2013 Book Challenge discussion

I'm currently reading Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. I'm not far it yet but I'm hoping to get it done quickly as I think days of blood and starlight is arriving soon and I really loved daughter of smoke and bone.

I'm currently reading Word and Breath, I'm only 23% of the way through it but I'm really enjoying it. The whole concept is pretty fascinating.

I'm reading Anna Karenina and trying to finish it before the movie's Valentine's Day release date here.

I'm a super slow reader with little spare time but I think I'll make it!

I haven't started it yet, but I'll be reading Tilt by Ellen Hopkins today.

I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better.

I'm reading Reached and The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun right now. Just started both today.

I'm currently reading Self Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson. I can tell it might have some effect on the way I think about everyday life.

I'm reading Wuthering Heightsunder orders from my uni friend :)

I'm reading Maze Runner by James Dashner.

Just picked up Warm Bodies cause my kindle died. Oh my god. It's amazing.

I really want to read warm bodies!!

I'm reading The Gunslinger by Stephen King and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Both of them are very good and yet I feel like I just don't have the feeling to read them. But I don't want to pick up just another book either. I'm hoping to at least finish The Gunslinger within the next few days and then pick up The Night Circus again.

Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better."

I'm also reading Reached, and I like it a lot so far! I think I like it more than Matched and Crossed.

Maren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better."

I'm also reading Reached, and I like it a lot so far! I think..."

How good do you guys think matched is? I'm in two minds about picking it up as it sounds like so many other dystopias but I know a lot of people who really like it.

I just started Days of Blood and Starlight!

Rae wrote: "Maren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better."

I'm also reading Reached, and I like it a lot s..."

I read Divergent, Delirium and Matched around the same time. I think Divergent is the best, then Matched, then Delirium. Actually, i disliked the sequel to Delirium so much I'm not even excited about Requiem (sorry).

Maren wrote: "Rae wrote: "Maren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better."

I'm also reading Reached, and I lik..."

I disliked the sequel to Delirium as well but I love the author's writing style, and I want to know how she resolves the BS that happened.

Amber wrote: "Maren wrote: "Rae wrote: "Maren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched better."

I'm also reading Reac..."

I wasn't too keen on delirium and I prefer divergent too. I don't know how I feel about it's sequel as I wasn't expecting much from it but I read it quiet quickly. I was annoyed at how much the plot had changed as it didn't feel continuous and the final cliffhanger was obvious from the end of delirium. If they were stand alone books I think I would like them more.

I'm on John Green's book Paper Towns. Really looking forward to delving into Green, this will be the first one I've read of his.

Well I haven't read Divergent yet. On my list!

Alissa wrote: "I'm on John Green's book Paper Towns. Really looking forward to delving into Green, this will be the first one I've read of his."

I hope you enjoy his books as much as I do. There's just something about Green's way of writing that is really fascinating!

I am currently reading "The Kill Order" by James Dashner, along with a bunch of Greek plays for my World Drama class.

Elizabeth wrote: "Rae wrote: "Amber wrote: "Maren wrote: "Rae wrote: "Maren wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I'm more than 3/4ths of the way done with Reached by Ally Condie. It's pretty good but so far I like Matched bette..."


I agree!! I loved Divergent so much, and I had high hopes for Delirium, but it just fell a bit flat in my opinion. Pandemonium was good, it made me like it a bit more, in some aspects and not in others.

I'm reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. I love it so far! I can't believe I've never read any of his books until now, and am excited to have found a new author to read.

Elizabeth wrote: "I just started Crewel & Everybody Sees the Ants today."

Would youlet me know what you think of Crewel? I've been thinking about reading it but still not too sure about it. I've been searching for someone who already read it to give me their opinion.

Looking for Alaska

I'm reading and .

Elizabeth wrote: "Vale wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I just started Crewel & Everybody Sees the Ants today."

Would youlet me know what you think of Crewel? I've been thinking about reading it but still not too sure abo..."

I'll make sure to check it out, then. Thank you. :)

I just started the ARC of Requiem. So excited.

Amber wrote: "I just started the ARC of Requiem. So excited."

Ohh wow I really wanted to get the arc for that one, how did you get it?

Rae wrote: "Amber wrote: "I just started the ARC of Requiem. So excited."

Ohh wow I really wanted to get the arc for that one, how did you get it?"

Actually my friend won it on twitter from the publisher and loaned it to me. :)

The Death of Bees
So far it's so amazing, the tale is terrible and yet it's told beautifully.

I'm currently reading Revenge. I was in the mood for something dark and this is definitely hitting the spot.

I'm reading Clockwork Princess, and I think I will cry my eyes out with this book!

I'm currently reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Thoughts?

I just finished Clockwork Princess and I'm thinking about reading The Host next. Is it actually a good book or is there only all this hype because of the movie?

Jazmin wrote: "I just finished Clockwork Princess and I'm thinking about reading The Host next. Is it actually a good book or is there only all this hype because of the movie?"

Andreina wrote: "I'm reading Clockwork Princess, and I think I will cry my eyes out with this book!"

I finished Clockwork princess last week. It felt really weird for the series to be over.

I read the host but it was in my twilight phase so I can't guarentee my judgement was valid. I thought it better than twilight but it was long and I felt the ending a bit contradictory. I think it would make a good film however.

Mao wrote: "I'm currently reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Thoughts?"

I loved the movie but I've never tried the book.

I just started The Shadow of the Wind. So far I love it.

I just started Clockwork princess! So fair i love it

Mao wrote: "I'm currently reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Thoughts?"

I absolutely LOVE this book! So thought provoking... The movie doesn't even come close!

Tomorrow I'm going to start We Need To Talk About Kevin. Been meaning to read it for far too long.

i just finished eleanor and park. i dont think ill be reading anything for some time now. this book was just... so amazing. there is just nothing quite like it.

I'm working on Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi and then I'm moving on to Destroy Me :)

Jazmin wrote: "I just finished Clockwork Princess and I'm thinking about reading The Host next. Is it actually a good book or is there only all this hype because of the movie?"

IT IS DEFINITELY BETTER THAN TWILIGHT BUT IT TAKES A WHILE to get into it but it's actually a really good book.

I'm reading Rumors, the second book in The Luxe series

Rae, wrote: "Mao wrote: "I'm currently reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Thoughts?"

I loved the movie but I've never tried the book."

I love that book! It's really good, and even if it's hard to get into at first because you can't figure out what's going on, at least you saw the movie so you pretty much know. I loved the characters, hope this book is as good for you!