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What Are You Reading Right Now Part 2
Victoria wrote: "Here's my March book reviews post, if anyone's interested: http://ziglernews.blogspot.co.uk/2017..."
Laura Ingalls Wilder! On the Banks of Plum Creek and The Long Winter are my favorite ones in the series :) Love them all, though!
Laura Ingalls Wilder! On the Banks of Plum Creek and The Long Winter are my favorite ones in the series :) Love them all, though!
Last night I reorganized my bookshelves! My main bookshelves are below. On the far left is mostly kids and MG books. The other 2 have most of my series that I've at least started. Most of these books I've read, but not all of them. Oh, and the Book Thief is in there, just because its one of my favorites.

Here's a close up of the series shelves, and all my Funko Pops. A few Tsum Tsums are in there, but most of those are on my kids shelves.

This is one my TBR bookshelves, but I was finally able to clear off the top shelf for some more series. There's another row of books behind them, that are my odds and ends books that I want to keep. Again, I've read most of these. The rest of this shelf is all TBR books (and a mess!)

And then in my display case, I have all my HP books and some of my HP collectible stuff, and all my Cassandra Clare books, plus The Remnant Chronicles. Also my fairies and dragons I collect.

Here's a close up of the series shelves, and all my Funko Pops. A few Tsum Tsums are in there, but most of those are on my kids shelves.

This is one my TBR bookshelves, but I was finally able to clear off the top shelf for some more series. There's another row of books behind them, that are my odds and ends books that I want to keep. Again, I've read most of these. The rest of this shelf is all TBR books (and a mess!)

And then in my display case, I have all my HP books and some of my HP collectible stuff, and all my Cassandra Clare books, plus The Remnant Chronicles. Also my fairies and dragons I collect.


Now reading
(binge reading the series) which started as a PIFM book. ;)
Also reading
so can get to our BotM book
.
Reading
as a buddy read with Jenny.
And almost finished (finally) with
on audiobook.

Also reading


Reading

And almost finished (finally) with

Catherine wrote: "@jenny wow! And I thought I had a lot of books! I actually just rearranged my bookshelves in my classroom. They're color coordinated now, that way if students owe me time and it's messed up they ca..."
Thanks! I have TONS more books...but those are all TBR shelves, and kinda messy. I have 3 full bookshelves in the basement, and 4 full ones in my library, you just can't see them in the pics. One is the one I showed the top shelf of, and that bookshelf is HUGE, holds tons of books!
And I love Mara Dyer too!
Thanks! I have TONS more books...but those are all TBR shelves, and kinda messy. I have 3 full bookshelves in the basement, and 4 full ones in my library, you just can't see them in the pics. One is the one I showed the top shelf of, and that bookshelf is HUGE, holds tons of books!
And I love Mara Dyer too!
Karen wrote: "Wow, Jenny, gorgeous! You need to come do mine (as soon as I get more shelves!) ;)"
LOL!! Definitely a good excuse to visit, and I LOVE rearranging bookshelves and books!
LOL!! Definitely a good excuse to visit, and I LOVE rearranging bookshelves and books!

I bought the first two books in the Mara Dyer series cheap off of book outlet, but I still haven't got around to reading that series. I'm thinking I'm missing out on something really good now. I better get going on them.
Donna wrote: "Catherine wrote: "@jenny wow! And I thought I had a lot of books! I actually just rearranged my bookshelves in my classroom. They're color coordinated now, that way if students owe me time and it's..."
Donna, I think you would love these! The thing to remember, is the entire trilogy is one big mystery. I wasn't in love with the first book, but the second was better, and the third was AMAZING! Really worth it to finish the series, it has a great ending!
Donna, I think you would love these! The thing to remember, is the entire trilogy is one big mystery. I wasn't in love with the first book, but the second was better, and the third was AMAZING! Really worth it to finish the series, it has a great ending!

