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[Think Aloud] – #10 – I Lost The “Goodreads YA Novel” Bingo Game

Think Aloud explores book-related discussions encompassing reading, writing, blogging, and perhaps newsworthy content. The focus is to push the boundaries, stretch the mind, and encourage dialogue within this community. Let’s all think out loud.

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Table Topic:
I Lost The “Goodreads YA Novel”
Bingo Game

Abstract:

There is nothing wrong with a difference of opinion; there is something wrong if you think for me.

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[Top Ten Tuesday] – #50 – Top Ten Anti-Heroines in Television

Top Ten Tuesday is an original weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. I thought this would be a fun way to share a condensed version of potential rambles and thoughts that I have.

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This Week’s Theme:
Top Ten Anti-Heroines In Television

Initial Thoughts:

A guy sways from his moral compass—typical.

A girl sways from her moral compass—huh?

There may be a disparity between the few anti-heroines in a vast sea of antiheros but times are a-changin’ and perhaps viewers now are more resilient and simply interested in complex characters than before. I mean, heroes are cool and all…but antiheros are somehow better.

The list below includes anti-heroines within the past year or so in moving pictures (not gonna lie, I’ve watched the Oscar opening too many times to count). I think I come across a lot more of these characters on television/film than I do in books. However, I could be completely confusing myself with some of these choices (in contrast to villains) so whether you agree with me or not, I’d like to hear it!

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[Think Aloud] – #9 – Discovering The Reality of Atmospheric Reading

Think Aloud explores book-related discussions encompassing reading, writing, blogging, and perhaps newsworthy content. The focus is to push the boundaries, stretch the mind, and encourage dialogue within this community. Let’s all think out loud.

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Table Topic:
Discovering The Reality of
Atmospheric Reading

Abstract:

Amplify your reading senses by immersing yourself into environments that mimic the feel of the novel.

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