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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Sunday Post #251


The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
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You know June has been a pretty good month- the temps have been nice, the reading has been good, and I've been binging some good stuff.  As for this week I finished up The Extinction Trials Exile and read Blackfish City.  

 Movies That Suck this past week took a look at Creature From the Black Lagoon, and this week is another monster feature- The Valley of Gwangi. This is one of my favorite movies, so it should be a lot of fun. I'm not saying it's a good movie lol- but it is fun. And I'll have a post on Monday about Kickass Movie Quotes, of all things. 

 So how's your week been? Any vacation plans? Hope everyone has a great week. :)         
Blackfish CityThe Lies They TellStrange New World (Brave New Girl, #2)

PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:



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81 comments:

  1. MellianeJune 23, 2018 at 3:10 AM

    I always love the illustrations. Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. UnknownJune 23, 2018 at 6:29 AM

    Silver Surfer is one of my son's favorite comics. We can't figure out where to go for vacation this summer. We were going to drive out east to Vermont, and then changed it to out west to Colorado and now maybe south to Georgia. Who knows? I want to stay put to be honest.

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    1. GregJune 23, 2018 at 1:28 PM

      Those all sound good! Although staying put can always be nice too- I like a good staycation!

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  3. AngelaJune 23, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    Our weather has been all over the place! Rainy, hot, now cool today. Can't wait for your movie quote post! Have a great weekend, Greg!

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    1. GregJune 23, 2018 at 1:29 PM

      Same here! It's been cool the last few days- for June anyway. And thanks- you have a great weekend too :)

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  4. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogJune 23, 2018 at 7:02 AM

    Glad June has been good for you. Weather has been ok here but not great. Waiting for great weather!! Have a great week!

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    1. GregJune 23, 2018 at 1:29 PM

      Yeah the last few days have been cooler- for June- and it overcast today! Boo!!

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  5. Aj @ Read All The Things!June 23, 2018 at 9:00 AM

    I still have no vacation plans! I really want to go somewhere, but everything I want to do is expensive. I hope you have a good week!

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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    1. GregJune 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM

      Everything IS expensive, seems like! I hope you get a chance to do something.

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  6. Annemieke | A Dance with BooksJune 23, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    Are the Extinction Trials good? I have been hesitant on starting them yet I own both books haha.

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  7. Mary KirklandJune 23, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    I've always liked creepy forest pictures and that one of the tree and white clothed figures in it is wild. It's got a great creepy feel to it.

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  8. BlodeueddJune 23, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    Cowboys vs dinos! LOL, no way

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  9. La La in the LibraryJune 23, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    We have had maybe four days of oppressivly hot weather since spring started and the rest have been glorious. I'll take some rainy chilly days in place of hot and humid any day. Ha ha. ⛅o

    I have never heard of The Valley of Gwangi so your next Movies That Suck will be super interesting for me. 🎬

    I think Annemieke, Jolene, and I are interested in doing a group read of Spaceborn Few if you want to pick a date and set up a Twitter DM group. If Jo doesn't have the time to complete Common Orbit could she still read the third book okay, or no? I know people said you can read Common Orbit as a standalone.

    Have a wonderful week. 🌞

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    1. GregJune 23, 2018 at 1:34 PM

      Im same way- I'll take cooler days and even *gasp* rain? over muggy and hot, anytime! And Valley of Gwangi is an old one- but a favorite!

      I would be interested! Definitely- I think it's be great to buddyread! Do you want me to set up a Twitter group? And yes I think Jo can read the 3rd one anyway- it sounds like it's going to be all new characters, just in same universe- and they're all pretty good as stand alones anyway?

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  10. Angie ElleJune 23, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    I had a looooooong week at work and was glad to see the weekend come! No vacation plans for a few weeks, and then it's just heading to came for a few days of recharging.

    The Lies They Tell looks really good! I hadn't seen that one before. Also, I want to check out the Rachel Vincent.

    Have a great week!

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  11. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenJune 23, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    All of those covers are great - every day I am a liiiitle bit closer to picking up some fiction. Kind of. Let's not get too crazy.

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:46 AM

      Yes pick up some fiction- go to the dark side. :)

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  12. BiblioSanctumJune 23, 2018 at 3:12 PM

    I'm kind of getting sick of Darth Maul because it seems they keep trying to force him down fans' throats, but damn, can't deny he's one badass looking dude.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  13. KrystiannaJune 23, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    Strange New World sounds really good. Enjoy your new reads!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:46 AM

      Thanks Krystianna! I can't wait to read strange New World...

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  14. LauraJune 23, 2018 at 7:08 PM

    One of my favorite movies is The Valley Of Gwangi! I loved the seen with the elephant. A lot of people haven't heard of it. It is an oldie! LOL Have you seen Gargoyles? That's an old but good one too. I liked the stop motion filming.

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:48 AM

      Ooh a fellow Gwangi lover! There is someone out there. I love tht movie. :) I haven't seen Gargoyles though- I'll have to check that one out!

