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Off to Be the Wizard
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer
An io9 Can't Miss Science Fiction and Fantasy title in March 2014. Martin Banks is just a normal guy who has made an abnormal discovery: he can manipulate reality, thanks to reality being nothing more than a computer program. With every use of this ability, though, Martin finds his little "tweaks" have not escaped notice. Rather than face prosecution, he decides instead to travel back in time to the Middle Ages and pose as a wizard. What could possibly go wrong? An American hacker in King Arthur's court, Martin must now train to become a full-fledged master of his powers, discover the truth behind the ancient wizard Merlin...and not, y'know, die or anything.
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HollyBahling
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Bailedbailed

I tried. I really really did. I wanted so badly to love it as it‘s one of the few books my brother has ever asked me to read.I made 3 separate attempts and each time I found myself completely disconnected from the characters and wishing for some kind of element I could grasp onto. Unfortunately I just never found anything. So it‘s off to our little library, which will make its debut in our yard this spring, to be someone else‘s adventure.

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IndoorDame
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Pickpick

This audiobook was a lot of fun 🤩

It required me to abandon all logic and just enjoy it. It‘s not exactly an original concept, but it‘s well done. The cover graphic is an excellent representation of what feel to expect, even though there is basically no mention of video games and very little mention of early era computing.

#jumpintojanuary #bookspinbingo @Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
Andrew65 Looks fun! 4y
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S.J.Fowler
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Pickpick

The first book was hilarious and interesting. Not as excited about the ones after. However this one was great for a giggle.
An interesting twist on the concept that "we all live in a computer simulation"

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Mccall0113
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My son often reads on the bus. He was so excited to see our last name in his current novel that he sent me a text. ❤️

Texreader That‘s so cool 5y
LiteraryinPA Fun!! 5y
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Michollio
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I tried this one for the LitRPG prompt, which I'd been having trouble with. I ended up really enjoying this story about a group of people who learn how to manipulate the world through a computer program and escape to the past where they pretend to be wizards. Plus, the Kindle in Motion stuff was pretty cool.

#BookishBingo: Time travel
#Pop19: LitRPG

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Captainjaq
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer
Mehso-so

Meh. Some good ideas but ultimate didn‘t quite connect for me.

RaimeyGallant Good to know. And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
LitsyWelcomeWagon Welcome to Litsy! Here are direct links to #Litsytips: http://bit.ly/litsytips and #LitsyHowTo videos: goo.gl/UrCpoU. There‘s lots of fun things to do: book exchanges, buddy reads, photo challenges and more! 5y
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blithebuoyant
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Miller: We should stop by a homeless shelter and donate all these bananas. Something good might as well come of all this.
Murphy: Seriously? You think anybody would want to eat our magic tailpipe bananas?
Miller: Well not if you call them that.

As usual, Scott Meyer is delivering! Book 5 isn‘t taggable on Litsy yet, but it‘s fabulous!

blithebuoyant @Laalaleighh book 5 is out! 😂 6y
Laalaleighh So exciting!! 6y
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MegsBooks
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How often in life have you wanted to say, “Off to be a Wizard”? I think I‘ve wanted to say those words more often than I can count, just prior to crossing over to platform
9 3/4. 😄
After I heard @book_roast talk about it in a video, I knew I had to pick this book up, as it sounds entertaining and hilarious. 😄
If you‘ve read this, what did you think? Should I read it next? 🤔😁
#popreadsbox #funko #ya #bookfun

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MsDeannaF
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer
Pickpick

Kind of offbeat and funny, a really different take on wizardry

rather_be_reading welcome to litsy!! 📚🎉📚 @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
rather_be_reading stacking this! 6y
RaimeyGallant And welcome to Litsy from me too! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy! 6y
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jmtrivera
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Mehso-so

Martin Banks is a name which seems to signal a protagonist about to do foolish things and get in trouble. He does exactly that, in some of the most stereotypical ways possible. At times frustrating & cringe-worthy when he does something stupid, nothing about the story was overly aggravating, simply obvious. Fun & light read, but not something I'd seek out again. The illustrations were neat though, and I love that Kindle added the movement to them.

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Mccall0113
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My son cannot stop reading! I love it!

