Stargirl's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:46:04 -0700 60 Stargirl's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)]]> 49494289 387 Suzanne Collins Stargirl 5 4.58 2008 The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.58
book published: 2008
rating: 5
read at: 2021/03/16
date added: 2021/03/16
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)]]> 13613374
And that's only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?

Annabeth's biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he's now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.

Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare....]]> 592 Rick Riordan 1423155165 Stargirl 5 4.56 2012 The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2012
rating: 5
read at: 2020/09/12
date added: 2020/09/12
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]]> <![CDATA[Yes, My Accent Is Real: and Some Other Things I Haven't Told You]]> 25125371 In the spirit of Mindy Kaling’s bestseller Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? or Judd Apatow’s Sick in the Head, a collection of humorous, autobiographical essays from Kunal Nayyar, best known as Raj on CBS’s #1 hit comedy The Big Bang Theory.Of all the charming misfits on television, there’s no doubt Raj from The Big Bang Theory—the sincere yet incurably geeky Indian astrophysicist—ranks among the misfittingest. Now, we meet the actor who is every bit as loveable as the character he plays on TV. In this revealing collection of essays written in his irreverent, hilarious, and self-deprecating voice, Kunal Nayyar traces his journey from a little boy in New Delhi who mistakes an awkward first kiss for a sacred commitment, gets nosebleeds chugging Coca-Cola to impress other students, and excels in the sport of badminton, to the confident, successful actor on the set of TV’s most-watched sitcom since Friends. Going behind the scenes of The Big Bang Theory and into his personal experiences, Kunal introduces readers to the people who helped him grow, such as his James Bond-loving, mustachioed father. Kunal also walks us through his college years in Portland, where he takes his first sips of alcohol and learns to let loose with his French, 6�8� gentle-giant roommate, works his first-ever job for the university’s housekeeping department cleaning toilets for minimum wage, and begins a series of romantic exploits that go just about as well as they would for Raj. (That is, until he meets and marries a former Miss India in an elaborate seven-day event that we get to experience in a chapter titled “My Big Fat Indian Wedding.�) Full of heart, but never taking itself too seriously, this witty collection of underdog tales follows a young man as he traverses two continents in search of a dream, along the way transcending culture and language (and many, many embarrassing incidents) to somehow miraculously land the role of a lifetime.]]> 257 Kunal Nayyar Stargirl 5 3.93 2015 Yes, My Accent Is Real: and Some Other Things I Haven't Told You
author: Kunal Nayyar
name: Stargirl
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2016/01/14
date added: 2018/11/12
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]]> Wildcard (Warcross, #2) 29386918
Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price.

Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?]]> 352 Marie Lu 0399548017 Stargirl 0 to-read 3.99 2018 Wildcard (Warcross, #2)
author: Marie Lu
name: Stargirl
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2018/06/11
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]]> <![CDATA[Hardcore Self Help: F**k Anxiety]]> 23211224 75 Robert Duff Stargirl 5 3.95 2014 Hardcore Self Help: F**k Anxiety
author: Robert Duff
name: Stargirl
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2018/03/12
date added: 2018/03/12
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]]> <![CDATA[Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History]]> 34731226 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Compelling� this book couldn’t be more timely.� � Jill Abramson, New York Times Book Review

From the Recipient of the 2017 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism



Called "disgraceful," "third-rate," and "not nice" by Donald Trump, NBC News correspondent Katy Tur reported on—and took flak from—the most captivating and volatile presidential candidate in American history.

Katy Tur lived out of a suitcase for a year and a half, following Trump around the country, powered by packets of peanut butter and kept clean with dry shampoo. She visited forty states with the candidate, made more than 3,800 live television reports, and tried to endure a gazillion loops of Elton John’s "Tiny Dancer"—a Trump rally playlist staple.

From day 1 to day 500, Tur documented Trump’s inconsistencies, fact-checked his falsities, and called him out on his lies. In return, Trump repeatedly singled Tur out. He tried to charm her, intimidate her, and shame her. At one point, he got a crowd so riled up against Tur, Secret Service agents had to walk her to her car.

None of it worked. Facts are stubborn. So was Tur. She was part of the first women-led politics team in the history of network news. The Boys on the Bus became the Girls on the Plane. But the circus remained. Through all the long nights, wild scoops, naked chauvinism, dodgy staffers, and fevered debates, no one had a better view than Tur.



Unbelievable

is her darkly comic, fascinatingly bizarre, and often scary story of how America sent a former reality show host to the White House. It’s also the story of what it was like for Tur to be there as it happened, inside a no-rules world where reporters were spat on, demeaned, and discredited. Tur was a foreign correspondent who came home to her most foreign story of all. Unbelievable is a must-read for anyone who still wakes up and wonders, Is this real life? ]]> 304 Katy Tur 0062684949 Stargirl 5 4.22 2017 Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History
author: Katy Tur
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.22
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2018/02/21
date added: 2018/02/21
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)]]> 7519508 Alternate cover edition can be found here at The Last Olympian

The greatest monster of all, the storm giant Typhon, is on the loose, wreaking havoc and destruction across the U.S. - while Kronos's army lays siege to Manhattan. Soon Percy Jackson must make the hardest choice of his life - a choice that will save or destroy the world.]]> 387 Rick Riordan Stargirl 5 4.47 2009 The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[110 Tips, Tricks, Fun Facts, and Easter Eggs for Minecraft]]> 37662720 Did you know There is a 1 in 10,000 chance that the title screen will say "MINCERAFT" instead of "MINECRAFT"?
Did you know spiders can spawn with invisibility?
Learn this and more with the ultimate handbook for Minecraft. It includes 110 tips, tricks, easter eggs, and fun facts about the game with pictures for each one. You're bound to learn something new, no matter your skill level.]]> 37 M.C. Steve Stargirl 5 4.71 110 Tips, Tricks, Fun Facts, and Easter Eggs for Minecraft
author: M.C. Steve
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.71
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rating: 5
read at: 2017/12/30
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]]> <![CDATA[Magic Marks the Spot (The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, #1)]]> 19657620
Caroline Carlson's funny tween novel The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates #1: Magic Marks the Spot is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society.

Hilary Westfield has always dreamed of being a pirate. She can tread water for thirty-seven minutes. She can tie a knot faster than a fleet of sailors, and she already owns a rather pointy sword.

There's only one The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates refuses to let any girl join their ranks of scourges and scallywags.

But Hilary is not the kind of girl to take no for answer. To escape a life of petticoats and politeness at her stuffy finishing school, Hilary sets out in search of her own seaworthy adventure, where she gets swept up in a madcap quest involving a map without an X, a magical treasure that likely doesn't exist, a talking gargoyle, a crew of misfit scallywags, and the most treacherous—and unexpected—villain on the High Seas.

Written with uproarious wit and an inviting storyteller tone, the first book in Caroline Carlson's quirky seafaring series is a piratical tale like no other.]]> 368 Caroline Carlson 006219433X Stargirl 5 4.25 2013 Magic Marks the Spot (The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, #1)
author: Caroline Carlson
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2013
rating: 5
read at: 2017/12/30
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]]> Divergent (Divergent, #1) 9717320 This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B004CFA9RS.
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Now includes an excerpt from the upcoming Four: A Divergent Collection.

This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers.

Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant, are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language.

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

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]]> 342 Veronica Roth Stargirl 5 4.18 2011 Divergent (Divergent, #1)
author: Veronica Roth
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride]]> 22344069
The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.

Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories.

With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.]]> 273 Cary Elwes Stargirl 5 4.35 2014 As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
author: Cary Elwes
name: Stargirl
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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