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message 701: by Sara (new)

Sara | 860 comments Finished Magic in the Shadows (Allie Beckstrom, #3) by Devon Monk . The antics of Stone the Toilet Whisperer were my favorite part of the book. I am now starting No Place Like Home (InCryptid, #0.3) by Seanan McGuire .


message 702: by Alisa (new)

Alisa I started Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. Tuck today. I have a question about something he says. He's talking about other famous vampire slayers. Here's the quote:

"There are a few proclaimed vampire slayers & they range all kinds. Anita out in St. Louis, but she as a lot of stuff going on, not just vampire executions. Cat & Bones run their crew killing vampires and they do a fine job of it. I hear whispers about the Blue Woman now and again, but it's hard to pull fact from the fiction on that one. There some folks in Calif, in LA & a small town east of it, who do mostly vampire slaying, but I haven't met them yet. The black guy & old man combo who roam around doing nothing but vampires. From what I hear they have a personal stake in it, so to speak. Sam and Dean will tussle with a vampire, but usually they are chasing down demons."

So my question is? Who is the Blue Woman and who are the black guy & old man? I know who all the others are but not those two.


message 703: by Sandra, Need more time to Read!! (new)

Sandra | 4734 comments No idea Alisa :(

Just started Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake, #11) by Kerrelyn Sparks and its going really well.


message 704: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Alisa wrote: "So my question is? Who is the Blue Woman and who are the black guy & old man? I know who all the others are but not those two."

I wasn't sure either when I read it. But I did love how he had a shout out to all those fictional characters.


message 705: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) Finished One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost - was expecting more from Cat and Bones's reunion.

Mow listening to Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, #3) by Jim Butcher


message 706: by Sara (new)

Sara | 860 comments Alisa,

I'm not sure if it's correct but the first character to come to mind for the black man would be Blade. Didn't he have an old man helping him in the movies? I searched the internet and the Blue woman is Sonja Blue from Sunglasses After Dark by Nancy Collins.


message 707: by Sara (new)

Sara | 860 comments I finished No Place Like Home (InCryptid, #0.3) by Seanan McGuire . Hail the Priestess of Unexpected Violence! I am starting Magic on the Storm (Allie Beckstrom, #4) by Devon Monk .


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) finished Shadowlands (Shadowlands, #1) by Kate Brian . it was actually really good. I ended up rating it 4 stars.

now im thinking of starting Touch of Power (Healer, #1) by Maria V. Snyder , looks good.


message 709: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Sara wrote: "Alisa,

I'm not sure if it's correct but the first character to come to mind for the black man would be Blade. Didn't he have an old man helping him in the movies? I searched the internet and the ..."




I've never seen Blade so I'm not sure but someone else also came up w/the same Blue Woman reference. I swear things like that will totally distract me in books. Thx for helping me get back to reading & not googling like an idiot. LOL


message 710: by Alisa (new)

Alisa I'm reading three books right now. All three are good so far. Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. Tuck Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey Raziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas


I also recently finished Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill I want to read more in the series but it's ridiculously expensive (12.99 for an ebook that was written 3-4 years ago. I think not). So this will be on hold until I can find them at the library.


message 711: by Karena (new)

Karena (karenafagan) I actually finally started the Chicagoland Vampire series and I am just starting book 3 Twice Bitten. I am really enjoying it so far.


message 712: by Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds (new)

Dawn (dawnv) | 4058 comments Alisa wrote: "I'm reading three books right now. All three are good so far. Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. TuckSandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard KadreyRaziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas


I also recently finished [bookcove..."


Regarding Chicagoland Vampires I am in total agreement
While I think it is an interesting series I do not think it is interesting enough for me to pay the kind of money they ask for.

How is Sandman Slim? That is another one that has been on my shelf for ages.


message 713: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Dawn wrote: "Alisa wrote: "I'm reading three books right now. All three are good so far. Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. TuckSandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard KadreyRaziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas


I also recently fini..."



I actually just picked up Sandman Slim on one of those daily deal things (I swear 99 cents & 1.99 books are going see me to the poorhouse). I'm only about 25% in but I like it so far. The story is a unique plot line and the author's writing style is a little different.


message 714: by Sandi (last edited May 23, 2013 06:27PM) (new)

Sandi (grannie_4_7) | 4 comments I started reading Silver by Rhiannon Held, a couple of days ago. I made the mistake of reading the sample and could not stop. I HAD to have the book right then and HAD to keep reading. I'm 64% of the way through and really loving it.Rhiannon Held


message 715: by Mike (new)

Mike | 353 comments Alisa wrote: "I started Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. Tucktoday. I have a question about something he says. He's talking about other famous vampire slayers. Here's the quote:

"There are a few proclaimed ..."


