Better Read Than Dead Book Club discussion

I created this discussion early because I just couldn't help myself. I picked up the book early since I'm still waiting for my October book to arrive and man, this book is great! I can't wait for all of you to join me! I'll leave this quote here if you need a reason to pick up your copy: "One guy wore nothing but a Speedo. He'd painted himself blue and was armed only with a baseball bat. Across his chest were the words COME AT ME, BRO." Happy reading everyone!

I am excited!
Especially since this book is so much cheaper than the last one XD

I am excited!
Especially since this book is so much cheaper than the last one XD

Yay! I just know you're going to love it! Rick Riordan is one of my favorites.

I'm pretty excited for this book because I love the author!

Isn't Rick Riordan wonderful?! This is the 6th book of his I'll be reading, but the 11th that I've purchased. Lol.

I am just starting the book now! I am excited to see what the fuss is about, since this is my first of Riordan's books :)

I absolutely LOVE this author so I'm looking forward to it

EEEEEEK. GRACE, TELL ME ALL YOUR FEELINGS!

EEEEEEEK! I have only read two chapters because I am meant to be studying, but I am enjoying Magnus as a narrator! He is sassy and fabulous. I will let you know how I like the story when I get further in :)

Have you started reading Miranda?!

I haven't started yet but I will be later today.

I knew you'd love the sass. (:

These chapter names are great.

Come to the Dark Side. We Have Pop-Tarts.

"Satan's fashion consultant"

I don't believe I've gotten there yet. I prefer to see them as I go. I stopped on 285 so y'all could catch up. (:

Haha that bit was right at the beginning

Wow. My memory sucks more than I thought it did. Lol.

Okay are we talking about the same book? Because I just went back and looked at the titles of the chapters that I've read.

Oh sorry mine wasn't a chapter title. I haven't made it as far as you are so I just thought you were listing something funny from the book lol

Oh no. Lol. I hope you enjoy it though!

I am ~100 pages in and I'm liking it so far. Magnus is really funny and everything, but he almost makes too many jokes, haha!

Jeez, I thought you were supposed to be studying. ;)

Grace wrote: "I am ~100 pages in and I'm liking it so far. Magnus is really funny and everything, but he almost makes too many jokes, haha!"
And keep in mind it's intended for people aged 10 to 14.

Shhhhhh Gabriella XD

Yeah I know. I'm reserving judgement until I read a bit further along ;)

Let me know when you get close to where I'm at and I'll read with you. Lol.

I have finished! I loved it! I also learned that any time Loki has an affair with a giantess, bad things happen. Yikes. That bit was learned from the Glossary rather than the book itself. Lol.

Are y'all enjoying the book so far? Has anyone finished it? Thoughts?

I still cannot seem to get into it :(! It just is not hooking me, waaah. I am trying to persevere though. I'm sure it will get better as it goes on.

I was really into at the beginning but now I'm having an issue making it through.

Aw. This makes me sad. But it's okay. But the ending has a good setup for the next book. I've heard a lot of people say that this one has a ton of world building and not enough of the usual antics.

I think that's probably why I'm having problems but I do really love the characters so it's still worth the read.

I was the exact same Miranda. I read about 100 pages in no time but after that I really struggled.

Ah, well I hope y'all enjoy the ending. Good endings make a book worth it. The epilogue had me like, "What?! Oh damn." Mainly because it changed my opinion on a couple of characters.