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Saturday, April 15, 2017

Sunday Post #190


This week started off nice with warm temps but then took a nosedive on Tuesday. It was cooler all the rest of the week. Lovely. But... I got lots of reading done. I read Gemina this week and loved it, way better than Illuminae in my not so humble opinion! One of the best SF reads for me this year, and it seems like I've been saying that a lot lately. It's been a good year for SF so far... 

  This past week I reviewed Queens of Geek, and I have Radio Silence and Gemina coming up as well. All three are excellent. I sorta have a serious book hangover right now but I keep plowing on- I was practically book drunk over Gemina. I also talked about book covers this week in my Wednesday discussion post. 

 I'm still watching Riverdale and The 100 returns from hiatus soon. And one of my favorite shows- 12 Monkeys- is coming back in mid- May. I included the trailer below .   
  
Gemina (The Illuminae Files, #2)Queens of GeekRadio Silence

Song of the week 

 

PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:

I Found YouMissing

BOOKISH LINKS

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65 comments:

  1. AmyApril 15, 2017 at 1:38 AM

    Yay for reading a lot, that's awesome! I keep meaning to start the Illuminae series - those two books look amazing.

    Our weather's also been quite cool this week, and I LOVE it! I hate the heat, lol.

    Have a great week ahead, Greg :)

    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      It was a good reading week. :) And yes- you HAVE to read Illuminae- and then Gemina too. Because. You'll thank me.

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  2. PrabhleenApril 15, 2017 at 2:02 AM

    Three books is awesome! I loved Gemina more than Illuminae too, but now the release date has been pushed to March 2018 and HOW CAN I WAIT SO LONG??
    Have a great week ahead!
    Prabhleen @ Booksarelife987

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks, yeah it's been a good reading week. And I know- March 18? The wait is KILLING me.

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  3. Heather @ Random Redheaded RamblingsApril 15, 2017 at 3:18 AM

    I am glad you loved Gemina, I love both book equally, they are just such incredible looking books and I am counting the months till book 3. Have a good week!

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:56 PM

      I was a little underwhelmed by Illumina but Gemina blew me away...

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  4. chucklesthescotApril 15, 2017 at 3:18 AM

    I need to double my efforts and get more read. It hasn't been a great month for knuckling down to read so I need to do something about it this weekend. Enjoy your next books!

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:56 PM

      Hope your reading goeth well this weekend. :)

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  5. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogApril 15, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    That stinks about the weather. It has been nice all week here and hopefully that stays!! Oh I need to get to Gemina and happy to hear you thought it was better!! Have a great week!

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  6. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsApril 15, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    I hope the weather will warm right back up, Greg! A good year for SF is a good year indeed! I still need to read both Illuminae and Gemina! I started Illuminae at a point when I was very, very busy, and kind of just stopped. It's a book where I need the actual paperback, so that just made things more complicated for me.
    Have a great rest of the weekend and happy reading.
    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:58 PM

      It got nice today. Oh I think you'll love Illuminae and Gemina- they're both great. And yeah I think it helps to have the physical copy. Although I read both as e's and it worked...

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  7. Joy April 15, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    i need to pick up a copy of queen of geeks. it's been getting some raving reviews as of late. oh, how much do i adore the illuminae files? so much. so so much. i'm glad you loved gemina! looking forward to the conclusion. i also need to check out lisa jewell's work.

    have a great weekend!

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  8. Katherine PApril 15, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    I have Illuminae on my maybe list and I'm intrigued to hear you liked Geminae. Maybe I should put it on my TBR? I'm curious about Radio Silence! Looks good and spooky. I love the cover for the Kelley Armstrong and I Found You looks good too. Have a great week and hope the weather warms up for you!

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      You have to read Illuminae! TBH I didn't love it, I just liked it, but I thought Gemina was fabulous! And I love that cover for Radio Silence!

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  9. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightApril 15, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    I really liked Gemina too! I don't think more than Illuminae, but probably close to equal? Either way, it's a fabulous series! I am also confused about the weather because one minute I have turned on my AC, the next minute, the heat is back on. I do not approve.

