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It does depend a lot on the book I've just finished, but yes same here!
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Really enjoying my holiday and lack on Internet (mostly!) - currently reading "The Hundred-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. I can't yet decide what I think about it, it's sort of funny but serious in the same time? Looking forward to see where it goes.
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To keep just in case.
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Currently Reading:
I'm using the Goodreads rating system:
1/5 - didn't like it
2/5 - it was ok
3/5 - liked it
4/5 - really liked it
5/5 - it was amazing
Books Read - 2016
1. "The Hundred-Year-Old-Man Who Climber Out of the Window and Disappeared" - Jonas Jonasson, 4/5
2. "A Little Life" - Hanya Yanagihaha, 5/5
3. "The Apprentice" - Tess Gerritsen, 4/5
4. "Outlander" - Diana Gabaldon, 4/5
5. "My Life on the Road" - Gloria Steinem, 4/5
6. "The Maze Runner" - James Dashner, 5/5
7. "The Scorch Trials" - James Dashner, 4/5
8. "The Death Cure" - James Dasher, 4/5
9. "A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the aftermath of the Columbine tragedy" - Sue Klebold
10. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" - J.K. Rowling, 3/5
11. "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" - Gabrielle Zevin, 5/5
12. "Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death" - James Runcie, 4/5
13. "Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness" - Scott Jurek4/5
14. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" - J.K. Rowling, 5/5 (audiobook)
15. "American Gods" - Neil Gaiman, 4/5
16. "Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night" - James Runcie, 5/5
17. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" - J. K. Rowling, 3/5
18. "1984" - George Orwell, 5/5
Books Read 2017
Spoiler1."Knots and Crossed" - Ian Rankin, 5/5
2. “Lion” – Saroo Brierley, 5/5
3. “Murphy’s Boy” – Torey Hayden, 4/5
4. “When Breath Becomes Air” – Paul Kalanithi, 5/5
5. “Deal Breaker” – Harlan Coben, 5/5
6. “Drop Shot” – Harlan Coben, 5/5
7. “Fade Away” – Harlan Coben, 5/5
8. “Back Spin” – Harlan Coben, 4/5
9. "The No Spend Year: How I spent less and lived more" - Michelle Mcgagh, 4/5
10. "The One" - John Marrs, 4/5
11. "Turtles All The Way Down" - John Green, 4/5
Books Read 2018
Spoiler1. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" - J.K. Rowling, 5/5
2. "Glass Houses" - Rachel Caine, 5/5
3. "Sa alergi sau sa mori. Jurnalul unui campion" - Killian Jornet, 5/5
4. "A Little Life" - Hanya Yanagihaha, 5/5
5. "The Kicking the Bucket List" - Cathy Hopkins, 4/5
6. "One False Move" - Harlan Coben, 4/5
7. "Shine: Rediscovering Your Energy, Happiness and Purpose" - Andy Cope, 4/5
8. "Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be" - Rachel Hollis, 5/5
9. "The Final Detail" - Harlan Coben, 5/5
10. "The Bad Christian's Manifesto: Reinventing God" - Dave Tomlinson, 4/5
11. "This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor" - Adam Kay, 5/5
12. "Darkest Fear" - Harlan Coben, 5/5
13. "The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness" - Dave Ramsey, 3/5
Books Read 2019
Spoiler1. "Cavalerii florii de cires" - Constantin Chirita, 5/5
2. "Orphan X" - Gregg Hurwitz, 4/5
3. "The Nowhere Man" - Gregg Hurwitz, 4/5
4. "The Hunt for Red October" - Tom Clancy, 4/5
5. "Hellbent" - Gregg Hurwitz, 4/5
6. "The Kite Runner" - Khaled Hosseini, 5/5
7. "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing" - Marie Kondo, 4/5
8. "Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics" - Tim Marshall, 5.5
9. "Reasons to Stay Alive" - Matt Haig, 4/5
Books Read 2020
Spoiler1. "Promise Me" - Harlan Coben, 4/5
2. "Killing Floor" - Lee Child, 4/5
3. "The Big Nine" - Amy Webb, 3/5
4. "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" - Gail Honeyman, 5/5
5. "Assassin's Apprentive" - Robin Hobb, 5/5
6. "Northanger Abbey" - Jane Austen, 3/5
7. "Haikyu!!", vol. 1 - Haruichi Furudate, 5/5
8. "Tokyo Ghoul", vol 1. - Sui Ishida, 5/5
9. "Becoming" - Michelle Obama, 5/5
Books Read 2021
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The worst year for reading in a very long time! I'm not impressed with myself at all - 2016 will have way less TV shows (so addictive!) and more books.
