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What Are You Reading Right Now Part 2
LOL Victoria!
Lots of pirate books this last month, love me some pirate books! And I keep meaning to read My Sister's Keeper, I've heard its really good!
Lots of pirate books this last month, love me some pirate books! And I keep meaning to read My Sister's Keeper, I've heard its really good!
Jonathan is a STITCH, we loved meeting him!!! I have so many of his books signed now, but I'll probably try to pick up one or two more just to have an excuse to chat with him!
So I kind of fell off my Readathon wagon. I finished 3 books, which I mentioned earlier in the threads:
4 stars, 5 stars, 5 stars respectively.
I'm still reading
and I'm really not motivated to finish, but I need to so I don't have it hanging over my head! Also reading
which I'm really liking, its just going to take me awhile to get through.
Needed a bit of a break, so read a really fun quick read:
4 stars
Going to be starting
today I think. My OwlCrate book club is reading it right now, so I thought why not?
4 stars, 5 stars, 5 stars respectively. I'm still reading
and I'm really not motivated to finish, but I need to so I don't have it hanging over my head! Also reading
which I'm really liking, its just going to take me awhile to get through.Needed a bit of a break, so read a really fun quick read:
4 starsGoing to be starting
today I think. My OwlCrate book club is reading it right now, so I thought why not?
Jenny wrote: "LOL Victoria!Lots of pirate books this last month, love me some pirate books! And I keep meaning to read My Sister's Keeper, I've heard its really good!"
Yeah, My Sister's Keeper was really good. I've seen the movie too and really enjoyed that. I enjoyed the book more though.
I'm working on a pirate themed adventure story myself, and some of those pirate books I read in November were on my brothers list of books you must read if you plan to write about pirates. He insists I can't write about pirates until I've caught up on reading certain books.
I'm reading
. It's definitely keeping my attention. I needed a small break from sci-fi which is unusual for me.
And I'm listening to
on audio and I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying it. I didn't think I'd like a western.
. It's definitely keeping my attention. I needed a small break from sci-fi which is unusual for me. And I'm listening to
on audio and I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying it. I didn't think I'd like a western.
I finished reading Outlander last night finally, five stars!! It only took me a little over a month to read it but I did it and it’s my longest read to date!!! So proud!!I just started The Foxe And The Hound by R.S. Grey today!!!! I need a good RomCom after that long book I just finished to cheer me up with a good laugh!
I finished both Before She Ignites (which was interesting) and Turtles All the Way Down (which was fantastic). Currently working on finishing Voyager and then I'm going to start Flame in the Mist.
Sorry I haven't been around lately! Beau's bday, work, writing, etc. Crazy busy but it's been good. And I HAVE been reading. I finished
a decent read. Started both
and
BOTH are good so it's hard to decide which to focus on :) A good problem to have!
a decent read. Started both
and
BOTH are good so it's hard to decide which to focus on :) A good problem to have!
David wrote: "Sorry I haven't been around lately! Beau's bday, work, writing, etc. Crazy busy but it's been good. And I HAVE been reading. I finished
a decent read. Started bot..."Hope Beau had a fun birthday.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Karen wrote: "I started
on audio,
and
. ACOTAR is slow going. It's been ok, b..."
I kind of liked ACOTAR. I don't mind insta-love. I think there are tons of people who "fall in love at first sight". Might not be the smartest thing to do in real life, but it still happens. I hated the sequel. ACOMAF just pissed me off. I had no desire to keep reading the series after that book. It's classified as YA, but totally isn't. That's not the authors fault though. That's not the reason I didn't like it though. I just didn't like how the good guy turned bad and the bad guy turned good. It wasn't believable to me.
Books I've recently finished:
4 stars. I didn't like it quite as much as the first 2 in the series, but still a good mystery. One more left to read in this series!
4.5 stars. I really am loving this series! Its a great world the author has built.
4 stars. Very solid, enjoyable read. I loved the concept, and the plot moved fast. And really interesting characters! All of them flawed, some deeply so.
Next I'm reading
4 stars. I didn't like it quite as much as the first 2 in the series, but still a good mystery. One more left to read in this series!
4.5 stars. I really am loving this series! Its a great world the author has built.
4 stars. Very solid, enjoyable read. I loved the concept, and the plot moved fast. And really interesting characters! All of them flawed, some deeply so.Next I'm reading
Jenny wrote: "Books I've recently finished:
4 stars. I didn't like it quite as much as the first 2 in the series, but still a good mystery. One more left to read in ..."
Hope you like Alive!!
