Reading update

I am still reading "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
I haven't had much time to read it the past two weeks. But I read a total of one hour and 20 minutes.
I read and annotated short stories for 50 minutes.

Personal Question

What makes someone want to recommend a book to someone?

Reading Post

I read an hour and 30 minutes of "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
It is pretty interesting so far. I am wondering if this book has the same plot pattern as Green's other books that I have read. Nothing too unusual so far. But I will have to keep reading to find out!

Blog Comments

Date of Comment	Title	My Post
9-5-13 7:37 P.M.	9-3-13 Cole’s Blog Divergent- Don’t judge a book by it’s cover	Cole, I know exactly what you mean. I hated it at first because I was so close-minded about sci-fi. But I did indeed like it after the romance kicked in! - Nina
8-25-13  2:34 P.M.	8-21-13 Ellie’s Blog The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo	I know how you feel! I am such a slow reader. And volleyball does make it hard to get all my homework done. Especially reading! But if I do find a book that is "catchy" I honestly can't put it down!
9-28-13 1:29 P.M.	9-22-13 Ellie’s Blog Allie’s Thoughts	I really like how it doesn't flat out say, "My parents were killed by a drunk driver" it takes small pieces and shows the reader instead. The second paragraph is really sad too, but it attaches the reader to the character. I really want to read your short story when you write it.
8-28-13 1:25 P.M.	8-23-13 Claudia’s Blog Character Before Sleep	What a great idea! And "He's number 32, such a cute number" Can't wait to see your short story.
8-18-13 5:58 P.M.	8-14-13 Maddie’s Blog MY TERRIBLE WEEK :(	I know how you feel... I'm having a pretty wretched week as well.
9-25-13 2:13 P.M.	9-25-13 Maddie’s Blog (Not Titled)	I love the tone of voice this has. I can imagine your voice saying it. I saw a raccoon at a plantation and it scared me so much! It was eating dog food and ran right towards me! I ran for my life.
8-5-13  7:28 P.M.	8-2-13 Wonderer and Ponderer  Reading and Working	Kaylin, I think it is very neat that you are furthering you're reading into social studies. What is your topic? Love reading your posts, Nina.
Sept.-3-13 8:30 P.M.	Aug-25-13 Nina’s Notes My BRFTY Experience (Comment response to Cole)	Well Jack was a freshman... so I think I was about 8 or 7...

Short Stories

I had a bit of difficulty following a few of the short stories. Because they are short, they take the whole time to introduce the character, setting, and plot all mixed together. A lot of the stories, I have realized, are mocking something. The stories are a way for other people to understand or find the humor in other situations.
I found "Dry September" especially hard because it was told by 3rd person. But there were many characters and nobody knew the actual truth. It shows both sides of the story but not the story. Everyone has an assumed idea of what actually happened and they don't car to listen to the other side.
The short stories were very interesting to read and try to follow.
Highlighting is helpful, but I get carried away and end up highlighting everything. I like annotating, though, It keeps me interested.

I read a total of 2 hours reading and annotating short stories.
20 minutes reading "An Abundance of Katherines" By John Green

Looking For Alaska by John Green

*Do not read if you are reading or plan to read "Looking For Alaska" or "The Fault in Our Stars"
(Which EVERYONE should read...)

This week, I finished "Looking For Alaska." Like John Green's other book, "The Fault in Our Stars," it played with my emotions. John Green
The climax of both books are the love interests dying. Right when you get attached to them and then you find out they are gone. Then he shows how the main character and everyone else react and cope with their death. After they are gone, the books become gloomy and overcast.The things they were in all the time seemed lifeless. We realize we took those moments with them for granted. John Green's books don't really end until they find some relief.
I am planing on reading another John Green book. I have yet to pick, I hope it is as meaningful and interesting as these two.

I read for 4 hours and 13 min this week. Completing Looking For Alaska by John Green

Character Voice

(Character with anxiety)
I have to get a good night sleep tonight. I have a big day ahead of me. Everything is going to be so much fun! I can't wait! ...
What if my friends don't show up... or my dress doesn't fit?...
WHAT IF I GET SICK?!?! Oh no! Am I getting sick?
Is it hot in here?
What if he changes his mind about me? What if he doesn't want to go with me?
What if he has already told me and I just wasn't listening or he forgets to pick me up all together?!?
Why is it so cold in here?!?
I need to calm down. ...
Since when is it 12:54? Im going to be exhausted tomorrow.
Great.