I‘m enjoying Watney‘s humor, but definitely steers toward Jr. High. 😆
Martyn_J_Pass We‘ve all been there 😂😂😂 23h
tpixie Yes there is great humor in this wonderful book!! 23h
Cathythoughts Enjoy 😂 22h
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I‘m enjoying Watney‘s humor, but definitely steers toward Jr. High. 😆
pickI had no idea that I would like this book as much as I did. From the first page, it was very science-y and very math-y, but I kept going. This story was so interesting, AND it helped me get a trivia question right 🤗
Just me working on clearing out my owned TBR.
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pickThe Martian, by Andy Weir (2011)
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Premise: An astronaut recounts his desperate attempts at survival after an accident strands him on Mars.
Review: There‘s not much I can say about this that hasn‘t already been said. Cont.
pickLoved it, unfortunately I read it after seeing the movie but it was still a great book.
@dabbe #TLT 🎶 At laaaaast I know more movies that were Oscar picks. I loved the three above but also so many more. I remember being aghast when my kids wanted to go see JoJo rabbit, which I thought made light of Hitler. Then I read an article from an author who talked about the satire and value of it. It was poignant. An f u to fascism, in my opinion, which sadly seems still relevant. It‘s also a forever “I told you so” by my kids.
pick12/100 Its been a long time since I read this, back in high school, but I'd forgotten how sad this book is, how melancholy the whole world was, even in the lighter moments. Sometimes Bradbury leans too much into the poetic for my tastes, but his vision of a Mars that will never be, definitely stays with the reader when its finished. 3 ⭐⭐⭐💫 #ClassicLSFBC #Jumpstart2025 #Read2025
pick(1950) I read this repeatedly in Junior high and high school, but it's been maybe thirty years since my last visit. The stories have lost some charm: Bradbury's fondness for small-town life is a faith I no longer share. And the idea of colonists recreating mid-twentieth-century Midwestern life on Mars now feels more disturbing than nostalgic. But several stories still effectively evoke a mood for me, not bad for a book pushing 75. #classiclsfbc
Tonight we spent our reading time learning about Mars. Simple kids book that had some neat facts. It was easy for an 8 year old to follow along. The fact he enjoyed learning the most was that the North and South Poles have dry ice.
#Mars #RaisingReaders #Space #KidsNonFiction #LibraryBook
I am… having a difficult time right now. So let‘s share some of your favorite comforting reads.
This one, with Mark‘s perseverance, the story‘s respect for science & scientists, the whole community coming together to rescue him, the sheer unending hope. I actually found a substack that‘s releasing this one in chronological order, so I‘ve jumped in! 🧡
#SundayFunday I hope you are all doing well, and don‘t forget to tag me! 💛
