Lara's Low Octane Alphabet

[Lara]

Complete!
By Authors' Last Name
Link to my shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

A Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/1/13
B Phoenix Rising by Philippa Ballantine 1/2/13
C Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 1/4/13
D The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson 1/4/13
E Demon Hunter and Baby by Anna Elliott 1/5/13
F Caught In The Act by Lori Foster 1/6/13
G When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen 1/6/13
H Death Angel by Linda Howard 1/6/13
I Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione 1/8/13
J A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James 1/8/13
K Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/10/13
L Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston 1/10/13
M The Duchess WarCourtney Milan 1/11/13
N Pyxis: The Discovery by K.C. Neal 1/12/13
O Enchanted No MoreRobin D. Owens 1/15/13
P The Barbarian Prince by Michelle M. Pillow 1/19/13
Q Splendid by Julia Quinn 1/20/13
R Seducer by Aubrey Ross 1/20/13
S The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan 1/22/13
T Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman 1/24/13
U Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger 1/26/13
V Firecracker by Charles R. Verhey 1/27/13
W Among Others by Jo Walton 1/29/13
X Alicia - The Awakening by Tianna Xander 2/2/13
Y Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young 2/5/13
Z The Shadow of the Windby Carlos Ruiz Zafón 3/9/13

[Kat]

Neither of you are alone, I'm opting for that one too!

[Lara]

With my new job this fall, I've learned I can't dedicate the same energy to reading as in the past. However, I'm committed to reading more than I should ;-)

[Snoozie Suzie]

Hurrah for the Low-ies

[Cherie]

I am joining you here too!

[Lara]

Yeah! I'm glad there will be bunch of us "regular achievers" :-)

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm going to do the low octane one too.

[Lara]

I've decided to go my authors' last name. I've already made a list of potential authors based on my existing ebook library. However, I'll probably end up buying one for X. At least I have an author in mind. :-)

[Lara]

First book read!

[[deleted user]]

Way to go Lara!

[Lara]

Thanks Helen and Judy!

Since my life is about the get busy again today, I figured I should get a strong start. :-)

I've also started on my B book, but it is longer than the one I originally planned as I couldn't find my first pick.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Whoohoo!

[Lara]

Thanks Rusalka!

[Lara]

Second book completed!

[Janice, Moderator]

Wow! You are knocking them off. Two down in two days. :)

[Lara]

I'm reading while I can. The semester starts next week and my reading slow down for a while.

[Lara]

I expect I'll get a lot read this month as a new release is coming out next week from a K author, and I want to read it for a challenge in another group as well. Sure, I could read a different K book when it comes to it, I signed up for too many challenges this month/quarter/year, so getting as much done now as possible is a good thing.

[Lara]

Woo hoo! I'm halfway done!

[Janice, Moderator]

Holy Smoke! Are you sure you didn't want to do the high octane? What are you going to do for 11 months?

[Lara]

Alphabets based on author names or book titles are about what I can handle. Also, I'm a member of a bunch of groups, so expect to have plenty of challenges to keep me occupied. Plus, I like the variety.

[Lara]

I finished my N book, and started on O. I may get through P and Q this month, as another group is reading a Q author. But, that is a reread, so I may read some books from another challenge instead and wait on the next letter. I haven't decided, but I seem to have a bunch of C and H authors I want to read.

[[deleted user]]

Blimy! That's motoring along at some rate. Are you going for an alphabet a month?!

[Lara]

Helen wrote: "Blimy! That's motoring along at some rate. Are you going for an alphabet a month?!"

Very funny! No, I signed up for too many this month and want to get through the year-long ones early. Otherwise, I might forget ;-)

[Pragya]

Lara!!! What are you? A reading machine? I need help with my TBR, I'm recruiting you right now before someone else snaps you up.

[Lara]

Pragya wrote: "Lara!!! What are you? A reading machine? I need help with my TBR, I'm recruiting you right now before someone else snaps you up."

Pragya, I stick my head in a book instead of the sand ;-). What's up with your TBR? Personally, I probably have more books on mine than I will likely read, and there are many I know I want to read (Amazon wish list, already own, etc.) that aren't on my GR list. It can make it hard to plan my challenge reading.

[Lara]

So, I'm debating waiting until Feb to continue. Some of the books I initially identified for the Toppler would fill P, Q and R. However, I'm not sure I can wait ;-)

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Holy hell! Look at you go! Looks like people should come raid some of these books for the Toppler too. Although I am judging books by their covers. Or more specifically the oiled man's torso on the cover ;)

I've nearly finished an A book...

[Lara]

Rusalka wrote: "Holy hell! Look at you go! Looks like people should come raid some of these books for the Toppler too. Although I am judging books by their covers. Or more specifically the oiled man's torso on the..."

They do nearly all have romance. I hadn't thought of how well they would fit the Toppler categories though. But, if people are wondering, I could figure it out.

[Lara]

Well, I broke down already and started up again.

[Lara]

Woo hoo! 8 books to go!

[Neenee]

WOW!!

[Lara]

Thanks Neenee! I've been trying to choose shorter books, so that makes it even easier.

[April]

Great job, Lara! I am only beginning by C book!

[Lara]

Thanks April! And no worries, it's all about enjoying ourselves, isn't it?

[Amanda]

Wow! You're doing great!

[Lara]

Thanks Amanda!

[Neenee]

You don't sleep?

[Lara]

Ha ha Neenee! Yes, I sleep, although I have been losing sleep due to reading in bed.

[Lara]

Thanks Judy! Of course, I have already started to slow my reading. And some of the books I've read weren't as good as I expected, so I didn't read them as closely and finished faster.

[Lara]

Okay, I've started to read Among Others by Jo Walton as my W book. It is also a group read for Feb. I should finish shortly before then. I'm not really sure what it is about yet, but it has gotten some great reviews.

[Lara]

Yeah, a book I really liked!

[jaxnsmom]

I am in awe of how many books you've read. Did you apply the "How to Win a Toppler" rules to your life??

[Janice, Moderator]

I think there will be a good discussion going for Among Others in Group Reads next month.

[Lara]

Jmom, I did decide to read shorter books. And DH is complaining I never talk to him ;-) So, maybe I am :-)

[Lara]

Hee hee!

@Janice, I was glad to see that the group is reading Among Others in Feb. I think I may have been the one who first nominated it, too. So, I had to make sure I read it :-)

[Lara]

Two more to go! I am looking forward to my next read, by Samantha Young. She's written quite a few and I have the first book in at least 3 of her series.

[Lara]

Woo Hoo! Only one left to go!

[Janice, Moderator]

Amazing job, Lara! It's only February and you'll be done.

[Lara]

That would be fabulous. I haven't finalized my final book, but think it will likely be Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Shadow Of The Wind as I already own it.

[Neenee]

Lara wrote: "Woo Hoo! Only one left to go!"

What???? I'm still stuck with the D!!