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January 2010 Reading Challenge
3/101. Vampires: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole Currently Reading
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels:
6. Witches/Warlock/Mages: Dead Witch Walking
by Kim Harrison
7. Fae: A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K Hamilton
8. Aliens: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark
by Karen Chance
10. Hunters/Warriors/Guardians: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
Also read:
Mona Lisa Betwining by Sunny in On the Prowl anthology
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
2 books down, 8 to go1. vampires
2. werewolves
3. shifters
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
5. demons/angels
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
9/10 completed1.
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6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Ancient Future by Traci Harding
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5/10 COMPLETE Halfway done! :)
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5. demons/angels - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
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7. fae/fairies - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. space adventurers/space mercenaries - Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Strange Brew by P.N. Elrod
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow AND/OR Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
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10) Hunters, etc = The Good, the Bad, and the Undead
I'm so behind. Winter quarter just started so I haven't had much time to read. :(
Update:1. Vampires: Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1)
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3: Shifters: Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1)
4: Gods/Goddess/Immortals: Marked (House of Night, #1)
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8: Space: Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1)
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10:Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione
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7/10 Complete!1.
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6. Witches etc- Witch Fire By Anya Bast
7. Fae/Fairies- Divine Misdemeanors By Laurell K Hamilton
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9. Human with PN Ability The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4) By Laurell K Hamilton CURRENTLY READING
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1. vampires: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper2. werewolves: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3. shifters:
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Frostbite by Richelle Mead
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Please forgive me for trying this on here.1. Vampires:
2 Werewolves:Moon Called
3. Shifters
4. Gods/goddess/immortals
5. demons/angels
6. witches-Witch Blood
7. Fae/Faries: Beyond the Highland Mist
8.Space cowboys
9.paranormal abilites- Playing with Fire
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers:Rises The Night
Currently reading
Okay, Pleasure of a Dark Prince got pushed back to Feb, so I changed my werewolf book.1. vampires:
2. werewolves: Moon Awakening by Lucy Monroe
3. shifters:
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels : Covet by JR Ward
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries:
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities/ time-travel:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
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UPDATED 1/111. Vampires - Deep Kiss of Winter by Gena Showalter/Kresley Cole
2. Werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
3. Shifters - Rogue by Rachel Vincent
4. Gods/Immortals - The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witch/Sorcerer - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
7. Fae - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. Space Cowboy - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychic - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
10. Hunters - Dhampir by Barb Hendee
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8/10Finally got through Ender's game. For some reason I could not get into that book until the last 100 pgs. I am on the fence on if I want to continue the series.
1. Vampires: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Werewolves:
3: Shifters:
4: Gods/Goddess/Immortals:
5. Demons/Angels: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mage:
7: Fae/Faeries:
8: Aliens/Space Cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries:
9: Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities:
10:Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:
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4/10 DoneVampires:
Werewolves: Prince of Shadows by Susan Krinard
Shifters: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
Gods: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
Demons:
Mage:
Fae: Eyes of Fire by C.J. England
Aliens: Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore
Psychics: Dark Nights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe
Warriors:
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Finished: 4/101. vampires -
2. werewolves -
3. shifters - Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea
5. demons/angels - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages -
7. fae/fairies - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries - Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Dhampir by Barb Hendee
Nichole wrote: "Question, yo -I'm looking through my TBR and Fallen by Lauren Kate looks good but the blurb isn't very specific - which category would this fit in?"
Not sure if anyone has answered this yet, but I've read it and it would go under angels
Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm open to suggestions...
MARTINA'S JANUARY LIST - 5/10 COMPLETEJust finished Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead which I give 5 stars.
The Dark Swan series (which only consists of two books so far) is urban fantasy. It takes place in Tuscon, AZ and the Otherworld, which is basically a faery realm - but in this book faery people are called either "the gentry" or "the shining ones".
The main character is Eugenie Markham, a half-human, half-gentry shaman paid to bind & banish Otherworld creatures from our world back to Otherworld. However, in her last battle, she also became queen of the Thorn Land in Otherworld. Now, she's torn between the two lands and their people.
I LOVE this author and read all three of her series, but I think this might be my very favorite book so far, which makes me VERY sad that book three, Iron Crowned, won't be out until 2011. This is definitely a series I'll keep reading.
As for similar titles, they're a teeny bit similar to Yasmine Galenorn's Sisters of the Moon series in that they're mainly about the fae and Otherworld, but the writing isn't terribly similar or perhaps Laurell K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series (without the X-rated sex scenes). For similar writing but a very different storyline, try the Georgina Kincaid series (aka Succubus series) also by Richelle Mead.
