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blairbear90

I have been reading so much Sci-Fi and Fantasy lately - and while they are probably my favorite genres - I wish to learn something.

Picked this up almost a year ago and intended it as a "book club" style read with my sister.

We never do get around to those. ?

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blairbear90
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As I pick up this book I find myself wondering how it is that I got here. These books are well written, don't get me wrong, but the plot is so random and difficult to follow that I'm starting to feel as clueless as the characters. Is that the point? Either way, THESE BOOKS MAKE ME FEEL THINGS.

@the-flashley Have you made any more progress on this series? 😂😂

the-flashley Unfortunately, not yet! I haven‘t found them for a good price, and I think I probably needed the break to digest it a little, anyway. 😂 How did this one compare to the first for you? 7y
blairbear90 @the-flashley Hahaha happens to the best of us. This is the third one. The second one was slightly LESS crazy for the most part, but I only ended up with more questions! This one is told from all different points of view, so it feels like it's setting me up for some answers. GOD I HOPE IT IS. 😂😂 7y
the-flashley Oh that‘s right, I can never keep the titles straight. Lol I‘m just gonna have to buy them off of amazon, regardless of price, so that I can finally finish them. I‘m too interested in knowing what happens next! 7y
blairbear90 I'd recommend it haha! If nothing else they take you on quite the journey lol 7y
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blairbear90
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My darling sister is throwing in impromptu readathon during this cold snap. You can follow along at reademandeatblog.com or participate by posting your own reading material today using #frozenwordnerd 🤓

blairbear90 @Read.Em.And.Eat 7y
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The Princess Diarist | Carrie Fisher
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It has been one year since my childhood princess left the world. This one is going to be a teary eyed read.

RIP Carrie. Never truly gone. ❤

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blairbear90
A Christmas Carol | Charles Dickens
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"For they said, it was a shame to quarrel upon Christmas Day. And so it was!"

Enjoying a festive read with my snuggly little kitten.

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#onepaultorulethemall #catsoflitsy

Riveted_Reader_Melissa She‘s a cutie! 7y
blairbear90 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I am pretty fond of him. Formally known as Paul the Stout hahaha 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @blairbear90 Oops, Sorry! Hope I didn‘t offend him. He‘s a cutie. 😉 7y
blairbear90 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Oh of course not! He accepts all compliments...and treats. Thanks :) 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @blairbear90 😂 Treats are always welcome! 7y
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blairbear90
A Christmas Carol | Charles Dickens
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A tiny leatherbound pocket edition of A Christmas Carol, from my thoughtful mother. Specifically *NOT* a Christmas present. Haha!

Might as well get into the spirit.

🤓🎅🏻🎄

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blairbear90
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There's a floof in my shelf of Doctor Who stories! 😍 #catsoflitsy

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blairbear90
Hercule Poirot's Christmas | Agatha Christie
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It's that time of year my friends! Anyone else have a favorite festive read?

🎄❄🤓

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blairbear90
The Littlest Bigfoot | Jennifer Weiner
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Pickpick

This book was very cute. I enjoyed reading about little Alice and Millie's adventures. :)

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blairbear90
The Littlest Bigfoot | Jennifer Weiner
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Recommendation from my Mom. Feeling thankful for my bookish family.❤

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Litsy Canadians!

🤓

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blairbear90
Authority: A Novel | Jeff VanderMeer
Mehso-so

Two down, one to go.

This book did not answer my questions, AT ALL. I mean, I have more information, but many more questions as well.

One thing Jeff Vandermeer does well is to make you feel like you have to keep reading.

Next installment already ordered on Amazon.

Frick.

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blairbear90 @The-Flashley I have passive aggressively rated this as a so so because I have too many unanswered questions and I'm angry at it. 😂😂 7y
the-flashley Oh no! I still need to order it and read it. I hope everything gets wrapped up well in the last one! I would be really disappointed if it didn't. 7y
blairbear90 I'll take one for the team and find out for both of us when it arrives haha 7y
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blairbear90
Authority: A Novel | Jeff VanderMeer
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Getting back into the swing of things after a long spell of not reading. Our new kitten Paul is assisting.

