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Challenge 1 of 2017: New, New and New!
Barb wrote: "Personally I do not want to change your vision for what the challenge is. My reasons are selfish - I tend to really enjoy a series more when I can read books back to back ( yeah I am a binger in se..."I agree with the above statement. I am a comfort reader going back to the same authors and series . This is a great way for me to expand my horizons.
Finished my 2nd book.
for new author. This counts as my one non-YA book. Updated post #6.
I think the "all new books" original idea is a good one to stick with. I wouldn't want to change it, and it's a good way for me to find a bunch of new series I will (hopefully) like and can read after the challenge is done.
Updated Post #30Book #1- New to me Author
*Finished 1/9/2017*
Gremlin wrote: "Diane wrote: "Oh really - bummer I will have to change my thinking in for a couple of books - I was hoping to start a series and do a couple of books from that new series."I'm open to being swaye..."
I would say maybe 2 books from one series but not more than that.
Teresa in Ohio wrote: "Etiquette & EspionageI love the steampunk look and was excited to read a book during this time period. Any recommendations for more books like this?"
I've only read a few steampunk books that I liked --
is one of them (as was Etiquette & Espionage). It has more clockwork and mechanical descriptions that are done really well, but less emphasis on dress and proper etiquette. Definitely worth checking out.
R. A. wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "Etiquette & EspionageI love the steampunk look and was excited to read a book during this time period. Any recommendations for more books like this?"
I've ..."
thanks. looks more mechanial and less fashion. added to the tbr list
Finished book #2
- New Author and New Series for meUpdated post #15
I just noticed
is $1.99 today on Amazon Kindle. It is the first in a really good series if you are looking for something to start.
Finished book #1
- New Author. It was cute, I enjoyed it.
Update post #13
Finished book #1 -
Wow that was good. I'm upset with myself for not realizing that there was a trilogy before this, but at least I'll have something to look forward to when this challenge is over.
Updated #17
Jennifer wrote: "Finished book #2 - New Author and New Series for meUpdated post #15"
This has been on my TBR list for years (literally), any good?
![laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader)](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1645808644p1/7494844.jpg)
Finished book #2
New author and new release! woot woot!Post #20 is updated.
I also finished my second book for this challenge (starting strong, this time!) which was
Finished #1
!Updated post #10.
Candice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished book #2 - New Author and New Series for meUpdated post #15"
This has been on my TBR list for years (literally), any good?"
I have owned this book for at least a year and a half probably longer, and I just finally read it...
That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I really liked the main character Dru and found it to be a page-turner. I finished it in one setting, and just ordered the second book in the series.
I do recommend that you give it a whirl.
Gremlin wrote: "I also finished my second book for this challenge (starting strong, this time!) which was "Love that cover!
Finished my 3rd
for new author and new series. Updated post #6.
Finished #3
New seriesUpdated post #15
Melanie #8 updatefinished #2- new series (adult)
finished #3- new author
Finished my first 2. 
Both new authors for me. They were both pretty quick and fun reads.
Updated post #33.
Teresa in Ohio wrote: "R. A. wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "Etiquette & EspionageI love the steampunk look and was excited to read a book during this time period. Any recommendations for more books like..."
I'd recommend
for YA steampunk. I read it a couple years ago & it's not Victorian but it is steampunk. And I remember really liking it a lot! :D
Anna (Yoda Is My Spirit Animal) wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "R. A. wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "Etiquette & EspionageI love the steampunk look and was excited to read a book during this time period. Any recommendati..."
added to my tbr list
Finished book #3:
(new author/new book)Post #20 is updated.
I might actually finish this challenge!!!!!! After the failure of last year I think I might redeem myself.
Ok seeing the title of that book now I have this running through my head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uiYp...Thanks for the ear worm Grem :)
Finished my first -
- adult. New author to me.Original post # 25.
Jennifer -
was so scary I was reluctant to read
but I did and now can't wait for #3.
Had to read a couple of books in the series I was on, so just now getting around to "NEW" books. So here is my Update (#12):New Series & New Author: Splintered (finished)
New Genre: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America (in progress)
Finished #@ for a new series -
updated post 14
Diane wrote: "Gremlin wrote: "I also finished my second book for this challenge (starting strong, this time!) which was "Love that cover!"
The cover actually has some foil treatment on it, too - so it's shiny!
Beverly wrote: "Jennifer - was so scary I was reluctant to read but I did and now can't wait for #3."Whoa it's scary? It's on my TBR but the last time I read a scary book (
) I had to sleep with the lights on for a week. And a baseball bat.
I'm on my way, first book completed for this challenge.
not my usual type of YA read, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. #5 post updated.
Beverly wrote: "Jennifer - was so scary I was reluctant to read but I did and now can't wait for #3."Beverly,
I loved
, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the series/trilogy? I could not put that book down. Fantastic read
Finished book #4
- New AuthorUpdated post #15
Candice wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Jennifer - was so scary I was reluctant to read but I did and now can't wait for #3."Whoa it's scary? It's on ..."
Yes, I found the villain to be quite creepy. I think it depends on how affected you are by that sort of thing, though? I don't generally get frightened by book reading, but I was deliciously chilled by this one. Mileage may vary.
Diane wrote: "Ok seeing the title of that book now I have this running through my head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uiYp...Thanks for the ear worm Grem :)"
I'm happy to have offered a SNZ earworm! Yay!
(Fun fact - the section of my office that I work in refers to itself as "The Earworm" because we are all constantly getting songs stuck in each others head and/or there is always some snippet of a song being sung out loud to one another. I greatly enjoy my co-workers!)
How awesome, it sounds like you have a great work environment. I told my husband about having the SNZ earworm and we both were singing it and acting like fools :)
I finished my first book for the challenge! :) Updated my original post too.FINISHED: 1/6
(adult, new author/series)
Candice -
was scary, but mostly the last 1/4 of the book. I suggest reading the last few chapters during the day. It could have just been the mood I was in when I read it.
was not scary at all - but was very suspenseful.
Gremlin wrote: "Diane wrote: "Ok seeing the title of that book now I have this running through my head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uiYp...Thanks for the ear worm Grem :)"
I'm happy to have offered a SNZ..."
That sounds like so much fun. I work as a line cook, & everyone (including my managers) are all inappropriate & familial with each other. It's like having a bunch of rowdy siblings (singing, silly one liners, dad jokes, sexually inappropriate comments, etc.) -- amazing! :D
Finished my second book
. Updated post #10
Kdbrand wrote: "Finished my second book . Updated post #10"
How did you like
?
Updated Post #30#2- New to me Author/New Series
*Finished 1/19/2017*
Jennifer wrote: "Kdbrand wrote: "Finished my second book . Updated post #10"
How did you like
?"
started off exciting. I raced through the first 50 pages, and then it started to drag a bit. The story development was solid, it just seemed a bit repetitive. However, the ending picked up and left me wanting to read book 2. Overall, a good dystopian read.
Finished book #2
New series and author.Update #13
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I love the steampunk look and was excited to read a book during this time period. Any recommendations for more books like this?