Poll of the Day > Elysium Shining Book Club!

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I know a handful of us have recently bought Entity's book. I know once I'm published I'd be stoked about people buying my book, but what would make me even more stoked is if people actually read it. So since so many of us just got it, it made sense to start a book club thread related to it.

I'm not good with structure, so I don't intend to make some sort of reading schedule for us. Read at your own pace, post your thoughts when you feel compelled, just make sure to mark spoilers. Maybe if we're lucky Entity will answer questions if we have any!

If you haven't got the book yet and want to participate, here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V5SFVCW

I personally plan on starting it once I finish Final Fantasy VII Remake (so probably Monday or Tuesday) and will be posting more of my thoughts on the book then.

@Jen0125 @GunslingerGunsl @EnZo87 @ClarkDuke @PK_Spam @Entity13

Tagging the author and everyone who seemed interested or bought the book. If you know anyone else, feel free to funnel them here!

I have it but I'll probably read it after my semester is over. I have way too many school books to read right now.

Im about to go on a long trip, so this is gonna be my preferred reading to tide me over until I get back home.

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I don't really read. What's it about?

GunslingerGunsl posted...

I have it but I'll probably read it after my semester is over. I have way too many school books to read right now.

No pressure! Since we're all reading at our own pace hopefully this thread will be active for a little while at least.

PK_Spam posted...

Im about to go on a long trip, so this is gonna be my preferred reading to tide me over until I get back home.

Sweet!

ReggieTheReckless posted...

I don't really read. What's it about?

Here's the official description from Amazon:

"A young man from mid-2017 Earth ends up on a spaceship, bound for home dozens of light-years away, due to an accident involving a transmat device. The same accident turns him into a member of an alien race, particularly that of a young woman believed to be dead. Not wanting to go back, she takes on a new name and life among the society that's more than willing to take her in. Meanwhile, this distant, advanced society capable of such things as interstellar travel has a problem of its own involving a growing force of insurgents and cultists, and one of its more renowned and powerful members begins to question herself and her role among them. Now, both young women are thrust into a journey for identity, love, belonging, and family."

I was not expecting this topic. Like at all. Goodness gracious, thanks.

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Neat!

Best of luck on your success

JigsawTDC posted...

I'm not good with structure, so I don't intend to make some sort of reading schedule for us. Read at your own pace, post your thoughts when you feel compelled

it's the same for me, my subconscious almost rebels on any structure. so, i can go from reading one chapter, to the entirety of a book in a sitting, ok?

PK_Spam posted...

Im about to go on a long trip, so this is gonna be my preferred reading to tide me over until I get back home.

this was actually my intention as well, during the holidays i prefer a book while everyone cooks, ok?

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Entity13 posted...

I was not expecting this topic. Like at all. Goodness gracious, thanks.

you're welcome, we potder's have to stick together, ok?

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three bucks? sure, i'll add it to the list

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I've had a busy couple days, so I'm probably more likely to start reading Wednesday or Thursday now. I'm like Clark though. Once I actually start it I'll probably finish it fairly quickly. I was thinking about doing a chapter a day, but I already know myself. I'll want to just keep reading instead of artificially breaking up my pace.

All I can say to that is you do you, and hopefully you enjoy the story and its conclusion.

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Just bought it. Im excited to go on this adventure with the rest of this book club.

I dont read a lot of sci fi, so Im sure Im gonna have a blast here.

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Alright! Once family stuff dies down tonight, I will be driving in. It's all loaded up on my Kindle. I'm not sure if I'll be offering my thoughts as I progress or just post when I finish. We'll see!

I don't have a kindle. But once I have something to read it on, I'll check it out...
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LinkPizza posted...

I don't have a kindle. But once I have something to read it on, I'll check it out...

1. Do you want a Kindle?
2. If you had a Kindle would you join our book club?

If your answer to either of these questions is "yes" shoot me a message.

JigsawTDC posted...

1. Do you want a Kindle?
2. If you had a Kindle would you join our book club?

If your answer to either of these questions is "yes" shoot me a message.

I don't have on. I went to look online at it, and saw that I need a Kindle (or other device). I do plan to get a Kindle (or other e-reader) soon, though. I remember asking about which ones were good once. I might get one coming up. Maybe after another payday or something.
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LinkPizza posted...

I don't have on. I went to look online at it, and saw that I need a Kindle (or other device). I do plan to get a Kindle (or other e-reader) soon, though. I remember asking about which ones were good once. I might get one coming up. Maybe after another payday or something.

I'll get you a Kindle Paperwhite if you send me the info where to ship it. If you want to hold out for a Kindle Fire, then another PotDer will have to throw down with me. Paperwhite is just a basic e-reader, Fire plays videos and stuff like that in addition to be being an e-reader.

