What We Read Last Week – July 13
Peter Cameron's Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You was my teen fiction read last week. I forget how I first came across mention of this book, but that led me to read this review in the New York Times Sunday Book Review and seek it out…
It's superb, one of the best fictional depictions of the turmoils of the late teenage years that I've read: "adult perception without the deadening, reassuring glaze of adult experience", as the review says. There's some Catcher In the Rye influence (but don't let that turn you off if you don't like Catcher–I'm not a big fan of it myself).
Highly recommended. One of those "young adult" books that is really for everybody. Very funny, very sad.
Alan H is a web librarian at Toronto Public Library. He reads all over the place.
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126 thoughts on “What We Read Last Week – July 13”
well i jsut read how to be a geek Goddess, yes i know that name does sound a bit odd but it’s a wondeful book that showed me so much about technology while still being very funny. defintely something to read for anyone what want to know more about computers, phones, and anything else
well i jsut read how to be a geek Goddess, yes i know that name does sound a bit odd but it’s a wondeful book that showed me so much about technology while still being very funny. defintely something to read for anyone what want to know more about computers, phones, and anything else
I just finished reading “The Other Boy” by Hailey Abbott. It was a light read. The main character, Maddy, is very clumsy and sarcastic, but that’s why I loved her. The story is about her imprisonment on a vineyard farm during the summer of her 17th birthday when she could be partying with her friends in the city. To her surprise, she starts to see the beauty of the countryside and the beauty of this “other boy”. I do recommend this book for anyone interested in the “Summer Boys” novels also by the same author.
I just finished reading “The Other Boy” by Hailey Abbott. It was a light read. The main character, Maddy, is very clumsy and sarcastic, but that’s why I loved her. The story is about her imprisonment on a vineyard farm during the summer of her 17th birthday when she could be partying with her friends in the city. To her surprise, she starts to see the beauty of the countryside and the beauty of this “other boy”. I do recommend this book for anyone interested in the “Summer Boys” novels also by the same author.
ok last week i read alot and right now i’m reading schooled and it is a great book!
ok last week i read alot and right now i’m reading schooled and it is a great book!
Mary: That’s from No Starch Press, one of my favourite computer book publishers! Cool.
For anyone else interested in becoming a geek goddess, you can actually get the book right on your computer at http://tinyurl.com/m9epqh – you’ll need to enter your library card # and pin # to access the book.
Mary: That’s from No Starch Press, one of my favourite computer book publishers! Cool.
For anyone else interested in becoming a geek goddess, you can actually get the book right on your computer at http://tinyurl.com/m9epqh – you’ll need to enter your library card # and pin # to access the book.
right now i am readin The thing in the Lake…
so far soooo gooodddd…!!
right now i am readin The thing in the Lake…
so far soooo gooodddd…!!
Last week I read “Cowa!” by Akira Toriyama, oh yes, the creator of Dragon Ball Z >BD~! The Manga’s about the journey of a vampire/were-koala named Paifu who goes off to save his monster town from a sickness with his ghost friend, another monster who is super cocky, and a grumpy human who used to be a sumo wrestler ! Ahh, I really liked the story, it was so funny. Plus there was a monster who guarded a forest that sort of reminded me of Majin Buu, or at least when he was fat and cool :E
And also! I read the first volume of Dr. Slump today, also by Toriyama, and also funny and really entertaining. I love reading simple, funny manga, it’s a nice break from all those complicated stories ~:D
Last week I read “Cowa!” by Akira Toriyama, oh yes, the creator of Dragon Ball Z >BD~! The Manga’s about the journey of a vampire/were-koala named Paifu who goes off to save his monster town from a sickness with his ghost friend, another monster who is super cocky, and a grumpy human who used to be a sumo wrestler ! Ahh, I really liked the story, it was so funny. Plus there was a monster who guarded a forest that sort of reminded me of Majin Buu, or at least when he was fat and cool :E
And also! I read the first volume of Dr. Slump today, also by Toriyama, and also funny and really entertaining. I love reading simple, funny manga, it’s a nice break from all those complicated stories ~:D
I read the book back by Norah Mccklintock and really loved it the English was easy but it was a really good book it was kind of mystery and sad I don’t want to say the rest so you can enjoy the book by your self
I read the book back by Norah Mccklintock and really loved it the English was easy but it was a really good book it was kind of mystery and sad I don’t want to say the rest so you can enjoy the book by your self
I seem to be picking up a lot of the same sort of book lately. While in the library few days back, I picked up another one. These occurences lead me to believe that these sorts of books just really appeal to teens or something.
You probably know what I’m talking about-the Twilight sort of book, where ‘normal’ girls meet mysterious guys and fall in love.
I wonder if this is a good thing.
I seem to be picking up a lot of the same sort of book lately. While in the library few days back, I picked up another one. These occurences lead me to believe that these sorts of books just really appeal to teens or something.
You probably know what I’m talking about-the Twilight sort of book, where ‘normal’ girls meet mysterious guys and fall in love.
