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What Are You Reading? 2015
Laura wrote: "I finished 
3 star
3 stars
4 stars Sad the series ended :([bookcover:The Queen|22357746..."
It's funny. "Real" was one of my first indie reads. I rated it five stars but have been lately thinking, if I read it now, would I still rate it this high? I loved the premise and the topic. Back then I loved Remy and Brooke. Now I fear that Brooke would piss me off something fierce.
Paula wrote: "Laura wrote: "I finished 3 star 3 stars 4 stars Sad the series ended :([bookcover:The ..."
There are some books I've read in the past that I rated pretty high, and looking back now, I might not enjoy them at much. It really does matter when and where you read a book, and what point of your life you're in. *SHRUGS* Oh, well! I leave the ratings, because they were accurate for me at that time :)
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is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to give it until 30% and be done. This year has been the year of DNFs :(
Finished
- so so good! I think it might be the best one so far!
Jenny wrote: "Paula wrote: "Laura wrote: "I finished 3 star 3 stars 4 stars Sad the series ended :([..."
Yeah, I don't really change ratings either. But it's fascinating how the rating of a book is influenced by so many factors.
Brooke wrote: "Looks like is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to give it until 30% and be done. This year has been..."I had a few of those this year. Sometimes you just have to give up it's just too horrid.
Nicole D. wrote: "Brooke wrote: "Looks like is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to give it until 30% and be done. Thi..."Same here. I don't think I had a year with this many DNF or low ratings. But then I just don't have the patience for bad books anymore.
At the same time, it was the year with some of the best books I've ever read. So I guess I can't complain.
Just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays!
Paula wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Paula wrote: "Laura wrote: "I finished 3 star 3 stars 4 stars Sad the ser..."I agree!
The same goes for books I didn't enjoy. Sometimes its just my mood, and there are times I'll go back to a DNF much later and end up liking it!
Paula wrote: "Just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays!"Merry Christmas Paula :)
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and it turned out better than I thought it would."I think
is the best of the series."I love Deanna and i think if i was a tad bit younger i would want to be like Deanna ;)
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- loving it of course!! I'm a long-time Team Jonas girl, but I'm actually finding myself jumping on the Magnus wagon this book!"Oh I have to get this one Ash. Love this series and I find myself going back and forth with those two.
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and while it wasn't my fave of the series, it still had lots of action and the spunky humor I love from this author. I was also very h..."I tried this one on audio and didn't finish it. I didnt give it much of a chance though. I need to get back to it and see if it's better or if I'm better.
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Starting to read Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes to see what is the hype about this fantasy series although I'm kind of afraid I might not get into the high ..."
I hope you do Rafie because it's a wonderful series.
Paula wrote: "Just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays!"Merry Christmas to you, Paula! And to everyone else! !
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is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to give it until 30% and be done. Thi..."It's not horrid. But the way there is no showing and just telling is BORING!
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is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to give it until 30..."Yes, I think this is the problem! I've read too many awesome books with fantastic writing and I don't have the patience for bad writing!
Brooke wrote: "Paula wrote: "Nicole D. wrote: "Brooke wrote: "Looks like is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and I'm going to gi..."I've definitely had my share of DNF books this year. My problem is I get bored too easily. That being said, in the past I was a lot more critical of books but since becoming an author myself I've realized how tough it can be, so I've become a bit more open in my expectations.
So I just finished
which was a perfect end to the series. I started
and I'm enjoying it this far. I will need to take a fantasy break for sure after I'm done with it. I think
will be next.
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is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. I'm at 26% and ..."I certainly get that. And I know it's not easy to write. But I do get annoyed with traditionally published books from big publishers that seem like they were just pushed through to publication without proper care taken to edit and fix them. I've edited my own book a minimum of 10 times and had about 20 beta readers give me feedback. I want to have it edited professionally, but it's not cheap. Again, I know writing is not easy, but I can also tell when it's an inherent thing for an author and when it's pushed from someone who doesn't quite have the talent or hasn't honed the craft well yet. I guess I'm just picky, critical, not sure what to call it.
I have started reading an older book,
, book 3 of 15. I will probably stop at this book because I feel there's constant arguments between the four main characters and the Morganville world is so depressing.
