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The Elfstones of Shannara (The Shannara Chronicles)
The Elfstones of Shannara (The Shannara Chronicles) | Terry Brooks
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FANTASY TALES OF ALL TIME. SOON TO BE AN EPIC NEW SERIES FROM MTV. Thousands of years after the destruction of the age of man and science, new races and magic now rule the world, but an imminent danger threatens. A horde of evil Demons is beginning to escape and bring death upon the land. Only Wil Ohmsford, the last of the Shannara bloodline, has the power to guard the Elven Princess Amberle on a perilous quest to the save the world, while the leader of the Demon force aims to stop their mission at any cost. Praise for Terry Brooks Shannara was one of my favorite fictional worlds growing up, and I look forward to many return trips.Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle.Peter V. Brett, author of The Skull Throne A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters.Christopher Paolini, author of EragonFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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LiseWorks
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Mehso-so

This one was long.A lot of it actually put me to sleep.The exciting parts could have been done in 300 pages. It is not one of my favorite series, but it was a chunkster challenge met.It fulfilled #SeriesLove @Andrew65 being #2 in series Also,#ISpyBingoJanuary with Waves, persons back kind of, and Fog or Mist, perhaps even and Oval shape with the Satelite Dish? Which is confusing as to why that is on the cover is beyond me. @Clwojick @TheSpineView

TheSpineView I read this series years ago. I remember feeling the same way. Great job for sticking with it. 1y
Andrew65 Well done, especially on finishing it. 🥳 1y
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LiseWorks
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I just finished another Mini Chunkster. This one was 745 pages. Almost made the super chunkster, although there were some parts of this book that could have been taken out. My review will be posted later with other challenges dealing with this book. #ChunksterChallenge @Amiable

AmyG Yay! 🎉 1y
Amiable Hooray! 1y
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bookishbitch
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Pickpick

The book differs quite a bit from the TV show. Which didn't surprise me. The basic plot was the same. If I hadn't seen the show, the ending would have been a total surprise. The fight scenes are very in depth. I felt like those could have used some editing. I enjoyed it but I'm unlikely to read more of the series. But I rarely read full series so it's not a reflection of the story. (Fireside reading courtesy of YouTube tv.)

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bookishbitch
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I can't lie, I'm thinking about coloring this page.

iread2much That‘s a great idea! And a very pretty page 3y
bookishbitch @iread2much Thanks! Maybe I'll practice on a photocopy of it 1st. 3y
iread2much @bookishbitch also a great idea! 3y
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bookishbitch
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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Got addicted to the show on Netflix. Found out the hard way there was only 2 seasons. Legit had a meltdown on my treadmill when it didn't play a next episode. I bought the book for my sister but started reading it myself. I fear I'm now lost in the 4 lands. I'm sad about the show but looking forward to the books. It seems like there are a lot of them in series. I will see how they differ.

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wordslinger42
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A book, homemade hot cocoa, and several blankets for this chilly evening! 📚🍫❄

Geenie Nice👍 💖And that book! 😍 (edited) 4y
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wordslinger42
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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Continuing on with a couple of comfort re-reads 💜📚

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wordslinger42
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. Yes! Redamancy. It means "a love returned in full"

2. Depends on the series. If the writer can keep the story going in an imaginative and unique way, I'll still be reading when book 697 releases ? My favorite series is Shannara by Terry Brooks

3. Yep! I write Christian fantasy and part one of my first book releases Dec 12th!

4. Happy Wondrous Wednesday!
@cherinium @Rachel.Rencher @Schlinkles

ImperfectCJ Redamancy: that's a new one for me. I like it! 4y
Eggs Love your word! Your series sounds lovely—new to me! 4y
wanderinglynn That‘s an awesome word! 4y
wordslinger42 @ImperfectCJ @Eggs @wanderinglynn I discovered it a couple years ago on Facebook of all places, and it stuck with me! 4y
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curiouserandcurioser
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Lazy Friday afternoon with my best doggy love, Maggie!
#dogsoflitsy

