Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Nancy wrote: "Finished my 7th book . I thought it was an ok book."

Did you like it enough to read the sequel? I loved the sequel.

Mary wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Finished my 7th book . I thought it was an ok book."

Did you like it enough to read the sequel? I loved the sequel."

Sadly, no. Sorry for everyone who likes the books.

Nancy wrote: "Mary wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Finished my 7th book . I thought it was an ok book."

Did you like it enough to read the sequel? I loved the sequel."

Sadly, ..."

Sad to hear that, I did loved the books, but, there are different genres and types for a reason... not everybody likes the same... and I'm glad it is that way...

I have no idea what to recomend...

@Nancy: have you tried the Iron Druid Chronicles? I've heard that the Dresden fans usually like it. First book is

Sonia wrote: "@Nancy: have you tried the Iron Druid Chronicles? I've heard that the Dresden fans usually like it. First book is "

No I haven't. I'll see if my library has the book and check it out.

I haven't read it yet... it is one of the possibilities I'm studying for the readathon... I'll grab a few and then let my mood decide :)

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I think I found my 8th book, . I'm into a few pages in it and so far, it's good.

I have that in my audiobook collection, Nancy, I'll be waiting to hear what you think of it when you finish :)

Barb wrote: "I have that in my audiobook collection, Nancy, I'll be waiting to hear what you think of it when you finish :)"

Ok, I will let you know what I think of it when I finish it. :)

I'm about to start another online book that was written serially, but I don't have a page count for it - it is 83 chapters long though, so I'm guessing it would be 400+ pages. Will it count in this challenge?

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

I'm on my 6th book and 7th for a change of pace

Barb wrote: "Finished last night, and have on tap to start this afternoon. The series comes highly recommended, so I have high hope..."

I loved and love Mary Jane Clark books.

Mandy wrote: "I'm about to start another online book that was written serially, but I don't have a page count for it - it is 83 chapters long though, so I'm guessing it would be 400+ pages. Will it count in this..."

Mandy, let me get back to you on this one.

Finished 6 -- , onto 7 -- . I may pick up one of the others that I've started but haven't read too much of yet, too. Sometimes I like to read a few books at once if they are each from a different genre.

Mandy wrote: "I'm about to start another online book that was written serially, but I don't have a page count for it - it is 83 chapters long though, so I'm guessing it would be 400+ pages. Will it count in this..."

Do you have a word count or a file size?

Joyce wrote: "Barb wrote: "Finished last night

I loved Nowhere to Run (KEY News #6) and love Mary Jane Clark books. "

This was my second MJ Clark book, and I really liked both of them. My problem is that the first book I read was #9 in the KEY News series, and this one -- which is this month's book for our discussion group at work -- is #6. If I remember correctly, there's a major change in the personal life of one of the characters between these two books, and now I'm desperately trying to figure out how to work books 7 and 8 into my reading plan for the few weeks. I want to find out what happened -- and WHY!

THIS is why I'm usually so very adamant about reading series IN ORDER!! LOL

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Sometimes I like to read a few books at once if they are each from a different genre."

I'm the same way. I'm currently reading , , & .
Their genres, in order: nonfiction, young adult paranormal, and adult urban fantasy.

Also, I'm exactly like Alexa and Barb... The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman is in hardcover, Anna Dressed in Blood is an ebook, and the only way to listen to the Iron Druid Chronicles (Hammered is #3) is on audio - Luke Daniels is a terrific narrator and I don't know if I'd be enjoying these books as much without his performance.

The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman sounds pretty interesting! I'll have to see if they have it at my library. Also, I've been wanting to read the Iron Druid Chronicles but they only have them in e-format at my library. I have a hard time reading books on the screen but I may give it a try anyway. I feel like I have a better grasp of a story with traditional books and I like being able to flip back to a certain page if I want, without having to scroll or deal with a touch screen.

edit: Nope, no Viking woman book at my library! Oh well.

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman sounds pretty interesting! I'll have to see if they have it at my library. Also, I've been wanting to read the Iron Druid Chronicles but they only have t..."

I'm reading The Far Traveler for my book club, and I have to say that the book is a disappointment so far. It's supposed to be about this amazing Viking woman named Gudrid who sailed all the way to the New World and such, but I'm over halfway through with it, and I haven't learned very much about her. Instead, I've learned about archeology and Viking culture and various Icelandic sagas. I mean, that stuff is interesting, but I want to know about Gudrid, not which type of turf is best for building a Viking-style turf house, or how many sheep Erik the Red might have owned.

Finished tonight. So very tired after unexpected happenings yesterday and today. Reader's Digest Condensed version of what happened.....hubby ended up with emergency gall bladder surgery, no symptoms previous to ones he presented yesterday. Surgery today at 11:30, and he's already home. Will figure out my next book tomorrow and post it here. For now, gonna go and try get some sleep next to my honey.

Just finished my 8th and 9th book now going to find my 10th and 11th book

Gayle wrote: "Reader's Digest Condensed version of what happened.....hubby ended up with emergency gall bladder surgery, no symptoms previous to ones he presented yesterday. Surgery today at 11:30, and he's already home. "

Oh no! Hoping for a quick and complete recovery for him!

