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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "I am reading City of Bones by Michael Connelly.

Also, the Exigency group read sounds like it will be fun!"


TarHeelGirl I LOVED City of Bones, well any of Connelly's novels


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Karen wrote: "I loved City of Bones. Good choice!
I just finished reading Michaell Siemsen's newest offering, Exigency. A thriller sci fi that cost me a night's sleep. a sure sign that it's a good book. Ch..."


Enjoyed your review! I am looking forward to January!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I just finished Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner

It has been made in to a movie which hits Cinema's here next week. Let me tell what a whirlwind of a story it was. Action, Action, Action!! My brain is a little numb from it all. So next up I think I'll read something light and fluffy! Perhaps the book Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis will do.

Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "I just finished Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner

It has been made in to a movie which hits Cinema's here next week. Let me tell what a whirlwind of a story it w..."


I know I saw the previews last week when my mom and I went to the movies
And I just picked it for one of our 2015 choices


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Debbie wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I just finished Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner

It has been made in to a movie which hits Cinema's here next week. Let me tell what a whirl..."


I plan to start the next book tonight.

Can't wait!!


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Susan, sounds like a busy weekend. Hope you have nice weather. At least here it's not supposed to be quite as hot.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
hmmm, slow weekend for me can't wait, Dreading Monday LOL ;)

knee deep in my December reviews


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Debbie wrote: "hmmm, slow weekend for me can't wait, Dreading Monday LOL ;)

knee deep in my December reviews"


Oh Debbie, are my Monday blues wearing off on you lol!


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "Debbie wrote: "hmmm, slow weekend for me can't wait, Dreading Monday LOL ;)

knee deep in my December reviews"

Oh Debbie, are my Monday blues wearing off on you lol!"


NO my dear Ang I need no help for the Monday blahs :)
xo


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Really enjoying Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. Susan I think you would enjoy this one, I think you love animals like I do?

Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Susan wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "Really enjoying Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. Susan I think you would enjoy this one, I think you love animals like I do?

Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis"

I am g..."


I noticed Tarheelgirl is reading what looks like a good one as well. Its called "The Cat in the Window"

The Cat in the Window And Other Stories of the Cats We Love by Callie Smith Grant

I have just bought it and added to my read list!!
(Love me a good cat book lol)


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Ang from OZ wrote: "Susan wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "Really enjoying Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. Susan I think you would enjoy this one, I think you love animals like I do?

[bookcover:Animal Magnetism|827..."


It's a collection of short stories and I've only read a couple, but so far it's a good book. I downloaded it a couple a weeks back when it was free.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Susan wrote: "I seen that book on free friday but past it up not sure why. I have started Invisible Murder, not to far yet only on page 18 but someone from The boy has made their appearence. I dont want to spoil."

I might start next week while I am recovering from my surgery. Also want to get started on the second maze runner book. Not much reading this week, as I'm busy getting the house in order and work has been crazy!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Susan wrote: "Works crazy for me also, It will be that way till after Nov 4, no more hiding in my office to read! But I did get to read about 4 pages tonight until the homework started then I went from reading t..."

Oh yes, Math can go and bugger off with Monday I reckon!


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Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments Argh, upper level math! When I was in high school algebra, trig and geometry were a snap. I could see the problems in my head and had them worked out by the end of class. My junior year I would have had a near perfect score but I continually lost points for 'note taking'.

Then I got to college and took calculus and differential equations. I understand there is a relationship between two and three dimension space (area and volume), I just couldn't see the equation in my head. It killed me. I eventually dropped Civil Engineering for Anthropology.

Good luck.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Currently making my way through the Animal Magnetism Series by Jill Shalvis. Really enjoying them. Currently on book 3.

Rescue My Heart (Animal Magnetism, #3) by Jill Shalvis


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Susan wrote: "Trying to get threw Invisible Murder, its alot harder to read then The boy in the suitcase. It jumps around alot and has alot of story lines going on. The boy had a lot of story lines too, but it f..."

Thanks for the update. I want to eventually get that one from the library, but right now I think I need to pick something that flows and is a faster read.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Susan wrote: "Trying to get threw Invisible Murder, its alot harder to read then The boy in the suitcase. It jumps around alot and has alot of story lines going on. The boy had a lot of story lines too, but it f..."

