#book search

[angelboybreakdowns]

can yall. help me find a book.

what i remember abt it: its about this kid whose uncle dies (or disappears, maybe?). the uncle lived in a school bus, and had tons of like first edition books and stuff. the main character uses one of those books to get to an alternate universe, and looks for his uncle there.

i dont remember like anything else of the main plot but some little details i remember: everything in this universe is basically created with ones mind. the main character wills a lemonade into existence at one point, but hes only focusing on how it looks so it tastes like nothing. also, his map of the place (or possibly the cover of his copy of the book?) is discolored, so everything is the wrong color, and someone he meets there complains about that (specifically theres sth thats coral when it should be pink, iirc).

i think the uncle might have had a fruit name, like uncle fig, or uncle plum maybe. the book probably wouldve been published in the 2000s at the latest, but most likely it was from the 80s.

#bookblr #book search #plsplspls google and reddit are being massively unhelpful #also possible it wasnt the main characters uncle - they were definitely older but couldve been a cousin or nephew

[foone]

I'm looking for a book I read in the 90s: The protagonist was a teenage boy who was actually a human-like alien with MIND POWERS. He came to earth to investigate a laboratory, which was full of other teenagers with psychic powers. There was some kind of "psychic fence" around the place to keep them from leaving, and it turned out the other kids didn't have natural powers, the Evil Doctor had implanted them with microchips in their brains to give them psychic powers.

At the end, they escaped, he took the other teens to his spaceship, and his mentor used his greater MIND POWERS to remove the chips from the other teen's brains.

EDIT: It's been found: https://fosstodon.org/@grumpasaurus found it, it's The Mind Trap by G. Clifton Wisler

#book search

[sorceress-queen]

Okay, so I read this book years ago but I am hoping that somebody on here will know it because I am trying to find it again. It was an arthurian retelling, I am pretty sure.

So it had the knights of the roundtable, the quest for the holy grail. Lancelot being in love with Guinevere and a scene between them lying naked on a bed with a sword in between them, trying to do their best to remain loyal to Arthur and their vows. There is also a woman named Elaine, I think, who was in love with Lance and either tried to trick him or actually tricked him into bedding her by taking up a guise of being Guinevere.

And there is a scene where I think Lancelot went off to find the holy grail and got lost along the way, my memory is pretty hazey about where he was going and how he got here, but he was trapped somewhere. And there was an illusion of Guinevere picking flowers, he memorised the way 'she' moved and picked flowers with her and idk. That's pretty much all I remember. And also maybe Mordred was in it and I think the cover might have been grey + it could have been part of a book series. 😅

(Mystery solved thanks to @ distinguished-bog-snail, as seen in the replies of this post 💗. The scenes above are from 2 books from the Graal book series by Christian de Montella)

#arthuriana #book #gwencelot #lancelot #the knights of the roundtable #book search

[topaztimes]

Guys. I NEED animal POV books that aren't:

a) children's books

b) thinly veiled metaphors for human issues

PLEASE! I JUST WANT ONE BOOK (that wasn't written by me lmfao) THAT'S LITERALLY JUST A CREATURE HAVING FUN WITH HIS CREATURE FRIENDS. MAYBE WITH EPIC FACTS ABOUT THE SPECIES SPRINKLED IN. I NEEEEED IIIIIIIIIIT (pleek)

I know they exist but I simply CANNOT FIND THEM. Please and thank you, Leon

#Bookblr help #bookblr #Help I am SO desperate #I've read WoF. I've read Warrior Cats. Now my reading level surpasses them. Animal Farm just doesn't interest me #I am actually going bonkers please help guys google doesn't work anymore #SZOUGHTS #book help #book search

[impulsivesuperrobin]

i need help finding a book

i rewatched all of ever after high this weekend and i remembered an oc i made based on a character from the fairy tale this book took from and now i want to reread it, might turn her into a neverafter oc if someone can manage to find this book for me

main things:

i think it’s a retelling of diamonds and toads by charles perrault/mother holle by the brothers grimm or is at least inspired by it

tbh, i’m not sure if it was a book or just a chapter or a short story or something like that

but i can only remember one scene from it where the character that speaks out toads and frogs sits down to figure out which words correspond to creating which creatures and she notes that the poison frogs makes her lips numb

i most likely read it back in elementary school so like 2008-2015

i did some searching on my own and i can tell you it’s not “How I Came To Marry A Herpetologist” by Nina Hoffman unless there’s a different version of that than the one i read while searching. i also don’t think that it’s “Toad-Rich” by Michael Cadnum

things that are a little unhelpful but are relevant:

i vaguely remember the character being able to also speak jewels (like if the sisters from the original story were the same person) and some words were jewels and some were toads but that might be me misremembering

i think it sort of had the same vibes as Ella Enchanted/Fairest and the Twice Upon a Time series by Wendy Mass, but it could also just be that i read all these things at the same time

#book search #looking for a book #bookblr #fairy tale retelling #if i remember more stuff i’ll add it in edits/reblogs

[grahamnashofficials]

i’d seen this index excerpt making the rounds on tumblr and i have to ask— does anyone know what book this is from? i’d love to get my hands on it and read up on some of these pages!

