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Post by jedi on Dec 28, 2018 7:21:41 GMT -6
I’m still trying to decide my goal. My hope is to work more. I started shopping and delivering groceries. I do that mostly nights and weekends which is a majority of my reading time.
I hope to read some larger series too. Like finish pillars of the earth series and that read that series by Brandon Sanderson. I’m think of 52, 60 or 75.
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Post by CestLaVie on Dec 28, 2018 18:00:14 GMT -6
I’m still trying to decide my goal. My hope is to work more. I started shopping and delivering groceries. I do that mostly nights and weekends which is a majority of my reading time. I hope to read some larger series too. Like finish pillars of the earth series and that read that series by Brandon Sanderson. I’m think of 52, 60 or 75. I've got Brandon Sanderson on hold at the library too haha. 45thparallel mentioned them and I am intrigued
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Post by 45thparallel on Dec 28, 2018 18:18:31 GMT -6
I’m still trying to decide my goal. My hope is to work more. I started shopping and delivering groceries. I do that mostly nights and weekends which is a majority of my reading time. I hope to read some larger series too. Like finish pillars of the earth series and that read that series by Brandon Sanderson. I’m think of 52, 60 or 75. I've got Brandon Sanderson on hold at the library too haha. 45thparallel mentioned them and I am intrigued Those were the best books I read this year. I wish I could re-read them and still have the first time experience. I decided to read the Wheel of Time series the last few books in the series are written by Brandon Sanderson.
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Post by jedi on Jan 3, 2019 18:32:12 GMT -6
First book of the year a dud. Girl from the Train. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👊🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 3, 2019 21:22:19 GMT -6
First book of the year a dud. Girl from the Train. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👊🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 A one star is tragic. Way to go even finishing it!
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Post by jedi on Jan 4, 2019 19:26:03 GMT -6
First book of the year a dud. Girl from the Train. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👊🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 A one star is tragic. Way to go even finishing it! It’s kinda disturbing. He takes her in when she’s 6 and he’s like 19 or 20, puts her in an orphanage at 10 then she’s adopted by a family. The book goes forward 10 or so years and is giving their lives at the time and totally hinting a love. “Jacob can’t help but feel like something is missing” or “she’s longing for something” then he finds her and they fall in love. But she’s really annoying about it. Like “why hasn’t he called me? I’m so unlucky” or “I bet he’s thinking about that Alice girl he mentioned (who is in HR for his job)” or “Jacob will you answer my questions I had to pay x coins to use the phone to call you” like the whole thing was like that! And the author would contradict herself. “She didnt get it, yet she understood.”
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Post by jedi on Jan 4, 2019 19:27:32 GMT -6
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Post by jedi on Jan 4, 2019 19:30:46 GMT -6
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 7, 2019 21:46:36 GMT -6
jedi did you see the next Scythe book is out this year!! Cannnnnot wait!!
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Post by jedi on Jan 7, 2019 21:54:52 GMT -6
jedi did you see the next Scythe book is out this year!! Cannnnnot wait!! I did! Did you see the 4th Ember in the Ashes isn’t until 2020! 😭
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Post by jedi on Jan 7, 2019 22:00:27 GMT -6
45thparallel oh and we got Hulu when they were running a promo for 99 cents a month. So I might be able to give you s review if The Passage.
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 7, 2019 22:52:30 GMT -6
jedi did you see the next Scythe book is out this year!! Cannnnnot wait!! I did! Did you see the 4th Ember in the Ashes isn’t until 2020! 😭 Booooooo
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Post by jedi on Jan 14, 2019 8:39:03 GMT -6
RunsforWineandCarbs was it you that recommended The Gifting.... like two years ago? Lol if so, I’m finally reading it. And by reading I mean listening to it on audio.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Jan 16, 2019 6:46:00 GMT -6
RunsforWineandCarbs was it you that recommended The Gifting.... like two years ago? Lol if so, I’m finally reading it. And by reading I mean listening to it on audio. yes. i really enjoyed it.
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 16, 2019 8:49:56 GMT -6
Im one book away from starting the Wheel of Time series. I’m nervous and excited at the same time. I think I’m thinking tooooo much about this haha.
