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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Betelgeuze wrote: "I'm currently reading Unclean Spirits (The Black Sun's Daughter, #1) by M.L.N. Hanover i'm not really enjoying it so far.

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I really liked this one, the second in the series was good too.




message 552: by Christina (last edited Feb 22, 2010 10:43AM) (new)

Christina | 35 comments I just read Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost and First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost . They were both just okay for me. I was excited about First Drop of Crimson, but I found Denise irritating. I REALLY LIKED Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep . Recommend moving it up those TR lists ;) I only got 3 hours sleep last night because of it lol


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Christina | 35 comments Oh, and I'm about to start Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher and I'm buying Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison tomorrow :) Yay!


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Christine , thanks for letting us know about Spider's Bite!!


message 555: by Megan (new)

Megan currently reading Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, #1) by Keri Arthur . I really like it so far.


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Jaime Rush (jaime_rush) | 126 comments After finishing Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews , which I really liked, I'm now onto Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian my first book from this author. Really enjoying it. I'm once again jumping into the second (I think) book in a series, but this one is easy. Not a lot of backstory or arc going on. The last book I tried was so overwhelming with all of the various elements/creatures and backstory, I lost interest after 50 pages. Hate when that happens :/


message 557: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 415 comments I finished reading Magic in the Shadows (Allie Beckstrom, #3) by Devon Monk I'm now reading Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep


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message 559: by Leslie (last edited Feb 23, 2010 07:08AM) (new)

Leslie (funlovinlady) | 113 comments Just finished If Angels Burn (Darkyn, #1) by Lynn Viehl and I liked it. The story was a new take on the whole vampire gerne. Today I am going to start Street Magic (Black London, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge > So far; so good.

Also I finished [image error] I liked it.


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Betelgeuze | 158 comments I'm reading Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland and i really like it so far.


message 562: by Jamie (new)

Jamie I am reading The First Princess of Wales A Novel by Karen Harper which I am enjoying more than I thought I would, and also Swimming Without a Net (Fred the Mermaid, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson


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Starling | 176 comments Jennifer wrote: "I started Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1) by George R.R. Martin

Not very far in yet. By the way HAPPY NEW YEAR!"


You do know that this is the first book in a series? There are currently 4 books, but it is unlikely that the author will ever finish the series. He keeps promising additional books, but I will believe it when I see it.


message 564: by Jess (new)

Jess | 3721 comments I just finished [image error] and I'm a tad disappointed that there were so many questions left unanswered but I will still probably read the next book because I'm a glutton for punishment.

Next up: Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner and then maybe Carpe Demon Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor - Demon Hunter, #1) by Julie Kenner or Waking Nightmare (Mindhunters, #1) by Kylie Brant


message 565: by Sandra (new)

Sandra  (sleo) Starling wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I started Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1) by George R.R. Martin

Not very far in yet. By the way HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

You do know that this is the first book in a series? There are currently 4 books, b..."


Yeah, but it's such a good book all by itself.


message 566: by Ellen (last edited Feb 24, 2010 01:18AM) (new)

Ellen (ellenpenleysmith) Read and finished Hourglass by Claudia Gray! Loved it and hated it.


message 567: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments I am reading Shadowland (The Immortals, #3) by Alyson Noel by Alyson Noel.


message 568: by Betelgeuze (last edited Feb 24, 2010 09:34AM) (new)

Betelgeuze | 158 comments I just read Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland and i loved it.

I am now reading Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger


message 569: by Starling (new)

Starling | 176 comments Just finished Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger . Just came back from the library with Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison . Will be starting it later today.


message 570: by Melodie (new)

Melodie (melodieco) Ellen ♥ wrote: "Read and finished Hourglass by Claudia Gray! Loved it and hated it."

Did you get an ARC of this?? Amazon & BN show a release date of 3/9. I'm anxiously awaiting it!


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Just picked up from the library Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison and will start it tonight.


