Blog #8 - Book Club Response #2 (Introduce Yourself)
BOOK CLUB Blog #2: Online Discussion
Part 1: Did you keep the book you shared in Blog #1?
a. Yes? State the title & author again and explain why you chose to keep it.
b. No? List the new title & author and explain why you changed your book.
Part 2: Introduce yourself to your group. What kind of reader are you?a. Yes? State the title & author again and explain why you chose to keep it.
b. No? List the new title & author and explain why you changed your book.
a. What are your thoughts on reading?
Like? Dislike? Wish that you liked it? Wish you had more time for it?
b. Are there any particular books that you have read and enjoyed?
What types of stories do you usually like? Why?
Part 3: REPLY to EACH of your new group members. Use Control F to find their names
and then find something to thoughtfully respond to in each post.
Yes i still kept my same book called Tears of A Tiger by Sharon M Draper. I chose to keep this because in the first couple of pages i felt like I could relate to the characters because they are in high school. I dont get a chance to read very often nor do i really enjoy it, I only really read unless I have to for school. If i were to have to read a book I would most likely choose a spots book.
ReplyDeleteI can relate, I like reading books about someone similar in age.
DeleteI also just read books if its just for school
DeleteI kept my book from when I first started the title is No Safety In Numbers by Dayna Lorentz. I chose this because the I enjoy trading the genre and also I liked the thought of them trying to problem solve around an issue within their community. I like to read I just have to find the time and be in the right mood for it. When I was younger my favorite was definitely Diary of a Wimpy kid series. I just really enjoyed the book style and the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteDiary of a Wimpy Kid was the bomb.com. I agree with the mood idea for reading. Sucks that I'm never in the mood. I can't wait to hear about your book as it goes along though, sounds interesting.
DeleteDiary of a Whimpy Kid was a fun book series to read for sure.
DeleteI also agree that no one has time for reading and that Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a good book
DeleteI kept the book from Blog 1, Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn, and I chose to keep it because I read some of the book, about 45-50 pages, and it captured my interest.
ReplyDeleteI like to read realistic fiction books because I can envision the scenarios in my head pretty well, and enjoy translating words into pictures.
I enjoyed reading the book, "Where the Red Fern Grows" written by Wilson Rawls because it reminded me of something I used to do with my dogs, which was going on adventures, however mine were never as extravagant as the one from the story.
I agree, I need to be able to visualize it to be interested in it
DeleteI feel you, Visualization is big part of reading in order to keep a reader hooked.
DeleteI agree, visualizing the books really helps you getting hooked into the story.
DeleteI heard of Where the Red Fern Grows but never read it visuals help me read as well so I understand the book more.
DeleteTotally changed from the Giver to Night by Ellie Wiesel, I still can't get hooked into the book, it just isn't interesting to me. When it comes to reading I am absolute booty, I hate it. The types of stories that interest me would have to be the ones that have a realistic plot to them. I feel that this is because my brain knows it isn't true and can't follow it due to lack of facts.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your reasoning behind why you like realistic books, as I also can't follow along with more fantasy type novels.
DeleteI feel you completely bro I'm also booty at reading! but I also like books with realistic plots.
DeleteI agree, books that have a realistic plot are interesting.
DeleteYes, I am reading the same book from blog one. I am reading W.A.R.P: The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer. I chose to keep it because I really enjoyed reading the first 2 chapters.
ReplyDeleteI like reading because I like getting lost in the book but I don't really have time to read. A book that I really enjoyed in the past is Conspiracy 365. It's about a guy that gets framed for shooting his uncle and his sister and he is on the run trying to clear his name. I enjoy to read mystery books.
I love getting lost in books too, they truly can be amazing it just comes down to how good the story is.
DeleteI really can't relate to getting lost in books unless its Diary of a wimpy kid, then, I can completely relate to you.
DeleteI also like getting lost in reading I think it really gives a purpose to read, and can really increase your connection to the book you read.
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ReplyDeleteI've seen the movie of your book and I loved it! most books are boring to me too and I agree that being forced to read books ruined it for me, it's a lot better when you get to take your time to read a book and enjoy it instead of having to rush your reading then have to write a paper about it.
DeleteI agree with what you said about being forced to read in English classes. I found myself thinking that reading was starting to get less and less enjoyable.
DeleteYes I kept the same book, my book name is looking for Alaska by John Green. The reason I chose to keep the book was because, I have heard thats its a really good book so I wanted to see if it really was. Honestly I really don't like reading but, I have to read this book sooo i really don't have no other choice. Books that i actually enjoyed reading are Diary Of a Wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney, now when it comes to those books, i've read the whole collection of books and I actually enjoy those books.
ReplyDeleteLowkey agree with you, I probably wouldn't be reading my book either if we had a choice in it
DeleteI also enjoy those books
DeleteI have also read the whole series of Diary Of a Wimpy Kid, I really enjoyed reading those books
DeleteYes, I kept the book I initially had in blog 1. My book is called Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein. I chose to keep it because I am fascinated with WWII and the main focus of the book is from a concentration camp. I always love hearing new sides of this part of history but it saddens me at the same time.