    Also, we only have TEN DAYS to wait for The 100. I am way too excited. And I only have 10 days to watch like, 25 episodes. Yikes. (I'm almost to the point where Lexa betrays Clarke and I get so MAD. And then I watched Spacewalker the other night and was so sadddd. The feelings from this show are too much!)

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    1. GregApril 15, 2017 at 9:01 PM

      Gemina blew me away! And yes- it was cold all week then 70's today. Not that I'm complaining (about 70's), but just... some consistency would be nice.

      Yes!!! I need The 100 back. I've been binging some other stuff but I'm ready. And yeah this show affects me more than most. Like I'll watch some show and be like damn that was cool. Next. But The 100 always gets me...

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 15, 2017 at 10:23 PM

    Loved the SNL video...so hilarious.

    Enjoy your reading. On my stacks, I have I Found You...it's been there waiting for a while. I need to bring it forward.

    Thanks for visiting my blog, and I'm enjoying Netflix, too. I need to try The 100.

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:07 PM

      Loved that video! And can't wait to read I Found You.

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  11. Geybie's Book BlogApril 15, 2017 at 10:32 PM

    You make me want to read Gemina. So curious about it. :)
    Illuminae has been on my TBR list but I haven't bought it. :(
    I hope you have a great week, Greg. :)

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:08 PM

      Oh you should read them ASAP- they're great (although I thought Gemina was better).

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  12. LoveOfBooksApril 16, 2017 at 12:09 AM

    Well, damn, now I want to read Gemina. I kind of set it aside because I didn't LOVE Illumine. Liked it, but that's all. And hell yeah, I need to see Atomic Blond!

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:09 PM

      Oh I think Gemina is way better. I see from some of the comments here that other people likd Illuminae more, but not me. I thought Gemina was way better. And yes Atomic Blond!!!

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  13. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightApril 16, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Yeah, weather is still weird here too. But I'm glad you loved Gemina so much! And lol about being drunk from it. We always talk about having book hangovers, yet we never talk about the book drunkenness :-P

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:10 PM

      Glad it's not just here. :) Although the last two days have been nice... and yeah Gemina. Book drunk was all I could think of... I mean if there's a book hangover there must be book intoxication right???

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  14. Elza ReadsApril 16, 2017 at 3:57 AM

    Hi there! Still need to read Illuminae, but will look out for your review on Gemina as well! Our weather also took a nose-dive, been really cold and rainy the whole weekend, so I am going reading now again! Hope you will have a good week and I'll check when your review on Missing is up! Here's my Sunday Headlines: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/the-sunday-headlines-4.html

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:11 PM

      Gemina was great! Hope your rain has let up (unless you need it of course).

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  15. Christina TApril 16, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    I am glad you liked Gemina. I know that series is really popular. I just struggled with the format of Illuminae.

    I think I was book drunk after reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the first time. It was hard to pick up another book after that!

    Hope you have a great week!

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    1. GregApril 16, 2017 at 9:12 PM

      I had a little issue w/ the format because I read it as an ebook, and I know lots of people said the physical book is easier to read because of the formatting. I wanted the ebooks cause they were cheaper though. And there was a point in Gemina where it being an ebook was a problem, because I couldn't turn the book to follow the formatting. But I made it through. :)

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  16. StormiApril 16, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    The weather here has been nice but there is talk of a cold spell coming. :( I am done with cold it's time for warm. Hope you weather gets warmer.

    You got in some good books it looks like!

    I wanted to watch Riverdale but missed the beginning and my streaming only has E1 and then it jumps to like the latest three so that sucks.

