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5 books into the Dragon Riders of Pern Series by Anne McCaffrey
I just finished reading
i'm really enjoying this series a little darker then im use to
Crystal wrote: "I just finished reading i'm really enjoying this series a little darker then im use to"I love that series because it is so dark. I wouldn't want every book I read to be dark but it's a nice change. I can't wait for the next in this series.
Speaking of dark I just finished
Loved it. Lot's of stuff happens in this book. None of it good for the MC's. Also recently finished
and really enjoyed it. I don't read a lot of historical pnr/uf but I really like this series.
well I finished
and although I hated Christy I loved the book. Another great installment of the Mercy Thompson series. Now I'm about to read
because I've heard a lot of good things about it and scored the book for 99 cents at a thrift store.
Alisa wrote: "Speaking of dark I just finished Loved it. Lot's of stuff happens in this book. None of it good for the MC's."Help me out Alisa? MC's? I'm a full novel and maybe a couple shorts behind, but I'm thinking this may finally win the read-reread contest I have every time I end one series and look for another. This is one of my favorite PNR/ erotica type series. I was really excited to see the next short story will be ALL AYRS!! Oh my GAWD he's my favorite character in the series! I don't get Chaz at all, he's a puppy to piddle on the wealthy, mature yet super hot man's carpet. I've been his lapdog since the first paragraph about him!!
Angie wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Speaking of dark I just finished Loved it. Lot's of stuff happens in this book. None of it good for the MC's."Help me out Alisa? MC's? I'm a f..."
MC's are Main Characters. You must get caught up. This book is HUGE. You really need to read both Willow and Kale's novellas before you read this.
-Willow and
--Kale. And then of course be caught up on the last main book. I too love Arys. Although I felt guilty about that the first few books cuz he was so bad. :) I saw that novella of his too. I preordered that baby the second I saw it. The end of this new book is told from his point of view. Can't wait to hear what you think about this book. It's not too often I come across another fan of this series.
I just finished reading "Betrayed book 2: Road to Redemption" which is book 6 in the Law of the Lycans series by Nicky Charles. I like this series because the authors links all of the books together by showing the relationships between the character but still making each able to stand alone.
Darcy wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Currently listening to 
- hope Eugenie finally comes to her senses but I'm not holding my breath. Reading [bookcover:How to Marry a Millionaire Vamp..."
I have been thinking about buying the Dark Swan four book e-book bundle from B&N but have postponed it because I know a lot of people were so disappointed in the last book/ending.
Just finished
a different supe mix to the usual Keri Arthur mix. This one is Fae, Dragons, Ogres, Trolls etc. Liked the characters & the plot and want to read more, however, did feel a little underdone or perhaps a bit like her early work.
Tina wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Currently listening to - hope Eugenie finally comes to her senses but I'm not holding my breath. I have been thinking about buying the Dark Swan four book e-book bundle from B&N but have postponed it because I know a lot of people were so disappointed in the last book/ending. "
I wasn't as bothered by the ending as many readers. First, I wasn't that attached to Eugenie's character and second, I understood the reasoning behind her decisions.
Have you read KMM's Fever series? If so, then you will probably enjoy this one. There are many similarities.
Tina wrote: "I have been thinking about buying the Dark Swan four book e-book bundle from B&N but have postponed it because I know a lot of people were so disappointed in the last book/ending."If you can get a good deal and have been wanting to try them, they are worth reading, especially if you know about the disappointing ending. Sometimes if you have lower expectations going in it is better.
Finished
and
. While I'm waiting to get my hands on the next book in that series, I read
and
(which was just so-so).Just started
last night, about 6-7 chapters in and liking it so far. Also reading
during my lunch hour.
Alisa wrote: "Angie wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Speaking of dark I just finished Loved it. Lot's of stuff happens in this book. None of it good for the MC's."Help me out Alisa?..."
