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Subject: Fantasy/Science Fiction Challenge - Post lists here.
Date Posted: 12/30/2017 9:32 AM ET
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I'm thinking about doing a fantasy/science fiction challenge this year.  Found that I read 49 books in this area this past year so I'm thinking a challenge might be appropriate.   Anyone want to join me?   It would be a simple challenge - something like read five to ten books, comment on them and rate them.  Since I don't know how many I will read I'll just let the list emerge as I go.  I have three books on my January list with the first listed below.  So, let's put our lists here include our comments and rating.   1.  The Land of Elyon 1 the Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman, 1/7/2017, 4 stars.  This is a well written fantasy featuring a twelve year old girl as the leading character.  I enjoyed this tale and listed it as Children/YA because the girl is older at the books closing and the series continues.  She discovers a plot to take over the city where she lives, discovers how to talk with animals and uncovers a plot to take over the city.  I read books for yo more...
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Date Posted: 12/30/2017 8:00 PM ET
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Date Posted: 12/31/2017 9:14 PM ET
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I can work into this challenge up to 12 books...like one a month... Enchanted, Inc. (Katie Chandler, Bk 1)Author: Shanna Swendson Loved this book. A light read definitely chick lit. A litt more...
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Date Posted: 1/3/2018 6:59 PM ET
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Half a King (Shattered Sea, Bk 1)  by Joe Abercrombie 1/3;  Half the World (Shattered Sea, Bk 2)  1/12;  Half a War (Shattered Sea, Bk 3)  1/17 4 stars for the trilogy. Fast-paced story. Follows a set of young adults dealing with war and the challenges of survival.  Strong women characters, including an unforgettable woman warrior. Kings, queens, b more...
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Date Posted: 1/4/2018 9:45 PM ET
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So let's do it everyone!  I've missed this more...
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Date Posted: 1/5/2018 1:15 AM ET
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I have 10 bo more...
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Subject: Sounds good
Date Posted: 1/6/2018 2:59 PM ET
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Works for me, REK. I'm currenty readin more...
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Date Posted: 1/6/2018 7:02 PM ET
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That's what I thought, too. more...
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Date Posted: 1/7/2018 2:21 PM ET
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So are we posting our lists here? I'm p more...
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Date Posted: 1/7/2018 9:19 PM ET
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Date Posted: 4/7/2018 8:30 AM ET
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Finally more...