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Thank you for setting up the dates! I really want to do even part of the January one since I'll be on flights - perfect time to read a lot.
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I love the 12 Days of Kindle, picked up quite a few this morning.
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Here's my progress for yesterday:
Saturday 04-07-2015
35 mins, 224 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Jolanda, Dochter van de Zwarte Piraat (Jolanda, La Figlia Del Corsaro Nero)
1h, 384 pages, Geronimo Stilton - De Avonturen van Koning Arthur (La Avventure di Re Artù)
55 mins, 243 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Fantasia 8: Fantasia VIII (Ottavo Viaggio Nel Regno Della Fantasia)
Total: 2h 30 mins, 851 pages
I 'only' managed two and a half books, finishing off Fantasia VIII this morning. I only read for 2 and a half hours yesterday. It was so hot I decided to go swimming instead. I did enjoy that a lot though (as well as my reading)
.So far I've been enjoying my reading, I hope to read some more later today but we'll see as I've been feeling tired.
Good reading day!
So many people participating!
I read 217 pages of The Last Leaves Falling today, finishing it off. Excellent book, not without flaws, but a beautiful read.
I plan to finish Heorot today and hopefully start a new thriller, maybe Unraveling Oliver.
Total so far: 908 pages. Woo, I've not only beaten my last Readathon count of 727, but I'm gonna break 1000!
1000, that's awesome!
Managed a grand total of 0 pages yesterday
, though I`m now up to date with the newspapers ( I was behind on 8 days of papers, and it`s paper recycling this week... ). 
I would say anything counts for reading
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I managed to read a bit more of The Shadow of the Wind but then I got totally distracted by fanfiction for the rest of Sunday
I had a bad cold all weekend and only Harry Potter could make me feel better 
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I'm partly in too! Couldn't do Friday at all (work etc.) but I've been reading all morning; hoping to finish some books today/tomorrow.
So far I'm almost done with Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris which I started ages ago.
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Love TNG! Wil Wheaton was also one of my TV crushes.
I'm also a die-hard Battlestar Galactica fan, both old and new. It's good to find a kindred spirit out there.
Excellent, good to know I'm not alone here
With all this talk, I feel like re-watching some of these shows a bit.
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Wow, I certainly wasn't expecting people to be so into this book and start a discussion
I've enjoyed what I've seen of TBBT, but I have a soft spot for TNG because it was probably the first TV show I ever watched...and I do like sci-fi shows quite a bit. As far as genres go, I think I probably like TNG more. Oh, Battlestar Galactica anyone? Anyone?...anyone?
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I hadn't realised he was in The Big Bang Theory! I've only watched it on and off over the years, I might have to find the episodes he's in. He doesn't mention it at all in the book, but that's because the book stops very far back, just as he starts gaining his "better known" status again.
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2. "Just a Geek" by Wil Wheaton
Goodreads Description
Wil Wheaton has never been one to take the conventional path to success. Despite early stardom through his childhood role in the motion picture "Stand By Me," and growing up on television as Wesley Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Wil left Hollywood in pursuit of happiness, purpose, and a viable means of paying the bills. In the oddest of places, Topeka, Kansas, Wil discovered that despite his claims to fame, he was at heart "Just a Geek."
