Tag: Book Challenge
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
I’m not going to lie; I really want to peruse Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. Not my favourite of the series—this one was a bit long—but still incredible (obviously). No. 20 on my challenge. Can’t stop.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Wow. Just… wow. At first I thought, “SIX HUNDRED PAGES?!” Now I’m like, “Obviously. Six hundred pages. Totally makes sense.” SUCH a good read. Already reaching for Order of the Phoenix. Another for No. 20 on my challenge.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
And I thought Professor Snape was mean in the movies. He’s significantly worse in the books. Alan Rickman was very well cast. I love these books. No. 20 on my challenge. Still going.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
I actually think it was better that I saw the movies before reading the books—I know the story well, but I’m still discovering so much. Again, I wish I’d just bought the boxed set. Another for No. 20 on my challenge.
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Longitude by Dava Sobel
“John Harrison wrested the world’s whereabouts from the stars, and locked the secret in a pocket watch.” Did you know that? I didn’t. Now we do. While not particularly entertaining, it’s quite an interesting read. No. 17 on my challenge. Very educational.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
I should have read these years ago. Phenomenal. I wish I’d bought the boxed set. Also, how great is the new Bloomsbury design?! No. 20 on my challenge. Everyone has read the first Harry Potter. And obviously, the movies are awesome.
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Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Never have I read a narrative so terrifying. It is poignant, thoughtful, and distressingly believable. Alzheimer’s Disease has always been scary—now it may be my greatest fear. No. 2 on my challenge. I cannot wait to see this movie.
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The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
Unlike any ‘western’ I’ve ever read. It’s gritty, violent, relentless, and often utterly ridiculous. I liked it. No. 8 on my challenge. This is one of the first books I purchased when I moved to Vancouver. It’s about time I got around to reading it.
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A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
Her story is fascinating and horrifying, and her refusal to hate her captors is inspiring. And bat-shit-crazy—I would hate them so hard. No. 26 on my challenge. I wish it wasn’t.
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