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It is a lot of fun! Get to meet some authors and see cool panels, and of course get free books.
Next year it's in Chicago. |
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Yeah, you guys are lucky to have so many great events
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Where are you from?
I can't make it to Chicago, but when it comes back to NYC I will go. |
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I live in Australia.
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So we don't have a lot of book events, we have supanova, which is like SDComic Con, and book signinings. I am going to this massive book event with like a ton of authors in Oct.
We do have writers festivals. |
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That's something. It sounds like it will be fun and exciting.
A new review. I think I might be the only one here who reads Star Wars novels. Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden Quote:
One of my critiques is that the story does drag a bit at the end. I felt the final few conflicts were not necessary and could have been resolved sooner and in a much less complicated manner. There is also another issue I have but if I express it here it would be a major spoiler so I am saving it for later (see below). I loved the chemistry between Ventress and Vos. At first I felt I was betraying my love for the Republic Comics, but I could not help myself, I ship them - in the The Clone Wars universe. I say The Clone Wars universe because their backstories have been altered so much it's really two different realms now. Actually, it has taken me a while to not be so annoyed with the changes. I can enjoy The Clone Wars stories like Ventress being a Nightsister from Dathomir, the Mandalorians being pacifists, Barriss being a traitor and a terrorist who is Ahsoka's peer instead of Anakin's - and though that is now canon, I still consider it a different EU. (I still don't like or accept the resurrection of Maul though. Cut in half means dead and why cheapen Obi-Wan's victory?) Anyway, I am getting away from the review of Dark Disciple. (I could talk about Star Wars all day.) Back on topic, I love The Clone Wars and though I enjoyed reading Dark Disciple I found myself still mourning its cancellation. I know I mentioned that the ending dragged on and could have been simplified but the one great thing that came from it was seeing Anakin and Obi-Wan fighting together. Their brotherly banter cracked me up and I so would have LOVED to see that on TV. There was even a scene between my favorite ship, Anakin and Padmé. (Though I can't tell how much of the novel came right from the eight scripts and how much Golden added and embellished. I would love to ask her.) This is how far I can go without spoiling everything, but I am going to work on a review that analyzes the novel more and will be full of spoilers. 4.5 out 5 Full On Gambits. There is also a lovely Foreword by Katie Lucas. She along with Matt Michnovetz and Dave Filoni wrote the scripts for the unfinished "Dark Disciple" episodes. She talks about growing up with Star Wars, spending her adolescence on the set of the Prequel Trilogy, writing for The Clone Wars, and when she and her dad would sneak into a movie theater showing Star Wars. It was so heartwarming. This link below is a better review with all the spoilers. All my feelings about Dark Disciple. Even if you haven't read it, come see the fun gifs I posted |
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Nice, thanks for that.
I don't like anything star wars But Whitney might like it. |
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You're welcome.
Oh ok. I hope she see it. |
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omg what?! shes my fav villian in the SW universe
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I thought you would like that.
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def gotta check that out
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The Wall Street Journal's Opinion Journal's latest book video is out.
Opinion Journal: What to Read This Fall 9/30/2016 2:00PM Associate Book Review Editor Bari Weiss previews the Wall Street Journal’s annual fall books special. Nice and eclectic suggestions for fall. __________________
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Thanks for the links
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