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CuriousCucumber In reply to ??? [2018-12-29 12:35:14 +0000 UTC]

I just squee around in my head XD

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beautyamber12 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-12-29 17:48:27 +0000 UTC]

I wish I was that quiet XD 

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-13 07:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Ah Gone with the Wind is surely not the only book that has gotten my soul captured but it was a great example! 
Same happens every time I read Artemis Fowl for instance

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-13 07:48:34 +0000 UTC]

Now I get to relive all those wonderful imaginative memories now that Warriors is being made into a movie (hopefully Survivor Dogs and Seeker bears get added to the list (other books by Erin Hunter the author of Warriors))
Lunar Chronicles (steampunk fairytales), Harry Potter, anything by Rick Riordan, and the Avatar/Korra series (those are cartoon but they give me the same feels) for me.
Also this is hilarious XD

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-15 12:07:27 +0000 UTC]

I'm quite suspicious about movies made out of books XD (love Stardust though)
so I'm just happy they haven't made Artemis Fowl or Tales of Redwall into a movie...
But yeah Harry Potter is awesome! Love the first Percy Jackson series too
and Avatar is a classic! (the movie sucked pretty hard though)

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-15 16:21:40 +0000 UTC]

The Warriors movie is going to have David Heyman as the producer so I’m pretty psyched.
I’ve been thinking about checking our Artemis Fowl after some recommendations from my friends (online people)
I don’t know what’s worse. The whitewashing, the choreography or the fact that the movies soundtrack is available for download but the original series or Korra’ soundtrack isn’t (Nickelodeon will release a shit Ton of spongebob crap but not even a single Avatar merchandise!!!!)

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-19 07:09:40 +0000 UTC]

You totally should check it out! one of the best science-fantasies around in my opinion! 
I read the series through like every year and every time I get surprised by how great it is! ( at least the first 4 books) 

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-19 07:16:40 +0000 UTC]

Warriors isn’t really a science fantasy series true the medicine cats and the leaders can connect with Starclan (cat heaven) and the leaders receive nine lives (they can die and come back to life) but they’re just cats in the wild living in clans and unless it’s the super editions Thunderclan gets the important plot stuff happen to them. He is pretty great.

Next time I’m in the bookstore I’ll see if I can find any.

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-19 07:24:54 +0000 UTC]

I know, I have read the first book, plus my pupils have made sure I'm quite aware of the series... 

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-19 07:26:41 +0000 UTC]

What did you think of “into the wild?”

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-19 08:39:23 +0000 UTC]

Well it was alright ... after reading so much fantasy I guess it just didn't hit my point of interest that much,
but I could see why so many people like them

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-19 18:24:43 +0000 UTC]

I just started reading and I can’t stop (my bookshelf can’t fit anymore onto it) my parents think I’m like Hermione and Belle from beauty and the beast (apparently I also look like them)

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-20 08:30:10 +0000 UTC]

My parents gave up commenting about my book collections years ago XD 
It was massive already when I was in primary school...

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MysticTopaz04 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2018-02-20 08:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Mine is sixty seven percent young adult reads.

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CuriousCucumber In reply to MysticTopaz04 [2018-02-20 08:37:48 +0000 UTC]

Mine depends - mostly fantasy for all ages but a lot of young adult reads as well
but I do read classics too 

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CuriousCucumber In reply to melody-brave [2017-05-08 09:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Yay another Gone with the Wind - fan

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-18 09:37:18 +0000 UTC]

I've read Jane Eyre and most of the classics of that period... Jane Austen's, Wurthering heights etc.
aside with Pride and Prejudice Gone with the Wind was my favourite this far!

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-19 02:00:43 +0000 UTC]

I HAVE FOUND A KINDRED SPIRIT! PRAISE!  ANOTHER WHO SHARES MY LOVE FOR CLASSICS!!  I absolutely LOVE Pride and Prejudice! 

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-19 10:40:49 +0000 UTC]

Well I've read so many books in my life it would've been a crime NOT reading any of those XD

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-20 16:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Do you have any other favorites or recommendations for a fellow avid reader?

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-20 21:08:49 +0000 UTC]

Man I'd have plenty!
However what kind of books or genres do you prefer in addition of the classics?

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-20 21:43:18 +0000 UTC]

Really anything!  I like fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, realistic fiction, mysteries, and romances.. I just don't care too much for erotic stuff is all...  

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-21 15:21:50 +0000 UTC]

*cracks her knuckles* well you asked for it!
I'll just list some books you might not know already :3 ( I mean I love Harry Potters, Lotr, Percy Jackson, Narnia etc. but you probably know them)

