Anita Blake Series Buddy Read

[Adele, Moderator]

don't forget to drop by the liquor store while you are out...lol

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Adele wrote: "don't forget to drop by the liquor store while you are out...lol"

Is this your way of telling me I should be drunk to listen to this??? Because that just makes me want to die laughing

[Adele, Moderator]

no i'm not telling you to be drunk while you listen, but i know your thoughts on the series... maybe a drink wouldn't be too bad either.
it cant hurt.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Adele wrote: "no i'm not telling you to be drunk while you listen, but i know your thoughts on the series... maybe a drink wouldn't be too bad either.
it cant hurt."

Noted! To the liqour store!

[Katy]

Adele wrote: "ok i'm done.....i suppose i'll twiddle my thumbs until the next one! lol
ok so i'm wary of Richard now. i don't like him much after this book...
Edward is still awesome... scary but awesome.
[spoi..."

Getting further into the Killing Dance. She knows how to put these characters into sticky situations! (view spoiler)[ Dolph wondering if Anita killed Robert, and taking her to the scene as a test? And of course, Anita has killed, lots of times...but not Robert. (hide spoiler)]

Going to be on vacation and won't be checking in for a few days, but taking the books with me, so I'll be able to chat when I get back!

[Amyiw, Challenges Moderator]

I'm a 1/3 through The Killing Dance. Didn't realize that today was the last day on the schedule. I've had it in my head 2 per month as 2 weeks so... well anyway, I should be done in a day or so, so just a little behind.

These books put me on edge and I have to take a break from them. I think two weeks is perfect for me for them. I'm just about ready for the suspense/gore.

I think Richard needs to understand that some people need killing. Is that why this is the Killing Dance or is it the assassins?

[Adele, Moderator]

No the killing dance refers to sex or dominance fights... namely the fight to become Ulfric.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Amy I am 4 books behind.. hehe, no panic.

[Adele, Moderator]

No panic Norma, you read what you can, when you can...if you want to of course.
He he im lenient today, take advantage while you can.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Adele wrote: "No panic Norma, you read what you can, when you can...if you want to of course.
He he im lenient today, take advantage while you can."

LOL! I am getting there. Had to go Audio... Only way I was going to get through it

[Adele, Moderator]

ooh what are they like on audio? my crappy library doesn't have the best selection of books, or audiobooks... however I did notice one of the anita blake series.

The last Audiobook I listened to was the hunger games and the narrator just sounded so patronizing, I didn't continue the series because of that. which is a shame cause I quite enjoyed the movies and want to do a comparison.

so what is the narrator like? and are the audiobooks worth my time?

[Adele, Moderator]

Ok so we are finally getting somewhere. Burnt offerings has a twist. New and reoccurring characters. And most importantly we meet Nathaniel.
Ooh and it gets all mystical and erotic and well sometimes a bit cringe worthy.
Have I sparked your interest?
Well lets get reading

[Oleander]

I've read the first 4 a while back. Will pick up Bloody Bones next time I go to the library. So far my favorite character is Edward - A side kick who might kill you at any moment. He intrigues me.

[Kissie]

Oleander wrote: "I've read the first 4 a while back. Will pick up Bloody Bones next time I go to the library. So far my favorite character is Edward - A side kick who might kill you at any moment. He intrigues me."

I am re-reading and picking up the books I didn't have. Edward is one of my favorite characters for just the same reason. He's un-predictable and deadly.

[Kissie]

Adele wrote: "Ok so we are finally getting somewhere. Burnt offerings has a twist. New and reoccurring characters. And most importantly we meet Nathaniel.
Ooh and it gets all mystical and erotic and well someti..."

Hi Adele, as I mentioned before, for me, the books get better and better and the characters sexier and sexier! Oh, and more dangerous and some you just HATE! I love this series because it's always growing and changes make it a great read!

[Adele, Moderator]

oleander I hope you can join us with this continuation read.
ok you might be a couple of books behind, but you can catch up if you want. we read each book in two week segments but it only takes me a couple of days to get through the book. but thats me...I have no idea about your reading pace. its up to you.

kissie, I hated and refuse to read certain bits of the obdissian butterfly. Whilst its important for the rest of the series...I downright hated bits and in my re reads I know now what to skip.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Audio is fun, I love it. I haven't started it yet, since I have to finish the one I am listening to now, but it is next on the list. I also reserved 5, 6, 7, and 8, so we shall see. I will let you know as soon as I start

[Kissie]

Adele wrote:kissie, I hated and refuse to read certain bits of the obdissian butterfly. Whilst its important for the rest of the series...I downright hated bits and in my re reads I know now what to skip...."
Yes, as a re-read for me with some of the books, I skipped some too. I have finally finished purchasing the entire collection so I have the ones I missed. I don't think I ever read Obsidian Butterfly. how bad is it?

