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Xenocide
I just finished another book and, with the start of the next book in the series, I've now got 51 books so far this year that I've either read or am currently reading - whew! The book I just finished was somewhat unique in how it was both addictive and very 'heavy' at the same time. Typically it's the lighter books the suck me in (Hunger Games, Twilight, Harry Potter), while the heavier books are certainly enjoyable but don't make it as difficult to put the book down. Interestingly enough, I've even read this book before and liked it, but didn't love it; this time around I was just enthralled the whole way through.If anyone has ever asked me about my favorite books, chances are I've mentioned Ender's Game. It's a fairly light story that's a lot of fun - technically it's science fiction, but I really think it's accessible even to non-sci/fi fans. The Ender storyline has a parallel called the Shadow series which follows one of the other characters from Ender's Game. While the Shadow series focuses more on action and political intrigue, the Speaker series (the series I'm currently reading) takes a more philosophical angle.
The direct sequel to Ender's Game is actually a new addition which fills in some holes previously left in Ender's life and is called Ender in Exile. Next in the series (originally the second book before Exile came out a couple years ago) is Speaker for the Dead, and the fourth book is the one I just finished - Xenocide. Today, as soon as I finished Xenocide, I started the last book in the series called Children of the Mind (supposedly there's another book coming out eventually to continue the storyline and merge the Speaker and Shadow series). I'm really excited right now about getting into Children of the Mind and getting to the end of this great series.
So tell me, what have you been reading lately?
posted by Erin at
7:42 PM
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I love all the books in the Ender's Game Series. I just finished the 3rd book in the Hunger Games series, the Mockingjay. Have you read it yet? I liked it a lot but didn't LOVE it like the first two.
Well, JJ called me a nerd yesterday when I handed Catching Fire back to his mom. She had let me borrow it the night before (so yes I read it in less than 24 hours). He just doesn't understand that unless something extremely important comes up, I am just going to be reading. Last week I read 5 books... Ok - so maybe I am a little bit of a nerd... but at least I know I'm not the only one in the family :) I wish you lived close to us - I have a feeling you and Erin would be awesome people to do a book club with!!!
I just finished one of the best books I've ever read (recommended by Aunt Karlene) called "Help" by Kathryn Stockett. I could start it again tomorrow (if I didn't have so many others I wanted to read). Be sure and tell Erin about it. Some other's I've read and really loved the last few months are: Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, The Guernsey Literature & Potato Peel Pie Society by M.Shaffer & A.Barrow and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (I didn't love but everyone in my book club did).
Did I tell you I read Enders Game (because you suggested it) and really enjoyed it?
I am reading the last of the Hunger Games. Kevin just finished the series you recommended The Mistborn series and LOVED IT. But truthfully who cares what we are reading - we need some posts with photos of your GIRLS!
I am looking forward to reading the last of the Hunger Games. I have heard The Help is really good so I am looking for a copy to begin reading that.
Have I mentioned I love keeping up with you guys on your blog!
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