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Elena M. Cutri's avatar

It's so refreshing to hear the ACOTAR slander. It brings me so much joy. I loved the substitute recommendations also. Thank you for this!

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Reza Bavar's avatar

I think good art captivates its audience, but great art challenges its audience, and in that tension the recipient of the art, whatever form it takes, has an opportunity to struggle with something deep within themselves that they might not even realize is there.

Your piece does a wonderful job of identifying the inherent difference between good and great, and the way you give alternatives to what are probably good books, with great ones, that was… great. πŸ₯°

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TJ Schreiber's avatar

I love how you gave us some recommendations. Some of them are already on my list

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Yay!! Glad to know these masterpieces are making their way into more people’s hearts

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Sara Bavar's avatar

This is both hilarious and terrifying.

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Mona Bavar's avatar

Your perspective is refreshing to read. To know that, perhaps your words and reflections can help shape how your generation (not only) preserves social media and information is truly encouraging. Thank you πŸ™β€οΈ

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Nikki Blake's avatar

I love this post and your Fahrenheit 451 reference.

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Nikki Blake's avatar

A magical year for me, with the best of the best students!

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CrazyBlueHairChick's avatar

It is a sad fact that Dragon Ball has better book boyfriends than the romance section does these days. Gohan, Goku, Vegeta, Tien, even Yamcha is better boyfriend material.

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Bianichka (Bianca)'s avatar

Ugh yes! I had to get high just to read Haunting Adeline. Thank you for those beautiful recommendations.

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lily's avatar

I've noticed the effects of booktok on young readers, thank you for your insights!

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