Oh it's only Kindle?
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JigsawTDC posted...

I'll get you a Kindle Paperwhite if you send me the info where to ship it. If you want to hold out for a Kindle Fire, then another PotDer will have to throw down with me. Paperwhite is just a basic e-reader, Fire plays videos and stuff like that in addition to be being an e-reader.

Thanks for the offer, but I think I can get it. I just have to choose. I might get the fire, though. I think having one will be good for work.
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Funny thing is, i bought Terri's book when it came out to support her. I didn't make a big deal about it. now that I'm such an evil meanie that never did anything to help her and apparently stood in the way of her living her best life, I'm never, ever going to read it or review it.

i know, joke's on me. my portfolio will never recover from the $3 hit.

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Revelation34 posted...

Oh it's only Kindle?

Tbf, you can get the Kindle app on whatever device you typed that message from, so it's not inaccessible to anyone on this board. I do understand some people's desire for physical books, I used to be the same way, but after getting a Kindle, I love it!

LinkPizza posted...

Thanks for the offer, but I think I can get it. I just have to choose. I might get the fire, though. I think having one will be good for work.

Okay no worries!

JigsawTDC posted...

I do understand some people's desire for physical books, I used to be the same way, but after getting a Kindle, I love it!

I think I'll like it. But I definitely like physical books better. Though, this is smaller and can contain many books. I do like my phone for manga better. Except I liked reading Case Closed on my tablet. Plus, I could only get it on the tablet...
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LinkPizza posted...

I think I'll like it. But I definitely like physical books better. Though, this is smaller and can contain many books. I do like my phone for manga better. Except I liked reading Case Closed on my tablet. Plus, I could only get it on the tablet...

I don't read much manga myself, but I read a lot of comics. My phone's screen is too small so I usually use my laptop or go for physical copies, but an e-reader that displays the artwork at a quality level would be really cool. Actually, the Fire might be worth it for that. I'm not sure. I've only ever had a Paperwhite.

JigsawTDC posted...

Tbf, you can get the Kindle app on whatever device you typed that message from, so it's not inaccessible to anyone on this board. I do understand some people's desire for physical books, I used to be the same way, but after getting a Kindle, I love it!

honestly, i resisted the jump to the Kindle too, but i absolutely love my Paperwhite. reading at any angle in any lighting at any time with zero on-device distractions is a game changer. so is having several hundred books on a device the size of a picture frame. so is being able to change the font, kerning, spacing, and margins. also, i'll never have to move close to 2 tons of dead tree whenever i move house. I actually think the Paperwhite is the best kindle for pure reading.

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LuciferSage posted...

honestly, i resisted the jump to the Kindle too, but i absolutely love my Paperwhite. reading at any angle in any lighting at any time with zero on-device distractions is a game changer. so is having several hundred books on a device the size of a picture frame. so is being able to change the font, kerning, spacing, and margins. also, i'll never have to move close to 2 tons of dead tree whenever i move house. I actually think the Paperwhite is the best kindle for pure reading.

As much as I like the digital format for things like books, games and movies, I will never completely abandon physical format. There is something about being able to physically hold and display a collection that I just love. I will probably always prefer it over digital.

LuciferSage posted...

honestly, i resisted the jump to the Kindle too, but i absolutely love my Paperwhite. reading at any angle in any lighting at any time with zero on-device distractions is a game changer. so is having several hundred books on a device the size of a picture frame. so is being able to change the font, kerning, spacing, and margins. also, i'll never have to move close to 2 tons of dead tree whenever i move house. I actually think the Paperwhite is the best kindle for pure reading.

Yeah, I agree. I was convinced I wouldn't like it because I didn't want to "plug in" to read, but the battery life is so insanely long that it's a non-issue. I still prefer the smell and feel of an actual book, but all the benefits you listed vastly outweigh that for me. Having a library in my pocket/bag is a very a comforting feeling for me. And since I travel for work it has lightened my luggage significantly!

JigsawTDC posted...

Tbf, you can get the Kindle app on whatever device you typed that message from, so it's not inaccessible to anyone on this board. I do understand some people's desire for physical books, I used to be the same way, but after getting a Kindle, I love it!

I prefer reading from my bed so I would rather have something physical. A full length novel is too large to read from my phone.
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GunslingerGunsl posted...

As much as I like the digital format for things like books, games and movies, I will never completely abandon physical format. There is something about being able to physically hold and display a collection that I just love. I will probably always prefer it over digital.

i miss the heft of a physical book, and feeling of "depth" as you get into a thick book, but the advantages of the kindle format outweigh those things.

plus, i can read on my kindle without someone seeing the cover and trying to talk to me about what i'm reading if i'm reading in public. that's actually a huge pet peeve of mine. if i wanted to talk, i wouldn't be sitting here with a cup of coffee with my face buried in a book. I don't read performatively trying to strike up a conversation. if that's what i wanted, i'd go to a book club. i didn't pull out my "book" to not read.