#scared of neil young #neil young #graham nash #book search

[tiptoeing-atnight]

Anyone have any fictional books about medical students that have to wake up at the crack of dawn and be pleasant about it? Trying to project myself into that character instead of frumpled and dying

#currently reading #bookish #book blog #spilled thoughts #booklr #books #reading #bookworm #fantasy books #books and reading #books & libraries #booksbooksbooks #bookshelf #book recommendations #book reccs #book search

[inkoutsidethelines]

Please help me find a book

I have remembered a book I got from the library as a kid that I would like to find again for Reasons, but I can’t remember the title or author, so I’m hoping someone out here knows what it is.

The POV character was a preteen or early teens girl who’s dad had recently remarried to a single mom with a young toddler son.  For reasons I don’t remember, the girl becomes convinced that her new stepmom is hiding a nefarious secret and starts looking into her past.  One detail I specifically remember is the girl tried looking for tags on her stepmom’s clothes to see if she could figure out where she came from based on where she shopped, but the stepmom had cut all the tags out of her clothes.

Somehow it ends up getting revealed that the stepmom was not in fact the toddler’s mother, she was his older sister.  Their parents had died, and social services was going to put her brother in foster care, so she kidnapped him and changed their names so they wouldn’t be separated.  The reason social services was going to take her brother instead of letting her keep him, was they considered her too young to take care of him, and it turns out she was only 19 years old when she married the dad.  For his part, the dad was deeply shocked to find out he’d married a 19 year old; I think she had pretended to be in her late 20s?

This is all I remember about this book, I would’ve been 9-11ish when I read it, so the book is at least 20 years old, and I’m pretty sure it was a kids book.  If anyone has any idea what this book is, please please tell me.

#ink speaks #books #book search #please help me find it #i have questions about this book that can only be answered with a reread #and google hasn't helped #bookblr

[rescue-ram]

HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK??

Saw a post about "formative gay books from your youth" which set off my third fruitless quest for a YA novel I read once when I was like 12 and has lived rent free in my head ever since. Objectively, as an adult, when I reflect on the scenes it burned into my neurons, I acknowledge it was probably not that great. But it made 12 year old me have insanely complicated feelings and it's MADDENING I can find no trace of this novel.

I've searched several times over the years, and just tonight spent an hour going through Amazon, WorldCat, Google Books, Goodreads, and like three other book search databases to no avail. My last hope is that someone on Tumblr has also read this novel and recognizes it.

If any of the below ring a bell, PLEASE let me know!

Young adult novel published prior to 2008

Set in a Houston art school. I might be having false memories that it was specifically the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Centered around two boys- an extremely shy visual artist and a very confident but secretly depressed writer.

Very shy boy might've had selective mutism? Definitely had a strained relationship with his family

At the beginning of the novel, shy boy has to submit a portrait for admission to school. He initially draws a caricature of himself wearing art like armor, but his mom laughs at him and tells him he misunderstood the instructions and he was supposed to write a personal essay. Shy boy struggles with this.

There was a weirdly vivid metaphor about social anxiety being like being eaten by wolves? There was also a very vivid description of being a puppet or marionette.

There was a conflict over shy boy wanting to do cartooning but having to learn painting instead?

He was initially intimidated by confident boy, but confident boy sees his cartoons and really likes them

As they get closer confident boy opens up about feeling crushed by pressure and expectations of others, conflict with his family as well? He may have been self-harming?

They keep their friendship a secret and it's either extremely homoerotic or confident boy was explicitly gay. I do not remember clearly. It gets very intense and shy boy is conflicted and uncomfortable about the secrets he's keeping.

At the end of the book, confident boy kills himself in a way that looks like a tragic accident. He intentionally overdoses on medication that induces a heart attack, but injects into a healing injury on his arm so there's no puncture marks. He leaves a suicide note for shy boy, encouraging him to be himself and be a great artist, but to tell no one confident boy killed himself because he doesn't want his family to be upset?

Shy boy is traumatized and initially keeps the secret, but at the end of the book opens up to... Someone. One of the teachers? It ends on a bittersweet but hopeful note that now shy boy is opening up and is forming healthier relationships.