ReplyDeleteMi nombre es Michael. What kind of reader am I? Garbage. Yeah you may find me reading here and there. Posted up reading a cereal box. Sometimes reading the Brewers stats after the game. I have the fluency of a toddler on crack. I have the will to pick up the book as a fat man does to exercise. I honestly have the reading ability of Harambe. Reading is plain boring to me unless its Packers or sports history. I have a few select books I've enjoyed in the past. Conspiracy 365, Magic tree house, Clifford, or any of the Dr. Suess classics. Anywho, I look forward to talking about this book for the next few weeks.
Dr. Suess classics are the way to go if you don't like them you just gotta go. Cereal boxes are probably my most read thing in my life holding two one in each hand looking back and forth trying to decide which one is less healthy to eat and choose that one.
DeleteLearning about WWII and how they did things in the concentration camps is interesting.
Deletei also agree the only things i will read are nonfiction also and i think reading about WWII concentration camps is interesting.
DeleteI kept my book by stephen king and is a memoir of the craft on writing. I choose to keep this book because it is different than what i have read before.
ReplyDeleteI dislike reading and i really never have time to read but if i had the time and had to read I would read nonfiction books because they interest me more than any other kind of books.
I can agree with you about the nonfiction books. I have trouble keeping my focus when it comes to fiction books.
DeleteI also feel like reading is a rare thing to do but maybe once we have more time when we get older we will pick up reading again.
DeleteI like that you are reading a story by Stephen King because he is a good author who makes interesting stories and I enjoy reading his books. I only really read nonfiction books about animals with my nephews because that's the only nonfiction book that they enjoy and I enjoy those as well.
DeleteYes, I kept the book I started reading. The book is called The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. The reason I kept the book was because the dialogue between the characters is very well written and it makes you wanna read more. I enjoy reading, but I never feel like I have time for it. I wish I could make more time for it. When I do find time to read, I enjoy autobiographies because you get to hear a real person's point of view about experiences.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading autobiographies depending on the person. If I think the person is interesting I will enjoy reading their autobiography but I usually do not read autobiographies.
DeleteI can relate with my favorite book Hatchet that interesting books tend to be write to make the reader want to read more along with multiple books following the whole story.
Deletei enjoy some autobiographies but they are not always my favorite
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ReplyDeleteI love and totally agree with this.
DeleteI did end up keeping the same book, my book is called "After Tupac and D Foster" by Jacqueline Woodson. I chose to keep this book because when I started reading it I ended up liking it more than I thought I would. I enjoy reading but it's really hard for me to find a book i'm interested in and want to continue reading the book. When I was in first grade my favorite book was Skippy John Jones that our teacher would read to us everyday, and I don't exactly know what kind of stories I like because I've read different books that were nowhere close to the same.
ReplyDeleteI also have such a hard finding a book I enjoy, I start so many books and never finish them because they can't hold my attention.
DeleteI also sometimes have the same problem with trying to find a book that really interests me. I haven't had a book like that in a while.
DeleteFor me it is also very hard to find a book. What is the genre of your book?
DeleteI kept my book which was The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch, I kept this book because it is a good story. I actually enjoying reading, fiction is probably my favorite type to read because I like the action and supence. There is another book that I have read and liked was The Enemy series.
ReplyDeleteYou could still have suspense on non-fiction if you aren't too familiar with the scenario. I'm happy you kept your book and I hope it pans out for you.
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Action is probably one of my favorite so I agree.
DeleteI agree with the reason you kept the book.
DeleteYes I am reading the same book I originally chose which was Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. I chose this book because it was a fantasy book and it sounded interesting to me. I kept it because after reading a bit of it, it is interesting and rather suspenseful.
ReplyDeleteI would say that I am a focused reader. If I like a book and and am really into the book than I can keep reading it for a long time without getting bored or distracted. I do enjoy reading but I do not read often. I enjoy reading fantasy books and mystery books. One book series that I liked was the Falling Kingdoms series because it was a great fantasy series and it held my attention throughout all six books and I really enjoyed reading it.
I also don't read often but agree that a good book can make you want to keep reading and finish so that you know the whole story/meaning.
DeleteI wish I was more of a focused reader. My brain at times cannot focus on the story or the plot. This is a burden because I love reading and this mental block prevents me from doing that.
DeleteYes I did end up keeping my book. The title of my book is “Shutter” and was written by Laurie Faria Stolarz. The reason why I had decided to keep it is because after reading a few pages of the book I found myself to be interested in finding out what happened next. My thoughts on reading is that I like it but I also wish I had more time to sit down and actually get myself into a good book. The types of stories that I enjoy are mostly mystery books though I am also open to reading anything if I find the plot to be good.
ReplyDeleteMystery books are really fun to read! especially when they are good right away.
DeleteI enjoy reading mystery books as well, they aren't my go too, but some are really interesting to read and try to figure out the mystery before the main character.
DeleteHonestly I have never actually read a mystery book. But I assume that they are interesting. I could possible read one later on.
DeleteThe author of my book Black Top Justin is LJ Alonge. I did not change it because i don’t care what it is, I have to read a book for this assignment so I kept it. I like reading when it is a topic that interests me. I like the book Hatchet because it was a survival based story and had lots of action and info.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the book Hatchet as well because it was a good book and it held my attention. I agree that for someone to enjoy reading it has to be a topic that interests them and that's the reason I feel a lot of people do not like reading is because they read too many books they do not like.
DeleteI also really enjoyed the book hatchet. It really felt like you were on the journey with Brian and the conflicts he went through.
