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Share a quote from your current read or tell us about a book that really pulled on your heart strings. What was it about that book/quote that made you cry?
Oh boy, this one is a bit tough for me. I am an emotional reader--I get sucked into books to where my poor husband sometimes has to say my name so many times before it registers that someone is actually speaking to me. LOL I live and breathe the characters as I am reading their stories, that those beautifully written words just meld their way into my psyche that I cannot help but release the emotion. Sometimes it is laughing, other times tears and occasionally groans of frustration.
I remember vividly having tears flow down my face while reading Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. I had my fan girl moment with her (with a hug!) this past weekend and it probably is one of the biggest highlights of my career. This book is one of my defining moments in life and I cannot recommend it enough.
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Progress on My Goals:
Number of Books I Read Day 1: 1 and partial of a second
Total Number of Books I Read This Week: 1 1/4 books
- Halfway There by Susan Mallery
- Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
Number of Books I Read Day 2: finished Just One Kiss
Total Number of Books I Have Read This Week: 2
I also visited many blogs today before and after work.
Number of Books I Read Day 3: finished Riptide by Lindsey Scheibe and started Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery. I am veering off track on the proposed titles but I will get to them tomorrow and through the weekend!
Total Number of Books I Have Read This Week: 3.5
- Riptide by Lindsey Scheibe
- Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery
I managed to get to visit some other participants today but that has by far been the hardest part for me thus far. I am cheering everyone on, whether I get to visit or not.
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Can you believe we are half way through Summer Lovin'? How is this read-a-thon going for you? What has been the best feature of Summer Lovin' so far?
Hi, I love Laurie Halse Anderson. Have you read her book Fever? I need to read the one you recommend asap. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the rest of the week. :) I have really enjoyed this week. Once again I am suprised about how big the blogosphere really is. I had not idea there were so many book lovers out here blogging until this week.
ReplyDeleteI have! I have read all of her books thus far. :) She is a favorite author of mine. I am so glad that you are enjoying this week--it is very rewarding to read this. The book blogging community is quite vast and you can make some great friends if you would like.
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Stephanie
aka one of the Pink Ladies!
I know! I can't believe we're halfway already(:
ReplyDeleteJackie
http://nobentspines.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-lovin-read-thon-day-4-tears-on.html
Time goes by quickly when you are having fun!
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Stephanie
aka one of the Pink Ladies!
What about Speak made you cry? Or will it be a spoiler already? That book is on my TBR list~
ReplyDeleteIt would be a spoiler to say...there are several parts that did...once towards the midpoint of the book then again at the end. It is a fantastic book that really tears you apart but rebuilds you and leaves you with a sense of hope.
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Stephanie
aka one of the Pink Ladies!