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Bloodline
Bloodline | Claudia Gray
From the "New York Times "bestselling author of "Star Wars: Lost Stars "comes a thrilling novel set in the years before the events of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." WITNESS THE BIRTH OF THE RESISTANCE When the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory. Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy from both within and without. Underworld kingpins, treacherous politicians, and Imperial loyalists are sowing chaos in the galaxy. Desperate to take action, senators are calling for the election of a First Senator. It is their hope that this influential post will bring strong leadership to a divided galaxy. As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia faces with distrust the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job. But a new enemy may make this path Leia s only option. For at the edges of the galaxy, a mysterious threat is growing. . . ."
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RamsFan1963
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124/150 Not enough Star Wars novels center on Leia, so I was happy that this one was so enjoyable. At first I was worried it was going to be heavy on politics, but there was plenty of action to keep the story moving at a fast pace. I wish Han had played a bigger part, but this was Leia's story so his part was only supporting. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
48th book for #RushathonExtended @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 4mo
tokorowilliamwallace So there wasn't much politics? Imagine a star wars expanded universe novel that gave Dune vibes. I'd be into it, I think. 4mo
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wanderinglynn
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I wanted to love this book. I mean how often do you get to read about a badass heroine who‘s in her 40s & it‘s not about kids/marriage/midlife crisis? Sadly I was a bit underwhelmed. I think the biggest problem is it‘s constrained by what happened in episodes IV-VI and what will happen in episode VII. But I still enjoyed a mid-40s badass Leia.

#roaringwolf Sept SciFi challenge: fits both the reaching for the stars & teleportation prompts

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BookwormAHN
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This book takes place about five years before The Force Awakens. Leia is still in the Senate which is starting to completely divide between the Populists and the Centrists. It's not going well and then the Ambassador from Ryloth warns of a new cartel rising. It was a really good book but it does make the event in the Force Awakens seem a bit rushed.

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From the New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: Lost Stars comes a thrilling novel set in the years before the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Foxyfictionista
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🚀🚀🚀 I was 2 when Star Wars came out. I grew up with it and Princess Leia was one of my first heroes. So reading a book like this is tricky. How do you write a book about a character who has become an icon? I think it's incredibly difficult to do. This wasn't a bad book but it read like fan fiction. Really good fan fiction but it didn't fully hit the mark for me. This is possibly why I've never read Star Wars books until now. That cover though.

Jari-chan I started reading the books after falling in love with the movies, since the books give the characters and the whole universe more depth and deeper thoughts. But as always, there are hood ones and not so good ones. I'm sorry that you've seem to have started with one of the latter 😕 4y
Foxyfictionista @Jari-chan I don't think it's the case that the book isn't good; all I see are great reviews of it. I think it's the case that the original three films live in my head as something perfect and pure and all other Star Wars books and films are just noise to me. I've never been interested in reading any of the books before but I was seduced by the cover. 🤷‍♀️ 4y
Jari-chan @Foxyfictionista If the movies were already perfect to you, then you might really don't need the books 😊 If you enjoy them as they are, that's all that matters. Star Wars is great either way 😊❤️ 4y
Foxyfictionista @Jari-chan Yeah, I that's how I feel. I like that they exist, but they just aren't for me. 😊 4y
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Foxyfictionista
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These are the books currently in my tbr stack for #bookspin with @TheAromaofBooks

I'm pretty good at getting through my stack (although I constantly add to it). I'm not really a mood reader so I usually let my rpg dice app choose for me. I thought it might be fun to let someone else choose my bookish fate for me so here we are.

TheAromaofBooks I tend to use a random number generator to pick my next reads, too. Thanks for joining, and I'll be sure to tag you with the chosen number on Sunday!! 😁 4y
Foxyfictionista @TheAromaofBooks lovely, thank you! 4y
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AthenaWins
Bloodline (Star Wars) | Claudia Gray
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This has been a good year. Just met Claudia Gray for the second time. She's such a great, fun person. Love her! Also this book is amazing.

readordierachel Very cool! 5y
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Meaw_catlady
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I have been growing a collection of Leia prints. These are three I picked up from Karen Hallion this weekend at pop culture con! They are so beautiful I can‘t wait to get them framed. I‘m gonna end up with a shrine to Leia.