DeleteI have kept the same book as blog one. My book is Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon. I decided to keep it because when I started reading it I actually enjoyed it. Most books are boring to me, so I enjoying having a book that keeps my attention.
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy reading but the more we were forced to read books in English classes, I started not liking it as much. I wish I had more time to read, I think I could get back into reading again if I had time to find a book I can get into and enjoy. I don't really have any certain type of book I like. I usually go for more love story type books. Some of my favorite books from my childhood was anything by Dr. Seuss.
I also thought that most books are boring. Which was one of the reason I don't read often but now that I started reading my book. I realized that not all books are that bad.
DeleteI agree with what you said about being forced to read in English classes. I found myself thinking that reading was starting to get less and less enjoyable
DeleteI kept the book I mentioned in blog 1. Which is called Shackled by Tom Leveen. The reason I choose to keep it was because its genre (Young-Adult) which is one of my favorites. Another reason why I kept it is because it is an interesting book. I read the first couple of pages and the book really interested me. Honestly, I don’t really read often because it is hard for me to find a book that interests me. But this book has definitely caught my attention and it makes me want to keep reading it. I am more into young adult, thriller and non-fiction books. One of the books I have read in the past that I truly enjoyed was called “Born A Crime” By Trevor Noah. This book was non-fiction and I enjoyed it because I enjoy reading about other people's lives. I find it more entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI have such a hard time finding books I find interesting as well. The Young adult genre is pretty interesting to me, I feel like I can relate to them more than I can to fantasy storied.
DeleteIt's pretty hard for me to find a book I like too. Thrillers are pretty fun to read.
DeleteI can see how reading a non-fiction book would be interesting because when you are done with a book you can always check up on the person who was in it and I myself thinks that it would be cool to do that.
DeleteHi, I am Ian Safranski and I did choose to keep my book Conviction by Kelly Loy Gilbert. I chose to keep it because it kept my interest during the first couple chapters. I’d say i’m a slower reader just because I get distracted really easy and I want to be able to retain what I read. My overall thoughts on reading is that its old school, just watch the movie. But when I am forced to read I enjoy books that are narrated by someone I can relate to in age just so I feel a connection and stay intrigued.
ReplyDeleteWhats your book about?
DeleteI have the same problem as you I cant seem to stay focused long enough to read, But im hoping this book will be interesting enough to keep my attention.
DeleteI also have the same problem when i'm reading i get easily distracted then i loose where i left off
DeleteYes i stayed with phineas Gage because it had a large impact on the way people look at head injury's also it doesn't matter what book it is. I dislike reading because i don't have time for it i only like reading non fiction books the fake stuff is gay.
ReplyDeletePhineas Gage was a really wierd thing to read about because of his injury.
DeleteI feel you with not having time I feel like there just isn't enough time ever in a day to sit down and read.
DeleteI chose to keep the book yes. It’s called Night by Elie Wiesel. I chose to keep it because it’s just as interesting as I had thought it would be. I’m a decently quick reader but I don’t love it. I don’t remember titles, but the only genres I like are Sci-Fi and historical because they’re the ones with the best hooks and stories.
ReplyDeleteI have read that book and its pretty good I think you will enjoy it.
DeleteAre there any certain kind of sci-fi books you like to read about?
DeleteWhat's the book about?
DeleteI did keep the book that I choose the reason that I kept it is because I'm interested in it and I started to read it and it doesn't seem like a bad book. I personally don't like to read im not the type of person to go out get a book to read but if I have to read a book for class then yeah i'll read it. I don't hate reading but I feel like its a waste of time because I could be doing something else that’s more productive. I kinda wish I liked it a little bit more Just because It helps on increasing your vocabulary. Time is not a problem for me to read a book but i just don't enjoy it so that's why I don't like to read books. One book that I liked was back in 6th grade when I read the book Wonder I thought it was a good book. There not a specific genre that I look for when it come to books if hear people talking about that book and they say it's a good book then i'll read it.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading wonder in middle school and I also enjoyed it. I enjoy listening to reading so if the teacher is reading a book to the class I can get into that more than reading it myself.
DeleteHow often do you typically read?
DeleteI did keep the book I started with in blog 1. The title of my book is called "Dear Martin". I chose to keep it because it is very interesting and I enjoy this type of style writing. It's realistic and I can relate to it. I like reading but I wished I had more time for it. I like books I can relate to and I think that's why I find myself reading very little. I can't really remember any books I've read that really stuck in my mind but I feel as though this book will stick with me.
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DeleteI understand that it is hard to read very little. I actually have a hard time, and rarely read books, due to school and the approach of adult hood nearing. I understand that a book you are interested in can help you fully remember it's story.
DeleteI agree that realistic fiction is a good genre. The idea of being able to relate to the character builds a bond between you and the character and therefore a bond between you and the book.
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DeleteI agree that being able to relate to a character is agood thing to keep you interested in a book.
DeleteYes, I have kept the book i chose in blog one. Witch and the Wizard: The Gift. By James Patterson. I love this book so far. I’m Adam I never really liked reading at all. When I was younger I never read much. I could never bring myself to sitting down and just reading for fun, I always viewed it as homework and not fun. Honestly I don’t have much time as it is with my busy work schedule and school. I have read other James Patterson books and they’ve been pretty good and I enjoyed them. I like action packed and intense books.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you are enjoying your book. Maybe one day you will find a book you enjoy a lot that you take some time and just read. I wish I could get into action kind of books or movies I've never been a fan of them.
