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[Erica]

No problem. I've now realized just how far behind I am. haha

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Erica wrote: "No problem. I've now realized just how far behind I am. haha"

Oh 😂

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Erica wrote: "No problem. I've now realized just how far behind I am. haha"

I feel this so much! I got the latest book for my B-day and it hit me how far behind I am.

[Sadieeeee]

HIII

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Hey!

[Erica]

Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "Erica wrote: "No problem. I've now realized just how far behind I am. haha"

I feel this so much! I got the latest book for my B-day and it hit me how far behind I am."

Yeah the shadow hunter academy series has 10 books, when did that happen????

[Madeline]

The Shadowhunter Chronicles (Including the ones that aren't out yet) in the order that I think they should be read in-

City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
Clockwork Angel
Clockwork Prince
Clockwork Princess
City of Fallen Angels
City of Lost Souls
City of Heavenly Fire
The Bane Chronicles
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
The Shadowhunter's Codex Which you don't have to read, but I just thought it was interesting
The Red Scrolls of Magic
Lady Midnight
Ghosts of the Shadow Market Only read until after Through Blood Through Fire. Reading on spoils the rest of the Dark Artifices.
Lord of Shadows
Queen of Air and Darkness
Ghosts of the Shadow Market Finish reading
Chain of Gold
Chain of Iron
Chain of Thorns
The Lost Book of the White
Untitled (These three are the Wicked Powers series.)
Untitled
Untitled
The Black Volume of the Dead

[Milind]

I want to start the Shadowhunter Chronicles, but am afraid to since there are soooooo many books!

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Milind wrote: "I want to start the Shadowhunter Chronicles, but am afraid to since there are soooooo many books!"

The best reward is a long series. Trust me. The connection you get with the characters and world. Nothing better.

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Erica wrote: "Shera (Book Whispers) wrote: "Erica wrote: "No problem. I've now realized just how far behind I am. haha"

I feel this so much! I got the latest book for my B-day and it hit me how far behind I am...."

Ha-ha! Yeah.

Oh, are you excited that Clare will be releases a YA Epic Fantasy outside of the Shadow Hunter verse?

I am! I'm dying to see her fantasy world!!!!! >_<

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

@Erica It hit me that I forgot to recommend a series in the Urban Fantasy genre that is so underrated. I always recommend it, but it skipped my mind.



It's brilliant. One of my fave leads and the humor is amazing!

[Erica]

@Shera I hadn't heard about a new series so that's cool.
Also I've added this series so thanks.

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Yep!

[Arundhati]

With only few hours left for the Netflix Shadow and Bone release, how excited are you guys? I am freaking out with all the anticipation. It's 1am here and I am watching all reviews of the show and all the teeny tiny extra footage I can get. I am too excited to go to sleep. The wait was soo long, but I am sure it will be all worth it. :)

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

I guess, I'm still reading and know won't be watching the show for a while. So I'm pretty chill.

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

I feel completely left out lol. I have not read Shadow and Bone books or anything Leigh Bardugo for that matter. I literally just started SJM XD, I need to get to it...lol.

However, even if I did read Shadow and Bone it probably won't matter because I do not have Netflix lmao.

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Yes, I am also reading the series currently so I haven't even watched the trailer, just to avoid any spoilers, but as soon as I am done reading, my next stop would be YouTube for the trailer!!

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Great! Yeah that's a good idea, don't want spoilers! Hope you enjoy. :)

[Erica]

Yeah avoid the trailers until after you read the shadow and bone trilogy.

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

I don't have Netflix either. I'm just going to borrow a friends account when the times comes.

I've been avoiding all trailers and won't be watching them period. At least not until I watch the show. I don't want to be spoiled on any level.

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Hey! So I just saw that the next book in Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath will release in Jan 2022 ♥️😭....well, earlier it was November so now I'll have to wait more.... anyone disappointed as me?

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate long waits!

[StardustReader]

Rushali wrote: "Hey! So I just saw that the next book in Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath will release in Jan 2022 ♥️😭....well, earlier it was November so now I'll have to wait more......"

Nooooooooooooooooooo!
2 more months!

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Suhas wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Hey! So I just saw that the next book in Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath will release in Jan 2022 ♥️😭....well, earlier it was November so now I'll have..."

Yeah!!!

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate long waits!"

I can understand! But it's so good sometimes I feel I shouldn't have picked it up lol..

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate long waits!"

I can understand! But it's so goo..."

Haha, that's how I feel with so many books. I usually try to pick up series which have already been finished, but sometimes I can't help myself...XD

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate long waits!"

I can understand!..."

Hahaha! Great series often make you feel so. I also generally pick up finished ones, to avoid waiting.

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate long waits!"

I c..."

True! When you can't wait for the next book, just shows how awesome it is. :)
Oh that's cool!

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out lol. I hate l..."

