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Pickingclover

Pickingclover

Joined July 2016

Who needs sleep when there is always another page to turn?
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The Magicians: A Novel by Lev Grossman
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Evensong by Krista Walsh
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The Magicians: A Novel | Lev Grossman
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I'm so glad my reading slump is over! I'm enjoying 'The Magicians', but not in love yet. I'm hopeful the plot will pick up soon.

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What a wonderful end to this nail biting trilogy! If you haven't read the Red Rising trilogy yet you should. I enjoyed this more than Hunger Games which is saying a lot since I devoured that trilogy. The characters in Red Rising have much more depth and growth. Pierce Brown knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat and surprise you with twists. I really enjoyed being surprised. It doesn't happen often. 💕

ScorpioBookDreams Your review has made me want to bump this trilogy up my TBR pile! 7y
Pickingclover @ScorpioBookDreams You should! I want to discuss it with someone. Just a warning though, the beginning of Red Rising is a little slow, but you will be glad you stuck with it. 7y
ScorpioBookDreams @Pickingclover thanks for the heads up. I'll try to get round to it this month! 7y
sprainedbrain 👏👏👏👏👏 7y
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Another one bites the dust! And another one gone. And another one gone. Another one bites the dust! 😂

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Oh thank god he's not dead yet!!! Yay Seveo!! I knew there had to be a catch.

sprainedbrain Oh that part really messed with me! 😖 7y
Pickingclover @sprainedbrain Me too! I was heart broken that Ragnar was dead and then Cassius pulled that shit! Sevro had just tied the knot! If I had been reading the book and not listening I would've slammed the book shut and taken a break. 7y
sprainedbrain @Pickingclover I just LOVED this series on audio. ❤️ 7y
Pickingclover I really enjoy the narrator. He does a fantastic job making the characters have their own personality. @sprainedbrain 7y
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Seven chapters left! What's going to happen? This book has been a nail biter.

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Outlander: A Novel | Diana Gabaldon
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I made it!! Now NyQuil and sleep. 🎉Goodnight Littens!!

MrBook Congratulations 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!!! 7y
Pickingclover @MrBook Thank you! 7y
Megabooks 👍🏻👍🏻😃😃😃😃🎊🎊 7y
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TrishB Well done 🎉😀 7y
Varshitha Aweosme👏🏻👏🏻 7y
moranadatter Congrats!🎉 7y
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Outlander: A Novel | Diana Gabaldon
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All I want to do is sleep, but I'm so close I'll just keep listening to Outlander. I can't seem to read anymore with this cold I have, but I can listen! Just have to stay awake!

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Honey Month | Amal El-Mohtar
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What an interesting read! I really enjoyed the way she was able to describe all the honeys. These little stories will stick with me for awhile and roll around in my brain. I really love when that happens. #24in48 #hour18

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Red Rising | Pierce Brown
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I was surprised by Darrow's choice, but what a fantastic story. I'm excited to start the next book! I'm out. I'll pick up reading in the morning.

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Red Rising | Pierce Brown
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Still listening to Red Rising! It so good! This is my spine poetry. Fingerprints of the Gods as good as gone. A wrinkle in time and the show went on. The world becomes what we teach. #24in48 #spinepoetry

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Red Rising | Pierce Brown
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Listening to Red Rising while looking forward to reading these. #24in48

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I now understand why this book left everyone with a hangover! I love how this cast of characters continue to grow and surprise. I cannot wait for the next book to be published. Now on to the next book. #24in48

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I'm taking a break from reading tonight to work on a baby blanket, but I'm having a hard time putting this down! It's so fun, and I'm learning. Win!

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Goodnight Darth Vader | Jeffrey Brown
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These books are going to a present for any baby shower I have to go to from now on. So cute. Just look at Yoda!

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This was another quick read, but it was surprisingly fantastic! I'm so glad I took a chance on this one. I feel like the reader will get something new out of it every time. I think a couple of the characters could've been developed a little more and maybe dug into the issues a little deeper. That might just be me trying to use books as therapy though. Overall it's a great pick!

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So far so good. I can't wait to see how these different characters develop.

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This was one of those books where it took me a minute to stop tapping the screen hoping for another page. It was a quick read and felt too short, but I absolutely enjoyed it. Everything about it was perfect. The illustrations by her husband were one of the best additions. They were such a nice surprise that enhanced the story, and really added to Maddy's character. Love. Just love.

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A Wrinkle in Time | Madeleine L'Engle
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Starting to reread this one. What a treat! I love the Barnes and Noble rebound classics!

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I'm honestly surprised how much I enjoyed this story. This was a free eBook and the books from this vendor are usually a 50/50 chance of being awful. I can't wait to start the next one and continue the journey. It had touches of 'My Fair Lady', but it was well written and I was able to really identify and attach myself to the main characters. If you're looking for a fun read about an industrious lady in 1925 Ireland then, this one is for you!

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I've been away for so long it's a little overwhelming! Anyway, this quote really hit home. When things get crazy I tend to forget about myself.