1) Vampires -
2) Werewolves -
3) Shifters -
4) Gods, Goddesses, Immortals -
5) Angels & Demons - The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, Book 1)by Marjorie M. Liu
6) Witches, Warlocks, Sorcerers, & Mages - The Trouble with Demons (Raine Benares, Book 3) by Lisa Shearin
7) Fae & Fairies -
8) Aliens & Space - Stardoc by S.L. Viehl
9) Psychics, Ghosts, & Paranormals - Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, Book 7) by Nalini Singh
10) Hunters, Warriors, Slayers & Guardians - Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward
Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm open to sugges..."Cherra is! But I am guessing she keeps to normal hours and not vampire hours like you ;)
Shannon wrote: "1. vampires: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper2. werewolves: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3. shifters: ..."
Yay Shannon! Touch the Dark, woohoo! :)
Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? D"Mel wrote: "Tara wrote: " except a shifter book, so I'm o..."
Mona Lisa would fit for the shifter, vampire, demon categories.
Mel wrote: "Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm o..."ha! I just got up Mel--what time is it on your side of the world?
It is 13:49 now :) But Tara is on your side and she seemed to be alaready awake around 6 am.
Mel wrote: "It is 13:49 now :) But Tara is on your side and she seemed to be alaready awake around 6 am. "nope...not me!
Traded out 1 more because I couldn't resist the siren call of the new Kitty book... luckily it works for one of my remaining categories.6/10 COMPLETE
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5. demons/angels - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
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7. fae/fairies - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. space adventurers/space mercenaries - Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter
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10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow AND/OR Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
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Here is my list--Sorry I am late putting it up. I was not for sure if I was going to participate then realized both of the books I had read so far fit into one of these. Read 2/10
1.vampires--The Turning
2. werewolves--
3. shifters--Moon Called
4. immortals--Fantasy Lover
5. demons/angels--Hush, Hush
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages--White Witch, Black Curse
7. fae/fairies--Dead and Gone
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries--The Host
9. Humans with paranormal abilities--
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians--Lover Revealed
Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm open to sugges..."Have you read any books from Nalini Singh?
There's also Rachel Vincent...
Basically any of the Sookie Stackhouse books...
Kerrelyn Sparks has shifters in her series, but you have to be on book 5, I believe, for them to come into play. lol
5/101. Vampires: Deep Kiss of Winter by Gena Showalter/Kresley Cole
2. Werewolves: Killing Moon by Rebecca York
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddess/Immortals:
5. Demons/angels: Darkest Angel (Heart of Darkness Anthology) by Gena Showalter
6. Witches/warlocks:
7. Fae:
8. Alien/Space cowboys: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychics/ghosts:
10. Hunters/Guardians/Warriors: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
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5/101-Vampires-
2-Werewolves-Club Dead
3-Shifters-Slave to Sensation
4-Gods/Goddesses-
5-Angels-Hush, Hush
6-Sorcerers-Friday Night Bites
7-Fae-Need
8-Space-
9-Humans with paranormal abilities-
10-Warriors-
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Currently Reading
I am currently reading Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick and I LOVE it!!! My gosh this is such a great book. I can not wait for my daughter to go off to school so I can finish it. I hate to put it down! Anyone looking for an angel book to read, this is it!!!
Mel wrote: "It is 13:49 now :) But Tara is on your side and she seemed to be already awake around 6 am. "Not already, still.
Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm open to sugges..."The guys can shift into animals, so this book would be okay.
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ALMOST DONE!!!!
3/101. Vampires - Kiss of Crimson
2. Werewolves - Moon Called
3. Shifters - Branded by Fire
4. Gods/Immortals - The Lightning Thief
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6. Witch/Sorcerer - ???
7. Fae - Captivate
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9. Ghost - Touch the Dark
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Cherra wrote: "Mona Lisa would fit for the shifter, vampire, demon categories."Thanks Cherra! (I actually picked these because of your suggestion a while ago, but wasn't sure where they fit.)
Amelia wrote: "Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm o..."
Thanks for the suggestions. I've read the Sookie books, and the Nalini Singh book are on my long list of tbr books, if whomever checked out the first one from the library ever returns it or it comes on paperback swap. I'll check into those others though. :)
Carolyn F. wrote: "Tara wrote: "Anyone familiar with Mona Lisa Awakening? Does it fit any of the categories? I'm still missing a few, I have some options for everything except a shifter book, so I'm o..."Thanks!
Mel wrote: "Yay Shannon! Touch the Dark, woohoo! :)"I don't know if I'll get to it. : ( I think this is the third time I've stuck it in a challenge.