I am sitting here just drooling over all your books, you funko pop ( you have some of the beauty and the beast!!!) and not to mention you had me googling tsum tsum!!!! I never heard of them before, they're so cute!! Awesome displays Jenny!!! I can see you're enjoying your room. :-)
Jenny wrote: "Last night I reorganized my bookshelves! My main bookshelves are below. On the far right is mostly kids and MG books. The other 2 have most of my series that I've at least started. Most of these bo..."
That is a pretty unreal collection, Jenny! SO COOL :)
That is a pretty unreal collection, Jenny! SO COOL :)
Catherine wrote: "@jenny wow! And I thought I had a lot of books! I actually just rearranged my bookshelves in my classroom. They're color coordinated now, that way if students owe me time and it's messed up they ca..."
Bwahaha! I love that you have your students help organize your bookshelf when it gets messy :) Creative!
Bwahaha! I love that you have your students help organize your bookshelf when it gets messy :) Creative!
Thanks so much Donna! I finally found Belle in the Celebration dress at the end of the new movie...I'd been looking for that one for awhile!
Tsum Tsums are so cute, mine are all Disney. I saw them first on Instagram, and fell in love! They are super inexpensive, too, I find them at Target and Walmart.
Tsum Tsums are so cute, mine are all Disney. I saw them first on Instagram, and fell in love! They are super inexpensive, too, I find them at Target and Walmart.

Ooh...that sounds really good! Thanks, good to know not to give up after the first book.

Laura Ingalls Wilder! On the Banks of P..."
The Long Winter has been my favourite so far. I'm currently almost done reading "Little Town On The Prairie" with the two books that follow it ready to read when I'm done. I'd never read them before, and am very glad I'm finally doing so.
Victoria wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Here's my March book reviews post, if anyone's interested: http://ziglernews.blogspot.co.uk/2017..."
Laura Ingalls Wilder! On ..."
They are amazing books! And so cool that they are her memoirs :)
Laura Ingalls Wilder! On ..."
They are amazing books! And so cool that they are her memoirs :)

Laura In..."
Indeed!
I am now reading
(buddy read),
- SOOOO good! and doing a reread of
by audiobook. This is my BILLIONTH time reading Dragonflight. ;) I don't much like the narration but I love this book so much, that I don't care.
I'm also doing a betaread and I'm about a quarter through and loving it!



I'm also doing a betaread and I'm about a quarter through and loving it!
David wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Last night I reorganized my bookshelves! My main bookshelves are below. On the far right is mostly kids and MG books. The other 2 have most of my series that I've at least started. Mo..."
Thanks David! The books have taken me years LOL!! There's a few on the kids shelves that I've had since I was a kid :)
Thanks David! The books have taken me years LOL!! There's a few on the kids shelves that I've had since I was a kid :)
Karen wrote: "I am now reading
(buddy read),
- SOOOO good! and doing a reread of
by audiobook. This is ..."
I'm almost done with
and I love it SO MUCH!!! I just knew I would love this series :)
I've read SO MANY BOOKS lately and I've been terrible about updating you all on what I've read! My March Wrap Up will be up soon, and I'll link it here!
Right now I'm reading
which took me a bit to get into, but I am a little more now at 60%. So far I'd rate it around a 3.5 star, I like it but its not great. Its cool that the concept of Japanese folklore is prevalent, so that's different from the norm. I think the writing could have used some more work, but its an alright YA fantasy/paranormal story.
Also reading
which has been a fascinating read so far!
My next read I think will be



I'm almost done with

I've read SO MANY BOOKS lately and I've been terrible about updating you all on what I've read! My March Wrap Up will be up soon, and I'll link it here!
Right now I'm reading

Also reading

My next read I think will be





The next books in the ADSOM series get even more interesting! Also I totally almost walked out of B&N with Frost Blood today, got really close. But I have a lot of books to read right now so I didn't end up buying anything.
Heather wrote: "I'm currently reading
and am kind of disappointed because I'm not loving it as much as expected. :/"
It's going to be hard for her to live up to expectations after her first series. Hope it gets better!

It's going to be hard for her to live up to expectations after her first series. Hope it gets better!
Karen wrote: "I am now reading
(buddy read),
- SOOOO good! and doing a reread of
by audiobook. This is ..."
Ooh I'm adding Mars One to my list now! And that Dragonrider series looks interesting. I saw one of the later books by her son on sale the other day, but the reviews of her son's writing weren't as stellar as her writing. I might give the first book a shot though!



Ooh I'm adding Mars One to my list now! And that Dragonrider series looks interesting. I saw one of the later books by her son on sale the other day, but the reviews of her son's writing weren't as stellar as her writing. I might give the first book a shot though!