    Have a great week!
    Stormi
    Week in Review

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  17. AnonymousApril 16, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    I haven't read Gemina, but I'm now STRONGLY tempted. Like you, I loved Radio Silence. I've also had a really good year with my science fiction - After Atlas is my favourite science fiction read of the year so far. I binge-watched Firefly last night as they put on a special Firefly night and caught a couple of episodes I hadn't seen before. Brilliant stuff:). Have a great week, Greg and I hope the weather warms up for you. My Sunday Post - https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2017/04/16/sunday-post-16th-april-2017/

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  18. UnknownApril 16, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    I'm the last person on this universe who hasn't read the Illuminae series yet but I love the covers and I don't even know what the books are about but the response is intimidating tbh. Happy Easter!

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  19. JulieApril 16, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    So glad to hear that you enjoyed Queens of Geek! I really loved that one a lot! I haven't read the others, but I've heard great things about Gemini. Hope you have a great week!

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  20. Lee @ Rally the ReadersApril 16, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    That's awesome that Gemina was such a great sequel! I seriously need to get a move on with reading Illuminae; I really feel like I'm missing out, LOL!

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  21. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardApril 16, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    I'm glad you're finding a lot of good books this year. It's worth the book hangovers!

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  22. Evelina @ AvalinahsBooksApril 16, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Cooler all week, eh? I WOKE UP TO SNOW THIS MORNING. Like kids building snowmen! It was ridiculous going out with my sneakers, cause we've already put away the winter clothes!

    I'm glad you liked Gemina. That trio does seem like a dangerous concoction to read all in a row, because whatever you choose next seriously can't be as good. Unless it'll be a very looooong streak of good books, haha :D

    And wooooow, that last picture!!!

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  23. AlyssaApril 16, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    "Book drunk" - I love it! I know exactly what you mean. Gemina was incredibly, though I think I liked Illuminae a touch more. Have a wonderful week, Greg! =)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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  24. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsApril 16, 2017 at 2:19 PM

    Oh, I love that expression of being book drunk! I saw I FOUND YOU on lots of blogs. Will look out for your reviews.

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  25. Carole's Random LifeApril 16, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    I still need to read Gemina. It is so hard to make time for all the books I want to read. Have a great week!

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  26. Aleen ~ Lampshade ReaderApril 16, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    Love the Sci-fi looking images. Especially that REM Dysfunction one.

    Our weather is in the 80s. Pretty warm but the plants love it.

    Hope you have a great week! ~Aleen

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  27. YvonneApril 16, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    I've heard alot about 12 Monkeys but I haven't watched it yet. I want to binge watch Riverdale. That looks good.

    We're having summerlike weather. In the high 70's today. Hope you have a great week!

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  28. UnknownApril 16, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    I loved Gemina too and agree it was even better than Illuminae. I also love the way the stories are presented. Love that stuff. LOL Have a great week, Greg!

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  29. AnonymousApril 16, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    I love these Sunday roundup posts! I've been away for the week so I missed everything, but I'm back now and I'm catching up with all my fellow bloggers' posts. Sounds like you had a pretty full week, and I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed Gemina. I am in complete agreement with you, I liked it even better than Illuminae!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  30. pussrebootsApril 16, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    We left in rain and came home to rain. I'm back from my trip. It didn't turned out as planned but we had fun. Come see what we did and what I read.

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  31. AnonymousApril 16, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    I still haven't read Illuminae, how bad is that? Must get to it!

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  32. Kathryn TApril 16, 2017 at 10:13 PM

    Weather is fickle for sure! I only read a little SF but Illuminae was a possibility and good to hear the next one is even much better. May get to it!

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  33. Majanka VerstraeteApril 17, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    Queens of Geek looks like an interesting book! You have a few intriguing looking books here, and I hope you enjoy them all.

    My It's Monday! What Are You Reading? post.

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  34. NickyApril 17, 2017 at 3:07 AM

    I really need to get on to reading Illuminae and the sequel. I bought the first one last year and then... flaked on reading it. Oops!

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  35. BarbApril 17, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    I'm convinced I need that Dorothy album. I saw someone else feature them and I love this one as well! I ADORE Dusk and you always find the greatest art. I just finished watched 13 Reasons Why on Friday and enjoyed it. I think the actor playing Clay did a great job. Can't wait to see what you think about Missing.

