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books read in July
Jul. 31st, 2016 09:54 pmWhy did it feel like I read more? It felt like I read more! Oh well, at least they were all good reads!
Groot by Jeff Loveness
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Who would have thought that a comic book with Groot as the main character would have so many feels?? Great story, fantastic art, and some touching moments. <3
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The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series by Jesse McLean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love and adore this show SO MUCH. If you are a fan of the 'Hannibal' series and always wanted a closer look at the "death tableau" left behind by the season one and two killers, you will probably enjoy this book a little more than I did. I had to use my hand to cover up the images while I read the text as I am a total wuss and easily grossed out.
That being said, the book is a nice addition to your collection if you are a Fannibal BUT if you are a Fannibal, you have probably watched all the special features on your blu-rays and you know pretty much everything that is written in the book. I didn't find many surprises in here and since it only covers the first two seasons, I found myself wondering what the actors and writers would say about where Season 3 went and thoughts on a (hopefully) fourth season arc.
It's a nice coffee table book, though you wouldn't want to leave it out for anyone uninitiated to flip through, because of the graphic images and spoilers.
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Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I almost want to give this book an extra star for all the pop culture references, but at the same time I want to subtract that star for that very reason - I'm wondering how many 17 year olds out there would identify with the ST:TNG obsessed kids in this book. And with the throw away lines about 'Community' and 'Adventure Time', I worry that it is already dated only a few months after being released.
I did enjoy the book though, I liked the story a lot. I actually think it would make a good discussion title for a high school book club - talk about all the different issues each of the kids faces and how they are handling them etc.
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Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love books like this - snippets of memories, totally fun, it's pretty much like reading a personal blog. It made me hungry and I'm definitely going to try a few of the recipes she included!
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Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great read for the older elementary and early middle school set, all about fitting in and finding your place but not in a heavy handed eye-rolling kind of way.
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What did you read this month?
Groot by Jeff LovenessMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Who would have thought that a comic book with Groot as the main character would have so many feels?? Great story, fantastic art, and some touching moments. <3
View all my reviews
The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series by Jesse McLeanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love and adore this show SO MUCH. If you are a fan of the 'Hannibal' series and always wanted a closer look at the "death tableau" left behind by the season one and two killers, you will probably enjoy this book a little more than I did. I had to use my hand to cover up the images while I read the text as I am a total wuss and easily grossed out.
That being said, the book is a nice addition to your collection if you are a Fannibal BUT if you are a Fannibal, you have probably watched all the special features on your blu-rays and you know pretty much everything that is written in the book. I didn't find many surprises in here and since it only covers the first two seasons, I found myself wondering what the actors and writers would say about where Season 3 went and thoughts on a (hopefully) fourth season arc.
It's a nice coffee table book, though you wouldn't want to leave it out for anyone uninitiated to flip through, because of the graphic images and spoilers.
View all my reviews
Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey WhaleyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I almost want to give this book an extra star for all the pop culture references, but at the same time I want to subtract that star for that very reason - I'm wondering how many 17 year olds out there would identify with the ST:TNG obsessed kids in this book. And with the throw away lines about 'Community' and 'Adventure Time', I worry that it is already dated only a few months after being released.
I did enjoy the book though, I liked the story a lot. I actually think it would make a good discussion title for a high school book club - talk about all the different issues each of the kids faces and how they are handling them etc.
View all my reviews
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy KnisleyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love books like this - snippets of memories, totally fun, it's pretty much like reading a personal blog. It made me hungry and I'm definitely going to try a few of the recipes she included!
View all my reviews
Camp Midnight by Steven T. SeagleMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great read for the older elementary and early middle school set, all about fitting in and finding your place but not in a heavy handed eye-rolling kind of way.
View all my reviews
What did you read this month?