pickReread this for the first time in ages the other day. I still enjoyed reading it. I got through it pretty fast too
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pickReread this for the first time in ages the other day. I still enjoyed reading it. I got through it pretty fast too
pickYknow when you get sucked into some internet black hole and you blink to see 20 more books in your tbr list? Yup, one of those. I was in a forum and a thread caught my eye: “similar series to Hunger Games”. I love HG. It‘s one of my comfort reads, spesh after I quit Harry Potter. This was suggested as a dystopian, future high-tech YA with many backers. Overall, it was decent…it felt more limited than HG, but I can see the similarities.
#bookhaul
Good haul from the library shop for my classroom & some new items for the home library. Underrated place to get books: The Dollar Tree! (called that here in SoCal). Picked up quite a few decent YA for the classroom from there too
It‘s haul time!
Got the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld from my mom while I was on vacation.
pickI‘m always up for a YA dystopian story. In this one, once you hit puberty you‘re considered an ugly. At 16, you get surgery to become pretty and live the best life. Which Tally plans on, until a friend chooses to run away and stay ugly. And Tally follows…I would like to read the next one, since I really enjoyed this, but I‘ve heard the sequels aren‘t good. Thoughts??
pickI really enjoyed the concept of this one. But the middle bit was so slow for like 200 pages. I am glad I stuck with it though, because it got really good at there end. Also, I just thought the names of the cities were really dumb. Where do the pretties live? New Pretty Town of course! And where do the uglies live? Uglyville! Still, I am looking forward to reading the next one. 4⭐️
It‘s the second trip to Powell‘s bookstore this week during a visit with family in Portland, Oregon. My niece loves dystopian fiction and I remember reading this series years ago. Bought her a combo copy with both Uglies and Pretties (books 1&2) together in one book. I hope she likes it.
pickGot so hooked listening to this world crafted by Scott Westerfield. Coming soon to Netflix📖🎬
#bookstoscreen
pickWesterfeld did a great job with character development and bringing me into this future world. It was the first book I read in a long time and I really enjoyed it!
pick0k, this was fun. This was recommended to me by one of my younger siblings, the first in a YA science-fiction dystopian type series and it actually helped get me out of my reading slump! Definitely written for a younger audience but still really entertaining, I‘m actually excited to continue with the others.
Plus, hoverboards 🏄🏻♀️
so-soI have buddy readers and one of them is 16. This was her choice. It‘s not something I would choose on my own but the topic was interesting enough. The cliffhanger ending - yuck.
Let‘s just say I didn‘t care for it much and I‘m hoping the 16 year old does not choose to finish the series.
I guess I will read, because I cannot move. #dontjudgemycatherd #Cindercat #eyrethecalico #LucyGray #Alabamaslife #WobblyWatson #catsoflitsy
#woundrouswednesday @Eggs
I. I have not, it would be cool to read something by a Litsy member.
II. None so far
III. I used to want all the books I read made into movies, but I have been so disappointed with the movies made from books lately. The movies focus so much on the action/scenery than actual character development that everything else falls flat. Uglies would be the one book to movie I want.
Thanks for the tag @Texreader
panI apologize in advance for the negativity 😢
I‘ve picked this book up at least once a year since I received it about six years ago and never made it past page fifty. I finally finished it and I still don‘t have anything good to say about it. All of the characters are annoying and self absorbed, the pacing is super weird, and the world-building isn‘t great. The only thing good about it is the concept which makes me sad.
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#ya
pickI just really love me a YA dystopian. This is a quick-paced novel that has a lot happening. The premise is fantastic & perfect for current culture, particularly for the YA set. The writing style is just right to create a page-turner. It's simple to follow, but special in its word choice. The narration is interesting & entertaining, managing to keep things funny while still dealing with a fairly dangerous/serious topic. I found it quite a fun read.
#3books #booksivereread. Need to reread uglies again cause it‘s been years but last time I read it, I reread all the time
pickVery fun nonstop Young Adult sci fi ride.
Imagine being sixteen and instantly receiving plastic surgery to ensure you are as pretty as possible... but the years before that you are literally referred to as an Ugly.
Tally is about to turn sixteen and cannot wait to finally be more than just “ugly.” However, her friend helps her discover there is a lot more going on under the surface that is... not very pretty.
@4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads
#friYAYintro
1. A little cooler today than usual
2. Cabin, tent if I have no choice :)
3. Tally from Uglies
4. Go on hikes/walks around the city
pickSo the first chapter of this book almost lost me. After the first few paragraphs I really didn‘t think I‘d make it through this book much less the entire series. But here I am halfway into the second book singing it‘s praises! There‘s so many things in this book than makes me scared for our future generations. It poses the question of how far is too far when it comes to beauty. And is ignorance really bliss? #bookspin
pickThis was honestly one of my all time favourite books. If you like futuristic books, this is something you‘ll enjoy. To compare this book to something I would say that it‘s similar to books like The Hunger Games or the Divergent series.
Genre: Science Fiction, Young adult fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Dystopian Fiction
Author: Scott Westerfeld
19/11/25 - 19/12/01
How did you choose this book? I needed something to read and as soon as it caught my eyes I thought that I would enjoy it just by the look of it.
425 pages
(The summary is in the comments)
#Adventrecommends Day 2. Read this when I was younger and used to reread it all the time. I really need to reread it again at some point
You don‘t realize how often an author uses a certain word until you listen to the audiobook and despise the narrator‘s pronunciation of said word. “Familiar,” not “Fermiliar.” 😡🙄🤦♀️
pickIn today‘s social media-driven society, I feel that this is a great story about the sensitive topic of what is considered “pretty”. It‘s light enough, as it is a YA read, and I could‘ve done without some of the teen romance, but overall it was adventurous and gets you thinking about possibilities of the future. I especially liked that the story tied in to our current world - it made it seem more personal. Would recommend for YA and sci-fi fans! 🎢
Started Uglies today, using a pretty Belgian bookmark from @Whimsical.Curiosity 🇧🇪
The concept of this one seems pretty relevant - definitely has a Black Mirror feel to it. Wonder if they‘ll ever adapt this to the screen? 🤨
pickThere were a lot of things to like in this book - a lot certainly to think about in a society that tries to avoid conflict and war by making everyone look pretty and taking away individual differences based on looks. But the protagonist wasn‘t really likable and her decisions were made for the wrong reasons. Plus I can‘t help wonder who does the work in the new Pretty society. I gave it 4.0/5.0⭐️, but that may be generous. #2019
pickHonestly, in the beginning, it wasn‘t really catching my attention. I caught myself dozing off many times. It wasn‘t until part II and part III that things start getting interesting. And great ending left a great cliffhanger. Part II and III really made up for part I, can‘t wait to read #Pretties
I remember reading this book as a kid and loving it. I think students will become really interested in the series.
pickTh Uglies is about a sixteen year old girl who is about to have an operation to become one of the pretties. Once she is a pretty, her only job is to have fun. Her friend runs away and she is faced with the choice of finding her, or never becoming a pretty.
Reading more of the book Uglies while my big dog hangs out on the hammock with me. Beautiful weather today after the rough storms yesterday
Starting on Uglies by Scott Westerfeld today. I read it once when I was younger and enjoyed it but never finished the series. So they have been on my shelf forever it seems. One of my book groups is reading it this month so it seemed like a good time to get started again on it. Luckily the weather is nice outside! It's a great pick me up since I'm not feeling good today.
pickI also finished this one. It was a very interesting take on a dystopian novel. I enjoyed it and have already started book 2. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Starting this one. My daughter wanted me to read it years ago but my tbr is long and keeps growing.
