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Fifty Shades Trilogy: Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades Freed
Fifty Shades Trilogy: Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades Freed | E L James
All three books in the phenomenally bestselling Fifty Shades trilogy, now a series of major films. Fifty Shades of Grey When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man, and excited when she realises that Christian wants her too. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Christian keeps hidden away from public view... Fifty Shades Darker Daunted by the dark secrets of the tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Ana Steele has broken off their relationship. But when Christian proposes a new arrangement, she cannot resist. Soon she is learning more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding lover than she ever thought possible... Fifty Shades Freed Anastasia Steele always knew that loving Christian Grey would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them had anticipated. But, finally together, they have love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of infinite possibilities. But just when it seems that they really do have it all, tragedy and fate combine to make Ana's worst nightmares come true...
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nicolesxaxbooked
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Bookgirl
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Hello Littens! My book club has decided we want to read a Fifty Shades type book, but hoping for a bit more plot. 😉 Or, maybe something along the lines of Verity by Colleen Hoover. Something fun and entertaining. Suggestions, please??? Thank you!!! The picture is just for fun. 🥰#petsoflitsy #catsoflitsy #dogsoflitsy

Megabooks Cuties! 🤩 Not sure about a book. 3y
vlwelser Sylvia Day writes books that are like 50 Shades but not Twilight fanfic. This seems to be her most popular. 3y
BethM So like romance or erotica or bdsm? 3y
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Bookgirl @vlwelser That‘s a good suggestion; it‘s just that I‘ve read it 🤣 3y
Bookgirl @BethM Yes any of that really…something that will give a middle aged ladies book club an entertaining convo 😉😉 3y
BethM Let me peruse my have read list. @Jas16 what do you have to offer? 3y
Bookgirl @BethM Awesome, thank you so much!!! I usually read horror and fantasy so I didn‘t have many ideas…this is great! 3y
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DSHANNON
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I'm on the last book 📚 in this salacious trilogy. I highly recommend it, if you're looking for a steamy beach 🏖️ read for summer.

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Author_Chelsea_Warren_PA

Guess what Littens? I'm back! I apologize for the hiatus, but life has been getting in the way. Since my last post, I have become a book reviewer on Instagram, and I get paid to do book reviews for the Online Book Club website! I have also started writing again and I have three books going that I hope to publish all at around the same time! I've missed you all and it feels so good to finally be back! ❤

julesG Welcome back! 3y
Author_Chelsea_Warren_PA @julesG Thank you so much! 😊 3y
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wonderflood
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#16, #17, #18: Well this happened. I was super late to this party, but WOW do I have so many thoughts about this series. Also I watched the movie. Who DANNY ELFMAN did the music for... which remains the only redeeming quality. The coercion doesn‘t feel sexy - despite loving BDSM bc explicit consent around power exchange is actually hella trauma informed when done correctly. I now see why the BDSM community was like *nope* we do not claim this.

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TheHungryBookworms
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Mehso-so

Let's talk about it
I been asked to read and review this book and so here we are. I think this one is one of the instances where I feel like the movie was better. Although I didn't hate the book and it wasn't all bad there was certain things about it that complety turn me off. For example Anna was so whiney. In the movie she was much more assertive.

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SandieForsythe
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Read these a couple of years ago before the movies were made. Everyone seemed to be reading these books so I gave it a try! Did not disappoint!

chelsearae1988 Not my normal genre, but I sure did enjoy them! 4y
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Eggs
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OriginalCyn620 📚👍🏻📚 4y
Chab256 Perks is a favorite of mine! 4y
Scochrane26 I loved Perks, too. 4y
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Gina
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According to NPD Bookscan the best selling books of the last decade are...

https://lithub.com/these-are-the-10-best-selling-books-of-the-decade/

TheKidUpstairs I'm not a Fifty Shades fan myself, have absolutely zero interest in reading them. But, I do know people who had little interest in reading and were inspired to start after picking up the series. And anything that inspires reading is okay with me! 5y
Mdargusch Very surprising. 🤔 5y
Gina @Mdargusch My thoughts exactly 5y
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GlitterGirl
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50 Shades of F%#£ing Gray
Because of the fanclub...the same people who constantly talked to me like "how can you read" or "or how can you read books without pictures" or "reading is boring" or "are you really reading that big book, I will die if I have to" or versions of this, was the same stupid people jumping on the bandwagon, buying the book, huddling in small groups to discuss it and telling me that it is the greatest literary work ever?

