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[Kristen]

(Brigid, besides, you know it's not entirely true about me hating all 1st person. I loved Hunger Games and I always love reading your books :). I'm just burnt out on it now and am dying to sink my teeth into a good, meaty 3rd person novel)

[Kristen]

Ashley wrote: "Kristen wrote: "LOL, Brigid. You know I do. I'll take the leap anyway, but why can't anyone write in 3rd anymore. I so despise first person."

I feel like there's been a recent deluge of first-pers..."

So there's two of us :D. Yay! And I think you hit the nail on the head. It's the present tense and the inundation that's probably getting to me.

[Heidi]

Wow. I missed quite the chat! Kristen let me put it to you this way - Chaos has ruined me for almost all other Dystopian books. I have not loved any as much since and really shy away from reading them at this point. Also, as Brigid pointed out Chaos HAS to be first person. It just has to with the way the story is told. It would not make any sense as a third person book. Lastly, I also enjoyed Hunger Games and IMO Chaos kicks it's butt! Ok I am done for now :)

[Kristen]

lol, Heidi, you guys have me so intrigued that it's now moved to the top of my list.

[Heidi]

Yay! I will check back later. I would suggest you read at least the first two books back to back because I did not fall in love with the series until book two :)

[Kristen]

Wilco :)

[Kristen]

I just picked up the 4-book Audio CD set for John Green for $10 on Amazon's deal-a-day (includes Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars; I've been wanting to read Paper Towns and TFiOS since I saw the movie), so I'm going to attempt to get into Audio books now, too. You guys are such a big influence on me :D.

[Heidi]

Oh yay! I hope you like audio Kristen! You can read so many more books that way. I have listened to Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns on audio and both narrators do a good job (I think I gave both books 3 stars). Oh how I wish his book Will Grayson was in the pack because I LOVE LOVE LOVED it on audio!

[Heidi]

p.s. good thing you bough that Kristen because the price is already up to $30 now!

[Kristen]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "p.s. good thing you bough that Kristen because the price is already up to $30 now!"

Yeah, I happened to be on when the sale went live. When they did the Kindle versions last month, they sold out in something like 5 minutes.

[Kristen]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Oh yay! I hope you like audio Kristen! You can read so many more books that way. I have listened to Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns on audio and both narrators do a good job (I think I gave b..."

If I manage to get into the audio books (mostly, I'm not in the car, so it depends on how well my toddler will react to them playing in the house), I'll be sure to pick up that one. I've heard some pretty amazing things about it.

[Heidi]

I just started Catch a Falling Star and The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle - both are on audio.

[Ubah]

I just finished the Violet Eden Chapters. But I am reading Sacrifice for Love and City of Heavenly Fire.

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I just finished reading...


This was an ok book. I expected the book to be scarier! It was really different from my expectation!

[Becky]

I finished up the first Gregor book. I'm debating on if I'm in the mood to continue through to the end of the series. I read that it is a bit darker than your typical JF series. It was a really good story and well written, I just like lighter stories with happy endings a little better. Hmmmm....

[Heidi]

Becky I only read the first book in that series and felt the same way. It was a good book but kind of creepy!

[Heidi]

Ubah wrote: "I just finished the Violet Eden Chapters. But I am reading Sacrifice for Love and City of Heavenly Fire."

I have not heard of any of those! Are they all the same genre?

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BECKY: It does get darker, but all still well written. I haven't finished reading the whole series, but you should at least read the next two books, they're just as gripping and captivating as the first. The series is similar to the HP books. It always end in a good note, but there is a bigger picture that needs to be resolved.

[Heidi]

I have returned to my childhood and am listening to Matilda on audiobook - only because it is narrated by the awesome Kate Winslet! To be honest I don't even think Matilda was released until I was older so I guess I am returning to someone else's childhood. hahaha

[Ashley Marie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "I have returned to my childhood and am listening to Matilda on audiobook - only because it is narrated by the awesome Kate Winslet! To be honest I don't even ..."

ahhhh Kate Winslet <3 I love her so much! I've actually never read Matilda, I may have to investigate this Kate Winslet audiobook...

[Heidi]

Yes you do Ashley! She is doing a bang up job so far. It is quite a strange book.

[Kristen]

I'll have to check it out, too. I've only read the short Matilda stories that are in board book format. My daughter loves the appendix one. but I know that's not really the same :).

