December - What are you currently reading?

[Valorie]

Glad you hear you are almost back to rights Photojim!

Anywhoo, I just finished and really enjoyed it and am now moving on to the next book in the series

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I am reading and

[Steph]

I just finished reading books 1-5 of BDB in the past 4-5 days and OH BOY am I itchin' to read the rest!

But, if I could just keep my hands off the Brothers :::sigh::: I just might be able to finish this month's challenges.... LOL Is there a BDBA(nonymous) group? Might have to join! "Hi, My name is Steph and I think I'm becoming a BDB addict ..." "Hi, Steph...." Maybe I can stretch out the last 2 books, insider's guide & short stories long enough so that I don't go into serious withdrawals between now and April 2010 when John's story, Lover Mine, comes out.

:::sighs:::

Moving onto to The Hunger Games. I have a feeling I might just be replacing one addiction with another, since so many people have told me how they couldn't get enough of this series as well.

Man, having an addictive, OCD-ish personality is definitely not a good thing when it comes to books, true?! :::laughing while shuffling shitkickers quickly away from the remaining BDB books::: :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

*laughing at Steph*

From one BDB addict to another, I pretty much understand your predicament.

Here aressome suggestions on how to "enable" your addiction:

Are you a member of the GR BDB group? If not, go ahead and join.

http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...

You should sign up for the Warden's official discussion board. You can find this at her website.

You can also join the very active BDB Yahoo Group.

Get a copy of the Insider's Guide and read it in portions until JM's book come out.

Check out her other new series, by reading Covet.

That should keep you busy....LOL!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I've had book one of the BDB sitting here for over a month. One of these days I'm sure I'll start drinking the Kook-Aid too.

[Shannon]

I finished last night, here's my review if anyone is curious, and now I'm starting . I read the first Morganville book a while ago and I can't remember what happened at the end. I think I have to dig it out and read the last few chapters to refresh. I hate when that happens.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Photojim wrote: "I've had book one of the BDB sitting here for over a month. One of these days I'm sure I'll start drinking the Kook-Aid too."

I would like to hear a male's POV on this whole BDB madness.... LOL!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Yz wrote: "I would like to hear a male's POV on this whole BD..."

I don't suppose book one qualifies for one of the challenges for this month? Maybe May-December or something. Then I'd have that extra bit of motivation.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

I'm now reading The Prize by Julie Garwood. I am LOVING all her historicals!

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

I CAN'T believe it's the 8th before got a chance to view this thread. Yall are as always keeping me entertained by your reading and posts.

I finished quite a few free reads but my most recent novels are:


Current reads:

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Photojim wrote: I don't suppose book one qualifies for one of the challenges for this month? Maybe May-December or something. Then I'd have that extra bit of motivation..."

Well, in the discussion thread, it was agreed upon that centuries-old vampire and normal-life span human pairing is, in a way, a May-December affair... : )

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Yz: I like that pairing...but that's just me =D.

[Steph]

Thanks for the suggestions, Yz. I'm going to do all of those :::already showing signs of early withdrawal::: and hope it helps take the edge off. LOL :)

[Julianna]

I'm reading the second story in A Wilderness Christmas anthology. I read the first story a long time ago, and now I want to finish the rest this holiday season.:-)

[Nikki ♥]

I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter.

[[deleted user]]

I'm reading a collection of 6 short novels by various authors.The first book Rescurrection by Patrice Michelle was very good 4.5*

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Finally finished Dogs and Goddesses last night. It took me longer than a week to get through this. Granted, I had some other things going on, but I don't remember the last time I took so long to read something.

At times funny and at times choppy. I liked some of the characters and disliked others. Some of the dialog was believable and some just fodder for groans. I guess that is what happens when you have three authors working on the same storyline.

As the story goes, in 1929, an archeologist dug up a Mesopotamian temple and woke up the seven sleeping priestesses within. He moved the whole thing to Ohio where the priestesses set about waking up the goddess within. Skip ahead a couple of generations and the goddess returns.

The current generation of priestesses includes Abby, Daisy, and Shar as our heroines. Since the dogs all are characters as well, we have Bowser, Bailey, and Wolfie. Finally as heroes we have Christopher, Noah, and Sam respectively. Add another dozen or so characters and dogs and there is really quite the crew involved.

All in all, I liked it. A bit far fetched and choppy, but overall, fairly fun.

Besides, it qualifies for a D book or an Ohio book.

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Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter."

do you know what's up with this series? in The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) this series is described as a trilogy--obviously that changed because you are reading book #4. do you know why?

[Julianna]

I'm now reading The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere.

[Nikki ♥]

Cherra wrote: "Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter."

do you know what's up with this series? in The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) this se..."

No, I don't know why it's described as a trilogy. It isn't one. I know she has more books coming out in the series.

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Nikki wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter."

do you know what's up with this series? in [book:The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1)|6..."

