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Katpie1701

Katpie1701

Joined June 2017

Aspiring librarian and Ravenclaw! "You can't take the sky from me." -Firefly
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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
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Continuing my Christie education with Murder on the Orient Express!! I was especially eager to read this one, with the movie coming out and all. I love comparing books to their film adaptations 😄Do any of you have a favorite movie based off a book?

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Often in trilogies, the first book is my favorite, but I can easily say this sequel to Walk on Earth a Stranger was just as enjoyable and thrilling as the first. Leah's magical golden powers are expanded upon, the tension and bursting love present are palpable in just the right instances, and the climax is utterly explosive. We finally get to see California in the grip of "gold fever", and it is both inspiring and horrifying. #booknerd #YA #review

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I started and finished my first Agatha Christie classic in one day! Kept me guessing till the very end, it actually had me foolishly believing I'd figured it out until the big reveal. I should've known better! I'm definitely adding many more of her novels to my TBR pile. #booknerd #bookreview #mystery #classic #whodunit #bibliophile

AliceCastle Great book ❤️ 7y
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To sum it up in a word: charming. It started off a little shaky, with it feeling like the author was basically grafting Anne's personality onto L.M. Montgomery's life, but Maud grew and matured so much throughout the book that that didn't last long. It's a sweet comfort read, especially if you love Anne of Green Gables and want to get some insight into its creator. #bookreview #bibliophile #booknerd #historicalfiction #YA

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I absolutely love Anne of Green Gables and have never seen any historical fiction focused on L.M Montgomery, so I am thrilled to be diving into this one! I've read mixed reviews so I hope I'm of the more positive persuasion, but I guess we'll wait and see!

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The Aviator's Wife: A Novel | Melanie Benjamin
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This was exactly what I needed to satisfy my historical fiction craving. The Aviator's Wife is emotional, lyrical, and breathtaking, getting deep into the head and heart of Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Her story is inspiring on a number of levels; the ending unexpectedly moved me to tears. Definitely pick this up if you get the chance! #review #booknerd #historicalfiction #strongwomen #bibliophile

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The Aviator's Wife: A Novel | Melanie Benjamin
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"To live for oneself is a terrifying prospect; there is comfort in martyrdom, and for years, my hair shirt had been more comfortable than the silk brassiere I was currently wearing."
#bookquotes #booknerd #historicalfiction #strongwomen #bibliophile #quotes

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The Aviator's Wife: A Novel | Melanie Benjamin
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"Why couldn't confidence be bottled, like perfume? I'd sneak into my sisters' rooms at night and steal a few spritzes, just as I sometimes stole their clothes." #booknerd #flyingwomen #historicalfiction #bibliophile

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The Magicians: A Novel | Lev Grossman
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I actually had a hard time choosing between pick and so-so for this one. The story and characters were engaging, and overall it was enjoyable, but the pacing was off. It felt like the author rushed through so much of the world; but maybe I just wanted it to be Harry Potter. There are two other books in this series, so I'll definitely be adding those to my list to see where else The Magicians goes! #booknerd #fantasy #bibliophile #review

VioletBramble This series gets better as it goes along. And Quentin matures along the way. The third book is the best. 7y
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The Magicians: A Novel | Lev Grossman
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"A magician...feels the difference between what the world is and what he would make of it. Or what did you think that stuff in your chest was? A magician is strong because he hurts more than others. His wound is his strength."

Really enjoying this one so far, a little tongue-in-cheek and plenty of escapist fun!
#booknerd #bookdragon #quotes #magiclover #bibliophile #fantasy

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The Magicians: A Novel | Lev Grossman
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"The study of magic is not a science, it is not an art, and it is not a religion. Magic is a craft. When we do magic, we do not wish and we do not pray. We rely upon our will and our knowledge and our skill to make a specific change in the world." #bookquotes

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The Magicians: A Novel | Lev Grossman
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Reading The Magicians is the next logical phase for those of us who are wizarding-school obsessed 😃 I went to Hogwarts with Harry, Ron and Hermione, and now I'm off to Brakebills for college with Quentin! #yerawizardpart2 #booknerd #bibliophile #magiclover #magicschools #bookdragon #fantasy

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Walk on Earth a Stranger was a gripping adventure from start to finish! The story is actually the first book in a trilogy, so it mostly covers the main character Leah's journey across America in a wagon train, with California waiting at the end of the road. The focus is on strong characters and the incredible real struggles intrepid travelers faced in search of a better life, with a dash of gold dust magic sprinkled in. #booknerd #YA #strongwomen

