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August Six Degrees

I recently discovered the Six Degrees of Separation meme for book blogs, and it looks like a lot of fun, so I decided to start this month, and see how it goes!


This month's prompt is a wild card. Since I didn't do this last month, I'm starting with the book that I'm currently in the middle of- The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan.

First Link: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
These books are both by the same author, but also they are both the books that got me into that specific type of mythology in the first place, both Greek and Egyptian. I've learned so much after becoming interested based on these books in the first place.

Second Link: Pandora Gets Jealous by Carolyn Hennesy
Both of these books are takes on Greek mythology. Percy Jackson is modern day, but Pandora is set back then. Still, the main characters are both awesome and their interactions with the Greek gods and other Greek mythical beings are just amazing.

Third Link: The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker
I think both of these have the same target audience of that in between step between Middle Grade and Young Adult. I definitely read them for the first time around the same point, when I was reading mostly middle grade but would come over to the young adult section to read books from these series in particular.

Fourth Link: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Both of these are books that I loved and have a movie labelled as "based on them" but in reality are two completely separate things. These books are both amazing but as adaptations, the movies are awful and should just be completely distinct.

Fifth Link: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton
One of the things I enjoy about this series is how some words are different colors and fonts for emphasis. Both series also include maps, along with this differences in fonts and character, which helps creative mood along with the fact both of these books are a "journal" by the main character.

Sixth Link: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C O'Brien
Same general groupings in terms of age level, but also they both feature rodents as the main characters that do things that rodents typically are unable to do. Also, the only time I ever enjoy rodents because in the rest of my life, I dislike them. But these books make them look enjoyable. This is actually funny that my mind went here, since I haven't even thought of this book in years.


So that's my six degrees for August, going from The Red Pyramid to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! Have you heard about these books, or read and enjoy them? Be sure to let me know in the comments, and link up your six degrees as well so I'll check them out! I can't wait to join in next month.

Thanks for reading!
Alyssa

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  1. Davida Chazan (The Chocolate Lady)August 3, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    Welcome to this monthly meme! What a lovely chain! I hope you enjoyed doing it, and I hope you continue next month when we start with A Gentleman in Moscow. Here's my post https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/08/03/6degrees-of-separation-for-august-3-2019/

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:41 PM

      It really was fun! I'm definitely going to participate next week.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  2. susanosborneAugust 3, 2019 at 4:28 AM

    Always great to have another blogger join in but I warn you, it's addictive!

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:44 PM

      At least it's only once a month since it's addictive! I can't wait to participate in September!

      Thanks for commenting!

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  3. What Cathy Read NextAugust 3, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    Welcome to 6 Degrees! As others have said, it's a great meme and very addictive. So much creativity evident in other bloggers' chains.

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:45 PM

      A lot of people seem to let their creativity go in their chains! It was really fun to read!

      Thanks for commenting!

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  4. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursAugust 3, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    Nice. Unfortunately, I haven't read any of your books. My chain is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2019/08/03/six-degrees-of-separation-from-versailles-to-hacking/

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:47 PM

      Thanks! I was surprised which directions I ended up going and I really hit some odd books.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  5. Kate @ booksaremyfavouriteandbestAugust 3, 2019 at 11:21 PM

    Welcome to #6degrees! Hope you had fun reflecting on books past, present and in your future :-)

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:49 PM

      Thanks! I came up with books I hadn't thought of in years, and this type of reflection is really fun.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  6. shelleyrae @ book'd outAugust 3, 2019 at 11:35 PM

    I haven’t read The Lightning Thief but I have seen the movie :) Welcome to #6degrees

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    1. AlyssaAugust 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks! I haven't seen the movie, but adaptations are always interesting.

      Thanks for commenting!

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