As an adult, this summary sounds rather maudlin, but I remember being really struck by the writing style as a kid, especially the imagery and descriptions. I just feel crazy that this book really affected middle school me and then seemingly disappeared into the ether. If you have any idea what I'm talking about, PLEASE let me know!

#book search #bookblr #looking for a book #readblr #help finding a book #litblr #please god someone help this has been driving me nuts for years

[afarcry5fromstraight]

UPDATE @guardtristan (bless you) found a link for me🖤

For anyone curious: link

Does anyone have experience searching for books? I have a Norwegian book from my childhood and I cannot find it online/for sale/at all other than uploaded on a website. The ISBN and publishing house have NOT been fruitful, and neither has been searching the Norwegian library system other than finding ONE copy. I feel like I'm probably missing something in my search, unless it's really rare? (doubtful). Pls help😭

Started this search looking to purchase another copy.

#book search #i am SO lost #why can i not find itttttt #rambles

[bestbluebouquet]

I’ve been trying to find a book that i read a While ago. I dont remember the title but I do remember that

- it was set in a town by the sea/cliffs? cliffs were important, maybe. thematic.

- the main character’s family had this ability to take things/give things to others? it might have been memories, it might have been physical traits?

- I’ll be honest with you the most vivid plot point I remember is that the main character was suffering with neck pain for most of the book, before being worn down by his grandmother (?) into just getting rid of it by passing it onto someone else, so he gives it to this random girl, and later he looks her up (somehow) and learns shes does gymnastics, and the very specific lines “She’s a gymnast. And I just gave her a neck injury”

-also his dad is minorly opposed to the magic because he married in and thinks its not the right way to be dealing with painful things

this is a complete shot in the dark, so if anyone has even the vaguest idea of what I’m talking about I would really appreciate any info you have

#that line has been dvd bouncing around my head for like five years and it hit the corner so i remembered it again #and figured id throw it out to tumblr to see if anything comes up #reblog for larger audience i suppose but no pressure #bookblr #book search #blue says smth

[froldgapp]

Okay Tumblr... If been trying to find this book for years now without success. Now, on reading @uptoolateart and @raspberrycatapult's excellent Ladybug YA adventure AU, I'm inspired to retry.

I read this book probably in the late 90s/early 00s. The premise is that suddenly, every adult becomes a sort of zombie hell-bent on killing kids. We follow our main character, a male teenager, and I think in the opening scenes something happens in a garage? Other details I can remember are the main character wears glasses and at some point during a fight he gets knocked into mud/his glasses are lost and broken. I seem to also recall a grisly scene where a tonne of bodies are floating in a river the main character and crew have to cross?

I remember the vibe being so tense and the feeling of jeopardy the author created being so huge. I'd love to find it again. Any ideas? Please?!

#book search #help find a book #YA fiction #horror fiction #find a book

[thequeerlibrarian]

Hi hi! I'm DESPERATELY looking for this book which I found on Goodreads and somehow i only remember it's description and that too roughly...

It was something like, the guy is like obsessed with science and maths and involves himself deep in equations to avoid his problems and then there's the girl who's like on the emotional and sensitive side, is from a artsy background and all?

Like that's literally all i remember and i wanna read it SO BAD!

Hiii <3

Sadly I have no idea. Anyone else maybe?

#my asks #booklr #books #book recs #bookblr #booklr community #bookish #books & libraries #book search

[radashes]

Book review: 'SHATTER ME' SERIES

Entering the world of the 'Shatter Me' series was like embarking on a rollercoaster ride, filled with highs and lows, twists and turns. With each installment, I found myself swept away by Tahereh Mafi's captivating storytelling, but also grappling with my own conflicting emotions. Here's a breakdown of my journey through the series, from the heights of adoration to the depths of disappointment.

SHATTER ME #1: 4/5 stars I rated this book 4 stars instead of 5 because I'm not a fan of Adam and Juliette as a couple. Juliette's affection for Adam seems more based on his kindness to her in the past and his ability to touch her, rather than genuine love. Adam's obsession with Juliette feels cliché and cringeworthy to me.

However, I still like Adam as a character overall. The plot and characters like Kenji and especially Warner are fantastic though. Warner's complexity as a character makes him stand out.

DESTROY ME #1.5 [NOVELLA]: 5/5 stars

Wow, Aaron Warner really steals the show. His depth of emotion in this novella is just so well-written. You can really feel his complex feelings, not just towards Juliette, but also in his relationship with Delalieu, which is surprisingly cute. And those dreams? They add such an intriguing layer to the story. And don't even get me started on the quotes - they're just perfection!

