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[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

You both did excellently!!!!!!!!

[LastBreath]

Sara wrote: "Today was the free day of the library book sale.

The libraries around the world must have all banded together and announced their big sale!

[Brenda]

We'll shoot I always miss those.

[Alisa]

@Sara....you're quoting the Lego movie? I loved the part where the girl leaves the nice Lego boy for Batman & says "I have to go with him. He's dark & broody.". That made me LOL.

[Sara]

I loved the Lego movie. I'm always singing the "Everything is Awesome" song. Loves of favorite parts but three that stand out: Batman is a musical artist - "I'm an orphan", Batman's "first time!" after throwing a dozen or so batarangs, and Superman's "I super-hate you right now" to Green Lantern.

[Alisa]

Sara wrote: "I loved the Lego movie. I'm always singing the "Everything is Awesome" song. Loves of favorite parts but three that stand out: Batman is a musical artist - "I'm an orphan", Batman's "first time!..."

There were lot's of really funny lines in it. My kids kept shushing me on the stuff that went over their heads. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

[Sara]

I know! I think I laughed more than my nieces!

[LastBreath]

Is anyone else having problems receiving their notifications?

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Not that I've noticed LastBreath, but I've been out all day and I've only just logged on. How long are you missing?

[LastBreath]

From this group, nearly 5 days worth. A moderator from another group said she was having problems last week. It's kind of been the general consensus thru the group. I might need to email the GR team :(

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Check the Feedback Group first, there could be a thread about it.

Notifications have been buggy over the last 18 mths or so, on and off, but I hadn't heard of any lately, so just assumed all was good.

[LastBreath]

Cool cheers for that :-)

[Raymond]

Pest On The Run by Gerry Burke – Book Review
Reviewed by Raymond Mathiesen
4.5 out of 5 stars


Big trouble and light hearted investigations…

A beautiful stage show star, come whore house madam, is suddenly foully murdered, despite her apparent gangster protection. A disgruntled Japanese business tycoon hires a hit man to assassinate Australia’s Prime Minister. An unbeatable game show contestant takes a recreational bungee-jump, only to have her rope break in what her friend thinks is dubious circumstances. Enter the low-life world of Paddy Pest, sometimes Private Investigator and sometimes secret agent for Australia’s spy bureau ASIO. Pest is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, though is very frequently an international traveler. He is a master of dubious disguises, and often manages to solve the case despite his shortcomings. Here is a world where virtually everybody has a rancorous underbelly, and where murder is a common life event, but where good will eventually win out (even if by fluke). These humorous short stories will beguile you, entertain you and make you chuckle. Gerry Burke’s Pest On The Run: More Humorous Short Stories From The Paddy Pest Chronicles (iUniverse, c2012) is ideal for the lover of crime and murder mystery tales, but will also suit busy people looking for a witty amusement to fill a free hour or two.

http://goo.gl/pfzodA Pest On The Run (Book ed.)
http://goo.gl/PJDHzw Pest On The Run (Kindle ed.)
http://goo.gl/rxzUnD Gerry Burke’s Facebook Author Page
http://goo.gl/QisYTm Gerry Burke’s Web Site

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[Sara]

I've finished , , , and

[Darcy]

Sara wrote: "I've finished , , , and "

How were those? I keep thinking about checking them out, as I like her writing as Shiloh Walker.

[Sara]

I really enjoyed the series. Kit may be the only urban fantasy heroine more broken than Chess from Downside Ghosts but she always struggles back onto her feet. The third book in the series had a plot twist behind the creation of the supernatural races that I didn't see coming.

[Darcy]

Sara wrote: "I really enjoyed the series. Kit may be the only urban fantasy heroine more broken than Chess from Downside Ghosts but she always struggles back onto her feet. The third book in the series had a..."

I'll have to check them out.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I've only read #1, got the next 2, really enjoyed the one I have gotten to. Now will have to pick up the prequel :)

[Mike]

I've heard some people say that the main character is too overly broken and that some of the violence against her is too graphic. Yea or nay?

[Sara]

Kit is broken but she gets back on her feet. The ending of the second book was a very traumatic experience for her and it would have been completely unrealistic if the third book started out with her being on her feet and ready to go. Throughout the third book she continues to make small steps on her way to recovery. As for the violence - I didn't think it was overly graphic. Kit has led a very hard life and she gets into several fights with supernaturals who use their claws and teeth but I think the critics would be referring to the end of the second book - without spoiling anything - the situation wasn't glamorized and we didn't get paragraphs of details. Mainly, we saw the aftermath and it focused on Kit's emotional state.

[Mike]

I think you are right about the critics and the second book being their problem. Thank you for giving me your take on it. I put more stock in your opinion over those of random reviews, and it has me leaning more toward buying this series. Thanks again.

[Sara]

You're welcome. I put off reading it for a while because I had heard similar thing but it's a very good series.

[Darcy]

Sara wrote: "You're welcome. I put off reading it for a while because I had heard similar thing but it's a very good series."

