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May 2009 Reading Challenge
Yz wrote: "Delitealex,How did you like the Fever series? "
I loved it once I started one I really wanted to now what was happening next. I cant wait for dreamfever.
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2008 - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
2007 - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
2006 - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister
2005 - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et.al
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
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How did you like the Fever series? "
I loved it once I started one I really wanted to now what was happening next. I cant wait for dreamfever."
Same here...boy, that ending with the third book...I can't believe she ended it that way...LOL
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So far we have 36 participants.
Yz - 1 book done
Nichole
Shazzy - 2 books done
DarkHeart - 1 book done
Stav
Michelle - 4 books done
Kristen - 1 book done
LadyOzma
Ann - 2 books done
Lori - 3 books done
Jael
Brandy
Sarah
Angie
Annvelwis - 4 books done
Mitabird
Mel - 4 books done
Karen - 2 books done
Melinda - 3 books done
Barbara
Gail - 1 book done
Catherine - 5 books done
Terri
Valerie - 2 books done
Delitealex - 3 books done
Melody
colleen - 6 books done
The following have signed up since the last update.
Uniquely Moi - 2 books done
Mrsku - 2 books done
Jennie - 2 books done
Victoria - 1 book done
BJ Rose - 3 books done
Martina - 3 books done
Victoria - 3 books done
Lily
Ronelle
Group's Running Total: 60 books read.
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Next update will be May 11.
Happy reading, everyone!
Yz wrote: "Delitealex wrote: "Yz wrote: "Delitealex,How did you like the Fever series? "
I loved it once I started one I really wanted to now what was happening next. I cant wait for dreamfever."
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I know that ending surprised me to. I'm also trying to figure out Barrons.
Finished Wondrous Strange, which I LOVED. Anyone who loves the Wicked Lovely series would probably really dig this novel. 2009 -
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2007 - Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld
2006 - Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld
2005 - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
2004 - The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
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X-rated while PN doesn't really have a lot of romance. Mostly I think because Felix is still feeling really guilty about the act that caused him to accept the invite to become a vamp. He DID have a love interest, but he gave her up at the end of the book. As I said--I really think he has some serious guilt issues. Still, it was an interesting read, even if the the killer turned out to be someone I'd only kind of suspected, and who turned out to be totally and completely nuts.
Not sure what I'll read next--or when I'll have time to devote to it. Sigh, this taking 2 or 3 days days to read a book is a serious downer.
Well, off to bed and hope this headache eases up while I'm sleeping.
Kristen wrote: "Finished Wondrous Strange, which I LOVED. Anyone who loves the Wicked Lovely series would probably really dig this novel. Ooh, that's good to hear. Just finised up the Wicked Lovely series, and I've got Wondrous Strange in my challenge list as well. =)
Gail wrote: "I'm still considering my 2002-04 choices. I might try Circusex, that somebody else had on their list. It looked interesting, and is available as e-book (I hope). Most of the '04 books on other people's lists (where I was looking for suggestions), I've either already read, or they're by authors who usually don't work for me"Gail, I had that on my list. It's an interesting book no doubt about that. If you like M/M and want some suggestions, take a look at my M/M bookshelf. I have over 250 titles there. It's my favorite genre at the moment.
Karen, I really enjoy Lora Leigh's Breeds. Can't wait for Cabal and Jonah's stories.
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If you want to read more of Wrath and Beth, then you will love Lover Avenged. I think I fell in love with this couple all over again.
Yz wrote: "Karen,If you want to read more of Wrath and Beth, then you will love Lover Avenged. I think I fell in love with this couple all over again."
I hadn't realized how much I missed them, really, until Lover Avenged. It was a great tribute to them, and showed the emotional struggle they both deal with being King and "Queen"
09 Doomsday Can Wait TRADED FOR Blood Blade08 Mindhealer FINISHED
07 Wicked Lovely
06 Darkfever
05 The Society
04 Let the Right One In
03 Something from the Nightside
02 Sign for the Sacred or Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale
01Way of the Wolf
Mindhealer, 5th in the Watcher series by Lilith Saintcrow was pretty good. I liked it better than Cloudwatcher and Storm watcher (books 2 & 4). The main characters seemed to have depth and dimension and I was drawn to the drama. It also fleshed out a little more about the Witch/Watcher bond and some more insite into the question--who would want to be a Watcher.
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Martina's Update:Five down - good progress so far this month. :-)
2002 - Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007 - Heart Dance by Robin D. Owens
2008 - Heart Fate by Robin D. Owens
2009 - A Drop of Red (Vampire Babylon #4) by Chris Marie Green
Hey there! I see my mother posted links so you could see the costumey fun... I have an album now with her in it so you can see her if you like... But I'll have to post it later. Look for it later this weekend... I've a busy evening ahead of me... gotta pick hubster up at the airport tonight. Trying to get some housework done before hand...I'm here to report I've read my first book! The third Harry Dresden book! I'm doing horribly at my page count, but I did a mega catch up today and finished my 2001 book. I have to read 105 pages into book 4 and I haven't had the time to start. I'm hoping for some time tomorrow and of course over the next few days as I'm headed BACK to Baltimore. I'm not sure what my internet access is going to be like so I may not get to report in until Thursday... I leave Sunday...
