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Post by elliej84 on Feb 28, 2018 19:25:26 GMT
Drum roll please... So I am going out of some peoples comfort zone this quarter, but I am hoping you may still participate. I thought I would try some diverse reading to help broaden my horizons. It is YA so should be a quick read if you don't enjoy it - win/win?? Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky AlbertalliSixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing, will be compromised.www.amazon.co.uk/Simon-vs-Homo-Sapiens-Agenda/dp/014135609X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519845793&sr=8-4&keywords=becky+albertalli&dpID=51S6QHgEDdL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch I've checked and my local library has it, so hopefully yours does too if you would rather not buy it  Once April is upon us, I shall open the discussion thread. Happy reading everyone x |
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Post by elliej84 on Feb 28, 2018 19:40:18 GMT
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Post by geminii on Feb 28, 2018 20:39:39 GMT
I wouldn't say this will be out of my comfort zone, just YA is not at all on my radar and a book (on first inspection) that I would never choose to read .. However, I am open minded and more than willing to try something different .. I have reserved a copy at my Library and will reserve judgement ..  |
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Post by adelynechan on Feb 28, 2018 22:28:16 GMT
Ooh, this one is really up my street and one that I was planning to read anyway. Based on a recommendation... from Mrs Mac possibly? Don't go to the library much anymore though, since I moved and it's a bit out of the way of home-work-shops-favourite hangout spots so I shall scout around for a used copy to buy then pass on after reading.
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Post by rosemary3 on Feb 28, 2018 22:31:47 GMT
I've seen reviews of this and wanted to read it. Now I have the perfect reason |
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Post by janetandjohn on Mar 1, 2018 11:16:33 GMT
Ooh, this one is really up my street and one that I was planning to read anyway. Based on a recommendation... from Mrs Mac possibly? Don't go to the library much anymore though, since I moved and it's a bit out of the way of home-work-shops-favourite hangout spots so I shall scout around for a used copy to buy then pass on after reading. Not me this time, Adelyne. But I am keen to read this one, and will call in at the library and see if it's "in stock". |
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Post by adelynechan on Mar 1, 2018 12:52:21 GMT
Ooh, this one is really up my street and one that I was planning to read anyway. Based on a recommendation... from Mrs Mac possibly? Don't go to the library much anymore though, since I moved and it's a bit out of the way of home-work-shops-favourite hangout spots so I shall scout around for a used copy to buy then pass on after reading. Not me this time, Adelyne. But I am keen to read this one, and will call in at the library and see if it's "in stock". Ahha, I realised where I got the "recommendation" from - I was browsing your wishlist on GR  |
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Post by geminii on Mar 12, 2018 20:15:43 GMT
Collected my copy from the Library today .. It's already reserved for another borrower, so another read I have to fit in before the month end .. Yikes !!  |
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Post by littlereader on Mar 15, 2018 17:14:30 GMT
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Post by rosemary3 on Mar 17, 2018 18:46:42 GMT
Yes, the film is coming out in this country on 6th April, so those library books may start to have queues!
Our library has copies with both titles, "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" and "Love, Simon" and I've put myself in the queue for both. Of course I will cancel one when the other comes in!
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Post by janetandjohn on Mar 17, 2018 19:38:49 GMT
I will have this in paperback v. shortly. If you have a job getting it from the library, or finding a copy, please let me know and I can swap or post on when read.
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Post by jessieloo22 on Mar 22, 2018 21:52:40 GMT
This looks great!
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Post by elliej84 on Mar 27, 2018 17:13:15 GMT
I've opened the Discussion Thread for you guys as I know some of you already have the book. janetandjohn, would you mind moving Rosemarys review over for me? Thanks very much x |
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Post by elliej84 on Mar 27, 2018 18:28:29 GMT
I've opened the Discussion Thread for you guys as I know some of you already have the book. janetandjohn , would you mind moving Rosemarys review over for me? Thanks very much x Well it wasn't me because I have been ensconsed on the sofa watching Paddington2 as my birthday treat, so a little fairy must have dealt with it because there it is just above you!! Ooh I've heard Paddington2 is fab. What I meant was, could you move it from above me into the other thread that I just started? |
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Post by janetandjohn on Mar 27, 2018 18:31:19 GMT
Well it wasn't me because I have been ensconsed on the sofa watching Paddington2 as my birthday treat, so a little fairy must have dealt with it because there it is just above you!! Ooh I've heard Paddington2 is fab. What I meant was, could you move it from above me into the other thread that I just started? Just realised what you meant and have scooted it over. Paddington2 was lovely.... and if you buy/hire/download or whatever it is that you do, please, please, please stay until the credits because there is a lovely couple of minutes at the end, specially for grownups! |
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