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Hunger (Gone Book 2) by Michael Grant (611 pages with excerpt) It’s been three months since Sam has been trying to keep order in the FAYZ, the dome shaped sphere that covers Perdido Beach. As hunger permeates throughout the community of some 300 kids between the ages of infant and 14, they still wonder- what happened to all the adults that disappeared at the beginning of the FAYZ? Sam, the oldest- or second oldest if you count his twin nemesis brother- in the FAYZ, struggles with the burden he has been placed under as elected Mayor by the kids and the fact that he is only 15 years old. Standing in the way of his survival and that of the community are the ever present hunger situation, vicious worm snakes, a cut off in electricity, a war breaking out between kids with powers and without, an ominous presence called Darkness, speaking wolves and battles with his evil brother. If all of this sounds like too much and is crazy, yes, it sort of sounds that way. But Grant handles it- and its vast amount of characters- extremely well. The fast moving sequel to Gone, Hunger has a great ending, sets up book 3 - Lies- and is the second in a series of six.

I agree!

Oh- that's good... isn't there some magical realism in Bone Clocks? I think that's what makes me

Wow- I've never heard of a lot of those. You must like his work- heavy praise from Claire Like Noll, I will have to look those up! Noll- great review- you've peaked my interest even more! Thanks for no spoilers!

I was hoping it would be a good introduction to Mitchell. I am afraid of The Bone Clocks

It's been very cold here too- not as cold as you, but still cold enough I had to wear two pairs of fleece leggings! I can't wait to see a picture of your first tattoo and hear about the experience. I have 8

That's on my TBR for this year, for a read a thon, I believe. It came from Noll's review For the life of me, I can not find the place you and I chatted about audiobooks, but I wanted to thank you I think I will start with the HP books, but not til later this year.

Have you seen the Amazon series of it? I watched the first episode and was very disappointed, not like the book much. Man in the High Castle was my first PKD, I will get to Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said later this year and Eye in the Sky.

There are quite a few authors I like that started out independently publishing their own work. Andy Weir began writing The Martian as a serial on his website along with several short stories. Hugh Howey became published because of his following of self publish works. And lastly, Sean Platt and David Wright were self published, developed a cult following and were published.

I'm not either, but this is about her sister's dilemma, so I think it will be interesting, based on the premise. But that's a good thing, right? I don't think that would be the book for me either. I don't really get into books where people are trying to rediscover their past, if that makes sense.

We always say that! Part of the money is supposed to go to schools, but I don't know the percentage. Also, the store that sells the winning ticket gets a small part. But ya, after taxes, it would be like, 450 million dollars. I've had such bad luck this week, I didn't think I should buy one It's been entertaining for sure! I wish you good luck in this situation We have no batteries in ours just because. They used to suggest changing out the batteries when the time changes, as then it will be done twice a year.

I find her writing so... effortless. Its so easy to read then, she just leads you along. I am not a fan of our justice system either! It will be My Sister's Keeper next month Have you read that one? I like how she changes between the trial and what actually happens. I find that if the last bits of a book are about a trial, I am ok. But I dislike John Grisham for the same reasons you said. I liked the story though, I find with Picoult, it's easy because of the switching of scenes between the courtroom and the story, it keeps me interested as its not all boring trial. What was the second book they chose? I think there is a bit of a trial in each of her books.

I hope you like it! I am a big Phillip K Dick fan, in fact, A Scanner Darkly has become one of my favorite novels. Enjoy! I'm running behind on Hunger with Gaia, but will catch up today, I am sure. The speed in which this book moves is incredible. Michael Grant handles many storylines very well.

The Pact by Jodi Picoult (481 pages) I liked this book a lot. I am lucky that the books I have read so far this year have matched or exceeded my expectations. This book, my second of Picoult’s (or third, if you include her short story, Color War) was true to the book Plain Truth, which focuses on the human emotions of tragedy. As in Plain Truth and in other Picoult novels, this book had a trial. *sigh* I have a problem with trial books. First and foremost, I find the US justice system a horrible travesty of justice. Second, I find them boring Not so with Picoult and I was able to follow along with what was going on in the trial, the first degree murder suspect, Chris Harte, defends himself in The Pact suicide of himself and his beloved soul mate, Emily. Did he kill her? Did Emily pull the trigger? Who was suicidal? Were they both? It’s a great story and one that does not bore. The trial is interspersed with scenes from Chris and Emily’s life and the night she died. The jury decides in the end, but do you agree? I did not. I also did not like the final ending, but realize its symbolism. It was a proper ending though and one that concluded the story well. I liked all the characters in this story, everyone was well represented, including Emily. I have two more Picoult’s scheduled for the year and I look forward to each. Recommended.

I photocopy mine too

Thank you for that.

I was waiting for you to come in here and site that

Maybe I should read it next

He released Blackstar on his birthday and announced he would not tour anymore. That was the last I heard, about a month ago.

I can understand that, I don't like courtroom novels just for that reason. But I think she handled it well. I'm glad you agree, I'm not the only one!

I though: I got a gift card for my birthday, so ya, I think I will try it out

Blasphemy!

This is Major Tom to Ground Control I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way And the stars look very different today...

I am in total shock. What a beautiful man.