[Ashley Marie]

my sister and I loved the movie when we were kids :)

[B.B.]

I'm almost done with , the last of the Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. I've really enjoyed this series!

[Heidi]

B.B. wrote: "I'm almost done with , the last of the Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. I've really enjoyed this series!"

I own the first book on audiobook but haven't gotten to it yet. I have wen t a little crazy with a lot of Audible sales this past year and have a ton of audiobooks to listen to!

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I just finished our book read for the month ^_^

[Heidi]

Just started Timebound on audiobook.

[Karen’s Library]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Just started Timebound on audiobook."

I loved Timebound, Heidi. I have the audio but haven't listened yet. I was thinking of starting that one next.

But I did listen to the novella recently. It's narrated by Nick Podehl!!! *swoon*

[Heidi]

I will let you know my thoughts on the narrator soon Karen. I just started it this morning so it will take me a day or two to get used to her.

[Ashley Marie]

is on hold until I decide to actually take the physical book off the shelf and find my place where the audiobook left off before it was erased from youtube

a bit wordy but I'm about halfway through this and still loving it

started rereading this one last night. I love Daine!

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[Heidi]

How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna series but have not tried her others.

[Ashley Marie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna series but have not tried her others."

Very good! I haven't read these series in ages -- did a reread of Alanna's quartet last year and restarted the Immortals set earlier this year -- but I love all three: these two and the Protector of the Small series. it seems like Tammy's writing gets better with every series. I need to reread the Trickster pair too, I really draw a blank when it comes to them.

Still haven't read the Beka Cooper books yet, but they're on the shelf waiting to be picked up :)

[Heidi]

Darren wrote: "Have you guys read any of the Artemis Fowl books?"

I listened to the first one on audio but could not connect with the main character. I know a lot of people love it though so I might not have been the best target audience.

[Heidi]

Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna series but have not tried her others."

Very good! I haven't read these series in age..."

I have had plans to read Becka Cooper for awhile but for some reason haven't yet. Is there a favorite series of the ones you have read you would recommend?

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Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Darren wrote: "Have you guys read any of the Artemis Fowl books?"

I listened to the first one on audio but could not connect with the main character. I know a lot of people love it though so I mi..."

yepp. I heard parts of the first book on audiobook too, couldent get into it.

[Ashley Marie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna series but have not tried her others."

Very good! I haven't read thes..."

I'm really loving the Immortals series on the re-read, but I recall loving the Protector of the Small set as well -- Kel is the second female knight after Alanna.

[Heidi]

I will see if my library has either of those series on audio Ashley. Thanks!

[Becky]

Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna series but hav..."

I enjoyed the Protector of the Small series. The first book or two is more middle schoolish but the situations get more mature as Kel gets older. I have not read the Immortals series yet.

[Becky]

Oda wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Darren wrote: "Have you guys read any of the Artemis Fowl books?"

I listened to the first one on audio but could not connect with the main c..."

I read the first few chapters of the first book and actually found Artemis distasteful. Maybe he grows more likable as the series goes on but I wasn't patient enough to find out.

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Listening to...



It's not what I expected, but we'll see.

[Heidi]

Becky wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I liked her Alanna..."

That sounds like Alanna - it gets more mature as she ages. I checked my library and they have the Becka Cooper series on audio so I think I am going to start there. Thanks ladies :)

[Heidi]

Glad I am not alone in my thoughts on A. Fowl! I am so used to saying I didn't like something and others chime in on how great it was! How refreshing :)

Bluemoon what is that book about?? Are you not liking it?

[Ashley Marie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Becky wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "How is the Immortals series Ashley. I li..."

dammit you're gonna be ahead of me *races*

[Heidi]

Hahaha - I have to put it on order Ashley! No worries :)

[Heidi]

Karen - I am not sure about this Timebound narrator. Have you started the audio yet?

[Heidi]

Has anyone read The Eight Guardian ? I was looking at buying it for $3.99 and getting the whispersync audio.

[Ashley Marie]

has anyone read ? I just saw the film trailer and I can't WAIT it looks amazing and omgggg Dan Radcliffe with an American accent <3 but it sounds like a really good story too and I want to investigate the book.

[Heidi]

I have not Ashley but it sounds interesting! I am going to look for that trailer!

[Brigid ✩]

Bluemoon wrote: "Listening to...



It's not what I expected, but we'll see."

I liked the first half of that book or so and then it went downhill for me ...