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Thanks Brian and Alexistar! Alexistar, what an awesome challenge you're doing! Well, what's your favourite genres? I'll think about some recommendations for you! Those are great readings! I got amazed with The Host! It's so different from Twilight, it doesn't even seem the same author! *_* And I'm a Meg Cabot big fan, so almost everything by her I love! Especially these more adult books =))))

Hey Peacefield, thanks! My favorite genres are under fiction: romance, young adult and fantasy. My favorite authors are (so many!!),..: Gena Showalter, Cecelia Ahern, Jennifer Echols \o/

Hi! The books by Jim Butcher you have read are from The Dresden Files series?

Thank you, people!

hahaahhahaha thank you very much! ^^ Thank you! Well, Ape House was my first Sara Gruen's book, so it was surprising. I liked her writing and her story's development very much. It has two different characters and perspectives and my only complaint about the book was that I thought the characters would have more time together, as a team, working on the same objective. It's moving sometimes and has a big social criticism. I gave a 4-stars rating (:

Thanks! I read the synopsis of Girl Meets Boy, it's seems very interesting! (:

I haven't read the whole series yet, but I read first book a bit (five chapters, I guess) and it didn't amazed me at all~ The writing is poor. The author doesn't make a statement without being confusing. I guess the big thing around this book is the marketing from Twilight. The fact that was a Twi fanfiction before somehow got a lot of attention. The thing is, the author couldn't improve her writing from fanfiction level to novel level. Also, the erotic content is... I don't know, new? a tabboo? the only way to get attention? I read a LOT of erotica books - the ones that aren't afraid/ashamed to be called erotica - and this book has the MOST RIDICULOUS way of talking about sex

I liked the film very much, but the book is waaaaaaaay better. For me, one of the best scenes in the book is when Katniss gets the mockingjay pin, and the way they did it on the film was lame! Also, the trailer and the promotional things shows the film way more romantic than it is in reality.

Hey! Thanks for the welcome! From your read-list, I've read 2 books: both from Stephanie Plum's series! I've been meaning to read Jenny Downham's Before I Die -- I already have You Against Me by her and heard a LOT of great comments about her writing! And I'd also like to read The Catcher in the Rye, but I really don't know when I'm going to. There's a "Girl Meets Boy" in your wishlist... Who's the author? I don't know other books from your lists =( Happy read-year! \o/

Hi all! I hope you don't get bored reading this, because most of my books were read in Portuguese (Brazilian). I'm trying to read more english books this year (it's easier with a kindle)! EN: Read in English | PT: Read in Portuguese (Brazil) | BR: Brazilian author | K: kindle book ★ = didn't like it at all ★★ = it's bad, but it could be saved ★★★ = it's okay ★★★★ = it's very good ★★★★★ = it's awesome ☆ = half star [♥] = favorite Read 2012 Amy and Roger's Epic Detour, by Morgan Matson EN ★★★★★ Neon Azul, by Eric Novello PT | BR ★★★★★ Marina, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón PT ★★★★★ Ape House, by Sara Gruen PT ★★★★ Juliet Immortal, by Stacey Jay PT ★★★☆ Midnight Awakening, by Lara Adrian PT ★★★★ The Brightest Star in the Sky, by Marian Keyes PT ★★★★★ Dark Prince, by Christine Feehan PT ★★☆ A Visit from the Goon Squad, by Jennifer Egan PT ★★★★☆ The Host, by Stephenie Meyer PT ★★★★★ [♥] Something Blue, by Emily Giffin PT ★★★★★ Reckless, by Cornelia Funke PT ★★★★☆ Delirium, by Lauren Oliver EN ★★★★★ [♥] The Iron King, by Julie Kagawa PT ★★★★☆ A Maldição da Rainha do Rock, by Mathilda Kóvak PT | BR ★★★ Lover Avenged, by J.R. Ward PT ★★★★★ [♥] So Much Closer, by Susane Colasanti EN ★★★★★ [♥] Garota Replay, by Tammy Luciano PT | BR ★★★★ Size 12 is Not Fat, by Meg Cabot PT ★★★★ Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer PT ★★★★★ Storm Front, by Jim Butcher PT ★★★★ Halfway to the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost PT ★★★★★ [♥] Shatter Me, by Tahereh Mafi PT ★★★★★ Hate List, by Jennifer Brown PT ★★★★★ Perdida, by Carina Rissi PT | BR | K ★★★★★ [♥] The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton EN ★★★★★ The Immortal Rules, by Julie Kagawa EN | K ★★★★★ Overprotected, by Jennifer Laurens EN | K ★★☆ Stuck with You, by Trish Jensen EN | K ★★★★★ [♥] I've Got your Number, by Sophie Kinsella EN | K ★★★★★ Will Grayson, Will Grayson, by John Green and David Levithan EN | K ★★★★★ Free Falling, by Debra Webb EN | K ★★★★ Sete Minutos no Paraíso, by Rafaella Vieira PT | BR | K ★★★★ The Selection, by Kiera Cass EN | K ★★★★★

Hi! "Forbidden" is on my to-read-list, but I've already heard great things about it! It's very very emotional and can lead you to a whole new way of thinking about love. Of course, keep your mind open, it's not the easiest book to read (: Oh please, believe in every buzz you ever heard about John Green. He's marvelous. I haven't read TFiOS yet - although I'm dying to - but I've already read two books by Green and both are favourites of mine. This one is an all-crying kind of book *-* If you like dystopias and fantasy, there are great possibilities for you to like Hunger Games. I think you can enjoy even more than children if you see the more than just a dystopic adventure. A lot of social issues is debated subtly among the pages, it's very interesting to see. It's not just an action book, it's way more than that. And please, don't read it as if it was a romance novel (as the trailer and the film presents).

Hey guys! I'm Mariana, from Brazil. Nice to meet you all! I'm a bookworm blogger, so I guess I'll have a lot of fun around here! =o)