🤓

#catsoflitsy #onepaultorulethemall

ReadingVampire Omg how cute is Paul!!!!! Gush!!!! 😻😻😻😻 7y
blairbear90 Thanks @Puredragonstar ! We are pretty smitten with this little munchkin kitten. 😻 7y
Rachellynnwright So cute!! I love his big ears!!! 7y
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Authority: A Novel | Jeff VanderMeer
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Stranded at the tire place this morning whilst I get an alignment done.

Oh, darn. 🤓

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blairbear90
The Ghost Bride | Yangsze Choo
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I decided to read this book because it was the oldest in my large stack of books that were purchased and never read. It's a terrible habit I can't seem to quit.

I was pleasantly surprised (as I'd mostly forgotten the subject matter) to find this very much to my taste.

The heroine is relatable and clever, if at times a bit too wistful for my liking.

I loved the character of Er Lang and would rate this as a pick based on his banter alone.

💚

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blairbear90
The Ghost Bride | Yangsze Choo
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Winding down from the long weekend with a delicious treat and an interesting read. 🤓🍦

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blairbear90
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1. Prince Edward County, Ontario, CANADA ❄
2. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
3. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
4. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - this only counts because I read it in grade 7 and have loved it ever since. 😍
5. I almost always prefer the book but enjoyed the Lord of the Rings movies.
6. PERSEPOLIS RISING - The latest installment in the Expanse series by James S A Corey.

#letstalkaboutbooksbaby

blairbear90 @Read.Em.And.Eat let's see yours! 7y
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blairbear90
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Pickpick

This book has upset me in the best possible way. I fear I may never have have closure and "I am not prepared".

Please Blizzard? Give us a sequel!

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blairbear90
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Ahhh Saturday. 🍷

#rosereading

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My kind of Friday night. 👌🖤

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blairbear90
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"She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses."

I'm not one for short stories normally, but this tragic tale is one I like to re-read often. It certainly doesn't hurt that this Barnes and Noble Collectors Edition is absolutely stunning. ?

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blairbear90
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On to the next one! This one selected by my handsome boyfriend since I am still a bit hoodwinked from my previous read. 🙃

#awildmeltycatappears #catsoflitsy #worldofwarcraft

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blairbear90
Annihilation | Jeff VanderMeer
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@The-Flashley thanks for pointing me in the direction of this strange series.

I have to admit, I rate this as a pick somewhat lightly. I'm beginning to understand the varying reactions to this volume.

I can't tell if I thoroughly enjoyed this book or if I'm just hoodwinked by it's strangeness. The ending left so many questions but at the same time felt so very right. I will definitely finish this series.

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the-flashley I agree with that. I think I liked it mostly because of how you don't realize that Area X is making her crazy until like part of the way through and you start to realize that the things she's doing aren't normal at all. I like the way it's written so that she describes these totally insane things she's doing but makes them seem normal to the reader. 7y
blairbear90 @The-Flashley I couldn't agree more. Her descent into madness is just so gradual and natural that you don't realize it right away (I'm still a bit in denial that she's lost it completely haha). It almost feels personal that way! Have you read any more of the trilogy yet? 7y
the-flashley Not yet! I know that the second and third books are supposed to answer a lot of the questions raised by the first. It would be worth it to read just for that! 7y
blairbear90 Welp, that settles it hahaha 7y
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Annihilation | Jeff VanderMeer
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Snuggling and reading with this crazy floof today. She looks how I feel about this strange book.

Litsy, meet Agapaw Christie! 😻

Anyone else out there with pets named after their favorite authors/books/characters?

