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January 2010 Reading Challenge
10/10 Finished last night! That was sooo much fun! Februar Challange HERE I COME!1. vampires:
2. werewolves:
3. shifters:
4. immortals:
5. Angels:
6. witches:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens:
9. humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/slayers:
Read:
Riding the Storm
Awesomevegan wrote: "Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Paranormal Romance - January 2010 Challenge4/10
Vampires - Dracula by Bram Stoker - currently reading
Werewolves - [book:Wicked Dee..."
I'm over halfway through Dracula and it's very, very good. Had to take a break from it though as some of the language makes my head hurt (Van Helsing especially). Also Renfield makes me gag (eating bugs is NOT a good thing). But other than that I'm loving it. Definately recommend it.
Why oh Why i dont like Fairies?They irritate the @#$%& out of me...
Can someone please recomand me on a good Fae PNR that i would actualy enjoy?!
10X
Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Bill is nasty!"Bill is the best!
:)
GO TEAM BILL ! ! !
Shay wrote: "Why oh Why i dont like Fairies?They irritate the @#$%& out of me...
Can someone please recomand me on a good Fae PNR that i would actualy enjoy?!
10X"
How do you feel about Highlanders? Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning, has Fae in it. This is the 1st book of the series and they play a very prominent part in the story. The first 3 books are good, but the series gets even better around the 4th book. The fae figure heavily into the 3th and 6th book as well. Just a thought to try.
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Currently reading 10. Hunters/Slayers Rises The Night
Monings Highlanders are a very good fae series. I highky reccomend it
Tara wrote: How do you feel about Highlan..."
Hy Tara, I read the first one and it was OK. And after what you wrote about it getting better i'll continue reading the series.
But right now I'm looking for a book that has Fae as main characters.
Got any ideas?
Well Adam is Fae and he was a main character and he's back in book 3, The Highlander's Touch. Plus it will work for other reasons. But without giving away a big piece of the plot I can't really explain why. All the other PNR books that feature the fae that I know and I checked and you've read them. I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. If it helps you really don't miss anything by skipping book 2 of the Highlander Series.
Sorry.
currently reading my book for category 5:
9/10 Done1. Vampires –
2. Werewolves –
3. Shifters – Bone Magic by Yasmin Galenorn
4. Gods/Goddesses –
5. Demons –
6. Witches –
7. Fae/Faries –
8. Aliens –
9. Psychics/ Ghosts –
10. Slayers –
Mod
PNR GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JANUARY6/10 read
1. vampires: Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore
5. angels: Covet by J.R. Ward
6. wizards: Night Secrets by Cherry Adair *currently reading
7. fae/fairies:
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Jan. 2010 Challenge10/10 Completed! I'm Done!!!
1.vampires -
2.werewolves -
3.shifters -
4.immortals -
5. demons/angels -
6. witches -
7. fae/fairies -
8. aliens -
9. psychics/paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/guardians -
Ok, seriously, I can't stand Bill. He has always been a creeper in my eyes. I've been waiting for someone to punch him in the face.Ok, ok, I thought about it last night and I'm switching
with
this is only due to the facts that A- I love Eric
B- Sookie has plenty of books in her series out.
C- Merit's 3rd book doesn't come out until July and I wait to space it out so I won't have to suffer unbearably.
So.... BRING ON SOME ERIC!
Oh man Amelia, you are in for a treat! That's easily my favorite of the series.
Amelia wrote: "Ok, seriously, I can't stand Bill. He has always been a creeper in my eyes. I've been waiting for someone to punch him in the face.Ok, ok, I thought about it last night and I'm switching [bookc..."
Eric's hilarious in that book. Total made me fall for him.
Okay: Kelley~DemonLover. I LOOOOVE your avatar! That guy is delicious. He's my favorite pick for Vishous :)Token Female Gamer: I didn't like Thorn Queen that much either. It was okay, I gave it three stars but I didn't get the hype. I nearly got excommunicated!
I love me some Eric! As soon as I finish up
(I'm really liking this one) I'll crack open
Okay I am sloooow. I’ve got a good excuse. I got sidetracked re-reading the fabulousness that is
. It aint on the New York Times Bestsellers list for nothing baby! (Seriously: it’s so good, Read it!)
2/10 read
1.Vampires: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
3.Shifters: Stray by Rachel Vincent
4.Gods/Immortals: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon (yes I'm going to give SK a go!)
5.Demons/Angels: Nightlife by Rob Thurman
6.Witches: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
7.Fae: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
9.Humans with Paranormal Abilities: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
10.Hunters: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Read:
★ ★ ★☆☆ (3,5 actually) (full review)Soulless was a fresh and entertaining book. I did have an issue with miss Carriger trying to be funny all the time in the beginning, didn’t appreciate the ending and found the book simply didn’t hook me. 3,5 stars.
