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11.22.63
11.22.63
Stephen King | 2012 | Horror, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
10
8.8 (47 Ratings)
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It hooks you straight away, brilliant writing. (0 more)
Contains spoilers, click to show
Stephen King always managed to draw me into his books. But with this one I was totally hooked and it was on my mind long after I finished reading it. The idea of going back in time to potentially change something so huge, it stays with you! I've read this book 3 times now and will undoubtedly read a lot more!
  
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Flying (Flying, #1)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I can honestly say that I will never read an excerpt via NetGalley because now I have to sit here and wait for the book to to be released!!! What an amazing start!!! I will of course update this review once I've read it in its entirety.
  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
9
9.1 (271 Ratings)
Book Rating
I read this when it first released when i was 8 and now reading it again at 28 it is still able to hold my attention and give my imagination a good dusting off (0 more)
Gets me every time
Love everything Harry Potter! Even after 20 years it still grips me like it was yesterday
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Giver in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
The Giver
The Giver
Lois Lowry | 2012 | Children
8
8.5 (84 Ratings)
Book Rating
As a person who reads as much as I do and loves dystopian fiction it is surprising that I had not read [The Giver] by [Lois Lowry] before now. It has been in my classroom for years and on "my list" but I never got around to it. Now with it coming out as a movie(which I will never see because the book is ALWAYS better), I decided to read it.

It reminded me of [Fahrenheit 451] by [Ray Bradbury]. The concept of a sterilized society without creativity has been around for a long time. [Lowry] puts the reliance of society's memory on a child. It becomes his responsibility to remember and protect them from their own history. The Sameness is their protection but at what cost?

Overall I enjoyed [The Giver] and hope all my students read it.
  
Bloodfire (Blood Destiny, #1)
Bloodfire (Blood Destiny, #1)
8
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Read in one sitting

This was recommended through Goodreads based on my other reads and since it was a freebie, I thought, why not? And downloaded it. And then read it in one sitting. I was completely pulled in from the beginning and this thing she has going with Corrigan has definitely got me intrigued.

I'm even going to buy book 2 and start it right now, even if it has gone 1am. Who needs sleep?
  
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Trish (4 KP) rated Out of My Mind in Books

Feb 8, 2018  
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Out of My Mind
Sharon M. Draper | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.8 (5 Ratings)
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I know this book is a middle school book, but I think everyone should read it. I have a greater appreciation for the mentally disabled now and my life will be richer for it. Belongs up there with "Wonder" as required reading.
  
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Allie (4 KP) rated Dumplin' in Books

Aug 13, 2018  
Dumplin'
Dumplin'
Julie Murphy | 2015 | Young Adult (YA)
10
8.5 (6 Ratings)
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I loved this book from the beginning and now I'm rereading it because of Puddin and it's just as great as the first time I read it. I can't wait to get to Puddin. I hope it's just as great as Dumplin.
  
My first 5 star read of the year! It was such an awesome read ?!!! If you haven't checked this out then you should.

It sucked me in and I couldn't put it down and then when I got to the end I was thrown for a loop.

This book gave me a book hangover and ripped my heart out and then put it back.

You have to check this book out - go now!!!
  
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Becs (244 KP) rated No Exit in Books

Jan 13, 2019  
No Exit
No Exit
Taylor Adams | 2019 | Mystery, Thriller
10
9.0 (5 Ratings)
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Fast-paced (3 more)
Intense
terrifying
must-read!
Fast-Paced and Intense Thriller!
I haven't read a thriller this good in a very long time. It was fast-paced, intriguing until the very ending, a page-turner. And if anything was ever confusing, it made up for it right away. I honestly did not want this little sucker punch of a novel to end. It kept me on my toes and left me wanting more. Now that's a heck of a novel!

Want to read more? Full review is on my blog: bookingwayreads.wordpress.com
  
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Laura Linney recommended Hug Machine in Books (curated)

 
Hug Machine
Hug Machine
Scott Campbell | 2017 | Children, Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy
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"Motherhood has come to me later in life. I really thought it had passed me by, but as fate would have it, I now get to read this heartwarming book to my son several times a week. I don't think either of us will ever grow tired of it."

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