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On the Come Up Collector's Edition
On the Come Up Collector's Edition | Angie Thomas
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This collector's edition of the acclaimed, bestselling novel contains a letter from the author, deleted scenes, a picture of the author as a teen rapper, an annotated playlist, Angie's top 5 MCs, an annotated rap, illustrated quotes from the book, and an excerpt from Angie's next novel.#1 New York Times bestseller - Seven starred reviews - Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book"For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri."--The New York Times Book ReviewSixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill.But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn't just want to make it--she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free.
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Julsmarshall
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This was a compelling and honest read, full of beautiful poetry and prose and some pretty great rhymes. The characters were going through some challenging times in a tough community that fights for its own. Thomas is writing at the top of her game! This was both my #Bookspin and #Roll100 book so double the fun! @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 8mo
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BooksWithBonnie
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Completing my collection! Miss Angie Thomas. I will not cry again!

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jenreads7
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Another great book by Angie Thomas. It has a compelling story line and addresses important topics. (I already have Concrete Rose downloaded to listen to. Definitely an Angie Thomas fan.) Bahni Turpin is one of my all-time favorite narrators too. Win-win-win! #Audible #audiobook

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BlackCat13
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My first Angie Thomas read, I‘m told the Hate U Give is even better than this one.

JanuarieTimewalker13 You‘ve seriously got to read THUG...I can‘t give you my copy bc it‘s a collector‘s edition. You know how Capricorns are...hahahaha 4y
BlackCat13 @JanuarieTimewalker13 LOL, oh boy do I know Capricorn‘s! Alyssa said I could borrow her copy if I wanted. 4y
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JanuarieTimewalker13
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Loved it!! Angie Thomas is my go to YA author. I‘m not going to say it was as good as THUG, but it was a different good. Angie Thomas educates me. And thanks to her, I now have Parliament‘s “Flashlight” on my iTunes. Yes, I‘m old and I grooved to that song when I was 16! Loved the characters, including Bri, and I got a kick out of Curtis. 4⭐️

effani @JanuarieTimewalker13 Thanks for the tag! I'll definitely check this one out at some point. 4y
JanuarieTimewalker13 @effani Cool. You can also see Angie rap on YT!! https://youtu.be/4B8Vf4XwBqE 4y
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katy4peas
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Started this one on audio. Enjoying so far! I loved THUG and I think it is the same narrator for this one! 😍 can‘t wait to learn more about Bri.

Copwithabook Yep same narrator. Bohni Turpin kicks ass! 4y
katy4peas @Copwithabook definitely! 4y
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EmMcKee
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"Totally normal. In fact, a Sonny and Malik fight is one of the few things guaranteed in life, right up there with death, taxes, and Kanye West rants."

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#3Books
#Writtenbyapoc

From my tbr shelf!!!

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NAM99
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If you haven‘t read a book by Angie Thomas, I don‘t know what you‘re waiting for. Her characters and plot are so well developed. I‘ve never been a hip hop fan, but On the Come Up has me wanting to look more into the lyrics of songs.

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Bookish_Gal
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Oh my gosh. Anyone who says authors loose their mojo after an incredible first sellout don‘t know Angie Thomas. On the Come Up is an incredible story of family, grief, following ones dreams and figuring who you are. Brianna may have played in to the role of “hoodlum rat”, but she quickly discovered she didn‘t like playing that role. She wanted to get her come up all on her own. She wants to rap her own, not what others tell her to. Y‘all read it

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I‘m always weird about new people, I guess. The more people in your life, the more people who can leave your life, you know? I‘ve lost enough as it is. - This hits hard

ishan0986 I always put a big shield when I am around new people. I fear I may miss them big time for when they leave. Beacuse people do leave you and many times taken away from you. And being an extrovert it is difficult to be weary of people. 4y
Bookish_Gal @ishan0986 I have major anxiety meeting new people and being in new places. In this book, that is such a characteristic of Bri that it comes back around for her in a good way (edited) 4y
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Bookish_Gal
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Alright. The stage has been set. Bri has put her song up as out. She‘s feeling good about it. Things are looking up for her, even if her family is still having so much trouble. Interested in how her grandma -who doesn‘t like her pas drug abuse mother- and how her half-Manager-half-Aunt will either help or hinder her as (hopefully) her fame grows outside her school

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That‘s what we call our goal, the come up. It‘s when we finally make it with this rap stuff. I‘m talking get-out-of-the-Garden-and-have-enough-money-to-never-worry-again make it.

