Ay, eventually started on a new book a few days ago, it's a debate-ish book against the use of nuclear power (in Swedish). Actually less dry and more interesting than it sounds, especially if you like the author. I guess the title could be roughly translated as "An extremely expensive and fatal way of heating up water" or something. Really good so far!
So What Are You Reading?
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Chicha
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I recently read To Selena, With Love by Chris Perez. It was adorable and yet so tragic. (For those who don’t know, Selena was one of the most beloved Latina singers who was murdered by an obsessive fan at the height of her career.) By reading this book, I could tell the authenticity from the film. In many ways, it felt like you were revisiting several scenes in the movie. Chris painted a beautiful picture of Selena’s life. It was well worth reading. I also recommend the film, it’s really endearing. I recently rewatched it and it still holds up well.
tiffanistarr
you’re on your own kid
Oh gosh I love that movie! My Spanish teacher back in high school had us watch this movie multiple times and she'd just sit at her desk and cry. "it's a bustier dad" is one of my favorite lines from that movie. I'll have to look into this book!!
Anyways,
Since storm chase season is coming up I'm reading a new release called The Man Who Caught The Storm which is about one of my role models Tim Samara's who was an absolute legend. Sadly he, his son Paul, and one of his chase partners Carl Young died in the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado May 31st 2013. This book is really just incredibly researched and so well written. It's a perfect mix between science and just complete and total fascination. It really delves inside Tim's life and honors him for being such an incredible chaser and hero. If you're a weather enthusiast or a chaser or someone who's grown up in Tornado Alley and has lived through these things it's worth a read!
TheGreatBrain
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I'm reading Heidi. I like reading the old classics.
I don't read too much anymore (sadly) recently I was reading Duma Key (Stephen King), and I really got into it, I was reading it while I was in hospital though, I've been trying to find somewhere to buy it so I can finish it, but no luck just yet. I really should start reading more again.
Imbri
Resident Night Mare
I just started the new Comey book, and I've got Jane Bites Back, an old favorite (Jane Austen is a vampire who owns a small bookstore) on my Kindle.
It's taken me two months but I finally sat down and got through the remaining 300pgs this morning. Loved it, and think everyone should read it, but I found it a very heavy read. Think I need a light romance next to balance things out.
Finished this just now, and yes it was really interesting. Should be say unless you really like the author and/or is against nuclear power and energy you'd probably find it really dry.
Started on The Aesthetics of Resistance(vol. 1) by Peter Weiss though, and yeah I think I've read most odd stuff and then I find this. Pretty weird but I love it so far.
Also physical books rule, if anything I hate reading digitally unless it's more than a few pages for school or stuff. And since I work with used physical books daily I appreciate them even more.
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I'm digital all the way. I only pick up physical books now if they're cheaper. e.g. I'm waiting on a full set of The Mortal Instruments that I purchased for ?12; digitally they would have cost me ?35.80.
I'm on a YA kick lately. I read Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas over Thurs/Friday and immediately ordered a preowned copy of the sequel Crown of Midnight off the Amazon Marketplace as soon as I finished it.
I'm on a YA kick lately. I read Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas over Thurs/Friday and immediately ordered a preowned copy of the sequel Crown of Midnight off the Amazon Marketplace as soon as I finished it.
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Fair beans, I just don't like having it all digital on a screen not being able to, hold it or read it "in real life"... Idk I've always been a bookworm and loved buying physical books, so yeah.
And yeah I work-practice at a second hand store and we carry loads of odd books so I can get them real cheap.
And yeah I work-practice at a second hand store and we carry loads of odd books so I can get them real cheap.
Imbri
Resident Night Mare
I tend to fall on both sides of the fence, when it comes to physical or e-book. There are some that I prefer to get physical copies of - an ongoing series, collector's editions, or craft books. Anything that might be picture-heavy is better as a physical book.
When it comes to just a novel to read and pass the time, I am as likely to reach for my Kindle as for the bookshelf. I have a little over 500 books on my Kindle, and it's easy to access them.
When it comes to just a novel to read and pass the time, I am as likely to reach for my Kindle as for the bookshelf. I have a little over 500 books on my Kindle, and it's easy to access them.
BambieTheMayor
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Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson. It's wonderful so far.
Raided my parents book collection yesterday. Most of it has been in storage for over a decade and there are literally hundreds of books out there. I only made it partially through one box but managed to find plenty that looked good. Started off with A Game of Thrones as it's been the top of my to-buy pile for a while and only a hundred pages in and loving it.
Imbri
Resident Night Mare
Raided my parents book collection yesterday. Most of it has been in storage for over a decade and there are literally hundreds of books out there. I only made it partially through one box but managed to find plenty that looked good. Started off with A Game of Thrones as it's been the top of my to-buy pile for a while and only a hundred pages in and loving it.
Nice haul!
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