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Mtroiano
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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#ElfOnAShelf 🧝🏻‍♀️ #ElfOnTheShelf🧝‍♂️ #BuddyTheElf 🎅 #SeasonsReadings 🎄

#BookNerd 📚💙

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Tooooo cute!!!! 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Love the Buddy funko! 💚 5y
vkois88 I honestly don't care for the movie, but I love the funko! 5y
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JazzFeathers
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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#NewHogwartsAdventure #stone

By the age of 16 l was already a strong reader. Up to that point l had mostly read mysteries (which is still one of my favourite genre), but l don't know why, around that time, l started longing for stories with magic and adventures.
Elfstones of Shannara was my first fantasy ever. Soon after l discovered David Gemmell and then Tolkien.

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archaeolibrarianologist
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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Marmie7
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Our first comiccon and a fun time with my girls! I'm so glad we were able to experience this! We got to see Terry Brooks, unbelievable❤️

laurieluna Looks like one of them has their hand on your shoulder! 😱 6y
Marmie7 @miralunasbooknook I know- love it! (This is actually my daughter) 6y
laurieluna @Marmie7 ah sorry! Still very cool. Would love to go to something like this. 6y
398.2 I got to meet Terry Brooks a couple of years ago and it was amazing! 6y
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lovepeaceandwrite
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Pickpick

So amazing book, with an amazing story, with amazing charecters. My favorite part was the chapter from the King of the Silver River. It is an amazing book. And the review is on My blog

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lovepeaceandwrite
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Having My Lunch breack with Coffee and a book. Amazing

MrBook Niiice! 🙌🏻 7y
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lovepeaceandwrite
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"... E era como se a morte tivesse saído das profundezas da terra para velar pelos elfos" amazing

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lovepeaceandwrite
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"É o demónio tinha ódio. Odiava com uma intensidade que roçava a loucura. Centenas de anos de aprisionamento dentro da fortaleza negra que jazia além da muralha da proibição haviam dado ao seu ódio tempo mais que suficiente para supurar e crescer. Era tudo para ele. Dava-lhe poder, e ele usaria esse poder para esmagar as criaturas que lhe haviam causado tanta agonia"

soberanadanoite Leste a trilogia? 7y
lovepeaceandwrite @soberanadanoite estou a ler o segunso neste momento já li o primeiro 7y
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WarpedSweetness
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Halfway through this book. I really like it. It feels like it is taking me forever though. My new work schedule has been crazy, but hopefully I get this other more desirable job I am interviewing for on Friday.

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WarpedSweetness
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I feel like this describes me accurately. My fiancee hates watching movies with me that were books first. Lol

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WarpedSweetness
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The Future of Books - Print vs. Digital
www.pinterest.com/pin/37436240631847750/sent/?sender=438819694850364777&invite_code=20217912977546ed906308394fa6354a

I saw this on Pinterest while scrolling through my feed. I certainly found it interesting. I love physical books, to me nothing can replace the feel of the pages and the smell of books. But I find myself getting more ebooks because it is nice not having my purse weighed down.

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WarpedSweetness
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I went to my local library finally! I'm glad things have settled down enough since the move that I can start going to the library. I can't wait to get through these. :-) (Clearly the top four are library books. Lol)

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violettemeier
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Pickpick

This book made me fall in love with fantasy. I read it 2 or 3 times. The rich story line and vivid imagery inspired me to be a writer; my all time favorite fantasy novel.

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Nute

Hurt gives way to bitterness, bitterness to anger. Travel too far that road and the way is lost.

Donna_sBookMinute Hi 👋🏽. Welcome to @Litsy. Just dive right in. Can't wait to see what you're reading. 7y
Nute Thanks for the welcome. This is going to be fun! 7y
Nute You are so invested in this world when you read these epic fantasy novels. It is always difficult to say good bye. 7y
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Nute
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"Your home is wherever you make it. Your people are whomever you wish them to be. But your responsibilities are sometimes given you without choice, without consent...You cannot run away from it; you cannot hide from it. You certainly cannot change it."