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Chrissyreadit
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#imaginaryplaces for #wanderingjune and the link to many more imaginary places including some rooted in historical fiction. https://www.buzzfeed.com/simoncrerar/incredible-maps-of-imaginary-places

BarbaraBB Really cool 💕 5y
Cinfhen Need to check out article later 5y
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Meaw_catlady
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Wow! I was so shocked and happy with every item I unwrapped! Don‘t worry your wrapping was great! I forgot to even wrap mine!! I was so happy to see that we had swapped Star Wars stuff! And Bloodline is the next Star Wars book I was going to buy!! All these books look amazing and I am super grateful! I love the art especially the Princess Leia print and tote!! And I just love coffee!! 💕💕💕💕 #sffs #blessed

Gissy Yes, what a coincidence! We picked the same topic. Your books are the first one I have about Star Wars. I was just sharing with @Chrissyreadit that we are addicted to Society6 art prints. I need those items too😳🙄I'm really glad you enjoyed the books and items. I hope you like the coffee. I hope you don't mind that I sent an extra book which is used but I think is in good condition. It was in your tbr. 5y
Meaw_catlady @Gissy yes the art prints on there are so fantastic!! And I don‘t mind at all I‘m super excited to read it! I love used books just as much as new sometimes more because I get to see what former owners have left in them 🤗🤗🤗 5y
Meaw_catlady @Gissy speaking so society 6 prints have you seen this artist? I love her I met her at a comic con https://society6.com/robineisenberg 5y
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Meaw_catlady @gissy actually at the same comic con I met Claudia gray at ! The author of bloodline , lost stars and the Princess Leia book! She was super nice ! 5y
Gissy @Meaw_catlady Wow! Love them! I like the concept and colors. I just add some to my wish list already!☺️Thanks for sharing! 5y
LibrarianRyan The Disasters so a lot of fun!! 5y
Avanders 🧬🦄♥️👏🏽👏🏽 5y
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sammisho
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Leia 2020!!

I loved this Star Wars novel. I loved seeing Leia in her adult life serving in the senate, glimpsing into her marriage to Han. The audio is done so well, with awesome sound effects.
#pop19 set in space

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SaraFair
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Took less than a chapter to get into this one, with all of the familiar names involved. No new movie at Christmas time, so have to get my Star Wars fix. This one listed as next for me in the new canon.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I really enjoyed this one too! My favorite of the new canon (that I‘ve read so far anyway) 5y
SaraFair Yes, I miss the old canon. But I am embracing the new so I can better understand the books. Although some I pick up and don‘t see even one name I recognize. @Riveted_Reader_Melissa ! (edited) 5y
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Purplerosiepage
Bloodline (Star Wars) | Claudia Gray
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More Leia, please.

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😂 I love knowing that other people notice stuff like this.

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Phobos_Deimos
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Excellent contribution to the new canon. I thought Leia‘s characterization was spot on: still optimistic about the New Republic‘s ability to function, but slightly jaded by the events of the original trilogy. Her friendship with an at-first-blush political adversary and its ultimate dissolution was symbolic of the stalemate the two political philosophies in the new galactic senate grappled with. The book also added much needed context to TFA.

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jasminetea
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y‘all i cant switch between books i have something called hyper fixation

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Jerame2999
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I wasn‘t jazzed about starting this book. At first it was Star Wars political machinations and I can barely stand following senate hearings in the real world I don‘t need it in my entertainment. However the author has the presence of mind and skill to make it interesting. Leia has always been a bit of a Mary Sue. Yet in this version she has a deep inner life and has motivations and agency. I would encourage any Star Wars fan to pick it up.

Jerame2999 The Han Solo voice actor is REALLY bad, but luckily this is Leia‘s story and he is barely in it. 6y
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Lizpixie
Bloodline (Star Wars) | Claudia Gray
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#BookMail & #StarWarsHaul Pt4 Bloodline is the continuation of Princess Leila‘s story. It‘s 20yrs after the events in Return Of The Jedi, And now Senator Leia Organa is dealing with opposing factions in the New Republics Galactic Senate. Leia is one of my favourite women in popular culture. She‘s forthright, strong & doesn‘t take crap from anyone. Kinda like the actress who played her so beautifully. #RIPCarrieFisher #PoliticsSuckEvenInTheFuture

Leniverse Leia was my first fictional female hero/role model and has stayed a favourite since I was five. 6y
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tournevis
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You bet I'm the General! There is no other acceptable outcome! Hell yeah!