4 stars. I didn't like it quite as much as the first 2 in the series, but still a good mystery. One more left to read in ..."Hope you like Alive!!
I finished
and
and just started
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to start our buddy read of
. I'm ready whenever you are! :)
and
and just started
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to start our buddy read of
. I'm ready whenever you are! :)
Karen wrote: "I finished
and
and just started 
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to start our buddy re..."
We can start it now if you want!
and
and just started 
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to start our buddy re..."
We can start it now if you want!
Jenny wrote: "Karen wrote: "I finished
and
and just started 
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to star..."
Yaaayy!! Pulling it out of my huge TBR pile now. I'll set up a thread now and start it tonight. :-D
and
and just started 
Jenny, let me know when you're ready to star..."
Yaaayy!! Pulling it out of my huge TBR pile now. I'll set up a thread now and start it tonight. :-D
Victoria wrote: "David wrote: "Sorry I haven't been around lately! Beau's bday, work, writing, etc. Crazy busy but it's been good. And I HAVE been reading. I finished
a decent rea..."
Thank you! We had a great time :) SO MUCH fun at this age, I love being a daddy.
a decent rea..."Thank you! We had a great time :) SO MUCH fun at this age, I love being a daddy.
Finished
it was okayyyy, I had some gripes but it was a quick read that kept my interest :)
Now I'm reading
since it's a library book before I go back to
it was okayyyy, I had some gripes but it was a quick read that kept my interest :)Now I'm reading
since it's a library book before I go back to
David wrote: "Victoria wrote: "David wrote: "Sorry I haven't been around lately! Beau's bday, work, writing, etc. Crazy busy but it's been good. And I HAVE been reading. I finished [bookcover:Iron Dragoons|34740..."You're welcome! :)
Currently reading
and an eARC of
. Also doing a reread of
on audio (rereading the series) to prepare for the release of
. :)
and an eARC of
. Also doing a reread of
on audio (rereading the series) to prepare for the release of
. :)
I finished
which was a fun, short quick read for the Goodreads challenge ;) 4 stars
Right now I'm reading
which I'm speeding through pretty quickly and enjoying.
Also reading
with Karen and really loving this one!
which was a fun, short quick read for the Goodreads challenge ;) 4 starsRight now I'm reading
which I'm speeding through pretty quickly and enjoying.Also reading
with Karen and really loving this one!
Oda wrote: "finished
today an okay read.
read
yesterday LOVE THAT BOOK.
reading
next"
I enjoyed Rebel Mechanics! Good steampunk :)
today an okay read.read
yesterday LOVE THAT BOOK.reading
next"I enjoyed Rebel Mechanics! Good steampunk :)
David wrote: "Finished
it was okayyyy, I had some gripes but it was a quick read that kept my interest :)
Now I'm reading
since it's a l..."
I haven't read a John Grisham in a long time! I think the last one I read was
which I really liked.
it was okayyyy, I had some gripes but it was a quick read that kept my interest :)Now I'm reading
since it's a l..."I haven't read a John Grisham in a long time! I think the last one I read was
which I really liked.
Karen wrote: "Currently reading
and an eARC of
. Also doing a reread of
on audio (rereading the series)..."
I CANNOT wait for Unearthed to be released!!!
and an eARC of
. Also doing a reread of
on audio (rereading the series)..."I CANNOT wait for Unearthed to be released!!!
Jenny wrote: "Oda wrote: "finished
today an okay read.
read
yesterday LOVE THAT BOOK.
reading [bookcover:Rebel Mechanics|2271..."
I loved it :) I know my bookstore at least has the second one so yeay.:)
today an okay read.read
yesterday LOVE THAT BOOK.reading [bookcover:Rebel Mechanics|2271..."
I loved it :) I know my bookstore at least has the second one so yeay.:)
I finished
4.5 stars, loved it!
Finished
solid 4 star read. Nice, fast paced story. The plot never stopped moving! And good twists.
Finished
and really liked this! Great fun looking at documents and drawings and things out of JK Rowlings personal collection.
Finished
which was pretty good. This is a sinister mermaid/siren story!
Then I read
which is a short story in the same series, also good.
Right now I'm reading
which I'm LOVING
And
and this book is so beautiful!
4.5 stars, loved it!Finished
solid 4 star read. Nice, fast paced story. The plot never stopped moving! And good twists.Finished
and really liked this! Great fun looking at documents and drawings and things out of JK Rowlings personal collection.Finished
which was pretty good. This is a sinister mermaid/siren story! Then I read
which is a short story in the same series, also good.Right now I'm reading
which I'm LOVINGAnd
and this book is so beautiful!
