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Acire says

I know, school is a butt-kicker! What book did you read? I have been reading the same book for several weeks now, I wish I had more time!

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Ashlyn says

PLEASE please please check out and comment my blog about the book I'm writing! http://ashleysfirstbook.blogspot.com/ It means the world to me!

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Acire says

This is actually really awesome! I love Tracy Chevalier! I had to order remarkable creatures right when it came out, it was funny because William Buckland was it, and that's my last name too! We are wondering if there is a relationship to him waaay back
I am looking forward to see what other people are reading!

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Katie L says

Hi! It's a historical fiction about a leper colony on a Greek Island during World War II. The author did a wonderful job developing the characters. I loved the story of how one family deals with the tragedy of leprosy and the war. Hope you enjoy it!

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Kay says

Hi,
The Island was recommended to me by a really good friend of mine. At first, it's quite hard to get into; however, it's brilliant once you're in. I loved it because everytime I thought about putting it down, something would happen that would make me shocked, emotional or excited. What I liked best about it was that it seemed so realistic, as it's based on the historical events that took place in Spinalonga. It's one of my favourite books, and I'd recommend that you give it a go because, despite the slow beginning, it's really worthwhile, and stays in your mind for a long time after you've read it.

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Felicia says

Merry Christmas! Man I got so many awesome books for Christmas! I can't wait to talk about them with you! Miss you! We'll get together soon! I'm working less this week so maybe we can hang out :)

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♥Ashley ♥ says

It was okay but I think it was worth reading. Definetly eye opening if nothing else. I think the hype is a little overinflated but I'm glad I read it. Hope that helps a little :-)

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anniethestrange says

thank you for the friend request!

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Ashlyn says

Thank you!=)

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Monique says

Thanks! I'm going to order them immediately. I'm a big fan of everything about Alice in Wonderland, so I definitely want to read this series.

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§??•shansi•??§ says

Ok I think Inkdeath was a little boring but it was still a fantastic book!!!

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Isabelle S says

I figured if you liked the apple tree, you'd love someone who's followed around by books she should read! Glad you're having fun with the book.

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Bijan A says

Good morning dear friend ERIKA (f) :D ,
Hope you have a great week, Thank you for allowing me to be your friend, and importantly finally you have a break ;-) and I am glad :) now you have time to read a bunch of fun books.
Please take care of yourself,
Bijan

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griffinclaw says

yes the Virgin Blue was really good. Tracy Chevalier is always true to her style and the story gets more and more mesmerizing as it goes on (from the beginning I was hooked but some might be skeptical at first)
it had a lot of French in it because it takes place in France from a visitors perspective, so I enjoyed it more for that reason.

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Laural P says

Your family sounds happy even if crowded. We have been crowded too at times, like after Lori's accident. Her lease expired while she was in a coma, so I put her things in storage. Mary, the youngest, and I were in an apartment at that point, so I prepared to move us into a larger place, but the hospital sent Lori home almost immediately after awaking from her coma. It was three of us, a dog, and a hamster in atwo bedroom second floor apartment. I felt at times like I was living in some kind of puzzle or maze. But we survived it and were just glad Lori had lived and we were all together. Going through a time like that can bring family members closer and help you focus on what's important in life. My youngest daughter Mary went to a college nearby, so she commuted. She liked it. We teased her though because it is in a rural setting, with lots of deer, wild turkeys, etc. I told her to watch out for crazed deer, thinking it was a joke. Well, her best friend was actually run over by a deer, literally, so I guess it can happen. Now the friend has a deer phobia. I don't know what they'd call that. Anyway, my daughter enjoyed her college. After being in a very noisy, overcrowded high school, she wanted a change. I hope you like your college too.

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Janette says

I've loved all of Cards books. Magic Street was good. Lots of different elements in that one. His more recent "Empire" was good as well. But my favorites will always be Ender's Game and Treason. Journey to the Center was good, very quick read.

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Laural P says

I think more young adults are continuing to live with parents. It's nice I think. I enjoy my girls, and thy are very companionable, though they do have their own groups of friends. One of my daughters had her own apartment and was a HS chemistry teacher, but her car was hit by a drunk driver 14 years ago, so she is disabled now and needs to live with us. She cannot teach but is working on two books. The other daughter never moved out. It's funny because the disabled one cooks. The younger one just buys her cookbooks so her sister can cook! Me, I get stuck cooking a lot too. We moved into a bigger house with room for all our books and a bigger kitchen.

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Ann S says

Definitely read The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society. Not only a great read, but a good way to get some WW2 info.

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Laural P says

Not yet, and I haven't read the new Piccoult either. It too sounds good. Hers are page turners, but well researched and thought-provoking. Maybe when school it out (only 8 1/2 more days!) I will start one of those. I tend to read more kids' book during the school year since I now teach middle school reading. I also agree with you about age and books. I think too that people of different ages can learn much from each other. I live with two of my daughters. They keep me more or less up to date on technology, music, so many things.

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Laural P says

I have taught history for many years, and I truly enjoyed The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, not just because it illuminated a piece of history I was not familiar with, but because I got so interested in the characters I didn't want the book to end. I will say it took a few pages for me to get into the book, but once I did, I loved it. You might too. Now, I will also point out the obvious, I am a lot older than you seem to be, so our tastes may differ somewhat because of that. I find as I get older, I am more reflective. However, I still read quite a range of books. This past year I taught remedial reading to sixth and 7th graders, so I read a lot of YA books. Most I really enjoyed. Good luck whatever you decide.

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