I'm Getting Too Old To Stay Up Late At Night
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79833)
United States
April 5, 2018 7:53am CST
I went to bed way later than I should have or maybe I should say later than I'm used to. But, I just had to finish my book.
The book I was reading was Still Me by Jojo Moyes. It's the third book in the series which started with Me Before You and then Me After You. Both books were gripping and the author Jojo Moyes said she wrote the third book as so many of us felt the second book left us hanging. She didn't disappoint with book #3. Now I wish she would write #4.
Have you ever gotten so entangled in characters in a book that you forgot they weren't real? That's how I felt about the journey of Louisa Clark who was the heroine in the series. I can't say too much about how these books started without giving away a lot of the plot.
Whenever anyone says "who's your favorite author" I usually say James Patterson, John Grisham etc and my mind immediately goes to thriller/mystery genre. But, Jojo Moyes deserves recognition as one of my favorites too. She's written lots of books and I've read quite a few.
When was the last time you stayed up to finish a good book and what were you reading?
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I used to stay up late for no reason when i was younger.2 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 18
I have not stayed up late for anything in years. It's a thrill to stay up late when young, but old you just hit the hay.
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@kobesbuddy (74633)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 I hate staying up late, I'm a morning person.
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@FourWalls (62255)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I still stay up late. I have been a night owl all my life. My mother told me I would pull my hair out to keep from falling asleep when I was a baby. Even today, with a 7:45 AM wake-up, I still rarely get into bed before 12:30 AM.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Normally I don't go to bed until midnight (would you consider that being a night owl?) Last night it was nearly 2am which is way late for me. But @FourWalls you're still getting a decent nights sleep even if you don't go to bed until 12:30am and get up at 7:45am
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
@andriaperry I'm just curious Andria since you're always so busy...does your mind turn off at night when you lay your head on the pillow?
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 yes five in the morning.Have coffee watch the news.Breakfast and out of the house by seven.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Apr 18
Last week! I wrote down the names of the books you mentioned. I need to switch up now and them. I read a lot of Patterson.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I always forget some of the other authors I like. Jojo Moyes being one but Lisa Scottloline also writes some really good books
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I've had those neck kinks too and they aren't much fun.
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@Ronrybs (17840)
• London, England
6 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 Still, you do get to see the world from a whole new angle!
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@marguicha (215584)
• Chile
5 Apr 18
I prefer to read late at night as there is no noise from the outside world. But, like you, lately I cannot stay up so late. The same thing happens with meals: I don´t eat as much as I used to. Old age
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Old age has robbed us of many fun things to do 
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
Wow you really are a night owl. What time do you get up in the morning?
@LadyDuck (458584)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 18
Yes, it happened several times, the last time I got entangled with a character was with the "Detective Hodges" trilogy written by Stephen King. What a shame he did not write a 4th. Last night I stayed up a long time to read a book, but I have not yet finished it (title: "I Kill" by Giorgio Faletti).
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I loved that series by Stephen King too and had wished for a 4th book too
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Good morning. Glad you enjoyed the book, and hope she makes a 4th just for you!
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Back in the day, I read alot. However, now I do not "permit" myself as I think I could spend such while working. But, there is one book I want to read soooo bad...The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Someone just mentioned that book to me recently.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
@Spontaneo they had just gotten it and hadn't read it yet. I'll have to remember to ask her
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Apr 18
I can totally relate. When the story is so good, sleeping early is not an option. The last one I read that is fiction was entitled "The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto" by Mitch Albom. 
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I've read quite a few Mitch Albom books but not the one you mentioned. I'll have to put it on my list
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 Thank you, Marilyn. It is his newest book if I am not mistaken. 
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@MrsPumpkins (466)
• Philippines
6 Apr 18
This reminds me of what i did way back in college. I started to read a novel. I forgot the name of the author. It was a suspense, thriller novel. When we were at the class, i couldn't help myself not to continue reading. So when the professor came, i slid it under our book. I got entangled by the characters of the book and everything in it. Biting my nails while secretly reading it. It felt strange that the whole class went silent. I never noticed that my professor was standing behind me all along. Hehehe i looked up and smiled at him (awkward )
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
Hahahaha that's a funny story. I would do something like that
@MrsPumpkins (466)
• Philippines
6 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 caught up in a shameful situation, i learned my lesson well.
@faithhhyyy (322)
• United States
6 Apr 18
The last time I stayed up was last week. I found the Game of Thrones series and I cannot put it down at all.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
I haven't read the book but I'm enthralled with the television series
@snowy22315 (170164)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I guess I should put her on my list of must reads. Some books do have that effect on me yes. Right now I am reading Perfect Neighbors. I enjoy it..it doesn't quite go into the unputdownable category, but it is good.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I never go to bed until around midnight but don't get up until after 8am.
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
6 Apr 18
I am getting too old to get up early, but I still enjoy staying up late.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
My usual bedtime is midnight and I don't step foot out of the bed until about 8:30am
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
I'm so happy to hear that you've read these books too! Louisa Clark and Will have left a mark on my heart
@Morleyhunt (21736)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
I've never done well if I stay up late. I always tell people, like Cinderella, my coach turns into a pumpkin at midnight. I better be tucked safely into bed.
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@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Midnight is the bewitching hour for me too normally
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@Kandae11 (53677)
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5 Apr 18
I couldn't believe my eyes when reading this post - it has made my day. A little over a year ago I read the book "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes - I had never heard of her before. The book was very gripping and when it ended I wanted more - I had no idea there was a second, and third book.
Now I can't wait to get my hands on them.
Now I can't wait to get my hands on them.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79833)
• United States
6 Apr 18
Oh Kandase I"m so happy that you are familiar with Me Before You. You need to get your hands on the next two books. After you read them we have to talk!!!!
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