On the very first page, it says:

"Dear Reader,

I'm thrilled to present my brand-new paranormal trilogy, LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD, which begins with The Darkest Night..."

Maybe she only planned for three--they were published May 2008, June 2008 and July 2008. They may have been so successful that she decided to continue it.

[Valorie]

I just finished and really enjoyed it. I'm now reading

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I just finished You Slay Me. Light and fun book one of the Aisling Grey series. Light and fun. I'll be sure to read the rest of the series as well.

[southpaw285]

I'm currently reading The Duke by Gaelen Foley

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Nikki wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter."

do you know what's up with this series? in The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1)

It was a prequel to the series that was an e-book free read. As the series gained popularity [probably:] it was reissued as a book.

When I did a search at the Library the Librarian told me this info =D.

[[deleted user]]

I just finished The Benefactor by Margaret Reyes Dempsey. What a great read! It is a romantic suspense that leaves the reader wanting more. Nice plot with some unexpected twists and turns. The Benefactor

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Kenjii wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter."

do you know what's up with this series? in [book:The Darkest Night (Lords of the Und..."

oh! awesome, thanks for the info...it was bothering me.

[FlibBityFLooB]

Going to start a Lisa Kleypas book called Suddenly You. I love the publisher's website because you can read the first 64 pages online. I appreciate that! :) http://browseinside.harpercollins.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780380802326

This book is supposed to be my December/May challenge book. I hope it's good!

[Kelly]

I just finished Private Arrangements I loved it.

[Kelly]

Cherra wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Kahlan, Cherra, I just finished The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (it was my December Pick-it-for-me book) and I actually really liked it. Yup, I'm a bit of a perv, I know it, and it ca..."


Cherra you should try Belinda. It was amazing!

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Kelly wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Kahlan, Cherra, I just finished The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (it was my December Pick-it-for-me book) and I actually really liked it. Yup, I'm a bit of a perv, I kno..."

i will check it out--thanks!

[Valorie]

I'm reading . I just finished and LOVED it!! I cant wait to read the next book in the series!! Hilarious and sexy romance story!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Valorie wrote: "I'm reading . I just finished and LOVED it!! I cant wait to read the next book in the series!! Hilarious and sexy romance story!"
Valorie, the only Erin McCarthy I've read is Heiress for Hire and it was only OK. However, I'm always in the mood for a funny sexy book. As long as the main character is somewhat likable I'll give it a go.

[Valorie]

Photojim wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I'm reading . I just finished and LOVED it!! I cant wait to read the next book in the series!! Hilarious and sexy ..."

The main heroine in the story is a feisty, take charge prosecutor out to get the Vamp that is supposedly dating her sister. Witty writing and a great romance! I hope you enjoy it!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Stephanie wrote: "My husband read the first two BDB books and thought they were - "ok" - liked the plot and writing but the romance was a little too much for him I think. They really are geared more for women I think."

I'll start the first in that series after I finish Stephanie Bond's - Body Movers (my pick it for me book) and Moore's - Stupidest Angel. Should be sometime tomorrow evening or Monday at the latest. I'll happily give another hetero guy opinion.

[Nikki ♥]

I'm reading Under The Mistletoe by Mary Balogh and plan on starting Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Hum, I'm seeing LOTS of familar names in here. :o) And a lot more new names. (waves at YZ, Photojim, Flib, Cherra and all the others that are members of the same groups I am.)

[FlibBityFLooB]

HeyLo Ann :) hehe

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Waves!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

I just finished In Bed With A Stranger by Mary Wine and I truly enjoyed it! I'm going to pre-order the next book in the series, In The Warrior's Bed. Can't wait!

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Hi Ann!

[Julianna]

I just finished A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid, and now I'm continuing with an anthology I started working on last week.

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Finished:
Sword of Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Might go ahead and start Book #2 [for the Royal Challenge:]. Also need to finish Caressed By Ice and Broken.

[Mel W]

How did you like Sword of Darkness, Kenjii?

[Mel W]

I finally finished Witch Fury yesterday - longest I've taken to read a book in a while - but it is a crazy busy time of year :) I'm now attempting to read I Burn for You. I was planning on finishing off my Christmas shopping today but I think I might leave that till tomorrow and hide out at home today - just so I can remember what it looks like since I've spent so little time there lately :)

[Valorie]

I just finished and thought it was a good anthology. I really enjoyed 3 out of the 4 stories. I'm now reading

[FlibBityFLooB]

Stephanie -- is it any good? :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

Here is a link to some free downloadable historical romances. I don't know how good they are, but I wanted to pass this along.

http://www.historicalromancereleases....

[Mel W]

Well, I hid at home today and finished I Burn for You. It was okay - didn't feel the attraction between the main characters though.

I feel the need for something light so I'm about to start Derik's Bane by MaryJanice Davidson.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Currently reading Gena Showalter's The Darkest Whisper, 4th book in her Lords of the Underwold series.

I think Anya might have competition as my fave LOTU heroine.