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I walk to the bus station by myself.Friday 56:
I strip off my shirt and give the gold cross around my neck a rub. I'm not religious - it's a talisman.This week I am spotlighting Carry On by Rainbow Rowell. This one has been sitting on TBR mountain for a while. Here is the description from Amazon:
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen.
That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right.
Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here--it's their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.
Sounds like a fun read. Hope you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
I love everything Rainbow Rowell has written. This I haven't read yet, so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Friday read - Anxiety for Beginners by Eleanor Morgan
Not read anything by this author though I know she is popular, but it's not really my thing. I hope you enjoyed it. :)
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I've only read Attachments by this author but I really liked it. I really want to read more.
ReplyDeleteSimon sounds like a fun character. The mention of a school of magic makes me wonder if the author was inspired by Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteSandy @ TEXAS TWANG
I've heard about this one, looks okay. Enjoy the book! :-)
ReplyDeleteI really wanna read this one! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Carry On, but I've wanted to! I haven't read all the Harry Potter books though, so I don't know if I would get all the parallels. Happy weekend and reading! :D
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it could be funny and poignant. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI must start putting all these Rainbow Rowell books on my TBR, I haven't read anything! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen this - first time I've heard of it too...sounds interesting - thanks for visiting my Friday meme yesaterday
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this! :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).