You've talked me into reading it, but won't get to it until sometime next month.

[Mike]

Finished and loved both. Started , , and . Couldn't decide what to read so we'll see which ones take.

[LastBreath]

Just finished Lenobia's Vow which I surprisingly enjoyed. Once I got to the end I realised it was book 2 in the 'A House of Night Novella' series. Next I'm working through Dragon's Oath and Ill Wind

[Sara]

Finished .

I loved this book - it's a combination of Greek mythology and a murder mystery.

[Mike]

That one has been sitting in my TBR pile. I should give it a try.

[Sara]

It's excellent. I started and did not want to stop until I had finished - and then I wanted the next book in the series asap. Unfortunately, it hasn't been published yet.

[Thethriftybooklady]

Wow I haven't posted in awhile. Anyway I read Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs and loved it of course. Then read The Fault in our stars because it looked good and it was. Now I'm reading Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeanine Frost and liking so far. I also wish that you could tag/link books on the tablet/smartphone version of Goodreads like you can on the computer.

[Sara]

Finished , re-read and

[Thethriftybooklady]

Finished and I liked it. Loved getting to know Mencheres better. And I seriously can't get enough of anything related to Cat and Bones.
Now I'm giving a chance because I saw that it was on one of our monthly things (can't remember which one) and it's been on my Kindle for awhile. It's kind of slow right now but i'm hoping it picks up soon. Seems to have the potential to be a really good series.

[Sara]

The first book is the weakest in the series but it improves with each installment. I really enjoy the series.

[LastBreath]

I just finished reading and I have to say - hell-to-the-muddah-fuggin-A! I seriously can't remember the last time I turned violent, while reading, if anyone made the mistake of interrupting me. It may not appeal to others, but for me, it's the most delectable lemon meringues, or all lemon meringues :)

[Thethriftybooklady]

Sara wrote: "The first book is the weakest in the series but it improves with each installment. I really enjoy the series."
Okay good to know. I'll try to stick it out then. Thanks.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I'm reading which is good but I'm finding slow going, so to lighten it up I'm also reading the fluffy At the beginning the main character reminds me of Queen Betsy.

[Mike]

Finished , , , and .

[Angie]

I'm having a deliema, I can't decide if I want to read Chloe Neill's YA books or read LKH's Merry Gentry series again in preparation for the new book on next Tuesday. Or something entirely different. I just finished the Chicagoland Vampire series for a second time, in prep for that new book in August, and I truly hate ending a series, even if I know it's not really done and another one is coming very soon. BAAAAHHHH!!! Sorry, I'll try to contain my emotions now ;-)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

LOL Angie!

[Angie]

I decided on the Chloe Neill YA books, so I'm reading Firespell right now. Well, looking for something to fix in a bunch of cookbooks in between reading it anyway.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I enjoyed Firespell :)

[Angie]

I'm at 40%, and though it's no Chicagoland Vampire novel, it's still really good. Top notch for a story about a 16 year old girl. Of course there's so many questions right now, I wouldn't be able to put it down even if I hated it!! ;-)

[LastBreath]

Making my way through Jennifer Esteps, Touch of Frost - Mythos Academy. I need to finish this before the end of the month for both the AOM and May Hello/Goodbye Challenge

[Thethriftybooklady]

I am having a hard time reading Spider's bite by Jennifer Estep I don't know why the plot seems good but I can't find myself really relating to Gin. Is the series worth fighting through the first book?

[Brenda]

Hey Erica the first of the book was hard for me too. But once I got into more I really enjoyed it.

[Angie]

I've found that true with many series. I may check out Jennifer Estep after I'm done with The Dark Elite and Merry Gentry reread and new book. I'd thought about checking her stuff out before but got distracted by the gazillion books I already have on my kindle. Whoever showed me how to look for free kindle books is an evil evil person! But at the same time I love her to death for pointing me to the light!!

[Brenda]

Lol! I have way too many free books on my kindle too!!

[Thethriftybooklady]

ok I'll keep pushing through it. And yeah the free books on kindle I love to hate too lol.

[Lauren]

Erica wrote: "I am having a hard time reading Spider's bite by Jennifer Estep I don't know why the plot seems good but I can't find myself really relating to Gin. Is the series worth fighting through the first b..."

I've read up to book #6 and have really enjoyed the series. I love Gin and company and the overall story arc is really good.

If you like audiobooks, I can recommend listening to it. Lauren Fortgang is an excellent narrator and she has become Gin for me. This may help if you are having trouble liking the character.

[Dawn, Desperately seeking new worlds]

Finished

Wild Wolf was very cute I loved the cubs and while I still don't love Graham I do see his point of view a little more clearly.

Monroe was just meh.

I noticed a pattern with me and male heroes...typically the top alpha in PNR their romances never quite live up to what my imagination...I am starting to think I have the problem.

[Darcy]

Dawn wrote: "Finished

Wild Wolf was very cute I loved the cubs and while I still don't love Graham I do see his point of view a little more clearly."

I thought the cubs were the highlight of the book.