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[Brenda]

I finished yesterday "Christmas In Camelot" by Mary Pope Osborne.

[Amy]

Finished Torment and now reading After by Amy Efaw.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I am currently reading Guys Read: Funny Business - not sure I am finding it as funny as it was said to be.

[Alan]

Just finished reading Inkheart and as soon as I get round to writing a review I'll post if on Goodreads...

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I started the ARC of Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon. I am loving it so far.

[Cheryl]

Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "I am currently reading Guys Read: Funny Business - not sure I am finding it as funny as it was said to be."

Ooh, I have this on my wishlist - maybe I should pass? Is the problem the fact that we're not young guys?

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Cheryl - I was wondering that same thing...maybe I am missing the 10 year old boy humor. Not sure. If you skip around there are some really funny ones. So I would still give it a chance.

[Angela Sunshine]

I'm 3/4 into and it is so CRAZY! I am wondering what the heck could possibly happen next.

I'm also finishing up . I keep thinking to myself that I don't like historical fiction, but I guess I do because the last couple I've read have been great reads. This included.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Angela Do you mean crazy in a good way for Marbury Lens?

[Angela Sunshine]

Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "Angela Do you mean crazy in a good way for Marbury Lens?"

I'm not sure!
It definitely has my attention, and the story is interesting and entertaining, but there's a lot going on. I'm hoping it'll all pull together at the end. There are a lot of questions being raised, even this late in the book, and I'm hoping to have some answers soon!

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

AngelaSunshine wrote: "Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "Angela Do you mean crazy in a good way for Marbury Lens?"

I'm not sure!
It definitely has my attention, and the story is interesting and entertaining, but there's ..."

I have it on my to-read list. His previous book In the Path of Falling Objects I was amazed at the writing but it was definitely dark/creepy.

[Jessika]

I'm reading Need by Carrie Jones. So far, it's really good!

[Amy]

Glad to hear that. I have that in my library stack to read!

[Cheryl]

Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "Cheryl - I was wondering that same thing...maybe I am missing the 10 year old boy humor. Not sure. If you skip around there are some really funny ones. So I would still give it a chance."

Thanks - I will keep looking for it then. :)

[Arya]

I'm reading Emma. . . very enjoyable so far!

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I finished Hold Me Closer, Necromancer and Zora and Me. Going to start on A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home

[Amy]

I just started Need by Carrie Jones and I'm really enjoying it so far.

[Eden]

I'm currently reading Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly by Gail Carson Levine. Not really far into it, but I am really liking it so far.

[Angela Sunshine]

I've just started and

I really liked another book by the author of The Mermaid's Chair, so I am hopeful this will be good too. And Forbidden, well, it's just so forbidden that I had to give it a try :-)

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

AngelaSunshine wrote: "I've just started and

I really liked another book by the author of The Mermaid's Chair, so I am hopeful this will be good too..."

Angela - A friend of mine read Forbidden and liked it in one of those "good but somewhat disturbing" kind of ways.

[Amy]

Uh oh, disturbing doesn't sound good.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Amy wrote: "Uh oh, disturbing doesn't sound good."

It's called Forbidden for a reason. From those I know who read it, they felt it was well written but not something you will necessarily want to be reading again and again. I think each person needs to read the summary and see whether it would be of interest - knowing that it is well written.

[Angela Sunshine]

Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "Amy wrote: "Uh oh, disturbing doesn't sound good."

It's called Forbidden for a reason. From those I know who read it, they felt it was well written but not something you will necessarily want to ..."

That's what I'd heard as well. Kind of reminiscent of Flowers in the Attic.

[Madeline]

Whoa, read the description, Flowers in the Attic it is! The title does kind of make you want to pick it up anyway, and maybe just hope that if you're reading it on the train no one will recognize it! Hah

I picked up and finished Marked, which I liked. There are a lot of negative reviews I noticed after, the plot kept me interested though and I liked the main character. I want to read the next one.

Now I'm starting One for the Money. My first Stephanie Plum. I'm definitely in the mood for light reads this January.

[Patricia]

Madeline wrote: "Whoa, read the description, Flowers in the Attic it is! The title does kind of make you want to pick it up anyway, and maybe just hope that if you're reading it on the train no one will recognize ..."

To me.. the House of Night books get worse as they go.. it took me foreverrr to force myself to finish Tempted, so I could get to Burned. I know authors want long series, keep their characters alive, make money, etc.. but sometimes.. a trilogy would be better than 9 books x|

[Amy]

I'm assuming you are talking about Marked from the House of Night series Madeline? I enjoyed the books in the series but they are super predictable and follow the same pattern pretty much each time. I enjoy them but would like a little variety in the series.

[Tatiana]

I have read "Forbidden" and it was a tough read in that it was heartbreaking, but it's also a book that stays with you for a long time to come. I considered it one of the most well-written YA novels I have read in years. But... the subject matter is weighty and controversial and is definitely meant for a mature reader. Read the comments written about the book, and visit author Tabitha Suzuma's website as well.

