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January 2010 Reading Challenge
I might actually get this challenge finished this month! Haven't 100% decided on my list. Depends what I can get my hands on.vampires
werewolves Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
shifters
gods/goddesses/immortals
demons/angels
witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages Poison Study by Maria v Snyder
fae/fairies A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
humans with paranormal abilities
hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Strange Angels by Lili St Crow
Tara wrote: "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 a..."Oh I just now realized it. I thought the links were to the general bookpages in stead of your reviews.
Update:1. Vampires: Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1)
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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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7. fae ; Fae Fever, by Karen Marie Moning
8. aliens/space ; Veil of Midnight, by Lara Adrian
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fae ; Fae Fever , by Karen Marie Moning
aliens/space ; Veil of Midnight , by Lara Adrian
Mel wrote: "Tara wrote: "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 rev..."It was something new I was trying and I just forgot to mention it!
7 of 10 Read4. gods/goddess/immortals-American Gods By Neil Gaiman
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys/Mercenaries-Born of Night By Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians-Pleasure Unbound By Larissa Ione
Also Read 3/3
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
Another One Bites the Dust By Jennifer Rardin
Ok, is it just me, or is reading a book on the fae really hard?? Really? I have tried before to read LKH's series on the fae and I never got into it. I had to make myself finish this one. There was nothing but sex in this book. I would be reading it at work, and I know my cheeks were bright red. This is the first series I will not read every book in. I just can not make myself read it.
Amelia, I saw where you just finished Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, I so LOVED that book!! I am really looking forward to seeing how this author does. I want to know more about Patch. I also really liked the cover of this book.
7/101. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. Demons/angels:
6. Witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. Fae/fairies: On the Edge, Ilona Andrews.
8. Aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries: Grimspace, Ann Aguirre.
9. Psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. Hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Kick @$$, Anthology.
Shannon, who cares if it's cheap? It's all the same. I actually make my own Irish Cream sometimes. It tastes like the most delicious milkshake evah.My Dad and I bond over British comedy too!
Amelia, my platonic mindmate, I commend you on your choice. Eric, his teeny red undies, and his award-winning ass will delight.
Mel, you are shameless. But I approve. You're trying for Outlander again, hmn? I will be checking the updates!
Laura, I was perfectly happy to drop that potato, hot or not. I guess I'm the fickle wench after all, not you!
Lynn, I think you'd do better with books that do not feature the traditional nasty fae. Try Shanna Swendson's series, starting with Enchanted Inc., perhaps? Karen Chance's books also have lots of Fae floating around, from the cruel to the fun, but always tricksy.
I like that "traditional nasty fae",
1. VAMPIRE- 2. WEREWOLVES
3. SHIFTER
4. GOD/GODESS/IMMORTAL
5. DEMONS/ANGELS
6. WITCHES/WARLOCK/SORCEROR/MAGE-
7. FAE/FAERIES
8. ALIENS ETC
9. PSYCHIC/GHOST HUMANS WITH ABILITIES
10. HUNTERS/WARRIORS/SLAYER/GUARDIANS -
I'm late joining in this month but seeing as I have read 2 books that fit... I'm here! Can't promise I'll finish but I will try.
Alyssa Day was a new author for me and I gave both books 4*. I will continue with this series, I enjoyed it.
Michelle M. wrote: "Shannon, who cares if it's cheap? It's all the same. I actually make my own Irish Cream sometimes. It tastes like the most delicious milkshake evah. "Ugh, not so, I found out last night! I found an even cheaper one at the grocery store that came in a jug with a handle - for $20. I figured, why not? Yeah, I could actually feel fumes going out my nose. I think once you get to a certain price point you're better off drinking rubbing alcohol - at least for the taste.
Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "...Ok, is it just me, or is reading a book on the fae really hard?? ..."Lynn, you've read a couple of Richelle Mead's books so I would suggest her Dark Swan series which starts with Storm Born. These fae were easy to read about. I read it for my fae book and instantly downloaded the next one so I wouldn't have to wait for the paperback to arrive!
Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "7 of 10 Read1. Vampire-Kiss of Midnight By Lara Adrian
2. Werewolves-Cry Wolf By Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters-Stray By Rachel Vincent
4. gods/goddes..."
Lynn,
You might want to try Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire. It's a Fae book without a lot of sex. Also, the Fae doesn't have to be the main character for the challenge. Many of Patricia Brigg's Mercy Thompson series contain characters who are fae.