Yeah! Are you waiting for any such book of a series?

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series once HOKAB it out..."

The two main ones I'm waiting for are the second book in Legendborn, and Girls of Fate and Fury XD.

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only read the series o..."

Ohhhh! So I will be reading Girls of Paper and Fire this month.

[Mango, Goddess of Mangoes]

Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Mango wrote: "Well...I haven't read the HOEAB yet...XD. I got the news yesterday, and I think I'll only rea..."

Oh, that's great! It's one of those books you either hate or love lol. I hope you enjoy it! It was a 4 star for me.

[Erica]

Rushali wrote: "Hey! So I just saw that the next book in Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath will release in Jan 2022 ♥️😭....well, earlier it was November so now I'll have to wait more......"

Also very sad. She better still be releasing the next novella for A Court of Thorns and Roses series this year.

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Erica wrote: "Rushali wrote: "Hey! So I just saw that the next book in Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath will release in Jan 2022 ♥️😭....well, earlier it was November so now I'll have..."

Hopefully..

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

That's a bummer about the delay. I haven't read the first Crescent City book yet, but that sucks. At least for me it won't be too big of a delay between them when I read'em.

For Epic/High Fantasy I definitely like to wait until a series is almost done or done. I waited 15 years for the final book in a trilogy when I called it quits and promised to never read anything by that author again. (New anyway.) If I hadn't given up it would make 24 years of waiting.

For other genres I like to just go with the flow most of the time. Unless they change formats on me. Like starting a series in paperback, and then switching to hardback. Or I know the books are cliffhanger torture devices.

[Shahd]

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[stu]

heyy

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Hey, Blobbie.

[stu]

Hii

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Gosh, I've missed everyone! Sorry I haven't been around. I've been so busy trying to find a balance. I got a new job as *drumroll*

A librarian!!!!

I know guys. I know! Of course my third week in we we're doing inventory. So scanning all the books and lifting all the books off for dusting and the shelves. Phew. I got very up close and personal with the books. Which is good. We were also encouraged to pick a section to "look after" and be in charge of. I wasn't so sure if I had chosen right with picking YA as I do love the genre, but I read adult more.

Well. I chose right. The YA section is way more diverse. The adult is still an ungodly amount of Christian Fiction. Mainly Church of Latter Day Saints fiction. Which reminded me why I had quit going to my local library when I was in high school. I had read all the adult books I was interested in genre wise and really the fantasy books haven't changed. Only Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson has been added to the adult fantasy line up. Nothing for Sci-Fi. They don't have a single Lisa Kleypas. So on. It's bleak. Which is why I don't think we get very many patrons . . .

I hope I can recommend and try to expand the genres available. But from some of the other librarians I'm not the only one who thinks it's too much only Christian Fiction. It makes sense for our area to have that many, but we're such a diverse community and I doubt even the most religious person only wants to read approved Christian Fiction.

Okay. Ramble done.

How has every body been?

[Erica]

Congrats on the new job! Inventory could be fun to go through and find new to you books for the tbr... it also sounds dangerous ;) Somehow my tbrs have really grown in the first half of this year. 🤷‍♀️

[Rushali, Head Mod]

Congratulations Shera on getting the job!!!!🎉🎉
I have been great, how have you been?

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Thanks Erica! Our library is so small any books of interest in the YA section where already on my TBR pile. Ha-ha. But I met check some out just to support their stats, and my job! 😂 I also didn't realize how many Christmas books are out there. Phew.

Thank you Rushali. Glad you're doing great. The group has a ton more members!
Busy and hoping to have some slow down soon, but not sure if that's in my forecast.

[Erica]

What help out the stats of books? I totally don't borrow favourite books to make sure the library keeps them/continues to buy the series. ;)

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

When ever you check out a book from your library it boosts their stats. Shows that people are checking books out and which sections. We even try to keep track of patrons who come in and use the drive through. It helps with funding.

I knew about the check out helping, but I had no idea that you'd have to go through the video feed and actually figure out how many patrons use the library.

[Erica]

Oh cool never thought of that factor. I also purposely borrow large print to help keep large print options accessible/available. I've learned so much about accessibility options, helping family, from the library over the past few years.

[frannie]

Y'all this is like, super random but I just watched Alice in wonderland for the first time and now I'm obsessed. I like how there's practically no plot because, well, wonderland is just crazy and it makes it special

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Erica wrote: "Oh cool never thought of that factor. I also purposely borrow large print to help keep large print options accessible/available. I've learned so much about accessibility options, helping family, fr..."

That's a great idea. I have noticed how much large print goes out.

@Kae which version? That is the magic of Alice. All madness. 😉

[frannie]

The 1951 Disney one!

[Shera (Book Whispers)]

Ah! That's a good introduction. Are you going to read the book?

Or you can go straight on to Disney's new live action ones. I know the UK has some pretty crazy live action ones if I recall.