GlitterGirl Really? Have you read Tolstoy? Dickens? Stoker? Austen? Bronté? Pratchett? Gaiman? Maybe King? Have you read Hitchhikers Guide? Have you actually ever read a real book? Or where you one of those stupid creatures who came to me for book reports in school? So suck it 50 Shades Fanclub! (Oh and Ps: this little rant is not focused on any actual READERS who read it or the on content) @TheReadingMermaid (edited) 6y
KatieDid927 I won‘t read it because of those fans AND because of the content. 6y
julesG I read it. Just because I wanted to know what the fuss was about. 6y
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BooknerdsLife Hahaa 50 Shades no doubt!!!! 🤣 I've tried...Just couldn't get into the writing 6y
BibliOphelia 🙌 6y
jb72 Same! I had a friend who kept trying to get me to read 50 Shades. I kept saying no. I just don‘t care about it. I don‘t like romance or a lot of sex in books. For crying out loud just move on people. Stop telling how much you loved this amazing book. 😅 6y
Nevermore88 I unfortunately did read it and I wish I hadn‘t. 😒 6y
Freespirit I read a random page whilst my friend was reading it and thought the writing was so awful 😬 Glad to hear I didn‘t miss much! 6y
CouronneDhiver I concur. Also, HP... tried it once and wasn‘t into it and DNF‘d 6y
Lisaw13 I read half of Fifty Shades but the writing was awful! Bailed. 6y
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MrBook
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😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #LitsyHumor

dgingo 😂 Unbridled 6y
BiblioLitten 😄😄 6y
vivastory 😂😂 6y
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julesG
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Having a #lovehate relationship with this trilogy already. I rolled my eyes so much, and tutted, that I feared stuck eyes when I got to the "plot twist" villain in book two.

Worst villain is Ana's boss, Jack.

@ErinSueG @WhiskeyMistress

DrJAdMerricksson 🤣🤣🤣 6y
S3V3N 😂😂 6y
Ms_T Cheesier than Stilton but such fun! Hope you enjoy 😊 6y
CoverToCoverGirl I enjoyed them. They certainly are not literary masterpieces but Still entertaining. She has a new book not connected to Fifty Shades coming out soon 6y
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SGAVAL08
Pickpick

Make sure you‘re 21+

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Shiann49
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the.bookish.valkyrie Welcome to Litsy!🎉📚💕 6y
RaimeyGallant And welcome to Litsy from me too! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
CrowCAH Welcome to the Litsy family!!! 📚 6y
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Crazeedi Welcome to Litsy ! 🎉🎉 6y
rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 6y
AlwaysForeverReading Welcome to Litsy!!📚📖💜💛💙 6y
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Andrew65
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GingerAntics I don‘t think anyone‘s objections to her book were that women have fantasies. I think it was more than her fantasy seems to be for an abusive relationship. 6y
Andrew65 @GingerAntics I‘d agree with that with what I know. (edited) 6y
EadieB @Andrew65 I don‘t like these books! 6y
Andrew65 @EadieB I‘ve never read them (nor plan to) or seen the film. 6y
EadieB @Andrew65 me neither! 6y
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Betty
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AmyG Ha! 6y
Ddzmini 🤣🤣🤣🤣 6y
olivia.ferz 😂😂 6y
SilversReviews Funny!! 6y
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AnneCecilie
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Mamma Mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma Mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I‘ve missed you?