I wonder if this is a good thing.
Last week I managed to read quite a few books. One of them being Shadow of Doubt by Norah McClintok. This is the fifth book in the Robyn Hunter Series. The fourth book, Out of the Cold, was awarded the 2009 Red Maple Award. This book was fast-paced and a lot seemed to be going on. Her teacher turned out to be her step-father’s missing daughter. When her teacher gets a threatning message, Robyn finds both her and her teacher’s life in danger. Overall, the book was pretty eventful and surprising. The author solved one mystery for us but brought out another at the end of the book that kept us hanging and wanting more!
Last week I managed to read quite a few books. One of them being Shadow of Doubt by Norah McClintok. This is the fifth book in the Robyn Hunter Series. The fourth book, Out of the Cold, was awarded the 2009 Red Maple Award. This book was fast-paced and a lot seemed to be going on. Her teacher turned out to be her step-father’s missing daughter. When her teacher gets a threatning message, Robyn finds both her and her teacher’s life in danger. Overall, the book was pretty eventful and surprising. The author solved one mystery for us but brought out another at the end of the book that kept us hanging and wanting more!
I also read The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie and it was absolutely fantastic! It was sober and funny at the same time! It was really detailed and the descriptions were great! This story is about a girl named Bindy who is too perfect(if that’s possible). She is the kind of person who will ask the teacher to give her homework to do voer the summer. She is very perky and annoying along with being perfect which doesn’t earn her many friends. Due to her perkiness, along the way, Bindy has made some enemies. Enemies who may go as far as killing her…..
I also read The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie and it was absolutely fantastic! It was sober and funny at the same time! It was really detailed and the descriptions were great! This story is about a girl named Bindy who is too perfect(if that’s possible). She is the kind of person who will ask the teacher to give her homework to do voer the summer. She is very perky and annoying along with being perfect which doesn’t earn her many friends. Due to her perkiness, along the way, Bindy has made some enemies. Enemies who may go as far as killing her…..
I read “Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac” by Gabrielle Zevin…
It was a great story with a really interesting twist, and there were like 3 guys for the heroine but the friendship (and possibly something more) between the heroine and her best friend (a guy) was just heartwarming 🙂
I read “Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac” by Gabrielle Zevin…
It was a great story with a really interesting twist, and there were like 3 guys for the heroine but the friendship (and possibly something more) between the heroine and her best friend (a guy) was just heartwarming 🙂
You HAVE to read “Sweetness in the Belly” by Camilla Gibb. It’s a fantastic book, about a young white woman in a muslim world. One of the best books I’ve ever read, and I never get tired of it.
You HAVE to read “Sweetness in the Belly” by Camilla Gibb. It’s a fantastic book, about a young white woman in a muslim world. One of the best books I’ve ever read, and I never get tired of it.
I’ve just read “Storky” by D.L Garfinkle and it’s about a boy named Micheal and me likes a girl. His nick name is Storky because he’s kinda wimpy and his mom is dating his dentist and his dad doesn’t care about him.
It’s weird how good D.L Garfinkle can write as a boy but she’s a girl. Great book! It’ll make you happy , it’ll make you sad , it’ll make you mad , it’ll make you laugh. Heh? A little bit of everything! ( 😛 )
I’ve just read “Storky” by D.L Garfinkle and it’s about a boy named Micheal and me likes a girl. His nick name is Storky because he’s kinda wimpy and his mom is dating his dentist and his dad doesn’t care about him.
It’s weird how good D.L Garfinkle can write as a boy but she’s a girl. Great book! It’ll make you happy , it’ll make you sad , it’ll make you mad , it’ll make you laugh. Heh? A little bit of everything! ( 😛 )
I have recently finished a book called ‘Evermore’ by Alyson Noël, part of a series called ‘The Immortals’. It’s about a girl named Ever Bloom, who after an accident that killed everyone in her family except herself, gained the ability to see auras, read people’s mind and learn everything about them through touch. She is constantly in pain, suffering from her uncontrollable powers until a boy named Damen Auguste comes to her school. He’s handsome, smart, talented–and is also capable of muting the thoughts of others that are jumbled in Ever’s head. She quickly falls in love with him, charmed by his air of mystery. But is he who he really appears to be? He seems to be able to see the ghost of Ever’s sister (someone who Ever thought only she could see) and he disappears off and on. And who is the beautiful, Drina, who always seems to linger around nearby?
This book is absolutely enchanting and intoxicating. The author writes with such magic and fluidity. My only concern is that I’m unable to find the sequel to this book, Blue Moon, in the Toronto Public Library Catologue. Two thumbs up for Evermore!
