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Alisha wrote: "Alyson wrote: "I am reading Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender. OMG it is so good!"I've had this in my bookshelf for a while and for some reason, I keep putting it off. Maybe I should move i..."
I loved BAD GIRLS DON'T DIE. It was really well done. I really liked the characters and it was just scary enough. And I really liked how the book ended. I would move it up.
I've just started Leaving Jetty Road and Vacations from Hell. Jetty Road is interesting because it's Australian so the lingo is so different!
I am listening to The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. The main character is 11 years old, so I'm thinking it's a YA book of sorts. I'm only 10 minutes into the audiobook.
I am currently reading BIG NATE - kind of like The Diary of a Wimpy Reader. Definitely for the reluctant 10 year old reader.
Wow! It has been quiet here lately. I have been reading several books recently. Finished Green Angel by Alice Hoffman which I loved. Read an ARC of Thirteen to Life by Shannon Delany which was excellent - book will be out in June. And just finished The Miles Between by Mary Pearson which was so wonderful. If you haven't read anything by Mary Pearson I would highly recommend her. I love her writing.
Paula wrote: "I am listening to The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. The main character is 11 years old, so I'm thinking it's a YA book of sorts. I'm only 10 minutes into the audiobook."I'm not sure, Paula, if Bradley intended to write a YA book or not, but I've read this one and the next one, The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, and I don't think an age group can be assigned to these wonderful novels. I actually think that the writing is somewhat more sophisticated than young readers can relate to, and that adults will absorb it more readily. Having said that, my 9-year-old granddaughter saw this book on my shelf and started reading it and begged to take it home, which, of course, I let her. I think she might have a bit of a problem with some of the British terms, but I went over a few with her before she took the book home. I need to follow up and see if she's still reading it. I really think anyone from middle school on will love this story. Enjoy it, Paula.
I'm 3/4 the way through An Unpardonable Crime: A Novel (The American Boy in the UK) by Andrew Taylor and really enjoying it. The American boy is a young Edgar Allan Poe.
I'm reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Looking forward to reading the thread about the book after I finish it. It's interesting in a morbid sort of way.
I am reading The Charmed Life (The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. 1) by Diana Wynn Jones.
Alyson wrote: "I am reading The Charmed Life (The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. 1) by Diana Wynn Jones."I love that book :) How do you like it so far?
Actually not sure about it yet. I like Cat but not sure about Gwendolyn. I'll let you know as I get further into it.
Just started Vampire Academy and hope to finish today. Thinking about rereading Gemma Doyle Trilogy... we'll see.
Natalee, I love the Vampire Academy series so much! I hope you enjoy the first book in the series.
Bhumi wrote: "Natalee, I love the Vampire Academy series so much! I hope you enjoy the first book in the series."Thanks, Bhumi! So far, so good! I am liking Rose... she is a cool character.
Have you seen the face on the milk carton movie? It's an older one?I'm hoping to start the vampire academy series so it's good to hear positive things about it.
Arya wrote: "I'm reading The Face on the Milk Carton. Interesting mystery/self-discovery!"Arya, when my daughter was much younger (she's 26 now), we enjoyed that series together. I think there are at least 4 in the series.
I've just started The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell. I am hoping to fit in Going Bovine fairly soon.
Kathy wrote: "I've just started The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell. I am hoping to fit in Going Bovine fairly soon."Good luck with GOING BOVINE. I really had a hard time with that book. I think you either love it or dislike it.
Kathy wrote: "Arya wrote: "I'm reading The Face on the Milk Carton. Interesting mystery/self-discovery!"Arya, when my daughter was much younger (she's 26 now), we enjoyed that series together. I..."
I am really enjoying it! It is so suspenseful and mysterious! I can't wait to figure out who her parents really are!!
Me, too, Alyson. I love Libba Bray and was very excited for Going Bovine buuuuuut was very disappointed. I couldn't even finish it. But, like you said, either you love it or you hate it. I've seen some really positive feedback but it just wasn't for me.
Natalee - I agreed. I love Libba's other work but this didn't work for me. I don't want to write in spoilers but I could see a couple of changes to the book that would have made it much stronger. Oh well...but in terms of books with road trips and a better lesson I would recommend THE MILES BETWEEN by Mary E. Pearson.