The blue lady is Sonja Blue and the other reference is Blade and Whistler from Marvel comics. James Tuck is a huge comic nerd,we discuss comics a lot.


message 716: by Mike (new)

Mike | 353 comments Finished The Queen Is Dead (The Immortal Empire, #2) by Kate Locke and Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson, #3) by Darynda Jones . Just started Night Myst (Indigo Court, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn .


message 717: by Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds (new)

Dawn (dawnv) | 4058 comments I like the Charlie Davidson series, imo it is one of the underrated ones.

Question does anyone know how many books will be in the series?


message 718: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Mike wrote: "Alisa wrote: "I started Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. Tucktoday. I have a question about something he says. He's talking about other famous vampire slayers. Here's the quote:

"There are a f..."



I KNEW you would know the answer to that! Thank you.


message 719: by Sara (new)

Sara | 860 comments Finished The Mane Attraction (Pride, #3) by Shelly Laurenston . The hillbilly/redneck angle was a little over the top but I laughed out loud several times. I am almost finished with Magic on the Storm (Allie Beckstrom, #4) by Devon Monk and I am really enjoying it.


message 720: by Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds (new)

Dawn (dawnv) | 4058 comments Finished Angelology (Angelology, #1) by Danielle Trussoni has anyone read the second book?


Now reading Fate's Edge (The Edge, #3) by Ilona Andrews


message 721: by Judith (new)

Judith Post | 130 comments Alisa wrote: "I'm reading three books right now. All three are good so far. Blood and Bullets (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter #1) by James R. TuckSandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard KadreyRaziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas


I also recently finished [bookcove..."


Okay, I'm jealous. I'm lucky to read one book at a time, and you're reading THREE? Arghhh!


message 722: by Alisa (new)

Alisa @Judith.....I normally only read one too but I forgot my book one day so I started one at work. Then my eyes started hurting so I had to take a paperback break & go to my kindle. See not impressive at all. Me just being a hot mess. lol


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) stayed up super late last night reading Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder it was SOOOO good!! loved it!! (which I said like 30 times in my review, lol)

now thinking of reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher


message 724: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "stayed up super late last night reading Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder it was SOOOO good!! loved it!! (which I said like 30 times in my review, lol)

now thinking of reading [bookcover:Thirtee..."


I really liked Thirteen Reasons Why. It isn't an easy book to read and it will stick with you. If you like audios try to go that route, it was fantastic that way and fit how the book was written.


message 725: by ♥ Ashleigh ♥ (last edited May 25, 2013 10:05PM) (new)

♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Darcy wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "stayed up super late last night reading Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder it was SOOOO good!! loved it!! (which I said like 30 times in my review, lol)

now thinking of read..."



mmmmm that's why I put think of reading it, lol. I really want to read it just not sure if I should read it right now.

i'v only listened to an audio once - for Magic Bites - I was a fan, maybe because I already had set ideas for the characters in my head and the audio was a bit different...?? who knows. but if I can get my hands on a audio for this book i'll deff give it a go!!


message 726: by Alisa (last edited May 26, 2013 10:34AM) (new)

Alisa Darcy wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "stayed up super late last night reading Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder it was SOOOO good!! loved it!! (which I said like 30 times in my review, lol)

now thinking of read..."



I don't typically read YA but 13 reasons sounds really good. Is is super teen-ish or does it reach out to a broader audience?


message 727: by Alisa (new)

Alisa I finished Raziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas and liked it a lot. Looking forward to the next in the series. Continuing on with Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey I'm about half way & enjoying it. I really like the concept of the story line.


message 728: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Alisa wrote: "I don't typically read YA but 13 reasons sounds really good. Is is super teen-ish or does it reach out to a broader audience?"

It isn't that teen-ish. Yes, there is a theme of how people treat others, but it is just as relevant at any age.


message 729: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Darcy wrote: "Alisa wrote: "I don't typically read YA but 13 reasons sounds really good. Is is super teen-ish or does it reach out to a broader audience?"

It isn't that teen-ish. Yes, there is a theme of how p..."


Thx-- I have some audio credits I need to use. I think I'll pick this up on audio.


message 730: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Alisa wrote: "Thx-- I have some audio credits I need to use. I think I'll pick this up on audio."

Let me know what you think of it.