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Bkwurm
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Pickpick

Elves & humans, demons & druids, magic, adventure, & a battle to save the world--everything a fantasy lover needs, & if it's not quite as captivating as Middle-Earth or Pern, it was enough to keep me turning pages. Will & Amberle's journey is exciting, but for me it was Ander, reluctant elf prince, who was the true heart of this story. I don't long to visit this world as I do Narnia or Lyra's Oxford, but it's not a bad place to spend some time.

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Bkwurm
Elfstones of Shannara | Terry Brooks
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Original order goes like this:
1. Sword of Shannara
2. Elfstones of Shannara
3. Wishsong of Shannara
I want to like The Sword of Shannara, but while there's clearly potential there, reading it was a bit...boring. 😴 So I've moved on the Elfstones of Shannara--which is great! Next I'll read Wishsong, then go back and finish Sword of Shannara as a prequel.

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The_Literary_Jedi
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#septphotochallenge today is #madeintoamovie and even though I've only read two or three of these amazing books, I was pretty skeptical when it was announced last year that MTV was making a show out of them. I'm still on the fence about the show after watching the whole season. #somethingforsept #somethingforseptember

BarbaraTheBibliophage We watched the show and I'm on the fence as well. I am, however, planning to read the books! 8y
moranadatter I had to stop after two episodes. It was pretty, but not for me. 8y
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CatLadyBibliophile
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Help! Which book should I read next? I'm still working my way through Shannara, but I need help picking my secondary book (because my ability to focus is below zero right now). Thoughts?

Megabooks I've been wanting to read Saint Anything and Openly Straight. I haven't actually read any of them though. 8y
TeacupsandPapercuts Throne of Glass! 😁❤️ 8y
SiriGuruDevSingh The Raven Boys!!!! 💗💗💗💗 8y
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Guiltyascyn Ink and Bone! It was really well written. Plus, a book about books. 😁 8y
Missusb Openly straight! (Mostly so each book has a vote, but also coz it's funny and achy and goood)... 8y
LauraReads Saint Anything is great...and would balance the heavier reading of Shanara 8y
CaitlinSiem I'm a huge fan of both the Throne of Glass series and the Raven Cycle (The Raven Boys) so those two are my top picks. 8y
Laalaleighh I know I'm a little late on this but The Raven Cycle is pure magic! 8y
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Books4Ever
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My sister surprised me with a new book 😊

[DELETED] 2232195534 We've just started watching the TV show. Hubby read these books ages ago, but he's not being much help when I ask questions. Honestly, doesn't everyone remember every bit of what they read forevermore? 😉 8y
Well-ReadNeck @kaysreadinglife we watched it too because DH had read. Whenever he doesn't remember he just says "they aren't following the books exactly". ? 8y
Books4Ever I know how you feel @kaysreadinglife 😊 8y
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Jlee745
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I have added books so why do I have 0 book adds?

jessberk13 I believe that is the number of people who added to their stacks using your post. 8y
Jlee745 Thanks 8y
MrBook Yeah, I was confused about that as well, but Litsy answered my question. If you have any questions or suggestions, shake your phone and an overlay screen will pop up for you to submit your query 😊. 8y
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annahenke
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Thanks for sharing your literary life with me! I love talking about books with you. 😊

