Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Can't Wait Wednesday/ Midweek Stuff

  

 So here's a midweek round up of what I'm reading watching, etc. Plus Can't Wait Wednesday, hosted by Wishful endings. So sit back, raise a cuppa, and see what's new! And share what you're up to.  

This week my Can't Wait pick is Record of a Spaceborn few, the third Wayfarers book.       


Record of a Spaceborn Few (Wayfarers, #3)

What I'm Reading

The Extinction Trials (The Extinction Trials, #1)

What I'm Watching

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Listening 



Misc Stuff

Talk Nerdy To Me talks Star Wars (with less f- bombs this time)  


Okay- question of the day.

I saw a question like this on a blog somewhere recently, wish I remembered where (if you remember please let me know, I'd like to give credit) but it was fun and I wanted to do a version of the werewolf vs vampire debate.

You are caught between a werewolf pack or a group of vampires. And these are not sparkly vamps but vicious. cold- blooded undead. But they do live a long time and they often have important roles in society due to their longevity and knowledge. The werewolf pack however offers a relatively normal life (when you're not howling at the moon) plus a support network, and while not as long- lived as vamps they heal quickly. Which group do you choose?  

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  1. I haven't had a chance to watch more episode of Travelers, but I need to before I forget again what's going on. You're still liking Riverdale? I haven't quite felt like jumping into the 2nd season.

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    1. And to your question ... I'd go vampire, but only if I could go in the sun. I would be murderous if I never had the sun again.

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    2. Riverdale's pretty awesome. In a trashy way, you know. :) And Travelers rocks.

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  2. Spaceborn Few is hands down the most unusual title I've seen in a long time! Will have to check it out -- I'd go werewolf, I think. Vamps just haven't been doing it for me in a long time lol

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  3. Ooo... I hadn't realised that Spaceborn Few was coming out! And I, too, love the idea of Jurassic Park meets Hunger Games. As to your question - it would have to be werewolf - not being able to look at my reflection in the mornings (even if I'm on the whiskery side) would be the last straw AND I like the idea of being around with my loyal pack...

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    1. It's getting closer! And yes I would go werewolf too- a pack would be nice!

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  4. I think I would choose werewolf in this situation! Who knows when those vicious vampires would turn on me? Also, I would like a support network after becoming a paranormal creature! :D

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    1. Yeah, and the drinking blood thing... nah! And a support network is good!

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  5. I'd choose the werewolf pack, obvious choice for me, I'm a dog person! I saw the cover for Record of a Spaceborn Few, it's beautiful!

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    1. Aoooo! lol definitely the wolf pack. And I keep forgetting the Spaceborn cover is out!

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  6. The Extinction Trials sounds and looks very intriguing. And the cover... gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Hope you´ll enjoy all your picks.
    My pick

    Best wishes
    Vi

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  7. Thanks for sharing, Greg. I hope you enjoy Record of A Spaceborn Few. Need to check out the video and the movies. I’m not a movie fan, so I’m kinda behind with the latest popular series. Hehe..

    Enjoy your books this week and have a wonderful week. ❤️😁

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    1. I don't see many movies anymore either!

      You have a great week too!

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  8. Gah, I haven't started Riverdale even if everyone in school's been pushing me to. How are you liking it? :) And ooooh, definitely the wolves! I do NOT want want to be vicious (in the blood-sucking way), plus a support network is much needed, at least for me. Have an awesome week, Greg!

    - Aimee @ Aimee, Always

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    1. I love Riverdale! I mean it's campy and silly but that's half the fun. And yes werewolves!!

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  9. In my early PNR days, I would have said vampires but the more I read - immortality just sounds sad and lonely so werewolves.

    It has cool perks but is relatively normal. I just have to hope the shift doesn't hurt too much.

    For What It's Worth

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    1. You know vampires might not be bad if you were still human and just, you know, needed a little blood now and again. But the whole undead thing... nah. And I've never understood the shifting is painful thing- it seems like it might just be a transformation without pain, but maybe not...

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  10. The Extinction Trials looks interesting. I hope you're loving it.

    I'd have to go with werewolves, of course :) I'd don't think I'd mind living with a bunch of furry beasts. Vamps lose too many people along the way. It'd get depressing after a few decades.

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  11. Hmmm...I've never heard of this book, but it sounds interesting! Great pick!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  12. The Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park? Way to pique my interest!
    As for your question, I've always enjoyed vampires stories, but when you put it like that . . . I'm gonna opt to join the werewolves pack, after all I'm extremely loyal and they would see that like a very good quality ;)

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    1. I know right? And I'm with you on the werewolves- I'd like being part of a pack maybe, and vamps are too cold and inhuman lol.