Anyway... One down and eight to go! When I have a better update I'll post a real list. Now, off to my chiro! (Told you it is a busy evening!)
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4 completed:
2009 - The Mage (Sons of Destiny #8) by Jean Johnson
2008 - Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling #4) by Nalini Singh
2007 - Caressed by Ice (Psy-Changeling #5) by Nalini Singh
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2004 - Immortal Highlander (Highlanders #6) by Karen Marie Moning
2003 - Charming the Highlander #1 by Janet Chapman
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I have been so busy this month, I only got around to start a book for the challenge a few days ago. Also, I'm making a change to my list:2009 - Dream Warrior by Sherilyn Kenyon
2008 - One Silent Night by Sherilyn Kenyon
2007 - Beg For Mercy by Toni Andrews
2006 - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
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2004 - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
2003 - Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
2002 - A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry 2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
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Oh, Lover Avenged for sure. LOL I don't really get into Sookie too much, though I probably would really like them if I gave them a chance. I read the first one and it was good.But I need me some BDB on a daily basis. Go with LA... You won't be disappointed.
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Well, that's 1 more down. This is actually a YA book that my grandsons told me that I "had" to read. Pretty good, for that level. I'm trying to decide what to read next.
UGH, you're all leaving me in the dust! I am only working on book 3. Not enough days in the month..but I suppose if there were more days, we'd have to read more books. LOL
I have to admit that I am going really slow this challenge. I am going to have to find some new juice to get me through it
2009 - Dead and Gone, Charlaine Harris - done 05/06/20092008 - Hotter than Hell, Kim Harrison et al
2007 - Another One Bites the Dust, Jennifer Rardin - done 05/08/2009
2006 - Shadow Touch, Marjorie K. Liu
2005 - Undead and Unappreciated, MaryJanice Davidson
2004 - Dead to the World, Charlaine Harris
2003 - Club Dead, Charlaine Harris
2002 - Guilty Pleasures, Laurell K. Hamilton
2001 - Out of This World, J.D. Robb et al
Finally finished one!
2009 - Dream Warrior by Sherilyn Kenyon
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2007 - Beg For Mercy by Toni Andrews
2006 - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
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2004 - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
2003 - Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
2002 - A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry 2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
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2009 – The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands2008 - Mind Games by Merline Lovelace
2006 – Dangerous Temptation by Kathleen Korbel
2005 – Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2004 - The Becoming by Jeanne C Stein
2003 – Beneath A Rising Moon by Keri Arthur
2001 – Naked Brunch by Sparkle Hayter
2001: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
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2008 - Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton
2007 - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd
2006 - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
2005 - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
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That's 1 more down. Only 4 more to go. Sigh, just not sure yet WHAT to read for those other years. I've gotten all the "easy" ones out of the way.
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2004 Tempting Danger - Eileen Wilks
2003 My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding
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5 down...
Finished 2008 - The Darkest Night by Gena ShowalterGoing to start 2007 Witch in the House by Jenna McKnight today
Finished Bareback last night and I have to say, this was one of my favorite books so far this year. This book made my heart ache and made me cry and I loved every minute of it. And there's a sequel! Oh yea...I'm a happy camper.
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2009 - Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
2008 - Lyon by Elizabeth Amber
2006 - 911 by Chris Owen
2002 - Willow Bend by Alley Blue
2001 - Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
Other books read:
Broken Boundaries
Pledge Slave
Heat
Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel
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2007: Marked House of Night 1 - P.C. Cast
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2004: Undead and Unwed Undead Series Book 1 - MaryJanice Davidson
2003: Lover Beware - Christine Feehan
2002: The Dark Highlander Highlander 5 - Karen Marie Moning
2001: Bitten - Kelly Armstrong
2009 - Dead and Gone, Charlaine Harris - done 05/06/20092008 - Hotter than Hell, Kim Harrison et al -done 05/10/2009
2007 - Another One Bites the Dust, Jennifer Rardin - done 05/08/2009
2006 - Shadow Touch, Marjorie K. Liu
2005 - Undead and Unappreciated, MaryJanice Davidson
2004 - Dead to the World, Charlaine Harris
2003 - Club Dead, Charlaine Harris
2002 - Guilty Pleasures, Laurell K. Hamilton
2001 - Out of This World, J.D. Robb et al
Hotter than Hell has some really yummy short stories...
Right, another one down. Seem to be making slow progress on the actual challenge, but I'm happy with my overall book total to date. As I've just read three by Kelley Armstrong in a row, I think I'll take a short break and read one of the others in my list.2001 - American Gods by Neil Gaiman
2002 - Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
2003 - Killing Moon by Rebecca York
2005 - Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
2006 - Broken by Kelley Armstrong
2007 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
2008 - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
Also Read:
The Awakening
Fragile Eternity
DarkHeart, how do you like the Armstrong books?