I have recently finished a book called ‘Evermore’ by Alyson Noël, part of a series called ‘The Immortals’. It’s about a girl named Ever Bloom, who after an accident that killed everyone in her family except herself, gained the ability to see auras, read people’s mind and learn everything about them through touch. She is constantly in pain, suffering from her uncontrollable powers until a boy named Damen Auguste comes to her school. He’s handsome, smart, talented–and is also capable of muting the thoughts of others that are jumbled in Ever’s head. She quickly falls in love with him, charmed by his air of mystery. But is he who he really appears to be? He seems to be able to see the ghost of Ever’s sister (someone who Ever thought only she could see) and he disappears off and on. And who is the beautiful, Drina, who always seems to linger around nearby?
This book is absolutely enchanting and intoxicating. The author writes with such magic and fluidity. My only concern is that I’m unable to find the sequel to this book, Blue Moon, in the Toronto Public Library Catologue. Two thumbs up for Evermore!
Last week I read The Dead Pool, by Sue Walker. I have to say, it is an awsome mystery novel. Full of surprises in every chapter. And when you read along you tell youself -“I did not see this coming!!”.
Kristin Rutherford comes to Scotland to inquire how and why Jamie Munro i.e., her ex-father in law died. Most people including her ex-husband believe that it was a suicide. Yet, nobody could convince her with the explanations they had and she decides to find out the real fact by herself. While doing that, she comes to know about two murders occured two years prior to Jamie’s death, on the same place. Morag Ramsy was accused of these murders. She claimed that she was falsely accused and Kristin discoveres that Jamie was actually helping her as he believed her and kept contact with her untill he died. Kristin thinks that Morag Ramsy could help her to figure out what went wrong with Jamie and at the same time she could help her out with her case as well. But, surprises and dissapointments surround her in every step she takes. She does not understand who to believe, or who to fear. However, at last the truth comes to light, indeed in an astonishing way. Find out how!
Sue Walker is an amezing writer. I am looking forward to read the two other novel of her’s. I can really assure that you will love this book. =D
Last week I read The Dead Pool, by Sue Walker. I have to say, it is an awsome mystery novel. Full of surprises in every chapter. And when you read along you tell youself -“I did not see this coming!!”.
Kristin Rutherford comes to Scotland to inquire how and why Jamie Munro i.e., her ex-father in law died. Most people including her ex-husband believe that it was a suicide. Yet, nobody could convince her with the explanations they had and she decides to find out the real fact by herself. While doing that, she comes to know about two murders occured two years prior to Jamie’s death, on the same place. Morag Ramsy was accused of these murders. She claimed that she was falsely accused and Kristin discoveres that Jamie was actually helping her as he believed her and kept contact with her untill he died. Kristin thinks that Morag Ramsy could help her to figure out what went wrong with Jamie and at the same time she could help her out with her case as well. But, surprises and dissapointments surround her in every step she takes. She does not understand who to believe, or who to fear. However, at last the truth comes to light, indeed in an astonishing way. Find out how!
Sue Walker is an amezing writer. I am looking forward to read the two other novel of her’s. I can really assure that you will love this book. =D
hey! I actually read” someday this pain will be used to you.” It was the first book I read this summer..and I really loved the book. Its quite refreshing to read something written like that, coz it doesn’t exactly hav a storyline, yet the protagonist’s personality is so entertaining that it actually compells you to read further. I would actually like to meet someone like that…coz well, I’m kinda like him cuz I want to speak correct English all the time(although I don’t). Its quite funny in its own subtle way. I would really recommend this book.
hey! I actually read” someday this pain will be used to you.” It was the first book I read this summer..and I really loved the book. Its quite refreshing to read something written like that, coz it doesn’t exactly hav a storyline, yet the protagonist’s personality is so entertaining that it actually compells you to read further. I would actually like to meet someone like that…coz well, I’m kinda like him cuz I want to speak correct English all the time(although I don’t). Its quite funny in its own subtle way. I would really recommend this book.
Recently, I’ve been reading different genres of books for example teen fiction and some classics written by Shakespear and Emily Bronte. I recommend everyone to read “Evermore”. It’s a really awesome book about the supernaturals and how Ever discovers what mysterious Damen is. Also, I’ve been reading “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte and I’ve had an interest in it since it was mentioned in the book “Evermore”. After reading, I think it’s a really good book although some may find it boring due to the language of the olden days. But I think it’s very interesting how they organize their sentence structures in those kind of books.
Recently, I’ve been reading different genres of books for example teen fiction and some classics written by Shakespear and Emily Bronte. I recommend everyone to read “Evermore”. It’s a really awesome book about the supernaturals and how Ever discovers what mysterious Damen is. Also, I’ve been reading “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte and I’ve had an interest in it since it was mentioned in the book “Evermore”. After reading, I think it’s a really good book although some may find it boring due to the language of the olden days. But I think it’s very interesting how they organize their sentence structures in those kind of books.
Anyone start reading this weeks Non-Fiction book “The Year We Disappeared”?
Anyone start reading this weeks Non-Fiction book “The Year We Disappeared”?