In this bestselling book, Wil shares his deeply personal and difficult journey to find himself. You'll understand the rigors, and joys, of Wil's rediscovering of himself, as he comes to terms with what it means to be famous, or, ironically, famous for once having been famous. Writing with honesty and disarming humanity, Wil touches on the frustrations associated with his acting career, his inability to distance himself from Ensign Crusher in the public's eyes, the launch of his incredibly successful web site, wilwheaton.net, and the joy he's found in writing. Through all of this, Wil shares the ups and downs he encountered along the journey, along with the support and love he discovered from his friends and family.The stories in "Just a Geek" include: Wil's plunge from teen star to struggling actorDiscovering the joys of HTML, blogging, Linux, and web designThe struggle between Wesley Crusher, Starfleet ensign, and Wil Wheaton, author and bloggerGut-wrenching reactions to the 9-11 disasterMoving tales of Wil's relationships with his wife, step-children, and extended familyThe transition from a B-list actor to an A-list author
Wil Wheaton--celebrity, blogger, and geek--writes for the geek in all of us. Engaging, witty, and pleasantly self-deprecating, "Just a Geek" will surprise you and make you laugh.Personal Note
A while ago (a few years now) I started following some of the Youtube community more closely, especially 2-3 bloggers. Through them I learned about Wil Wheaton and then realised he was one of my first TV crushes, Wesley, from Star Trek! I bought his book ages ago and finally got around to reading it, after following his blog for a long time. I already knew how down to earth he is and very much not a Hollywood celebrity. What I didn't know is how much he struggled with his role in Star Trek, and what followed him leaving the show. By the time I started reading his blog, he was already established as a writer in the online community, so this book gave me an insight on how things were before. I liked the honesty, and sometimes I disliked his dislike for his role in Star Trek...but in the end he puts the past to rest.
Would I recommend this book? If you were a fan of the show, or Wesley even for a little...or if you've followed his writing, then yes, I do.
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It's definitely worth the read, I hope the rest of the series is as good too
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You've read a few books this year that have been on my list for ages - I definitely need to pick up To Kill A Mockingbird faster!
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I've been on holiday for a week, and because I didn't have space to pack books (except my school ones of course...) I only have my Kindle. So although I was almost done with The Shadow of the Wind, I've had to read something else here.
1. Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Goodreads Description
In a faraway land where members of the royal family are named for the virtues they embody, one young boy will become a walking enigma.
Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal 'person of dubious parentage', cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility.
So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin.Personal Note
I was recommended this book by a close friend who knows what genres I most like. It was great! Dragged a bit at the start I thought, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. It's the first part of the Farseer Trilogy, and I'll definitely get the next book. It's in the type of fantasy world/era that I love, it has magic, I liked the main character - just the type of book I enjoy
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Happy reading in 2015!
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I've never seen the book jar idea - love the book box!
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I couldn't get into the show because I'd read the books first. It was very good, I just preferred the books and had my own images in my head about the characters etc. Plus it felt a bit redundant since I already knew what would happen
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I finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and am about to start Order of the Phoenix
I'm thinking of doing a re-read (yet again) of the books
Nah, it must be part of the expedience to find out ourselves that Paulo Coelho's books can be a load of 
!!! This made me laugh
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Is it very evil of me to wish your friend would just leave so you could read more
Nah, friends are important. 
Haha, she did come all the way from Romania to visit me so being social was good! But I can read now
I hope you have a great reading year, Anisia. I loved Shadow of the Wind. I really need to get around to reading the prequel to SotW (The Angel's Game).
Oh, now I'm confused - I bought SotW and another book with it but thought it was a sequel not a prequel...oh no!
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Have a good reading year! I like your rule about not forcing yourself to finish books you don't like...I would really benefit for this too.
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I hope you have a great reading year in 2015! And I really hope you're continuing to enjoy The Shadow of the Wind...
I am, yes! I have a friend visiting, so no much reading being done, but still read a few pages. It's really good, and one of those unpredictable books that I have no idea where it's going.
Wishing you a great reading year in 2015, Mona
Thanks!
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Thanks, Mona
! It's quite surprising, the English section in my library isn't that big, and there aren't many science-fiction books in the library (it's not that popular a genre in book shops either), so I was very surprised to have found this. I hope you find it and like it if / when you read it .Will let you know when I read it!
I've had to stay away from the library lately, or I'll get banned...never quite make it in time with the books as every time I decide to return them after work the library is closed. So I'll need to get it on the Kindle I think!
Mona's Around The World Challenge
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212. United States of America - "The Martian" by Andy Weir, 5/5
Loved it and really wanted to read it before watching the movie - I thought it had the perfect amount of drama, humour and tech language; definitely my kind of book!
Now 4/224 in the challenge.