1. Artemis Fowl - series. (Eoin Colfer). Super awesome mix of scifi-fantasy-adventure! My ultimate favourite books. Great characters, humour, adventure, fun!
2. Redwall - series (Brian Jacques) This series is basically fables, so characters are animals. However books are really nice old fairy-tale -like warm stories.
3. Mortal Engines - series (Philip Reeve). Scifi and future-story with a lovely twist of steampunk and fantasy too.
4. The Edge Chronicles (Paul Steward). Pure fantasy with lots of odd creatures and sky pirates!
5. Stravaganza - series (Mary Hoffman). This is basically historical fiction with a small twist of magic - about sort of time-travellers who adventure in two different worlds. Adventure again, a bit of romance and reaally nice historical references.
6. Moomin-books (Tove Jansson). These are a Finnish classic! Might be difficult to find in the US but the books are absolutely lovely!
7. The Cry of Icemark (Stuart Hill). Pure fantasy again, lovely story with great characters. The series has two sequels of which I have a bit mixed feelings but the first book is awesome!
8. The Enchanted Forest chronicles (Patricia C. Wrede). If you really want to laugh and be amused - read these. Fairy-tale of an adventurous Princess - super fun, talking cats etc. yes!
9. The Goose Girl (Shannon Hale). The series has 4 parts and I adore all of them. It's a new version of Grimms fairy tale but it touches deep - a bit of romance but mostly friendship and finding one's place and home.
10. Sea Jade (Phyllis A. Whitney). Ooooold old old book - a little dark story of romance and mystery.
11. Tales of the Earthsea (Ursula Le Guin). Classic fantasy series first three books are great!

Here are some of my very favourites :3 hopefully there are some new ones for you too!

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-21 15:26:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm impressed!  I have only heard of Artemis Fowl and Redwall (which was amazing!  Have you read Mossflower?).  I'M SO EXCITED TO READ THESE!!  I HAVE BEEN SO TIRED OF LOOKING FOR BOOKS TO READ AND NOW THERE ARE SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!!!  Many thanks for the list!  I'll have to let you know what I think when I finish them!  I hope I can get my hands on that Finnish book I do love reading things from different countries/cultures!  

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-21 15:47:24 +0000 UTC]

Ah good you know Artemis and the gang! Have you read any of the books? if not - DO IT!
(Oh I have read all of the Redwall series but the last two or three last ones! I have them all in my bookshelf though! I started with the 6th book - one can read them in published order
or chronological order - 6th is basically the first part of the Redwall history)

Hah whenever in need of good books ;D I have some to recommend!
I think you can find the Moomin books online (ebay etc.) - Moomin are also a comic and cartoon/anime that are great too XD

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-21 15:59:46 +0000 UTC]

I started reading the Artemis Fowl books but I was in first or second grade and didn't understand what was happening I'm definitely going to give them another go especially since I keep hearing good things about it!  Do you have a favorite Redwall book?  


I will totally ask you for more recommendations when I finish these!  If you need any recommendations as well you know where to find me

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Tigerisbeastmode [2017-02-22 12:15:03 +0000 UTC]

I got the first book when I was on 3rd grade (because I loved the cover) and it pretty much stole my soul XD
but yeah it might a bit tricky for younger kids than that...

I'd say of all Redwall books the 6th (Martin the Warrior) is still my very favorite - it was my first and Martin happens to be one
of my fav characters of the series. Salamandastron, Mossflower and Taggerung follow close behind.

I appreciate the offer currently my to-read list is sooo long that I think I won't be needing new stuff on it in a while
but I'll keep you in mind.

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Tigerisbeastmode In reply to CuriousCucumber [2017-02-23 00:53:23 +0000 UTC]

I do love Martin!  And yeah, let me know if you ever need a recommendation

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Nkong775 [2016-09-09 15:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Poor guys has to sit closest to me XD

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Snivystorm15 [2016-07-05 05:03:14 +0000 UTC]

Happens to me all the time - with books, movies and tv-series alike ;D
perhaps then you should try read Gone with the Wind - it was awesome

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Snivystorm15 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2016-07-05 05:16:12 +0000 UTC]

[Whatz it about?]>( ^w^)

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Snivystorm15 [2016-07-05 05:43:28 +0000 UTC]

It's a classic story - set in colonnial America. It tells a love story between spoiled lady Scarlett O'Hara and charming Rhett Butler (probably the best male character ever created btw ;D) spiced with nice dresses, drama and history...
it's an old book, very long... but once you get into it, you can't stop reading
one of the best books I've read

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Snivystorm15 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2016-07-05 05:55:56 +0000 UTC]

[Oh!~ Drama! Okay, I'll check it out myself then]>( ^7^)

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Snivystorm15 [2016-07-05 05:56:25 +0000 UTC]

It's super juuicyyyyy >8D

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Snivystorm15 In reply to CuriousCucumber [2016-07-05 06:11:21 +0000 UTC]

[*Sprints to the nearest bookstore*]>( °□°)/

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Zero-Box [2015-11-08 13:46:16 +0000 UTC]

I haven't watched that at all - but ah so many great books with feeeeeels

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Zero-Box In reply to CuriousCucumber [2015-11-09 03:05:11 +0000 UTC]

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NEVER! read or watch game of thrones... it does not give you feels... it literaly grabs you by your softh bits and tortures you like you have no idea... trust me... you can live pacefull and happy without seeing it

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CuriousCucumber In reply to Zero-Box [2015-11-09 19:22:06 +0000 UTC]

I've seen the "honest trailer" so I've seen enough xD

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Zero-Box In reply to CuriousCucumber [2015-11-09 20:59:36 +0000 UTC]

yeah... keep your inocense intact! XDDD the writer is a psicho... but he is SO darn adorable!

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CuriousCucumber In reply to autobotshiner [2015-10-15 19:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Well a friend of mine said it's not that good and I kinda trust her - she studies literature after all XD

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