tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post3454837764039915334..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading YAKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63047525743072227162019-07-26T05:39:43.216-04:002019-07-26T05:39:43.216-04:00I loved it, even without formatting, which I bet t...I loved it, even without formatting, which I bet the library book will have. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38384927899481774172019-07-26T05:39:23.570-04:002019-07-26T05:39:23.570-04:00I think, because humor is so subjective and varies...I think, because humor is so subjective and varies so greatly from person to person, you don't find enough funny books, and I was all over the funny here. The conversations between these two were smart and amusing and I was really into it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7548274459961246622019-07-25T17:00:55.460-04:002019-07-25T17:00:55.460-04:00I've been eyeing Technically You Started It at...I've been eyeing Technically You Started It at the library - I'm glad you loved it!Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58019895525081806662019-07-24T08:23:51.763-04:002019-07-24T08:23:51.763-04:00Technically, You Started It has been on my radar f...Technically, You Started It has been on my radar for a while, because (1) the cover is CUTE, and (2) the premise sounds fantastic, buut I was worried about the text message format. Glad it worked really well, though! I'm definitely adding it to my wishlist after your review. :)Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28560544304513587062019-07-23T20:41:02.007-04:002019-07-23T20:41:02.007-04:00I have read books with texts before, but never a w...I have read books with texts before, but never a whole book of only texts, and I was really impressed by the way Johnson was able to create a story that felt like a complete story to me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59767008173264712002019-07-23T20:24:41.250-04:002019-07-23T20:24:41.250-04:00Ooh, that formatting! That's rough! A whole ...Ooh, that formatting! That's rough! A whole story told in text messages could go wrong so quickly, but I'm glad to hear the author was able to really create distinct and full characters.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72570421793287960452019-07-23T18:41:41.620-04:002019-07-23T18:41:41.620-04:00The cover met the vibe of the book, which was so f...The cover met the vibe of the book, which was so fun. Rory and Lorelai level dialog had me hooked. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89831730408674490542019-07-23T16:16:15.999-04:002019-07-23T16:16:15.999-04:00Love the cover for that first one. Super cute and ...Love the cover for that first one. Super cute and original.<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-33416574660656685632019-07-23T05:42:47.451-04:002019-07-23T05:42:47.451-04:00I like stories like that, because they make me hop...I like stories like that, because they make me hopeful, that not all things are irreparably brokenSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5280766238443272112019-07-22T23:23:28.406-04:002019-07-22T23:23:28.406-04:00These both look good. And I like a good story wher...These both look good. And I like a good story where old friends reconnect, or come back together after having drifted apart. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88362944156974460482019-07-22T19:42:58.330-04:002019-07-22T19:42:58.330-04:00Both were great - one will make you laugh, the oth...Both were great - one will make you laugh, the other will make you crySamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69810519186797622242019-07-22T19:42:36.023-04:002019-07-22T19:42:36.023-04:00Right? The characters were really distinct. At fir...Right? The characters were really distinct. At first, I let out a sigh, when I saw the formatting, but then, it wasn't a thing, and I had a fantastic time reading it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67112353433890561912019-07-22T19:41:41.860-04:002019-07-22T19:41:41.860-04:00I cried during The Year They Fell, but being stret...I cried during The Year They Fell, but being stretched out over a year, we experience so ups with the characters too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11831342941008752052019-07-22T19:41:11.774-04:002019-07-22T19:41:11.774-04:00Sometimes, I just want to laugh, and Technically w...Sometimes, I just want to laugh, and Technically was mostly all about the laughter. It was well done. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75477657094284137202019-07-22T19:40:40.378-04:002019-07-22T19:40:40.378-04:00So, so fun! And, the dialog was whip smart. I love...So, so fun! And, the dialog was whip smart. I loved it!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54182349384779810122019-07-22T19:40:15.028-04:002019-07-22T19:40:15.028-04:00I laughed so much, and because I was having so muc...I laughed so much, and because I was having so much fun, I just flew through it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10236551846047696532019-07-22T19:39:47.575-04:002019-07-22T19:39:47.575-04:00Both were great, but I am always looking for a sta...Both were great, but I am always looking for a standout funny book, and Technically fit the bit for me. The Year They Fell was emotional, but you are on a year long journey of healing and there are good times mixed in there as they work through their pain. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75358904155563272322019-07-22T19:38:31.391-04:002019-07-22T19:38:31.391-04:00Contemporary is pretty much my niche. I love it!Contemporary is pretty much my niche. I love it!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43529898571351057382019-07-22T19:38:11.147-04:002019-07-22T19:38:11.147-04:00So much fun. Like, Gilmore Girls level banter. So much fun. Like, Gilmore Girls level banter. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79473731251147852292019-07-22T17:48:31.070-04:002019-07-22T17:48:31.070-04:00Technically You Started It sounds hilarious! I wil...Technically You Started It sounds hilarious! I will certainly be adding that one to my TBR. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40627376165706789622019-07-22T17:28:19.879-04:002019-07-22T17:28:19.879-04:00Contemporary isn't usually my style, but these...Contemporary isn't usually my style, but these sound good. <br /><br />Sara | <a href="http://www.exballerina.com" rel="nofollow">Book Confessions of an ExBallerina</a>Sara @ Book Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18412162611959946973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9145290776815375002019-07-22T14:52:47.874-04:002019-07-22T14:52:47.874-04:00These books sound so good! I'm intrigued by th...These books sound so good! I'm intrigued by the use of text messages in Technically, You Started It (plus, that cover is super cute!). The Year They Fell sounds so full of feels. I desperately want to read it and yet run from it.Crystal @ Lost in Storylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345599133841390127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16527827163884936942019-07-22T14:46:40.306-04:002019-07-22T14:46:40.306-04:00Wow, I'm impressed that you loved Technically ...Wow, I'm impressed that you loved Technically even with the lack of formatting in the ARC. That's a sign of a fantastic book!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a><br />Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35079306282767810502019-07-22T13:50:56.198-04:002019-07-22T13:50:56.198-04:00Lovely reviews! I really want to read Technically,...Lovely reviews! I really want to read Technically, You Started It, it sounds exactly like the kind of read I'd love, I love books dealing with online relationships like that and only told on texts and the author pulled it off perfectly? I'm even more eager to read it now :D Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23281909179103810712019-07-22T12:28:50.041-04:002019-07-22T12:28:50.041-04:00THE YEAR THEY FELL sounds more like my kind of boo...THE YEAR THEY FELL sounds more like my kind of book than TECHNICALLY, YOU STARTED IT, but now you've got me really interested in the latter! I'll have to check both these out. Glad they were good reads for you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.com