Good to know. Glad you enjoyed it! I think I'll still pick it up, but I'll try to lower my expectations. :)
I liked A Torch Against the Night, esp. for a sequel!


https://youtu.be/jSBQK-W1K1o"
I've heard so many mixed things about this one, but you gave a good review, so I'll add it to my TBR!
Elora wrote: "Jenny wrote: "My 4 star review of 
https://youtu.be/jSBQK-W1K1o"
I've heard so many mixed things about this one, but you gave a good review, so I'll add i..."
YAY! Let me know what you think if you read it :)

https://youtu.be/jSBQK-W1K1o"
I've heard so many mixed things about this one, but you gave a good review, so I'll add i..."
YAY! Let me know what you think if you read it :)
David wrote: "Karen wrote: "I am now reading
(buddy read),
- SOOOO good! and doing a reread of
by audio..."
Oh man, David, The Dragonriders of Pern are my favorites! I've worn out my copies of
and
(both are trilogies combined in one book). I'm almost done with the audio of Dragonflight and already scamming to figure out where to get a copy of the audio of
. My love for these books has not faded in any way over the *cough* 4 decades I've been reading them. The later books by Todd MacCaffrey can't hold a candle to those beloved first books of Anne's.
is my next favorite as it tells of how the colonists arrived on Pern and settled the world and created the dragons. Your dragons in Soulmarked remind me of the Pern dragons. ;) I'm seeing some bad reviews, but keep in mind, the first book was written in 1968 and was way ahead of its time back then.



Oh man, David, The Dragonriders of Pern are my favorites! I've worn out my copies of







I read some of the Pern books years ago, and loved them. I need to get the whole series so I can read the rest (the ones I read I'd borrowed, so I don't even have copies of those any more).
Karen wrote: "David wrote: "Karen wrote: "I am now reading
(buddy read),
- SOOOO good! and doing a reread of [bookcover:Dragonflight|199..."
Wow, thanks for all the info! They sound right up my alley, hopefully I can squeeze them in this year :)


Wow, thanks for all the info! They sound right up my alley, hopefully I can squeeze them in this year :)
Making good progress on Crooked Kingdom now! At 75% and loving it. As with the first book, the complexity and imperfections of the characters is what makes the story. That is something I strive to do with my own characters (especially in The Slip Trilogy and The Fatemarked Epic), so I am paying close attention to what the author does. She is a fantastic writer!


I need to finish several series this year.


I need to finish several series this year."
I loved that one!
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I am reading The Ask and the Answer
. I've been putting this one off for some reason.
I need to finish several series this ye..."
Ditto. SO GOOD. And the third book is even better :)

I need to finish several series this ye..."
Ditto. SO GOOD. And the third book is even better :)
I started
and loving it so far, especially Lila's POV. She makes this series IMO.
Also started
on audio, but barely into it yet. This is a LONG one!! 32 hours of listening time!

Also started

David wrote: "I am at 90% on Crooked Kingdom and the ending is PERFECTION so far. Wow, I'm in awe."
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!

OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!"
Me too!
Jenny wrote: "David wrote: "I am at 90% on Crooked Kingdom and the ending is PERFECTION so far. Wow, I'm in awe."
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!"
You and Heidi will both love it, I'm pretty sure!
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!"
You and Heidi will both love it, I'm pretty sure!
David wrote: "Jenny wrote: "David wrote: "I am at 90% on Crooked Kingdom and the ending is PERFECTION so far. Wow, I'm in awe."
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!"
You and Heidi will both love it, I'm pretty ..."
Agree with you about Six of Crows / Crooked Kingdom! Perfection!
OMG, CAN'T WAIT to read this one!!!"
You and Heidi will both love it, I'm pretty ..."
Agree with you about Six of Crows / Crooked Kingdom! Perfection!
Nancy wrote: "I am reading The Ask and the Answer
. I've been putting this one off for some reason.
I need to finish several series this year."
I think I'm going to reread this series again! I love it so much and I need a K for my A -Z challenge! ;) The audiobooks are amazing!

I need to finish several series this year."
I think I'm going to reread this series again! I love it so much and I need a K for my A -Z challenge! ;) The audiobooks are amazing!
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The 13th Tale is amazing! It's one of the books I can't get enough of rereading, and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it already.