SharonGoforth Congrats! I love it too😊 8y
Owlizabeth I just passed 2,000 and it makes me so happy to finally have a SM platform that gets me. I love @Litsy and all my new book friends!! 📚😍 8y
ScrappyMags I have 56. Lol 8y
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annahenke @ScrappyMags It just takes time! I'm always going in to other people's following lists. And I, as we all must, humbly bow to the queen of Litsy @Liberty 😊 8y
BekahB This is the first social media platform that I've actually stuck with. I have a Goodreads account, but I use it more just to track what I'm reading. I really love Litsy! 8y
pppooraikul @Litsy sure is incredible, being able to bring everyone together like this! I enjoy all the bookishness here. ☺️❤️ 8y
AStoriedSoul I really love Litsy too. I love the community and find myself spending more time on here than other places. 8y
lis_s Congrats! ☺️🎉 8y
Bookworm83 I agree with you @TheLiterarium ... I used to check Facebook obsessively, but now I'm bored with it after discovering @Litsy ! 8y
Minimalgrl Woot ! 8y
acc5446 hell of a milestone - congrats!! 8y
newsworm Congrats! 8y
AsherCrasher Get it!!!!! 8y
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CatLadyBibliophile
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Sometimes I forget how slow I can be at reading. Some books I whip through others I can't. Which confuses me on this one because I'm loving it, but I'm barely 100 pages in?! Reading is odd sometimes.

[DELETED] 3558467437 I agree. Reading can be very odd. 8y
BekahB That definitely happens to me too. I think some books are meant to be read slowly. I recently read a book that took me longer to read than I expected but I think I just needed to absorb every sentence. Then there are some books that I can just tear through in one sitting. 8y
chrissys_libraryx I totally understand what you're saying! That's how I am right now with Sapphique. 8y
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[DELETED] 1409720085 I can read pretty quickly but sometimes it takes me FOREVER to read something. I've been reading "Summer Days and Summer Nights" for over a month and I just finished the 5th story. I really like it but for some reason it is taking me soooo long. 8y
ReadingEnvy I really like the Erin Hart "Nora Gavin" series starting with Haunted Ground. Bog bodies! 8y
Notafraidofwords Totally happens to me. However, the books that take me long to read I enjoy the most. 8y
Megabooks I tried to read Open City. It's 180 pages. Three days into reading a book I would've usually finished in a day and a half, I was only about 50% done. I bailed. ☹️ 8y
lilredhen These books also have a relatively slow pace, unlike many newer fantasies that rush from one point to the next. It's the difference between a quick lemonade, and a nice long tea time-both good, but in different ways. 8y
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CatLadyBibliophile
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Thunder storms and fantasy books. What could be better? (#PotatoCat is not always my biggest fan)

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CatLadyBibliophile
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Shh I did things a little backwards and watched the show before picking this one up. But I'm really excited to finally read it (so much so that I was reading in a crowded movie theater during the trailers 😂)

[DELETED] 1409720085 Your bookmark. 😂 8y
CatLadyBibliophile @emilydecato @Well-ReadNeck I call him Jack Kelly 😂 he's pretty fantastic to have on hand. 8y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage Well hello Jack! Are those Elfstones in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I did the same thing, saw the series and then picked up book one to read this summer. ;) 8y
ThatBookishGal LOVE Terry Brooks!!! The Genesis of Shannara series is probably my favorite because of the way he seamlessly connects 2 seemingly different series. Ironically enough, I went to school with the guy who played Wil (tv show). His sister was in my graduating class! 8y
CatLadyBibliophile @ThatBookishGal you're officially my new best friend, I love him on the show!! 8y
EricaReads I loved him when I was a teenager. He's the only author I've met. I made my parents take me to a reading of his on a trip to Florida when I was 13. 😍 8y
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stephanie_reads
Mehso-so

I actually really liked the story and the writing, but I found myself more interested in some of the minor characters than the main characters. I was also a little disappointed with how the book ended and thought things were wrapped up too quickly.

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Leolovesbooks
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Nothing better than reading some fantasy in bed with a kitty 😄

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Peterdamien
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Currently reading: a book which so carefully mimics Lord of the Rings so as to be kinda funny, with what appears to be a member of Hanson on the cover. (It's cheesy fun. I'm enjoying it.)

Connie spot on description of the model 😂 8y
Minacuz66 The model is an actor that plays Wil Omstead in the show 8y
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