[Angela Sunshine]

Tatiana wrote: "I have read "Forbidden" and it was a tough read in that it was heartbreaking, but it's also a book that stays with you for a long time to come. I considered it one of the most well-written YA novel..."

I haven't gotten into any controversial parts yet (I'm only on page 10 still!) but I did notice that there's a warning on the back cover stating it's for mature readers. I think that's a wise move, and I really appreciate that as a parent.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Hey Tatiana - Welcome to WT...and thanks for commenting on Forbidden. I knew you and Marianne had both read it and thought it was well written. See you this weekend.

[Jessika]

Amy wrote: "I just started Need by Carrie Jones and I'm really enjoying it so far."

Oh, I'm glad you're reading this! I'll be looking forward to what you think of it. I just finished it a few days ago and I LOVED it!

[Madeline]

Good to know Patricia and Amy. Sometimes one book is enough in a series hah. I won't buy them in that case, if I come upon them in swap or something I'll move forward, I don't know how she'd get 9 books out of it... I could see four, one per year of school.

[Amy]

I just finished Need and really liked it. Usually I don't go for pixie type stories but this one was good. I love the were element into it. Looking forward to the next one.

I've read up to book four in the House of Night series. So I can't say much past there. But nine books in any series is too much. I read the Darren Shan series (which was sooooo many books). By the time I got to the last one, I was celebrating. I was so sick of the series by then but had to know how it ended.

[Madeline]

I think the only time 9 books is doable is if the universe is connective but the main characters aren't always the same, or like mystery novels, where the mystery is different and the individual stories aren't related. It's hard to maintain one story arc for that long and keep someone interested. J.K. Rowling did 7 sucessfully, and thank god she didn't try to push it farther, but she had it all mapped out ahead of time and wasn't trying to create extra after an exhausted plotline had dried up, which is what a lot of these lengthy series seem to be doing.

I finished One for the Money last night, and it was great. Very funny. Now I'm on to Blood and Chocolate.

[Amy]

I think a large series doing well and having a good story is just a fluke. Sometimes it works (Harry Potter) and sometimes it flops (Darren Shan series). It's totally random. But there are probably people out there that thought every single book has been better than the last. Personal preference.

Just started 13 to Life by Shannon Delany. For me it's not flowing real easily but it has a cool cover and it seems interesting. Just a slow read for me.

[Amy]

I'm reading 13 to Life. It was a slow start for me but finally it's picking up.

[Cheryl]

I have trouble reading even trilogies - when one is recommended to me I'll be considering the two points you made so well, Madeline, that it makes more sense to have more than one book if the story arc is planned and it's too big for one book, or that it's neat to have a universe with different main characters. One 'series' that I like, that YA folks can read, is the Expendables series by James Alan Gardner.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I am at ALA Midwinter and have been able to pick up so many ARCs of spring releases. Starting with Horton Halfpott: Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor; or, The Loosening of M'Lady Luggertuck's Corset since I loved The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

[Brittany]

I'm reading Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud. Sorry for no link I am having trouble getting GOod Reads pop-ups to work...

Anyway I am only on page 40 but I was such a fan of the Bartimaeus books I had to try this one.

[Izzy]

I'm currently reading Anna and the French Kiss, which I've waited forever to get my hands on! (My book buying budget is severely limited, so I have to wait for the library to get new releases before I can read them.)

[Amy]

I'm reading Tantalize. Not sure what I think of it yet, but it's another werewolf/vampire read.

[Patricia]

I think I'm gunna read next... I just moved and have a box of books waiting to be read, while my others sit in storage ;[

[Amy]

Oh I loved that book! Took me a few chapters to get used to the blue font but I loved the story.

I'm re-reading so I can then read Crescendo.

[Madeline]

Personal preference certainly makes a difference but I think vision does too. Often series are pushed by publishers to be longer than the author originally intended, that's when things get iffy.

That series looks good Cheryl, I'm adding it my list!

I finished Blood and Chocolate, which I thought was a great YA read, it looks at self esteem, personal and social acceptance, etc., great themes for a teen read, wrapped up in a paranormal bow. :)

Now I'm on to Cover Her Face, which isn't YA it seems like it's going to be a dark version of Clue. Also reading Dracula, which I'm liking. Especially the creepy descriptions.

[Roshini]

I just finished and it was really good!

[Rita]

I'm re-reading the Mercy Thompson series. Currently on #2 Blood Bound. Not really YA, but their great books.

[Kellyflower]

I just downloaded Old Habits by Melissa Marr

[Angela Sunshine]

I'm halfway into , which I had to get because I loved the cover. It's good so far.

I've just started listening to and am hoping to like it. always seemed to stick with me since I first read it in 5th grade.

[Madeline]

That cover is beautiful Angela. I might have to add it if you end up liking it.

[Amy]

Just finished Hush Hush today (and loved it more the second time around). Starting Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.

[Angela Sunshine]

Madeline wrote: "That cover is beautiful Angela. I might have to add it if you end up liking it."

It wasn't what I expected based on the knowledge that it's set during the Cold War. I expected more gloom, but it was a fun read. Still hit on heavy feelings, but dealt with nicely by teenagers who point out the unnecessity of war.