David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

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Irene wrote: "I'm listening to and reading and "

I loved Firefight!

Elora wrote: "Started and had to stop. It's so good I want to read it with my 10 year old. Now I just have to wait until she finishes the beast she's currently reading...[bookc..."

I love Harriet the Spy! It was my favorite book when I was in like third grade. Re-read it last year (it was actually for a class I was taking, haha) and still really enjoyed it. :)

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@David - I really need to read Salt to the Sea! I keep hearing such great things about it.

@Harlee - Aw, sorry you haven't been able to get into it. :( From what I remember, it took me a little w..."

It is AMAZING in so many ways. So sad, so amazing, so perfect.

Started on audio.

Finished which I loved, and also my reread of which I loved!

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Irene wrote: "I'm listening to and reading and "

I love Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" books!

I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy, and then read both The Mystery at Lilac Inn and Claudia and the Bad Joke. Plus, I started Kristy and the Walking Disaster, which I ended up finishing early this morning because I couldn't sleep. I also read The Empress' New Gowns today.

Now I'm about to start reading Legend of The East Road.

"Had" to make a detour down the book aisle at Costco yesterday (which is something I rarely allow myself to do). I came away with this beauty Ever since my GR friend (Ashley Hufflepuff Kitten) mentioned the Hamilton musical and I happened to see the music on the prime music app that evening, I've had Hamilton Fever!
So excited to sink my teeth into this book!

Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy, and then read both [book:The Mystery at Lilac I..."

Oh my goodness! What a trip down memory lane you took me on! I loved Nancy Drew (and Hardy Boys, Judy Bolton, Trixie Belden, etc.) when I was in grade school, and I devoured the Babysitter's Club books in jr. high (the summer camp special was my absolute favorite--I was always checking that out of the library!)

I loved the summer camp one too, Elora!! Poor Stacey!!!

Elora wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy, and then read both [book:The M..."

I'd never read them before. I got excited about reading the Nancy Drew and Baby-Sitters Club books last year when we were discussing books we remember reading and loving as kids, and everyone was saying how much they loved those. Now I'm grabbing the odd book from time to time. I'm enjoying both, but I like the Baby-Sitters Club books best.

Victoria wrote: "Elora wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy, and then read bo..."

Who is your favorite baby-sitter, Victoria? I liked Dawn best, but Kristy was a close second :) And I loved Kristy and the Walking Disaster, that's a fun one!

I liked Mary-Anne (probably cuz she was so quiet--I was PAINFULLY shy as a child) and Kristy too.

Victoria wrote: "Elora wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy, and then read bo..."

I looved the babysitters club.
my fave was mary anne.

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Elora wrote: "I liked Mary-Anne (probably cuz she was so quiet--I was PAINFULLY shy as a child) and Kristy too."

I was also very shy as a child. The reason, I think, I loved Kristy, because she was everything I wasn't. (Except bossy, those who knew me best could tell you when I let my guard down, I do tend to get bossy!)

I really admired Dawn's independence and individuality. Plus, she was the "new girl", moving from a big city to a small little town, which I totally understand.

Sky wrote: "I'm trying to read "

Any good? I still haven't read the second book yet.

I'm currently reading , about halfway through and its pretty good. Not sure where its going yet but that's Mary Kubica does best!

I'm also doing a re-read of and thoroughly enjoying that! I've so missed the snark that goes on with Chaol and Celaena! I'm planning to re-read CoM and then continue on with HoF and QoS for the first time before EoS releases!

Jenny wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Elora wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Prophecy,..."

I like Kristy and Dawn, but I think Claudia is my favourite, because I like how she's not afraid to be herself and have her own style, regardless of how others feel about it. I think my order of preference for my favourites would go Claudia, Kristy, Dawn.

Jenny wrote: "I was also very shy as a child. The reason, I think, I loved Kristy, because she wa..."

Those are the things that make me put Kristy and Dawn as my second and third favourites.

Victoria wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Elora wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I got the quiet day with my Kindle I'd been hoping for yesterday, so I finished reading [book:Bentwhistle the Dragon in A Twisted Proph..."

