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When you're not reading a cozy....
Interesting challenge! I'm not sure how I'd pick out my favourite book of the year though...
Fantasy, romance, teen, children's books. Anything that looks interesting.
Jennifer wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished five since my last post. Not all of them were on my original list of 35 although two were and one was on my "next up."Finished Colorado Dawn [bookcover:..."
I have to admit I was little nervous about reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society since it was a gift from my mom and we really don't see eye to eye on books. However, I really enjoyed it. It is well written as a series of letters and notes, from and to the main character. It is well laid out chronologically and very well written.
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Am currently about halfway through The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Have seen the 1960 movie two or three times, but this is the first I've actually read the book. It is one of the June group reads for "The Next Best Book Club" here at GR. Yup, getting a jump on things for a change, lol.
Actually, I'm just anxious to get back to my Patricia Briggs books and don't want any interruptions for a while when I do. *G*
Heather L wrote: "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of my all-time favorite books. Can't recommend it enough!Am currently about halfway through The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Have seen the ..."
Heather pointed me towards the Guernsey Literary... on audio and I can't recommend the audio version highly enough! Excellent, truly excellent! (Although I had to ff through a few sections about animals during the war.)
When i am not reading a cozy, I like light-hearted romance books like the following:Christmas Letters, The Perfect Christmas, andThe Man You'll Marry
I started Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
I just finished Susan Conant's "ANIMAL APPETITE". When I chose the book,I thought it was a cozy but in my oppinion it did not belong in that category. That being said, I did like the book. It brought back memories of reading "The Scarlett Letter" for a debate team. Good book, but not a cozy to me. Any colonial/Native American history fans might should try it. Some aspects of the story are based on fact making even it more interesting to me. Well written. Not a cozy but also not a thriller. A good mystery. Has anyone else read this?
Zipped through
last night after accepting it was going to be ebook only. Fun read!
I'm reading Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman. I picked it up at the library because the cover was pretty! LOL
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Finished Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs late (really late) Saturday night.
Spent most of Sunday reading Silver Borne by Patrcia Briggs.
Currently reading: River Marked by (you guesssed it) Patrcia Briggs. Two more to go by her after this one!
Donna wrote: "I'm reading Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman. I picked it up at the library because the cover was pretty! LOL
"LOL....sometimes girls just have to be girls... I have done the same thing.
Heather, have you read the Alpha and OMega books by Briggs? REALLY excellent. Some of her older fantasy rocks too!I finished Robert Crais, The First Rule Thriller, tough-guy book.
Reading
and am enjoying it immensely. Set in Minnesota, a state I know nothing about so that's interesting.
Maria wrote: "Heather, have you read the Alpha and OMega books by Briggs? REALLY excellent. Some of her older fantasy rocks too!I finished Robert Crais, The First Rule Thriller, tough-guy book."
I LOVE Robert Crais! The Elvis Cole & Joe Pike books are first rate!
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I read Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf and Cry Wolf not quite two weeks ago, before I switched back to the Mercy series. I have the last two A&O books at top of the TBR pile.
Am about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way through River Marked. Had a nasty headache yesterday that prevented me from doing much reading.
Where Billy Died by Earl Staggs. I wouldn't call it a cozy, but it does look like it's going to be funny.
I am reading Four Sisters All Queens by Sherry Jones.
I am really enjoying The Vampire Hunter Chronicles. Little bit different spin on the vampire/lover type story.
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River Marked by Patricia Briggs (paranormal/urban fantasy; Mercy Thompson #6)
Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost (vampire novella)
Reckoning by Jeaniene Frost (vampire novella)
Devil to Pay by Jeaniene Frost (vampire novella)
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (paranormal/urban fantasy; Alpha and Omega #2)
Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (paranormal/urban fantasy; Alpha and Omega #3)
CURRENTLY READING:
Already Home by Vicki Lewis Thompson (romance novella, Sons of Chance #6.5)
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich (romance)
Hunting Ground had my favorite opening of all the Patricia Briggs books. I don't want to ruin anything for those who might be interested in reading the series (and I DO recommend reading the Mercy and A&O books in order), but absolutely loved it. Am now caught up on all of the Mercy and A&O books.
Already Home is a novella offered for free during May and June by VLT. It is available for both Nook and Kindle. Search on the title if interested. It is a prequel to her next trio of books in the "Sons of Chance" series. I will probably finish that tonight before going on to finish Plum Lovin'. I read the first two chapters last night only because I couldn't sleep, and didn't feel like powering up the Nook again.
Next up will be a cozy or two...
