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30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own: I'd like to read some japaneses fairytale. Could you help me, please?A very popular Japanese folktale is Momotaro or Peach Boy, I know there are quite a few English translations and I would hope there is a Portuguese one.
Cheers, Amy
Amy wrote: "30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own: I'd like to read some Japaneses fairytales. Could you help me, please?A very popular Japanese folktale is Momotaro or Peach Boy, I know there ar..."
Amy, thank you for your help!
Unfortunately I didn't find them here. I just WOULD like to read Japanese fairytales, but if you remember some from other countries you can tell me!
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SuperZaz is here :pHere's Momotaro and you have an audio version if you want:
(I'll add it in my challenge)
Zaz wrote: "SuperZaz is here :pHere's Momotaro and you have an audio version if you want:
(I'll add it in my..."
Omg, ty Super Zaz! lol
I'll try to find it in Port, because I prefer physical books, but I was looking and is a short story, right? I'll add to the list (:
Yes, it's a tale so it's short, around 9 pages. The pdf version (also on the site) is quite lovely :)You have more japanese fairytales on the site if you search.
For the "W" category, a lot of people seem to be reading What If? : Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical QuestionsI am reading it, and I may be biased, but it seems like it'll be a great book. It's from the creator of XKCD comics.
Manda wrote: "For the "W" category, a lot of people seem to be reading What If? : Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical QuestionsI am reading it, and I may be biased, but it seems l..."
Manda, thanks!
I've heard about it. I'll take a look :D
Week 1. A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't: Maze Runner, by James DashnerReview: I really liked Maze Runner, but I hated the ending!
- At the beginning I was "ok". The characters wasn't so interesting, and then I discovered some that I liked a lot.
- In the middle of the reading, I felt that I was reading something great. And MR would be add to my "favorite list"
- And in the end, of that "forever-reading-book" (it never ends!!!), I started to thinks that the things were going to be ok, but no. NO!
Why?
Well, because at the ending of the book, my favorite character was killed because of...NOTHING!
That's why I will give it 4 stars.
Week 2. A book set in a different continent: Invisible Murder, by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete FriisMy favorite hero(ine) is back!
Nina Borg is a great character, specially because of her tendency to act as a real philanthropist. You call her, and she is always there to help. But unfortunately she does things that, in her family point of view, looks like a lack of responsibility to her mother's life.
I needed some time to understand all the characters of this book, but I figured out that they are very important to the whole story.
4 stars and I can't wait to the next book!
Week 3. A book from the 카지노싸이트 Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated): The Girl on the Train, by Paula HawkinsHm... this is a normal book. With a boring thriller story. A meh main character.
Maybe the problem is with me!
3 Stars of mehness
I can reassure you, the problem is not with you ;) I gave it 1 star of why-the-hell-do-all-these-people-rave-about-it hahaIt's always really interesting to see how some books spark love or hate feelings in readers.
Sophie wrote: "I can reassure you, the problem is not with you ;) I gave it 1 star of why-the-hell-do-all-these-people-rave-about-it hahaIt's always really interesting to see how some books spark love or hate fe..."
Sophie, I almost give it a 2, but I'm not THAT cruel. Even a bad book deserves at least 3 stars. I think I gave 1 just once.
I didn't like the net that connected the characters, I hated the main one (she is SO boring), every time I read about the victim I was like "meh meh meh, u bitch" lol they could all burn in hell, maybe I'd give it a 5 lol
I read it last year & still hover between two & three stars. I gave it three purely because it kept me interested and turning the pages, and I did want to find out who did it. But the more I think about it, I really do think it was just ok.
Jody wrote: "I read it last year & still hover between two & three stars. I gave it three purely because it kept me interested and turning the pages, and I did want to find out who did it. But the more I think ..."Nice to see that there are more readers like me! :P
Babitix wrote: "Sophie, I almost give it a 2, but I'm not THAT cruel. Even a bad book deserves at least 3 stars. I think I gave 1 just once."We all have different ways to rate books, but I could never give it the same rating as other books that were not that good, but still had redeeming features ;)
At first, I gave it 2 stars, but changed my rating after all the rave it got, it just pissed me off :P
Because of you Sophie, the main character of the book will drink more and be more depressing. Poor next readers :pI'm also on the 3 stars club, because it was a page turner, but nothing new on the thriller planet.