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JigsawTDC posted...

I don't read much manga myself, but I read a lot of comics. My phone's screen is too small so I usually use my laptop or go for physical copies, but an e-reader that displays the artwork at a quality level would be really cool. Actually, the Fire might be worth it for that. I'm not sure. I've only ever had a Paperwhite.

Can you get manga on it? I wasnt sure because I always use manga apps. Though, recently, many have been taken off of the apps.
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LinkPizza posted...

Can you get manga on it? I wasnt sure because I always use manga apps. Though, recently, many have been taken off of the apps.

I wouldn't try it on a Paperwhite because I don't think the quality of the art would hold (just judging by how some books covers and maps are displayed on Paperwhite), but the Fire definitely has the resolution for it. I don't know if they have apps supporting manga/comics or how big the screen is though.

JigsawTDC posted...

Yeah, I agree. I was convinced I wouldn't like it because I didn't want to "plug in" to read, but the battery life is so insanely long that it's a non-issue. I still prefer the smell and feel of an actual book, but all the benefits you listed vastly outweigh that for me. Having a library in my pocket/bag is a very a comforting feeling for me. And since I travel for work it has lightened my luggage significantly!

seriously. i only turn on the wifi if i'm dumping new books onto it, otherwise it lives in my day bag on airplane mode and i have to charge it maybe once a month, and even that's just topping it off on principle. the form factor is close enough to a trade paperback, which was always my favorite size, and even out of the case, the damn thing is practically made by NERF. I've probably dropped the thing a hundred times and it doesn't have so much as a scratch.

i mean, for GNs I'd rather have physical still, but for pure text/literature? the thing is made to do one thing exceedingly well, deliver crisp text to the eye and it does that exceedingly well.

The Paperwhite is probably one of about a dozen products i think are 10/10 perfect for what they're made to do.

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LuciferSage posted...

i miss the heft of a physical book, and feeling of "depth" as you get into a thick book, but the advantages of the kindle format outweigh those things.

plus, i can read on my kindle without someone seeing the cover and trying to talk to me about what i'm reading if i'm reading in public. that's actually a huge pet peeve of mine. if i wanted to talk, i wouldn't be sitting here with a cup of coffee with my face buried in a book. I don't read performatively trying to strike up a conversation. if that's what i wanted, i'd go to a book club. i didn't pull out my "book" to not read.

I dont think I've ever had someone try to strike up a conversation while I've been reading. Maybe there's something wrong with my face. :(

GunslingerGunsl posted...

I dont think I've ever had someone try to strike up a conversation while I've been reading. Maybe there's something wrong with my face. :(

It happens to me, but it's not common. Though, I think more people using e-readers might be why, tbh... Because even if you have a physical book, they might not. Meaning they might not know what the cover looks like, or remember it...
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Just got the book. Now, I just need time to read it.
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LinkPizza posted...

Just got the book. Now, I just need time to read it.

Sweet! I forgot it was Thanksgiving weekend and my sister has been visiting, so I wasn't able to find much time to read. I only read the first chapter, which was short. I like the set up and am intrigued enough to continue though! My sister left this morning so I'll be able to focus more on reading now.

Also, as it turns out, I was able to find manga on it...
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*tags in*

I have a copy, too. Got it shortly after release.

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I will be diligent about keeping this thread from purging. My progress has been very slow due to unexpected busyness the last few days. Thankfully the chapters are broken up into easily digestible segments, so I've still made some progress on my down time. Hoping to really dive in and possibly finish the book once the weekend hits!

now that i'm recovering from the flu, i'll be starting soon, ok?

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bump

Making progress today!

JigsawTDC posted...

Making progress today!

Nice. I wish I'd been making more progress on my other stories of late.

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It's been a few days. I'm not sure if y'all want this bumped now or not, but here we go.

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Yes thank you! I was going to bump today. The last few weeks I've only had a bit of reading time on Saturday, but I will have a lot more free time closer to the holidays and dedicate a good reading session. I'm still at the beginning.

Alright! It's Saturday, meaning my schedule is clear. And is mostly clear for the next couple weeks! I'm going to decompress with some video games first, but I expect to really dive in and focus on this book in that time.

Which games, btw?

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I have been depressed so I haven't even really been unwinding with games or focusing on amything. Just sitting in my cavenest letting the hours tick away. I think I've played a total of 3 hours of Ni No Kuni II since making that post. It's a cute game so far, but motivation for doing anything is fairly non-existent. Hoping to claw my way out and refocus on reading and gaming with my free time soon.

Permit me to provide a bump as my Kindle gets its updates for the day.

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