I just bought a book with contributions from 25 authors of which 100% of profits will go to the hurricane relief of Texas, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. All the money (as in 100%) collected by One America will be passed directly to five local charities in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, bypassing some of the larger national charities that sometimes seem to spend more on administrative costs and salaries than they do helping people in need.
Donna wrote: "I just bought a book with contributions from 25 authors of which 100% of profits will go to the hurricane relief of Texas, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
All the money (as in 100%) collected by O..."
oooOO whats the name of the book?
All the money (as in 100%) collected by O..."
oooOO whats the name of the book?
It is called 25 For One: A Charity Bundle for Hurricane Relief.
I'm on my laptop now so can give book link.
Donna wrote: "It is called 25 For One: A Charity Bundle for Hurricane Relief. 
I'm on my laptop now so can give book ..."
Nice!!!

I'm on my laptop now so can give book ..."
Nice!!!
Jenny wrote: "I finished
4.5 stars, loved it!
Finished
solid 4 star read. Nice, fast paced story. The plot never stopped moving! And good..."
Wow, nice selection of reads! :)
4.5 stars, loved it!Finished
solid 4 star read. Nice, fast paced story. The plot never stopped moving! And good..."Wow, nice selection of reads! :)
I finished up
and really enjoyed it!
I am soooooo close to being finished with
. Another I'm really enjoying!
Not sure what to pick up after these 2. I'm a bit behind on my GR challenge so I need to read a couple of short books next to stay on target. I read too many LONG books this year including the Game of Throne books and Stephen King's IT. That put me behind. ;)
I should finish my audio of
in the next day or two and then I'll start
on audio. I bought tickets to see Pierce Brown in January for the release of the new book in this series
and really enjoyed it!I am soooooo close to being finished with
. Another I'm really enjoying!Not sure what to pick up after these 2. I'm a bit behind on my GR challenge so I need to read a couple of short books next to stay on target. I read too many LONG books this year including the Game of Throne books and Stephen King's IT. That put me behind. ;)
I should finish my audio of
in the next day or two and then I'll start
on audio. I bought tickets to see Pierce Brown in January for the release of the new book in this series
I just finished Pimpernel: Royal Ball by Sheralyn Pratt. Wow!What a great story! Her books just keep getting better and better. Pimpernel: Royal Ball
Just finished
and
, both are really good.
Also finished my reread (...again!) of
on audio. Next up is my reread of
also on audio.
Not sure what to start next in print or ebook. I'll have to see what mood I'm in. ;) I have sooooooooo many books to choose from. Nice problem to have! :P
and
, both are really good.Also finished my reread (...again!) of
on audio. Next up is my reread of
also on audio. Not sure what to start next in print or ebook. I'll have to see what mood I'm in. ;) I have sooooooooo many books to choose from. Nice problem to have! :P
I finished
and I LOVED it, 5 stars, so many feels!
Got my illustrated copy of
and reading that right now. Beautiful book!
Also started
for my K book for the alphabet challenge. I already read the prequel,
which is really kind of necessary to read first IMO. Its an okay read. Typical NA romance.
I'm about halfway through
and I'm really liking this. Hard to put down!
and I LOVED it, 5 stars, so many feels!Got my illustrated copy of
and reading that right now. Beautiful book!Also started
for my K book for the alphabet challenge. I already read the prequel,
which is really kind of necessary to read first IMO. Its an okay read. Typical NA romance.I'm about halfway through
and I'm really liking this. Hard to put down!
Karen: Yes, nice problem to have indeed! I'd rather have too many books to choose from than nothing new to read.
Victoria wrote: "Karen: Yes, nice problem to have indeed! I'd rather have too many books to choose from than nothing new to read."
Seriously, right!?
I picked
, one of the books I received from Jenny for our book advent calendar. 😀 And
to finish my Q!
Seriously, right!?
I picked
, one of the books I received from Jenny for our book advent calendar. 😀 And
to finish my Q!
Karen wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Karen: Yes, nice problem to have indeed! I'd rather have too many books to choose from than nothing new to read."
Seriously, right!?
I picked [bookcover:In a Dark, Dark Wood|250..."
YAY! You will love In A Dark, Dark Wood!
And Quidditch--so fun!
Seriously, right!?
I picked [bookcover:In a Dark, Dark Wood|250..."
YAY! You will love In A Dark, Dark Wood!
And Quidditch--so fun!
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And I think I'm longing for the year to be over, because I had to edit this comment after publishing it and noticing I'd called it my December review post instead.