9/10 One more to go!!!!!1-Vampires-
2-Werewolves-
3-Shifters-
4-Gods/Goddesses-
5-Angels-
6-Sorcerers-
7-Fae-Need
8-Space-
9-Humans with paranormal abilities-
10-Warriors-
Finished Reading
..... I liked it.... but it isn't my favorite. ::ducks flying objects::
Currently Reading
6/10 down!3. shifters:Rogue
5. demons/angels:Noah
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries:Ender's Game
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:Fool Moon
Read:
To Read:
5/101. vampires:
2. werewolves: Marked By Moonlight by Sharie Kohler
3. shifters: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers: Slave by Cheryl Brooks
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Greywalker by Kat Richardson
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Rises the Night by Colleen Gleason
I got reminded why P.C. Cast is one of my favorite authors!
Martina wrote: "I agree! I've been trying to write reviews for all of my books for a few months now, but so..."It helps me keep track of what I really though of a book. Even just a small note to remind me why I did or didn't like it. This is actually the reason I joined Goodreads. =)
But it does take time and effort and means I tend to delay updating my currently-reading list. So I understand why people dont, its just really nice when they do so we all can share a little bit of each others experience.
Its a great way to get recommendations (I've been doing that too!) so maybe a little positive feedback helps. =D
Shannon...it was in a JUG? Well, that should've been a sign right there. I thought you had better judgment, my dear.Koula, it's so true. :)
Amelia, it becomes a fave in hindsight. Think REPERCUSSIONS. And hello, gracious plenty?
Michelle M. wrote: "Shannon...it was in a JUG? Well, that should've been a sign right there. I thought you had better judgment, my dear."Come on, you know you'd try it too! It's like wine in a box, you have to try it at least once. Plus real Baileys has gone up in price a lot, if I got the same amount as the jug it'd cost me twice as much. Now I have more money for books, and that's really all that matters.
Hmmmmmmm..... :)::adds Dead as a Doornail to soon to be bought booklist)
The gracious plenty had me rolling... along with the tint red panties. I wrote a review. It explains. lol
Shannon, I'll find my recipe at home and send it over. You must not suffer this way.::heads out to read Amelia's review::
8/10 read! 1. vampires
(undead, different species, spawned by aliens, even sparkly ones all accepted)
(most popular of all weres, our lupine faves deserved their own separate category)
Call of the Highland Moon – Kendra Leigh Castle
(transforms to any kind of animal except for wolves...see category 2)
Playing With Fire – Gena Showalter
(doesn’t matter what mythology inspired them: Greek, Roman, Norse, etc)
Darkest Night - Gena Showalter
(demons: whether good or bad; angels: fallen or not, winged or not: any other denizen of either heavenly or hellish persuasion)
Bloodring – Faith Hunter
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
On the Edge – Ilona Andrews
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris
(men or women who live to fight and/or protect)
Demon Night - Meljean Brook
Reviews are up on my book page.
Finished: 8/101. vampires -
2. werewolves -
3. shifters -
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea
5. demons/angels -
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 - Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan
Having trouble getting Dhampir from the library, so I'm gonna read Dark Symphony instead.
Tara wrote: "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."How do you do that? Any time I've tried to link a review I just end up linking the book page.
9/10Vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Werewolves:
Shifters:
Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
Demons/Angels:
Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages:
Fae/Fairies:
Aliens/Space cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries:
Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities:
Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:
My new Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader arrived today! I'm so excited! Does anyone else in this group own one yet? If so, how do you like it?
8 of 10January 1 - January 31
1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
5. Demons/Angels: Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages:
7. Fae/Faeries:
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries:
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities:
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:
ALSO READ:
Naked In Death by J.D. Robb Jan 16 ★★★★☆
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole Jan 17 ★★★★★
Update: 01.18.10Finished 6/10
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater !!!
& I had to switch out Poison Study by Maria Snyder because I can't get it from the library in time.
1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses:
5. Demons/Angels:
6. Witches/Warlock/Mages: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
7. Fae: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
8. Aliens: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities:Graceling by Kristin Cashore
10. Hunters/Warriors/Guardians:
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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:
to read:
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Nichole wrote: "Tara wrote: "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."How do you do that? Any time I've t..."
