Read A Song Of Ice And Fire 2016 discussion

Youtube book tag videos can be very fun to watch. I thought it may be fun to take that idea, alter it, and use in our group.

This is how it is done. There will be a list of book tags that fit a theme. Name a book that you have read that fits that category. Give any opinion or thoughts on that book careful to avoid spoilers.

Feel free to create book tags of your own and share them with other members.

Additional info added June 1/'16:
I hope to get one book tag up each month (around the 15th of each month) provided there is interest.

A Song of Ice and Fire Book Tag

****Please select books outside the A Song of Ice and Fire series
****no spoilers; others may not have read that book yet

1. A GAME OF THRONES
Name a book that was made into a television series or movie that you really enjoyed.

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

3. A STORM OF SWORDS
So far A Storm of Swords is the longest book in the series. Excluding ASOIAF books, what is the longest book that you have read?

4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

5. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Name a book that you read that involved either Dancing or Dragons.

6. THE WINDS OF WINTER
Readers have been waiting a long time for the release of The Winds of Winter. Name a book that you read in which you anxiously awaited its release.

Enjoy!

1. A GAME OF THRONES
Name a book that was made into a television series or movie that you really enjoyed.

The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge The book was amazing; the movie was amazing. But both were very different from each other.
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2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

The American Heiress This was decent. It was a great book in which we made fun of the characters in a buddy read.
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3. A STORM OF SWORDS
So far A Storm of Swords is the longest book in the series. Excluding ASOIAF books, what is the longest book that you have read?

Outlander I don't think it needed to be that long. I am glad I read it but I doubt I will read the rest in the series.
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4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

I really enjoyed Zoo but most people did not.
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5. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Name a book that you read that involved either Dancing or Dragons.

The Silver Linings Playbook had a lot of dancing in it. I never knew that going into it. Had I known, I doubt I would have even read it. But I ended up loving the book.
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6. THE WINDS OF WINTER
Readers have been waiting a long time for the release of The Winds of Winter. Name a book that you read in which you anxiously awaited its release.

I hate to admit it but Allegiant I loved Divergent. Insurgent was pretty good too. But Allegiant was very disappointing.

nobody want to play????

1. A GAME OF THRONES
Name a book that was made into a television series or movie that you really enjoyed.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Loooove Harry Potter!



2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

"The Return of the King" (Lord of the Rings 3) Also one of my favourites!!! ARAGOOOOOORN!!!


3. A STORM OF SWORDS
So far A Storm of Swords is the longest book in the series. Excluding ASOIAF books, what is the longest book that you have read?

The longest book I've read is "Harry Potter and the order of Phoenix". Bloomsbury publishing (956 pages long)


4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

This is a difficult question. I really enjoyed "Twilight" (Twilight 1) even thought I am not really into Vampire fiction. It has received a lot of negative criticism especially after becoming a film series. Many of my friends have read it and they hated it. I know it's not a masterpiece, but it would be a pretentious liar if I didn't admit looooooving it!


5. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Name a book that you read that involved either Dancing or Dragons.

" Rosie Dunne" by Cecelia Ahern. Another favourite! The book starts with Rosie going to the prom dance and experiencing a night that will change her life forever!

Oh this was fun!!! Did I get it right Leslie??

LENA wrote: "Oh this was fun!!! Did I get it right Leslie??"

You did it exactly right Lena. And as far as Twilight don't worry. Lots of people loved it and still do. I really cannot comment because I was not a reader when it was popular so I have never read it. My brother told me that if I dare read it he will disown me. One day I will likely bite the bullet and read it secretly. But a good friend told me to stop at that and don't read the rest of the series. What do you think?

Caprice wrote: "4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

The Casual Vacancy, JK Rowling. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews for this one, but personally I loved it...."

Thanks for mentioning this book Caprice. I have been a little afraid to try this book because of the mixed reviews. I will have to consider it.

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "LENA wrote: "Oh this was fun!!! Did I get it right Leslie??"

You did it exactly right Lena. And as far as Twilight don't worry. Lots of people loved it and still do. I really cannot comment becaus..."


I couldn't agree more with what Caprice said about the Twilight Saga. The rest of the books are not that good but I think the first book is decent, easily read and I think you will enjoy it. My friends are still mocking me for liking the books. ;)

1. A GAME OF THRONES
Name a book that was made into a television series or movie that you really enjoyed.

Pride and Prejudice.