Seriously, if you're a Warner fan, you absolutely need to read this. It's a solid 5/5 heartbreaking stars from me.

This novella is an essential read for anyone invested in the series. As you dive into Warner's psyche, you'll feel the weight of his emotions pressing down on you. It's like he's a whirlwind of disappointment, trauma, and anger all bundled up in a 19-year-old boy. But despite all the pain and suffering, you can't help but empathize with him. You start to see the walls he's built around himself and understand why he acts the way he does. It's a real eye-opener that sheds light on every decision he made in the first book.

Fair warning, though - once you finish this novella, there's no turning back. Warner will completely shatter your heart into pieces, and you'll be left utterly captivated by him. I mean, I couldn't even put this novella down, and that rarely happens with novellas!

UNRAVEL ME #2: 4.5/5 stars

This book was so close to perfection. I loved it so much but the ending kind of messed it up for me. It was underwhelming as the whole book.

This book, this world – it's all messed up, yet people keep on living. It blows my mind how they manage to survive, rebels, soldiers, regular folks, all facing terror every day. It's wild.

Lots of folks rag on Juliette, saying she's weak, self-absorbed, always wrapped up in her own drama. But I get where she's coming from. Life's tough, you know? Juliette's been through hell and back. Treated like trash her whole life, it's no wonder she struggles to see herself as anything but a monster. And when she finally starts feeling human again, it's ripped away from her. But she lets it go, showing her humanity.

Her relationships, especially with Adam, get a lot of flack. People say it's not real, just based on need. But with Warner, it's different. Despite his tough exterior, Juliette sees his softer side.

IGNITE ME #3: 5/5 stars

I get it. I FINALLY GET THE HYPE of this series!

This book is the reason why Aaron warner is our golden boy. That guy is the definition of swoon-worthy. Every word out of his mouth had me melting into a puddle on the floor.

Kenji, though? He's the real MVP. I swear, if I wasn't so head over heels for Warner, Kenji would be stealing the show. His humor just brings so much light to everything, you know?

But Adam? Ugh, don't even get me started on him. Every time he showed up, I was ready to throw my book across the room. Seriously, why couldn't Mafi just have Warner toss him off a cliff or something?

But let's talk about the romance. Holy smokes, it was on fire! I lost count of how many scenes had me squealing out loud. Warnette forever, am I right? That pager scene? And "lyhfml"? Absolute perfection.

RESTORE ME #4: 3/5 stars

Wow, that ending though! I'm still trying to process it, honestly.

So, let's get into it. While I didn't love this book as much as "Ignite Me," those secrets and lies had me hooked! But seriously, all that miscommunication? It stressed me out big time. Like, can these characters just talk to each other already?

And Juliette... girl, what happened? She went from confident and strong to clueless and insecure. But hey, she's still the supreme commander, even if she's not sure what to do with all that power. I guess we all make dumb decisions sometimes, right?

But let's talk about the hot stuff. Juliette laying down the law? Scorching! And Kenji? Always a bright spot. His friendship with Juliette and his bond with Warner? Pure gold. And Nazeera? Badass.

Now, Warner. My heart breaks for him. His vulnerability, his anxiety - it's all too real. And that childhood trauma? Heart-wrenching. But eating a cookie with a knife and fork? Classic Warner.

And his love for Juliette? It's sickeningly sweet. He'd do anything for her, and it's both beautiful and agonizing to watch.

Overall, this book had its flaws.

DEFY ME #5: 2.5/5 stars

I gotta be real here. This book left me scratching my head. Like, what was even the point? It felt like Tahereh Mafi was just stretching the story out for the sake of it. And those twists? They were more confusing than anything else. It's like she was trying to shock us without really adding anything meaningful to the plot.

Don't get me wrong, I love Mafi's writing, but this one fell flat for me. The characters I adore, like Kenji and Warner, were still solid, but the rest felt kinda irrelevant. And what's up with the whole Juliette-now-Ella thing? She'll always be Juliette to me.

Speaking of ships, Juliette and Warner? Total goals. They're the only reason I'm considering picking up book six. Oh, and I can't forget about Kenji. That guy deserves all the happiness in the world.

Overall, this book felt like a filler episode of a TV show. Not terrible, but definitely not essential. I'll stick to pretending the series ended at book three.

And can we talk about that cover? Seriously, did they just tweak the old one and call it a day? At least give us something fresh!

Oh, and a heads up for anyone thinking about diving in - there are some heavy topics like parental abuse and suicidal thoughts in here, so tread carefully.

