Summer Reading - A hangout for people who love books. (And people who don't!) Pageprizes inside.
Just off the boardwalk, there is a small library. As you walk in, there is a desk of books and other reading material labeled 'recommendations'. The shelves are packed tightly together, and the air smells of old books. There are plenty of sitting areas, at tables, desks, and in big, comfy chairs, so people can sit and chat, or peacefully read their books, newspapers, magazines, or whatever else they've picked up. Through the backdoor is a patio. Brilliantly colored flowers in pots sit all about the space, and shaded tables and chairs are in abundance. Tables lined with free cups of water and lemonade sit close to the building, for anyone who gets a little thirsty while sitting outside. Please don't spill the drinks on the books! Hey all! This here is just a little thread to discuss books, what you had to read for school this summer, what you've read for fun this summer, what you've read for school or fun at any other times, what you thought of them, and anything else you can think of! Books are NOT the only topic of conversation in this thread- you can talk about anything you can think of! So welcome, and happy chatting! |
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Hello ^^; I didn't have to read anything, but I read a lot of $.99 Kindle books, mostly by sort of unknown authors. They were pretty good! I'll post some rec forms later ^^;
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Hey, Sesshy! Welcome to the thread.
Those $.99 e-books sure are great deals. Having to only pay a dollar per book for so many books probably makes up for the cost of the e-reader its self pretty quick. Can't wait to see your recommendations. :yes: |
Thanks! ^^
They are! Yeah, and most new releases are way lower than they would be if you bought it from the bookstore or something. So that'll be good for when some books I'm waiting for come out xD The only thing I don't like about the 99 cent books is they have a lot more mistakes than more expensive books. >w< I'll go ahead and post a rec of one of my favorites though ^^ Title: Destiny Binds Author: Tammy Blackwell Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Plot: Well...here's the amazon page because I couldn't really summarize it D; Why You Love It: The characters were written very well, it was humorous and heartbreaking. |
Yeah, that's definitely a big draw! Definitely money saver sin the long run.
Oh, really? I guess its because 99 cent books are more unknown authors, like you mentioned? And unknowns probably don't have the money for really great editors or publishers or anything like that. Which is a shame! Thanks for the recommendation! I will go put it up right now. :yes: It sounds like an interesting read. |
Definitely!
Yeah >< I plan on publishing like them once I get finished with my first book. It's easy and free, and helps you get noticed ^^ It would be nice if they had an editor or something that at least skimmed through the book a little lol No probs, it really was! :D |
So are the 99 cent authors often self-published, then? That's so cool!
Also, love the fact that you are a writer who wants to get a book published one day. So am I! :D |
I believe so, Amazon has something called Kindle Direct Publishing so I just assume they use that. xD
Oh cool! :D What do you like to write? I'm really into the whole young adult fantasy thing, so I write mostly that. But I'm working on something apocalyptic x3 |
Neat-o! What a great way to get recognized.
I mostly write fantasy as well, and I sort of go between adult and young adult. :yes: I sometimes try to write some pain ol' fiction, but I'm afraid that's not a strong suit of mine. Oh, apocalypse stuff, nice! How si that going for you? Have you ever read The Road by Cormac McCarthy? That's really the only truly post-apocalyptic book I've read, and I loved it. I must read more books about the same topic. |
Mhm ^^
Oh cool! Yeah I'm not the best at fiction either lol It's...not going all that well haha. Lately I've not been able to write much >w< Hmm no I don't think I have. I'll check it out though ^^ I recently read something called Hollowland, it's a 99cent book but it was about zombies and stuff. Pretty good. I love watching stuff with the whole zombie and alien invasion thing though, more than reading lol Seeing the kicking of butt is much better! 8D |
Oh, no! Well good luck getting back to writing. :) You can do it! I'm sure it will be super fantastic when it's all done with.
I cannot handle aliens at all, they're too scary for me! I'm such a big baby. :XD But zombies, zombies are cool. So I will take a look at Hollowland! Okay, I absolutely need lunch, a shower, and to put my laundry away! I do have some misgivings about leaving a baby thread instead of keeping it going, but I'll be back in an hour or so. :yes: |
Thank you very much! ^^
Really? Haha I'm the opposite! Not a huuuge fan of zombies (they scare me to be honest) but I looove aliens lol Same here actually >_< Talk to you later then! :D |
I guess it's just scary that aliens could be out there in the universe, whereas I don't think zombies will suddenly start rising from the grave. :lol: I mean they might still frighten me, but not NEARLY as much.
I am back for now! But I have not eaten lunch yet (it's almost dinner time anyway :P) and y dad will be home soon so i might vanish after a bit. |
Hey guys! I can already tell I am going to love this thread. :squee: I love books, and just finished reading A Tale of Two Cities for my homeschool teacher, which turned out to be an interesting read.
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@Iltu: Ah okay I see where you're coming from. I think about that sometimes. But then I also think that they could accidentally create something that could turn everyone into zombies. Or well, maybe not zombie zombies but...something similar xD I guess anything really could happen, huh? lol
Welcome back! ^^ I just finished my lunch, cheesy hamburger helper (chicken instead of beef xD) Whatcha having for dinner? @rain drops: Hiya :D What's that book about? |
Hey Rain, welcome! It is a pleasure to have you. :) I have never read A Tale of Two Cities, but I really would like to someday. The only Dickens I've ever read is A Christmas Carol. And that was maybe five years ago. :P
Sesshy- Yeah, like in I Am Legend! And yeah, anything could. Ought to just build and underground shelter and live there the rest of my lie. :ninja: Mmmmm, yummy. :drool: I have no idea what's for dinner yet. We'll probably either have to go grocery shopping or out, there's not a lot of food in the pantry or fridge! |
Anyone else reading the mortal instruments series? It is a great series. I am rereading city of bones right now.
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Hello! I'm so excited to see this thread. I love reading. I'm in the middle of two books right now, Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hoddar and Grim Tuesday by Garth Nix.
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Title: The Black Tattoo
Author: Sam Enthoven Genre: Young Adult Fantasy (Or my library says it is.) Plot: A boy gains powers, ends up in 'hell', and fights to save his world. Why You Love It: It goes against the 'normal' and makes you think. |
Ayreiya- I have the first book in the series but have not read it yet! I do really need to. I've heard wonderful things.
Amice- Hello, and welcome! I'm glad you are excited. :) How are they? I love Garth Nix, by the way. The Mister Monday books are (I think) the only books of his that I have not read! Thank-you, Ashtyn! I'll go put that up. It sounds like a neat concept for a book. |
It really is :)
I loved reading it! |
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