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Jess | 3721 comments Darcy wrote: "Just picked up from the library Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison and will start it tonight."

Ah you suck LOL. I wish I had a copy so soon. I'm going to start Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #18) by Laurell K. Hamilton soon. And then Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane


message 573: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Jess wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Just picked up from the library Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison and will start it tonight."

Ah you suck LOL. I wish I had a copy so soon. I'm going to start [bookcover:Flirt..."


I hadn't planned on going to the library today, but when I saw what was waiting for me I made sure to go. You know it wouldn't want to wait. :)Or really it is I couldn't, no self control. LOL

But you have some good ones too. For me Flirt was better than I expected after hearing not good things about it. And Shutter Island is a good one to mess with your head.


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Jess | 3721 comments I just checked and I'm only number 14 for Black Magic Sanction.. I guess I can wait. I just hope people don't read slow LOL


message 575: by Melodie (new)

Melodie (melodieco) Darcy wrote: "Jess wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Just picked up from the library Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison and will start it tonight."

Ah you suck LOL. I wish I had a copy so soon. I'm going to start [bo..."


I HATED SHUTTER ISLAND!!! I read it a few years ago when it first came out and I forced myself to finish it because it was written by Dennis Lehane. I promised myself I wouldn't make myself do that ever again, no matter who wrote it!


message 576: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Melodie wrote: I HATED SHUTTER ISLAND!!! I read it a few years ago when it first came out and I forced myself to finish it because it was written by Dennis Lehane. I promised myself I wouldn't make myself do that ever again, no matter who wrote it!

I agree it wasn't the best ever, but there were some good things. My book club picked it because the head has an in at parmount and if we would read the book we got free movie tickets. It is not something I would have read on my own, and I did think it was a slow read. The movie does follow the book pretty good, but knowing what was coming I found I was bored in the movie.

I agree with you about reading something just because "someone" wrote it, or at least finishing it. I think the same thing goes for books that get big buzz, I'll try them, but if I don't like them I'll give them up.


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Jess wrote: "I just checked and I'm only number 14 for Black Magic Sanction.. I guess I can wait. I just hope people don't read slow LOL"

If you were in my area you would be ok, as they ordered 26 copies. Boy that sounds bad, and I am really not trying to rub it in.


message 578: by Starling (new)

Starling | 176 comments Darcy, just how many people does your library serve? My library has just begun to get one bought and one rented copies of the most popular books.


message 579: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments I am in the Twin Cities of MN, and my library system covers by county, and Hennipen county has the 12th largest library in the country. You should see how many copies they order for the really popular authors like Janet Evanovich or JD Robb, those ones usually have over 100 copies, but do get requests that number over 1200. So it is still a wait.


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Patricia (catnaping) | 415 comments I finished reading Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep enjoyed it alot.I also finished Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan on Audio.I'm now reading Shift (Shifters, #5) by Rachel Vincent and listening to Sunshine by Robin McKinley on Audio.


message 581: by Ellen (new)

Ellen (ellenpenleysmith) Melodie wrote: "Ellen ♥ wrote: "Read and finished Hourglass by Claudia Gray! Loved it and hated it."

Did you get an ARC of this?? Amazon & BN show a release date of 3/9. I'm anxiously awaiting it!"


Nah. My friend brought it from BIG W and I just borrowed it from her. Sigh. I wish I got an ARC!! :D Lol. Don't we all, though?


message 582: by Ellen (new)

Ellen (ellenpenleysmith) Jess wrote: "I just checked and I'm only number 14 for Black Magic Sanction.. I guess I can wait. I just hope people don't read slow LOL"

Lol. I hate it when people read really, really slowly. Or when you're in line for a library book and somebody doesn;t hand the book in until months after it should have been brought it.


message 583: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Ellen ♥ wrote: Lol. I hate it when people read really, really slowly. Or when you're in line for a library book and somebody doesn;t hand the book in until months after it should have been brought it.