Jenryland Read her first trilogy but haven't read these ... yet 7y
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"The gold sense is so strong now, its buzzing so merciless that I feel it down to my toes. It's almost good, like being filled with sunshine...it explodes inside me, so much hotter and and brighter than the scent of fresh blood." #booknerd #currentlyreading #booklove #beautifulquotes #quotes #bibliophile #yalove

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Station Eleven | Emily St John Mandel
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Station Eleven was so different from any other sci-fi/dystopia book I've read! Rather than just tell the story of an apocalypse, or of the changed world after the fact, this book layers stories of several different characters covering the before, during, and after. It is fantastically well-written and a wonderful combination of suspenseful, lyrical and haunting. The ending wasn't what I expected, but it fit the story well. Definitely recommend!

CouronneDhiver I finished it recently and I'm so excited about this book... I think it will be on my "Top 3 of 2017" list... so good!!!! 7y
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Finished with one and on to another! Walk On Earth A Stranger has such a fascinating setting and concept; a girl with the magical ability to sense gold in the Wild West? Yes please! And I've heard so many good things about it, I can't wait to jump right in!
#booknerd #booklove #historicalfantasy #currentlyreading #yaadventure #litsy #funsetting #goldrush #newbook #newread

SpeculativeFemale I've never heard of that book, but the description sounded so interesting I just had to add it to my stack! #blameitonLitsy 7y
Katpie1701 @SpeculativeFemale Woohoo! 😄I heard about it through my library's teen book club. I'm always down for a historical fantasy adventure, I just hope it lives up to expectations! 7y
Librariana I bought Station Eleven as part of a "Buy 2, get one free" and I can't wait to get to it! ? How did you like it? 7y
Katpie1701 @Librariana I really enjoyed it! It was so different from any other sci-if/dystopia stuff that I've read, and the writing was wonderful. I definitely recommend it! 😊 7y
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Untitled | Unknown
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1. Is both an acceptable answer?
2. Deckled
3. Book series, I devour them!
4. Neverland 😄
5. A librarian! That's my future career plan!
#bookishwouldyourather #newlitten #litsyfun

Kalalalatja 👏👏 7y
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Station Eleven | Emily St John Mandel
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"She had never entirely let go of the notion that if she reached far enough with her thoughts she might find someone waiting, that if two people were to cast their thoughts outward at the same moment they might somehow meet in the middle."

I'd been waiting to read this one and I'm so glad I finally got into it!
#booknerd #booklove #currentlyreading #bookdragon #bookish

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Wink Poppy Midnight | April Genevieve Tucholke
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So this one was interesting. This book definitely kept me hooked, and it's a snappy read, but the ending just seemed to come out of nowhere. It was odd. Not the twist ending; which honestly wasn't a shock to me, but maybe that was just because I was preparing myself for it? The characters and their situation was compelling, but all in all everything felt like it didn't gel quite right.

MrBook They can't all be winners, great review though! 7y
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"Do you really have a flying ship?" blurted Jesper.
"No."
"Oh."
"I have several."
"Take me with you."
Kaz didn't look remotely entertained.

I am 100% Jesper in this instance ??

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Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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How to describe this book? A fantasy heist YA novel with an Oceans 11 feel, Six of Crows will suck you in and you won't want to get out. Leigh Bardugo pulls off the complex plot, multiple character viewpoints, and vivid world brilliantly. Not to mention the hilarious banter between the characters. It's a wild ride from start to finish, and one of the most thoroughly engaging books I've read in a long time! #booklove #readerdelight

NeylaKunta What a good short review 😱😍 7y
Katpie1701 @NeylaKunta Thanks!! I wanted to the book justice 😄 7y
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Red Rising | Pierce Brown
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This sci-fi dystopia is absolutely incredible; well-written, thrilling, with characters you really care about and a fascinating world. It features characters that start out as teenagers, but somehow it doesn't feel like an exclusively YA book. Every moment is intense, and the themes it explores provoke thought just as intense. It is an amazing cross between The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, and Percy Jackson.

MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay with us 😊👍🏻. We're the most positive, tight-knit, passionate bibliophile community you'll meet. Careful: this'll take over your life. 😂👏🏻🙌🏻 7y
Katpie1701 @MrBook Thank you!! Two days in and I can already see that happening 😂🎉 7y
MrBook 🙌🏻🙌🏻 7y
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