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  36. Kathy MartinApril 17, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    I enjoyed Illuminae. Now I'll really have to get to Gemina before I retire and lose access to my school media center. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  37. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionApril 17, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    I agree that Gemina is even better than Illuminae. I think that the authors captured the characters' emotions more fully in the second book.

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  38. Beth FApril 17, 2017 at 6:30 AM

    Yay for Gemina! I'm thinking of reread via audio. Love that Air Station illustration. HOpe the weather turns around for you.

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  39. Tammy SparksApril 17, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    Gemina was amazing, I loved Illuminae too, but I give a slight edge to Gemina. Queens of Geek looks so good! Have a great week!

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  40. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.caApril 17, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Oh, I know all about that book intoxication, where you feel like you're floating on a cloud while reading, wrapped up in a complete book bubble!! But of the crash when you're finished!! ;-)

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  41. AnonymousApril 17, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    I was curious...how often do you raid the bookstore? ^__^ I keep seeing that Illuminae series around &/or mentioned. I will have to check it out. I've been reading so many fantasies and cozy mysteries; it'd be nice to have a change. Our weather has been up and down also; mostly muggy with wishy washy rain. Oh gosh, GTG. Tea kettle boiling.

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  42. OliviaApril 17, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    Yay for lots of reading! I hope you like Gemina. The series is still on my radar :D

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  43. UnknownApril 18, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    As if I wasn't already excited enough, I'm now DYING to read Gemina! Queens of Geek looks awesome too, I really want to make time for that one. Fingers crossed that warmer weather is on the horizon!

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  44. KristinaApril 18, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    I still haven't read Illuminae trying to read another Kristoff book and not sure about it. I was trying to decide if I still wanted to continue with 12 monkeys and now have 5 more to go in season 2. trying to finish before season 3 starts

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  45. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieApril 18, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    Queens of Geek and Radio Silence both look really good! I think I need to read the 100. I just dove into the tv series then got a little lost with all the different camps etc. I am going to give it another try though, after I read the books (book?)

    Have a great week!!

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  46. Nise' April 18, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    After you loving Gemina, I want to read Illuminae to get to it! It is supposed to shape up this week. Hope they are right! I am glad a few of my shows are on hiatus as I need to catch up! Have a great week.

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  47. Becky BakerApril 19, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    You read Gemina?!? Awesome! I've heard others say they thought it was better than Illuminae and I get it. I definitely liked the awesome bantery romance in it but then I kind of liked the first book better in some ways and I think it was the major role of Aidan, you know? But then I loved how badass everyone was in Gemina. It's hard! BAsically I loved them both equally and in different ways more.

    I really need to read Queen of the Geeks like so bad as well as Radio SIlence because that book has been on my to buy for a while. I will move them up my list.

    I know what you mean about temps plummeting as well, it's gotten chilly here too over the past week and I'm not questioning if I was sat in my garden enjoying the sun a little over a week ago or if I imagined it.

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  48. La La in the LibraryApril 19, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Today has been cold and dreary, we had already shut the burner on the furnace down, so I have had to boil water to heat up the apartment. Ha ha. The Radio Silence book is still catching my attention. I will be keeping an eye out for your thoughts. I love the artwork with the little animations. I hope you have been having a good week. :)

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  49. Di @ Book Reviews by DiApril 19, 2017 at 10:39 PM

    Great round up as per usual and I just love the art as always. Thanks for taking the time to find it for us week after week.

    I am suffering from a book hangover too but Amy and I picked up Six of Crows to buddy read this week and sped through that and now we're reading Crooked Kingdom and I feel like I'll have a double book hangover after those books are done! Oh dear.

    I hope you're having a good week!

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  50. LolaApril 22, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    We had some cold weather last weekend as well, the temperatures seem to go up and down a bit. Glad to hear Gemina was so good. I am not sure yet if I want to read the series, but I heard lots of good things about it. I am still waiting for my copy of Missing to arrive. I hope this week was a good too!

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