If I could influence characters in book I would better her not worsen her haha
Week 4. A book by an author you discovered in 2015: The Girl You Left Behind, by Jojo MoyesShe did it again! Jojo wrote another beautiful and realistic story.
Liv and Sophie, the main characters, show how are the real women. We are brave, we fight for the things/people we love. We fight for our lives, no matter what we have to do.
I am in love with this book. Me Before You took a piece of my soul, but The Girl You Left Behind put it back.
5/∞ Stars
5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name : Vampire Academy ("O Beijo das Sombras" in Portuguese)I tried to read this book two years ago, but I didn't finish it.
Finally, I gave it a chance and I really liked it!
It was a way to remember about high school and about some friends. And also to remember about bullying. Bullying and gossips can destroy someone's life!
But this vampire story is very nice, funny, and interesting.
4 stars! :D
29. A book by an author who writes under more than one nameDean Koontz would be a good choice for this one. He writes under multiple pen names. I think he has at least four different names he's used previously. You might enjoy his Odd Thomas series. They can be a little creepy, but have a lot of humor also and are a pretty fast read.
46. A crime story
I'd say one of Robert B. Parker's Spenser books. His are detective books and will work well for this one. They are also fast reads.
I saw a listing for Odd Thomas in Portuguese in what little looking I did through Google. And the Spenser book came out in 1973, so hopefully it will be easy to find. Good luck in your book journey. :-)
Annika wrote: "Babitix wrote: "5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name : Vampire Academy ("O Beijo das Sombras" in Portuguese)I tried to read this book two years ago, but I didn't fini..."
I don't think I'll read Maze Runner soon. I liked it, but some friends warned me that the author lost his mind, and the ending became a trash.
Vampire Academy was a surprise! I'll finish it, but not now. I have to finish Unfortunate Events, Percy Jackson and Millennium :D
Holli wrote: "29. A book by an author who writes under more than one nameDean Koontz would be a good choice for this one. He writes under multiple pen names. I think he has at least four different names he's u..."
Holli, wow, thank you so much!
I liked Odd Thomas, and, yes, the is Odd Thomas in Brazilian Portuguese. I'll put it on my list, but there is a Brazilian author I'd like to read. Carpinejar, he is awesome!!
The Crime Story will go with Agatha Christie, because I bought 3 books of her! I just forgot to update my list LOL
Babitix wrote: "Holli wrote: "29. A book by an author who writes under more than one nameDean Koontz would be a good choice for this one. He writes under multiple pen names. I think he has at least four differen..."
You're welcome. :-)
Annika wrote: "I've actually only seen the movie based on Odd Thomas - I thought it was really cute and quirky. Maybe I'll give the books a go too :) "They followed the book pretty well with the movie, I thought. Definitely get more detail in the book though. Well worth reading.
6. The highest rated on your TBR: Divergent, by Veronica RothI thought I would give it a 5, but in the end of the book I realized that a 4 is fine.
I liked the characters, specially Four. I don't always like male characters, but he is awesome. Better than Tris (in my opinion). I also liked Will, Christina, Al, and even Peter, and the whole Dauntless faction. My favorite female character is Tori. Where is she? I would like to read more about her.
It was nice to think that I fit in Candor (I hope to read more about it). I'm pretty sure I would be born in this faction (my parents are VERY honest), and I wouldn't change. But is sad when I think about my best friend (she would fit in Amity) and my fiance (he would fit in Dauntless) :P
If you liked Four, you should read the short story about him (The Transfer), it really added to learn more about him and I loved it. Sadly, Four is the one who lacks consistency in the series, so I didn't like him as much in the sequels :(I think I would have end in Erudite, but I'm probably a little Divergent.
Zaz wrote: "If you liked Four, you should read the short story about him (The Transfer), it really added to learn more about him and I loved it. Sadly, Four is the one who lacks consistency in ..."I bought that book, but I will read the series before reading his story. But thanks, Zaz! (:
7. A book about books: Fahrenheit 451This is great! Definitely a classic that everybody MUST read.
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4 stars!