Thethriftybooklady  (readingdiva8511) | 109 comments I am reading Preying For Mercy (Mercedes Thompson, #1-3) by Patricia Briggs it is the first 3 books in one. I'm really excited that I'm finally getting to read them. I'm already more than halfway thru the first story and I just got it yesterday from the library. I'm loving it.


message 732: by Sara (last edited May 26, 2013 07:04PM) (new)

Sara | 860 comments Finished Magic on the Hunt (Allie Beckstrom, #6) by Devon Monk and I am starting Magic on the Line (Allie Beckstrom, #7) by Devon Monk . I'm really enjoying the development of Shame & Terric's bond and the mystery of whether Daniel Beckstrom is a good guy or a bad guy.


message 733: by Sandra, Need more time to Read!! (new)

Sandra | 4734 comments Reading The Darkest Kiss (Riley Jenson Guardian, #6) by Keri Arthur and really enjoying it ;)


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) well I finished two books Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher which took me a bit to get into. and not as..... good (isn't the word im looking for...) as I excepted, do u get me?? though hearing Hannah's story though clay was incredible.
and Hostage  by Karen Tayleur which was really good in a strange messed up way.
I ended up rating both books 3 stars.
if you read one I would recommend giving the other one a go.

someone told me that thirteen reasons why is best experienced through Audio, and though I haven't had that chance (yet) i would have to agree with them, just the way its written out I can just see how much more impact it would have on the... listener.


message 736: by ♥ Ashleigh ♥ (last edited May 26, 2013 11:48PM) (new)

♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Alisa wrote: "Darcy wrote: "I don't typically read YA but 13 reasons sounds really good. Is is super teen-ish or does it reach out to a broader audience? "

ahhh its hard to explain, though I wouldn't call it childish. the writing is pretty incredible, and I don't mean in the way that it had no grammar's - I wouldn't know im a terrible speller and all that, lol. but just the way Hannah - the girl - explained things was... intense
though I would highly recommend you listen to it on Audio (which darcy recommended to me) - im personally not a big audio person but this book is written perfectly for audio. I believe it will have a lot more impact if you actually get to listen to the girl tell her story.


message 737: by Judith (new)

Judith Post | 130 comments Alisa wrote: "@Judith.....I normally only read one too but I forgot my book one day so I started one at work. Then my eyes started hurting so I had to take a paperback break & go to my kindle. See not impressi..."

Hot mess or not, you had three books going at the same time:) Hooray!


message 738: by Sara (last edited May 28, 2013 07:10PM) (new)

Sara | 860 comments I finished the rest of the Allie Beckstrom series. Loved it and I am eagerly waiting for Shame & Terric's book that comes out later this year. I'm starting Angel's Ink (The Asylum's Tales, #1) by Jocelynn Drake .


message 739: by Sandra, Need more time to Read!! (new)

Sandra | 4734 comments Currently reading Daryk Hunter (Daryk World, #1) by Denise A. Agnew


message 740: by Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds (new)

Dawn (dawnv) | 4058 comments Now reading The Prophet (Graveyard Queen, #3) by Amanda Stevens Crystal Gardens (Ladies of Lantern Street, #1) by Amanda Quick Changeling Moon (Changeling, #1) by Dani Harper


message 741: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) Dedicating the month of June to my Requested Reviews, so right now I am reading My Immortal by Anastasia Dangerfield ..will update on the books I'm reviewing and I get through them.


message 742: by Jacy (new)

Jacy (jazabell) | 214 comments So I've been trying to read American Gods by Neil Gaiman for quite a while now. While i like the story, it's just really easy to put down and walk away from. Since I'm over halfway through and it's getting better I want to finish it, but I have feeling it's going to take me a long time. I've been supplementing my reading and am currently a few chapters from finishing Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare and will be starting Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris .


message 743: by Judith (new)

Judith Post | 130 comments Uh-oh, I'm liking American Gods so far, but I'm still in the set-up part. I'm a slow reader, as is. Might be at this a while.


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) I attempted and failed to read Notorious Nineteen (Stephanie Plum, #19) by Janet Evanovich I just cant seem to get into it.
now im reading Ice Forged by Gail Z. Martin how wicked is the cover? anyways so far its not to bad, not great but im not dying of boredom


message 745: by Judith (new)

Judith Post | 130 comments I fizzled on Janet Evanovich, too. Her books became too much the same, for me.


message 746: by Mike (new)

Mike | 353 comments Maybe give her new series a try. The short story Pros and Cons A Short Story (O'Hare and Fox, #0.5) by Janet Evanovich was pretty good.


message 747: by Judith (new)

Judith Post | 130 comments I tried the first book in her new paranormal series. Great characters, but same type of humor. Still pretty close to her usual style.


message 748: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Judith wrote: "I tried the first book in her new paranormal series. Great characters, but same type of humor. Still pretty close to her usual style."


I liked the paranormal series also. I've read both of them that are out. Will continue to read it. It's a fun read.


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Judith wrote: "I fizzled on Janet Evanovich, too. Her books became too much the same, for me."

its a shame cause I absolutely adored her series until just now. sigh. maybe in a few years time I can give it another go.


message 750: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) Finished up My Immortal by Anastasia Dangerfield it's a must read, now reading Storm Dancer by Rayne Hall skimmed over reviews on it, and it's gotten some pretty high reviews.


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