Which Sci-Fi/Fantasy Heroine You Are You?
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lukedhanjal/which-badass-heroine-are-you?utm_term=.rgaR...

KCorter Me too! 6y
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callielafleur
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My second time reading this book, and it was even better this time around than it was 2 years ago. This time around I did audio, and my dear friends, it was awesome. Almost more like a radio play, with sound effects, voice effects, and even bits of John Williams' score peppered throughout. Far and away my favorite Star Wars book, and possibly my favorite Star Wars content, period. SO GOOD.

#24in48

callielafleur Forgot to mention that I started this with the #StarWarsBuddyRead, and then it took me so long to finish that I'm now a month behind! 😂 6y
xicanti This is one of my very favourite audiobooks! 6y
Alicia Yay!! Also definitely a favorite for me. I read this before I discovered the amazingness that is Star Wars in audio. May have to do a Re-listen! 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa This one is so great! @CSeydel and I are just starting Lost Stars now, so you can be behind in good company. 👍😂 6y
CSeydel @Riveted_Reader_Melissa if we are all behind, then I‘d say we are right on schedule 😂 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa And @DivaDiane Is in this better late than never group too! 6y
CSeydel Lost Stars feels like it‘s going to be a quick read. I feel like it has a much more “young reader” vibe to it. 6y
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sarahgreatlove
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The audiobook was out of this world. 🤣 Love, Love, LOVED it. The music, voices, background noise: it all added to a fantastic plot and one of my top books of this year. I‘m now going down a Star Wars audiobook rabbit hole and I‘m happy about it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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InLibrisVeritas
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I just finished the last 20 mins of Bloodline this morning! This has become one of my favorites from the new canon. It's an oddly timely book that tackles some of the issues we are seeing in the US. On top of that it's nice to see Leia remain a badass, and for Han be portrayed as someone more worthy of any attention. In fact for the first time in a long time I actually liked him. 😂

#starwarsbuddyread

GrilledCheeseSamurai I loved Lost Stars but I still haven't read this one. 6y
Alicia Yay! I loved it too for many of the same reasons ☺️☺️ 6y
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CSeydel
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#StarWarsBuddyRead

This was great! Really well written, all of the supporting characters were nicely fleshed out, the conflict made sense and the politics were believable. Entertaining and actually I wish I‘d read it BEFORE seeing the Force Awakens (yeah, yeah, I know it wasn‘t written yet) because the politics in the movie make so much more sense now.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I really liked this one too, so far my favorite... the politics, old favorite characters, great new ones...and of course great Leia and some Han adventure. 6y
InLibrisVeritas I wish I had read it before the movie as well, it adds a lot that the movie was missing 6y
Alicia Totally agree too! I re watched the movie recently and was thinking a lot about this book! 6y
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CWilson
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I liked this book a lot but I was hoping for at least one interaction with Ben Solo. Still it was interesting all the way through and it helped me understand Leia more.

annkuch13 Last Shot had some really great little Ben Solo moments! 6y
CWilson @annkuch13 awesome!! thank you! I‘ll put that on my list to read next! 6y
annkuch13 @CWilson There's still not a whole lot, but the scenes with him are wonderful! And the Han & Lando plot is fun. 6y
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1️⃣ General Leia Organa, thank you very much!
2️⃣ Third. You never forget your first doctor.
3️⃣ Do not care. Could not care less.
4️⃣ 2
5️⃣ The Great Gonzo, as you do.
@librarianryan #fandomfriday

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Alicia
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I realized I never made my post for #StarWarsBuddyRead! But I loved this book so much. First I thought it was amazing to do a book about Leia when she‘s not young, we need more badass women in their 40s/50s (not sure how old she is). I also loved all the characters. I‘d read a book solely about each one of them. I think my favorite was Ransolm, the author did an amazing job with him and I felt exactly how Leia did. Five stars for sure!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I agree, I loved all these characters. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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I throughly enjoyed this book, lots of great quotable lines, but this may be my favorite. It‘s just so Leia!💙

#StarWarsBuddyRead

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I fully enjoyed this re-read, even knowing what was coming I still teared up and was heartbroken in all the same places, as well as got goofy grins at times too. This one could have easily been a stand alone movie in the Star Wars universe, and it would have been a great one.