Gayle wrote: "...hubby ended up with emergency gall bladder surgery, no symptoms previous to ones he presented yesterday..."

Remember to take care of yourself, too, Gayle Hope he is feeling better soon.

Good luck to you both Gayle. A friend of mine went through the same thing recently and got through it fairly well. Hope your husband recovers as quickly.

I'm really impressed with how quickly you lot are getting through your books. I've only just finished my 3rd book of the year. (The Children of Men by PD James)

Good Morning A-Team! 3 days for the read-a-thon and counting!

Here's the daily update:

TEAM A:360
TEAM B:413
TEAM C:417
TEAM D:341

@ Gayle
Hoping he can recover quickly with no complications. Get some rest, both of you!

@ Eumachia
Some of us have more free time to devote to reading, and some have much busier lives. And we all read at different speeds, too. Every book counts, though. Congrats on finishing book 3! :-D

I finished and started reading !

"Mandy wrote: "I'm about to start another online book that was written serially, but I don't have a page count for it - it is 83 chapters long..."

Mandy: Responded in #616 above. If you don't have a page count for the whole book yet, maybe you do for the first chapter...and then we'll just multiply times 83? (Since they are coming to you chapter by chapter.)

I am reading

Mary wrote: "ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Sometimes I like to read a few books at once if they are each from a different genre."


I LOVED Anna Dressed in Blood! What do you think so far?

Ashley wrote: "Mary wrote: "ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Sometimes I like to read a few books at once if they are each from a different genre."


I LOVED Anna Dressed in Blood! What do you think so far?"

I like it! It's very eery. I'm only a handful of chapters into it, as I'd been focusing on another book, but I can devote more time to it now.

I just finished my 6th book which was a solid read. I can always count on Judith McNaught to deliver. I'm thinking about starting but I am scared because it is the last book in the series. I don't want to be disappointed and I don't want the series to end!

I finally got my sched for next week, so I think I will do 4 x 6 and like 600 pages? My time zone is PST

Morning Team!!!

Here's the daily updates

TEAM A:380
TEAM B:422
TEAM C:427
TEAM D:353

Sashana wrote: "I just finished my 6th book which was a solid read. I can always count on Judith McNaught to deliver. I'm thinking about starting but I a..."

Ditto about Boundless. I'm really nervous about it.

In the rush of leaving the house this morning I forgot to bring my copy from ... Now I have to wait till around 9PM to read it D'Oh

*bangs head*

Stephanie wrote: "I finally got my sched for next week, so I think I will do 4 x 6 and like 600 pages? My time zone is PST"

Adding you now, Stephanie!

Sonia wrote: "In the rush of leaving the house this morning I forgot to bring my copy from ... Now I have to wait till around 9PM to read it D'Oh

*bangs head*"

Ick. Sorry.

Mary wrote: "Ick. Sorry. "

Well... I'm trying to see things from the bright side... I can listening to instead. I still have 4 hours left, and I'm liking the book, but it has me conflicted between what I am feeling and what I should be feeling.

Sonia wrote: "Mary wrote: "Ick. Sorry. "

Well... I'm trying to see things from the bright side... I can listening to instead. I still have 4 hours left, and I'm..."

If you read the responses to the DQs on our group discussion of the book (AFTER you finish reading - don't spoil yourself), you'll see we all felt that way. It definitely messes with your emotions.

Mary wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Mary wrote: "Ick. Sorry. "

Well... I'm trying to see things from the bright side... I can listening to instead. I still have 4 hours..."

I'm trying to avoid the group discussion because I know I won't resist to the spoiler factor :)

Finished reading and i'm in the middle

I finished and I'm starting ! According to Goodreads, it has 172 pages so hopefully they'll let it count!

172 pages = legit, Suzanne! You're fine.

I've been thinking of (eventually) starting the Sookie Stackhouse series, but I don't like True Blood. Are they anything alike? I tend to like my urban fantasy with some romance, but not enough to overpower the story. Are the Sookie novels more PNR than urban fantasy?

Mary wrote: "172 pages = legit, Suzanne! You're fine.

I've been thinking of (eventually) starting the Sookie Stackhouse series, but I don't like True Blood. Are they anything alike? I tend to like my urban fa..."

No, they aren't. First book is closer to True Blood's first season, with a few plot differences, the next ones, they are NOTHING ALIKE.

They have plenty of smutty scenes, but Sookie has a lot of personality, not like the one on the TV series.

I'm planning on re-read the series this year, if you want to buddy read, let me know.

OH, I forgot, the audio version is quite good, if you have the chance, go for it.

:o)

Sonia wrote: "In the rush of leaving the house this morning I forgot to bring my copy from ... Now I have to wait till around 9PM to read it D'Oh

*bangs head*"

I will be starting that one today also....

Enjoy ...this is a re read for me... i read it 20 years ago and at the time was one of my favorite stories...hope it still is...

Finished my 7th book... at some point will need to re read it....i didnt enjoy it as much as I had thought...