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Goodness! I don't know where to start. I loved it. I wish it had been published earlier. I feel like everyone needs to read this book even though parts of it are painful to read because of all the racist comments. I've never read a book that more accurately described the southern mindset. I live around these people and deal with them everyday. I hope that one day they will open their minds.

MrBook Finally, someone other than me who really enjoyed it 😎👍🏻👏🏻! 8y
Pickingclover @MrBook I don't understand why. It's a lovely story, but a bit jumpy. Maybe it's still ahead of its time. 😟 8y
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The Secret Garden 100th Anniversary | Frances Hodgson Burnett
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I would love to be a part of Mary and Dickon's squad. Spend all day playing with animals in the garden. Yes please!! #bookishsquad #augustphotochallenge #augustofpages

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I enjoyed this quick read, but I didn't love it. It was fun to spend time in that world again, and it was nice to have Ginny and Draco a little more developed as characters. I didn't love that they didn't treat McGonagall with as much respect as she deserved, and it was too easy to come and go from Hogwarts.

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It finally came!!! I probably won't be sleeping tonight. 😍

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I got my new library card today and picked up this beauty!! I've been waiting for too long to read this.

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Dark Sky | Joel Canfield
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The main character is a snarky, ex-cia agent that gets thrown into a world of murder and mystery. I really enjoyed the characters, and I love a good book that keeps me laughing even when the plot gets serious. I'm looking forward to reading the second book about Max Bowman. It will have to wait until after the new Harry Potter.

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Evensong | Krista Walsh
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Still not finished with 'Evensong'. It's an interesting concept, but I can't get into it. Here's my kindle tbr for July. #TBRTuesday I'm most excited about 'Dark Sky'.

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Tales of Beedle the Bard | J.K. Rowling
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Originally, I was going to use today as a break from reading, but then I found this on my kindle. It's the perfect palate cleanser. Short, sweet, and well written, but it makes you want to revisit the Harry Potter universe. (Which of course is never a bad thing.)

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Tales of Beedle the Bard | J.K. Rowling
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Originally, I was going to use today as a break from reading, but then I found this on my kindle. It's the perfect palate cleanser. Short, sweet, and well written, but it makes you want to revisit the Harry Potter universe. (Which of course is never a bad thing.)

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How can you not love this book! It's dramatic and keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it is also delightfully funny and full of human moments that keep you connected to a subject matter that few can personally relate to.

MrBook Loved this book also! 8y
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Evensong | Krista Walsh
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I seriously cannot believe I powered through 14 hours of reading today. If 'The Martian' hadn't been an audio book, I wouldn't have been able to do it. That extra twenty on the clock is to make up for when I forgot to turn of the stopwatch when I went grocery shopping. Anyway, this #readathon has been a blast! I've had so much fun interacting with the bookstagram and litsy communities!#24in48 I'll finish Evensong tomorrow. Goodnight!!

alibrarianslibrary I am impressed! Congrats! 🎉🎈 8y
OceanCityBooks Great job!! 8y
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For the last 3.5 hours I need a butterbeer daiquiri to get me through it! So close!! #24in48 #readathon #themartian

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An #honestbooktitle for this novel is 'Mars is trying to kill me, but I'm a Space Pirate' or it could just be titled 'Fuck'. @Litsy @24in48 #24in48 #readathon

neils4fun All good titles 😀 8y
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Three and a half hours left of the Martian and 5.5 hours left of reading. I can do this...

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Sabriel | Garth Nix
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Some how my copy of 'Sabriel' has been misplaced, but I love that series so much as you can tell from the poor spine pictured. I would love to have this series narrated by Emily Blunt. @Litsy #24in48 #readathon

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The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett, Jan Fields
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This book is everything I always thought it would be! Besides the few racist bits about India, it was a delightful and enchanting story. Growing up I always wanted to live in the secret garden, and I can say that it is still true today. #24in48#readathon

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The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett, Jan Fields
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Georgia has been an excellent reading companion, but she and Zulu say it's bedtime with their snores. Good night #24in48! 9 hours today. Hopefully, I can make it to 24 tomorrow since I won't have to work! #readathon

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The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett, Jan Fields
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Time to start reading this beauty! I'm so excited to finally read this book. #24in48 #readathon

JLsBibliomania One of my favorite books when I was younger. 8y
Angelazook I just read this exact copy! Great book. 8y
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The first half of this title completely summarizes my life. Nothing every seems to go according to plan, but it always works out! #24in48 #readathon @24in48 @Litsy

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Usually the free eBooks from book bub are not the greatest, but I fell in love with this cast of characters. It's a great little fantasy with only some familiar elements, but the books need better editing. Especially book three. Also, can I please have a whole book about Inga?

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The work day is done! I have a giant cup of tea, and I'm ready to finish this book. Starting the clock again! #24in48 #readathon

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Starting #24in48 with book three of the Courtlight Series! I started this series Monday, and I just can't seem to put it down. I love fantasy and can't get enough of the main character. #readathon

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