bobblybear Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I also bought two dystopian collections, one for free called Yesterday's Gone: Season One by Sean Platt and David Wright. It is 500 pages, but comes in 6 installments, all included in the free omnibus. There are 4 Seasons, 6 installments each, all 6 installments are included in each Season. I just bought the first season to try, especially because it was free and had lots of good reviews. I bought Season One back in 2012, and I'm 99% sure I've read it, but I can't find that I've reviewed it anywhere or even put it on my 'Books Read' posts. I must have read it, because it's dropped off my TBR pile, and I remember buying Season Two (which is still on my TBR pile) because I was so impressed with the first one. No idea how I've overlooked that. Clearly I have too many books. I've briefly read the synopsis and I think I remember it but I may be getting it confused with another dystopian series (I read a few of them around the same time). Totally baffled! Anyway, I hope you enjoy it, and if you review it maybe it will jog my memory. Have a great reading year in 2015! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I hope you have a wonderful reading year in 2015, Anna! You have a lot of great novels on your lists! I can't wait to see what you think of Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite. It's something else, let me tell you I've enjoyed Looking for Alaska, too, and The Radleys. And Cujo is a classic. I like it that you have such a mixed list of books Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anisia Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Happy reading in 2015! You have a few books on the TBR that I've wanted to read for a long time: - Requiem for a Dream - Choke - Paper Towns - The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Happy 2015 reading Anna! You have some great looking books on your list and no doubt I shall be adding to my wish list when following your thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 You have a lot of great novels on your lists! I can't wait to see what you think of Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite. It's something else, let me tell you I've enjoyed Looking for Alaska, too, and The Radleys. And Cujo is a classic. I like it that you have such a mixed list of books Enjoy! Thanks!! Actually Exquisite Corpse is a re read but its been a looong time, have you read any of Poppy's other stuff? Happy reading in 2015! You have a few books on the TBR that I've wanted to read for a long time: - Requiem for a Dream - Choke - Paper Towns - The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas I am quite looking forward to exploring all the new John Green I have ahead of me! Happy 2015 reading Anna! You have some great looking books on your list and no doubt I shall be adding to my wish list when following your thread. Thanks so much Alexi! I always end up adding to mine from yours too- I am looking forward to Sky of Red Poppies this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Title: The Alchemist Author: Paulo Coelho Genre: Fiction Age: Adult Pages: 192 ABANDONED 1/3/15 AT 58% Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, has dreams of pyramids and treasure. What does he have to do to get there? Assistance from a dream interpreter and an old sage, using old smooth rocks as omens to guide him through Egypt, Santiago comes to an Egyptian Oasis on his way to find his personal treasure. On the way he meets a man on his way to meet an Alchemist. That is where I stopped. It was ok. I didn't mind what I was reading, it hadn't gotten boring or anything like that, I just couldn't motivate myself to pick it up again. Edited January 5, 2015 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Title: Sand Part 1: The Belt of the Buried Gods (A Taste of Tomorrow Omnibus) Author Hugh Howey Genre: Speculative Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction Age: Adult, YA Pages: 40 Book 1 for 2015 Date: 1/5/15 The world Howey tells of is a world covered in Sand. Sand Divers dive down hundreds of meters in the Sand to pirate up stolen goods from old hidden cities. In The Belt of the Buried Gods, Part 1 of the Sand Series, a band of pirates are out to find the ultimate treasure and will attempt to use divers Palmer and Hal to discover it. Howey tells readers: This is the first of 5 parts of SAND. The full novel will be released mid-January, 2014. I believe they are best enjoyed in parts, but many may prefer to wait for the full novel. It's your choice! This was the least interesting story to me of Howey’s when I scoped out his material but- as always- was pleasantly surprised, it was so good. I look forward to reading the next installments. And man, does he know how to end a story or what?! Howey describes his dystopia as optimistic and it is. He paints beautiful, effortless worlds, filled with hope and love. I was literally on the edge of my seat for this one. I am so glad to have found Howey's work. Can be read as/ is a stand alone. Its official- I am in love! And he is only 2 years older than me?? *Swoon* Is it possible to have a crush on an author? Edited January 6, 2015 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Title: Sand Part 1: The Belt of the Buried Gods (A Taste of Tomorrow Omnibus) Author Hugh Howey Genre: Speculative Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction Age: Adult, YA Pages: 40 Book 1 for 2015 Date: 1/5/15 The world Howey tells of is a world covered in Sand. Sand Divers dive down hundreds of meters down in the Sand to pirate up stolen goods from old hidden cities. In The Belt of the Buried Gods, Part 1 of the Sand Series, a band of pirates are out to find the ultimate treasure and will attempt to use divers Palmer and Hal to discover it. Howey tells readers: This is the first of 5 parts of SAND. The full novel will be released