Jul 26, 2012

Friday Hops

This is a weekly blog meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read.

Here are the general rules to Follow Friday:
1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts and any one else you want to follow on the list
2. Follow our Featured Bloggers
3. Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing.
4. Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments
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8. If your new to the follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

This week's question is: Summer Reading. What was your favorite book that you were REQUIRED to read when you were in school?


MY ANSWER: Heh heh! You might have heard me say this before, but the ONLY book I ever really enjoyed reading in my school years was The Count of Monte Cristo. And to this day I still don't know why. It might have been the whole revenge thing! I really liked how the "Count" did it all!




TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week.

This week's question is: Christmas in July: If Santa were to come down your chimney in the middle of summer, which books would you want him to leave for you under the tree?

MY ANSWER: Oooh this sounds familiar! But this poses many more questions...how many books am I allowed Santa? Can they be any book? Including ones not yet published? Oh Santa, why must you pose such an open-ended act of kindness?!

Okay, I'll just go with books that are out now. For if I were to start listing ones that were coming out within the next few weeks or so, the list would go on and on!
My list as of this moment, with books that are out there right now and oh hell, this coming Tuesday since this is Santa and he can do anything ;) , is:

*click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page*

Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson--again, I just want to have the final copy!
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
Two Weeks Notice by Rachel Caine
The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow
Blood Fever by Veronica Wolff



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45 comments:

  1. Renae @ Respiring ThoughtsJuly 26, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    YES! The Count of Monte Cristo is my all time favorite. Bar none, ever. I'm actually in the e middle of rereading it (for the billionth time) this week. And you got to read it in school? That is no fair! Seriously, I'm jealous.

    Old follower! :D
    My FF

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  2. UnknownJuly 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Hey Jessica! I have to say I've never read that! And for your TGIF post, oh my goodness. BITING COLD!!! ETHAN!! D: I need. now. Seriously, the anticipation is killing me. Dying here, dying!
    old follower ~~ & thanks for stopping by my blog ! (:

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  3. TheReadingPenguinJuly 26, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    We read pieces of The Count of Monte Cristo in French class in high school, but I think struggling to read it in a foreign language may have ruined the story for me. Thanks for stopping by! My FF

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  4. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJuly 26, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    I've never read The Count of Monte Cristo. Hmmm....

    Have a great weekend!

    My FF

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  5. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewJuly 26, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    I haven't read the Count of Monte Cristo. Sounds like an awesome read. Will have to check it out. Old Follower. Thanks for sharing and visiting My FF
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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  6. MzAlisaKayJuly 26, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    I've never read it. I think I saw the movie. I cheated, lol. Anyways, I think most don't like required readings just because of the fact that they are required... at school of all places! Lol. So no worries about what it says about you being an English major!

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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  7. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    LOL, that could be it. Great Choice and Have a great weekend!

    My FF

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  8. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I've never read The Count of Monte Cristo but I love revenge! lol I don't remember too many books from high school. Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Jessssssss!!!! The Count is my choice tooo!!!! I LOVED that book! And I've re-read it a couple of times since high school :)))

    Happy Friday!

    Here's my Follow Friday post.

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  10. -Ria xoJuly 27, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I haven't even heard of The Count of Monte Cristo! How bad am I?!

    New follower via GFC and Linky. Awesome blog, Jessica.(:

    My Follow Friday.

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  11. MellianeJuly 27, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I even haven't read "le comte de montecristo" it's strange as it's a really classic books.

    old follower

    here is mine

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  12. Obsession with BooksJuly 27, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I have never read The Count of Monte Christo but it sounds like a memorable read.

    Love your Christmas in July list!!

    Sharon @ www.obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    The Count of Monte Crisco was a good one! The movie version was good too featuring a very young Henry Cavill (one of my many movie star crushes lol).
    Old follower!

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  14. Reading KellyJuly 27, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I haven't read The Count of Monte Crisco. I also want Tiger Lily! I have an ebook copy of Cinder if you would like it, I can email it to you. It is a great book!

    Thanks for stopping by :)
    Old follower

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  15. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 27, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    OMG, I forgot about the Count of Monte Cristo. That is one of my favs too.

    I actaully am getting Biting Cold to review for the blog tour. I am soooo excited.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I really want to read Cinder and Tiger Lily, I hear they're both really good. Awesome list!

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  17. BeckyJuly 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I didn't particulary enjoy any of the books I had to read in school either. I have a copy of Tiger Lily but I have not read it yet. I love Cinder!

    New Follower!

    My FF

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  18. Crystal B.July 27, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    FF: I haven't read that one,so I will be checking into it
    TGIF: Good choice of books! I have yet to read Tiger lily and Cinder but I REALLY want too

    Old follower stopping through returning the comment love :D

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  19. Ginger @ GReads!July 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I've heard really great things about Tiger Lily! And I feel like the only person who hasn't read Cinder yet (guess you haven't either hehe).

