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Friday, November 23, 2018

Sunday Post #273


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So Thanksgiving has come and gone- can we have more long weekends please? I hope everyone who celebrates had a great day (and, you know, even if you don't). It feels like a weekend already even though it's Friday. Well I'm writing this on Friday anyways. I suppose it's the weekend when you're reading this? 
  
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Thanksgiving was nice here, low key and casual. Lotsa good food. Watched Mamma Mia because ABBA rules. And lots of eating...   

Movies That Suck is back this week with The Meg! I have to say it was fun to watch, but whether it actually sucked or not- you'll have to come by and see. :) Also this past week I reviewed The Cheerleaders (I liked it a lot) and on Monday I'll be posting Bookcovers with Numbers #3. How high will I go????    
      
 The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)SCIFIMONTH 1-30 NovemberThe Cheerleaders

Song of the week 



PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:

The Hobbit

BOOKISH LINKS

 Does cyberpunk need updating?
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77 comments:

  1. chucklesthescotNovember 24, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    My dad intends to buy the Meg as he's a big JS fan so I'll see it for free!

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  2. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogNovember 24, 2018 at 4:47 AM

    Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving! I am all for more long weekends. It is so nice. Have a great week!

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  3. Tammy SparksNovember 24, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    Lots of great art this week, Greg! Thanks for that. I also enjoyed the video about Cyberpunk.

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:36 PM

      Thanks Tammy. I thought that was super interesting as well!

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  4. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraNovember 24, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    Glad to hear you had a good Thanksgiving, Greg. And yes, I'm all for more long weekends. We don't get nearly enough of them. I'm looking forward to reading your review of The Cheerleaders and of course, The Meg. My son saw that in the theater and loved it but I haven't decided if I want to see it or not. Maybe your review will convince me one way or the other, lol.

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:37 PM

      Well, I go into some details so maybe it will help? Ha ha glad to hear your son liked it tho! And The Cheerleaders was quite good! Hope your thanksgiving was fabulous!!

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  5. Gennifer EcclesNovember 24, 2018 at 10:03 AM

    I'm looking forward to your review about The Meg! My sister watched it and had a ton of fun with it. I was a bit put off with the reviews, if I'm being honest.

    Mamma Mia sounds like a great movie to watch for Thanksgiving. My family watched Home Alone, but I ended up falling asleep before all of the mischief by the end.

    By the way, I tagged you in the Greek Gods Book Tag! I don't know if you do tags, but I thought I'd let you know!

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:38 PM

      I think if you go into it just to have fun and don't take it too seriously it's fine. :) Although it's more fun towards the ending?

      Home Alone is such a classic- we used to watch that EVERY year growing up!

      Thank you- I do do tags sometimes! I will definitely be by to check it out. :)

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  6. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightNovember 24, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving :-) I like the pixel art! I'm getting more appreciative of pixel art lately lol.

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:38 PM

      I am liking more and more pixel art, especially the animated stuff!

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  7. Carole's Random LifeNovember 24, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    I am happy to hear that you had a nice Thanksgiving. You get my vote for more long weekends :) Love the art!

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  8. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightNovember 24, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    I mean, I feel like anyone who saw the trailer for The Meg knows whether it sucks 😂 Still should be fun to read about! All weekends should be long- I have long been a proponent of the 4 day work week, I think we'd all be much, much more productive. So many of the pictures look like they'd have incredible stories behind them- great selection!

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:40 PM

      Haha right! And thanks. Yes I would totally take a 4 day work week, absolutely. The bad thing about these long weekends is they almost seem to go by faster?? Like how is tomorrow Sunday already???

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  9. Samantha@WLABBNovember 24, 2018 at 4:17 PM

    I am not familiar with The Meg, but Shark movies seem to only either be really good or really bad. The four day week was nice, and we didn't work full days on Wed or Fri, so that was cool.

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    1. GregNovember 24, 2018 at 4:41 PM

      Haha true! And this one was... well I won't say but let's just say, it wasn't amazing or anything lol. Still... and ooh glad you had some extra time off, nice!

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  10. The BookwormNovember 24, 2018 at 6:57 PM

    Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving and yes, I need more long weekends in my life. I want to watch The Meg! Enjoy your weekend and happy reading.

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  11. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionNovember 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. Lots of gory vampire images this week. Yikes! :-)

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  12. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 24, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    I'm glad you had a great Thanksgiving. I think it's my favorite holiday, because of STUFFING. LOL. My favorite part of the meal. And pumpkin pie.

    I also love ABBA, and have the Mama Mia soundtrack on a CD.

    Thanks for sharing all those images...and for visiting my blog.

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  13. Shooting Stars MagNovember 24, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    ABBA is great. :) I'm glad you liked The Cheerleaders. I still need to read that one.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  14. BiblioSanctumNovember 24, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    The Meg! I am going to watch that tomorrow, it's perfect for the last day of a long weekend. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  15. Rachel @Waves of FictionNovember 24, 2018 at 10:28 PM

    I'm so grateful for the long weekend!