Brooke wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Brooke wrote: "Paula wrote: "Nicole D. wrote: "Brooke wrote: "Looks like is going to probably be a DNF. It's ALL telling. I am just not getting sucked in. ..."I hear you. I've definitely read books that have left me thinking how the hell did this writer get an agent much less a publishing contract. And then you read the acknowledgements section at the back and there's this long list of well known authors there and you think they must have had some sort of in. And yes, editing is crazy expensive if you want it done right, but well worth the investment. I went through a few before I found my dream editor, but she ain't cheap that's for sure.
Finished a book! Actually, the novella
. It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course, it said it should take about 1 hour to read; sadly it took me over 2 days.... But still! I finished a book! :) I'm still working on LotBD, which is FANTASTIC but I find no time to read. Will get through it. Hope everyone had a great holiday!
MadameZelda wrote: "I have started reading an older book, , book 3 of 15. I will probably stop at this book because I feel there's constant arguments between the four main characters a..."MV series is my all time YA Fav Series ever! Love Claire & Shane,Michael and Eve!! Oh the series does get better much better.
Oh and Myrnin <3 Love him hes such an awesome amazing love to hate villian!
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. It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course, it said it should take about 1 hour to read; sadly it ..."WHOO HOO. Donna! I finished an auudio today and I'm trying to read a short by Dean Koontz. It's 90 pages and i should have finished it yesterday but i keep getting interrupted.
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, book 3 of 15. I will probably stop at this book because I feel there's constant arguments between the fo..."I have enjoyed this series as well Laura.
I have been going through my oldest books and I decided I am going to start The Drake Chronicles By Alyxandra Harvey 
I have the first 3 books in
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I have started
, my first read by this author.
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Tracy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Finished a book! Actually, the novella . It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course, it said it should take about 1 hour to r..."Woohoo! I've been finding it difficult lately even getting time to read. Life gets in the way - but I wouldn't have it any other way. :) Hope alls well
MadameZelda wrote: "I have started , my first read by this author."I really enjoyed her Fever series. It's not over, and it kinda waxes and wanes, but overall it's astounding. hope you like it.
Just finished
and I loved it. Love a good fantasy book.
Started reading my Owlcrate book
, which sounds really promising. Finished the ARC of
, which was really great. Lots of laugh out loud moments, mixed with some ugly crying.
started it long time ago and I think it's time to finish it!!
Donna wrote: "MadameZelda wrote: "I have started , my first read by this author."I really enjoyed her Fever series. It's not over, and it kinda waxes and wanes, but overall it's as...
Agree with Donna The series has its ups and downs but i absolutely love this series Next to the IAD series by Kresley Cole this series is my next fav series ever!
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, my first read by this author."Love the Fever series MadameZ. Hope you like it.
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. It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course, it said it should take abo..."Everything gets in the way lately, especially work. I should retire.
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and I loved it. Love a good fantasy book."I love a good fantasy as well. Wonder if it's in audio?
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, which sounds really promising. Finished the ARC of
, which was really great. Lots of la..."The Mother Road sounds really fun Paula. I put it on my tbr so i can snag it when it comes out.
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started it long time ago and I think it's time to finish it!!"I do that Phoenix. Put of books after starting them and most of the time i dont know why.
Tracy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Finished a book! Actually, the novella . It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course, it said it s..."We should all retire, Tracy.
Tracy wrote: "Paula wrote: "Started reading my Owlcrate book , which sounds really promising. Finished the ARC of
, which was really gre..."It was really funny. Didn't beat the awesomeness of
, but was very close.
Donna wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Finished a book! Actually, the novella . It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course..."Amen. Maybe we should start to play the lottery.
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today and I also need to start
for a blog tour.
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. It was good to read about Ava & Malachi again. Of course..."Yeah if we all pulled our money together we could get a huge house and live on seperate floors. We could even have a really big room to read.
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. It was good to read about Ava & Malachi ag..."Sounds like a plan Paula
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today and I also need to start for a blog tour."That's to bad Brooke. It looks like it's a good book. Covers can be deceiving
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I wasn't a huge fan of this book, though I know so many who were. I didn't get a chance to read on in the series, yet. I want to but I need more TIME!