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What happens to the old gods when believers move to a new land? Shadow Moon has just been released from prison; his wife is dead and his job is gone but a charming stranger Mr. Wednesday offers him work as his driver and assistant. Wednesday is trying to organize the old gods in a war versus the new in a battle for their survival. https://cannonballread.com/2022/12/american-gods-authors-preferred-text-elcicco/

Happy Valentine‘s Day y‘all

Very well performed by the reader. My interest was held by the well fleshed out characters more than the storyline. 3/5⭐️s

OMG this book was so cool! 😀 It was kinda like Percy Jackson for grownups, a lil bit. Why did I wait so long to read this? 😭 The “Coming to America” short stories were so neat! Shadow was such a good protagonist; tough but oddly sweet. ☺️ I will say that I was unprepared for just how...explicit Gaiman took things in certain parts. 😬 But that‘s minutiae. This book was SO good! Definitely one of the best fantasy books I‘ve read. 10/10 recommend.

#bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

I can‘t imagine the show does this justice. Don‘t think I‘m gonna find out. 😂

#ChristmasQuotes Day 11: #Cookies

1. We've got lots! (Although the snow in the bottom left is fake 😉 If anyone watches American Gods, you'll get a peek at my town when they go to Lakeside in Season 3!)
2. I think I've been here for just over 4 years. It's such a happy, friendly, supportive community of book-enablers!

#wondrouswednesday
@eggs

11 - 17 Nov 2020 (audiobook)
This did not work so well as an audiobook for me. I found myself drifting off a bit and did not always keep track of the story, particularly as it changed perspective and time. Interesting premise but just did not really engage me. I may stick to biographies - they seem to work well. I will give the TV series a go though.

#BBBBC

For those who are looking for more American Gods stories!

Hey #BBBBC! The discussion questions will be a bit late. We had Zeta come through last night, and the power has been put for about 10 hrs. So no phone charging or internet.
I will have the first set of Q's up as soon as I can, hopefully by the end of tonight.

#scififantasybookclub

This book was unexpected in a good way. It is thought provoking and questions the idea of religion. It challenges most peoples' idea of America and what that means. The prose is descriptive and powerful. I think this book will remain a cult classic for a long time. I read the annointed version. It was helpful with the references I didn't know. It did make it slow but this is a book you read slowly. It requires thought and a bit to digest. 4.5⭐⬇️

1. Tagged book and Neil Gaiman in general
2. Any book at the beach on a porch listening to the waves
3. Can we stop with these food choice questions? I CHOOSE ALL FOOD 😂😂😂

Thanks for the tag @robinb

If you are reading this I'm tagging you. 😁

4⭐️

Shadow has been stuck in prison for the past 3 years. Things all change when he learns that his wife and best friend both died in an accident. Leaving earlier than anticipated, Shadow heads home for the funeral but meets Mr. Wednesday on the way there. What he thought might be easy when he accepted his job offer has taken him all over the country and introduced him to many “people” he thought were long since forgotten.

#bbbbc

My library's app got the audio of American Gods! I am so relieved, because I honestly just haven't felt like reading and that #BBBBC Oct deadline is coming up quick.

🐶 😂 the looks so funny when they run.

My choice for the death card is American Gods!!! Lots of death and rebirth in this epic story! And the journey wow! What a book! If you haven‘t read it. You‘re missing out . gods. Life. Death. Magic. Trickery. Mystery. Thrills!
#tarottakeover

Starting this today for #BBBBC! I haven't felt like reading much lately, but I am excited to see what I think of this one.

Also hope to have the reminder for scifi nominations up by the end of this week! (Feel free to nominate books for our next read whenever. You can drop them on any of my #BBBBC posts and I'll make note of them)

Aftering winning with almost half of the popular vote the #BBBBC pick for Sept/Oct. Is American Gods by Neil Gaiman!

The official start date is Sept. 1st, and will last until Oct. 31st! Will you be joining us for this next fantasy pick?

#scififantasybookclub

My new Science Fiction mask is Out for Delivery from Litographs.com!

A little more color than my solid black ones.

Loving this so far. I've never read anything by Neil Gaiman before.

