tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post2965139708701311247..comments2024-03-03T03:12:26.280-05:00Comments on Reading on a Rainy Day: Yet another Monday! (Apr 2, 2012)Athirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-46918600689436611852012-04-04T19:39:19.731-04:002012-04-04T19:39:19.731-04:00OH! I want to go browsing at a bookstore and drin...OH! I want to go browsing at a bookstore and drink some yummy coffee and find something cool! Yay YOU.Carehttp://BkClubCare.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-58848173939985010312012-04-03T23:33:38.262-04:002012-04-03T23:33:38.262-04:00I read the graphic novel version of Battle Royale ...I read the graphic novel version of Battle Royale (3 out of 5 in the series, as my library doesn't carry the last 2). Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the fiction version (the graphic novel is based on the fiction). here's my review if you are interested: http://mentalfoodie.blogspot.com/2012/01/book-review-battle-royale-ultimate.htmlc bhttp://profiles.google.com/cytljjbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-75297668837987393832012-04-03T21:52:21.129-04:002012-04-03T21:52:21.129-04:00Oooo, Battle Royale :) I've been curious about...Oooo, Battle Royale :) I've been curious about this one ever since it was compared to The Hunger Games. Kim Ukurahttp://twitter.com/kimthedorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-80775743614368282612012-04-03T20:00:09.011-04:002012-04-03T20:00:09.011-04:00I like the cover of Battle Royale and it must be g...I like the cover of Battle Royale and it must be good if you're putting down another book to read it. Have a great week!Helen Murdochhttp://helensbookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-12745437592477212472012-04-02T19:59:28.227-04:002012-04-02T19:59:28.227-04:00Since you're so engaged into Battle Royale, I ...Since you're so engaged into Battle Royale, I wonder if you read Hunger Games. How do they compare to you? I haven't read B.R. yet. I don't think I have the stomach for it.Vasillyhttp://twitter.com/Vasillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-74616632765311262082012-04-02T15:58:27.114-04:002012-04-02T15:58:27.114-04:00I remember reading The Lottery! It blew our 12 yea...I remember reading The Lottery! It blew our 12 year old minds. Perhaps it is time for a re-read...Lindsey Stefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-42416586007553878062012-04-02T11:52:01.756-04:002012-04-02T11:52:01.756-04:00Battle Royale is on my list of books to be read so...Battle Royale is on my list of books to be read so I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it.Tanya Patricehttp://www.girlxoxo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-82761295264772818192012-04-02T11:50:31.806-04:002012-04-02T11:50:31.806-04:00I actually watched the Battle Royale movie this pa...I actually watched the Battle Royale movie this past weekend, I wasn't a huge fan, but fans of Japanese cinema would definitely love it. It was a little over the top for me, I can't wait to see your final thoughts!<br /><br /><a href="http://alluringreads.blogspot.ca/2012/04/what-are-you-reading-monday-2.html" rel="nofollow">My Wrapup</a>Jenni @ Alluring Readsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-83664180485868476272012-04-02T11:35:05.984-04:002012-04-02T11:35:05.984-04:00Battle Royale has gotten some great press, and I a...Battle Royale has gotten some great press, and I am glad to hear that you are enjoying it. It sounds like something that I would really love, and could pass on to my son as well. I will also be looking forward to your thoughts on Arcadia. I want to start that one soon!zibileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-49534349449060314432012-04-02T10:12:10.906-04:002012-04-02T10:12:10.906-04:00Still need to read The Lottery and Battle Royale -...Still need to read The Lottery and Battle Royale - I'd heard of both around the time Hunger Games came out, but wasn't sure I'd want to read them. After reading your posts on them (and I'm looking forward to your review of Battle Royale) I'm definitely picking them up! Thanks!Nadianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-23153331263596500082012-04-02T10:01:16.269-04:002012-04-02T10:01:16.269-04:00Battle Royale is totally calling you, so did you b...Battle Royale is totally calling you, so did you buy it? :-)Tea Time with Marcenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-87933213017130514052012-04-02T08:18:52.320-04:002012-04-02T08:18:52.320-04:00Have you read The Hunger Games? I'll be watch...Have you read The Hunger Games? I'll be watching for your review of Battle Royale.bermudaonion (Kathy)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-10394709018539828732012-04-02T07:47:02.696-04:002012-04-02T07:47:02.696-04:00I really want to read Battle Royale! I really real...I really want to read Battle Royale! I really really do! LOL <br />Melissa<br />http://mustreadfaster.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-are-you-reading-monday.htmlMelissa Caldwellhttp://www.facebook.com/lexleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-10324728091973686552012-04-02T03:53:08.809-04:002012-04-02T03:53:08.809-04:00Have fun with Battle Royale! Have fun with Battle Royale! Judithhttp://leeswammes.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-84875825487363412712012-04-02T02:43:12.521-04:002012-04-02T02:43:12.521-04:00Great selection of books and stories you've re...Great selection of books and stories you've reviewed this week. I still have The Night Circus on my wishlist. I will get to it eventually!<br /><br />My favorite read this week was <i>Stuck on Earth</i> by David Class. <a href="http://pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2012/comments_04/what_are_you_reading_april_02.html" rel="nofollow">Please come see</a> what else I'm reading.Pussrebootsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-50769057353871013732012-04-02T01:50:52.110-04:002012-04-02T01:50:52.110-04:00I love it when you come across a book like that. I...I love it when you come across a book like that. It's part of the fun of book shop browsing.Karen Simenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-37060545585918423872012-04-01T23:03:20.607-04:002012-04-01T23:03:20.607-04:00I didn't realize that Battle Royale was a book...I didn't realize that Battle Royale was a book, I've only seen the movie and that was years ago. Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I may have to pick it up myself :)Crystal @ I Totally Paused!http://www.dorolerium.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-34121870469726446032012-04-01T22:45:09.008-04:002012-04-01T22:45:09.008-04:00The Lottery was the first "dystopia" sto...The Lottery was the first "dystopia" story I ever read! It reminded me of Halloween, a custom we keep on obeserving in spite of the dangers of contaminated candy! Tho that danger has not been a problem recently!Harvee (Book Dilettante)http://bookbirddog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com