DeleteI think the reason I like action books is because there's never a low spot its all of a sudden, and its there most of the time there is a plot twist and it just leaves you thinking. I love books like that.
DeleteNoah Koehler: I'm glad you are enjoying your book and it sounds very interesting i might have to read it.
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ReplyDeleteThe title of my book is The Death Cure by James Dashner. I chose to kept reading this book because I find it interesting and sort of like it. I don’t get a chance to read often and when I do it’s only because I have to read. There are no books in particular that I like but I do like reading mystery and science fiction books.
ReplyDeleteJames Dashner is one of my favorite authors personally and I enjoyed the Maze Runner series. I found the backstory behind all the events to be extremely interesting and the world to be a different take on the apocalypse genre.
DeleteI also don't really read unless its for a class or something. I rarely go out and read during my free time unless I really have to.
DeleteI also don't read much or have the time to. I use to way more when I was younger but lost interest. I also can relate to not having a specific genre of books I like. I'm very open to any kind.
DeleteI kept my book Living Dead Girl, by Elizabeth Scott. I decided to keep this book because I really like the plot of the book, and how the story is unraveling. I honestly enjoy reading specifically scary or horror books. I like these kinds of books because they are usually never dull, and there is always some sort of plot twist.
ReplyDeleteHow often do you read outside of school? Also, what are your thoughts on reading in general?
DeleteI read at least one book a month, because I'm normally busy. Reading in general is something I love and enjoy doing.
DeleteThat's crazy! I could never picture myself doing that. I'm glad you found something you enjoy.
DeleteAs Noah Koehler: I'm glad you found something you like i don't like horror books but it sounds interesting.
DeleteYes I kept my book from blog #7 it is Gone by Michael Grant I chose to keep it because it is a really interesting book and keeps you hooked in.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Aiden and I am a fast reader but I think it's kind of pointless, unless you gotta do a blog #7 and #8 like we are currently. I am not totally against it unless we have to read it during school but outside of school I will not read a book.
I have only read a select few of books like 5 in my life, and they were pretty good books because if they weren't I wouldn't have read them. I liked the Fiction books because they are more interesting than other books.
I'm also a fast reader, and I always find it harder to read a book outside of school rather then being told what book to read during school.
Deletesame no way i would read a book outside of school i dont think anybody has time for that. fiction books are good depending on what tho and what books did u read when you were young like titles.
DeleteYes, I decided to keep "Katie.com" by Katherine Tarbox, due to my curiousity of how a teenage girl feels in a relationship with a person that is a complete stranger on the internet. My name is Hope Reiter, and I am a member of Group 4 in English 12B. My thoughts on reading are one of my favorite hobbies to do, however, rarely go to. The types of stories that I like to read are: dystopian, fantasy, horror, non-fiction, and fiction.
ReplyDeletethose are the kind of books I like to read as well because they are so fun to read.
DeleteI think that would be an interesting book to me, however it sounds kind of sketchy. Not everyone is really who they say they are online so she could easily be put in danger. But I do think that the concept of the book is probably nothing like that and it has a good story line instead of a dark one.
DeleteYes I did keep my book from the 1st blog The House of Hades by:Rick Riordan. I kept this book because it's a very interesting book because it has 7 different perspectives which is going to be confusing because they tell different parts of the same story to come together. So you should focus on certain parts of the story at a time so that it makes sense instead of skipping to different sceneries and things.
ReplyDeleteI'm Tiffany and I like reading but I don't like reading everyday. I like reading at times when I feel like I have nothing else to do. Reading is a very calming thing for me I'm not to sure if it's like that for other people. I've read most of Rick Riordan's books because they are very fun to read. I remember when I was little there was always on book that I loved that my dad read to me it was called Can I Have a Stegosaurus Mom Can I Please.
I enjoy Rick Riordan's work, the subject of Greek Mythology is very interesting to me. I have always been drawn to mythology, I find it to be quite fascinating and awesome.
DeleteYes I kept the book I introduced in blog 1, it is Sisters of Blood and Spirit by Kady Cross. I chose to keep the book because I find the topic of the paranormal to be very interesting and I am more able to be locked on my book this way.
ReplyDeleteI would say I’m a decent reader, it’s very hard to find books that grab my attention and keep me committed to it. I feel that if I don’t find it so interesting that I can’t put it down I become more prone to not reading but doing something else entirely. If I have a book that I can’t put down and can’t wait to have the time to read I do wish I’d have more time for it but I have a lot more time on my hands and neglect to read. I do love this book very much but I seem to always want to do anything but read, don’t get me wrong I love to read but I don’t know it just doesn’t really feel the same I guess.
Some type of books that I find to be very interesting is fantasy, romance or horror. With the book I’m reading it kind of has all three genres bundled up together which I like very much. Some books that I have read and enjoyed would probably be the City of Bones, City of Ashes, The Lovely Reckless, and Nightshade. The reason I like these particular genres are because they enlighten the imagination and make you think. By doing this I think it becomes a pretty big attention grabber.
what other kind of books have you read? have you read books like the Percy Jackson series or books along that nature? if you have read them how do you like them?
