Friday, August 30, 2013

Feature and Follow Friday


It's time for Feature & Follow Friday!
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This week's question:
If you could only have ONE – one book – for the rest of your life, don’t cheat…what would it be?

Hrrrrm.... this is a tough one.
Really... reallyreallyreally tough.
My first instinct is to name a Harry Potter book,
namely, The Prisoner of Azkaban...
but if I really, really, really thought about it,
I think I'd want something with more to it... something that was a complete story, so that I didn't find myself longing for the other books in the series...

So my choice has to be:


Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
by Susanna Clarke

 It's filled with elements I love,
it's long and beautifully written,
it's complicated and layered
and it's a complete story...
 Something I feel I could read over and over if it were the only thing
I could ever read again.
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  1. Nina @ Project Read and ReviewAugust 30, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I nearly picked The Prisoner of Azkaban too! But then I chose The Fault in Our Stars, as it is my favourite stand-alone read!

    Happy Friday!
    My FF
    Blogaversary Giveaway (ends tomorrow)

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  2. KatChoAugust 30, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I DID pick HP, but I'm not sorry!

    But then again, this FF made my brain hurt and I had to pick quickly or else go MAD! I like your choice, picking a self contained book is smart because you get a beginning and resolution to your story.

    New GFC follower

    Kat @ Books Are Bread

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  3. Jessica @ a GREAT readAugust 30, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Ooh nice! Never read this one but have seen it a lot!

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  4. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I have actually never heard of this book. I'll have to look into it. Thanks!
    My FF
    http://thebooknerd2013.blogspot.com/2013/08/feature-and-follow_30.html

    Laura
    New follower via GFC

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  5. LucieAugust 31, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Never heard of it! But it's a good opportunity to check it!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Lucie
    http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.fr/

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  6. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Great choice!! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm a new Bloglovin follower!

    Kathy
    http://mynookbooksnmore.blogspot.com/

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  7. Seirra PoirierSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    It's nice to see reads I haven't heard of! It looks fascinating though :) I love complex stories that are beautifully written.

    New Bloglovin' Follower!


    My FF HERE.
    -Seirra @ Dear, Restless Reader

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  8. Kimber LeighSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I really like that book, and I love your squids(especially the belly-up one) Thanks for stopping by my FF. Followed via Bloglovin.

    Kimber Leigh @ Once Upon a YA Book

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  9. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my FF. Haven't heard of this one, will have to look into it. New bloglovin' follower

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  10. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Hello, Heather! I haven't heard about this book but I hope it will keep you contented for life. :D

    Sneaking isn't allowed. Nyahahahaha

    Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following you on bloglovin!

    Thoughts and Pens

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  11. Naomi HopSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I haven't heard of this book before, but I'll be sure to check it out!!

    Thanx for visiting my FF!
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
    New Twitter Follower :) (Old follower elsewhere)

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  12. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Hey thanks for stopping by my F&F!:)
    I haven't heard of this book but
    I'll check it out haha!:)
    I love your rating system! The squids
    are adorable especially the dead one haha!
    New Follower!

    -Marii @The Words Written

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  13. gregSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Excellent choice! Love the logic, too. New follower on Bloglovin'! My FF

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  14. guiltlessreaderSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Oh wow ... I LOVE Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell ... that is a great choice :)

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  15. Home of a Book LoverSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    I haven't heard that book, though it looks nice ;)

    New GFC follower and thanks for stopping my blog Home Of A Book Lover

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  16. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    I've never heard of this book, but I like your reasoning. I had similar reasoning for the book that I chose. I think it would make sense to have a long book with a lot of meat to it. Thanks for stopping by my FF! I'm following you back via Bloglovin'!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  17. Lisa MandinaSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Haven't read that one yet, but you give some great reasons for picking it! I'm an old follower, thanks for stopping by my FF as well.

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  18. MeredithSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Ha! Harry Potter crossed my mind too, but I agree I need the WHOLE series! I haven't read your choice, but I'll check it out. New bloglovin follower! Thanks for stopping by my FF.

    Meredith

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  19. BookCupidSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I know what you mean. It's impossible to choose only one of the Harry Potters without craving the others. Thanks for stopping by. Following you back.

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  20. GregSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:31 AM

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I have this sitting on my shelf. I haven't heard too much about it review-wise so it hasn't floated to the top of my TBR...yet. Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. Following you back via BlogLovin'.

