Sammee’s Comments (group member since May 27, 2011)

Sammee’s comments from the .:.Book Bodega.:. group.

Water for Elephants is amazing! This novel was good and I agree with everything mentioned above minus the sex scenes. those were hot! then again i haven't had any action in a long time so well yea

Greetings,

Just dropping you a line to let you know what's what for May.

MAY's BOOKS OF THE MONTH

- Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín:

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- Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien:

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May: Comment As You Read | Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien. Leave your thoughts here as you are reading. Just make sure to say which chapter you're on so that there are no spoilers.

May: Comment As You Read | Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín. Leave your thoughts here as you are reading. Just make sure to say which chapter you're on so that there are no spoilers.

to me it's like a lifetime movie; it pulls you in but there is no substance to it.

Greetings Lit Lovers,

Just a short note to let you know what's what for April.

APRIL BOOKS OF THE MONTH

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Leave your thoughts about At the Water's Edge as you are reading. Just make sure to say which chapter you're on so that there are no spoilers.

Leave your thoughts about I Was Here as you are reading. Just make sure to say which chapter you're on so that there are no spoilers.

January: Last Book on your 'To-Read' List"
(Please leave comments here of what you are reading and your thoughts on it)

No rearranging your list!

January's theme is 'Historical Fiction'
(Please leave comments here of what you are reading and your thoughts on it)

Historical fiction presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period. In historical fiction, the time period is an important part of the setting and often of the story itself.

Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two. Authors of historical fiction usually pay close attention to the details of their stories (settings, clothing, dialogue, etc.) to ensure that they fit the time periods in which the narratives take place.

In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in history, showing historical figures dealing with actual events while depicting them in a way that is not recorded in history. Other times, the historical event or time period complements a story's narrative, forming a framework and background for the characters' lives. Sometimes, historical fiction can be for the most part true, but the names of people and places have been in some way altered.

As this is fiction, artistic license is permitted in regard to presentation and subject matter, so long as it does not deviate in significant ways from established history. If events should deviate significantly, the story may then fall into the genre of alternate history, which is known for speculating on what could have happened if a significant historical event had gone differently. On a similar note, events occurring in historical fiction must adhere to the laws of physics. Stories that extend into the magical or fantastic are often considered historical fantasy.

Submit your thoughts on what you would like to read next month.

All suggestions posted by Thursday, August 21st will be included in the poll. Majority rules so make sure you throw in your suggestions. :)

NOTE: Only 1 suggestion per person please.

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Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira or Turn Around Bright Eyes The Rituals of Love Karaoke by Rob Sheffield

I will eliminate one at some point but its currently 1am so this is where i leave you, lol

Submit your thoughts on what you would like to read next! All suggestions posted by Friday, March 14th will be included in the poll. Majority rules so make sure you throw in your suggestions. :)

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Leave your thoughts about The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri, as you are reading, just make sure you say what chapter & page you are on so that there are no spoilers. This way we can discuss as we read without ruining the ending for anyone

Chapter 41

Still an interesting read but I see the formula unfolding. I think perhaps I"m growing past this genre or authors need to step their games up

Chapter 35:

OK so we have Cass, Ben, the Silencer & Evan. Just going out on a limb here but i think Evan is the Silencer

but i'm ok if i'm wrong in fact I hope i am

Chapter 25:

tug out the heart! what Cass experienced really flipped the switch on my humanity. It's been awhile since I"ve read something that's touched me emotionally.

The different perspectives are interesting but so far it feel like they all have the same voice. the dry, deadpan, sarcasm. NOt sure how I feel about that.

Chapter 11 complete...

I'm really enjoying this! I've been in a bit of a reading funk & this is pulling me out of it quick.

"I Am Legend" feel so far but from a teenage girls perspective. Cass is hilarious & her description of how the world has changed after the wave has made me more aware of all the little things that get overlooked. For instance, the constant hum of the world.

One thing i'm having trouble with is the time frame everything is happening. How many months, years has this been going on? Maybe it tightens up later on or maybe I just missed it

Submit your thoughts on what you would like to read next! All suggestions posted by Sunday, February 8 will be included in the poll. Majority rules so make sure you throw in your suggestions. :)

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Leave your thoughts about The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, as you are reading, just make sure you say what chapter & page you are on so that there are no spoilers. This way we can discuss as we read without ruining the ending for anyone