(Sorry I've been scarce the past week. A chainsaw wielding idiot took out the power on our block Tues, and my home computer--which I was on at the time--with it. I'm trying to convince myself that it is okay to charge repairs to the credit card, which isn't easy seeing as I'm trying to save money to move at end of July. OTOH, not having computer access from home is hampering the apartment search. Sigh...)
Heather - Convince yourself that it is okay to charge the repairs to the credit card - of the chainsaw wielding idiot who fried your computer. :)
Just finished Hounded
and I was underwhelmed. I'm hoping the next book gets better. And it gets such great reviews!
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Convince yourself that it is okay to charge the repairs to the credit card - of the chainsaw wielding idiot who fried your computer. :)"
LOL...I wish! : D
Just started and having trouble putting down Heart of a Knight. Lots of sexual tension but nothing really happening, not even a kiss yet, but still very steamy. I don't remember historical romances being quit this.... LOL
Started
on Saturday, but realized that
is due early next week so I'll probably switch to that. I love Terry Pratchett so much. I'm actually considering starting the discworld novels over again at
Also reading
Because I needed yet another series to read :)
I'm reading a YA - Outside In. I read the first book in this series a couple of years ago Inside Out when the author was at Pennwriters Conference. She was a key-note speaker this year. Liked that one, expect to like this one. Of course, I then gift them to my granddaughter!
Having just finished McCullough's The Greater Journey
, I've picked up another that has been on my TBR pile, 1776
Will be starting
today. I love Wendy Wax's books!
I'm reading "GHOST MOON" by Karen Robards. I got so spooked last night (reading in bed)that I had to get up and lock my door and shut & lock my windows. It isn't the words that affected me but the FEEL of the story . Robards is good.
Katherine wrote: "Having just finished McCullough's The Greater Journey[bookcover:The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris], I've picked up another that has been on my TBR pile, 1776"I thoroughly enjoyed '1776'. For being straight history, it is a readable as fiction, IMHO.
I'm reading Farworld: Water Keep by J. Scott Savage
I'm enjoying it very much but I'm only 50 pages into it. It reminds me of the Harry Potter books although I want to finish it before I still my neck out too far. Some books let down after a brilliant beginning.
Yesterday I started Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time, starting to wonder if this is going to be another slow read.
I just finished Karen Robards "Ghost Moon". I went from being too scared to look under my bed, to wipeing tears from my eyes, to fanning from the "flames of romantic passion". An emotional ride.The "bad guy" reveal was well done and the ending was carried through very well, instead of everything being wrapped up and revealed in two pages. Good Mystery.
DonnaCarol wrote: "I just finished Karen Robards "Ghost Moon". I went from being too scared to look under my bed, to wipeing tears from my eyes, to fanning from the "flames of romantic passion". An emotional ride.Th..."
Wow, sounds like it is excellently written. Glad you enjoyed it so much.
Kaye wrote: "DonnaCarol wrote: "I just finished Karen Robards "Ghost Moon". I went from being too scared to look under my bed, to wipeing tears from my eyes, to fanning from the "flames of romantic passion". An..."Thanks Kaye, I primarily read cozy mysteries so this was a risk for me. I also have never tried Karen Robards before. It is a "FEEL" book. You feel the thick Louisiana air, the heat of the passion,the ache in your heart, and you definitely feel the fear. I will be trying another by Ms. Robards when I run across one.
I am currently reading
by Susan Hill. I am having a day of reading. It's nice to be at home and just sinking into a good book. I finished
by Kenneth M. Cameron this morning and then started this one. I am also keeping up with poetry:
as well. I like to read a cozy, poetry and another good book of fiction at the same time. I take time each day to read from them all. Sometimes, I throw in a nonfiction book as well.
I finished Snuff last night. While I'll admit that it isn't as good as the earlier stuff in the series, it's still pretty darned good.
I finished reading Snow Angels and it was GREAT! It was so dark,moody,and grisly. Just what I was looking for. Lots of twists and turns to keep you on your toes. I am looking forward to reading the next books in this series.
I started reading Nine Lives by George M. Moser.
Heather L wrote: "Just started The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (YA fantasy)."I've really enjoyed the first 3 in the series (gotta get back to those!) and hope you do too!
Started
last night and it's started out well. Had trouble putting it down to go to bed.
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Finished Colorado Dawn
Heh, it could turn out to be a mixed blessing if it becomes my favorite read of the year. Here's why. Every year I'm doing a challenge that involves spelling out the title of my favorite read from the previous year. At this point, next year's is going to be The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society which is bad enough. I can't imagine what I'd do if it turned out to be 11/22/63.