If you like classic literature, then you should definitely read Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Yesterday I just picked up this book last night but after that I couldn’t put it down. It was like one of those books that you get addicted to and won’t rest until it is finished. I stayed up all night reading this book and by 4 in the morning I was finally done. Overall, the book contained slight romance, angst, mystery and tragedy. This is a must read if you like classic literature.
If you like classic literature, then you should definitely read Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Yesterday I just picked up this book last night but after that I couldn’t put it down. It was like one of those books that you get addicted to and won’t rest until it is finished. I stayed up all night reading this book and by 4 in the morning I was finally done. Overall, the book contained slight romance, angst, mystery and tragedy. This is a must read if you like classic literature.
I’ve read “Jinx” by Meg Cabot which is interesting(its a mix of regualr teen fiction and some supernatural in a New York setting). I also read “Fairest of them All” by Jan Blazanin and it turned out to be a surprisingly great read! Its about this friendless beauty queen with great long golden locks who everyone thinks is a snob. One day, right after she signed a movie deal for a Rapunzel based film, she starts experiencing hair loss. The events that follow are quite captivating to read.
I’ve read “Jinx” by Meg Cabot which is interesting(its a mix of regualr teen fiction and some supernatural in a New York setting). I also read “Fairest of them All” by Jan Blazanin and it turned out to be a surprisingly great read! Its about this friendless beauty queen with great long golden locks who everyone thinks is a snob. One day, right after she signed a movie deal for a Rapunzel based film, she starts experiencing hair loss. The events that follow are quite captivating to read.
I can’t believe how much I’ve been reading ever since summer started-one book after another. But since I love reading, I don’t mind it so much. I want to read some classic literature and I think I will try to read Evermore and Wuthering heights, because it seems to have gotten good reviews here.
I can’t believe how much I’ve been reading ever since summer started-one book after another. But since I love reading, I don’t mind it so much. I want to read some classic literature and I think I will try to read Evermore and Wuthering heights, because it seems to have gotten good reviews here.
well, currently, i’ve been reading the “sword of truth” series by Terry Goodkind… and, right now, i’m on the sixth book… there are twelve novels… it’s really good… the best book after “twilight”
so, anyone who’s read twilight, or the Sword of Truth sries, thumbs up.
well, currently, i’ve been reading the “sword of truth” series by Terry Goodkind… and, right now, i’m on the sixth book… there are twelve novels… it’s really good… the best book after “twilight”
so, anyone who’s read twilight, or the Sword of Truth sries, thumbs up.
I read “The Other Boy” too. And it was a pretty good book. It was very unique.
I read “The Other Boy” too. And it was a pretty good book. It was very unique.
Dear Twilight Fans,
I’m one of you guys too, and I heard that
” Blue Moon: The Mortals” is a similar book, and it’s great too. I can’t wait to try it.
Dear Twilight Fans,
I’m one of you guys too, and I heard that
” Blue Moon: The Mortals” is a similar book, and it’s great too. I can’t wait to try it.
Ghostgirl sound like a very interesting book. I wanna put a hold on it.
Ghostgirl sound like a very interesting book. I wanna put a hold on it.
Btw it’s called, “Ghostgirl:Homecoming” and it’s by Tonya Hurley. Just it case you want to know the details.
Btw it’s called, “Ghostgirl:Homecoming” and it’s by Tonya Hurley. Just it case you want to know the details.
haha, read too many book, lol not like it’s enough–> because i’m a book addict
haha, read too many book, lol not like it’s enough–> because i’m a book addict
“Watch the skies” By James Patterson is a great book. I remember reading it like a month ago.
“Watch the skies” By James Patterson is a great book. I remember reading it like a month ago.
Evermore by Alyson Noel sounds soooooo cool, i can’t wait to check it out!
Evermore by Alyson Noel sounds soooooo cool, i can’t wait to check it out!
Kim, (Twilight fan) before you read Blue Moon: the immortals, read “Evermore”.
that’s the first book in the series… and, Blue Moon is the second book…
and, ya, Evermore is just like Twilight…
Kim, (Twilight fan) before you read Blue Moon: the immortals, read “Evermore”.
that’s the first book in the series… and, Blue Moon is the second book…
and, ya, Evermore is just like Twilight…
I read “going too far” by Jennifer Echols, a rebellious teen who gets into trouble with the police…and her newfound relationship with the young police officer who is as a matter of fact, only 1 year older than her. Originally I thought that this book is just a typical bad girl turned good girl after she meets police…but there is so much more than that…the plot is amazing and lots of unexpected events increases the intensity of the story. It’s been a long time since I read a good book like this, yes, with romance, but the story has so much more depth and not just a sugar coated book.
I also read “EXTRAS”…by Scott Westerfeld , which is the conclusion of the UGLIES series. Pretty much the same as the books before it…but a different city setting, which is interesting to read about. Could it be the city of our future? 🙂
I read “going too far” by Jennifer Echols, a rebellious teen who gets into trouble with the police…and her newfound relationship with the young police officer who is as a matter of fact, only 1 year older than her. Originally I thought that this book is just a typical bad girl turned good girl after she meets police…but there is so much more than that…the plot is amazing and lots of unexpected events increases the intensity of the story. It’s been a long time since I read a good book like this, yes, with romance, but the story has so much more depth and not just a sugar coated book.