Yes, I‘ve been broken-hearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma Mia, now I really know
My, my, I could never let you go

I guess this is how Christian is feeling at the beginning of book two, after how he and Anastasia ended things in book one. #MammaMia #ABBAinAugusy

Meredith3 The song is very fitting for 50 shades! Who woulda thought! 6y
Mdargusch Interesting comparison! 😎 6y
emilyhaldi Too bad this song is probably not quite sexy enough for this movie 😂 6y
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Reviewsbylola Hahaha I thought the same! @Meredith3 6y
BarbaraBB Good one 😂 6y
Cinfhen Love the use of lyrics 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
AnneCecilie @emilyhaldi You're probably right about that. 6y
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My_darcy
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I hate that just because this book has such a strong sexual presence that people give it an overall bad image. This is a love story and just like every other love story there‘s a connection between two people. The love between Anna and Christian is what made her different from all the other girls. He noticed her and he change for her because she‘s the one that he really wanted. It‘s more than just sex, it‘s a connection unlike any other.

TheHungryBookworms I loke the story line i just disliked how whiney she was and how much she wished the oh my and her inner goddess. That turned me off but the book wasn't all that bad 4y
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BeansPage
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Happy Sunday #Littens! Get ready to laugh 😄😂🤣😆
⚠️ Caution: Explicit Lyrics⚠️
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155830504352807&id=6363207806

Clwojick Oh my godddddd. I‘m dead. ☠️😂😂😂😂😂 6y
vivastory 😂😂😂😂 6y
ReadingRover Omg hysterical!!! 😂 6y
Dragon 😂👍🐉 6y
GripLitGrl 😂😂 6y
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rather_be_reading
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Day 6 of #riotgrams- Duologies, Trilogies etc. @bookriot I loved all of these 💫

tracey38 I've read the HP and Divergent series. Loved them both! 6y
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Drnkpnkprincess
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1. I don‘t feel guilty about my reading choices because my goal is to read all the books- but the tagged series the one I get the more flak for.
2. Any old school remakes or movies “based” on books. 🤫
3. Baked goods. French fries. Chicken nuggets. Basically anything that is delicious for my soul but horrible for my body.
4. @fictionfangirl2 @ValkyrieStrong @UmJustSam @MAESTROvonBOOKSTEIN

#tuesdaytidbits

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vkois88

#ForgiveMe but I just couldn't get into this series. I know it's extremely popular, but it definitely wasn't for me. 🙅🙅🙅 I didn't even want to post a picture, I disliked it so much #AdelesMayMashUp @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

julesG You're not alone 7y
LazyDays I'm with you. I didn't like it at all. I only read a few chapters of the 1st book....No thank you. 7y
vkois88 @julesG @LazyDays I'm glad I'm not alone. It's such an unpopular opinion to have, it seems. But it was absolutely horrible. 7y
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bullbunny True, not alone. Have no interest to try and read or watch the movies 7y
GypsyKat I couldn‘t even bring myself to read it, so you got further than I did. 👍 7y
Headinherbooks_27 Ditto 👍 7y
Erica5 Agreed. I kept thinking maybe the next one will be better. Nope. It wasn't. Unfortunately, I read all three. 😂😣 7y
radhikeey Am with you! I thought am the only one. 7y
kezzlou85 I totally agree with you. So glad to see I'm not the only one. 7y
CarolynM I skim read the first one, that was more than enough😩 7y
JoScho Same. My biggest issue was the writing. 😐 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Totally agree!!! 7y
Pamwurtzler I read the kindle sample of the first one, and that was plenty for me. Ugh 7y
vkois88 @bullbunny @GypsyKat @nu-bibliophile @Erica5 @radhikeehy @kezzlou85 @CarolynM @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Pamwurtzler I'm so glad to see all you guys felt the same! @joscho the writing was absolutely atrocious! Fan fiction or no... if you're getting published, you edit the crap out of it for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, etc. It's a freaking BOOK. Ugh. Just... no 7y
GripLitGrl 😂😂 you couldn't even post a picture now that's a pricesless review!!! You had me cracking up with that one. Thanks for my friday lol moment!!👏👏👏👍😎💕 7y
vkois88 @GripLitGrl hahaha glad to help 😉😂😘 7y
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GripLitGrl
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#bookishhumor 😂😄😂😄