Uniquely Moi wrote: "DarkHeart, how do you like the Armstrong books?"I'm loving them. I fell in love with Clay and Elena last year when I read Bitten and Stolen, but I took a break after those two when the POV of the series changed. Now that I've gotten back into it though, I'm loving the series. I also read her two YA titles, and they were brilliant!
2009 - Lover Avenged - JR Ward 2008 - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
2007 - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
2006 - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister
2005 - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et.al
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
DarkHeart wrote: "Uniquely Moi wrote: "DarkHeart, how do you like the Armstrong books?"I'm loving them. I fell in love with Clay and Elena last year when I read Bitten and Stolen, bu..."
Which would you recommend I start with, to get a good idea of her writing and a good strong story?
Uniquely Moi wrote: "Which would you recommend I start with, to get a good idea of her writing and a good strong story?"I'm all for starting at the beginning of a series, and I think Bitten is a great introduction. I actually just got it on audiobook so that I can "reread" it along with all of my challenge books this month.
DarkHeart wrote: "Uniquely Moi wrote: "Which would you recommend I start with, to get a good idea of her writing and a good strong story?"I'm all for starting at the beginning of a series, and I think [book:Bitt..."
Thank you, so much! I'll see if I can get my hands on it today.
Uniquely Moi wrote: "Thank you, so much! I'll see if I can get my hands on it today."Brilliant! We'll turn you into a fan and then get you over to our Kelley Armstrong group. ;) You'll have to let me know how you like it.
B&N just sent a confirmation, it's in and I'm headed over to get it!
2009 Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, et al 5/1/09 3 stars
2008 Dark of the Moon by Susan Krinard 5/5/09 2 stars
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2006 Hidden Obsession by Joanne Rock 5/4/09 3 stars
2005 What Dreams May Come by Sherrilyn Kenyon, et al 5/6/09 3 stars
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2003 The Only One by Christine Feehan 5/2/09 3 stars
2002 The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 5/10/09 4 stars
2001 Out of this World by J. D. Robb, et al 5/3/09 4 stars
Updated 05/10/092008: Predatory Game - Christine Feehan
2007: Deadly Game - Christine Feehan
2006: Conspiracy Game - Christine Feehan
2005: Night Game - Christine Feehan
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2002: The Awakening/Fantasy - Christine Feehan
2001: Dark Fire - Christine Feehan
Karen wrote: "Lori wrote: "Finished Bareback last night and I have to say, this was one of my favorite books so far this year. This book made my heart ache and made me cry and I loved every minute ..."Hi Karen. I always suggest Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles as the first M/M book to read. There are two stories in this book and then two more in Heaven Sent 2 Hell and Faith. Each story revolves around the members of the rock band Heaven Sent. You'll want to read them in order since the story arc continues with each book. Take a look at my M/M shelf for other suggestions. If rockers aren't your thing, there are books about fireman, cowboys, cops, etc... Let me know what you think.
Update - 5 down :)2006 - The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros *Changed*
2007 - White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
2008 - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
2009 - Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
*Originally had Savannah Russe's Past Redemption for my 2006 read but I struggled with the first in the series, and I just can't read series out of order, so decided to switch it out for something else :)
Other books read this month:
The Grand Finale LP by Janet Evanovich
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh
It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
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Took the day off and managed to finish another book - Wondrous Strange. Sadly I didn't love it as so many others did. For some reason it just didn't pull me in. It wasn't bad, but should she write more in the series, I'll likely skip them.2001 - American Gods by Neil Gaiman
2002 - Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
2003 - Killing Moon by Rebecca York
2005 - Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
2006 - Broken by Kelley Armstrong
2007 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Also Read:
The Awakening
Fragile Eternity
K, everyone complaining that they had a slow start because they only read 3 books in 9 days - stop!!! I haven't finished any books yet. And it's okay. :)3 books in a week is not a slow start. No books in a week is a slow start, but I might make it. Maybe.
Am heading off on holiday tomorrow and will hopefully have my list finished when I get back.2009 – The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands
2005 – Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2004 - The Becoming by Jeanne C Stein
2003 – Beneath A Rising Moon by Keri Arthur
2001 – Naked Brunch by Sparkle Hayter
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2001: The Secret Swan by Shana Abe.
2002: Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
2003: The Devil Wears Prada by ??
2004: Still stuck...
2005: Afterburn Bio Rescue #2 by S.L. Viehl
2006: The Dawn Star by Catherine Asaro
2007:
True Deception by Patricia Waddell*** 5/062008: Gale Force by Rachel Caine
2009: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs
I've been reading other things. It's going to be a very busy month, but I might make it through. I've been interested in other things. Other books...
Enjoyed the Waddell book.
I'm still considering my 2002-04 choices. I might try Circusex, that somebody else had on their list. It looked interesting, and is available as e-book (I hope). Most of the '04 books on other people's lists (where I was looking for suggestions), I've either already read, or they're by authors who usually don't work for me.
I'll be out of town all weekend, talking writing...