    The Meg, eeeek! Your female vamp pictures are a little scary! Those vamp ladies look a bit out of control, and scary! :)

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    1. GregNovember 25, 2018 at 9:59 AM

      Yes! We need moreee...

      I know I was a little scared myself :)

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  16. Billy BurgessNovember 25, 2018 at 12:09 AM

    I have yet to see The Meg. Have you read any of the books in the Meg series? I read the first book years ago, but I don't recall anything about the plot.

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    1. GregNovember 25, 2018 at 9:57 AM

      I have not read any of the Meg books! I was thinking of trying the first one...

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  17. BlodeueddNovember 25, 2018 at 12:48 AM

    I see you went the bloody route this week ;)

    I do want to watch the Meg! hehe

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  18. Jovita @ Inky ImpressionsNovember 25, 2018 at 1:03 AM

    Glad you had a wonderful holiday. I do enjoy singing along to Mamma Mia and it's a fun movie. Love all the vamp images, now I'm in the mood to read about vampires.

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    1. GregNovember 25, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      I know! And it doesn't take much to get me singing ABBA...

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  19. Evelina @ AvalinahsBooksNovember 25, 2018 at 1:18 AM

    Ooh, I love those Pinterest towers and robot :) have a great week!

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  20. paperbackprincessNovember 25, 2018 at 5:32 AM

    Any thanksgiving that includes Mamma Mia is a successful thanksgiving in my opinion!

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  21. Gayathri LakshminarayananNovember 25, 2018 at 5:54 AM

    I can't wait for Meg post. I liked the movie so I hope you won't be too harsh about it.

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  22. Michelle@Because ReadingNovember 25, 2018 at 6:21 AM

    Looking forward to your Meg post. I haven't seen that movie yet and shark movies kind of scare me.
    Love a good and quiet Thanksgiving. I had the same and it was so nice! :)

    Have a great week, Greg! Happy Reading!

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  23. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!November 25, 2018 at 6:30 AM

    Amazing pictures! I am still looking for your next Movies That Suck post! =) I want to read The Cheerleaders. I hope you have a great week!

    Mary

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  24. MellianeNovember 25, 2018 at 6:53 AM

    Have a lovely week Greg!

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  25. The Book DiscipleNovember 25, 2018 at 9:02 AM

    You always find the most amazing images! The vampire ones are stunning! Have a great week!

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  26. Beware Of The ReaderNovember 25, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    Yes long weekends are the bests! And let me tell you that this week's graphics with vampires are really frightening! I don't want to meet them in a dark forest that's for sure LOL Happy Sunday Greg! Sophie @bewareofthereader

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  27. Sherry JollyNovember 25, 2018 at 9:56 AM

    Mamma Mia is the BEST! <3 Abba <3

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  28. Mary KirklandNovember 25, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    We had a nice Thanksgiving too. My family came over and I cooked. Kinda glad it's over now for another year.

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  29. UnknownNovember 25, 2018 at 10:15 AM

    I look forward to your review of The Hobbit with la la. it is such a great book! Hope you had a great turkey day. I was at my parent's house. there were 42 of us!

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  30. Irena BookDustMagicNovember 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    I'm happy to hear you had a nice thanksgiving. I bet it's nice to have some free time around that day, even though I imagine it can be busy.
    I also liked The Cheerleaders. :)

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  31. Irena BookDustMagicNovember 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    I'm happy to hear you had a wonderful thanksgiving. I bet it's nice to have some free time around that day, even though I imagine it can be busy.
    Oh, I also liked The Cheerleaders.

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  32. Maureen's BooksNovember 25, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    I'm glad you had a nice Thanksgiving Greg. I've seen lots of Thanksgiving food pics.. it definitely makes me hungry! LOL!!
    I really want to see Mamma Mia.. I hope soon.
    Happy Reading!

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  33. La La in the LibraryNovember 25, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    I think that is my favorite Hobbit/LotR cover art style. I have The Hobbit in hardcover, but I need the trilogy and might look for a boxed set of paperbacks in that style. 👍✨

    I love the New Paradise image. 😊

    Have a wonderful new week. 🌞

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  34. JJ @ This Dark MaterialNovember 25, 2018 at 1:01 PM

    I'm so happy you loved The Cheerleaders! I need to go back and read your review :) And I can't wait for your write-up on The Meg. I definitely didn't think it fell in the "good movie" category, but it was entertaining enough :)

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  35. Jen | Book DenNovember 25, 2018 at 1:37 PM

    I, too, vote for more long weekends!

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  36. Just Another Girl and Her BooksNovember 25, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    I am going to have to say no thanks to your request for more long weekends. Long weekends mean my children are home from school and I have to entertain them instead of being able to spend that time solely focused on working. LOL.

    Hope you have a fabulous week. - Katie

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  37. Aj @ Read All The Things!November 25, 2018 at 4:05 PM

    I’m glad you had a good Thanksgiving. I’d be very happy with more long weekends. Have a good week!