Well after hearing that Susan I'm not in a hurry to start it. Think I'll pick up Gone Girl after I have finished the Animal Magnetism series that I am reading now. Gone Girl starts at the movies in two weeks I think. So want to get it read before I go see it.


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That one's never even crossed my radar. Not my type of read and don't get me wrong I LOVE thrillers just not the true crime ones.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments That's the way Susan, Life's too short to waste time reading awful books! I haven't picked anything up since the surgery. Brain is too foggy with painkillers to make sense of the story. But think I'll be back reading today. I want to get back to the 3rd Animal Magnetism book!!


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Susan wrote: "I think I am going to shelf Invisible Murder. Its really hard to read maybe its cuz of all the words I have to skip over. I am going to start Love Song by Christine M Knight, it was one I won and ..."

I would like to be able to read it on my Nook just because of having an instant dictionary, but since it's $9.99, I think I'd go to the library when I get around to reading it. Some of the reviews say it's a hard book to get into. I have several other books I want to read, so I'm not in a rush.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Feeling more human today!! Got maybe 20 pages read yesterday, couldn't get comfortable enough to read anymore. The weather is gorgeous though, bright blue sky and light winds. A nice change after a few days of grey and rain! Storms supposed to move in this afternoon though.


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Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments been taking a break from the Richard Jury novels. I started The Martian the other day and I'm loving it. The character is Hi-larious. Seems fairly well grounded in science, but it's the humor, the way he talks to himself, that really has me hooked.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Great reading choices everyone. I hope you all join us for our January group discussion of Michael Siemsem's Exigency
Exigency by Michael Siemsen
Michael will be joining us! So mark your calendars and I'll be putting more up about it as we get closer to the end of the year. Wow the end of the year how'd that happen LOL

I'm just getting ready to dig into the December release of
Valley of Fires (Conquered Earth, #3) by J. Barton Mitchell
I'm reviewing it for RT
Have a GReat Day!!


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Hope to find time to finish The Closers (Harry Bosch, #11) by Michael Connelly this weekend. I've been trying to catch up on the Harry Bosch series lately and this one may be one of my favorites.


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TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Hope to find time to finish The Closers (Harry Bosch, #11) by Michael Connelly this weekend. I've been trying to catch up on the Harry Bosch series lately and this one may be one of my favorites."

OOh love that series, fingers crossed for you TarHeelGirl :)


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Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments Just finished The Martian by Andy Weir . I was blown away. Never heard of the author before, but he blew me away. It was funny, it was fast paced and it was interesting (astronaut stranded on Mars). I can't say enough good things about this book. I didn't want to put it down.


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments So I watched the first season of a TV Series called "Witches of East End" So I then hunted down the book by author Melissa De La Cruz.

Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family #1) by Melissa de la Cruz

So, I read that yesterday afternoon, and let me tell you it was the biggest load of rubbish I have read in a long time. But on a good note I loved the TV Series!


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Kamas wrote: "Just finished The Martian by Andy Weir. I was blown away. Never heard of the author before, but he blew me away. It was funny, it was fast paced and it was interesting (astronaut stranded o..."

Kamas it's new to me too but there's nothing better than a great Sci-Fi thanks for the recommendation it's going on my wish list


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Ang from OZ wrote: "So I watched the first season of a TV Series called "Witches of East End" So I then hunted down the book by author Melissa De La Cruz.

Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family #1) by Melissa de la Cruz

So, I read that ..."


Well at least the TV series was good :)

thanks for the comment Ang


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Karen Laird (shadetreebookreviews) | 228 comments I just finished Spark of Light by Elizabeth Tuttle. After the the great apocalyptic war which ended in the enslavement of the previously unknown earth's population, life is dire for Avery a young elf.
This is a poignant story about Avery, as she discovers friendship, life and love.
This is a wonderful story and Elizabeth has humbled me with her first novel. I can hardly wait for the next two of the Trilogy.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "I just finished Spark of Light by Elizabeth Tuttle. After the the great apocalyptic war which ended in the enslavement of the previously unknown earth's population, life is dire for Avery a young ..."