Sassy_Steph This is so good!! 😂😂 7y
TheBookgeekFrau lmao😄 7y
MicrobeMom 😂🤣🤣 7y
SandyW 😂😂😂 7y
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This series just did not work for me! I'm yet to read the 3rd book! I found the same dialogues being repeated, similar scenarios. Just too monotonous for me! And I hated the protagonists! I thought Anna was too whiny! And her inner goddess annoyed me! Once or twice was okay but it was getting repeated everywhere! Christian Grey wasn't appealing either! Atleast I thought he was a psycho!😂😂 Just my opinion though and I haven't watched the movies!

SassyBookworm I thought the same thing! & I bailed shortly through book 3. Just wasn‘t for me! So you aren‘t alone! 7y
Cathythoughts I think I bailed on the second sentence of the first book. The writing is not the best 🙄 7y
Ddzmini Finally others that didn‘t like these books 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
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swatreads @Chrysta23 Thank you😊 I wanted to bail it so bad if not for the restlessness I feel when I leave a book unfinished even if I hated it😁😁 So I had to torture myself into finishing the first two🙁 7y
swatreads @Cathythoughts I took nearly 2 years to finish the first book and it also put me in a horrible reading slump😡 i agree! Bad writing!! 7y
swatreads @Ddzmini Absolutely hated it! I cannot find any pros! The characters, storyline, writing style and glorifying abusive relationship by romanticizing it,everything about it annoyed me! The fact that Anna found an abusive person attractive( good looks or not) turned me down! 7y
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Cinfhen
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#NuYear Really?!? Am I the only one who's mind went to the gutter for this prompt!?!? #AreFriendsElectric ???Define "friend" ??

batsy Wowza 🔥🔥😂 7y
Reggie Lololololol nice @cinfhen 7y
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PenguinInFlight Hahahahaha! There are all kinds of friends. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 7y
BarbaraBB 😂 7y
julesG Hahaha, no, you're not alone. I was wondering about this and its strange friendships, too. 7y
TrishB I think that‘s a good interpretation! The song title has a question mark at the end and it is basically about questioning friends (robots) and friendships 😁 7y
Mdargusch Haha! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
Hollie Great choice lol 7y
Cinfhen Thanks, can't take life so seriously, plus I really had no other book in mind.... @BarbaraBB @PenguinInFlight @julesG @TrishB @Mdargusch @Hollie How was your luscious dessert ??? 7y
emilyhaldi Lol, have you actually read this book? 🤭 7y
Kalalalatja Hahahahaha great pick! 7y
Cinfhen Yup @emilyhaldi the entire trilogy 😬🙊 7y
emilyhaldi Wow!! I didn‘t peg you for a 50 shades kinda gal! I love it!!👏🏻😂🙌🏻 7y
PenguinInFlight @Cinfhen I‘ve read them, too. It was like a train wreck, I couldn‘t look away, LOL. A lot of people love them, but I was not one of those people. I found a lot of grammatical errors/poor editing that made me want to tear my hair out. My best friend has read them probably 10 times and can‘t understand why I don‘t love them. I keep telling her to read what she loves and screw what other people think, including me. LOL. 7y
Cinfhen Fifty shades came out when I was still a carpool mom...and it was honestly what ALL the moms were talking about... I totally fell for the hype...I read the first book on an airplane heading for spring break and I remember sitting by the pool downloading the next two because I was dying to know what crazzzy secret Christian was hiding...I agree @PenguinInFlight such a pile of 💩but hey, reading is reading @emilyhaldi whatever works! (edited) 7y
Cinfhen I did draw the line at watching the movies..... 7y
PenguinInFlight @Cinfhen Same! I was torn between “oh god this is terrible, just stop” and “BUT I HAVE TO KNOW!” 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️ I do read erotica occasionally...I just wasn‘t a fan of that particular series. 7y
Cinfhen Ain't nothing wrong with erotica but I agree, this was trying to pass as literary woman's fiction 🙄 @PenguinInFlight 7y
Hollie @Cinfhen it was delicious! 7y
TheLudicReader Erotica my ass. This is bad fanfic. 7y
Cinfhen 😂😂😂 @TheLudicReader 7y
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addicted__to__books
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These books are in my top picks to read. These books will suck you in and have you not wanting to put them down until the end. Each book gets better more adventure ,love and lust.

