Category: Discussions

Breakdown: Favorite Books of 2013

Breakdown: Favorite Books of 2013
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on December 21, 2013 | 21 Comments

Top Ten Books read in 2013:         Top 5 Dystopian:       Top 5 High Fantasy:      Top 5 Urban Fantasy:       Top 5 Science Fiction:        Here is where I usually do a breakdown by creatures: Best werewolf book, best vampires, mermaids, zombies. But this year, I have a little problem. I have barely read anything with any of those paranormal beings! It’s quite sad, actually. The only werewolf book I read was Thornhill (it was okay). The only vampire book I read was […]

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Novel Thoughts: The New Adult Craze

Novel Thoughts: The New Adult Craze
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on December 18, 2013 | 42 Comments

  The New Adult craze The New Adult genre has certainly exploded in the past year or two with authors like Colleen Hoover and Jamie McGuire. So many people have enjoyed these books, but I have to ask: Am I the only person who isn’t into the New Adult craze? My feeling about the genre in general is just “meh.” Not that I have a problem with it at all, it’s just…not for me. When I hear the term New Adult, […]

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Novel Thoughts: Link Your Discussions!

Novel Thoughts: Link Your Discussions!
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on December 14, 2013 | 7 Comments

It’s no secret that I love discussions. I try to find as many as I can, but it’s never enough for me! So, I thought, why not have people bring the discussions to me? Then I can share them with other people! (Is there anyone else who has something like this? If so, I’d love to know!) I’d love to do this regularly, but right now my only open days are Wednesdays and Saturdays, and those are the days I […]

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Novel Thoughts: Why Are Bad Boys Appealing?

Novel Thoughts: Why Are Bad Boys Appealing?
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on December 11, 2013 | 26 Comments

  Bad Boys in Fiction Why are they appealing? I’ve often wondered this myself.  In real life, I do not like bad boys. “Bad boy” in real life directly translates to asshole. Sure, I went through that phase when I was young and thought that was the only kind of boy that existed, but when it comes time to settle down, bad boys are so not appealing. Why would you want to marry someone who will treat you like crap (and possibly cheat on […]

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Novel Thoughts: What Makes Me Follow a Blog?

Novel Thoughts: What Makes Me Follow a Blog?
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on December 7, 2013 | 29 Comments

  What makes me follow a blog? 1. The design. I’m ashamed to admit that this is my number one thing. If I’m attracted to the design, I’m probably going to follow no matter what the content is. I’m a shallow creature, what can I say? I like simple, clean designs with very minimal sidebars.  2. Same tastes in books. If a blogger reads almost all of the same books I do, I’m more likely to follow. If they read […]

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Nators Discuss: Book Boyfriends

Nators Discuss: Book Boyfriends
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on November 23, 2013 | 14 Comments

  [Inky] Why hello there! It’s Inky here to kick-off another Nators Discuss! Today we have a very FUN topic chosen by Jessi: Book Boyfriends! Holl-UH. Thanks to Stephanie from Chasm of Books, Shannon from Rex Robot Reviews & Melanie from YA Midnight Reads for inspiring this topic! Book Boyfriends [Jessi] What exactly makes a fictional boy swoony? Is it the sexy factor? Boy next door, or bad boy? Sweet, or aloof? Depends on the person I’d say. For me, […]

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