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The hosts of Book Hype sit down to discuss Ransom Riggs’ bestselling book, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
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Show Notes
-What have we read this week?
-What do we read over the holidays?
-Do we even have time to read over the holidays?
-The girls berate Kyle for being so behind on his books.
-Did we like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children?
-What did we think of the pictures in the book?
-Kyle relates to Jacob.
-How did we feel about the island once Jacob got there?
-Were we prepared for the time loop?
-What kind of life is it that they have to live the same day over and over again?
-Who was our favorite peculiar?
-What did we think of Miss Peregrine?
-Are we excited for the sequel?
-Did the WWII aspect of a book fit in well with the story?
-There will be a movie!
-How do we feel about Tim Burton as the director?
-Do you think Helena Bonham Carter would make a good Miss Peregrine?
Books mentioned on this episode
–Longbourne by Jo Baker
–The Maze Runner by James Dashner
–The Princess and the Queen by George R.R. Martin
Gift Guide
Marama’s suggestions:
– Penguin mugs
– Rebound book diaries
– Book lockets
– Pop-up books
– Book iPhone charger
Karen’s suggestions:
– Engraved bookmarks
– Bibliophile bracelet
– Book art
– “I like big books and I cannot lie” shirt
– eReader cover
Kyle’s suggestions:
– Game of Thrones Flask
– Hunger Games pocket watch
– Harry Potter soap bar
– Book Book Macbook case
Michal’s suggestions:
– Litographs
– Map of Westeros scarf
– Crystal LED necklace (er, booklight)
– Literary Lacquer
– Adagio Teas
Jen’s suggestions:
– Customised bookmarks
– Alice in wonderland scarf
– Nerd Book Ends
– “Reading is sexy” mug
– Novel Teas
– Origami Owl jewellery
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