It drives me nuts when people bring books back late, especially when there is only one or two copies. It is just rude!!


message 584: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 415 comments I finished Shift (Shifters, #5) by Rachel Vincent I can't wait for the next book!!I'm now reading Cat's Claw (Calliope Reaper-Jones, #2) by Amber Benson


message 585: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Patty wrote: "I finished Shift (Shifters, #5) by Rachel VincentI can't wait for the next book!!I'm now reading Cat's Claw (Calliope Reaper-Jones, #2) by Amber Benson"


Patty can you let me know how Cat's Claw is? I thought the first one was ok.


message 586: by Starling (new)

Starling | 176 comments Darcy wrote: "Ellen ♥ wrote: Lol. I hate it when people read really, really slowly. Or when you're in line for a library book and somebody doesn;t hand the book in until months after it should have been brought ..."

It is also weird and expensive! And the library keeps thinking that they have lost the book and keep trying to find it. Had it happen to me and I literally do not know where it had gone to when it finally showed up.


message 587: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Starling wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Ellen ♥ wrote: Lol. I hate it when people read really, really slowly. Or when you're in line for a library book and somebody doesn;t hand the book in until months after it should have..."

Someone probably just grabbed it and was reading it on the sly.


message 588: by Jess (new)

Jess | 3721 comments Ellen ♥ wrote: "Jess wrote: "I just checked and I'm only number 14 for Black Magic Sanction.. I guess I can wait. I just hope people don't read slow LOL"

Lol. I hate it when people read really, really slowly. O..."


I was so mad when there was one book I really wanted to read and people had the book out forever, I came up with a new idea for libraries. Of course it would never work. They should give preference to those readers who read really fast. Therefore, they will get the books first, go through them quickly and then pass them along to others who read at a slower pace. It just makes sense. lol.. my bf laughed at me and told me I was crazy. But I like it.


Jiaka1981 Winfield | 7 comments Jess i like you idea! libaries can call it the speed reader edition! 3 day max on check-out time


message 590: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments My library does have a section for bestsellers that you can check out for 10 days and you have to pay $3 to rent them. I do this sometimes if it is a book that I really want to read, but am super far down on the list. The only bad thing is that it isn't all books, just the most popular.


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Aleis (amaxim) I just finished Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance and am on the second story of Inked (Includes World of the Lupi, #4.5) by Karen Chance which has made me want to read The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu


Nichole ~Bookaholic~ (nicholebookaholic) | 672 comments I just finished Cat's Cradle (String of Fate, #1) and started Bitten


Nichole ~Bookaholic~ (nicholebookaholic) | 672 comments okay....so how do I get the book covers to show up?


message 594: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Right next to the button for the link is a button for cover, just click that.


Nichole ~Bookaholic~ (nicholebookaholic) | 672 comments Darcy wrote: "Right next to the button for the link is a button for cover, just click that."

Thanks.....guess I really should be wearing my reading glasses ;-)


Debbie The Book Vixen (goodreadscomdebbiethebookvixen) Blood Promise, Richelle Meade, then The Host, Stephanie Myer, and Tempted, House of Night.:-)


message 597: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Nichole wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Right next to the button for the link is a button for cover, just click that."

Thanks.....guess I really should be wearing my reading glasses ;-)"


No problem. I had a hard time with it at first too.


message 598: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ I'm reading both Strangers in Death and Original Sin.


message 599: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (sunnytat462) | 3123 comments Up next for me is Firespell (Dark Elite, #1) by Chloe Neill . I really like her other series in Chicago, so I am hoping this one will be just as good.


message 600: by Ellen (new)

Ellen (ellenpenleysmith) Jess wrote: "Ellen ♥ wrote: "Jess wrote: "I just checked and I'm only number 14 for Black Magic Sanction.. I guess I can wait. I just hope people don't read slow LOL"

Lol. I hate it when people read really, re..."


Haha. I like it! That would make me at the top of ever waiting list that I'm on!


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