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8. A classic book with less than 200 pages: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist is a book that is all based on the Bible. I say it because I read the Bible everyday, and all the Santiago's journey is something that is now new for me.
I mean, except for the magic stuff, the book has a great message that, for those who read the Bible, is not new. There is only one God, who writes the best thing for the human being, and we should hear the inner voice (Spirit Saint) that leads us to our good destiny.
The Alchemist is very nice. It is a surprise that as a Brazilian, I never read this book before.
4 stars (:
9. A book that was mentioned in another book: To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper LeeWhat a lovely book!
I'm in love with Scout and her point of view of everything, she made me remember about the little things, when I used to look to people, and not to their clothes. Laughing when finding an insect, poking them, but not killing them, even when they were really disgusting.
Boo is a mystery that we always had when we were young. I remember about a lot of Boo's I had seen during my life, and I wish I could leave some notes to them.
4 stars just because of the end of the book!
10. A book by an author you feel you should have read by now:"The book to read is not the one that thinks for you but the one which makes you think."
Mrs. Lee did it again! What a book!
I know a lot of people can't appreciate her peculiar way of writing, but Harper created a possible world. The story sets after the WW II, but it could happen nowadays.
Maybe it is because I familiarized myself with Scott and my mother with Atticus, and the same thing happened to me and my mother, but I loved this book, and also because of the world inside it. The story is set in one small city, but it looks like a huge place!
Thank you, Harper! You deserve more than 5 stars <3
11. A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge: When I started re-reading, I thought that I was crazy for loving the series so much when I was a kid, but now I know why.
HARRY POTTER IS AWESOME!
Well, not the character. Harry, to tell the truth, is pretty boring (I couldn't see this when I was younger because he was the love of my life), but now I appreciated other characters, like Hagrid, Neville and Snape (who I used to hate!).
Now that I know the end, reading the first book broke my heart, because we know who dies, who lives, who was trying to do the best to everyone...
between the book and the movie, believe me, I prefer the movie! I mean, the director and producers made some good changes and the movie became more magical than the book. But the book is as magic as the movie (don't hate meee!)
Favorite character: Hagrid (:
5 STARS!
12. A childhood classic: Peter PanAlmost 5.
I just gave 4 to this book because I think Peter Pan is a heartless boy.
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Anyway, the book is amazing!
Neverland is a place every child went to. Even I went there, but I can't remember very well...
Favorite character: Mrs. Darling
4 stars.
13. Reader’s Choice: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsIt is really sad, but I'll give it only 3 stars.
I don't like the history, and I think the movie was a way better than the book. Is it possible? Yes!
Favorite Character: Ron because he calls Lockhart a "git" (in Portuguese they translated git to bosta and this is something like shit LOL HE CALLS LOCKHART A SHIT I laughed really loud!!)
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14. Match this item with another challenge "Popsugar - 27. A murder mystery"
And this is Agatha Christie!!!
I can't believe I never read a book of her. She is GREAT!.
I tried to read Harlan Coben, James Petterson, Paula Hawkins, but only Agatha caught my attention.
Did I said the wrong person was the assassin? SURE!
Was I surprised by the end of the book? OF COURSE!
Do I want to read all of her books? HELL, YEEEEEES!
4 Stars only because I can't believe the assassin is...this person.
Favorite Character: Mary Dove (I would like to read more about her)
15. A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago): The Legend of Sleepy HollowIt's really, really meh. I think it is because of the time it was written. I don't think is a bad story, but it's just meh.
Favorite character: The horse that I forgot the name o.O
I found that really disappointing too! It's such a creepy story, but done so badly. So much pointless backstory!
Jody wrote: "I found that really disappointing too! It's such a creepy story, but done so badly. So much pointless backstory!"Yes! When I watched Burton's movie I thought it would be dark and interesting as the movie is, but I got really disappointed!!!
16. A book from the top 100 mystery novels: The Girl with the Dragon TattooFinally! The book is good, but I almost gave it a 3-stars.
I think I like the book as much as I liked the Hollywood movie. Some friends told me I should watch the original series, and I intend to do it as soon as possible.
Favorite character: Lisbeth Salander!!!!!!
17. A book with a beautiful cover: The Way We FallWOW! It took me only 2 days to read this book, and I'm surprised how good it is. I just didn't give it 5 stars because I think it could be more wild. But it's still a prodigy and interesting series.