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  38. StormiNovember 25, 2018 at 4:29 PM

    I am curious what you thought of Meg, I thought it was okay but mainly I just liked watching Jason Statham...lol. :)

    Have a great week!
    Stormi
    Weekend Review

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  39. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksNovember 25, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    A Mamma Mia Thanksgiving... I love it. That should so be a tradition. :)

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  40. NicciNovember 25, 2018 at 4:43 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Greg!
    We don't have Thanksgiving over here so I'm slightly envious of all the food and fun times. 🙂

    I'm curious about what you thought of the meg, my kiddo wants to watch it but I think he may be way too young...

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  41. Nise' November 25, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    Your Thanksgiving (weekend) sounds great! It was not so bad weather wise either, of course, the first big storm is on its way. The vampire pics are very creepy. Mamma Mia is a great choice for holiday watching. Have a great week.

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  42. Tracy November 25, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    Hurray for long weekends and food! I'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving. The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet looks interesting. Awesome art, as always!

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  43. Natalie @Natflix&BooksNovember 25, 2018 at 5:51 PM

    Glad you had a good Thanksgiving. Low key and a lot of food is definitely the way to go. I'm still waiting for The Meg to come in the library for me. I'm dying to see it. Happy reading!

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  44. Sophia @ Bookwyrming ThoughtsNovember 25, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Honestly more long weekends would be nice, haha. We should make it mandatory for everyone to have a three day weekend so we can all gather our souls together and chill instead of stressing out constantly (impossible, though, since a lot of people need to work to make a living on the weekends). Hope you have a great week!

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  45. NorthwomanNovember 25, 2018 at 6:37 PM

    Casual and easy is great for a holiday, also good food! Longer weekends really help to let you actually relax or work on longer projects. Have a great week ahead! Anne - Books of My Heart

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  46. Amber EliseNovember 25, 2018 at 7:28 PM

    I remember I was watching a movie in the theaters and The Meg was playing next door. It was such a loud movie, but it sounds like a lot of fun.

    I'm happy you had a nice holiday!

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  47. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsNovember 25, 2018 at 7:29 PM

    I haven't watched the Meg but I've wanted to. I like long weekends too.:-)

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  48. pussrebootsNovember 25, 2018 at 8:43 PM

    Cyberpunk shows its age just in its word roots. I think as our understanding and use of technology changes so do our stories about it. My weekly update

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  49. Beth FNovember 26, 2018 at 5:31 AM

    Long weekends are the best! I love both Mama Mia movies ... a great holiday choice. Skeleton Island and silent skyscrapers are my favorites this week.

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  50. MikkyNovember 26, 2018 at 6:16 AM

    I had never stopped to think about the history behind the cyberpunk genre. It was really interesting but I still adore Altered Carbon. I also had no idea Mr. Robot was considered to be cyberpunk. Amazing images as always! :)

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  51. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)November 26, 2018 at 7:30 AM

    It was such a nice long weekend break! Kinda sad it's over now.

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  52. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieNovember 26, 2018 at 7:38 AM

    It sounds like you had a great long weekend!

    I love all shark movies. They are a weakness of mine. Lol.

    My husband is really into the cyberpunk genre of books too. I'm not really a big reader of them, but I do love ABBA and Mamma Mia!! :) Have a great week!

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  53. Becky BakerNovember 26, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    A Thanksgiving of eating and Abba sounds pretty good to me. I spent my weekend doing christmas shopping since here in the UK we get the joys of Black Friday without the perks of a holiday weekend. It's a little unfair really but at least I got some good deals, and a trip to return some of the clothes I impulse bought during the sales.

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  54. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursNovember 26, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    The Hobit, yes! great book. In scifi, I finally watched A.I. yesterday, what a great movie and the awesome John Williams's musci.
    My post is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2018/11/26/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-nov-26/

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  55. KarenNovember 26, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    We took Fonzi for a little hike then ate (always the best part) & did a little online shopping. Quiet but nice day.

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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  56. Katherine PNovember 26, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    So glad that you had a nice Thanksgiving! As usual I love all the covers but especially I Prefer Murder. Can't wait to see your thoughts on The Meg. Have a great week!

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  57. Kathryn TNovember 26, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    Good that you had a great Thanksgiving - I think one of the nicest celebrations there could be. Yes all the way to more three day weekends!!

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  58. KristinaNovember 26, 2018 at 2:26 PM

    Glad you had a great Thanksgiving, we did as well. Stayed home with just the 3 of us. Great pics as always

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  59. ShannonNovember 26, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    I still need to read The Meg. ^^;

    Those first two pixel images had me thinking I was seeing things, lol.

    Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you have a great week!

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  60. MysticaNovember 26, 2018 at 5:34 PM

    Late Thanksgiving wishes coming your way.

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  61. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!November 27, 2018 at 6:03 PM

    Happy belated Thanksgiving! Lots of Vampire pictures this week. I just read your review for The Cheerleaders. It's a must get now! =) Have a wonderful week!

    Mary

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