IMAGINE ME #6: 3.5/5 stars

This series should've wrapped up neatly with "Ignite Me." Life would've been good. But nope, we got hit with "Restore Me," and it's been a rollercoaster of disappointment since then.

Honestly, going into this book, I had zero expectations. And you know what? I'm kinda glad about that because what I got was not what I expected at all.

Let's start with the positives. Tahereh's writing? Still top-notch. I mean, how does she come up with those poetic sentences? And Kenji? Bless his soul. That guy was carrying the weight of the whole story on his back, trying to keep everyone together.

But then we got Adam, who's still as irrelevant as ever. And don't even get me started on Warner. He went from being tolerable to downright insufferable. And Juliette? Where did she even go? She went from badass to passive, and it's just frustrating to watch.

The worldbuilding and plot? Yeah, still confused. And that ending? Talk about rushed and unsatisfying. So many loose ends, so many unanswered questions. And that epilogue? Don't even get me started.

In the end, the only enjoyment I got out of this mess was from Kenji's inner thoughts. That guy's a gem, always finding a way to lighten the mood.

Seriously, Mafi, this series should've stayed a trilogy. Don't even think about coming back with more books later on. I'll riot, but let's be real, I'll probably still end up reading them because I'm a glutton for punishment.

BELIEVE ME #7 [NOVELLA]: 5/5 stars

Let me tell you, when I heard about this new book coming out, I was hyped! "Imagine Me" didn't quite give us the closure we needed, so I was ready to dive back into this world.

And Aaron Warner? Damn, that guy knows how to turn up the heat. Chapter 8? I was not prepared for that level of steaminess. I thought we'd get a fade to black moment, but by the end of it, I was sweating buckets. My legs? Let's just say they were done for!

But beyond the romance, I was really digging the world-building in this book. Finally getting some insight into their plans to restore the planet was a breath of fresh air after the uncertainty of "Imagine Me."

But man, these characters? They feel like family to me. Seeing them find happiness just warms my heart. It's like revisiting old friends after all these years.

There are some more novella like:

"Destroy Me" - Aaron Warner's point of view

"Fracture Me" - Adam Kent's point of view

"Shadow Me" - Kenji Kishimoto's point of view

"Reveal Me" - Kenji Kishimoto's point of view

"Imagine Me" - Juliette Ferrars' (Ella Sommers') point of view

"Believe Me" - Aaron Warner's point of view

So there you have it, folks! 'Shatter Me' series has taken us on one wild adventure. Whether you loved it, hated it, or fell somewhere in between, one thing's for sure: Tahereh Mafi has given us a story to remember. And with that, it's time to bid adieu to Juliette, Warner, Kenji, and the rest of the crew. Until next time, happy reading!

#bibliophile #reading #book review #bookblr #booklr #books #review book #book tumblr #book club #book reading #book recommendations #shatter me #series #book search #teheran #teheran mafi #booklover #book blog #books & libraries #book quotes #long reads #female reader #aaron warner #juliette ferrars #kenji kishimoto #nazreen #fem reader #male reader #lyhfml #ella

[prince-of-pages]

another reading update

so i have about five hours left of how to sell a haunted house and i realllyyyyy hate these dolls/puppets.

i feel bad for blaming mark for stuff now i see his side of the story but i do have to admit he was being a bit sus in the beginning.

and the ring leader puppet? pupkin? yeah i don't fuck with him tbh.

its actually scary like? when you get to the fight scene in the house with the needle? yeah that one i was cringing so hard because i hate that stuff so much.

so far i would give it about 4.5 or even 5 stars, it's my type of creepy, an actual book that makes me cringe and be creeped out but not over the top like a slasher horror. i would recommend it so far!

#book recommendations #book review #bookblr #bookish #booklover #book blog #book #booklr #books #books & libraries #bookshelf #bookworm #books and reading #bookstagram #booktok #boop #comic books #book quotes #reading #booksworthreading #booksworms #books with dragons #book series #bookseller #book search #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #booksblr #grady hendrix #horror books

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

hiiii thought I’d join in asking about old dino books! looking for something early 2010s ish, it was the most up-to-date book i had as a kid, and was a bit more mature than the whole ‘cool monsters’ but every other book did (though still more or less aimed at young people). fully feathered dinos (raptors with wings and everything) and birds-as-dinos, but it was (at the newest) from before the amphibious spinosaurus discovery. written by an actual paleontologist, lots of big phylogenetic trees. focused only on members of dinosauria, arranged in sections by clade, not chronologically. had a lot of emphasis on the proper “descent with modification” approach to evolution. if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!

was it Thomas Holtz's book? Cause that sounds like Holtz

#thomas holtz #book search #palaeoblr #dinosaurs #paleontology