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  15. Just Another Girl and Her BooksJune 23, 2018 at 9:46 PM

    I have never heard of The Valley of Gwangi...now I wonder if I should try to find it to watch...hmmm...

    Have a great weekend. - Katie

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:49 AM

      Well... I don't know if I can recommend it... but you can check out my post to see what you think. :) Seriously thou if you like cowboys vs dinos maybe?

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  16. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 23, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    Blackfish City looks tempting.

    The images are both frightening and captivating.

    Enjoy your books and movies...and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  17. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightJune 23, 2018 at 11:19 PM

    Glad June has been a good month for you! Good books and good weather always help :-) I love the picture with the big tree and the white cloaks! Also the girl in the tree, she almost looks like belongs there, like a dryad or something. And the swamp one is cool too!

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      Isn't that awesome (the tree and cloaks)? Looks so mysterious... And I thought the same thing, about a dryad!

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  18. UnknownJune 24, 2018 at 12:20 AM

    Since I am temporarily allowed to comment 😉 loved the Creature From the Black Lagoon post on Movies That Suck. Monster flicks are always a win! Glad you are enjoying good weather and books! Bit slower here but no complaints. Have a great week Greg!

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      Yay commenting on for you. :) And thanks- I had fun doing that post!

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  19. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)June 24, 2018 at 12:36 AM

    Glad you had a great June! Love the Star Wars photos!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

    and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays and Cover Spotlight!

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  20. chucklesthescotJune 24, 2018 at 1:43 AM

    I've had a good reading weekend-I read the whole Extinction Trials sequel last night and enjoyed it then went straight on to Carrie Vaughn's next Kitty book which is number eight. Looks like I might get my chosen books for the week read early!

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:53 AM

      Yay! How did you like Exile? I liked it a lot, with a few minor issues, we need to discuss. :)

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  21. Stephanie JaneJune 24, 2018 at 2:11 AM

    You've got Strange New World! I've been wondering about that one myself.

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  22. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 24, 2018 at 3:56 AM

    I've already been on vacation and returned! But now that I'm retired, I feel like I'm on vacation every day.

    https://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2018/06/paris-in-july-great-american-read-and.html

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  23. StormiJune 24, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    It was nice this week but next week it goes back into the high 90's blah. I watched The Creature from the Black Lagoon this week, it was fun. Not heard of your other monster movie, but cowboys and monster, sounds like a movie for my dad...lol.

    Love the pics as always!

    Have great week and happy reading!
    Stormi
    Week in Review

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    1. GregJune 24, 2018 at 9:54 AM

      High 90's is too high for me! Lately (last fe days) we've cooled off- not sure what's going on. It was fun to rewatch Creature, I had fun w/ that.

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  24. Anne @ The Reading LifeJune 24, 2018 at 5:26 AM

    No real vacation plans, just enjoying the summer :D. But I cannot BELIEVE June is ending already...but you already saw my reaction on this subject on my blog XD. Have a great week!

    http://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife/single-post/2018/06/24/This-Week-Recap-30-A-definition-of-an-uneventful-week

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  25. Samantha@WLABBJune 24, 2018 at 5:32 AM

    I have never heard of The Valley of Gwangi. Can't wait to see your play-by-play on that one.

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  26. AJune 24, 2018 at 5:42 AM

    I really like the simplicity of that Silver Surfer cover! Glad to hear your June was pretty nice - I have no idea when the time went this month, but at least I have one more week, right?

    Great illustrations as always!

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  27. Clo @ Book DragonsJune 24, 2018 at 5:59 AM

    I'm glad the temps have been nice for you! For me it's been too hot over here in England but meh...what ya gonna do as we complain no matter the weather haha. Hope you have a great week!

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  28. AnonymousJune 24, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    Your temps sound great. Our weather has been pretty good, lots of rain though. Enjoy your week ahead. 😀

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  29. The BookwormJune 24, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    Have a great week and enjoy your books and movies. I'm counting down the days till my vacation.

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  30. The Book DiscipleJune 24, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    You find the best stuff on pinterest!

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  31. sjhigbeeJune 24, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    We are also having some fabulous weather - I can't recall a summer this good since 2007:)). I love the heat, though I think I'm in the minority - I know Himself and my sister both find it very trying... We are staying put this summer, which suits me fine - I've a lot of writing and editing ahead of me in the coming months! I hope you continue to enjoy great weather and many thanks for the awesome pics:)

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  32. Michelle@Because ReadingJune 24, 2018 at 8:04 AM

    We are getting spring weather in summer. I gave up trying to figure all this out! lol. I am sure next week will be as hot as hell. :) Need to check out your creature post. I don't think I did yet

    Hope you have a wonderful week, Greg! Happy Reading! :)

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  33. sherry fundinJune 24, 2018 at 9:30 AM

    Glad you're enjoying the weather. I am too. Hot and hotter. Lovin it. :-)
    sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes

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  34. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraJune 24, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    We've had a quiet week here and actually some lovely weather this weekend. I spent yesterday outside reading and it was wonderful. We don't have any major travel plans at this point, mainly because my son's school calendar has changed and so his vacation is three weeks shorter than usual. Hopefully we'll at least get in a couple of long weekends somewhere.