5 of 10 Read3. Shifters-Stray By Rachel Vincent
4. gods/goddess/immortals-American Gods By Neil Gaiman
7. Fae/Fairies-A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) By Laurell K. Hamilton
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys/Mercenaries-Awaken Me Darkly By Gena Showalter
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians-Pleasure Unbound By Larissa Ione
Also Read
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
Another One Bites the DustBy Jennifer Rardin
I give Hush, Hush 5 Stars!! I love it!
Ok, I wasn't going to do this months challenge, but I couldn't stay away.1. Vampire - Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn
2. Werewolves - Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
3. Shifter - Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn
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5. Demons/Angels - Pure Blood by Caitlin Kittredge
6. Witches - Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
7. Fae/Faeries - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
8. Aliens/Space - The Host by Stephanie Meyer
9. Psychics/Ghost - Shadowland by Alyson Noel
10. Warrior/Guardian - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
Trying to work out the kinks you may have seen this already. I think one of my books is in wrong category. Going to have to find another book. NO 6. I need a witch or sorcerer Iam looking. There are just to many Vampires on the market.1.
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4. Gods/immortals; Darkest Night, Gena Showalter
5. Demons; The Demon’s Librarian, by Lilith Saintcrow
6. Magic; Child of Darkness, by Jennifer Armintrout
7. fae ; Fae Fever, by Karen Marie Moning
8. aliens/space ; Veil of Midnight, by Lara Adrian
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Magic; Child of Darkness, by Jennifer Armintrout
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Gods/immortals; Darkest Night, Gena Showalter
Demons; The Demon’s Librarian, by Lilith Saintcrow
fae ; Fae Fever, by Karen Marie Moning
aliens/space ; Veil of Midnight, by Lara Adrian
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Amelia wrote: "5/101-Vampires-Death's Mistress 1/9
2-Werewolves-Club Dead
3-Shifters-Slave to Sensation
4-Gods/Goddesses-Fantasy Lover 1/12
5-Angels..."
Amelia, how did you like Death's Mistress (just... you know.. in case anybody is looking for something interesting to read)? :P
Oh yes ofcourse Tara. Vampire hours, right? Oh Shannon, me too! I'm still stuck in my second book cause I've been doing other stuff than reading and the only book I read was a re-read from a week ago (which I love and adored).
Hope you get to it for next challenge.
Mel, Karen Chance should pay you, I have never seen one person drum up so much biz for another! You should be in marketing or sales, lol!! She should def send you a settlement, you are amazing!!
LOL. Thank you (I guess). I'm not the only one pushing Karen Chance, you should see Amelia. And we do it cause she deserves it. She writes really great, interesting, funny UF books which lots of action, twists and hot romance.
Some people didn't get past her first book in the Cassie Palmer series, which admitably wasn't very good: too much info given in inappropriate times. But the rest of the books are golden!
And seriously: her series has one of the most interesting male hero's in the genre (ever heard of Pritkin?).
I've been a bit extra on a roll this week cause I heard the release of one of KC's books might be pushed back by her editor cause of the illness of the author. She is fine now by the way. So I was hoping that extra popularity might help.
5/10 READ1. Vampires -
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5. Demons/Angels - Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
6. Mages - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
7. Fae/Faeries -
8. Aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Human w/ Paranormal Abilities - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
10. Hunter/Slayer/Guardian - The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur
Link to My Challenges & Lists
Oh wait, you have heard of Pritkin, LOL. Just looked at your read-list. But I see you haven't read the Dory series yet. The second one, Death's Mistress, came out this week and it's great (GR-rating so far is 4,47 I believe). Okay I will stop now.
That's right Lynn! We are the unofficial Chance pushers. I make T-shirts with character slogans, I harass all of my friends, I harass starngers in B+N. I have no Shame. :)I should be in advertising. lol
4/10 Completed1) Vampires – All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire
3) Shifters – Mine to Take
4) God/Goddess/Immortals - Rejar
5) Demons/Angels – Desire Unchained
6) Witches/Sorcerers(Shaman) - Storm Born
7) Fae/Fairies – A Sprinkle of Fairy Dust
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January
4/10
1. Vampires/Undead: Club Dead by Charlaine HarrisJan 3 (4*)2. Werewoves: Howl at the Moon by Christine Warren
3. Shifters: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
5. Demons/Angels: Covet by J.R. WardJan. 2 (4.5*)6. Witches/Warlocks/Mages: Fire Study by Maria Snyder
7. Fae/Fairies/Elves: She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren
8. Aliens/Space: Mostly Harmless by Douglas AdamsJan 8 (3.5*)9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with PNR Abilities: The Summoning by Kelley ArmstrongJan 11 (4.5*)10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers: Street Game by Christine Feehan
The Summoning was really good! I'd have given it 5* if the first chapters had been as strong as the rest of the book.