Friday, July 5, 2013

Feature & Follow Friday

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Q: Today is the US’ Independence Day. Share your favorite book with a war in it, or an overthrow of the government.

I don’t read many realistic war books such as the Revolutionary War or Vietnam or anything like that. I find most of them to be very technical and strategic and those kind of minute details bore me to death. However, in many of the fantasy novels I read as well as in the historical fiction novels I love, there is often wars being waged. My favorite of those would have to be George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones series where there are several self-proclaimed kings (and a queen) vying for the Iron Throne and the common people of Westeros are suffering for it. The world building in these novels are beyond incredible and this author is not afraid to throw major twists in the plot, such as killing off main characters by the handful right when the reader suspects nothing. It’s now a popular HBO series and if you haven’t read the books, you should definitely watch the series. It’s ALMOST as amazing as the book series with the added bonus of Khal Drogo!!! Yummy!

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58 comments:

  1. Laura @ Music Plus BooksJuly 5, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    OMG I completely agree! I loved this book. I really really want to read her other books as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following you back! And about the Blogging Things I Suck At, it's a one off post. Basically, I 'tag' people who I want to do the post. Then they do a post saying what they suck at and they 'tag' other people. The chain is meant to go on. You can leave comments on other blogs lettin them know you tag them. I tagged everyone which basically means I wan everyone to do it. I tag you! I really hope you can do the post and continue the chain. Thanks Donna!
    Laura @ Music Plus Books

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  2. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks for the follow Laura! It sounds like an interesting way to do a meme! I may have to try it.

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  3. ShaneJuly 5, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Good answer. Happy weekend :)

    bloglovin follower

    http://www.itchingforbooks.com/2013/07/feature-and-follow-55.html

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  4. Kristina DjordjevskiJuly 5, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I've only read the first book in this series, need to catch up. Thanks for stopping by, following

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  5. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Try them on audio if you get the chance!

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  6. Eveline @ Eveline's BooksJuly 5, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Why did I not think of Game of Thrones, I love that book! Thanks for stopping by!


    evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl

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  7. Annette MillsJuly 5, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I haven't got to these yet, but I've heard so many great things, I know I need to some day. Thanks for visiting. Old follower, now via Feedly.

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  8. Sydney OwenJuly 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Unfortunately, despite all the hype, I've never watched or read "Game of Thrones" before. *ducks from flying tomatoes*. But I'm planning to, one day. New Follower via Bloglovin' and GFC.


    Sydney @ Inquisitive Kittens

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  9. LexxieJuly 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I haven't read A Game of Thrones yet, but I might one day - that series was actually on my list of top ten most intimidating books this week :)

    Thanks for stopping by my FF post earlier. I'm following you back via bloglovin'.

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  10. MeredithJJuly 5, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Great choice. I don't read too many actual war books either so mine were dystopian choices. I have a lot of fantasy favorites too. New bloglovin follower. Happy Friday!

    Meredith

    Meredith’s Musings

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  11. AngelicaJuly 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I really want to start this! My FF- http://angelica-2009.blogspot.com/2013/07/feature-and-follow-4.html

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  12. MeiJuly 5, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Mmmm Kahl Drogha (I know I spelled it wrong!)

    I went with The Torturer's Daughter

    Mei @ Diary of a Fair Weather Diver

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  13. joanaJuly 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Oh I love this series ♥ The books are just amazing!
    And yay for that yummy bonus ;)

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  14. Traci HortonJuly 5, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I've had the series on my TBR forever. I need to just block out some time in my schedule and actually get them read! Thanks for stopping by this week and I'm following you on Bloglovin'!

    Traci @ Mad Hatter Reads

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  15. Mia @TheMusesCircleJuly 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Hi Donna!

    I absolutely love Game of Thrones and Khal Drogo was one hunky alpha male. And you are so right-- the world building is out of this world-- no wonder why it takes the author so many years to write each one!

    I am now following your blog as well :) Feel free to stop by mine and say hello! Always looking to chat with my fellow bloggers!

    Best Wishes,

    Mia @ The Muses Circle

    http://themusescircle.blogspot.com/

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  16. PabkinsJuly 5, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    OH man you went there! I'm currently boycotting reading the SOIAF series until he freaking finishes! I do still buy them LOL but I'm not reading until he's done - its just insane having 5 year gaps between releases!

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  17. Books and BindingsJuly 5, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I haven't read the series yet but I've had the first four books on my Kobo forever. And I don't want to watch the TV series without reading the books first or I'll never read the books, ha ha!

    New follower! :D

    Andrea K. @ Books and Bindings
    Friday Finds
    Feature & Follow

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  18. JennaJuly 5, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    I haven't read the books but I watch the show (I'm behind though). Following you on Twitter & Bloglovin.

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  19. VeronicaJuly 5, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Haha...Game of Thrones. My cousins are obsessed with this series and they have been hassling me to watch the show.

    - V

    p.s. nice pic

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  20. Michelle SantiagoJuly 5, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    i haven't read or watched game of thrones but i heard of its epicness.

    here's our #ff.

    -michelle @ Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks

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  21. Linsey @ My Little World BlogJuly 5, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I don't read real life war type stuff either lol. I haven't read Game of Thrones but my sis has just offered to lend hers to me so I will be adding them to my extremely massive TBR list!

    Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following you back on bloglovin' and NB.

    Linsey @ mybooksnthings.com

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  22. Livia ~ BoM BooksJuly 5, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I agree, realistic book about war aren't my kind of read either. And ooooh, Khal Drogo... yummmm :D Cool pick!


    Have a great weekend!

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  23. KrystiannaJuly 5, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I've heard such great things about The Game of Thrones. I haven't even seen the show or read the books yet though. :o I'm a GFC follower!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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  24. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I absolutely love the series, both in book and on HBO. Some things on the HBO series are a bit different from the book but oddly enough, they work without the differences bothering me at all which is unusual.

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  25. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Isn't he just delicious!!

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  26. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    You should definitely do so sometime.

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  27. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    He is definitely quite delicious! You should watch the show for him alone! Plus it will make you want to read the books.

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  28. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Jenna! I love the show almost as much as the books. Jason Momoa as Drogo was quite an incentive to watch!

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  29. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Actually, if you watch the first few episodes, it might make you want to read the series. I prefer them on audio actually but they are VERY long listens.

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  30. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I can understand that Pabkins! I almost wish I would have waited. I will say that each book has a fairly satisfying ending so you're not waiting 5+ years on a cliffhanger ending. I'm not convinced he will finish the series in my lifetime. My kids will have to communicate the outcome to me via Ouija.

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  31. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    I guess it can be a good thing that Martin doesn't force himself to churn out books but does it slowly so that each one is perfected. And yes, Drogo was wonderfully cast!

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  32. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    These are definitely worth reading. You won't regret it!

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  33. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I agree, they are quite amazing!

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  34. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    It's an incredible series, definitely worth reading.

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  35. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Funny that I didn't even think of choosing a dystopian. I considered The Book Thief and Shades of Gray (Ruta Sepetys) since both are such emotionally powerful reads that take place during a time of war, but I went w/ ASOIAF simply because I love them so much (and so I could post that delicious pic of Jason Momoa as Drogo!)

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  36. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    They are quite long, it's true. But the story is so compelling and well written that you'll fly through them, I promise!

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  37. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Many people haven't read this series. If you enjoy audio, the narration is wonderful as well.

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  38. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Annette, all that you've heard is true. One of the best things about this series is how Martin is unafraid to throw his characters in harms way. The reader is never certain that their favorite character will survive! It makes it very intense.

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  39. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 5, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I love this series too!

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  40. Livia ~ BoM BooksJuly 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Oh gosh, yes!! xDDD

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  41. scottreadsitJuly 5, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I am currently reading GoT! Great FF post!
    -Scott Reads It!

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  42. LexxieJuly 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I have promised a friend of mine to read Harry Potter before I start another huge series... but I will get to A Game of Thrones as well :)

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  43. Amber HodgesJuly 6, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I really need to check out this series...it juust scares me, lol!

    New follower!

    Here's my FF

    Amber @Paradise of Pages

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  44. Amber HodgesJuly 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I really need to start reading this series already. Ive just been scared of it!

    new follower!

    Here's my FF

    Amber @Paradise of Pages

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  45. NevellieJuly 6, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I am seriously looking forward to reading this book!
    Thanks for stopping by, I'm now following you on bloglovin
    Aliaa @ Mademoiselle Le Sphinx

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  46. TinaJuly 7, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    This is probably one of my favorites as well! I'm hoping to start the second book after I finish the one I'm currently reading (:


    New follower, and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier for the giveaway! (:


    Pagesofcomfort.blogspot.com

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  47. Reem EidJuly 7, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    LOL, ain't Khal Drogo a vision? I love GoT, but I still need to read the books :/ I usually read the book before the series, but I didn;t this time.
    Reem @ I Read & Tell

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  48. Ashtyn @ Wonderland's ReaderJuly 7, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    I haven't read these books OR watched the series but I've heard so many awesome things about it! I'll have to pick it up soon.


    Thanks for stopping by my blog! new Bloglovin' follower!

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  49. Naomi HopJuly 8, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    I have not yet read Game of Thrones.... I so want too!!

    Thanx for visiting my FF!

    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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  50. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    It's a crazy good series! It may be intimidating because of how big the books are, but once you're lost inside that world, the pages fly by!

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  51. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks Ashtyn! You should definitely at least watch the first couple episodes of the series, if they don't hook you or make you want to read the books, well... I don't know! lol

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  52. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    There are quite a few changes in the series but none that take anything away from the book, actually, I like some of the things that have been done differently in the series. And yes, he is definitely a vision!

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  53. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Thanks Tina! I hope you love this series as much as I do!

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  54. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Thanks Aliaa, I'm following you as well.

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  55. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    It can be intimidating by how big the book is but once you're lost in the story, you won't even notice as the pages fly by!

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  56. Donna @ The Happy BookerJuly 8, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Thanks Scott! I hope you love it as much as I did!

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  57. Naomi HopJuly 8, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    I bet they do.... but it's finding the time for them! lol I feel like I am crazy busy all the time!

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  58. Amy LoggJuly 8, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I'm with you, I don't really read many war books, they're not really my thing. Fantasy wars are much more interesting! :D

    Thanks for stopping by - following back!

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