Two more challenges for my reading year: make progress on my Ann Patchett collection (I‘ve only read two from this stack) and re-read The Stand, possibly a chapter a day. I first read it in 1978😳so it will be like it‘s the first time.
Also, Go Bills❤️💙
bailedAlso nope, nada, not finishing this series either.
For more about this on my book talk, visit the Vlog at:
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Enjoy!
pickIt watched the prime video series and loved it. I really like both Micheal Sheen and David Tennant so it was definitely something I wanted to watch. I had no idea that it was based off a book, but it was recommended at my library so I picked it up. The series added a romantic b-storyline but otherwise it was true to the book. I‘d recommend…I enjoyed revising these demon and angel characters so much! They are both so lovable.
pickNot my typical read! I LOVED the animal perspective and the authors ability to capture their naive consciousness. S.T. made me laugh out loud multiple times. I genuinely enjoyed the character‘s whit and devotion to his family! Book would be a five star for me, but I thought the fundamental reason for the creation of “Hollows” really missed the mark. 4 out of 5!
pickCharacters felt pretty realistic and likable, but there were several under developed ones too.
This was really atmospheric - also relatable especially when I was shoveling snow during the days I was reading this book. And it isn't that many days ago when several of my friends were without electricity for 49 hours for the storm.
I would have preferred there being more horror elements. This wasn't thrilling to read but I still enjoyed the story.
I actually didn‘t add the wildcards until today, but they didn‘t really stand (ha!) a chance. I think the hardest decision was between The Stand and The Wolf and The Watchman, but The Stand is epic.
I also want to give a shout out to Starfish. I wish it had been around when I was 11. I cried a lot while I read it.
Thank you @CSeydel for making the lovely graphic!
The Road by Jackson Browne
(I had the album.) I also read The Road by Jack London.
#Celebrate
#TitleBasedOnSong
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickI still have to read the book, but wow—this artful adaptation was a gut punch. It was very dark and shows the depth of monstrous human depravity. The art is stunning and really allows you to feel the sadness of the story.
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Glad I finally read this one (even better that it came with yummy chocolate as my #jolabokaflodswap) even better. It was a very unique story set in Seattle where a zombie apocalypse occur & our MC, S.T., a semi-domesticated crow who loves humans (mofos) fights for survival with his best friend, a bloodhound named Dennis. It‘s not perfect & slogged a bit but it made me laugh, cry (especially hard at one part 😭), & appreciate Seattle.