I also read “EXTRAS”…by Scott Westerfeld , which is the conclusion of the UGLIES series. Pretty much the same as the books before it…but a different city setting, which is interesting to read about. Could it be the city of our future? 🙂
I’ve read the graphic novel called, ‘Dream Saga’. its really a very nice manga and couldn’t stop reading it all over again and again. lol x)
I really lved it so so so so much !
I’ve read the graphic novel called, ‘Dream Saga’. its really a very nice manga and couldn’t stop reading it all over again and again. lol x)
I really lved it so so so so much !
Well looooong time ago I won a Lord of the Rings book as a prize so i started reading it last week because I was super bored but then I don’t know….the whole prologue at the beginning was soooooooooo long that I lost interest in the book and then I haven’t read the hobbit either, so I think I would’ve been kind of lost if I just started reading the book and skipped the prologue….so I put the book back into the shelf however…….
I went to the library yesterday!
I borrowed a book called Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom….I just started reading it, haven’t gotten that far but its interesting already! It seems like it’s about life lessons and stuff but it seems to be a very intellectual book 😀
Well looooong time ago I won a Lord of the Rings book as a prize so i started reading it last week because I was super bored but then I don’t know….the whole prologue at the beginning was soooooooooo long that I lost interest in the book and then I haven’t read the hobbit either, so I think I would’ve been kind of lost if I just started reading the book and skipped the prologue….so I put the book back into the shelf however…….
I went to the library yesterday!
I borrowed a book called Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom….I just started reading it, haven’t gotten that far but its interesting already! It seems like it’s about life lessons and stuff but it seems to be a very intellectual book 😀
oooooooooh and I also borrowed the book Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson because i’ve seen a bunch of people reading it….seems like a famous book…..i’m not gonna start reading it for another whole week so someone who has read it, tell me how it is? 🙂
oooooooooh and I also borrowed the book Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson because i’ve seen a bunch of people reading it….seems like a famous book…..i’m not gonna start reading it for another whole week so someone who has read it, tell me how it is? 🙂
and omg guysssssssss can’t wait for new moon to come out!!!!!
the trailer looks awesome 😀 i know this is random but the person above my post wrote sumthyn related to twilight so i just had to write this! 😀
and omg guysssssssss can’t wait for new moon to come out!!!!!
the trailer looks awesome 😀 i know this is random but the person above my post wrote sumthyn related to twilight so i just had to write this! 😀
i read “the Isabel Factor” by Gayle Friesen, for lit. circles, and, it was really good
i good book about friendship, and a third person… i reccomend it!
i read “the Isabel Factor” by Gayle Friesen, for lit. circles, and, it was really good
i good book about friendship, and a third person… i reccomend it!
I read Rainbow Boys and it’s a great book about acceptance and teen choices. Try it out. It’s very angst-filled.
I read Rainbow Boys and it’s a great book about acceptance and teen choices. Try it out. It’s very angst-filled.
I just finished reading Avalon High by Meg Cabot and it was really great! If you like a book with a slight supernatural theme mixed along with mystery, romance and drama then this is the perfect book for you!
I just finished reading Avalon High by Meg Cabot and it was really great! If you like a book with a slight supernatural theme mixed along with mystery, romance and drama then this is the perfect book for you!
Recently I read Gordon Korman’s Son of the Mob part 1 and 2. It was really great! I really enjoy reading books by Gordon Korman, he is one of my favourite authers and I personally think that he is an amazing writer! If you haven’t read Son of the Mob I suggest that you do!
Recently I read Gordon Korman’s Son of the Mob part 1 and 2. It was really great! I really enjoy reading books by Gordon Korman, he is one of my favourite authers and I personally think that he is an amazing writer! If you haven’t read Son of the Mob I suggest that you do!
Another book that I read pretty recently was ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by Khaled Hosseini who is also the author of ‘The Kite Runner’. These two books especially The Kite Runner was one of the best books i have ever read and i highly recommend that everyone else read it too! Khaled Hosseini is a great writer, and his books are very intense with compelling stories. The Kite Runner by the ways is the first and so far only book that has ever made me cry!
Has anyone else read either of these two books?
Another book that I read pretty recently was ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by Khaled Hosseini who is also the author of ‘The Kite Runner’. These two books especially The Kite Runner was one of the best books i have ever read and i highly recommend that everyone else read it too! Khaled Hosseini is a great writer, and his books are very intense with compelling stories. The Kite Runner by the ways is the first and so far only book that has ever made me cry!
Has anyone else read either of these two books?