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Post by jedi on Jan 16, 2019 15:25:48 GMT -6
RunsforWineandCarbs was it you that recommended The Gifting.... like two years ago? Lol if so, I’m finally reading it. And by reading I mean listening to it on audio. yes. i really enjoyed it. I was slightly annoyed with Tess’ self esteem at first but I’m hoping it’s intentional and she gets more confidence. I’m in book 2 now. I listen to audio when i workout, during housework and while i’m making grocery deliveries.
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Post by jedi on Jan 16, 2019 15:26:55 GMT -6
But I’m enjoying it! I decided to start reading things that have been on my tbr list for awhile. The raven boys will probably be next after this series
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 16, 2019 18:21:04 GMT -6
But I’m enjoying it! I decided to start reading things that have been on my tbr list for awhile. The raven boys will probably be next after this series If it’s the one I read I liked that series.
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Post by jedi on Jan 16, 2019 18:32:43 GMT -6
But I’m enjoying it! I decided to start reading things that have been on my tbr list for awhile. The raven boys will probably be next after this series If it’s the one I read I liked that series. By the way, I finished the Unwind series and I was pleased with the ending. So fx I’ll be happy with however he ends the Scythe series.
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 16, 2019 19:59:13 GMT -6
If it’s the one I read I liked that series. By the way, I finished the Unwind series and I was pleased with the ending. So fx I’ll be happy with however he ends the Scythe series. My library doesn’t have series. Im hoping they eventually get it!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Jan 17, 2019 6:17:23 GMT -6
i have been trying to remember the storyline of the gifting since you posted about it. i remember the basis; bad evil spirits who really are real and people with gifts who can fight them....but isn't tess's self esteem due to being thought to be crazy and being put down all the time? if i remember correctly i think it painted a good picture of her character and made it easy to relate to her.
but i don't know. i probably need to circle back around to it and re-read!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Jan 17, 2019 6:18:41 GMT -6
i am anxiously awaiting the arrival of 1-2-3 magic and how to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk.
a is acting out again in school and nothing is working so i am ready for new ways to handle this and work through it in a positive way.
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Post by jedi on Jan 17, 2019 13:01:19 GMT -6
i am anxiously awaiting the arrival of 1-2-3 magic and how to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk. a is acting out again in school and nothing is working so i am ready for new ways to handle this and work through it in a positive way. Loved the second one you mentioned. Well I read the “how to talk so little kids will listen”. But the ideas are the same.
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Post by jedi on Jan 17, 2019 13:01:50 GMT -6
Another good one is no drama discipline
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Jan 17, 2019 13:39:59 GMT -6
jedi, that is on my list as well.
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Post by jedi on Jan 17, 2019 14:54:01 GMT -6
jedi, that is on my list as well. One thing I’ve really been trying to do (from that book) when attempting to talk to my kids about behavior (mainly Ethan at this point) is getting below them. Like Ethan looking down at me when my trying to discipline. Apparently it feels less intimidating to them and they are more willing to listen. Their brain is less likely to go into a fight or flight response. That book also talks about connecting with your child before disciple. That how to talk book though. That’s my parenting bible. Some of some of the examples they give in that book have actually played out exactly how they said they would when you use the techniques.
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Post by jedi on Jan 24, 2019 6:02:52 GMT -6
45thparallel I need an update on what you are thinking of about Before We Were Yours so far
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 24, 2019 18:49:47 GMT -6
45thparallel I need an update on what you are thinking of about Before We Were Yours so far It was a slow start but it was great! I finished it today. The story was so sad. The characters were so well written. The exception was Troy. I think that was a loose end that took away from the story somewhat. I wanted to know more!
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Post by jedi on Jan 25, 2019 13:58:20 GMT -6
45thparallel I need an update on what you are thinking of about Before We Were Yours so far It was a slow start but it was great! I finished it today. The story was so sad. The characters were so well written. The exception was Troy. I think that was a loose end that took away from the story somewhat. I wanted to know more! I can’t even remember who he is. Lol
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Post by 45thparallel on Jan 25, 2019 14:02:04 GMT -6
It was a slow start but it was great! I finished it today. The story was so sad. The characters were so well written. The exception was Troy. I think that was a loose end that took away from the story somewhat. I wanted to know more! I can’t even remember who he is. Lol Trent? Troy? I don’t remember lol
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