#currentlyreading

I was really into this book in the beginning, because it was so far from what I was expecting it totally threw me to start the journey from prison and with such traumatic news in the first chapter I quickly felt invested in Shadow & felt quite protective on what would happen to him. I also really liked Wednesday, I could road trip with him.

Around half way I did feel like it was starting to drag but then I really enjoyed the last few chapters.

This was enjoyable, but it was all about a man....

An odd book. I loved the premise / concept. At some parts the plot got a bit long winded and wandered off the path... And the ending....hmmmm.... I have not made up my mind about that.
But I have an interest in mythology and spent a whole lot of time googling the names and reading about the various Gods.

Reading another hardcover book this month. They have all sat way too long on my bookshelves owing to the fact that I prefer lugging my paperbacks around. Since I am stuck at home decided to get to reading them.

One of my favorite books is now FREE until 11:59pm on April 29. This is thanks to Neil Gaiman, who requested this from his publisher. You have to make a Net Galley account, but it‘s free!! Peaches, the cat would make a great stand in for Estara, no? https://www.netgalley.com/widget/237477/redeem/3756df4f389013e750456f78117aaa6e7...

#7days7books (Day 2)

We present here 7 books that will remain in our minds, because they touched us so much; changed us. No further comments!

Tagged if you want to play, @Laurenabeth

For the last day of the week of #keeplitsypositive I want to share some of my favorite reads of 2019. There are a few more that I do not have on my shelves at this time but these were all good ones! Hope everyone had a good week despite the odds. You all are so loved! #allinthistogether
love and light Rachel ❤️🖖💕

Fantastically written. Brilliant characters with an interesting view on hypothetical modern Gods. The only issue I had really was that I felt the “War“ between the Gods was a bit of an anti climax after the build up. But overall, I loved it! If the TV series is half as good as the novel, I can't wait.

This comes up from time to time and I‘m happy to see Gaiman‘s take on this. Every once in awhile and author will say that unless you‘re paying full price for a book you‘re stealing from them. This leads other authors have to jump in to defend libraries and used book stores AND remind people not to pirate books because that‘s what really hurts them. I love own books but I can‘t buy every one I read, and I definitely can‘t do it at full price.

I did not plan this year well. Opted into 4 challenges and set myself a target of 52 books. So far I‘ve got down to 62 just to be able to do the challenges🙄 Crossed off two on the Coffee & A Good Book Challenge:

Audiobook: The Spotted Dog by Kerry Greenwood
Turned into a TV Show: American Gods by Neil Gaiman

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book. It contains an interesting overview of ancient gods from around the world, wrapped in an action-filled story.

Finishing American Gods ticks another box on my #JennyIs30 bingo card @jenniferw88

Also book no. 4 (of 6!) for #JumpStart2020 @Clwojick @Lizpixie Maybe I should up that goal!

Finally got around to reading this, having had it on my weekly forecast for about a month. And, wow, what a book! Gaiman writes such great prose, and the story hits so many themes. My only gripe is the interludes, some of which just served to interrupt the story rather than enhance it. I wonder if some of these were bits cut from the original version and later added back by Gaiman.

This was a long listen, but an exciting one. It had a little bit of everything, and the full cast was amazing. I loved that Neil Gaiman made appearances as well with the "Coming to America" stories. There's a twist at the end that I wasn't expecting, but it pulled everything together.

I enjoyed the story immensely. The gods are fallible, humorous and powerful. I enjoyed the Egyptian gods and lakeside. The depiction of the areas I kind of skipped over. Probably because I have not been there. I kept looking forward to reading on my break. Now on to the next adventure.

1. Switching it up this time
2. My husband does (last out of bed). My cat is known to throw up on the bed so we also cover it with a gross blanket
3. NO!! I feel strongly about this
4. 7 US
5. Let the commenting commence

#friyayintro

My#inktober for today think turned out poefect! Do you get the reference ? 🖤

And this is my next listen. It's a long one so it'll keep me occupied for a while. My first time listening to an audiobook performed by a full cast, and I'm excited about it. I love Neil Gaiman's voice though, so I hope he's still in it lol.