tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post3636118334699330284..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading YAKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4727731044467914062020-05-19T10:06:01.029-04:002020-05-19T10:06:01.029-04:00There is quite a bit of ball played in the book, a...There is quite a bit of ball played in the book, as both main characters are b-ball superstars. We do spend time on the court, and I thought the sequences were fast paced and interesting. Juliet was emotional, but it was a story of healing, so it moves in a very hopeful direction, and the pain is interspersed with lighter moments. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74590659755564552412020-05-19T04:32:33.815-04:002020-05-19T04:32:33.815-04:00All the Things We Never Knew sounds like it is a w...All the Things We Never Knew sounds like it is a wonderful book! I am not a big fan of insta love or when the romance is too quick but it does sound good if you don't mind that kind of thing. Does basketball feature a lot in the book? You don't mention it too much in the review but if it does I am more inclined to read it. It breaks my heart when I see people avoiding others because they have recently been through a death of a loved one... that's when they need people the most! Sounds like Life After Juliet would be emotional and of course if there is anything Shakespeare involved it goes on to my list ;)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43718132861368613802020-05-17T12:04:31.647-04:002020-05-17T12:04:31.647-04:00That was a cool element in the book. They wanted t...That was a cool element in the book. They wanted to use original language, but modernize the sets and clothing. I love when they do that with Shakespeare, because it shows how timeless his plays areSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41527160126471681702020-05-17T10:28:47.221-04:002020-05-17T10:28:47.221-04:00I'm a huge Shakespeare buff and actually love ...I'm a huge Shakespeare buff and actually love both traditional productions and modern takes on the plays. Life After Juliet sounds so amazing. I love those reads that are able to provoke such a wide range of emotions from me. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30118299521151145482020-05-17T07:18:06.342-04:002020-05-17T07:18:06.342-04:00This duet is a favorite of mine. Both books were t...This duet is a favorite of mine. Both books were tearjerkers, but I loved every second of it. I am always surprised by how often I see my name. When I was younger, NOBODY had my name. Buying stuff with your name on it was big, and my sister (Lisa) could get anything. Me, there was never a Samantha thing. Then in the 90s, my name became kind of popular, and I see it quite a bit in books/TV. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18917413107172797012020-05-17T06:11:35.389-04:002020-05-17T06:11:35.389-04:00Life After Juliet sounds heartbreaking and wonderf...Life After Juliet sounds heartbreaking and wonderful. Although, threw me seeing my one name, no one gets called Becca in books and that's what my family call me so weird! Especially as the MC sounds a bit like me, painfully shy and always reading. Where have I seen that one before? I've not read Love and Other Unknown Variables but it sounds like that would break my little heart too but I want to read these both. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9579148513331184942020-05-15T19:38:25.796-04:002020-05-15T19:38:25.796-04:00It was definitely all those things, but it was als...It was definitely all those things, but it was also about appreciating the time you had, even if it was short, and remembering those people, who shaped our lives. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19735076733005540292020-05-15T18:51:37.643-04:002020-05-15T18:51:37.643-04:00Life after Juliet sounds like a really beautiful s...Life after Juliet sounds like a really beautiful story. Grief, and moving forward, and support - all topics I'm drawn to.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42157238985586137322020-05-15T06:03:15.879-04:002020-05-15T06:03:15.879-04:00Becca is shy and bookish! I think you would really...Becca is shy and bookish! I think you would really appreciate her. She opens up, when she connects with people, though, and it was lovely seeing her trying to find connection, thinking it was what Charlotte would want. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22342117599184596592020-05-15T06:01:36.244-04:002020-05-15T06:01:36.244-04:00Just be a place prepared for some serious emotions...Just be a place prepared for some serious emotions, when reading L&OUV. I'm getting verklempt over here. And, Alexander's note at the end!!! Both books were fantastic! Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28009563405446740662020-05-14T23:47:13.595-04:002020-05-14T23:47:13.595-04:00These both sound incredible. I understood what you...These both sound incredible. I understood what you mean about being seen for the first time and wanting to pursue something more. But I also so relate to painfully shy Becca. I’m painfully shy and it was all I could do to connect on my blog when I first started. I’ll be looking up both books!Dani @ Perspective of a Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274075589450071784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84146859326137195972020-05-14T21:37:53.604-04:002020-05-14T21:37:53.604-04:00Calling My Name just didn't end up being for m...Calling My Name just didn't end up being for me, but this one sounds so good! I will have to give it a try! And I own and have wanted to read Love and Other Unknown Variables for AGES after hearing great things, so clearly I am going to have to get my act together and then pick up the sequel! Great reviews! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-90428572324270791332020-05-14T16:31:46.198-04:002020-05-14T16:31:46.198-04:00I sat on that book for years! I should have read i...I sat on that book for years! I should have read it eons ago. Look what I was missing!!! I don't know if you have Hoopla through your library, but mine just got a dump of Entangled books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7611696541734206672020-05-14T16:30:47.462-04:002020-05-14T16:30:47.462-04:00Both Shannon Lee Alexander's books were exquis...Both Shannon Lee Alexander's books were exquisite experiences for me. I hope she will write more some day. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15288546196876701672020-05-14T16:04:32.434-04:002020-05-14T16:04:32.434-04:00I had heard that Juliet book was good when it came...I had heard that Juliet book was good when it came out. You're making me regret not having read it. Plus, I need to read that first book you mentioned in your review.Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11812160623072790672020-05-14T15:24:29.103-04:002020-05-14T15:24:29.103-04:00Life After Juliet is the one that speaks to me her...Life After Juliet is the one that speaks to me here Sam but no, I won't buy another one because of you ...yet!Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86559170697475056872020-05-14T15:03:01.985-04:002020-05-14T15:03:01.985-04:00Juliet was more wonderful than the previous book f...Juliet was more wonderful than the previous book for me, only because nobody died. I won't lie, but it was just as full of feels and the romance was so sweet. I adored Geography. One of my faves. I am, *whew*, glad you are enjoying it. Is the other one an anthology? I think romance anthologies are the only ones I like. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70665074231545742422020-05-14T14:11:28.774-04:002020-05-14T14:11:28.774-04:00I remember Life After Juliet but didn't read i...I remember Life After Juliet but didn't read it. I love discovering those gems that have been sitting right in front of you for years lol<br /><br />I'm reading The Geography of Lost Things (old) and He's Come Undone (new) right now and enjoying both.<br /><br /><a href="http//www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81513514470186277282020-05-14T12:56:03.698-04:002020-05-14T12:56:03.698-04:00I did DNF like 5 books this week, but I have been ...I did DNF like 5 books this week, but I have been connecting with some amazing ones as well. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69084165857606383702020-05-14T12:55:28.019-04:002020-05-14T12:55:28.019-04:00They were both good, but yes, Juliet was perfectio...They were both good, but yes, Juliet was perfectionSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33701557081224516202020-05-14T12:55:10.619-04:002020-05-14T12:55:10.619-04:00This is the second book I have recently read, wher...This is the second book I have recently read, where I knew the character who died, and got to see the other character go through their healing process. These are the books I need like air, and this one was beautifully executed. Max was fantastic! Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33098683328144762862020-05-14T12:06:12.750-04:002020-05-14T12:06:12.750-04:00you are on a roll with your book choices. great re...you are on a roll with your book choices. great reviews<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932865856795338562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57731992775685971232020-05-14T10:41:08.040-04:002020-05-14T10:41:08.040-04:00They both sound good. Especially Life After Juliet...They both sound good. Especially Life After Juliet.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-92208428698900670412020-05-14T10:35:45.712-04:002020-05-14T10:35:45.712-04:00It's obvious how much you loved Life After Jul...It's obvious how much you loved Life After Juliet and how much it impacted you. I really like the sound of the relationship between Becca and Charlie and the support they gave each other. And Max sounds like an absolute sweetheart. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89826529705666213282020-05-14T08:37:00.423-04:002020-05-14T08:37:00.423-04:00I don't think you have-to have-to read the fir...I don't think you have-to have-to read the first book, but I think it makes you understand who Charlotte was to everyone. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com