I am reading the vampire academy and im trying to get a hold on the first book and the fourth book, i already read the second and third already and it’s pretty good. I also read the Terry Goodkind books and they were pretty good as well!! I read all the Twilight books, trying to read the series called Uglies and im on the last book of that series. I loved to read the Chicken soup and i love them too. Im also reading manga, but they are all online and im keeping track on what chapter im reading at. If anyone has any more suggestions, im all ears
I am reading the vampire academy and im trying to get a hold on the first book and the fourth book, i already read the second and third already and it’s pretty good. I also read the Terry Goodkind books and they were pretty good as well!! I read all the Twilight books, trying to read the series called Uglies and im on the last book of that series. I loved to read the Chicken soup and i love them too. Im also reading manga, but they are all online and im keeping track on what chapter im reading at. If anyone has any more suggestions, im all ears
I just finished reading the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, and it’s awesome!! I would recommend it to anyone! It’s about this boy named Percy Jackson who’s a demigod, which means he’s half god and half human. He has to work with other demigods to save Camp Half-Blood (the camp that demigods go to) and Olympus from the evil Titan Kronos. It’s a must read!
I just finished reading the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series, and it’s awesome!! I would recommend it to anyone! It’s about this boy named Percy Jackson who’s a demigod, which means he’s half god and half human. He has to work with other demigods to save Camp Half-Blood (the camp that demigods go to) and Olympus from the evil Titan Kronos. It’s a must read!
I just finished ‘Deeper’, which is a sequel to Tunnels and i loved it! I recomend this book to anyone who can read a 500 page book without getting bored, and someone who has a stomach for a little bit of violence. Overall it was an awesome read!
I just finished ‘Deeper’, which is a sequel to Tunnels and i loved it! I recomend this book to anyone who can read a 500 page book without getting bored, and someone who has a stomach for a little bit of violence. Overall it was an awesome read!
What i read last week was bleach manga 10, 14, 18,19, 22 to 20. In the manga ichigo has been presseured in order to save his freind rukia from being excuted by the 13 court yard. i do not want to ruin the manga but i will explain the parts in this set of mangas.
10-iCHIGO TRYS TO ENTER THE COURT YARD
14-iCHIGO MUST LEARN BANKAI TO SAVR RUKIA
18- iCHIGO IS IN A BATTLE AGAISNT BYAKUYA KUCHIKI
19- THE BATTLE IS STILL RAGING
22-SOUL SOCIETY FINALLY FINDS AZIEN’S PLAn
All in all i belive this manga is a die hard series and i rate it
9.5/10
What i read last week was bleach manga 10, 14, 18,19, 22 to 20. In the manga ichigo has been presseured in order to save his freind rukia from being excuted by the 13 court yard. i do not want to ruin the manga but i will explain the parts in this set of mangas.
10-iCHIGO TRYS TO ENTER THE COURT YARD
14-iCHIGO MUST LEARN BANKAI TO SAVR RUKIA
18- iCHIGO IS IN A BATTLE AGAISNT BYAKUYA KUCHIKI
19- THE BATTLE IS STILL RAGING
22-SOUL SOCIETY FINALLY FINDS AZIEN’S PLAn
All in all i belive this manga is a die hard series and i rate it
9.5/10
I read TTYL by Lauren Myracle yesterday and it was very realistic and entertaining. This book is written in instant messages. It’s about three best friends, Angela(SnowAngel) Maddigan(madmaddie) and Zoey(zoegirl) who basically tell each other about the day’s events through chatting. The way that the author scripted those conversations is the way teens chat these days. The things that they experience are something you would face in high school. Overall, I found this book very satisfying, hilarious and entertaining. I would recommend everyone to give this book a try!
I read TTYL by Lauren Myracle yesterday and it was very realistic and entertaining. This book is written in instant messages. It’s about three best friends, Angela(SnowAngel) Maddigan(madmaddie) and Zoey(zoegirl) who basically tell each other about the day’s events through chatting. The way that the author scripted those conversations is the way teens chat these days. The things that they experience are something you would face in high school. Overall, I found this book very satisfying, hilarious and entertaining. I would recommend everyone to give this book a try!
I also read TTYL’s sequel TTFN by Lauren Myracle. This book starts off with Zoey, Angela and Maddigan now being in their junior year of high school. The three girls this time are left to deal with problems of their own. Maddie starts smoking pot much to Zoe’s dismay. Zoe has a crush on Doug who is Angela’s “safety date” and is having doubts about whether to tell Angela about it or not, since she thinks that Angela will get mad at her for stealing him. Whereas, Angela’s paren’ts are being secretive to her and then later tell her that they are moving to El Cerrito, California away from her best friends! This book is a great successor, but I liked the first book better.