DeleteI have read the first two books in the Percy Jackson series, I have also read another book my Rick Riordan, however I cannot remember the name at this moment in time. I love anything to do with Greek Mythology so I very much enjoyed those books, it opens your mind to different possibilities like how instead of Heaven and Hell they have the Underworld that is ruled by Hades who was banished to the Underworld by his two brothers Zeus and Poseidon. It seems kind of cruel to send good people to the Underworld because there isn't a Heaven to go to but that's how it works. However, in Egyptian myth the god Ammut was the god who decided weather you go to the afterlife or not by weighing your heart with her feather. If your heart was heavy you would proceed into the afterlife, but if your heart is heavy she would eat you.
DeleteI am still reading The Witch and The Wizard by James Patterson. So far I enjoy the book more than I expected. The book takes place in a modern dystopian world with bits of fantasy sprinkled in and it makes a interesting story dynamic. It is not simply a Harry Potter story, but instead dives deep into real world issues like government corruption and dictatorships.
ReplyDeleteI personally love reading, but I don't do it often. I have trouble putting a book down once I have started so I end up finishing a book in a day or two leaving me in search of another book. Eventually I read all the books that are on my list and I am then stuck without anything to read. Though, one of my favorite book series that I have read would be the Eye of Minds series by James Dashner who is the same author who wrote the Maze Runner books. It is a great series that looks into a possible future of virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
I can relate to your favorite book series because I am currently reading The Maze Runner series, and I also enjoy them and I might read the Eye of Minds series also because it sounds interesting to me.
DeleteThe Witch and The Wizard actually sounds pretty interesting I might have to look into reading it sometime.
DeleteI wish I could relate to loving reading, I stopped as I got older but I wish I hadn't. Its really hard for me to find something I really like to read. But once I do I'm so in the book I cant stop reading. I'm very open to reading any type of genre but I don't think fantasy is really my thing.
DeleteYes I did keep my book. I chose to keep my book because it was fun to read and it is intresting. The title of my book is The Day Tajon got shot By the Teen writers of beacon house. I am a kinda slow kinda fast reader I hate reading I really dont like to sit down and read a book. I have never got bored at home and just said oh lets just read a book. Thats weird I dont have time for that. When I was young I loved diary of a wimpy kid and magic tree house. Those were the only books I could acutally read.
ReplyDeleteyo whats vrakkin. I connect to your blog on a deep personal level. I use to be a slow writer but then I started to grind for this book guap.💪💯👊 I use to read diary of a wimpy kid but then I became to intelligent for such books.
DeleteI agree with you because as I have gotten older I haven't had as much motivation or time to sit down and read a book.
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DeleteYes I kept my book from blog #7, and it's called Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. I decided to keep this book because I really liked the TV series so I thought to read the book to see how they compare. I'm not the best reader I sometimes have trouble keeping focused unless it's something that i'm really interested in. I don't mind reading but its not my favorite thing, I usually prefer to watch movies instead if I had the choice. When I was younger I really liked all of the Percy Jackson books, I also read the Shining recently which was pretty good but I kinda lost interest a couple times since it was a longer book. And I mostly like fiction books because I just find them more interesting and I just lose focus and interest on non fiction books.
ReplyDeleteI agree I also usually don't read unless I have to, and I usually enjoy watching the movies about the books more than reading the book.
DeleteI have similar problems reading myself. I really do enjoy reading, but unless I have serious interest in what im reading I lose focus. Normally if I do not enjoy what I am reading I just skim through and go back if needed.
DeleteI like watching movies way more then reading the book too. I lose interest so fast if I dont like the book.
DeleteI stayed with the same book, Matched by Ally Condie. I kept this book because the first couple pages really interested me and I want to see if the rest of the book interested me.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger I was really into reading, but as I grew up and got more busy I didn't get as much time to read. I still like to read, but I just wish that I would have more time so that I could read. When I was younger I liked to read books about science and magic.
my sister has read that book along with the other books in that series. like i said nobody has time to read outside of school. magic is fake so reading about that is dumb
DeleteAs Noah Koehler: Yes i kept the same book it is Spanish Dagger by Susan Witting Albert. I dislike reading because i have a little bit of dyslexia and it's kinda hard for me to read. But when i find a good book i'll read it none stop and this book is hard to put down.
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ReplyDeleteYes I kept the original book I had chosen which is "Juve" by Steve Watkins. I decided to keep this book because once I read about the first 25 pages it wasn't making me bored. It was pretty straight to the point and not one of those books that takes forever to get to the action. I would say my reading attention-span is really short and I get bored really easily. I would say the older I got the less I read. I use to read so much in elementary and middle school, I wish I had more time to do this again. I really don't have a specific kind of books I enjoy I'm very open to them as long as I find it interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree I also am the same way where I don't have a favorite book I just read a book if I find it interesting enough to read. I also have a very short attention span while reading and I don't read unless I have to for school.
DeleteI also have a short attention span when it comes to reading and unless its a really interesting book. if i'm not interested in a book I usually just kinda give up on reading it.
DeleteThe book that I am reading is the same book I wrote about in Blog #1. The book I am still reading is A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R Martin. I like this book because it is written nicely, and it has lots of interesting elements to it.
ReplyDeleteI use to be a big reader, but ever since I started high school, I've stopped reading. I can never find any books, and if I do, they never keep my attention.
I'm not extremely picky about the genre of the book, but I generally enjoy reading fantasy the most.