Thanks Karen!


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Currently reading A Field of Red by Greg Enslen by Greg Enslen that was recently free from Kindle. It's turning out to be a pretty suspenseful novel, written in a similar style to the Harry Bosch series.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
thanks TarHeelGirl

Well the rest of you it's Friday what's on your reading plate this weekend
I just finished John Twelve Hawks latest upcoming FANTASTIC new urban fantasy and reviewed it today on my blog-http://thereadingfrenzy.blogspot.com/...

Spark by John Twelve Hawks


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I finished off "Twisted by Elisabeth Naughton"

Twisted (Eternal Guardians, #7) by Elisabeth Naughton

Now I am on to "Ghost Wolf by MIchele Hauf"

Ghost Wolf by Michele Hauf

Only a few pages in, but its hooked me already, Michele Hauf is always a guaranteed good read for me.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "I finished off "Twisted by Elisabeth Naughton"

Twisted (Eternal Guardians, #7) by Elisabeth Naughton

Now I am on to "Ghost Wolf by MIchele Hauf"

Ghost Wolf by Michele Hauf

Only a few pages in, but its hooked me al..."

Thanks Ang!!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Starting "Night's Honour by Thea Harrison" today.

Night's Honor (Elder Races, #7) by Thea Harrison

Then I think I might read "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" I have heard great things about this book.

Of Metal and Wishes (Of Metal and Wishes, #1) by Sarah Fine


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I started "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" this afternoon. Oh gosh its a great read so far. Think along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" story and you wouldn't be far off the mark! Can't put it down!

Of Metal and Wishes (Of Metal and Wishes, #1) by Sarah Fine


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Ang from OZ wrote: "I started "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" this afternoon. Oh gosh its a great read so far. Think along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" story and you wouldn't be far off the mark! Can't p..."

Ooh sounds great Ang :) how was work?


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Lisa Higgins | 101 comments Ang from OZ wrote: "I started "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" this afternoon. Oh gosh its a great read so far. Think along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" story and you wouldn't be far off the mark! Can't p..."

That sounds AWESOME. Off to put it on my tbr list--


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Oh don't mention that dreaded word (WORK)

You can imagine what it was like, being away for 2 weeks. My desk was a dumping ground for anything, any person didn't know what to do with it!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Lisa wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I started "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" this afternoon. Oh gosh its a great read so far. Think along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" story and you wouldn't be far of..."

:) Great!!


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Lisa wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I started "Of Metal and Wishes by Sarah Fine" this afternoon. Oh gosh its a great read so far. Think along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" story and you wouldn't be far of..."

Hey Lisa thanks for dropping by :) xo


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Ang from OZ wrote: "Oh don't mention that dreaded word (WORK)

You can imagine what it was like, being away for 2 weeks. My desk was a dumping ground for anything, any person didn't know what to do with it!"


Well you just come and sit on my couch and tell me all about it. :)


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Ruth | 206 comments Reading "Gone Girl" before it can be spoiled by any movie reviewers!


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ruth wrote: "Reading "Gone Girl" before it can be spoiled by any movie reviewers!"

Hi Ruth, ain't that the truth LOL ;)
Thanks for sharing!!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Ruth wrote: "Reading "Gone Girl" before it can be spoiled by any movie reviewers!"

Hi Ruth, I plan to start that next!! Luckily, so far no one has spoilt it for me!!

Happy Reading to you!! :)


message 298: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Debbie wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "Oh don't mention that dreaded word (WORK)

You can imagine what it was like, being away for 2 weeks. My desk was a dumping ground for anything, any person didn't know what to d..."


Wouldn't that be wonderful Deb!! Pity you live so far away lol!! :)

Day two back at work, and feeling pretty sore and sorry for myself!

Still reading Of Metal and Wishes, I am in love with this book, book two doesn't release until mid next year :(


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I am going to soon start "Gone Girl" too. It seems everyone either loves it or hates it, so I thought I would find out for myself.


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I am just getting started on Lamb to the Slaughter by Karen Ann Hopkins by Karen Ann Hopkins. I also just picked up the paperback version of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn , so I'm going to try to read it as well.


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