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What I've Been Reading

I've been reading actual books (not just blogs) more lately.  I've found a few books from our library ebook collection and downloaded them on my phone.  I've been reading while I eat, while waiting in the car for the kids, and while I should be doing something more productive.  :)

While my hubby and I went on a trip a few weekends ago, I read Matched by Ally Condie.  Have you read it?  What did you think?  It is a dystopian kind of book, but it was a fun read and I liked it.
 Have you read any of the other books in the series?  Are they worth reading?

The other book I just finished reading was The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen.  I really like reading young adult novels.  I was telling my ten year old that she should read this book because I thought she'd like it.  She said it was on the Battle of the Books list last year but she never got to read it.  She's going to read it soon.
I just started the second book in the series, The Runaway King.  Have you read it and the third book in the series?  Trying to decide if I want to read the whole series or just stop now.

Next I want to read Wonder by R. J. Palacio.  Have you read it?  What did you think?

Any other books I should read?  (I know I should just check goodreads, but this is fun too!)
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