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jmtrivera
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Dinner is over, Toddlersaurus's bedtime approaches, and then it'll just be me in my Santa socks, Hubby, and what's left of the coquito. Until then, a little more light reading. #MerryChristmas

BookishMarginalia Coquito- yum! 7y
jmtrivera @BookishMarginalia I know! I wait all year for coquito season! 7y
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jmtrivera
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A silly book and silly socks while waiting for dinner to cook. And I've got a pair for just about every day this week. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, you wonderful Littens! #SockSunday #ChristmasEve

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blithebuoyant
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Truly amazing series! I recommend this series to everyone, EVEN (and maybe especially) if you don't like the usual sci-fi (which I do not, for the record) but this is totally different! A great mix of light sci-fi and fantasy. Hilarious dialogue, especially accompanied by a stellar narration by the very talented Luke Daniels. I can not rave about this series enough!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Love this fun series on audio! 7y
blithebuoyant @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I adore Luke Daniels! He narrates another series called The Godlanders War by Aaron Pogue that is lovely! The first book is called The Dreams Of A Dying God. (edited) 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @l.kadie I haven‘t tried that one yet. But I also love his narration of Kevin Hearne‘s Iron Druid series. He‘s one of my favorite narrators, I think he could read anything! 7y
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blithebuoyant @Riveted_Reader_Melissa My cousin suggested that to me! We were discussing narrators and audiobooks, I had just finished telling her about Magic 2.0 when she said something about Iron Druid and declared she could listen to anything this guy narrates, she plays an excerpt for me and I was like "Is that Luke Daniels? IT IS. THATS THE DUDE I WAS JUST TELLING YOU ABOUT." XD 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @l.kadie Yep! He‘s great and that‘s another fun series! 7y
iread2much It‘s a really fun series, and I enjoyed it :) 7y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Review for the 4th in this series (not in Litsy yet, but I sent a request to add it). This series has to be the best goofiest guilty pleasure audiobook. A bunch of nerdy geeks find the computer code that controls all factors of life as we know it & use this power to go back to the Middle Ages and be 'wizards'. Such fun, their nerd fights always leave me laughing, even though in this installment the problems are entirely of their own making!

Gezemice I should read this! Read the first and loved it. Total fluff and deliciously nerdy. 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Gezemice You should it's the 4th now, and I love some great nerdy fun thrown into the mix every now and again. 7y
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Geekubed
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer
Mehso-so

Simple and fun but it just wasn't for me. I had to actively suspend my disbelief and in the end I was disappointed by the whole thing. Clever premise. I think for some it would totally work.

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LeenReads
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Now reading...

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Kryckett
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Finished this one on an early hike with the dog. A solid 3.5 ⭐️ for originality and enjoyability. Now ... to make the most of Sunday and #slaythatseriesreadathon

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Kryckett
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The perfect accompaniment to morning dog walking. So far, it is sillier than I thought it would be ... but an enjoyable listen.

blithebuoyant I adore Luke Daniels! And Scott Meyer, for that matter. 7y
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HatefulGrablin
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Lchnessmnstr Sad but true... 7y
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HatefulGrablin
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Mehso-so

I really wanted it to be great and it was an overall fun read, but not mind-blowing. I'll probably check out the sequels eventually.

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Lchnessmnstr
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Only 15 pages in and I'm chuckling to myself like a madman. I'm also overly excited about the small movement in the book's illustrations (Kindle in Motion, say what?!) Its like reading a book straight out of the wizarding world!!!

HatefulGrablin When I first heard about the Kindle in Motion I thought it sounded stupid, but I actually love it! 7y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Yes!!!! A new release in this nerdy goofy-fun series! I know what I'm using my audible credit on! 👍

Totally a complete #GuiltyPleasure

JoeStalksBeck My husband has two of these type audiobooks😊 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @JoeStalksBeck Well he's behind, this is book 4! 8y
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Bradleygirl
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The number of books I am currently reading
Is TOO DARN HIGH.
#stressreading #aprilreading #overwhelmed

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bartsbooks
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Not really heard much about this series, but it keeps appearing in my audible recommendations, and I've enjoyed Luke Daniel's narrations before.

blithebuoyant The Godlanders War series is so good! Another Luke Daniels narration 😃 7y
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Midnightyell
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer

"I told him that anything so flimsy was the work of the Devil, not of God."
"Well played!" Philip exclaimed.
"Well, now there's a peasant off wandering through Leadchurch convinced that your apprentice is the Devil's Loom. But that's not really my problem," the bishop said.
"Nor mine," said Philip with a wink at his apprentice.