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

The Princess Bride

3. A STORM OF SWORDS
So far A Storm of Swords is the longest book in the series. Excluding ASOIAF books, what is the longest book that you have read?

Les Miserables. It took me 2 months to finish the book.

4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.

Outlander is the most recent.

5. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Name a book that you read that involved either Dancing or Dragons.

Gone with Wind. Scarlett couldn't dance because she was a widow.

6. THE WINDS OF WINTER
Readers have been waiting a long time for the release of The Winds of Winter. Name a book that you read in which you anxiously awaited its release.

Some of Lisa See's books I couldn't wait for, but I don't usually keep up with authors or read many series.

Alex Farrand wrote: "

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

The Princess Bride..."

I really should read this. Thanks for mentioning it Alex.

♪ Leslie (aka Basesloaded32) wrote: "Alex Farrand wrote: "

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.

The Princess Bride..."

I really should read this. Thanks for mentioning it ..."

It is different than what I expected. But no problem!

Caprice wrote: "
Have you read Rowling's novels she wrote as Robert Galbraith? If so, what did you think of them? .."

Not me. Has anyone else?

Nope. I have only read the Potter series.

Same here! Only Harry Potter.

I have some more ideas for book tag themes and hope to get one book tag up each month. (I am thinking around the 15th of each month) provided you guys are interested.

These themes do not need to be A Song of Ice and Fire related at all so if you have any ideas, pop me a private message and I can do my best to help you put it together and share.

The idea is to get the discussions going and for people to share their thoughts on things they have read.

1. A GAME OF THRONES
Name a book that was made into a television series or movie that you really enjoyed.
I think I'll go with Cloud Atlas. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit, but I first watched the movie. My sister recommended it highly and I only remembered where I'd heard the title (it was in my booklist) several days after I'd watched it. I fell in love with the movie, although now that I've read the book, I have to admit that had I done it the other way around, I might not have loved it so much. It's nowhere near as complex as the original.

2. A CLASH OF KINGS
Name a book that you read that involved a character with a royal background.
The Chronicles of Amber I still haven't finished this series, the last one I read was book 4. I love the idea and find the series really enjoyable so far, although the writing itself is beyond crappy. I'm giving Zelazny the benefit of the doubt, however, since I'm reading a translation and fantasy never sounds good in Bulgarian. Unless it's Гората на призраците. All hail Zlatko Enev.

3. A STORM OF SWORDS
So far A Storm of Swords is the longest book in the series. Excluding ASOIAF books, what is the longest book that you have read?
I'm not really sure, to be honest. Maybe Хайка за вълци. This is the novel that I would classify as the most underrated Bulgarian work of literature. Most of my fellow countrymen have never even heard of it and it's never been translated into English, although it has some of the most well-developed characters I have ever read about. Between 1945 and 1989 Bulgaria was a socialist country and this novel, whose title would be translated as Wolf Hunt, tells the story of four villagers in 1965 whose lives were ruined by the regime. One winter night they organise what was supposed to be a wolf hunt, but instead turns out to be a night of bloodshed and a search not for wolves, but for revenge.

4. A FEAST FOR CROWS
A Feast for Crows is one of the least enjoyable books in the series for a lot of readers. Name a book that you liked that was not very enjoyable for several others.
Twilight is my guilty pleasure as well. I realise it's not the most profound of books, but I did enjoy reading it.

5. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Name a book that you read that involved either Dancing or Dragons.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire It had both.

6. THE WINDS OF WINTER
Readers have been waiting a long time for the release of The Winds of Winter. Name a book that you read in which you anxiously awaited its release.
Hm. I think this is the first time I've ever waited for a book, although I do have some memories of my sister and I going to the booksore several times to see if they had Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Not sure if we were waiting for it to be released, or simply in stock, though. I am, of course, also waiting for The Cursed Child.

Who, What, When, Where, Why ?????

****Please select books outside the A Song of Ice and Fire series
****no spoilers; others may not have read that book yet

WHO
Name a book that you read because of WHO wrote it, however it was not at all what you expected.
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WHAT
Name a book that you read with a major plot twist that made you say “WHAAAAAAAT?!?!?!”
*****Please be careful not to spoil for others. Use spoiler tags or just simply name the book.*****
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WHERE
Name a book that you read which took place in a country WHERE you would one day like to visit.
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WHEN
Name a book or series that you read and enjoyed WHEN you were a lot younger than you now are.
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WHY
Name a book that you read right to the end, did not enjoy, and asked yourself “WHY, WHY, WHY did I put myself through that?”
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Who, What, Where, When, Why ?????

