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I'm going to start Janie Crouch's
.Just downloaded it, so it may be the first book I read in 2016!It's a Harlequin - length RS. I've read and liked her previous books very much.
Charlene wrote: "I'm going to start Janie Crouch's .Just downloaded it, so it may be the first book I read in 2016!It's a Harlequin - length RS. I've read and liked her p..."
I have some of hers haven't read any yet of course.
Laura, I'd be interested to see your response to these books.
I finished one last book in 2015:
by Anne Stuart. My favorite in the House of Rohan series.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Anne Stuart. My favorite in the House of Rohan series.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I'll be continuing this series and hopefully finishing it this year. Good to know that the last book is so good.
Lauren wrote: "I'll be continuing this series and hopefully finishing it this year. Good to know that the last book is so good."
I thought books 3 and 4 were very good. Actually, each book in the series got better and better.
Charlene wrote: "Monica wrote: "Charlene wrote: "I think I only read Triptych (Will Trent, #1) by Karin Slaughter, so I'll need to get to the rest of Will Trent in 2016. If anyone is starting the second book, let m..."Charlene, I am just now seeing this. I was also busy over the holidays. I just started the book this morning. I can put it off until you are ready though, I have plenty to read, trust me.
Robin wrote: "I finished one last book in 2015: by Anne Stuart. My favorite in the House of Rohan series.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I think I have book 4 next. I'm glad you liked this one so much. I need to add this series to my 2016 plan!
Laura wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "Finished 
. This is one of my favorite series ever. This read like the last book of the series with a check in at the e..."I think I read somewhere that she is done with this series after the novella, too, Laura. I've loved this series, but was disappointed with
, not with Cole, but with Shannon (the heroine). I'm looking forward to book 6.
I'm not sure what I last reported, I've been so busy with the holidays and my brain is fried from all of our home projects we have going.I just finished Beyond Reach (Book 6 Grant County) by Karin Slaughter. I am left speechless. Truly speechless. I sure hope we have some Grant County characters show up with Will Trent or I will be thoroughly peeved. I need updates!
I am listening to Sweetest Scoundrel (Book 9 Maiden Lane) by Elizabeth Hoyt and enjoying the narration. For some reason I had a hard time getting into the book when I was trying the ebook, but I am loving it right now. Phew!
I started Fractured (Book 2 Will Trent) by Karin Slaughter and it's already got me pretty hooked.
Monica wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Monica wrote: "Charlene wrote: "I think I only read Triptych (Will Trent, #1) by Karin Slaughter, so I'll need to get to the rest of Will Trent in 2016. If anyone is starting the s..."Monica, I need to order the second Will Trent book from the library; I will get to that right away. Thanks.
My first book this year is A Game of Thrones (Book 1) by George R.R. Martin - a reread to continue the series :) As a leftover from 2015 I am still listening to The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon. Both are hefty books and figured I should start with them.
Monica wrote: "I'm not sure what I last reported, I've been so busy with the holidays and my brain is fried from all of our home projects we have going.I just finished Beyond Reach (Book 6 Grant Co..."
Wow! You're plowing right through Karin Slaughter's backlist. Rest assured, you'll eventually get back to the Grant County characters in the Will Trent series.
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I just finished Beyond Reach (Book 6 Grant Co..."
Knew you'd be where you are with Beyond Reach. I just sat there for a bit.
I read the first book in Maiden Lane and have listened to the rest. I think it makes a huge (positive) difference.
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Wow! Way to start the year!!
Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "My first book this year is A Game of Thrones (Book 1) by George R.R. Martin - a reread to continue the series :) As a leftover from 20..."Lol, I know :)
I'm reading two Harlequin-length RS books by Janie Crouch, whose books I've liked before:
and
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Jonetta wrote: "I read the first book in Maiden Lane and have listened to the rest. I think it makes a huge (positive) difference. ..."This is the first one I have listened to, and I really enjoyed it. I never had a hard time getting into any of the others (some of them are 5 star reads for me). But I think I was too focused on the holidays and listening to the Kate Burkholder and Grant County series. I'll definitely listen to the next ones though in the Maiden Lane series.
