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SwimmingAd5 t1_jac9m33 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:01 PM

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I just read The Diary of Anne Frank and there was no mention of a secret annex or WW2, which is what I was interested in. Did I get the wrong version or something?

MorriganJade t1_jacd6af wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:39 PM

#2,100,885

Question about The boy on the bridge by Carey: does the boy meet Melanie or any of the children from The girl with all the gifts in the book?

[deleted] t1_jaclzpd wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:56 PM

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AtraMikaDelia t1_jact3xo wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:49 PM

#2,105,986

Replying to SwimmingAd5 (#2,099,806)

I have it on my shelf right now and my version definitely mentions WW2 quite a few times and the words 'Secret Annex' were on what felt like every other page.

Go to the entry for June 6, 1944, if that doesn't mention D-Day then you have something weird.

SwimmingAd5 t1_jacv1n7 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

#2,106,668

Replying to AtraMikaDelia (#2,105,986)

I made a stupid mistake and read "A Young Girl's Diary by Grete Lainer" by accident, even though the ebook had the Anne Frank cover. Doh!

ItsBoughtnotBrought t1_jad2dox wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:52 PM

#2,108,978

Replying to SwimmingAd5 (#2,106,668)

I'm sorry to laugh at your misfortune but that is hilarious 😂

SwimmingAd5 t1_jad2s6o wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:55 PM

#2,109,117

Replying to ItsBoughtnotBrought (#2,108,978)

Last night I was at 90% and I was like wow they still haven't got to the attic part. :)

shelfdiscovery t1_jadjlxf wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:43 PM

#2,114,479

Replying to [deleted] (#2,103,780)

I love Tricia Levenseller's medieval fantasies - Warrior of the Wild (standalone, Vikings/monsters) and Blade of Secrets (duology, magical bladesmith) - both easy, light reads, with a fun cast of characters. Legends & Lattes is an awesome "cozy fantasy" - not much plot, but a fun vibe.

[deleted] t1_jadl301 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:52 PM

#2,114,958

Replying to shelfdiscovery (#2,114,479)

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WritingJedi t1_jadoqf5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

#2,116,050

Replying to SwimmingAd5 (#2,106,668)

You accidentally read the fake Freud diary instead of Anne frank? Beautiful

SwimmingAd5 t1_jadp51r wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:17 PM

#2,116,175

Replying to WritingJedi (#2,116,050)

Yes, but it had Anne Frank's book cover. I got about 1/4 through and got suspicious because we still haven't met Anne or seen the attic, or even mentioned WW2

Billywhizz922 t1_jadqx0e wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:28 PM

#2,116,785

A little back ground, I'm not a huge book reader I've read a handful of books in my 30 years ( the hobbit, gears of war, fluke by James Herbert, and some auto biographies). In my spare time when the little one gets to sleep I normally jump on the Xbox or fall asleep 🤣 . My SO loves to read and would be nice to just zen out together. I've tried getting into the Witcher books , game of thrones and I just get lost and give up 😢. Love the games and TV series but the books just don't. Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for me to try? Thanks in advance :)

Sisyphean_Love t1_jaece4x wrote on February 28, 2023 at 8:45 PM

#2,124,088

Replying to [deleted] (#2,103,780)

Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman. I haven’t read it myself but I’ve heard people mention it.

[deleted] t1_jaee2qa wrote on February 28, 2023 at 8:56 PM

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Sisyphean_Love t1_jaeedx4 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM

#2,124,802

Replying to Billywhizz922 (#2,116,785)

Maybe start with some novellas to get a feel of what you enjoy. If you love it great. If you hate it at least you didn’t waste much time. I’ll recommend some shorter books for you.

Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. There are four books total and each one is roughly 200 pages or less. It’s about a cyborg that acts as security for humans and ends up hacking itself to have free will.

Singing Hills Cycle by Nghi Vo. A cleric goes around the country recording history from oral stories.

Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer. An area known as Area X is said to be a pristine habitat, but there are mysterious happenings effecting the people who venture in the area.

Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne Valente.

Maybe even try audiobooks. Some books I feel are better if they’re listened to. Good luck finding something you like.

Keythaskitgod t1_jaetdbt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:36 PM

#2,130,756

Question: Were there 'Literature sensations' like the 'Go set a watchman' release in the last decades? Or what were sensations in the last decades?

boxer_dogs_dance t1_jaex77y wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:03 PM

#2,132,464

Replying to [deleted] (#2,103,780)

The Lions of Al Rassan, the Adventures of Dunk and Egg, the Deed of Paksenarrion and Surrender None, the Dragon and the George and sequels

boxer_dogs_dance t1_jaexn13 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:06 PM

#2,132,665

Replying to Sisyphean_Love (#2,124,802)

City of Theives is a very straightforward story with friendship and a fast paced adventure. It's a good beginner book I think. The book Atomic Habits is excellent but TLDR it teaches to make tiny commitments, like 5 or 10 minutes per day to start a habit.

domrani t1_jaeywfo wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:15 PM

#2,133,197

Can anyone actually find this quote in Winnie the Pooh #1?

I’ve heard that the quote “I’m not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost” is in the first Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne) published in 1926. I can’t find this quote in any ebook version online and looking if anyone knows exactly where in the book I can find it.