#StarWarsBuddyRead

Alicia Totally agree!! 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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“Answer suffering with kindness”.

Sounds like great advice to me, and some we could all make good use of.

#StarWarsBuddyRead

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InLibrisVeritas
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This is such a great listen so far. Some of it makes my skin crawl as a few things come across a bit too parallel to our own world. My previous read Empire of Silence (not a SW book) did the same thing.

#starwarsbuddyread

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I think I‘ll have to add that one to my to read list too! 6y
thearcherisagirl Do you try to read Star Wars novels in any particular order? 6y
InLibrisVeritas @thearcherisagirl At the moment @Riveted_Reader_Melissa and I are working through them, and we have the books picked out till the end of the year. I think we are doing publication order, or close to it 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa @thearcherisagirl Yes, we are doing them close to publication order, but with some flexibility for story flow. We are back tracking this month for Lost Stars, then Ahsoka in August. Then it‘s the Rogue one books, but I swapped them around to be in story order, so Catalyst, then forward to Rebel Rising, then back to Rogue One for the fall. (edited) 6y
thearcherisagirl I've been trying to do something close to Canon - timeline order and then expanded universe timeline order. But it takes a spreadsheet to keep up with that. Lol. Maybe publication order would be easier. 6y
InLibrisVeritas @thearcherisagirl I totally understand. I am trying to do that with the EU and I have a notebook with a checklist. 6y
thearcherisagirl I use this website: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_books . it lists the novels by whether or not they are Canon and in timeline order. And you can mix it up with the films, cartoons, comic books and other media so you could technically experience everything star Wars media in chronological order. I don't know who keeps the website up but it's amazing 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Boy, some of these passages about the re-emergency of empire before the new Force Awakens, are eerily prescient and jump out at me with this re-read in a way they didn‘t when I first read it.

*She says as she sees trucks sporting confederate flags and that new “Blue Lives Matter” (B&W US Flag with a blue stripe) flag pouring into town for the 4th of July and the local Monster Truck show... in central Pennsylvania. 🤨

#StarWarsBuddyRead

InLibrisVeritas This one has been surprisingly similarly to our own experiences these past few years. To the point where my hackles go up over some of it because it feels too similar to things that are or have happened. 6y
Jillybeane *yikes* 6y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage Yup. You‘re going to need something light and fun after these two! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage But Star Wars is my Light read! 😉😂 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Ruh roh.... 6y
DivaDiane Oh, yes. There‘s some dark stuff. But ultimately hopeful. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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I have this say, even as a reread, I find these secondary characters so much more interesting than I did with Twilight Company. I‘m much more invested with them.

#StarWarsBuddyRead

Alicia I loved the characters in this! Each of their unique personalities was probably one of my favorite parts of the book! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Alicia Yes, This book for the secondary characters right! You actually care about them and they are fleshed out enough they could carry their own story going forward 6y
Alicia @Riveted_Reader_Melissa totally! I feel like I want spin off novels for all of them!! 6y
DivaDiane I agree! Great characters all around. Greer being my favorite. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Even my escape reading is talking real world sense today...

GingerAntics This seems to be happening more and more, even in places you would never think to find it. 6y
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Even though this is a re-read for me, I can‘t help smiling when Snap Wexley shows up briefly from the Aftermath trilogy.

#StarWarsBuddyRead

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Listening to my #StarWarsBuddyRead audiobook today while I‘m sitting in the waiting room, got a soda and what came out....Luke!😂. Well, he was missing from this story🤷‍♀️😂

saresmoore Too funny! 6y
InLibrisVeritas Perfect ♥ 6y
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InLibrisVeritas
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Finally started this today! I'll be so glad when I finish up Empire of Silence and the Great Library series. They are both excellent but some how I was approved for both for review and they come out in the same day. 😶

So far this one is going well, though I am not far in. I'll be taking a break to go see Solo (out of obligation mostly) and then hopefully I get to dive back in. #Starwarsbuddyread

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I enjoyed Solo, I hope you do to. 6y
InLibrisVeritas @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I did! It wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be, it didn't feel necessary but it was fun. L3 ♥ 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas I‘m so glad you liked it too, and I liked the little in‘s like how he meet Chewy, how he won the Falcon from Lando, how he got involved with the Hutts, etc. 6y
InLibrisVeritas @Riveted_Reader_Melissa The little moments definitely made the movie. Also liked the little glimpse of a certain favorite character of mine towards the end. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas Yep! But that‘s definitely a great spoiler! Overall I liked it, and they definitely left it open for more stories. 6y
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InLibrisVeritas
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Here is the upcoming schedule for the #Starwarsbuddyread !! Anyone is welcome to join at anytime.