The stories that I remember liking the most, were the books from Rick Roradan, never had I been disappointed in them. They have a good mix of action, buildup, and other elements.
I was also a big reader before highschool but once i got into highschool i just never had time to read and i just slowly stopped reading all together.
DeleteWe both struggle at finding books that we will like and continue to read. I believe that I am very extremely picky with books.
DeleteI also like reading fantasy books because I think they're very interesting to me and it keeps you visualized about what's happening in the book.
DeleteYes I kept my book, The book is called "Witch and Wizard" by James Patterson. The reason why I kept this book was because I enjoy reading books that have some mystery in and there is always something interesting to read on each page and I enjoy how Patterson puts description in his books. I am not much of a reader I enjoy seeing movies over reading books because I cannot picture what exactly is going on no matter how much detail is in the book. I dislike reading because most books do not stay on the same topic. The book that I liked the most that I read in middle school was Percy Jackson Sea of monsters. I like mystery books more than any other genre.
ReplyDeleteI am also not much of a reader. But if I was to pick a genre other than horror I would pick mystery. A movie can take the imagery from a book and make it into something you can see with your eyes so I also prefer movies to books.
DeleteMy book is also by James Patterson who I believe is a pretty good author, and He also writes a lot of good mystery books like u said, I also don't like reading at all on my own if there is no reason. I enjoy watching movies over reading any day of the week also.
DeleteYes i kept my book, it is the ranger's apprentice the ruins of gorlan by john flannigan the first of about 15 books. I kept it because i love this type of book and i love the amount of books long series are the best.
ReplyDeleteI love reading i read a lot and i can read fast. I dont always read books i read subtitles and videogame statistics and lore. I mainly read thoes types of things because thats all i ever do anymore and i dont really enjoy many books
I've read almost that entire series, and yes it is so good!! I even went to the library to go grab the newest one that wasn't at the school. I've never done that for any other book series. I'm sure you will continue to like it.
DeleteI feel like it's a bit harder to find a book nowadays because our classes aren't very book oriented, alas why people who are further in school are rarely seen or talk about reading a book.
I think it's interesting that you like books with long series because for me, it's usually hard to keep up with a book that long and knowing me, I'd probably fall asleep just from reading a couple pages.
DeleteI can highly relate with you because I never really enjoyed reading much books. It was always hard for me to find books or just anything to read in general, like you said you enjoy reading subtitles on movies or video games, I don't even like doing that.
DeleteThe book I chose, Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon is still the book I’m reading. I did read a bit of the Odyssey cause this book is part of a series and I don’t really understand everything entirely but I kept it because I’m already 70 pages deep and I’m sure I can figure it out.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like to read, very select books though I can’t just pick up any book and read. My favorite series is the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, a fantasy book. With that, my favorite genre is fantasy because I think that’s where and author can use the most of their imagination. And I’ve always thought mythical creatures and things of that sort were cool.
I also like fantasy books because of how creative they can be. Is fantasy the only genre you enjoy reading? I enjoy mystery and horror books because they kind of keep me on the edge of my seat.
DeleteThe title of my book is The Probability of Miracles. The author of my book is Wendy Wunder. I picked this book because when I read the summary on the back of the book it really caught my attention. I decided to keep my book because I really got into it, and each time I read it bring me more into liking this book.
ReplyDeleteI used to read a lot but since I began high school I just have not had the time to read anymore. If I could find the time to read again I would really like that because reading was one of my favorite thing to do. My favorite type of books to read are the non-fiction story so that I can really imagine if I was in their shoes and was experiencing the same thing. I like these book because theirs never a time in the book when they are boring.
I haven't really read unless I was more or less introduced to the book, but if I look for a book, I'm very select on what Iike.
DeleteThat's actually very cool and I have a lot of respect for those who love to read because I'm a very big reader myself. I can relate to your liking of non fiction books and imagining yourself in their shoes because I actually love doing the same exact thing.
DeleteI decided to keep my book that I chose. The book that I picked was "THEM" by William W. Johnstone. the reason why I kept this book is because the start of the book had an interesting start and it had a hard hook on revenge and hatred. My thoughts on reading is that reading is kind of boring but it does create some interesting situations. I have a tough time keeping my interest in a book because if I'm just going to sit around for a long period of time and do something I'd rather take a nap or listen to music. Reading should be mostly informative so people can learn real information to get smarter. However I do enjoy reading certain horror books. I read a number of books in middle school that I enjoyed but over time I stopped caring about reading.
ReplyDeleteI also do not like reading for fun If it is for learning then I will but otherwise ill read the book for a little while then stop because I find no interest in books really. Middle school was when I actually cared also about reading but not so much anymore. And same for a long period of time id rather take a nap or listen to mucic
DeleteI agree with both of you, reading for fun sucks, but for learning is ok, Middle school is when I also cared and liked to read.
DeleteYes, I kept the book that I originally started with. The book is called ‘Who Killed Christopher Goodman’ by Allan Wolf. I chose to keep this book because I enjoy crime books and it seems pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm not the most dedicated reader in the world, I do enjoy crime, horror, and mystery books. I like these types of books because they keep me wanting to read more. I don't hate reading but I also don't love it. In other words, I’ll do it if I have to. I don't remember any books in particular that I enjoyed a lot and made me wanna read it again, but in middle school I liked The Lightning Thief.