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆This book has made me realize that this type of erotica does nothing for me. To quote Michelle M: I prefer my erotica to just be about the relationships, rather than inventing ludicrous reasons why folks have to get it on.
Currently reading:
To read:
Mel wrote: "Okay I am sloooow. I’ve got a good excuse. I got sidetracked re-reading the fabulousness that is
. It aint on the New York Times Bestsellers list for nothing..."
Shameless... you're totally shameless! LOL!! :D
Finished: 7/101. vampires -
2. werewolves -
3. shifters -
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 -
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries -
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Dhampir by Barb Hendee
5/10 Complete1. vampires-Cravings, Laurell K Hamilton
2. werewolves-Marked by Moonlight, Sharie Kohler
3. shifters-Shifter, Lora Leigh
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5. demons/angels-Hotter then Hell, Jackie Kessler
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7. fae/fairies-Faeries Gone Wild- Anthology, MaryJanice Davidson
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COMPLETE:
Okay, Pleasure of a Dark Prince got pushed back to Feb, so I changed my werewolf book to Moon Awakening.1. vampires:
2. werewolves:
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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9/101. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddess/Immortals:
5. Demons/angels:
6. Witches/warlocks:
7. Fae:
8. Alien/Space cowboys: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychics/ghosts:
10. Hunters/Guardians/Warriors:
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MARTINA'S JANUARY LIST - 6/10 COMPLETEJust finished The Trouble With Demons (Raine Benares, Book 3) by Lisa Shearin, which I gave 5 stars!
This series is not quite either paranormal romance or urban fantasy, but is more pure fantasy with sexual tension. It takes place in the fantasy land of Rheskilia, with this particular book exclusively on the Isle of Mid, which is essentially a university for mages.
Our protagonist is Raine Benares, an elf who has left her family of pirates to become a Seeker, which is basically just a thief-for-hire. In the first book, Raine is hired to steal a necklace, but gets a surprise when that necklace turns out to be the Saghred - a magical artifact of unimaginable power. The Saghred metaphysically attaches itself to Raine and, of course, all hell breaks loose.
In this third book of the series, Raine has taken the Saghred to the Isle of Mid to protect it from those who would try to steal it (and her) for their own nefarious use. Turns out the Isle is pretty much the worst place she could have taken it. A Hellgate is opened and she must face down a demon horde intent on gaining possession on the Saghred & its wielder. And avoid all other parties who are out to get her.
Similar series are: The Retriever series by Laura Anne Gilman (though more of a UF), the Hero series by Moira M. Moore, the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, and the Elantra series by Michelle Sagara.
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 -
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
Laurie wrote: "Okay, Pleasure of a Dark Prince got pushed back to Feb, so I changed my werewolf book to Moon Awakening.1. vampires:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian Jan. 1
2. werewolves: Moon Awakening by Lucy M..."
Ok, I can't tell how many you've read so far??
7/10 DoneVampires:
Werewolves:
Shifters:
Gods:
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:
To Read
Done
Kelly~ DemonLover wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Okay, Pleasure of a Dark Prince got pushed back to Feb, so I changed my werewolf book to Moon Awakening.1. vampires:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian Jan. 1
2. werewolves: Moon Aw..."
I've read 9, but out of 11, not 10. I have to finish Covet, and I'm reading the werewolf book now
8/10Vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Werewolves:
Shifters:
Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
Demons/Angels:
Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
Fae/Fairies:
Aliens/Space cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries:
Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities:
Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:
1. vampires (undead, different species, spawned by aliens, even sparkly ones all accepted)
Darkness Unleashed (Guardians of Eternity, #5)
2. werewolves
(most popular of all weres, our lupine faves deserved their own separate category)
Moon's Fury (A Tale of the Sazi, Book 5) Adams, C.T. READ
3. shifters
(transforms to any kind of animal except for wolves...see category 2)
Cold Moon Rising READ
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
(doesn’t matter what mythology inspired them: Greek, Roman, Norse, etc)
The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, #4)
by Gena Showalter
5. demons/angels
(demons: whether good or bad; angels: fallen or not, winged or not: any other denizen of either heavenly or hellish persuasion)
Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey: Guardian, #4)
by Katie MacAlister
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
Shadow Magic (Magic Series, Book 4) McCray, Cheyenne
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, Book #1)
by C.L. Wilson
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
Dark Solstice O'Connor, Kaitlyn READ
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities
(telekinesis, mind reading, time travel, etc)
Souless
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
(men or women who live to fight and/or protect)
Shannon Butcher, Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) READ
LOL. I have read ten books. I was on vacation. But I went on a Sazi (Clamp and Adam run and got caught up and re read) and then back to my list but now I am on a Kaitlyn O'Connor and off my list again. Bad. Last day of vacation tomorrow. Sadness.