InLibrisVeritas @bookandcat Here is the schedule! 6y
bookandcat Lol I own/am in the middle of reading three of these, perfect! 😂 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Here‘s the plan for the rest of the year
Posts are under #StarWarsBuddyRead for anyone who is interested in joining in. Hopefully this helps anyone reserving at the library or using inter-library loan.

@callielafleur @CSeydel @Alicia @NovelGirl82 @DivaDiane @ElyssaReads

ElyssaReads Great! Looking forward to reading these! @Jediash1 want to join too? 6y
DivaDiane I got a copy of Lost Stars from the library already. I‘ll just keep renewing it! 😉 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane It‘s July‘s read so you can start it anytime you want. July starts this weekend. 6y
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DivaDiane WHAT?!? This weekend? Already? Ah yes, it IS the 27th today. 😂 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane I know, June just flew by for me too! 6y
Jediash1 @ElyssaReads Awesome! I have actually read all those, and would definitely recommend them! :) 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @wtimblin Maybe you‘d be interesting in this reading group? 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @wtimblin Sorry to add more to your reading list, but we are slowly working our way through the new canon, somewhat in order, one book a month. 6y
wtimblin @Riveted_Reader_Melissa looks good. I'm in! 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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This was my thought for the rest of the year, let me know what you think @InLibrisVeritas we have:
June: Bloodline
July: Lost Stars
August: Ahsoka

Then for fall maybe the unofficial Jyn Erso “Trilogy”?
Sept-Nov: Catalyst, Rebel Rising, Rogue One?

December either From a Certain Point of View or Leia: Princess of Alderaan one is short stories so a little easier to read around the holidays or the other being a fan favorite?

What do you think?

InLibrisVeritas I think that is perfect actually. Especially with December being an easier read. 6y
InLibrisVeritas I think the short stories would be awesome though, since I tend to deal with a lot of mental fatigue around that time. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas So you‘re leaning towards the short stories for December? 6y
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InLibrisVeritas @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Yeah, if you are on board for it too of course! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Yes, I was thinking that be the easiest to pick up and put back down again as people usually have lots going on that time of year. We could even make it a Dec & Jan read if you think that would be better? Sorry, had to edit, I forgot to tag you @InLibrisVeritas (edited) 6y
InLibrisVeritas Hmmm, that could work better. Especially if we have more join in that may need the extra time for whatever reason. 6y
ElyssaReads I want to join whatever this is! We have a whole shelf of Star Wars books I need to read 😬 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ElyssaReads Welcome aboard! We are posting under the tag #StarWarsBuddyRead and slowly working our way through the new canon books. We are reading Bloodlines this month, so feel free to jump right in! 6y
InLibrisVeritas @ElyssaReads Welcome!! 😊 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas ok, I‘ll plan it for Dec for now and as that time gets closer we will ask the group if they want one for two months for that around the holidays selection. 6y
InLibrisVeritas That works for me! Now I just need to get my act together and read this month's book 😅 I have had my headphones glued to my head for two days finishing off books. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas I just started it this weekend too, and I‘m really enjoying it even though it‘s a re-read for me. It‘s very Leia centric, and feisty Leia which is my favorite. 6y
ElyssaReads Oh great! Thanks! I have actually read Bloodline but will jump in on the next one! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ElyssaReads Sounds good to me then. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Starting this one today for #StarWarsBuddyRead I‘m looking forward to it, such a good book and good connector between the original trilogy and the newest.

DivaDiane How far have you gotten? I‘d love to discuss this with people but I‘ve already read it (a couple of months ago, so not rereading). What are your thoughts (so far)? 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane it‘s a re-read for me and I‘m really enjoying it anyway. Leia centered storied are a favorite of mine. 6y
DivaDiane I‘m with you. Always been a huge Leo‘s fan and I was delighted by her in this book. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Ok, #StarWarsBuddyRead group, we have Bloodlines for June are we going forward with Ahsoka for July or doubling back for Claudia Gray‘s other Star Wars installment. I haven‘t read either yet? Have you read either one, or both? Do you have a preference?

