (Ash) to save her. Then they live happily ever after.

    The second story was the Daughters of Darkness, which was about Ash's sisters, also vampires escaping the Night World and him coming to bring them back. Along the way they solve a few mysteries with some humans, and more than one vampire finds their soulmate. And they live happily ever after.

    And the last story was Spellbinder, which was about 2 witches, Thea and Blaise, who start a new school and fight over a boy. They start to use forbidden spells to win their feud, and in the end the boy saves Thea from the Night World. Then they go to find Ash, who has started a revolution of Night World members who are in love with humans. And they live happily ever after.

    As you can see, their is a pattern with all of the books. The series is formed around people from the Night World finding their soulmates, which is something that they have to surrender to, in humans. They go through a few trials and end up together and safe from harm. By the time the stories start to get interesting, or develop, the story is ending with everbody happy and together. Not that I am complaining, but it sucks when you already know they ending of the book as soon as you meet all of the characters.

    All in all, a great book to start you into the world of supernatural fantasy, before you get into the more detailed books and series. All of the stories are conected by the characters in the previous stories. This volume centeres around Ash.

    I will read volume two while I am waiting for my other series books to be released. But, it is not a bad book. I just wish the stories were longer.

    Hope this helps anyone who was considering this book to read.
    :)

  • # 3 - January 6, 2009

    Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

    This week I'm reading Dress your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris.
    I've read a number of Sedaris' books and I never get bored of his wit and sarcasm. Each time I pick one up, I'm always disappointed to find that I have reached the back cover so quickly.

  • Week 3 - Ending January 11th, 2009

    Posted by Kerby, 4 years ago

    I just finished reading "The Good, The Bad and The Undead" by Kim Harrison, the second book of the series. It was much better than the first book, and it developed the characters to the point where I was not confused as to who each person was.

    The story was great. The book seemed to be much longer than it really was, but not in a bad way. The story didn't have too much or too little going on.

    I would recommend this series to anyone who wants to read about witches and vampires, but in a no-blood or crazy magic kind of story. It is actually realistic in what happens.

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    Week #4 - week ending January 4th

    Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

    Week #4 - The Guerney Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - I loved this one ...

    Week #5 - January 4 to January 10, 2009

    Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

    I hate to do this so early, but I'm going to play "catch-up" this week. Still working on Beyond the Shadows and The Baker's Boy.

    ~sigh~

  • Week #1 for me :)

    Posted by Kristy, 4 years ago

    Reading Marley and Me...so far it is very cute. I have laughed out loud a number of times. I wanted to read it before I saw the movie.

    Happy New Year everyone!

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    Week #4

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    Ending January 4th

    Posted by Bites, 4 years ago

    I'm making the most of my last days of freedom...

    #1- Warriors Super Edition: Firestar's Quest.
    By: Erin Hunter

    It's wonderful that there is finally a Warriors book that is longer than 310 pages! This is the longest of the (more or less) 20 books out and it actually takes more than 2 hours to read. This book isn't like the rest of the series, the entire adventure is in ONE book instead of six - a nice change.

    It was a good read for people who care about what happened between the end of the Original series and the beginning of 'The New Prophecy' series. It also includes the origins of the prophecy for 'The Power of Three'. Overall I think it's one of the better books in the series, but you do have to read the first six books to really understand (and appreciate) what's happening.

    #2- The Tales of Beedle The Bard
    By: J.K. Rowling

    First thing I have to say is that it is a total rip-off. $14.50 for a book that is approximately the width of my thumb is insane. But when coupled with a '30% off all hardcover books' and the 'iRewards' discount, it's made a bit more reasonable. (Then again I was wiling to pay $14.50...)

    It's a short book, 5 stories in all. The stories themselves are great. 'Albus Dumbledore on *insert name of tale here*' makes 'The Tales of Beedle The Bard' worth reading. I recommend this book for anyone who has read J.K's other books. Sure, it doesn't have anything to do with Harry and his friends, but that doesn't make it less interesting.

    #3- Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox
    By: Eoin Colfer

    This book was excellent. I read it last night and went:
    I want to read more... but by the sounds of it this was the last book... damn...

    Yup, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If nothing else I suggest you read it because it's entertaining to see a 14 year old Artemis Fowl deal with his 10 year old self. Besides, Artemis is developing a conscience, a surprising the development that makes the story much more interesting.

    Bassically a must read for anyone who has read the other books.
    For those of you who haven't: I suggest you start.

    My only complaint is that the Artemis Fowl series is found in the 'Fiction 9-12' section. Personally I don't think it belongs there and I felt quite self-conscious walking into that section to find this book. But, in the end, it was worth it. The book is excellent.

    Happy New Year :)

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