mid-January, 2014. I believe they are best enjoyed in parts, but many may prefer to wait for the full novel. It's your choice! This was the least interested story to me of Howey’s when I scoped out his material but- as always- was pleasantly surprised, it was so good. I look forward to reading the next installments. And man, does he know how to end a story or what!? Howey describes his dystopia as optimistic and it is. He paints beautiful, effortless worlds, filled with hope and love. I was literally on the edge of my seat for this one. I am so glad to have found this mans work. Can be read as/ is a stand alone. Its official- I am in love! And he is only 2 years older than me?? *Swoon* Is it possible to have a crush on an author? I went to purchase this box set, but turns out I already had in Feb last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 I went to purchase this box set, but turns out I already had in Feb last year. The Sand one or- oh I'll just email you, I owe you one anyway lol It's good to see you around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Sand one or- oh I'll just email you, I owe you one anyway lol It's good to see you around! Thanks I just saw your email, so while I am here, it's the 11 book collection one. Will reply to your email later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm glad you enjoyed the Sand story, Anna ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks!! Actually Exquisite Corpse is a re read but its been a looong time, have you read any of Poppy's other stuff? No, only EC so far I wish to read more, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Happy reading in 2015, Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 No, only EC so far I wish to read more, though! She is fun!! I've read and re read (ok, a few times lol) Lost Souls. Plastic Jesus was also an interesting... um...choice for a story Happy reading in 2015, Anna Thanks Steve, you too! I've decided not to rate books any longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Happy reading, Anna! I look forward to all of your reviews of the dystopian stuff (and everything else, of course). I bought Season One back in 2012, and I'm 99% sure I've read it, but I can't find that I've reviewed it anywhere or even put it on my 'Books Read' posts. I must have read it, because it's dropped off my TBR pile, and I remember buying Season Two (which is still on my TBR pile) because I was so impressed with the first one. No idea how I've overlooked that. Clearly I have too many books. I've briefly read the synopsis and I think I remember it but I may be getting it confused with another dystopian series (I read a few of them around the same time). Totally baffled! I went to purchase this box set, but turns out I already had in Feb last year. You two make me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've decided not to rate books any longer I've pretty much come to that decision, too. I spent the latter part of last year looking at my earlier scores and thinking how many of them needed revising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 You two make me laugh. In my case, one of the perks of having short term memory loss! I don't know how many times I have bought two copies of the same book at different stages. It doesn't happen as often now I have a smart phone, and I can double check my GoodReads list while on the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Have a wonderful year of reading Anna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 In my case, one of the perks of having short term memory loss! I don't know how many times I have bought two copies of the same book at different stages. It doesn't happen as often now I have a smart phone, and I can double check my GoodReads list while on the hunt. Yes, I don't know where I'd be without modern technology! Well, I suppose I'd have copious amount of hand-written notes instead, but it's so much nicer being able to just tap a screen and have your entire collection at your fingertips. Even then, I still manage to occasionally double up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yes, I don't know where I'd be without modern technology! Well, I suppose I'd have copious amount of hand-written notes instead, but it's so much nicer being able to just tap a screen and have your entire collection at your fingertips. Even then, I still manage to occasionally double up! Yep, I still do as well. Sometimes it's because I found a better cover though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yep, I still do as well. Sometimes it's because I found a better cover though. That's also true. But I usually like the original cover just as much, so then I end up keeping both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I love being able to check my collection while I'm out. I used to have to print this huge list, and before modern technology I didn't have a list of my books - but back then I didn't have as many and my memory worked a lot better (also, there weren't as many books released with different covers and such). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 She is fun!! I've read and re read (ok, a few times lol) Lost Souls. Plastic Jesus was also an interesting... um...choice for a story Thanks Steve, you too! I've decided not to rate books any longer What!!!! Not rate your books, not even a good or bad. What will I do when I see a book that you have read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I don't think I could possibly not rate a book, I'm too opinionated. I knoe what Karsa means about feeling the need to revise some ratings...but still. I don't think I could stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've found it quite easy to ditch the scores - it's been quite liberating so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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