I preordered Arys book as soon as I was finished with the newsletter she sent out too! I'm so excited, and I always try to read the short stories along with the books, in the right order. I have a little OCD when it comes to missing parts of the series just because I didn't read the shorts. Been there, done that too many times!! I don't care for Kale at all, he's too creepy for my tastes, but that makes me want to read his book even more, to find out WHY he's creepy. I kinda don't get the inclusion of Willow at this point, but again, it makes me want to read his story even more, to find out if he plays a bigger part in the picture than I realize.
Andrea wrote: "I just finished reading "Betrayed book 2: Road to Redemption" which is book 6 in the Law of the Lycans series by Nicky Charles. I like this series because the authors links all of the books togeth..."WHAT??? It's been quite a while since I read the first few, and knew there had to be more in the future, but SIX?? Sheesh! I'm so out of touch on this series too!! And aren't they the ones that when they shift between wolf and human, the human is dressed in exactly the same clothes as when they shifted to wolf? That always drove me a little crazy, but was a very small annoyance.
@Angie......Willow's role is pretty big. You'll understand when you read his novella.
Finally about to start
Qhuinn and Blay squee
Finished
and really, really enjoyed it. You get alternating viewpoints in third person so that took some adjustment on my part since I'm so used to the first person narrative, but the story sucked me in pretty quickly. It's like a cross between Ocean's Eleven and Constantine, bit of a noir feeling to all of it. It has next to no romance so it's pretty straight up hard nosed UF. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Over the weekend I read
and
. Now I'm in the mood for something light and funny so I'm reading
.
Gave up on the book I was reading and now reading
and so far really like it.
Erica wrote: "Gave up on the book I was reading and now reading and so far really like it."I'm starting that one on audio.
Finished
- my first Charlaine Harris book and I enjoyed her writing. I haven't read many cozy-mysteries so this was a surprisingly enjoyable listen. I loved the heroine and will continue with the series.
I finished
which I liked. Just a bit of the paranormal in it but book two it takes off
I really liked the second one. All the paranormal stuff starts coming together in book it.I'm listening to
on audio. It's just meh so far for me. I don't know why but it's just not holding my attention. Since I just bought all those Sandman Slim books on sale I think I will switch to
Been a while since I've posted in this thread...here's what I've been reading...
- an excellent book - I highly recommend it to any science fiction fans
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- The first two volumes were excellent. I really enjoyed Cap as a father and wish we could have more scenes of Steve and Ian interacting. The third was okay.
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- Not a Scarlet Witch or Kang fan but I've been enjoying the storyline.
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- I'm loving this series - it's simply fun and the kids are adorable.
- I bought this for the start of the FF replacements story. Scott Lang and Medusa are some of my favorite characters so this was a must buy for me.
was okay.I also read
and
- highly recommended for any comic book fans.I'm currently reading
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Sara wrote: "Been a while since I've posted in this thread...here's what I've been reading... - an excellent book - I highly recommend it to any science fiction fans[bookcover:Ca..."
I love Saga, and Jason Aaron is brilliant in just about everything he writes. I generally stay away from books like Cap and FF, though Uncanny Avengers has been ok. Do you read any independent books? I can recommend Rachel Rising and The Sixth Gun. Also did you read the second Velveteen on ebook?
Rachel Rising is on my list of things to read - I love Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise and Echo so I'm sure I'll like this one too. I haven't read the Sixth Gun yet either. I read comics from all the companies. Lately it seems I'm reading more from the smaller companies. DC and Marvel, especially DC, have been very "meh" for me the past few years. Marvel has a few titles I'm loving but it's the smaller companies that are producing the titles that knock it out of the park.
I "read" the second Velveteen via audiobook. I couldn't find an ebook copy.
New here so this is my first post--not counting the introduction one.I am reading two books.
One is "Dawn"s Early Light" by Pip Ballantine, Tee Morris. It's the third Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences book. Steampunk with spies.
An interesting take on things. Especially with one of the hero's new car. It's streamlined, low and steam powered with a couple of rows of seats and makes a noise like chitty chitty bang bang.
And the other one is "Kris Longknife Defender". Number 11 in a space opera series for those who don't know. This one is a bit different and gets more into the opera.