I also read TTYL’s sequel TTFN by Lauren Myracle. This book starts off with Zoey, Angela and Maddigan now being in their junior year of high school. The three girls this time are left to deal with problems of their own. Maddie starts smoking pot much to Zoe’s dismay. Zoe has a crush on Doug who is Angela’s “safety date” and is having doubts about whether to tell Angela about it or not, since she thinks that Angela will get mad at her for stealing him. Whereas, Angela’s paren’ts are being secretive to her and then later tell her that they are moving to El Cerrito, California away from her best friends! This book is a great successor, but I liked the first book better.
im reading “extras” by scott westerfeld and its the fourth book in the uglies series and its really good
im reading “extras” by scott westerfeld and its the fourth book in the uglies series and its really good
just read “The bite of the Mango”. It was basically about one of the victim of the war: Mariatu Kamara. She was been attacked by the rebels and they had robbed her hands at the age of 12. The story was practically about her living without her hands,as well as the pain and suffering she had been through. it’s about how she survived the war and had her life start over again with courage and hope.it’s a sad and unforgettable story.
just read “The bite of the Mango”. It was basically about one of the victim of the war: Mariatu Kamara. She was been attacked by the rebels and they had robbed her hands at the age of 12. The story was practically about her living without her hands,as well as the pain and suffering she had been through. it’s about how she survived the war and had her life start over again with courage and hope.it’s a sad and unforgettable story.
I just finished reading “From the mixed up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L. Konigsburg. The book was really moving and great! The book is about an 11-year-old girl named Claudia who is the first child in her family. She is tired of being un-appreciated by her family, so she decides to run away. She doesn’t follow the traditional run away plan instead makes her own where she saves up money and will hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City. She decides to bring along a companion, her 9-year-old brother, Jamie. While they’re staying at the museum, Claudia is captivated by the beauty and mystery of the new statue, Angel. Some people believe that the statue was made by Michelangelo while other don’t. Claudia and James are out to discover whether it was true or not. Later, Jamie discovers that Claudia ran away because she wanted to become different from the others. In the end, they discover the secret about “Angel” and end up going home feeling different, even if the others don’t know they have a secret. I’ll recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a good mystery book!
I just finished reading “From the mixed up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L. Konigsburg. The book was really moving and great! The book is about an 11-year-old girl named Claudia who is the first child in her family. She is tired of being un-appreciated by her family, so she decides to run away. She doesn’t follow the traditional run away plan instead makes her own where she saves up money and will hide in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City. She decides to bring along a companion, her 9-year-old brother, Jamie. While they’re staying at the museum, Claudia is captivated by the beauty and mystery of the new statue, Angel. Some people believe that the statue was made by Michelangelo while other don’t. Claudia and James are out to discover whether it was true or not. Later, Jamie discovers that Claudia ran away because she wanted to become different from the others. In the end, they discover the secret about “Angel” and end up going home feeling different, even if the others don’t know they have a secret. I’ll recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a good mystery book!
I also read Slake’s Limbo by Felice Holman. This book is about a kid named Aremis Slake who runs away from “home” and lives in the subway for 121 days. He runs away to the subway station where he finds a hole in the wall and decides to live there. He calls the hole his “cave” or home. While he stays at his “hole” he has recurring dreams about this bird. He collects used newspaper in the subway and sells them to make a living. He uses trash to make his home beautiful and can be desribed as an artistic soul. Along with Slake, the book also contains some occasional mentions about the life of Willis Joe Whinny, who conducts trains. During his stay in the subway, he meets some people; most of which’s names he doesn’t even know. These are minor characters in the book which occur sometimes daily or sometimes every other day. But these minor characters aren’t just characters you should forget about. These people make an impact in Slake’s life . One of them is his friend, another gives him extra food and leads him to a job, while one brings him clothing items and like that these minor characters help him survive. In the climax of the book, Willis and Slake meet due to an accident that was caused by the holes in the wall. Due to the accident, the government ends up sealing all the holes in the walls so Slake is left without a home. Scared, Slake stands in front of a train because, his home is destroyed and he is sick and needs help. But Willis Joe saves him from getting killed by stopping the train in time. While, he is at the hospital he goes to the rooftop and sees the bird fly away. He takes that as a sign of the ending of the dark period in his life. He leaves the hospital having a purpose and feels more optimistic and hopeful than ever!
I also read Slake’s Limbo by Felice Holman. This book is about a kid named Aremis Slake who runs away from “home” and lives in the subway for 121 days. He runs away to the subway station where he finds a hole in the wall and decides to live there. He calls the hole his “cave” or home. While he stays at his “hole” he has recurring dreams about this bird. He collects used newspaper in the subway and sells them to make a living. He uses trash to make his home beautiful and can be desribed as an artistic soul. Along with Slake, the book also contains some occasional mentions about the life of Willis Joe Whinny, who conducts trains. During his stay in the subway, he meets some people; most of which’s names he doesn’t even know. These are minor characters in the book which occur sometimes daily or sometimes every other day. But these minor characters aren’t just characters you should forget about. These people make an impact in Slake’s life . One of them is his friend, another gives him extra food and leads him to a job, while one brings him clothing items and like that these minor characters help him survive. In the climax of the book, Willis and Slake meet due to an accident that was caused by the holes in the wall. Due to the accident, the government ends up sealing all the holes in the walls so Slake is left without a home. Scared, Slake stands in front of a train because, his home is destroyed and he is sick and needs help. But Willis Joe saves him from getting killed by stopping the train in time. While, he is at the hospital he goes to the rooftop and sees the bird fly away. He takes that as a sign of the ending of the dark period in his life. He leaves the hospital having a purpose and feels more optimistic and hopeful than ever!
