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Amanda (7 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books

Sep 9, 2017  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
9.1 (270 Ratings)
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If you haven't read this yet....why?
This book is literally the most magical journey ever. No, it is probably not the best book ever written. Yes, it was written for children. Given these facts you should still give it the chance to to win your heart because the lessons of friendship, bravery and true heroism surpass the age group it was written for. The following books include acts of literary justice that are truly moving and teach that standing up for what is right, even in the face of danger or at the risk of one'e own life, is the most important thing.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated What We Lose in Books

Mar 3, 2018  
What We Lose
What We Lose
Zinzi Clemons | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Gender Studies
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wonderful variety but something missing
This is an interesting literary debut from Zinzi Clemmons, with many semi-autobiographical elements discussing her heritage.

Thandi, a girl of mixed race, has to endure taking care of her dying mother, all the while battling various social aspects of living as a daughter of a South African and an American parent. Written in different formats, from a text message to hip hop lyrics, Clemmons explores the rich tapestry of her life and layers it with various threads.

While I mostly enjoyed this story, I do feel there is something missing and could have been weaved together a little more clearly.
  
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Dana (24 KP) rated Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2) in Books

Mar 23, 2018  
Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2)
Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2)
Megan Shepherd | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
For second book in the series this one was pretty darn good. I really like the evolution of the characters and the situations that they were put through. The darkness of the story completely surpassed that of the first. I like all the literary illusions that are found throughout the novel in series. Megan Shepherd did a great job crafting the story in a way that made it believable on the page. I like the little details that she has throughout the story that make it so much more realistic in the world it is setting. If you like horror novels you should definitely start reading this series
  
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Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated Alys, Always in Books

Jul 5, 2018  
Alys, Always
Alys, Always
Harriet Lane | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This story is based entirely in London and the surrounding areas, which is a nice change for me since most of the novels I read are based in the States. I guess in some small way it makes it relatable.

Alys, always is a mystery novel about a literary editor, Francis who witnesses the death and final words of Alys Kyte. Francis then finds herself involved with Alys's family as they try to get some form of closure from her death. Let's just say Francis makes the most of a difficult situation.

Continue reading my review at:https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/04/read-harder-100-miles.html
  
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Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated Phantoms on the Bookshelves in Books

Jul 5, 2018  
Phantoms on the Bookshelves
Phantoms on the Bookshelves
Jacques Bonnet | 2010 | Education
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Book About Books
I am conscious that I haven't put up a read harder challenge post for a while. Honestly, I was feeling a bit intimidated of going out of my comfort zone and trying something new.

So here I am, reading a book about books.

A book about Jacques Bonnet a French literary critic who owns roughly 40,000 volumes of books. Bonnet talks about his troubles with dealing with a library that big but also about things we don't think about like categorising books, finding a home for them among many other things

Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/05/read-harder-book-about-books.html