    -Maria @ Reading the Alphabet

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  22. BeautyAttitudeYouSeptember 2, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my FF! :) I haven't heard of this one, but I can tell you absolutely loved it.

    I've followed back via Bloglovin'.

    Happy week ahead for you!

    Sandra @ SSBF Blog

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  23. Lauren BSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    You are the second blogger to recommend this. I'm definitely adding it to my TBR.

    Thanks for stopping by the Harem. I'm following back.

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  24. ViliaSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    If you only have one book you definitely want one with layers - like an ogre :) following you back via bloglovin'.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    I haven't read this book yet but there has been someone else who chose it so it must be good! I'll have to check it out! :)
    Followed on Bloglovin'!

    Joana @ Joana In The Sky With Books

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  26. Escapism FanaticSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I've never heard of this title before so it's something totally new for me.

    It sure seems interesting.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  27. AmieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I've never heard of this book before but will for sure checking out it.
    Thanks for stopping by and I follow back via bloglovin.
    Happy reading.

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  28. Allie @ Little Birdie BooksSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    It's great to see a book I haven't heard of before! I'll have to check it out.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF. Returning the follow via Bloglovin' :)

    - Allie @ Little Birdie Books

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  29. Book Lady's ReviewsSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Never heard of this book!I was thinking about picking up a book from a series too but...I agree with you.Thanks for stopping by my FF.New follower via bloglovin.

    Elena @ Book Lady's Reviews

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  30. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my ​Feature & Follow! Your blog is so cute and I love your rating system - except for the DNF one. Poor squid! :(

    ​~​​Andrea @ ​Beauty but a Funny Girl
    New follower via Bloglovin :)

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  31. JohannaSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Hello Heather! Thanks for stopping by my FF.

    I've heard about this book and but haven't read it. Interesting choice!

    Johanna @ ChallengingReads

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  32. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Haha great minds thinks alike. I co-sign your choice ;). Prisoner of Azkaban is also great, my favorite Harry Potter.

    Thanks for visiting, following via Bloglovin'

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  33. Annette MillsSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I tried to read this a long time ago. And, I guess because of the elements you said (long, detailed) I didn't finish. Your choice makes me want to reconsider, though. Thanks for stopping by!

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  34. Read more sleep lessSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for stopping by our FF we haven't read it but we will check it!!!

    :)

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  35. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I've never heard of this one. I thought about picking a HP book too. I think a lot of people did!

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  36. AdinaSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my F&F. I keep meaning to finish Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I was slowly making my way through this one before I had to stop for exams one year and somehow I never went back. One day...

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  37. LectusSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I haven't heard of that one. Old follower too :-)

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  38. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I haven't read this one yet but it sounds good. Great pick! Old follower :-)

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  39. The Book CoveSeptember 2, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    2nd most popular HP choice I've run across :-) Great choice though! That one is up there with my favorite of the HP.

    New BL follower,
    The Book Cove

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  40. barmybexSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I've never heard of this book. But agree that you couldn't have just one Harry Potter, you'd need the rest of the series.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. :D

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  41. LinseypopSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Haven't heard of this one. Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following back on Bloglovin'

    Linsey @ mybooksnthings.com

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  42. LisaILJSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I haven't heard of this book at all. It looks really good though! Thanks for visiting my FF. Old follower.

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  43. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I have never heard about this book, but if it is filled with things you love, you should do OK.

    Have a great week.

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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  44. UnknownSeptember 3, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    I was exactly the same as you! I was going to pick an HP book & POA is my favourite, but then I would just be torchered with wanting the rest in the series!!

    New twitter & Bloglovin follower :)

    Amy @ The Reading Realm

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  45. Reese's ReviewsSeptember 3, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    I have not heard of this one before. I heard a lot of Harry Potter responses but I liked your reasoning for not picking that one. I agree definitely hard to pick on in a series and not die for more after you read it. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

    Old follower!

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  46. Julie SSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    It is definitely a good choice if you would read it again and again :)

    Following you back :)
    Julie @ Chapter Break

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  47. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Someone else picked this book as well! I haven't heard of it. Thanks for stopping by my page earlier! New follower on BlogLovin!

    Jessica @ Ramblings on Readings
    http://ramblingsonreadings.blogspot.com/2013/08/feature-and-follow-5.html

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