I’m currently reading” Someday this Pain Will be Useful to You” too! and thanks Kim for the suggestion to read Blue Moon. I’m definitely going to try it out. I desperately need something to help me come out of the Twilght mania!lol!
I’m currently reading” Someday this Pain Will be Useful to You” too! and thanks Kim for the suggestion to read Blue Moon. I’m definitely going to try it out. I desperately need something to help me come out of the Twilght mania!lol!
I just finished reading a book called “Eyes of a Stalker” by Valerie Sherrard, and it’s very interesting. Although, I found the plot to be very predictable. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading books about mysteries and thrillers.
I just finished reading a book called “Eyes of a Stalker” by Valerie Sherrard, and it’s very interesting. Although, I found the plot to be very predictable. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading books about mysteries and thrillers.
I don’t think I can read any of the booklist books. I’ll be trying to finish Harry Potter and the OOTP for the whole time, most likely. I’m slow :\
I don’t think I can read any of the booklist books. I’ll be trying to finish Harry Potter and the OOTP for the whole time, most likely. I’m slow :\
I’m currently reading “Confessions of a NOT IT Girl” and its such a good book becuase I can relate to the protagonist so well. Basically, the girl in the story feels like her lifes a mess and she has to go through it while she has a best friend whos life is perfect. Awesome book, going to go finsh it right now!
I’m currently reading “Confessions of a NOT IT Girl” and its such a good book becuase I can relate to the protagonist so well. Basically, the girl in the story feels like her lifes a mess and she has to go through it while she has a best friend whos life is perfect. Awesome book, going to go finsh it right now!
reading “Faith of the Fallen” by Terry Goodkind… really good!!! 😀
reading “Faith of the Fallen” by Terry Goodkind… really good!!! 😀
I really liked “someday this pain will be useful to you”. I felt like I was inside the main charavter’s head, and even though he’s a bit of an anomaly, you start to identify with him.
I really liked “someday this pain will be useful to you”. I felt like I was inside the main charavter’s head, and even though he’s a bit of an anomaly, you start to identify with him.
I have ‘Last dance at the frosty queen’ waiting for me in the Library. Gonna go 2morow to get it! can’t wait to read it! YAY!
I have ‘Last dance at the frosty queen’ waiting for me in the Library. Gonna go 2morow to get it! can’t wait to read it! YAY!
Last week was actually a surprise to me i started reading some textbooks. ya TEXTBOOKs, i could hardly believe it myself but i’ve been nagging myself for awhile now to reveiw by old schools tuff in preperation for the next school year. so yup last week i read a math textbook jsut for the sheer fun of it lol
Last week was actually a surprise to me i started reading some textbooks. ya TEXTBOOKs, i could hardly believe it myself but i’ve been nagging myself for awhile now to reveiw by old schools tuff in preperation for the next school year. so yup last week i read a math textbook jsut for the sheer fun of it lol
Actually just reading my own post makes me sound crazy but it was quite enjoyable with out the pressure of haven’t to know the material i was able to enjoy just the plain learning experience of it
Actually just reading my own post makes me sound crazy but it was quite enjoyable with out the pressure of haven’t to know the material i was able to enjoy just the plain learning experience of it
Actually i don’t find reading textbooks that odd. i’ve been doing it for awhile now mostly becuase i had not other good books on hand and was extremely bored. but then i realized that it’s not so bad. and here’s he shock kinda prefer it to going online and doing nothing.
Actually i don’t find reading textbooks that odd. i’ve been doing it for awhile now mostly becuase i had not other good books on hand and was extremely bored. but then i realized that it’s not so bad. and here’s he shock kinda prefer it to going online and doing nothing.
Now i usually get books from school from my teachers even the old one’s. And i do have a like i just kinda like learning something new
Now i usually get books from school from my teachers even the old one’s. And i do have a like i just kinda like learning something new
Last week i also read a manga called Ai wo utaru… ok let’s just say it was a manga with a very long name i loved it it was wonderful. and i can’t wait for new releases
Last week i also read a manga called Ai wo utaru… ok let’s just say it was a manga with a very long name i loved it it was wonderful. and i can’t wait for new releases
I’m also just right now started on reading a book called lover revenged by J.R Ward. i’m mostly reading the book because it’s part of a very good series. but so far the book is quite interesting though it’s something i just started today
I’m also just right now started on reading a book called lover revenged by J.R Ward. i’m mostly reading the book because it’s part of a very good series. but so far the book is quite interesting though it’s something i just started today