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GypsyKat
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I have never read or watched the Fifty Shades of Gray trilogy. As someone who was once in a controlling, abuse relationship, I have some very strong feelings about seeing that kind of thing romanticized. The points made in this link perfectly sum those feelings up. 🚫 https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/03/50-shades-of-abuse-10-signs-of-unhealthy-re... #NeverHaveiEver @ItsAngel

EmilyChristine I read the first one just so I could have an opinion. Awful. Not only the writing but also the abusive storyline. Not romantic at all. 7y
BooksAndChopsticks I read the article and wholeheartedly agree. It's beyond basic. 7y
stargazerblue49 50 Shades. I‘ve only read the first of the Twilight and Inheritance(?) saga (Eragon). Mostly so I could have my opinions about them. 7y
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That-Bookish-Hiker I read the first one which I ended up mostly skimming. I wanted to know why everyone loved it so much. First of all the writing is just terrible. Living in Portland and visiting Seattle you could tell the author did no research of the cities. You could tell she did no research for BDSM relationships. The whole thing was not romantic or a healthy relationship. I can't believe the book has as many fans that it does. (edited) 7y
EllieDottie I'm the same! I've never read 50 shades! 7y
WarpedSweetness I've also been in a controlling, abusive relationship. When I read the first book that was one of the first things I thought of. And as someone who is part of the BDSM community, she did not do adequate research. None of that book embodied the Safe, Sane, Consensual motto of those in the lifestyle. 7y
ItsAngel @GypsyKat that is a series that I haven‘t and will never read. I really don‘t know about the inner workings of the story since I haven‘t read it. I can only say that I know it wouldn‘t interest me and that I‘ve heard the writing is terrible. I also take issue with an abusive relationship being romanticized. 7y
Bookdragon69 I‘ve never read any of the Harry Potter books. 😬 That genre(fantasy) just doesn‘t appeal to me. Not a big fan of young adult books either. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 7y
Andrew65 Not something I'd ever choose to read. 7y
CouronneDhiver Ugh. Me either! 7y
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julesG
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Just saw this on author Rachel Demeter's Instagram and had to share.

Cathythoughts 😂😂😂 7y
britt_brooke 😆 7y
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Rachbb3 Ohmygosh, 😂😂 7y
Centique 😂😂🤣👏👏 7y
LonelyReader 😉😂😂😂😂 7y
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CarrieASchless
Pickpick

I loved the story line and characters, some of the writing was repetitive and I found it annoying but other than that I liked it

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Bewitchinglyparanoid
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I wanted to experience the craze about the male protagonist of this series. Everyone asked me to read the book before I plan on watching the movie.....they were so right! The book...it's so amazing! 😍☺️