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Bookish_Gal
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This hits hard. I can feel Brianna wanting to do something about being racially profiled - and harassed because of it - as with her mother telling her to put her safety over standing up. Really like how mom‘s not discrediting Bri, though; agreeing she has so much power.

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ElizaMarie
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So the official prompt I am using for this one is “A Litsy Awards Winner“
And boy is it ever! It was super great! I know why it was voted as an award winner. It was such a powerful story. I recommend if anyone wants to read it to listen to it on Audio because of the rapping it just made the story come alive!

#SummerFun
@4thHouseontheLeft
@StayCurious

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ElizaMarie
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So, its not about best friends per say but they have such strong friendships and strong bonds in this book. It was very comforting to hear this one ::) #bookishbingo #JuneBookBingo #Challenge

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ElizaMarie
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Been hearing such good things —- and I needed an audio for my work commute

katy4peas Starting this one on audio! 😁 4y
ElizaMarie @katy4peas I really enjoyed it! It was great to listen via Audio too so you got some of the “song/rap“ type parts :) 4y
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callielafleur
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I adored this, and highly recommend the audio. This story is going to stick with me for a long time. I loved Bri (Bree? Hard to know spellings when you're listening to the audio), her family (especially her mom Jay), and her friends. I'm really sad it's over!

ElizaMarie In my head it‘s Bri because it‘s Brianna? Maybe I don‘t know. I totally have the same problem when listening :) 4y
callielafleur @ElizaMarie I've seen Brianna and Breeanna spellings before, which is why I wasn't sure. I'm never sure of names in books- either spellings in audiobooks or pronunciations in physical books! 😂 4y
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MelKelsey
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Book 66 A coming-of-age story of Bri, a black teen that goes to a predominantly white high school and wants to be a rapper but lives in a world where food and heat isn't guaranteed but racism and racist assumptions are. Bri is a dynamic character, and the story is engaging and enjoyable. Props to the voice actor, who also did the voice work in The Hate You Give.

Bakingbookworm I really enjoyed this book and have been thinking of buying the Audible format (as well as THUG) to listen to. 4y
MelKelsey @Bakingbookworm you should! 4y
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callielafleur
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Started this this morning. It's so great. Highly recommend the audio.

mcctrish It‘s a GREAT audio 4y
britt_brooke Bahni Turpin is my favorite narrator! 4y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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🌹 Thank you @Eggs for the tag #wondrouswednesday

🌹On the Come Up by Angie Thomas, tagged
🌹If there is too much violence/unnecessary sex/ has a slow pace. However, I feel horribly guilty so I usually don‘t bail 🤦🏻‍♀️
🌹Alice Hoffman
🌹Tagged if you haven‘t played

MySharonaK 😘 5y
Eggs Interesting phenomenon-the guilt of bailing; cuz you‘re not the only one I‘m sure (edited) 5y
TorieStorieS Thanks for the tag!! 5y
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Laughterhp I‘m hoping to get to On the Come Up this summer! 5y
MoonWitch94 I feel guilty too! So if I do bail...it must be HORRIBLE 🤣 Thanks for the tag. 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @MySharonaK @TorieStorieS 😊❤️😊❤️ @Laughterhp I think you will like it 🌺🌞 @MoonWitch94 glad that I am not the only one 😅😅 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @Eggs yes, I just feel bad that I am bailing on someone‘s hard work 😓 5y
hilded I feel guilty too, so I rarely bail either. Really should be better on that. Thanks for the tag :) 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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This book does not disappoint after reading The Hate You Give, last year. This YA novel follows Brianna Jackson who wants to be a rapper while she juggles her school, friendships, comparisons to her dead father who was also a reaper, and her family consisting of her mother and elder brother. The book describes racism, hypocrisy, unemployment, poverty, and incarceration. Nevertheless, the book is also extremely hopeful. #booked2020 #hatoncover

Cinfhen Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed this one ✊🏼 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @Cinfhen thank you for the suggestion ✊🏻 5y
Cinfhen With pleasure 😊So many Littens have shared awesome choices for this prompt! I think it‘s been my favorite from #Winter ⛑🎓👒🎩👑🧢 5y
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erzascarletbookgasm I liked THUG, still haven‘t read this. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Nice review! 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @erzascarletbookgasm have read and enjoyed THUG. I think you will probably like this one 😊 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @BarbaraTheBibliophage thank you! ❤️💖 5y
Cinfhen I haven‘t read the above book you tagged 👆🏽but it‘s on my TBR!! Thanks for reminding me 😁 (edited) 5y
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