Awesomevegan wrote: "Ummm hopefully but the end of the month I will have read books 3 and 4. They are next on my list. Right now I am about to start Awaken Me Darkly. I need something COMPLETELY different for a couple ..."It is a good book.
8/101-Vampires-
2-Werewolves-
3-Shifters-
4-Gods/Goddesses-
5-Angels-
6-Sorcerers-Dead to the World
7-Fae-Need
8-Space-
9-Humans with paranormal abilities-
10-Warriors-
Just Finished
Loved it! It wasn't what I was expecting... which makes me love it even more!
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UPDATED 1/174/10 complete
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2. Werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
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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
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Oh, little red undies... ::sigh::I was sad we didn't get pink spandex in season 2 of True Blood. It was an outrage.
Book 4 is definitely my fave too, but I don't know if it was my fave at the time. When I 1st read it, I was still upset with the loss of Bill, I felt like Charlaine made us like Bill, then all of a sudden we were supposed to drop him like a hot potato.
::gasp:: I am not so fickle!
But by the end of book 7 (which was all that was out when I originally read them all back to back), believe you me that I went back and read book 4 with all the honor it deserved.
And a really super duper easy way to do the stars is just to copy them from someone else's post and just paste them into yours. I don't know why they copy but they do, and everything is easier without html code. :)
I'm so glad more and more people are writing mini reviews of the books. Its incredibly interesting to me to see how everyone else perceives the books. Liking or not liking is such an individual thing. =)Thanks to everyone for adding stars and comments!
Read 4/10:
1. vampires: Soulless
2. werewolves: Captivate
3. shifters: Stray
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Succubus Heat
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:The Host
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Night Shift
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6/101. Vampires -
2. Werewolves - Moon Called
3. Shifters - Branded by Fire
4. Gods/Immortals - The Lightning Thief
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witch/Sorcerer -
7. Fae - Captivate
8. Alien -
9. Ghost -
10. Warrior -
Laura wrote: "Oh, little red undies... ::sigh::I was sad we didn't get pink spandex in season 2 of True Blood. It was an outrage.
Book 4 is definitely my fave too, but I don't know if it was my fave at the ti..."
I was really hoping to see the pink spandex too. I think it would have been hilarious to see a man that large in anything spandex--not to mention pink!
The hardest part of the challenge is finding my list so I can re-post... oy.I am going to have to substitute one of my books for Death's Mistress since that was obviously a priority. However, I have not yet decided which one to trade it for since it can fit so many categories, so I'm going to leave it as a wild card.
4/10
1. vampires - Lover Revealed by JR Ward *re-read
2. werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
3. shifters -
4. gods/goddesses/immortals -
5. demons/angels -
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Embrace the Night - by Karen Chance *re-read
7. fae/fairies: Shadowfae (Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Claimed by Shadow - by Karen Chance *re-read
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow
Wild Card:
I'm definitely in as well, and will post as I go along!Progress: 4/10
1. Vampires =
2. Werewolves = Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters =
4. Immortals = Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan
5. Demons/Angels = Angel by Garry Kilworth
6. Witches =
7. Fae =
8. Aliens = Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychic = Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
10. Hunters = Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) wrote: "I'm definitely in as well, and will post as I go along!Progress: 4/10
1. Vampires = Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs --Read 01/04
2. Werewolves = Cry Wolf..."</i>
You'll have to tell us what you think of [book:Three Days to Dead. I picked that up the other day, but I'm putting off reading it until I finish this challenge!
Token Female Gamer wrote: "I'm so glad more and more people are writing mini reviews of the books..."I agree! I've been trying to write reviews for all of my books for a few months now, but so few other people do it. It's sad, b/c I love using this group for recommendations, but not many people are saying what they think beyond a star-rating. It's getting better, though!
Ok, this is definite. All library books have been accounted for! I guess I never thought to mention it, if you click the title of the book after I rate it, it will take you to my review, if you are interested.January 2010 PNR Challenge
As of 1/14/10:
COMPLETED: 8 of 10
2. werewolves: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs -- currently reading: ☆☆☆☆☆
3. shifters: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
TO READ:
READ:
CURRENTLY READING:
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Tiny red undies!"
Don't tell me she likes Bill.
BLASPHEMY