WHO
Name a book that you read because of WHO wrote it, however it was not at all what you expected.

Can I say Forrest Gump? I didn't know who wrote it, but knew the movie. I hated the book.
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WHAT
Name a book that you read with a major plot twist that made you say “WHAAAAAAAT?!?!?!”
*****Please be careful not to spoil for others. Use spoiler tags or just simply name the book.*****

One of Sherlock Holmes books I was like WHAT, how did he solve this. Where did this dude come from? I couldn't solve it at all!
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WHERE
Name a book that you read which took place in a country WHERE you would one day like to visit.

Outlander, made me start planning to go to Scotland one day. I would say Lisa Sees novels made me want to go to China, but I don't think I will go there.
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WHEN
Name a book or series that you read and enjoyed WHEN you were a lot younger than you now are.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books or the Nancy Drew books.
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WHY
Name a book that you read right to the end, did not enjoy, and asked yourself “WHY, WHY, WHY did I put myself through that?”

Right now it is reading Little Woman. Written well, but boring.


These are soo much fun. thanks Leslie!

Oh you are very welcome Alex. I like to watch them done on youtube but I am way too embarased to do a video so I thought this may be fun instead.

RE:
-your who?
Yes you can certainly say Forrest Gump. That is interesting the book sucked.
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-your why?
Sometimes you put in so much time that you feel this must get better, this must draw me in soon. Before you know it only a hundred pages left so why not keep going? Sorry you don't like the book. I have seen that movie a lot so I had never really thought of reading it. Now I for sure have no interest in it. lol

Leslie (Basesloaded32) wrote: "Oh you are very welcome Alex. I like to watch them done on youtube but I am way too embarased to do a video so I thought this may be fun instead.

RE:
-your who?
Yes you can certainly say Forrest..."

I was really upset with Forrest Gump. lol. It sucked so much I told my dad to read it because it was so bad.

WHO
Name a book that you read because of WHO wrote it, however it was not at all what you expected.

I read Armada by Ernest Cline. It was not good! I hated it. I read it because I loved his book Ready Player One and thought it would be good too. I don't recommend Armada at all.
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WHAT
Name a book that you read with a major plot twist that made you say “WHAAAAAAAT?!?!?!”

Nobody has likely read this but these events happened in my city a few years back. I could not remember much about what had happened and when I read the book I was mind blown that this had happened right around the corner from me. To the Grave: Inside a Spectacular RCMP Sting
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WHERE
Name a book that you read which took place in a country WHERE you would one day like to visit.

Big Little Lies was set in Australia where one day I would like to visit. This is a great book if you like things like the TV show Desperate Housewives. There is a tv series or mini series or something coming out for this book too.
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WHEN
Name a book or series that you read and enjoyed WHEN you were a lot younger than you now are.

I read Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret in around Grade 5. I really did not read then at all so it was a big deal. This book made its rounds through our whole class secretly behind the boys backs. If you have read this you will understand. lol
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WHY
Name a book that you read right to the end, did not enjoy, and asked yourself “WHY, WHY, WHY did I put myself through that?”

Sorry if you liked it but City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1). I told my friends I was not enjoying it but I was told "Oh It gets better and the other books are way better keep going"...Last time I listen to them! I hated every second of it.

Alex Farrand wrote: "I was really upset with Forrest Gump. lol. It sucked so much I told my dad to read it because it was so bad.


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Kind of like when something is rotten in the fridge and you say "hey come and see how much this fridge stinks. Smell it." lol

Exactly. I had to make him bear how I felt. We both love the movie soo much. I was angry for a week or so.

Alex Farrand wrote: "Exactly. I had to make him bear how I felt. We both love the movie soo much. I was angry for a week or so."

Did he hate it too?

He said it was bad, but I don't think he got as mad as I did. Lol

Stay tuned folks.

The 15th is near and a new one is prepared.
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Mid Year Book Tag!!

*Please select books outside the A Song of Ice and Fire series
*no spoilers; others may not have read that book yet

List the books you've already read so far in 2016 under the following topics.