[Kaylah]

What do you guys think of Nathaniel. He annoyed me to no end!... I think i just put it down to in the end I just like a Strong male character - jean Claude, Micah, Edward... He was a bit cute in later books but otherwise... Yeah I didn't go much on him

[Adele, Moderator]

kaylah, its all a re read for me but it isn't for others....we aren't up to micah yet, so people wont know who we are talking about.
anyway micah and Nathaniel (when he is not being so submissive) are my faves as well as edward/ted and Jean Claude.oh lets face it I love em all...except richard.

[Adele, Moderator]

kissie,
obdissian butterfly has very icky bits in it , if you want to know which bit is the worst look at the spoiler, if not just trust me and read it on an empty stomach it is gory. more horror than any other anita book.


(view spoiler)[ when yu get o the hospital bit... beware. there is a flesh eating zombie in the nursery of the hospital(need I say more).it is the part of the book ive read and refuse to read again. not only does it gross me out but it breaks my heart. and I just generally hate it. all othe gory bits in the book I think pale in comparison (hide spoiler)].
the only good thing in the book is (view spoiler)[ get to know edward/ted better. we meet new psychos(always makes things interesting). and anitas new powers (hide spoiler)]

[Kissie]

thanks Adele, I DO NOT want to read that part. I'm way too much of a cry baby. :( thanks for the heads up.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

I like Dolph! That is all.

[Amyiw, Challenges Moderator]

Aw, why do you not like Richard? I'm only halfway through the book, but in the last book I felt that Anita really did him wrong. (view spoiler)[ Anita, "Embrace your wolf, kill, kill, kill, .... oh, icky, you eat raw meat too. I mean, I saw all those people covering the body licking up and eating the wolf I shot from book 2 but your going to do that too, icky... I can't handle it, icky, even if I've seen even worse. Oh, let me get comfort from the cold one. He doesn't have any raw meat/people issues. Oh yea, he drinks their blood to get warm. But hey the wolf, I cannot even kiss him in human form, too icky. (hide spoiler)] Richard might be having a hissy fit and might become even worse, but right now, I'm on his side. (view spoiler)[ Waiting month to sleep together because she wants marriage first yet she goes off with J.C. on a comfort screw. (hide spoiler)] Do you see yet I'm on Richard's side. Not that I don't like J.C., I always did to some extent, but I think if Anita handled it like a pro, like she does everything else, Richard would've been a lot different. (view spoiler)[Instead she goes against her no sex policy, and her no sex with dead guys, and pulls completely away from her "true" boyfriend. No I'm mad at Anita for Richard. I take it he becomes worse if you dislike him because I cannot see that here. (hide spoiler)]Did you still like him at this book? I'm halfway through Burnt Offerings.

@Norma - I like Dolph too. He hasn't done anything I dislike yet.

[Oleander]

I'm halfway through Bloody Bones. This series sure doesn't shy away from harming children and pets. and I don't like that but overall I do like the books. I do love that Anita takes absolutely no shit from anybody. I've been warned that she changes but so far she's still consistent with the first books.

[Adele, Moderator]

Ha ha ha Amy i agree with your spoiler. its actually from this book i started not liking him. i mean he is acting like a spoiled brat. (view spoiler)[ in later books he is a bit of a bastard at points and whiny. almost erratic. as much as i was team Richard he just started irritating me. (hide spoiler)]

[Oleander]

I think my favorite part of the series is the mystery. I have no idea what is going on for most of the book. I hope the mystery continues as the series goes on.

[Katy]

Adele wrote: "Ha ha ha Amy i agree with your spoiler. its actually from this book i started not liking him. i mean he is acting like a spoiled brat. [spoilers removed]"

Hey there, I'm back! I read Killing Dance on the trip, and I'm almost done with Burnt Offerings. I've ordered the next four, from Blue Moon through Narcissus in Chains.

Which book are we on? (LOL!) Don't want to discuss ahead of schedule.

[Adele, Moderator]

the top of the topic has all the dates and I have the book cover at the top to display the current book.

we are currently finishing up Burnt Offerings and tomorrow we will be starting Blue Moon. so it will all be changing over sometime tomorrow. I have to do the BOM poll first and then I'll fix up the topic then compose and send out the mass message. ... so I'll be a bit busy tomorrow myself.

ok well I'd better see if I can get a start on some things and I'll be back to introduce the next book to everyone tomorrow.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

I do not know enough about Richard. I still have to read book 3. This audiobook I am reading just won't end.. LOL. As soon as it does I am going for book 3 on audio.

