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When I was younger, the book's POV didn't really matter to me, but now I only want to read 3rd person! Which one do you guys prefer? Third POV allows me to isolate myself from the character, as I think the characters are complex and unexpected. I can make conclusions based on their actions/behaviors. But I get that third POV can be confusing with which individual is speaking or doing LOL.
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I love books, and I feel so inspired after reading! However, it is impossibly difficult to get past the first 100 pages in a book for me and I end up not finishing any books. Audiobooks sometimes help... but what is a good way to get past that motivational block? Any advice appreciated
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Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection
John Green
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When I was younger, the book's POV didn't really matter to me, but now I only want to read 3rd person! Which one do you guys prefer? Third POV allows me to isolate myself from the character, as I think the characters are complex and unexpected. I can make conclusions based on their actions/behaviors. But I get that third POV can be confusing with which individual is speaking or doing LOL.
AppleTheApples commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
I don't do it often but sometimes I'll find myself starting a new book immediately after finishing another. I'm talking finish the last page of one book, pop it on the bookshelf, pick up a new one and get going no breaks in between. It can be a book from the same series or just a completely fresh start (e.g., I just finished book #1 of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and immediately picked up Wool by Hugh Howey). However, I've found if I don't give myself a teeny break, I feel like I'm still catching my breath from the previous book and can't settle into the new one as quickly. I don't really have a set rule on this, but I think at least a day or a good night's sleep between books lets me process the read and clear my mind for the next. I'm curious to see what other people's reading habits are and what works for them!
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Circe
Madeline Miller
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入赘 [Rùzhuì]
Qing Jun Mo Xiao
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Spy x Family, Vol. 1 (Spy × Family, #1)
Tatsuya Endo
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Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)
C.S. Pacat
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So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating (A Cookbook)
Kylie Sakaida
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Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1
Tang Jiu Qing
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This is the first book I have read by Richard Preston, and it was recommended to me by my professor. Reading this book, I was in awe. It was fascinating, intriguing, and even scary. This book shaped my interest in public health and its connection to the U.S. defense. The first part of the book focused on the influential mobilization of the Smallpox Eradication Program, while the second part focused on the 2001 Anthrax Attack. Some readers were confused as to why Richard Preston decided to group these two seemingly different topics together. However, it seems to me that the author is somewhat criticizing the U.S. government for its defense/preparedness in relation to biological weapons. The United States made such an important decision regarding the research and efforts on smallpox, however, the mere distribution of anthrax had shaken the entire country... Just something to think about. Overall, I really enjoyed Preston's writing. His background in article publications definitely influenced his descriptive interviews within this book. A fascinating read and highly recommended!
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I read Tian Guan Ci Fu (TGCF) a while back, before the official licensed work. I really like the two main characters and their interactions, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng, as well as the side characters. The romance is nice, and this was definitely a plot-heavy read. It can get confusing at times due to the long timeline and flashbacks, as well as important character connections. With how long the entire series is, readers might have to read it all at once, re-read scenes, or take notes LOL. Overall, very nice!
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The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
Richard Preston
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 1
Nekokurage Nekokurage
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Huang Jin Tai, or Golden Stage, was a lovely read. I read it a while back when ChiChilations provided its English translations. The sweet and bickering romance, the flashbacks, and their first meeting. The plot is also quite straightforward, and might be a little rushed near the end. This is one of my most favorite book, and I have enjoyed every scenes and interactions of the main characters.