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What are you reading? (Part 1)
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Jan 13, 2010 05:04AM
I finished Shiver and I think I'll start on Poison Study tonight. This book has been in my TBR pile a long time. I really like the cover.
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Paula wrote: "I finished Shiver and I think I'll start on Poison Study tonight. This book has been in my TBR pile a long time. I really like the cover."Paula, what did you think about Shiver? I am about 3/4 of the way thru and I am so bored with it. I feel like it is a story about regular teenagers as opposed to werewolves.
Kristie wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I am reading Greywalker. Did anyone else have trouble getting into this book? This is my second time around with this book and I still can't seem to get into it. M..."
That's not good. I have Greywalker & I think the 2nd & 3rd books in the series.
Kristie wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I am reading Greywalker. Did anyone else have trouble getting into this book? This is my second time around with this book and I still can't seem to get into it. M..."
ooooooh it sounds good. I just ordered it and put it on my tbr. is there a PNR type theme? i was trying to figure out where to shelve it.
Cherra, nope. Not PNR. Romance is not the focus of the series. In fact, in the first book, what little there is of it feels a bit forced. But, it triggers something good for the 2nd and 3rd books.I don't know if you've read the Kitty Norville series, but they treat romance in the same fashion. This is one of the things that makes me like Greywalker even if the first book is not very good: Not that many authors can write their main characters into stable relationships and make a good job of it. Kat Richardson is one of them.
I'd shelve it under UF.
Cherra wrote: Paula, what did you think about Shiver? I did't really think it was slow because I set my mind to romance mode. The book is mainly a relationship/love story. Truly a soul mate theme with a little paranormal. If I was in the UF frame of mind, I would have thought that the book was going at a snails pace. I can see how a lot of people consider Shiver slow, if they are looking for fast pace action. I like the universe, it's a bit different.Usually I don't usually like paranormal romances, but Shiver pleases me when I think of the two main characters. I do see a lot of holes in the surrounding story, though.
Kristie wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I am reading Greywalker. Did anyone else have trouble getting into this book? This is my second time around with this book and I still can't seem to get into it. M..."
I read it a couple of years ago and didn't like it. It was really hard to finish. Have never bothered with any others in the series.
After reading the discussions about Greywalker I'm certainly not going to read it . I have too many books in my TBR pile to buy an iffy book.
Paula wrote: "After reading the discussions about Greywalker I'm certainly not going to read it . I have too many books in my TBR pile to buy an iffy book."I got it from the library, thank goodness. Like others have said, interesting concept, debilitatingly slow pace.
Paula wrote: "After reading the discussions about Greywalker I'm certainly not going to read it . I have too many books in my TBR pile to buy an iffy book."I agree. I am going to skip it too.
Paula wrote: "Cherra wrote: Paula, what did you think about Shiver? I did't really think it was slow because I set my mind to romance mode. The book is mainly a relationship/love story. Truly a soul mate the..."
Paula--I thought this was going to be something totally different. Lately, I have tried to avoid reading reviews before I read a book b/c it sometimes effects how I feel about the book. If I build it up too much in my mind, I am usually let down with the actual material. I was told by another GR friend that Shiver would be a great book for a teenage boy (and family) to listen to on a long car trip. First, my husband was like "what on earth are we listening to". Then my son didn't want to hurt my feelings so he said we could listen to it--when it became clear that everyone was bored, I turned it off. I am almost finished with the actual book and I have to say that my teenage boy would not have liked it--it is more girly. I didn't know it would be such a love story. If I was a teenage girl I might swoon over the romance as a 35 yr old woman, not so much.
Chichipio wrote: "Cherra, nope. Not PNR. Romance is not the
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Chichipio--thanks!
Cherra wrote: "Paula wrote: "Cherra wrote: Paula, what did you think about Shiver? I did't really think it was slow because I set my mind to romance mode. The book is mainly a relationship/love story. Truly a so..."
A teenage boy? Really? I would never have said that. It's definitely a love story for mushy-hearted romantics.
Summer wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Paula wrote: "Cherra wrote: Paula, what did you think about Shiver? I did't really think it was slow because I set my mind to romance mode. The book is mainly a relationship/love st..."
Yeah, and when I read the part about them having sex--although it was not detailed at all--all I could think about how uncomfortable 'we' (teenager and the parentals) would have been have been stuck in a car hearing about 2 teenagers getting it on. Soooo glad we turned it off.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the Harry Dresden series, Simon R. Green or Christopher Moore. Those are things to suggest for teenage boys. Shiver? I haven't even read it and I would think it would be a no-no!
Uh... definitely not Shiver (and yes, I am a moron for thinking it was a good one). I just saw werewolves and he loves werewolves so I was sold. He also read Twilight and New Moon and liked them--Shiver is really nothing like those 2. I was looking for the Harry Dresden audio version but couldn't find it in time. Luckily we dont have any car trips planned anytime soon so we are good. Hubby says next time he picks it out and it will be a James Patterson audio. Yeah, Yeah...my choice sucked!
Cherra wrote: "Uh... definitely not Shiver (and yes, I am a moron for thinking it was a good one). I just saw werewolves and he loves werewolves so I was sold. He also read Twilight and New Moon and liked them..."
..which one were you looking for? Storm front?
Amanda wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Uh... definitely not Shiver (and yes, I am a moron for thinking it was a good one). I just saw werewolves and he loves werewolves so I was sold. He also read Twilight and New Moon..."
Yes, I was looking for storm front at the library and it was out at the time i was needing it, so I chose Shiver. as i am sure you read, that was a mistake.
i could send it to you if you'd like? i'm in the process of downloading it...
or you can download it herehttp://sharingmatrix.com/file/366610/...
im downloading it now but I haven't checked it...