Claudia is probably my 3rd favorite as well. Back when the series was its in heyday, there was a contest for readers to write a short essay on their favorite baby-sitter (for some kind of prize.) At the time, Stacey was the most popular.

Elora wrote: ""Had" to make a detour down the book aisle at Costco yesterday (which is something I rarely allow myself to do). I came away with this beauty Ever since my GR f..."

I got from the library last week, can't wait to read it! I think this may be one book I may have to own. The soundtrack is on Spotify, but I haven't listened to it yet!

Finished A Gathering of Shadows and just about wanted to throw it across the room. That ending! GAH! Now I'm reading The Winner's Curse, which is turning out to be a quick read.

Jenny wrote: "Elora wrote: ""Had" to make a detour down the book aisle at Costco yesterday (which is something I rarely allow myself to do). I came away with this beauty Ever..."

Oh fun! I'm 30th on the list for my library, so it'll be awhile before I get to it. You totally should listen to it when you get a chance. :)

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Catherine wrote: "Finished A Gathering of Shadows and just about wanted to throw it across the room. That ending! GAH! Now I'm reading The Winner's Curse, which is turning out to be a quick read."

LOL, I had the same feeling when I finished that book. What an evil cliffhanger!

Nancy wrote: "I am reading ."

YES! One of my favorites by him. Still like Stardust the best, but Neverwhere is fantastic!

I've finally decided to start listening to the audio book of - so pleased to hear that David Tennant is the narrator! :)

I started and finished which was great for summer reading by the pool! Nothing too deep :)

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I just started . It's definitely different than anything I have ever read before so I'm still on the fence.
If anyone has read this series I would love to hear your opinion.

Aliza wrote: "I just started . It's definitely different than anything I have ever read before so I'm still on the fence.
If anyone has read this series I would love to ..."

I love that series, but it takes some getting used to yes.

Jenny wrote: "Sky wrote: "I'm trying to read "

Any good? I still haven't read the second book yet."

I still don't know how I feel about it. I liked the second one a lot more than the first one. And this one so far isn't too bad but it's taking me a long time to get through it.

Lauren wrote: "I've finally decided to start listening to the audio book of - so pleased to hear that David Tennant is the narrator! :)"

Yay! Those books are so cute. :D I still need to finish the series.

Aliza wrote: "I just started . It's definitely different than anything I have ever read before so I'm still on the fence.
If anyone has read this series I would love to ..."

This series is just HILARIOUS!! Don't take anything too seriously, its all tongue-in-cheek humor! Takes a bit of getting used to (like English humor for example), but once you do its so funny!

thanks @Oda and @Jenny. I'm excited to move forward with it.

Aliza wrote: "I just started . It's definitely different than anything I have ever read before so I'm still on the fence.
If anyone has read this series I would love to ..."

I read the first one because I loved the adult series that is a companion to it but only thought it was ok. Did you read the Parasol Protectorate series? I think that helps the enjoyment factor.

I finished today. gawd..did NOT care for that AT ALL.
woill bw going back to my reread of now.

I just finished and I loved it!! I might start Half the World next or maybe try to continue The Scorpio Races.

Harlee wrote: "I just finished and I loved it!! I might start Half the World next or maybe try to continue The Scorpio Races."

One of my favourite books/trilogies ever!

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@Harlee - I absolutely adored the Shattered Sea trilogy! I thought the books kept getting better as they went. I'm so happy you enjoyed Half a King!

@Sky and Caitlin I have Half the World but I just ordered Half a War last night because I KNOW I already need it lol

Sky wrote: "Harlee wrote: "I just finished and I loved it!! I might start Half the World next or maybe try to continue The Scorpio Races."

One of my favourite books/trilogies ..."

I haven't heard of these before but they look really cool! Just added the first one to my TBR. :)

I am rereading Odium I and will reread Odium II so I can also read Odium III . I forgot how good this series is.

I just finished The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie and enjoyed it, definitely a summer blockbuster kind of book.

Now I'm starting Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel. I am so excited to dive into this one!

@Brigid I really enjoyed it!

Just finished The Last Leaves Falling by Sarah Benwell. It was a wee bit of a rocky start at first, but it turned into a really good read. It's about a boy who has ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and how it affects his life and relationships. Ugly crying right now.