1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?


2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?


3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?


4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2016?


5. Biggest Disappointment?


6. Biggest Surprise?


7. Favourite New Author?


8. Newest Fictional Crush?


9. Newest Favourite Character?


10. Book That Made You Cry?


11. Book That Made You Happy?


12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?


13. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year? (Cover, not content)


14. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?

1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?
Water for Elephants
I loved that freaking book, man.


2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?
-I have not read many sequels this year so I would have to go with this one:
The Heart of Betrayal


3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?
Truly Madly Guilty


4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2016?
The Beauty of Darkness
This is out in Aug. It is book 3 of the trilogy.


5. Biggest Disappointment?
Assassin's Apprentice
I was shocked how much I hated this book.

6. Biggest Surprise?
The Selection

7. Favourite New Author?
Mary E Pearson


8. Newest Fictional Crush?
-Well I would say Samwell Tarly but that doesn't count so I will go with A. J. Fikry from the book The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry


9. Newest Favourite Character?
-Jackson Oz from Zoo
He sounds like my kind of guy - Smart and friendly.


10. Book That Made You Cry?
-Oh, nothing did this year. But the year is not yet over.


11. Book That Made You Happy?
-Nothing made me happy. I read some depressing stuff so far.


12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?
movie adapted from The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge. I waited about a year and a half for this movie to come out. It was worth the wait. I loved the movie and the book both.


13. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year? (Cover, not content)
A Court of Thorns and Roses
-nice cover but there is a bit of a problem with what follows!


14. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?
The Game of Kings. I look forward to this book so much. It is going to be a buddy read as well. If you are interested join us here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?

Have to go with Pride and Prejudice

2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?

Alice and Wonderland Through the looking Glass


3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?

Not sure.

4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2016?

Winds of Winter. At Least I have hope that It might come out this year.

5. Biggest Disappointment?

Court of Thorns and Roses. I mean I laughed and had a good time reading it, but I was hoping for better. I was tricked.


6. Biggest Surprise?

Clockwork Orange. OMGessh. Can't even describe the book.

7. Favourite New Author?

Victor Hugo. I would love to read more of his work. I am also a huge fan of Jane Austen.

8. Newest Fictional Crush?

Have to say Mr. Darcy or Jamie from Outlander. LOL

9. Newest Favourite Character?

Hugh Glass in the Revenant was pretty cool. Or Charlie from Flowers of Algeron

10. Book That Made You Cry?

Little Women, and the Hunger Games.

11. Book That Made You Happy?

Alice and Wonderland. For how short this book is I absolutely love it.

12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?

Me before You.


13. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year? (Cover, not content)

Red Queen or Court of Thorns and Roses

14. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?

Game of Kings.

Alex Farrand wrote: "1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?

Have to go with Pride and Prejudice"

I am really looking forward to reading this one. I thought it was a huge book but I saw it at Coles and was all "Pffffff, I am
Reading 1000 page books now. This little sucker?" I didn't realize it was just over 300 pages. (My pocketbook anyway)

For 13 (beautiful cover) I have to give an honorable mention to
Because I hated book 1, I donated it with no plans to read it. It is book 3. The cover is so pretty but that wasn't enough to keep the book.

Pride and prejudice is great. It is a re-read for me.

Lol books that are under 1000pages is nothing. A breeze after gone with the wind, this series and Les mis.

1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?
Highly recommended.

2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?
I love the Hunger Games trilogy!

3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?
Not anything particular..

4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2016?
Can't wait!

5. Biggest Disappointment?
Sooooo confusing..So boring. So hard to follow.

6. Biggest Surprise?
Scariest book ever...

7. Favourite New Author?
M.J. Arlidge

8. Newest Fictional Crush?
William Traynor from the book: But deep down it's always going to be Edward Cullen (Twilight) ;)

9. Newest Favourite Character?
Peeta Mellark from the book:

10. Book That Made You Cry?
Heartbreaking...

11. Book That Made You Happy?
Revisiting the world of Harry Potter will A L W A Y S make me happy!

12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?
Does it have to be a new movie? Because I don't have one. But I watched the Hunger Games and they have done a fantastic job!!

13. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year? (Cover, not content)
If you are a fun of psychological thrillers that's the cover you're looking for.

14. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?
Don't ask.. My list is huge. I'll go with THE GAME OF KINGS too!

LENA wrote: "1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?
Highly recommended.

2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?
I love the Hu..."

Lena I am so mad I never read Me Before You before going to the movie. The only reason I went to the movie was because of Danerys! I loved the movie so much.

Yes, the movie was amazing! Emilia was excellent! I suggest you read it anyway... You already know the story but as usual there are some parts that were not included in the film. And there is always the second bookAfter You

Nobody else want to play?

Mid Year Book Tag!!

*Please select books outside the A Song of Ice and Fire series
*no spoilers; others may not have read that book yet

List the books you've already read so far in 2016 under the following topics.


1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2016?


2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2016?


3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?


4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2016?


5. Biggest Disappointment?


6. Biggest Surprise?


7. Favourite New Author?


8. Newest Fictional Crush?


9. Newest Favourite Character?


10. Book That Made You Cry?


11. Book That Made You Happy?


12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?


13. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year? (Cover, not content)


14. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?

Leslie (Basesloaded32) wrote: "nobody want to play????"

Hey, I just found this thread and it looks fun but too much copy & paste for my cell phone - I will definitely do this on my laptop!

*Please select books outside the A Song of Ice and Fire series
*no spoilers; others may not have read that book yet

Social Media Book Tag

Twitter- Your favorite shortest book.

Facebook- A book everybody pressured you into reading.

Tumblr- A book you read before it was cool.

MySpace- A book you don’t remember whether you liked or not.

Instagram- A book that was so beautiful you had to take a picture of it.

Youtube- A book you wish would be turned into a movie.

Goodreads- A book you recommend to everyone.

Skype- A book with characters that you wish you could talk to instead of just reading about.

Any takers?

Social Media Book Tag

Twitter- The Little Prince 83 pages long! I've read it over 10 times.. I will always love it!

Facebook- Fifty Shades of Grey I must be the only person in the world who hated this.. I'm really not into that stuff.. :/

Tumblr- Unfortunately I've never done that.. Wish I could. It would be cool to be one of the first reviewers. But only best sellers make it to the Greek bookstores..

MySpace- I may forget what the story is about but I never forget the impression I was left with.

Instagram- The Return of the King

Youtube- Aaah many options here: The Eight, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two, Kindred, The Diary of a Young Girl, The Left Hand of God

Goodreads- The Diary of a Young Girl We owe it to people like Anna to read about them.

Skype- Harry Potter Boxset So many characters I wish I could talk to!

Btw great job Leslie! I love your book tag games!

LENA wrote: "Btw great job Leslie! I love your book tag games!"

Thanks Lena!

You know I think I did see an Anne Frank movie years ago. Maybe it was a made for tv movie but pretty sure there is one floating out there.

Twitter- Mice of Men. Such a great short book.

Facebook- 1984. Ronald said it was great and he kept bothering me about it.

Tumblr- I have no idea. I am always late in the game. Me before You i read way before it was thought to be a movie, but I don't know.

MySpace- Some of Shakespearse books.

Instagram- I was excited for Court of Thorns and Roses. Loved the cover.

Youtube- Night Circus, that would be sweet.

Goodreads- Pride and Prejudice or the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Skype- Pride and Prejudice.

Twitter- Your favorite shortest book.
----I am with Alex with Of Mice and Men. I think a re-read needs to happen with it.

Facebook- A book everybody pressured you into reading.
----The Walking Dead Compendium 1. I was told I was not really TWD fan because I had never read the comics. So I read 1 and 2


Tumblr- A book you read before it was cool.
----I don't have much for this one so I guess The Revenant. I read it quite a while before people realized it was going to be a movie.

MySpace- A book you don’t remember whether you liked or not.
----I have no answer for this.

Instagram- A book that was so beautiful you had to take a picture of it.
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Youtube- A book you wish would be turned into a movie.
----Definitely Legend by Marie Lu

Goodreads- A book you recommend to everyone.
----


Skype- A book with characters that you wish you could talk to instead of just reading about.
----Water for Elephants. (Jakob Jankowski)

Leslie (Basesloaded32) wrote: "Twitter- Your favorite shortest book.
----I am with Alex with Of Mice and Men. I think a re-read needs to happen with it.

I could re-read Mice of Men too. Broke my heart for 100 pages.