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  13. I've been getting into Riverdale lately and I'm totally loving it, it's such a fun show to kick back and relax with. Travellers looks really interesting, as does The Extinction Trials! To answer your question, I think I would go with the werewolves. It sounds much more up my alley.

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    1. I agree, Riverdale is awesome. And Travelers is fun!

      I think I'm with the 'wolves too...

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  14. I can't to start Riverdale, loved the first season!!! You're pick week week looks great. Happy reading.

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  15. I love that cover for The Extinction trials! I can’t wait to see your review for it, I’m curious about that one. Enjoy! 😀

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  16. Really hoping Riverdale is back soon after the hiatus. I need more!
    Jen Ryland Reviews

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  17. I am hoping to start Riverdale this weekend.
    The Extinction Trials sounds awesome! I love the cover!!!

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    1. Riverdale is awesome! And is that like the best cover of ever?

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  18. You are NOT watching Travelers! Or Riverdale actually. You sit on a throne of lies :D DAMN are you really reading Extinction Trials?! How is it? Because if it is good I am probably going to cave in and buy it, so I need details!

    And vampire, no question. I'd get to live forever, and like, don't their lives always seem kind of soap opera-y? Like they are always up to something. And my new high society status is a plus. Werewolves are probably covered in animal fur half the time, and now one is going to take some dog seriously. PLUS- I have a lot of questions about shifter hygiene in general. Vampire, all the way :D

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    1. Now listen. :) I am SORTA watching them, I mean Riverdale is ongoing right?? And Travelers- well I may have been too lazy to remove it, but you know I just finished S2. :) And Extinction Trials had me at the map- it's like got dinosaurs listed on it, you know? I had to. Plus it reminds me of The 100 a bit- just add dinosaurs? But I've only started it...

      Vampire?? Ha ha I was worried werewolves were gonna run away with it. But... I see your point. Vamps have advantages. But they'd be so cold and pale... I gotta go with werewolves. They can howl and stuff. :)

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  19. Oh my, words cannot describe how excited I am for the third Becky Chambers Wayfarers book!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. It is my top anticipated book of the year!

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  20. Ugh, I've been seeing those Becky Chambers books around a lot which probably means they are GOOD! I am so vary of adult sci-fic though because it tends to be more literary and I enjoy more commercial reads on a regular basis.

    Also, I was gonna comment on how Shannon is also watching Travelers but saw her comment about your throne of lies.

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    1. Oh my gosh Long Way To A Small Angry Planet is AWESOME! And I didn't think it was overly literary, they're pretty readable

      Ha Travelers is awesome and I think Shannon is liking it ??!?

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  21. I'd go vampire as I'm a solitary kind of person who wants to live forever so I can read all the books! I don't like the idea of drinking blood though but I suppose if I WAS a vampire I'd like it! Turning wolf every full moon sounds painful and I don't fancy fighting for pack position!

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  22. I know how much you love the Becky Chambers books so I hope this one lives up to your expectations. I LOVE Pat Benatar, especially her 80's stuff. It would be a tough decision between werewolf and vampire but I think I'd have to go with werewolf. I love my dogs and that's the closest I could come to being with them :)

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    1. I do, I can't wait for that third book! And I was lucky enough to see PAt Benatar live. she was pretty good. :)

      I'm team werewolf too :)

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  23. Ooooo, how are you liking Travelers? I've had my eye on it for a while now. And to answer your question I would pick neither. Elven warriors are where it's at. ;)

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    1. I love Travelers! And great pick- elven warriors are awesome. It's funny, I actually thought about adding another category, for fey, since they often show up in UF too.

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  24. Hmmm, I'm leaning towards the werewolves. A relatively normal life with dog-like companions doesn't sound too bad, lol.

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  25. Is Travelers any good? I keep seeing it pop up, but I'm always hesitant to start new things (in case I get hooked haha).

    Hm. Part of me thinks being a Werewolf in that situation would be better, but I'm honestly preferable to the Vampire way of life. I mean. The darkness of night (good), no sun (good for my skin), forever young (good?), time to read all the things (also good) :P

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    1. Travelers is awesome. I like S2 a smidgen better than the first, but they're both good!

      Forever young is pretty tempting. :) And reading all the books/ immortality...I would miss the sun though? I think I'm werewolf but they both have advantages!

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  26. The Extinction Trials sounds like a great read! I hope you are enjoying it. Have a great week!

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  27. Longmire = one of my FAVORITE shows. Always so good.

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  28. I just noticed the second season of The Travelers is out. I will have to find time to watch it. I enjoyed the first season. I haven't yet read Chamber's first book! I had better get on it.

    I am not sure . . .Vampire or Werewolf. I tend to lean toward werewolf. I do love animals and I like the idea of living in a close community . . . I think immortality sounds nice from a distance, but actually faced with it, but might too much.

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