[Katy]

Adele wrote: "the top of the topic has all the dates and I have the book cover at the top to display the current book.

we are currently finishing up Burnt Offerings and tomorrow we will be starting Blue Moon. ..."

At least I'm on schedule as of today, since I'm just finishing the current book. I've ordered Blue Moon, so I'll start that when I get it.

[Katy]

Katy wrote: "Adele wrote: "the top of the topic has all the dates and I have the book cover at the top to display the current book.

we are currently finishing up Burnt Offerings and tomorrow we will be startin..."

Got it. Started...Richard's in trouble, and she's started a fight with a neighboring Master of the City...

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Loving it on Audiobook! LOL! Easier to read, I can multitask, but the girl who does the voice cannot do male voices and it gets confusing

[Katy]

Norma wrote: "Loving it on Audiobook! LOL! Easier to read, I can multitask, but the girl who does the voice cannot do male voices and it gets confusing"

If they can't do the male voices...wow. There are a LOT of guys! I'm in Blue Moon...and there's...the straight humans, including the sheriff, lawyer and thugs (so far); the werewolves; the wereleopards; the vampires...and of course, Jean Claude and Asher...

Right now I'm at the point where (view spoiler)[ Anita has to break up the fight at the bar between Richard's Mom and the woman accusing him of rape, Betty. Just too funny. Nobody wants to go near her... (hide spoiler)]

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

I am curious to find out where all these damned Masters came from... Geez. And the one thing that STILL drives me nuts is she over details.. It must have been a 10 minute explaination of the woods and the road when the snake woman was driving her... OMG.. I zoned out while listening, came back, and it was still explainaing the terrain!

[Katy]

Norma wrote: "I am curious to find out where all these damned Masters came from... Geez. And the one thing that STILL drives me nuts is she over details.. It must have been a 10 minute explaination of the woods..."

There seem to be a ton of Masters, I agree.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

And seriously... If someone you KNOW doesn't like you comes to your house and offers to drive you somewhere.. and you know that person has a human slave.. DON'T GO! She does the stupidest crap!!! Stranger Danger anyone?! She is the same age as me when this was written.. So I know she was taught it!

[Oleander]

I don't think I'll be able to catch up with the rest of you, but might as well keep trying.

"Somewhere out there, by tomorrow, someone would have my name on a to-do list. Pick up dry cleaning, buy groceries, kill Anita Blake."

The Killing Dance

[Katy]

Oleander wrote: "I don't think I'll be able to catch up with the rest of you, but might as well keep trying.

"Somewhere out there, by tomorrow, someone would have my name on a to-do list. Pick up dry cleaning, bu..."

That was a great line. Keep plugging. At this point, I'm still in Blue Moon, but should be on the next book. I'll keep going.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Oleander, are you on The Killing Game? I am only on the Lunatic Cafe but she is driving me bonkers! Please tell me she either gets smarter... or dies and comes back something else that is smarter? I can't take the stupid crap she gets into!

[Katy]

Norma wrote: "Oleander, are you on The Killing Game? I am only on the Lunatic Cafe but she is driving me bonkers! Please tell me she either gets smarter... or dies and comes back something else that is smarter..."

I found the books got better. As you experience more of her world, some of the humor gets sharper. And at one point, she gets a "trainee" for the necromancing she does, and he gets to do some of the "less bright" things.

The more time she has to introduce and develop her characters, the more engrossing the books get.

At least for me.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Ok, good, because she is irritating me.

[Adele, Moderator]

I couldn't agree more Katy! lol I was going to say the exact same thing

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

We are only on book 8?! I have a chance to catch up!?

[Adele, Moderator]

we are supposed to be on Obsidian Butterfly but I'm running behind.
I'll change things tomorrow.

[Norma, BOM & Co Moderator]

Either way. I am catching up! YAY

[Oleander]

No need for you ladies in the lead to hurry along. Take your time. LOL

In answer to the question about stupid, she's still pretty insane imo. Let's go face a werewolf pack all alone type stuff. Will she ever figure out that she needs to take a zombie army with her everywhere? LOL

[Katy]

Oleander wrote: "No need for you ladies in the lead to hurry along. Take your time. LOL

In answer to the question about stupid, she's still pretty insane imo. Let's go face a werewolf pack all alone type stuff..."

We all need minions, whether zombie or otherwise. I could use some just going to the grocery store...and some of the people I meet on the street...I'm not sure a zombie army would help.

And let's not get started on the other people(?) I meet on the Metro Red Line...

[Oleander]

Some of those Metro riders may already be zombies LOL

[Katy]

Oleander wrote: "Some of those Metro riders may already be zombies LOL"

That would explain a lot.

Except for the mumbling and conversations with beings none of the rest of us can hear...