Robin wrote: "Wow! You're plowing right through Karin Slaughter's backlist. Rest assured, you'll eventually get back to the Grant County characters in the Will Trent series...."Good to know, Robin! I am very glad to know we get more Grant County. Or am I? Lena stresses me out!
I started listening to What Angels Fear (book 1 Sebastian St. Cyr) by C.S. Harris. I am enjoying the narration and the story. Excited for our monthly discussions to start!
I am so glad you like Slaughter's books, Monica. She has been my fav author for years. And we are both caught up on Burkholder. Now I just have to catch up Hoyt. I am planning to read two this month. Yay, regarding C.S. Harris's book!
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I'm reading...hadn't considered listening. Looking forward to your evaluation of the performance.
I finished reading Indelible by Karin Slaughter, 4 ★. Here's the link to my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm now moving on to A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava.
Monica wrote: "Good to know, Robin! I am very glad to know we get more Grant County. Or am I? Lena stresses me out"Lena only bothers me a little. I guess I've gotten used to her. The one that absolutely drives me crazy is Angie in the Will Trent books.
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I think I despise Angie more than Lena and that's saying something.
Jonetta wrote: "Robin wrote: "Lena only bothers me a little. I guess I've gotten used to her. The one that absolutely drives me crazy is Angie in the Will Trent books...."I think I despise Angie more than Lena and that's saying something. .."
I absolutely agree, Jonetta.
Jonetta wrote: "Robin wrote: "Lena only bothers me a little. I guess I've gotten used to her. The one that absolutely drives me crazy is Angie in the Will Trent books...."I think I despise Angie more than Lena a..."
Ugh, do not get me started on Angie! (insert mean face emoticon)
LOL! Yep, that's my face reading any parts featuring Angie
LOL. Just finished
Fallen by Karin Slaughter. Another winner in the Will Trent series. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Yes, that one had me glued to my spot!
I have a dumb question, but do you all count audio books as "read "after listening? I have never done audio ever.
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Absolutely! It's just another format...ePub, paperback, hardcover, audio.
Jonetta wrote: "Not a dumb question. Absolutely! It's just another format...ePub, paperback, hardcover, audio."
Interesting. I may have to try it out.
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I've discovered I prefer listening to mystery/suspense books, especially when there's a top notch narrator. The appeal of audiobooks is in the stratosphere right now and the competition for narrators is fierce! That means they just get better and better (with the occasional rotten egg).
If you plan to start the Slaughter series, I highly recommend the audio format as they've all been excellent. Same for the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo.
I download most from the library.
Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "Interesting. I may have to try it out..."I've discovered I prefer listening to mystery/suspense books, especially when there's a top notch narrator. The appeal of audiobooks is in t..."
I will definitely try it out. It could be dangerous. Reading books, listening to books, I may not talk to my family for days. Lol.
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Jonetta wrote: "Hahaha! My husband has learned ho to communicate with my headphones."Lol
Robin wrote: "Lena only bothers me a little. I guess I've gotten used to her. The one that absolutely drives me crazy is Angie in the Will Trent books. ..."Lena doesn't exactly bother me, I just worry about her to the point of exhaustion. I'm worried about her now, thinking of what I'll find when I get to her in the Will Trent series, lol. I remember Angie from the first Will Trent book and I don't like her either (after just one book). So I completely understand you both on that end.
Jonetta wrote: "Hahaha! My husband has learned how to communicate with my headphones."Haha, same here, Jonetta.
Jonetta wrote: "I'm reading...hadn't considered listening. Looking forward to your evaluation of the performance...."It's Davina Porter narrating if that helps. So it's well done. My only complaint is that her Irish accent, while very very good, for a female character comes off a little masculine. Other than that, I have zero complaints. I'm really enjoying it.
Davina Porter? Oh my I may have to get the audio now too.
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Monica wrote: "Lena doesn't exactly bother me, I just worry about her to the point of exhaustion. I'm worried about her now, thinking of what I'll find when I get to her in the Will Trent series, lol. I remember Angie from the first Will Trent book and I don't like her either (after just one book). So I completely understand you both on that end.."Wait till you get a larger dose of Angie. I usually don't react negatively to a character in a book, but I can't stand her.
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Another good one! The ending....