January 2014: A New Leaf Group Read Nominations

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

In honor of 2014 being a bright and shiny new year, the theme for our January group read will be A New Leaf.

You can nominate a book that:

*Is by a new author
*Is the first book in a new series to you
*Is in a new genre/subgenre from what you've read before, so long as it is related to the action/adventure genre in some way.
*Has a secondary character from another series that has been spun off into their own series with that book.
*A book that somehow relates to the theme of a new beginnings.

Each member is allow to make one nomination.

The book must be readily available, in other words, still available to buy new in print, or in ebook.
It should be either the first book in a series or a standalone.

Any past group read books are not eligible for nominations. You can check the list here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The poll will go up on December 12th.

[Lance]

If debut authors count, then I'll nominate The Geneva Decision by Seeley James. It's both his first published novel and the kickoff for a series, as well as a pretty satisfying read.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I'm going to nominate Pagan . It's the first book in a series. I remember Hugh mentioning it in the same sentence with Monster Hunter International...so that's good enough for me. Sounds like it might be a fun read!

[Tad]

I'll nominate Created, the Destroyer by Richard Sapir . It's an oldie, but one I've wanted to read for a while. It has the advantage of being free on the kindle:)

[Patricia]

I noinate Atlantis by David Gibbens. I believe this is his first Jack Howard book. Gibbens tells a wild tale, but also has a lot of credibility.
Been there, done a lot of it.

[Eileen]

So far, good choices! It's going to be hard to pick one.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I need you to post a Goodreads link to the book for your nomination, Pat. Click add book/author above the text box. Thanks.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I am adding The Faithful Spy as my choice.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I created the poll and it will be up until December 19th.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/9...

[Kim]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I am adding The Faithful Spy as my choice."

Oh, The Faithful Spy is great! Even if it doesn't go through as the group read, you should definitely read it, Danielle. I read it years ago. Of course, I haven't gotten around to reading the sequels...sigh...so many books on my TBR!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Glad to hear you vouch for The Faithful Spy. I actually own a copy, so I will definitely plan on reading it soon, even if it doesn't win.

I know what you mean about not following up on future books in the series. Story of my life!

[Magiccats]

I nominate Doha 12 by Lance Charnes
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

It was a really thrilling book with a great plot ...... Neither knows the other exists…until the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad uses their identities in an operation to assassinate a high-ranking Hezbollah commander..

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The poll is already up, so I can't add your nomination, Magiccats. Thanks anyway.

[Magiccats]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "The poll is already up, so I can't add your nomination, Magiccats. Thanks anyway."

Darn. Oh well. Been a busy month but I should have been paying attention. Thank you anyways.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

We have a tie, so vote in the runoff poll before December 23rd.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/9...

[Tad]

Just an FYI, the runoff poll is buried down in the mid 20's on the poll page right now for anyone looking for it.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I'll clean out the old polls soon, but at least there's a link to take you right to the poll above.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The Geneva Decision is the winner of the runoff poll. The book discussion will begin on January 1st, next year. Thanks to all who participated in the nomination and voting process.

[T.W.]

*Edit*
Just realized that the nominations are over although wouldn't it make more sense to run it until the new year?

It is just the last year and half that I have become addicted reader jumping on the early E-book train.

Hunter: A Thriller
This was one of the first books I read and was then shocked to learn after I read it that the author was a self-publisher which opened a whole new section of authors to support (and maybe join one day)

The book was great and I enjoyed as much as I have enjoyed the books from Lee Child and Vince Flynn.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

@ Ty, we plan out the monthly group read in advance so members will have time to obtain the book in time for the reading process.

You are welcome to nominate in future monthly read nominations though.

[Seeley]

Wow, thanks to everyone who voted for my book


Somehow, I missed this thread entirely until a couple of people let me know TGD had been chosen. In honor of the honor, I'll gladly send a free e-book to anyone who doesn't have one, send me an email: seeley@seeleyjames.com

Magiccats, For next month, I second your nomination of

That was a brilliant, unusual, literary, intelligent, and exciting read.

Peace, Seeley

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Seeley wrote: "Wow, thanks to everyone who voted for my book


Somehow, I missed this thread entirely until a couple of people let me know TGD had been chosen. In honor of ..."

I third that... read it, loved it (needed a box of tissues). Good stuff!

[Seeley]

I. Curmudgeon wrote: "Seeley wrote: "Wow, thanks to everyone who voted for my book


Somehow, I missed this thread entirely until a couple of people let me know TGD had been chose..."

You're too kind. Happy New Year!

Peace, Seeley

[Larry]

With a first name like Seeley, how can he miss? Good book.