Glad you're posting L. nice to get more people's ideas and favs :)I've read the 1st Ministry book
liked the story but thought the characters were a bit heavy handed. Does the series improve?
Sara wrote: "Rachel Rising is on my list of things to read - I love Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise and Echo so I'm sure I'll like this one too. I haven't read the Sixth Gun yet either. I read comics fr..."
I agree with you about the smaller press books being better, especially lately. And it sounds like I'll have to get the audio for Velveteen.
Sandra wrote: "Glad you're posting L. nice to get more people's ideas and favs :)I've read the 1st Ministry book
liked the story but thought the characters were a bit heavy ha..."I've read and enjoyed all three books in the Ministry series. To me, the books are in the spirit of an Indiana Jones movie crossed with the original British Avengers tv series. It's meant to be mad cap fun.
This past week I've finished
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and
.I'm current reading
, a historical mystery.
Veronica wrote: "To me, the books are in the spirit of an Indiana Jones movie crossed with the original British Avengers tv series. It's meant to be mad cap fun."Well, I grew up watching Mrs Peel & John Steed, and they were never stodgy. I quite liked the story, just felt the characterisations let it down a little.
I finished
. I'm reading
and about to start
and
Finished
- it was OK but was expecting more from Orpheus's book.
That's the one I'm up to Lauren, its probably about time I read it :)
Sandra wrote: "That's the one I'm up to Lauren, its probably about time I read it :)"I'm really enjoying the overall story arc and the lead into the next book has me wanting to read it sooner rather than later.
Not sure if they have improved for what you say you like, Sandra. I kinda of like the characters the way they are. But Books is not who he seemed to be in the first book, a couple of big surprises in that area. Over all I think the books are a good sample of steampunk. And an action serious. But obviously we all have our own tastes. I haven't read most of the books that are getting listed here, at least in the last few days.
No worries L.E. I'll get to the next one in the series sometime :)
Since I am new here I thought I might add some books I have read recently, so you may get more of an idea of what I read and like. Those include the Writer's of the Future anthology V30. Some different stories in this one and color illustrations in the back of the book. Their new executive editor has different tastes than the Late K D Wentworth--and I mean different not better.
I also recently finished, "The Misfortune Cookie" by Laura Resnick. My take on that is it is a more light hearted Urban Fantasy series with romance in the mix. I love the scene where the MC has a discussion about her boyfriend not calling- which is all I will say about it so as not to add a huge spoiler.
And there was "The Grendel Affair" by Lisa Shearin. Yes, that Grendel. This series isn't quiet as good as Shearin's fantasy series, but still worth reading. I reviewed it on my blog.
L.E. wrote: "I also recently finished, "The Misfortune Cookie" by Laura Resnick. My take on that is it is a more light hearted Urban Fantasy series with romance in the mix. I love the scene where the MC has a discussion about her boyfriend not calling- which is all I will say about it so as not to add a huge spoiler. And there was "The Grendel Affair" by Lisa Shearin. Yes, that Grendel. This series isn't quiet as good as Shearin's fantasy series, but still worth reading. I reviewed it on my blog.
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Hi, L.E. I enjoy the Esther Diamond series too and agree with you that it's more of a light, humorous urban fantasy. I'm only up to
so I haven't gotten to the scene you mention. I hope get caught up with the series soon.I've also read The Grendel Affair and would consider that a light urban fantasy as well. I've not read the fantasy series by the same author so I can't compare.
I finished
and liked it. I'm still working on
. It's okay but it hasn't really hooked me in yet. So I've put that aside for a bit while I read
.
Finished
and, since we just talking about it, I started
.
Lisarenee, what did you think of Chained by Night? I've been procrastinating about preordering it :)
I really liked it. I think it was better than the first. I was reading it and found myself thinking, "Those darn pesky humans." and started cracking up as I realized what I'd just thought. lol Actually humans play a very small roll in this book. It's mostly dealing with the vampire origins and the demon who spawned them. There is a trial that the Moonbound clan chief decided to participate in to save his son, a son who has yet to be born or conceived. I keep wondering if this series will eventually branch out to her others.
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