I also liked The Lightning Thief, but crime stories, most of them have some sort of intensity to them and make you want to read more, like Sherlock Holmes
DeleteYes, I kept my book and it's called A Lano Of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi. I stayed with the book because the story is good so fair and I'm enjoying it. I only like reading things I like and If I had more time in my life I would read more. The books I enjoy reading are sports, action and mystery books. I like the suspense in books and the challenges they go through.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and how if I would have more time I would read more. I not a big fan of the mystery books, they just dont interest me
DeleteI can also agree with your statement of having more time because I am also a very busy guy and I don't have much free time, and if I did I would definitely read more as well. I respect your liking of genre of books, but the only one I can relate to liking would be the suspense filled books.
DeleteI kept my book that I originally had. The book is called "The Rock and the River" by Kekkla Magoon. I chose to keep the book because it seems to be very interesting and it keeps me on my toes. I do not enjoy reading that much in general but the books that I do like to read the most or usually realistic fiction, or books based on the stories that others had to endure. I think I'm not much of a reader because I don't find many books that really hook me in, but when I do find that one good book I get lost in it and I will read the entire thing through and through. My favorite book that I've ever read was this year in my holocaust and genocide class, it's called "A Long way Gone" by Ishmael Beah.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on how once I find a great book I decide to read this the whole thing, and I also struggle with finding the book that are the greatest and hook me in.
DeleteI am the same way in that I don't read books unless I can get hooked in right away, and since I enjoy historical books, I may want to check that out.
DeleteYeah, I agree with you guys. It's hard to find a really good book that gets my attention but when I find one I keep reading it.
DeleteThe book I originally chose and kept was I am Number Four by James Frey.I chose to keep this book because the beginning of the book had hooked me right as I started reading it. Although it was very vague about the characters it developed quickly. The book has a lot to explain on the mythology aspect but it almost makes you just want to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy historical books or science fiction books. I’ve read 11.22.63 by Stephen King and a lot of Rick Riordan books.
I dislike historical fiction books because they dont really interest my attention. What is your opinion on reading? Do you like reading or do you dislike it?
DeleteThat's really cool, I'm glad that you found a book that hooked you. It's been extremely hard for me to find a really good book so I'm very happy for you in that aspect. My favorite type of books is realistic fiction but I've always liked mythology as well.
DeleteI agree, with you Alyssa. I really don't like historical fiction books their not my type of books.
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ReplyDeleteI did keep the same book from Blog post #1. My book is Replica by Jenna Black. The reason I choose to keep this book is because I knew that I would actually continue to read this book. I have read it before so I know that I would read it again.
I never really enjoyed reading, it was always hard for me to find a book that I would continue to sit down and read. I always had troubles finding books, even as a little kid I was very picky in what I would read. I’m not even sure what books interest me because I can read about anything it’s just hard to find something that I will like. I wish I was just able to sit down and read about anything because I would enjoy reading then, just I don’t enjoy reading as of now because I can never find anything good for me to read.
I find it very interesting that you have a hard time chooseing a book to read even as a little kid. because i used to not be able to do the same thing then i found 4 book series hat i loved and ive never had a problem since
DeleteI was the complete opposite of you back then. I couldn't keep my eyes off of a book, but nowadays I just can barely tolerate reading.
DeleteI've never heard of that book. What is it about?
I also agree, I wish I could find a book that I can sit down and read because it's hard to find a book that I can like, but I think as you explore and read the summaries of the book, it'll be easier to find a book that you can really get into.
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DeleteSo far in the book I can tell is that it is a dystopia sometime in the future, and the main character dies and is brought back to life and tries to find his murderer.
DeleteI have kept the same book I shared in blog #1 which is Pure Sin by Kate Brian. I chose to read this book because it seemed interesting to me and I like any books that have drama and romance in it.
ReplyDeleteI’m Augustine, but you guys can call me Augie if you want to :) I don’t really read much, but when I do it’s usually just to cure my boredom, or if I’m really interested in the book.
I think reading is a great way to enhance your learning and it helps you to understand the book especially from a character’s point of view. I sometimes like reading, but I do wish I had more time to find new books to read because I know there are plenty of amazing books out there.
There’s this one book I got in middle school that I got to keep which was called Revel by Maurissa Guibord. I really liked the book because it was mysterious and it talked about the perspectives of immortal creatures living in an unusual island. I’m usually into reading action books, new fiction, or romance because most of the books that I read that are related to those genres, they normally have a really good storyline and it keeps you anticipated in the book.
I agree with your point on not having enough time to chose new books and i also agree i love newer fiction books.
DeleteMy interest in books are pretty different then yours, but I won't judge you about it. How has your reading interest changed since you were in middle school?
DeleteI believe that reading is a great way to help you learn and develop, especially when we were very young. I remember how much ours teachers used to stress how much we should read each day, and we had a certain number of pages to finish per day. I wish I could enjoy reading more, and also have more time to be able to read.
DeleteIn middle school, I was more into autobiography type of books and I never had the chance to really explore my book interests, but now that I can have that chance, I've found what book genres I like and hopefully able to find more.
DeleteYes I decided to keep Confessions Of A Murder Suspect, because it's very interesting and starts out right away talking about bad secrets and if you have done anything bad if you would tell anyone. My name is Jordan Nowak, I'm a reader that likes to read mystery, fiction or sports. I don't really enjoy reading, like I used to in middle school, it just doesn't interest me. I have read the whole Diary of A Wimpy Kid series, some sorcerer's Apprentice and Harry Potter Books.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed readin more in middle school.
