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DH and John Green

So I've hooked J on Vlogbrothers.  He totally has a man crush on JG.  SWEET!

I'd love for him to read a book by him.  He's not a big reader, but he did listen to THG trilogy and loved them.  I've encouraged him to read other books, including The Raven Boys (he loves the mystical stuff) and Divergent based on his love for THG.  So far, he hasn't picked them up.  I tried trading books with him, tit for tat.  I started reading one of the books he loves and I just couldn't do it. It was car related and even though I love cars, I don't find stories about rich men spending ridiculous amounts of money to find THE car all that enticing.  ::sigh::

Any suggestions on what book I should suggest to him and how to "force" him to read it? I'm thinking Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  The only JG I haven't read is An Abundance of Katherines, so I don't know if that might be a better choice.

What says NBC?
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Re: DH and John Green

  • How about Looking for Alaska? 

    I adored An Abundance of Katherines, but a lot of people think the MC is whiny; I loved him though. 

    You need to tell him about the Pig in The Raven Boys.  That would spark his interest!


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    Lauren's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)


  • I did tell him about the Pig! I told him about the cars that are in TDT, too.  I think I will have to push that one a little harder. 

    Thanks for your recommendation of LfA.  I had totally forgotten about that part! ;)
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • I think Alaska is JG's best book, and probably your best chance to get him hooked. Then, Paper Towns.
  • I'd say Will Grayson, Will Grayson on audiobook.  The audiobook is so fun and well read.

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  • I'd say Will Grayson, Will Grayson on audiobook.  The audiobook is so fun and well read.
    I agree, the audiobook is awesome. The narrator even breaks into song when the characters do. 

    I would start him with this one or Looking for Alaska!
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