Oooh Eden - that is such a GOOD book - though definitely NOT my favorite in the series, I much prefer Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince to be honest. But all of the Harry Potter books are worth a read!
Reading Maria Snyder's Storm Glass series at the moment - pretty interesting so far, I wasn't all that fussed about Poison Study (ducks now) will post what I think when done!
Bess wrote: "Reading Maria Snyder's Storm Glass series at the moment - pretty interesting so far, I wasn't all that fussed about Poison Study (ducks now) will post what I think when done!"I didn't really care for Poison Study either for some reason. I feel like I'm the only one!
I am reading two middle grade books. Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Geniffer Choldenko and Albert Einstein by Kathleen Krull.
I'm reading Wondrous Strange right now. Very odd so far.
I finished listening to Once Dead, Twice Shy and really enjoyed it. I was so happy that the once dead part of the title didn't mean teenager vampire. Kim Harrison created an unusual situation for Madison Avery. The universe was filled with angel like beings and rippers. The philosophy of the rippers was new to me and not illogical. I'm waiting for the audio download on book two.I am still reading Enchanted Glass.
I've just started on Everwild by Neal Shusterman. Liked the first one so much I had to start reading the sequel right away. I'm pretty sure I'll be kicking myself at the end of it because the last book isn't out yet!
Bess wrote: "Reading Maria Snyder's Storm Glass series at the moment - pretty interesting so far, I wasn't all that fussed about Poison Study (ducks now) will post what I think when done!"I didn't like Poison Study either. . .let us know how Storm Glass compares (once you finish it!) :D
I am reading The Reformed Vampire Support Group. It is pretty cute! The vampires are SOOO not . . . . vampiric.
I just started Hex Hall from Rachel Hawkins. I have only read about 10 pages though.
I just started reading Impossible by Nancy Werlin today.
Amy - Let me know how you like it. Someone gave it to me but I haven't read it yet.Ashley - What do you think of Hex hall. It is on my to read list.
I'm working my way through Pride & Prejudice, and of course, I'm absolutely loving it :)
I'm on page four and so far it's reading pretty easy!
I'm reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and am loving it so far! I definitely should've picked this up sooner.
Arya wrote: "Oooh Eden - that is such a GOOD book - though definitely NOT my favorite in the series, I much prefer Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince to be honest. But all of the Harry Potter books are wor..."It is really good so far and I'm not sure which is my favorite since I haven't read all of the books yet. But, I've really enjoyed all of them so far so I don't know if I'll be able to pick a favorite.
@ Eden - Well when you finish all of them I bet you will have a favorite (probably one of the last ones!)I just finished Hush, Hush . . . still trying to work out my feelings on the book. Now I am reading Whatever Happened to Janie?. I am excited to know that happened to Janie!!
Alisha wrote: "I'm reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and am loving it so far! I definitely should've picked this up sooner."I started off really liking the book, but then because of decisions the characters made I felt aggravated by the end.
Amy wrote: "I'm reading Wondrous Strange right now. Very odd so far."I gave it 2 stars, but if I could I'd do 2 1/2.
I've read a lot of similar books and this one didn't keep me as interested as the others.
I'm reading The Line
Kellyflower wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and am loving it so far! I definitely should've picked this up sooner."I started off really liking the book, but then ..."
I just finished it today and I do agree with you that some of the things the character did were aggravating but then I thought she's a teenager and teenagers do aggravating things and let their feelings guide the choices they make rather than logic, so I felt that it made Cassandra more real. I loved the book and thought it was amazing. It definitely went into my favorites.
Started The House of the Scorpion last night. Crazy concept. Probably one of the most unique dystopian books...
Just finished reading The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet. It was really a fun middle grade book.
Alisha wrote: "Kellyflower wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and am loving it so far! I definitely should've picked this up sooner."I started off really liki..."
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I loved Hush Hush. It was a little odd in places but I love the idea of angels so it was a great read for me.Off topic question..........how you do quote on here? I can't seem to figure it out (which is making me feel pretty dumb). LOL.
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I've had this in my bookshelf for a while and for some reason, I keep putting it off. Maybe I should move it up the TBR pile just a bit.