#bookstagram #booklover #bookworm #fiftyshades

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Between.the.lines
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I loved this series but I also loved this photo I took for one of the #fanaticalbird bookstagram #challenges what did you think of 50 shades

littleliterarybird Beautiful photo! 💜 7y
Between.the.lines @littleliterarybird I can't wait to do next months challenge I didn't get a chance to do this months 7y
MrBook Hah! Love it! #NiceStack! 7y
Between.the.lines @MrBook thank you 😊 7y
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Librarybelle
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When this trilogy came out, I caved and read the first one, just to understand the hype. I loathed the characters and did not like the writing style. The popularity continued, so I decided to give the series #onemoretry. Maybe things got better? Nope, not for me. I've only read one and two. The Grey saga can stay a mystery to me. #JuneTunz

julesG I read them all. Not understanding the hype. Loathing the MCs. 7y
Librarybelle @julesG I'm glad I'm not the only one who despised the MCs! 7y
Robothugs This is when we practice "Just say no." I've never read any of them or seen the movies. ??‍♀️ 7y
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Librarybelle @Robothugs I have no interest to see the movies either. 7y
TrishB I got the first one because I caved into the hype - only book I've ever deleted from my kindle...... 7y
Librarybelle Definitely not worth the memory space, @TrishB . 7y
Cinfhen I read all 3, total impulse beach reads! Not my finest literary choices 😬 7y
BekaReid I never understood the hype about these books. And after reading Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist, who has read 50 Shades and discusses it in her book...well, that just confirmed my decision for me personally... no interest. 7y
Librarybelle Sometimes my go to reads are a bunch of fluff with terrible writing, @Cinfhen . This series...just not for me. 7y
Librarybelle @BekaReid I didn't understand it either. I had so many patrons at the library tell me how wonderful these were, and I quickly discovered I didn't agree. Christian Grey is not my idea of a perfect man. 7y
lauras.enchanted.library FINALLY! Someone finally agrees with me. I skimmed most of Fifty Shades because it was too cliche and boring. I was ready for it to be over. Then with book two I found a scene that shouldn't have been written and immediately became so angry I threw out my copy. Which I would never do!! but that book needed to go. 7y
Librarybelle Haha! @lauras.enchanted.library 7y
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Shirlwain
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Loved the books but even though I've watched the films, the books are far better.

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Cinfhen
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#LyricalApril Day 4 #CheapThrills Don't judge me....yup, I read ALL three books!!! My only defense, I was on vacation and I kept hitting the buy now button as I sat by the pool, under the striped umbrella with the delicious strawberry daiquiris by my side 🍹⛱☀️