Favorite Character: Kaelyn, the main character. She is not annoying as the most female characters of dystopian books. She knows her place, what she can do, she doesn't try to save the whole world every-single-damn-time and she is sincere. I really like her!
18. A book on a summer/beach reading list: The SelectionOk, this book is good. I thought it would be one more YA book, but it is funny and light to read. I'm in love with Aspen and Maxon, but I think I will "take" Maxon this time. He is such a gentleman! But Aspen is charming and "macho man". I think America is in trouble!
Favorite Character: I was thinking about America, but I'll pick Maxon. Damn, he is so cute!
19. A non-fiction book: What a book. I won't give it a 5 because it's not one of my favorites. But this book deserves a BIG FOUR! I love reading about the Holocaust, and it was different this time, because I didn't know anything about Theresienstadt.
I have no words to explain how sad is reading about the Holocaust. I'll definelety lend my book to some friends interested on it, and other friends that doesn't know too much about WW2.
There is not a "favorite character" beucase unfortunately this book is real. All the jews deserve my admiration and love! ❤
20. A book with a first name in the title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanThis is my favorite book of the series, and I'm glad of re-reading it after so long time. My feelings were messed up by the end of the book. I was happy but crying.
I remember that the first time I read this book was during school (10 yeas ago) and said to my friends Sirius was my father. It was so good - the old days! We used to create stories based of Harry Potter's world.
Favorite Character: Sirius Black!!!!!!!
21. A book from the 카지노싸이트 Recommendations page: The Wonderful Wizard of OzI have to say I am surprised with the story of this book. I tried to read classics as Peter Pan and Alice and I didn't like them. They were really boring, but the Wizard is funny, interesting and also has something really important to tell to kids and aldults that read it.
The fact is that you can "find" intelligence, a good heart, and bravery inside yourself with no help from other people. You just need to try, try again, make wrong choices, try one more time, grow, and get what you want inside you.
I will definetely read this book to my 6 years old cousin! (thisis a good way to re-read it asap)
Favorite Character: Tin Man and his lovely heart ❤
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22. The first book in a new to you series: Blackbird
By the end of the book, I gave it a 5!
Yes, this book is awesome! I usually don't like thriller books (Tell No One and The Girl on the Train - you suck!), but this one is great!!
I can't wait to read the 2nd!
Favorite Character: Sunny/FNV02198
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23. The next book in a series you are reading: It's in His Kiss
First, I don't think Hyacinth and Garreth are a nice couple. Their romance looks fake, it doens't seem that they really love each other, it seems that they want to fu** every single time. But love? I don't think so...
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I usually give 3 stars to books that I don't like, but I could finish in 5 days. So that's why I gave it 3 starts
Favorite Character: Isabella (the grandma), you are the best part of this book! (I also love Lady Danbury, she is great!!!)
24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.): The PrinceMaxon is tooooooo...cute I can't stand this I'm sorry he is too gay for a straight
Favorite Character: America. But she was also boring.
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25. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you: Inkheart
This book wasn't too nice. It was pretty interesting, by the beggining, but at the end I was almost screaming and giving up of the reading. (Sorry for the English, I don't know how to express my feelings about this book. I'm lost LOL).
Favorite Character: Meggie, because she is brave!
26. A book everyone is talking aboutAgatha IS the
I loved it so much that I already started Nêmesis to compare which book is the best: Nemesis, A Pocket Full of Rye or The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side.
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If you never read a book by Agatha, you should do it right now!
Favorite Character: Miss Marple!!!! I love heeeeeer!
27. A book with a beautiful title (in your own opinion): NemesisIt was a very tiring reading, for sure. This time it looked like Miss Marple was a superhero(in). Actually I think she is, but the reading was tough.
So this reading deserves 3 stars, first because I still love Miss Marple and then because I knew who was the killer again (call me Miss Marple II lol).
Favorite Character: Miss Marple, as always!
Babitix wrote: "24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.): The PrinceMaxon is tooooooo...cute I can't stand this I'm sorry he is too gay for a straight
Favorite Characte..."
I really enjoyed the movie Inkheart, but am worried that the book will not live up to the movie. Who does not love Brendan Fraser!