    Hope you have a great week, Greg!

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  35. Beware Of The ReaderJune 24, 2018 at 10:35 AM

    No vacation yet Greg! Fantastic art as usual. Happy Sunday <3 Sophie@bewareofthereader

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  36. LynnJune 24, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    Our weather should improve next week, can't wait to read outside (without too much wind)! I really like the art you picked out!

    Have a wonderful week!

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  37. NorthwomanJune 24, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    Very cool graphics! I'm happy to hear someone is having some great weather. It's been hotter than usual here. But I can stay inside and read. I'm glad you've been able to do lots of reading. Anne - Books of My Heart

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  38. vvb32 readsJune 24, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    Ahh, Silver Surfer. I remember having a graphic novel of him way back. Have a good week.

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  39. NickyJune 24, 2018 at 1:50 PM

    I'm kinda sold on The Valley of Gwangi just from that poster!

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  40. NicciJune 24, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    I'm glad you've had a good reading month! June has sucked for me. :(
    I've never seen Creature From The Black Lagoon... I really need to educate myself on some of the older ones!

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  41. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)June 24, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    I don't think I've seen either of those movies. I've heard of them, but I don't think I've had the pleasure of watching them. It sounds like it would be a fun night though.

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  42. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)June 24, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    Great choices of art this week! I'm hoping for some hot days this week to go to the pool. :)

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  43. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionJune 24, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    Glad you've had a good bingeing week! :-)

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  44. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!June 24, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    LOVE the Sith pictures! I also want to read Strange New World. Have a great week!

    Mary my #Sunday Roundup #24!

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  45. JJ @ This Dark MaterialJune 24, 2018 at 7:39 PM

    Glad to hear you're enjoying good weather this month—it turned ungodly hot and humid quick down here! Looking forward to your badass movie quotes later this week :)

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  46. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsJune 24, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    I always like seeing what you pull from Pinterest. :) Enjoy your books and good weather, and thanks for stopping by!

    Tressa @ Wishful Endings

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  47. LoveOfBooksJune 24, 2018 at 11:50 PM

    The Valley of Gwangi?! Oh man, that should be fun. :D Okay, kinda digging that prehistoric music.

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  48. Gayathri LakshminarayananJune 25, 2018 at 3:44 AM

    My vacation is ending soon and am terrified to go back to the harsh summer of Dubai. But that means I get to stay indoors and read a lot.

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  49. Beth FJune 25, 2018 at 4:46 AM

    I think Flight to the Ford is my favorite this week. Blackfish City is on my list, but I never seem to have as much reading time as I think I'm going to have.

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  50. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJune 25, 2018 at 6:10 AM

    My son is into dinosaurs these days. He has the park game online from Jurassic World and it's amazing what he can do. We might be taking a road trip in July. Enjoy your books and movies!

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  51. BarbJune 25, 2018 at 7:02 AM

    You always find the greatest artwork! I'm really interested in your thoughts on Survive the Night. I read it when it was first released and to be honest, I didn't like it that much. Glad your summer is going great so far!

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  52. InkvotaryJune 25, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    The Lies They Tell looks very intriguing. Not sure if I ever heard of that author, but I will check her out. Love your pictures. It is always a pleasure to see what you found. June here feels more like April. One day hot, the next cool. Up and down.
    Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great new week.

    Best wishes
    Vi @ Inkvotary

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  53. Katherine PJune 25, 2018 at 8:15 AM

    I love the artwork you have this week - especially all the swampy scenes. The one with the people in white is especially eye catching. Have a great week!

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  54. Kathy MartinJune 25, 2018 at 8:19 AM

    You always find such amazing art! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  55. Kathryn TJune 25, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Pleased to hear you June weather and... reading have been in sync, both good. I love the cover on Strange New World and that odd girl out. My guess is dystopian, and hopefully worth a read.

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  56. Girl Who ReadsJune 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    I love the cover of Strange New World

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  57. pussrebootsJune 25, 2018 at 4:21 PM

    Save for a day in Reno we're taking a road trip down along the eastern Sierra Nevadas here in California. https://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/2018/06/sunday-post-june-24-2018its-monday-what.html

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  58. UnknownJune 26, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    June has been absolute insanity in my household what with the new pup (pictures incoming in my monthly wrap up), but I've still managed to read lots of great books. Can't wait to hear what you think of Blackfish City, I've heard that it's really good!

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  59. Dani @ Perspective of a WriterJune 26, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    Great drawings! Love the tree/forest city with the large yawning opening. Hot early this year. Already sitting just below 100. Would love to travel! ♥️

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  60. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieJune 27, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    My June has been a bit crazy! I have so much planned for this summer, just fun things I want to do with the family. I might be overscheduling, we will see if I need to back off some ideas. Lol. We are going up north to TC in August, I am looking forward to it.

    This weather has been spectacular!

    Blackfish City and the Rachel Vincent book both look really good.

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