Kalalalatja #NoShame 😎😂 8y
Sweettartlaura You know what? They were fun. I've read worse. And I've read "better" that I couldn't get through. And honestly, for a person who had never written before to pull this off... That alone impressed & got me to read them. So no judging from me ? 8y
Cinfhen Hahaha, I like the hashtag at @Kalalalatja and truthfully books 1 &2 were pretty good 😊 8y
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Cinfhen Thanks @Sweettartlaura ❤️I haven't seen the films, have you?!?! 8y
Sweettartlaura I did see the first one when it came to HBO. And you know what? I missed her Inner Goddess😂. I HATED that part in the books - thought it was dumb. But without that inner monologue telling you what she's really thinking & feeling, the movie falls flat ... & it's not like I had high expectations in the first place 😜 8y
julesG #NoShame I read them all. They were the reason why I got back to writing stories. I thought if ELJ can pull it off, so can I. (Have no intention to publish my scribbling, though.) 8y
Cinfhen Good for you @julesG maybe one day you'll feel differently about publishing your work! 8y
Cinfhen Oh God, I forgot all about the Inner Goddess until now 😂😂😂 @Sweettartlaura 8y
DebinHawaii I read them too mainly because I wanted to see what the fuss was about & all my friends & co-workers had. I agree with @Sweettartlaura --they were fun and I've read worse. Plus I think any book that gets people reading & talking about it and having fun is a never a bad thing--some of my coworkers at the time almost never read & these books got them reading, then looking for more to read. 😀📚👍 8y
Cinfhen So true @DebinHawaii I had mom's walking over to me in carpool line, asking if I had a copy they could borrow 😂😂😂 8y
WanderingBookaneer This is the one thing I thought of when I saw today's title. 8y
Lmstraubie @DebinHawaii @Cinfhen Me too! I was so curious what all the hype was about. I interlibrary loan the first one & when I went to pick it up I felt the need to explain why I was reading it. 😅 The other two are the e-book version 😉 8y
Cortg A friend gave them to me to read...and I devoured them! 8y
LauraBeth I haven't read them so y'all feel free to clue me in on the plot 😂 8y
Foragingfantasy These books got me reading again. I inhaled them, a couple of times, and then started looking for more. After all the hate they received I went back to read again and yes, the writing isn't great, but they were so fun and will always have a place in my heart because they were my gateway back to reading. ❤️ #latersbaby 8y
Hollie I read all three, too, even though they were terribly written, they were quick and fun. It was the first time I'd read erotica, and while there are better erotica books out there, 50 Shades opened up that genre to so many! 8y
Cinfhen I love that @Foragingfantasy that's the power and beauty of books!!!! 8y
Cinfhen @LauraBeth plot??? Umm, I don't think so 🤔hot steamy S&M, with a hot steamy billionaire and a simple plain Jane. Yup...three books worth😊 8y
LibrarianJen I've read them all too. And like some have said it got me into a few new genres. I was in a huge YA rut at the time, but I found I actually like romance and erotica too. 8y
minkyb I read them all and not apologetic at all. I even got to ask some questions that embarrassed my kids. Totally worth it. 8y
Cinfhen 😂 always bonus points if you get to embarrass the kids!!! @minkyb (edited) 8y
Cinfhen @LibrarianJen I agree, any book that leads you to explore another book or genre is a winner 😃 8y
Reviewsbylola No shame! I couldn't get into the first book but if I'd liked it, I would have happily read the series. 8y
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Jovy
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Anna's inner goddess annoyed me no end and yet not only did I read the first book, I actually finished the whole series! 😳 #marchintoreading #didntlikeitstillfinished

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alldinareads
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As a lover of books and literature I wanted to be able to hate these books with some evidence behind the hate. #didntlikeitstillfinishedit #marchintoreading

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Simply-Brianna
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The book had a great plot and storyline, but it was poorly written. There was constant repetition and it became more agitating as I continued reading the book. Overall, the dialogue was intriguing! If you're into erotica fiction types of books, this is the one for you!

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librarylover1

many people told me it's not really a good book,but I'm curious so I decided to try. let's see if they're right or not 😊

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Library-Belle
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I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm watching the first movie for the second time because my Facebook feed (the one day I check it!) was blown up with the teaser trailer for the second.... Why do I do this to myself?!??

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Guess you're a fan in denial? 8y
Library-Belle @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I wouldn't say I'm a fan but I do have a slight crush on Dakota Johnson 8y
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Librosycafe
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If you enjoy reading romance novels with bdsm like qualities - choose this book. When I read the first book it was interesting to see how unrealistic it was that Anastasia's character was somewhat of an expert as far as being in d/s relationship- and Christian Grey knowingly having control over her. It was rushed, and in the first book I rolled my eyes ?every time I read "my inner Goddess".

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Andreeacristinne

I've read it and I am not sorry. It was a surprise for me because I didn't know at the time anything about this book and it got to my attention by accident. It was interesting and fun to read.

MrBook One should never be sorry reading something. 😊 8y
Andreeacristinne True! At least, when it's about the books. Sometimes, the articles I read, I find myself missing the time I 've wasted. 8y
SarahKay I agree. It was kind of stupid but fun. You'd be surprised how many highbrow readers I know have admitted to reading it after I mention that I did. 8y
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hgrimes I love reading things people tell me I shouldn't read. 🙂 8y
ReadingRover I'm not gonna lie. I enjoyed it! 8y
Librarianaut I haven't read them, but I am so glad to see people proudly read whatever they want!! Maybe I'll read them now- you've inspired me 😀😀 8y
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