Did you know there was a tv series too? im downloading it so the book is taking awhile
Amanda wrote: "or you can download it herehttp://sharingmatrix.com/file/366610/...
im downloading it now but I haven't checked it...
Did you know there was a tv series too? im downloading it so the ..."
oh awesome! thanks! I will check it out. I didn't know there was a series--what network?
SyFy. Short-lived, unfortunately!
Oh. So it's not on anymore?
Nope. I don't think it lasted many episodes. I remember catching one or two and thinking it was "okay." I just started on the books so I should go back and watch the show again!
Michelle M. wrote: "SyFy. Short-lived, unfortunately!"Actually not so unfortunately! I thought the show was AWFUL!! About the only thing it had in common with the books was the guys name was Harry Dresden and he was a wizard. My husband liked it, but then he never read the books.
The link to the audio book didnt work...so im trying to find another one. The show i just downloaded...it was only on for one season ;/ but it gives me a good look at what his character would b like
Cherra wrote: "Yeah, and when I read the part about them having sex--although it was not detailed at all--all I could think about how uncomfortable 'we' (teenager and the parentals) would have been have been stuck in a car hearing about 2 teenagers getting it on. Soooo glad we turned it off."OMG Cherra, this made me LOL. :)
Laura wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Yeah, and when I read the part about them having sex--although it was not detailed at all--all I could think about how uncomfortable 'we' (teenager and the parentals) would have been..."thinking about what might have been has a similar effect on me:-)
Ha, I can't decide which of the 3 of you would have been more mortified. :)
I finished
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today. I really enjoyed it, but it ending left me wanting something more. I thought it was a stand-alone novel, but now I'm kind of wondering if there is a second book in the works. To be honest, I was hoping it wasn't a series. Occasionally I'd like to read a book with a beginning, middle, and end. A real end.Speaking of reading a series, I'm starting
. I'm only a few pages into it, and already I'm enjoying it!
Anne wrote: "I finished [image error] today. I really enjoyed it, but it ending left me wanting something more. I thought it was a stand-alone novel, but now I'm kind of wondering if t..."The darkest powers series reminds me of a teen version of x-men. So good.
Finished
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, Started
& will be starting
tonight
Harry Dresden gets involved with werewolves in one of the early novels, can't remember the title... Also check out John Levitt's series, begins with Dog Days, and Thomas Sniegoski's A Kiss Before the Apocalypse.
But then, I liked Shiver, though I'd *never* recommend it for a teenage boy. How about The Graveyard Book.
Julia wrote: "Harry Dresden gets involved with werewolves in one of the early novels, can't remember the title... Also check out John Levitt's series, begins with Dog Days, and Thomas Sniegoski's A Kiss Before t..."thanks, that looks good...
I just finished
and really enjoyed it. I loved that she used the Spartans as the male heroes. I just kept picturing the hot men from the 300 movie through the whole book - YUM! I'm now moving on to
starting
Cherra wrote: "Anne wrote: "I finished [image error] today. I really enjoyed it, but it ending left me wanting something more. I thought it was a stand-alone novel, but now I'm kind of w..."Ok, so it IS a series. Good to know! Thanks, Cherra!
Anne wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Anne wrote: "I finished [image error] today. I really enjoyed it, but it ending left me wanting something more. I thought it was a stand-alone novel, but no..."No, no Anne, sorry--I wasn't clear. I am not sure about Beautiful Creatures. I was referring to the Darkest Powers series by Kelly Armstrong--reminding me of a teen xmen.
I finished Thai Die via audiobook, this is a light mystery not UF or paranormal. Continuing with Poison Study.
i am in the middle of
, and i think i'll read
next
Just finished Princess Academy. About to start Look Me in the Eye.
Julia wrote: "Just finished Princess Academy. About to start Look Me in the Eye."I love to read true stories about people beating the odds with medical conditions like asperger's, tourettes, etc... I read "Look me in the Eye" --it was very good and enlightening.
Anne wrote: "I finished [image error] today. I really enjoyed it, but it ending left me wanting something more. I thought it was a stand-alone novel, but now I'm kind of wondering if t..."Glad to hear BEAUTIFUL CREATURES is good. I just got it the other day because the synopsis sounded interesting.
Working on Magic to the Bone--really interesting world-building and concept of magic. Enjoying it so far. Allie is the right blend of spunky and vulnerable without coming off as weak or annoying.
I'm trying to read
but I can't seem to get into it. Lately I can't seem to find books that hook me in. Agh! Has anyone read this book? Is it worth finishing?
Kristie wrote: "I'm trying to read but I can't seem to get into it. Lately I can't seem to find books that hook me in. Agh! Has anyone read this book? Is it worth finishing? "I personally loved it, and I think it's a big favorite around here. I don't know how far in you are, but I'd give it a good bit. It really is an interesting, exciting book with wonderful world-building and characters.
Kristie wrote: "I'm trying to read but I can't seem to get into it. Lately I can't seem to find books that hook me in. Agh! Has anyone read this book? Is it worth finishing? "It's one of those books that either you like...or you don't. It was originally going to be a pilot for a tv show, but it didn't get picked up, so they turned it into a book. At least, I think that's the story. Maybe that's why it feels sort of weird when you read it. I enjoyed it, but I didn't LOVE it. Gaiman is one of my favorites, so it's hard for me not to like his stuff. Neverwhere is not the best representative of his writing, though. Speaking of Gaiman, I just finished
. Loved it!
I loved Neverwhere, Kristie. Please keep reading for awhile yet.And Anne, it was made into a tv movie/ pilot or something for British tv. It's supposed to be amazing.
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