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Midnightyell
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I like Martin already.

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melrailey
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So today's my birthday and I'm spending it getting a pedicure and roaming bookstores.

dariazeoli Sounds like a good way to spend it. Have a great day! 🎉 8y
Jas16 Happy Birthday!!🎂🎈🎉🍾 8y
AWahle Happy Birthday! I hope you find some great reads! 🎂📚 8y
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Lacythebookworm Sounds perfect! Happy Birthday! 🎊🎈🎉 8y
MicheleinPhilly Happy Birthday!!! 8y
Maike Happy birthday! 😊🎂🎈🎉 8y
SaturnDoo Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 8y
TrishB Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎉 8y
James Happy Birthday 🎁 8y
minkyb A perfect self gift! Happy Birthday. 8y
BeckyD Happy birthday! 8y
Lreads Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day!😊🎉 8y
Simona Happy birthday and enjoy in your day 🎉🍾🎊 8y
mjdowens Happy Birthday🎉 8y
Suet624 Sounds like a great birthday. 8y
Lmstraubie Happy birthday! 🎈🎂🎈🎂🎈🎂 8y
Bookcation74 Happy Birthday! 8y
jmtrivera Happy birthday! 🎂 8y
melbeautyandbooks Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉🎈 8y
Librarianaut 🎂🎉🎉happy birthday!!! 8y
JessClark78 Happy Birthday!!! 🎂🎉🎊 8y
Luv2readbookz Hope you've had a great day! 📚 8y
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Audiobookhead
Off to Be the Wizard | Scott Meyer
Mehso-so

Mixed feelings about this one. The So-So button covers it.

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Audiobookhead
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Fiancé just got me this one! @GoodallBookHaul Looking forward to it! ??❤️

8little_paws I loved this on audio 8y
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ipushbooks
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Recommended by a gamer friend who knows I loved Ready Player One. Speaks to the same audience, though this one tends toward the fun, silly side, making it a great read for my Winter Break. Going to give it to my 14 yo son next.

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ipushbooks
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Something fun for Winter Break :)

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kgriffith
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Bought this a while ago as a recommendation after Armada by Ernest Cline. The others in the series are part of Audible's big sale so I thought I'd better get listening so I could get them on the cheap if I want to keep going!

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Imriaylde
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So imagine if the entire world was controlled by a computer program, and you found and could manipulate that program. This is a fun blend of sci-fi and fantasy (ok mostly fantasy) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Also (based on my last two posts) Luke Daniels is an excellent narrator.

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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I'm running a bit behind here, but here's my #augustofpages post for yesterday. I'm a big nerd, and grew up in the 80's, so these type of crazy nerdy, old fashioned gaming/80's trivia steeped books always make me smile. And all were fabulous to listen to on audiobook too with great narration. What can I say, I have a soft spot for a nerdy/dorky hero plot lines.

Soubhiville Yay! Great books! 8y
OSChamberlain These all look so cool! 8y
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MsBookish
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I got this from Audible a while ago. Couldn't remember what it was about but figured it was about some apprentice questing to become a wizard. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it's about a computer hacker! I love magic + technology books. I think I'm going to like this one.

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Soubhiville
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I was recommended this book by a friend because I loved Ready Player One. The similarities are slight, but this was almost as good. I laughed a lot reading it, and appreciated the twist on reality it offered- somewhat like the Matrix. But with Wizards.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I loved this funny series! Just the fluffy fun you need sometimes. By the way, the audiobooks are great too, and the third book was by far my favorite! 8y
Soubhiville @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I have the second and third books in my kindle, I just haven't gotten to them yet. Vacation is coming though!! 8y
Gezemice @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Soubhiville I loved this. Total fluff, pure entertainment for nerds. :) Thinking of picking up the second one, too. 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Gezemice @Soubhiville Enjoy the rest of the series ladies! 8y
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