#catsoflitsy #floof

jfalkens My husband and I had a turtle named Lily and her fish buddy was James. 7y
blairbear90 That's amazing 🤓 7y
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blairbear90
Annihilation | Jeff VanderMeer
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This book is so strange...I'm kind of loving it! @The-Flashley 🤓

the-flashley Hahaha I felt the same way! It's just so weird I couldn't stop reading it. 7y
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blairbear90
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Pickpick

I will almost always pick these little bite sized adventures. Filled with fun characters that I already love. :)

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Enjoying the beautiful sunshine on my break at work. Love the vintage cover illustrations on these old stories. 😍

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Annihilation | Jeff VanderMeer
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BOOK MAIL!! 🤓

My beautiful sister recently moved away and today is her birthday. So naturally, whilst browsing Amazon for her present-to-be, I decided to gift wrap myself a couple books as well. You can find her at @Read.Em.And.Eat ! (Her blog is pretty outstanding too)

Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer is my first Litsy recommended purchase. Thanks to @The-Flashley for an intriguing review. 😉

Happy Friyay!

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the-flashley Awww! This makes me so happy! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's definitely weird, but worth the experience of it, I think. 😊 7y
blairbear90 @The-Flashley Weird just so happens to be my cup of tea! 😉 This book is next on my list! Love your posts. 7y
the-flashley Thank you!! 😍 7y
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blairbear90
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Pickpick

This book is like a good thick cut steak, pan seared and oven baked to perfection. I'm still reeling from how delicious it was. 👌

From the world, to the characters, and the depth of feeling, everything in this story is so wonderfully balanced. I have already ordered the other two in the series, and am eagerly awaiting their arrival! 💙

Read this book if you're into:

✔ Strong Female Characters
✔ Political Struggle
✔ Fictional Mythology

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blairbear90
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Pickpick

Picked this up as something to sink my teeth into for a day of rest.

This book was completely immersive. From the Prologue you're invited in to the brutal but heartwrenching trials of the Frostwolves. You can help but be moved by the collective sense of duty to each other that the Orc clan shares.

I would definitely recommend this book to any Warcraft fan, or fantasy reader!

Lok'Tar Ogar!

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Feeling under the weather today and taking it easy. This book is surprisingly heartwrenching for a story about supposedly blood thirsty Orcs. Feeling some love for the Frostwolf Clan and enjoying the easy reading style of this author.

Anyone else enjoying a fandom-based story?

😷📚

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Doctor Who: The Legends of River Song | Jenny T. Colgan, Jacqueline Rayner, Andrew Lane, Steve Lyons, Guy Adams
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Hello, Sweetie. 💛

#dooweeooo #catsoflitsy

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blairbear90
Babylon's Ashes | James S A Corey
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This series makes me happy.

I've seen a lot of reviews online saying this is a "cleanup book" While I agree that the first half is a bit slower and there isn't as much life threatening, pulse hammering action, I still think there's plenty of character development and plot advancement to make it a very enjoyable read.

I will certainly be pre-ordering the next in the series as soon as it's available.

Thank you, James S.A. Corey.

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blairbear90
Babylon's Ashes | James S A Corey
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Good morning, Littens!

Getting in some quiet time before heading to work. 🤓 Babylon's Ashes is starting to get tense!

What is everyone reading this Sunday?

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Babylon's Ashes | James S A Corey
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Christjen Avasarala will forever be one of my favorite fictional female protagonists.

#fuckit #sarigoals

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Babylon's Ashes | James S A Corey
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Take me back to the Rocinante...

Book 6 in one of the most engaging, thrilling, and nuanced sci-fi epics that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. A fast favorite of anyone I've recommended it to.

😻

#appropriatelythemedduvet #cantsleepwontsleep #theexpanse #jamessacorey

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blairbear90
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Finally getting around to this one. It's been waiting patiently on my vanity for me to find the time.

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blairbear90
Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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First teen book I've read in a while (mostly because I'm prejudiced). I have to say...I don't hate it. ☕📖🤓

MrBook Belatedly, welcome to @Litsy !!! 8y
blairbear90 @MrBook Thank you!! :) 8y
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