    Please update your TGIF image to the one I use on my blog, thank you!

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  20. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I've always wanted to read Count of Monte Cristo. Thanks for dropping by. Old follower

    Kendal
    Kinx's Book Nook

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  21. LyraJuly 27, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I haven't gotten the chance to read The Count of Monte Cristo yet but I've heard nothing but good things about it.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF! :)

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  22. Mrs. JonesJuly 27, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    You are the first I have seen to say this today!
    I LOVED the Count of Monte Cristo! It was teh first book I bought for my Kindle after I got it!
    I didnt have to read it in school though!!!

    Old follower
    My FF
    -Theresa

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  23. The Brunette LibrarianJuly 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I have never read the "Count" but it does look fun :)

    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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  24. Unapologetic GingerJuly 27, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I STILL haven't read The Count. It's been on my bookshelf for ages! I loved Les Miserables in school- it's still one of my all time favorite books. New Follower- drop by and visit at http://fortheloveofliterature.com/ and follow if you like :)

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  25. ChristinaJuly 27, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    oh. my. god. I wish that we were required to read this! I read this outside of school!

    Thanks for stopping by! Old follower.

    Ensconced in YA
    http://cahreviews.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I have yet to read The Count of Monte Cristo... I'm probably the last person on earth. lol
    New follower!
    My Follow Friday Post!

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  27. VonnieJuly 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    The Count of Monte Cristo is a good one! I didn't read it school. I read it while I was in college.

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  28. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    A great book, have a good Friday!

    http://thecharacterconnection.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-follow_27.html

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  29. CayceJuly 27, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I loved The Count of Monte Cristo! In fact, it's still my favorite book :)
    Best revenge book ever!

    (Old follower)
    http://nijiclovers.blogspot.com/2012/07/follow-friday-20.html

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  30. Sarah@Catching BooksJuly 27, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    The Count of Monte Cristo has been on my reading list forever..hopefully I will get to it one day soon!!
    Happy reading and thanks for stopping by my Follow Friday! Have an awesome weekend :)

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  31. bookbitereviewsJuly 27, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Haven't heard of that one. Sounds interesting though =D

    Thanks for hopping by mine!
    Old Follower
    -Becky @ Book Bite Reviews

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  32. StormiJuly 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, I have never read the Count of Monte Cristo, but seen the movie..lol.

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  33. Jessi (Geo)July 27, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I haven't read Monte Cristo. I really want to read Tiger Lily! Hope you can get Cinder soon :)

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads

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  34. NatashaJuly 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Great Choice!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  35. NingJuly 27, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I haven't read that one. I even have the unabridged version of it too. When my friends saw me getting that one they were like "we don't know u" but really, it's hard to get into just because it's soo long!!

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  36. JennReneeJuly 27, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Some great choices for your christmas list. Old follower. Have a great Friday!

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  37. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I haven't read the Count, but I do remember really enjoying the film adaption!
    Another great choice!
    Thanks for stopping by My FF!

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  38. JoieJuly 27, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I haven't read the Count of Monte Cristo (or watched the movie...) but fabulous TGIF picks! I really want Tiger Lily and Cinder too! :)

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  39. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Ahh I haven't heard of Count of Monte Cristo.. might have to go look it up now though :) Thanks for stopping by my follow! Old follower :)

    Ana♥ Beach Bum Reads

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  40. Leah MarieJuly 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Ah! The Count of Monte Cristo is a great choice. It would have totally made my list if I'd read it in high school.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog this week!

    Old follower. :)

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  41. AveryJuly 28, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    YOU HAVEN'T READ CINDER YET?!? :O! And yes, totally agree with Biting Cold!

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  42. MultimemoJuly 28, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Never heard of the Count of Monte Cristo but love you July list :) Great picks! Thanks for sharing :D
    Old Follower!
    xoxo, Mariam @Book-A-Holic

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  43. UnknownJuly 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    The Count of Monte Cristo is awesome! Love that book :)

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  44. Dawn & Winnie Book ReviewsJuly 31, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Hi,

    Hopping on through from the feature and follow!
    
Hosted BY Parajunkee & Alison Can Read.
    New Buddy, Please…. Cyber stalk me back! 

    Thanks,

    http://dawnandwinniebookreviews.blogspot.com

    

    PS
    
My Summer Read was…Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe (Author) it was interesting ☺

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  45. Alexa S.August 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Seeing Tiger Lily & Cinder as your first two picks makes me SO HAPPY! I really want to read Tiger Lily, and I just read Cinder which is AMAZING.

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