DeleteI kept my original book, "You in Five Acts" by Una LaMarche. I kept this book for a couple of reasons: The stylized way of writing is a bit of a problematic child, but I still appreciate its contributions to the story itself.
ReplyDeleteHow I read through things is a little scattered, usually. Once I get the time, I blaze through pages and I’m enveloped. When I don’t have time or when I really don’t want to do it when close to a deadline, I skim. Overall, I have a good relationship with reading.
Particular works I can think of enjoying are the original “Warriors” series in my middle school years (whoop-dee-doo, middle school cat phase) and the “Odd Thomas” series by Dean Koontz. I like mysteries and character-centered stories that have a good pace.
I feel the same about time management.
DeleteI am still reading the book that I first picked from the first blog. The title is Oblivion and its written by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I choose to keep this book because it keeps making want to read more and to know what happens next. My name is Katie and I do enjoy reading sometimes when I have the time and if the book keeps my interest. I tend to read books that have a good story line that is suspenseful.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your thoughts so far on this book , Are their any other books that you have read that you have enjoyed ?
DeleteYes I keep the same book. The book is titled Harlem Hustle by Janet McDonald. I kept this book because I can relate to the main character. I do not like reading. I do not enjoy sitting in one place and not being active. I don't have time to read also. I like to read sport books and books about trouble kids.
ReplyDeleteSo you like to read sports books. What kind of sports books? Aren't those small kids books?
DeleteThat's a great question Bradley, I like reading books about football. And yes there is sports books for "small kids."
DeleteI still have the same book from blog 1. The book I choose was hunger games by Suzanne Collins. I choose this book because i saw the movie along time ago and I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Trevin and I do not read often. My thoughts on reading are that I don't really enjoy it very much and i have not read a book in about two years. There was one book that I read freshman year that I enjoyed but I don't remember the title.
I am not reading the same book , the new book that I am reading is called The Giver by Lois Lowry. I chose to read this because I never had the chance to read it when it was popular. This book won the John Newbery medal.
ReplyDeleteI have never read that book.
DeleteI also have never read that book yet.
DeleteI did keep my book That Summer by Sara Dessen. I decided to keep my book because I want to know how the story goes when Haven starts falling in love with here older sister's ex-boyfriend who ended up marrying so one else. I'm a romance and mystery reader in middle school I like the A to Z Mystery books. Freshman year of high school I read Someone Like You by Sara Dessen and I really like that book and how the story was told.
ReplyDeleteIs Sara Dessen a favorite author of yours, and if so why?
DeleteMy book is Supermarket by Sir Robert Bryson Hall ll. I chose to keep this book because it just got to a pretty interesting stopping point. Dudes life just got back together and is about to write a #1 best seller story at a supermarket. Hello Group 1! I wish I had more time to read just because I'm always so busy or just use the easy way to watch a movie or playing a game instead of read. I enjoy more mysterious or horror type stories. They really interest me.
ReplyDeleteWhy are you busy? Is there a girlfriend that your not telling us about? What's her name?
DeleteI can agree I tend to like books that are mysterious. They really make you think and want to know what is happening next.
DeleteNo, I switched my book. I read a little of the stories it didn't interest me to much so I've now chosen the first book of a six part series called HeartSick by Chelsea Cain, it's a mystery thriller novel. Cain is a novelist and a columnist. I chose this book because I had the 5th book borrowed from the library but didn't know that it was part of a 6 book series so I looked up the first book because it interested me and I wanted to know more about some characters that were mentioned. I also like the thriller mystery side of it.
ReplyDeleteI like reading but it all depends on the genre like horror, thriller, and mystery I have read all the Hunger games series and a little of the Shadow children sequence (Among the Hidden). I like mystery and horror mix, because it leaves a suspenseful feeling to me and I like dystopian novels I like futuristic stories.
I decided to keep my book. My book is The Wonder of Us by Kim Culbertson. I like reading if I have a book I'm interested in. I wish I had more time to get into books that I would like to read. My favorite I have read was The Hate You Give (don't know who it was by). Another one, I really liked was The Fault in are Stars by John Green. I usually like to read romance or drams. I will also sometimes read a little bit of mystery.
ReplyDeleteSame I think mystery is also awesome.
DeleteI've decided to keep my book, Vietnam War Diary by Fred Leo Brown because it's a very interesting book that has a topic that I enjoy. I personally don't like reading that often because it just doesn't interests me, however if I find a book that I really like, I'll pick it up and read it. Some books that really interests me and that I like are the books Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, and it's about a post nuclear Moscow and the struggle to survive after the end.
ReplyDeleteI have still kept my book, which is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I decided to keep this book because it seems interesting so far.
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Eli Restoule. I Enjoy reading quite a bit, but I have not been reading a whole lot recently. I wish I had more time for it. I don't have any books that really stood out to me as my favorites, I just enjoyed reading a lot. I do like fantasy and action books more than anything.
The new book I’m reading is called “The Girl I Used To Be” by April Henry. I changed to this book because the one I was reading before I didn’t really enjoy it. So far this book is really interesting because the girl is trying to solve how her parents got killed but how they ended up in different locations. I don’t really have a specific book I enjoy to read and I also don’t really read books unless I have to read it for school.
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