Nicole click on the following link--then go to message # 26 and I explained it there for someone else: CLICK HERE
Martina wrote: "My new Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader arrived today! I'm so excited! Does anyone else in this group own one yet? If so, how do you like it?"I havent purchased one but I am really really interested in how you like it!!! I am leaning towards getting one but Im afraid I will miss the feeling I get holding a well read book in my hands. I am all about technology but I dont know if I can give up my books.
Cherra wrote: "Nichole wrote: "Tara wrote: "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."How do you do that? A..."
That's totally what I did, and I just put the name of the book as the name of the link.
Thanks, Cherra.I think what was getting me was that I didn't know how to get to just my review, but I see that when you're editing a review, there's a little link on the right that says "view review."
I'm off to link my reviews in my challenge post!
If you click the title of the book after I rate it, it will take you to my review.January 2010 PNR Challenge
As of 1/18/10:
COMPLETED: 9 of 10
3. shifters: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
READ:
CURRENTLY READING:
7/10 complete..2. Werewolves: Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn
4. Immortals: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
6. Wizard: Death Masks by Jim Butcher
8/10 DoneVampires:
Werewolves:
Shifters:
Gods:
Demons:
Mage:
Fae: Eyes of Fire by C.J. England
Aliens: Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore
Psychics:
Warriors:
To Read
Done
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Paranormal Romance 10 out of 10 COMPLETE!2. werewolves: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
3. shifters: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
4. gods/immortals: Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix
5. demons/angels: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Firespell by Chloe Neill
7. fae/elves/seelies/etc: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
8. aliens/space cowboys: After Dark by Jayne Castle
9. psychics/ghosts/paranormals: My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
10. hunters/warriors/slayers: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
7/10 read1. vampires: Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore
5. angels: Covet by J.R. Ward
7. fae/fairies:
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Jaime wrote: "Martina wrote: "My new Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader arrived today! I'm so excited! Does anyone else in this group own one yet? If so, how do you like it?"I havent purchased one but I am real..."
I got a Sony Reader for Christmas and I love it.
Read 4/10
1.vampires--
2. werewolves--
3. shifters--
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
How did you like Moon Called? You are doing very well this month Lisa, I am so proud!
I really liked it! I started and finished it yesterday. I didn't get to sleep until 2 this morning! LOL. I think I am going to start Hush, Hush tonight. Do you have the other books in the Mercy series? If so, can I borrow them?
I am glad you liked it. I have not bought the rest in the series. I got that one at 1/2 price bookstore. My lib. actually had the whole series. You will like Hush, Hush! It will read quickly.
I think I may buy this series for my reader. They have the first three as a bundle. Is her Alpha and Omega series as good as this one? Is Hush, Hush going to be part of a series?
The Alpha and Omega series I have. You met one of the characters in that book already, Charles, Bran's son. I like the Mercy series better, but it is a good series. Hush, Hush is going to be a series, the new one comes out later this year. I hope you can get it on your reader as a bundle. It is a good series, one of my faves!
7/101. Vampires -
2. Werewolves - Moon Called
3. Shifters - Branded by Fire
4. Gods/Immortals - The Lightning Thief
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witch/Sorcerer -
7. Fae -
8. Alien -
9. Ghost -
10. Warrior -
5/101. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
5. Demons/Angels:
6. Witches/Warlock/Mages: Dead Witch Walkingby Kim Harrison Currently Reading
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 byKaren Chance
10. Hunters/Warriors/Guardians: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
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Also read:
Mona Lisa Betwining by Sunny in On the Prowl anthology
★★★★★The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
★★★★☆
Made changes. Here's what I have now. I realized a book I read at the beginning of the month would work for angels.5/10
1. vampires - The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
2. werewolves - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
3. shifters -
4. god/goddess/immortal -
5. demons/angels -
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages -
7. fae/fairies -
8. aliens/space cowboys, etc... - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians -
Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
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Slave to Sensation (other topics)
Darkfever (other topics)
Pleasure Unbound (other topics)
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7/10 Complete!
Vampires -
Dead to the Worldby Charlaine Harris****Werewolves -
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong****Shifters -
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris****Immortals -
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon****Demons/Angels-The Taking by Erin McCarthy
Witches/Warlocks -
Reason To Believe by Jessica Inclan****Fairies -
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning****Aliens - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Graceling by Kristen Cashore
hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
Betrayals by Lili St. Crow***