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✔ 1. A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't: The Maze Runner
Started: January 1
Finished: January 6
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 2. A book set in a different continent: Invisible Murder
Started: January 8
Finished: January 13
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 3. A book from the 카지노싸이트 Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated): The Girl on the Train
Started: January 15
Finished: January 23
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔4. A book by an author you discovered in 2015: The Girl You Left Behind
Started: January 23
Finished: January 29
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name : Vampire Academy In Portuguese is "O Beijo das Sombras" but this title in English was used in the 3rd book of the series Vampire Academy
Started: January 29
Finished: February 4
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔6. The highest rated on your TBR: Divergent
Started: February 16
Finished: February 22
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔7. A book about books: Fahrenheit 451
Started: February 15
Finished: February 24
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔8. A classic book with less than 200 pages: The Alchemist
Started: March 1
Finished: March 3
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔9. A book that was mentioned in another book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Started: March 3
Finished: March 9
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔10. A book by an author you feel you should have read by now:
Go Set a Watchman
Started: March 23
Finished: April 6
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔11. A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Started: April 6
Finished: April 11
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔12. A childhood classic: Peter Pan
Started: April 12
Finished: April 17
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔13. Reader’s Choice: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Started: April 18
Finished: May 02
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔14.
A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the titleWhat If? - Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions - thank you Manda! I'm thinking about reading this one, but I'll wait for it.
WILD CARD
14. Match this item with another challenge "Popsugar - 27. A murder mystery" A Pocket Full of Rye
Started: April 18
Finished: May 04
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 15. A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago): The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Started: May 18
Finished: May 22
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔ 16. A book from the top 100 mystery novels: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Started: May 31
Finished: July 07
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 17. A book with a beautiful cover: The Way We Fall
Started: July 12
Finished: July 14
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔18. A book on a summer/beach reading list: The Selection
Started: July 15
Finished: July 21
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔19. A non-fiction book: The Last Jew of Treblinka
Started: July 22
Finished: July 28
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 20. A book with a first name in the title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Started: July 29
Finished: August 12
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔ 21. A book from the 카지노싸이트 Recommendations page: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Started: August 21
Finished: August 28
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔22. The first book in a new to you series:
The Girl With the Dragon TattooBlackbirdStarted: August 29
Finished: September 09
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔23. The next book in a series you are reading:
The Penultimate PeriIt's in His KissStarted: September 19
Finished: September 23
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.): The Prince
Started: September 24
Finished: September 24
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔25. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you: Inkheart
Started: September 09
Finished: October 03
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔26. A book everyone is talking about: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Started: October 04
Finished: October 15
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔27. A book with a beautiful title (in your own opinion):
Onde Estivestes de NoiteNêmesisStarted: October 16
Finished: October 31
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡
✔28. A biography, autobiography, or memoir: Twelve Years a Slave
Started: November 01
Finished: November 10
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
✔29. A book by an author who writes under more than one name:
Odd Thomas or Me Ajude A ChorarThe Carnivorous CarnivalStarted: December 03
Finished: December 08
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
✔30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own: Momotaro: Peach Boy
Started: December 08
Finished: December 09
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡
✔31. A work of young adult fiction: The Slippery Slope
Started: December 10
Finished: December 26
Rate: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡
32. A historical fiction book
33. The 16th book on your TBR
34. A book about mental illness: The Reason I Jump
35. An award winning book: The Girl Who Played With Fire
36. An identity book (about a different culture, religion or sexual orientation)
37. A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read: Divergent
38. A book about an anti hero
39. A previous suggestion that did not make it into the list: Malala, A Menina que Queria Ir para a Escola
40. A novella from your favorite genre
41. A book about a major world event (fiction or non-fiction): The Boy on the Wooden Box
42. A top 100 fantasy novel
43. A book about a thing that goes bump in the night
44. A book you're embarrassed to read in public: Fifty Shades of Grey I can't believe I'll do it!
45. A book related to a hobby or passion you have
46. A crime story
47. A book with a type of food/drink in the title
48. A dystopia: Insurgent
49. A book with a great opening line:
50. A book originally written in a language other than English
51. A short story from a well-known author
52. A book published in 2016