If you‘re interested in joining us, please feel free to jump in at anytime!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa And maybe you want to join us next month too @DivaDiane 6y
InLibrisVeritas I personally don't mind doubling back for Lost Stars if you haven't read it. It's one of my favorites. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa @InLibrisVeritas If everyone‘s read it, I think we‘ll just go forward. But if a bunch haven‘t, then from what I hear it‘s worth adding it. We‘re finally getting a group going so I thought it‘d be good to see where everyone is on their personal to read lists. 6y
CSeydel I haven‘t read Lost Stars yet, but don‘t go back and read it on my account... I‘m new in the group 6y
callielafleur I read Lost Stars and loved it, but I haven't read the other yet! 6y
DivaDiane @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Thanks for inviting me! I‘ve read Bloodlines, but only recently, so it‘s still pretty fresh in my mind. I‘d be glad to participate in any discussion. 6y
DivaDiane I have@t read Lost Stars, but I‘m not sure I can get it at the library. I‘ve read Ahsoka and loved it and wouldn‘t mind discussing it with everyone. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane I remembered us talking about Bloodlines recently, so I thought you might be interested in joining us in July for the next one.. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Well that‘s two of us who have read Lost Stars: @InLibrisVeritas & @callielafleur and loved it. And three who haven‘t: @DivaDiane @CSeydel and me. So I‘m going to say check your libraries and put it on hold for July, and then we‘ll plan on Ahsoka for August...again, check your library and put it on hold. Please feel free to re-read with us if you are interested or just for the ones that are new to you. 6y
InLibrisVeritas Awesome! It's a fun one to read! 6y
DivaDiane I checked my library and reserved Lost Stars. Hopefully it‘ll come through for July. 6y
CSeydel Sounds good! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane I‘ll keep my fingers crossed! 6y
DivaDiane @Riveted_Reader_Melissa , is there a hashtag or anything to follow the convo for these reads? I tend to miss things when I get busy.... 6y
DivaDiane Duh, just found it. 🤪 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DivaDiane That‘s ok, I do the same thing! Too excited about the book to notice the details in the post. 6y
DivaDiane @Riveted_Reader_Melissa yeah, that‘s what happened! Yeah. 6y
Alicia @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I just read Lost Stars and loved it so am super glad to have a group to discuss with! And I already own Ashoka so am ready for August too!! 😁😁 6y
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Bloodline (Star Wars) | Claudia Gray
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Bloodline is the #Starwarsbuddyread pick for June! Feel free to join in anytime this month!

I can't wait to start this one! I just have to polish off a few others on my pile first.

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CSeydel
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Successful library run! (Never mind that I swore no library books in June...) #StarWarsBuddyRead #ATB

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Haha! I say that too, but it‘s free books! I just can‘t stay away. 6y
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Bloodline (Star Wars) | Claudia Gray
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Up next for us this June: Bloodline

#StarWarsBuddyRead

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @callielafleur Hopefully you‘ll enjoy this one more. 6y
CSeydel Oh man I want to read this! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @CSeydel Join us anytime this month. And check your local library, and through overdrive. We started with the older ones, so hopefully they‘ll be a bit easier to track down. 6y
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Alicia Omg how did I not know about this?!!? I am so glad I discovered this buddy read early in June!!!! I can‘t wait to join in!!!! 🤗❤️😁📚 6y
callielafleur @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I'm so excited for this re-read! I also know it will be a better one for me 😁 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @callielafleur It‘s a re-read for me too, so we can both enjoy it! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Alicia Excellent! We just started last month, with Twilight Company, so you didn‘t miss too much. So happy to have you join us! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @NovelGirl82 Here it is! Please feel free to join us! 6y
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Just putting this here, for the record. FYI.

DGRachel I saw a Star Wars/Wonder Woman meme that said something along the lines of my childhood princesses grew up to be generals/warriors. I loved that. They gave my generation role models that could be both. I see nothing wrong with being both. 6y
tournevis @DGRachel If the princesses de more than simply be pretty waiting for the prince I'm for that. Heads of state princesses would be great! 6y
JoScho That was what I kept saying during Black Panther-look at all those bad ass women! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @JoScho Yes! And in Black Panther we kept them all, which made it even better than WW for me. 6y
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Dorianna
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Evening reading to close #StarWarsDay

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