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I need to get moving on the Dresden files Ashley. I own the first 3 Kindle books but for some reason have yet to start it.
Finished Boil, David's sequel to Brew that comes out on Oct 1st, and LOVED it!!! Wonderful sequel!Also finished
and really enjoyed it!Starting
I may skip that one then. My tolerance for instalove has moved to zero. I wind up rolling my eyes too much to see the words ..lol
I knew what you meant Kristen :)
Jenny how are you liking the Dust Lands series?? I read the first book but was not in love with it enough to read any further.
Jenny how are you liking the Dust Lands series?? I read the first book but was not in love with it enough to read any further.
lol. well I figured as much, but Jenny commented in between and I wanted to make sure it wasn't read as a comment on her comment. I'm totally a flake today!
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "W.J. wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "I really liked the first half of DOS&B but was lost for t..."Glad it's not just me that feels that way, Heidi :)
Ashley wrote: "W.J. wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "I really liked the first half of DOS&B but was lost for t..."No arguments from me Ashley, her writing flows over the pages like melted chocolate.
@WJ yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasss@Heidi Dresden is great! I think I've got the first 6 or 7 upstairs, it feels like a series I'm gonna rip through if I stick with it :) and there's no reason not to, he's a hilarious character
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "I knew what you meant Kristen :)Jenny how are you liking the Dust Lands series?? I read the first book but was not in love with it enough to read any further."
The first book is the best book out of the trilogy so far, so I'd say its a good thing you didn't keep reading! the second book really disappointed me. The third book is good so far, better than the second, not quite as good as the first.
just finished
now. Can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. I don't know which book to read now. I have 6 books unread and more on my kindle and Kobo. Hmmm choices, choices
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Thanks for the update Jenny. That is what I kind of figured."Ditto, Heidi. Not sure I want to read the sequels.
picked up
once I finished Dresden #2 earlier. somehow I wound up bored with this book when I picked it up a few months ago, hopefully it was just the mindset I was in at the time.
Ashley wrote: "picked up
once I finished Dresden #2 earlier. somehow I wound up bored with this book when I picked it up a few months ago, hopefully it was just the ..."Ohmygosh, this was an amazing series!! In my top favorites for sure!!
Karen wrote: "Ashley wrote: "picked up
once I finished Dresden #2 earlier. somehow I wound up bored with this book when I picked it up a few months ago, hopefully i..."it's a great sequel!
I am nearly done with We Were Liars and am really getting the Gone Girl vibe from it where I do not like or relate to any or the protagonists.
I just picked up Terrier yesterday for the Oct. read and found out that my inter-library loan came in today for The Naturals. So I guess they are my next two reads.
Yay Becky! I forgot to grab the Naturals at the library today :( I am putting a hold on Terrier (audio) this weekend so I don't forget!
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "I have not heard of that one Oda. How is it?"
just 3 chapters into it but its good so far.
its been compared to buffy and in the early works to be a tv series.
just 3 chapters into it but its good so far.
its been compared to buffy and in the early works to be a tv series.
Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Sounds interesting Oda"
also the chapters starts with quotes,which I personally love.
also the chapters starts with quotes,which I personally love.
Becky wrote: "Started
. The story and the writing are fine. It's a bit darker than I expected, though."
I have the audio on hold for me at the library Becky
. The story and the writing are fine. It's a bit darker than I expected, though."I have the audio on hold for me at the library Becky
I just finished The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
and thought it was a really good non fiction read. I am nearing the end of Landline
and it is growing on me.
and thought it was a really good non fiction read. I am nearing the end of Landline
and it is growing on me.
Ashley wrote: "just finished
and
last night, both ARCs from NetGalley and both great reads, particularly Nest -- I was NOT expec..."I keep hearing amazing things about Jim Butcher. I'm going to have to read his books soon.
Heidi (the original) wrote: "I was not a big fan of Flavia Oda - how are you liking it?"
am loving it.
Tho am just a few chapters in so who knows maybe it gets worse. but atm am abselutely loving it.
am loving it.
Tho am just a few chapters in so who knows maybe it gets worse. but atm am abselutely loving it.
Haven't read anything for awhile, but now that the wool is out of my head, I need to get back on track!
Flavia seems to be a love her or hate her character so if you like her you should enjoy the book
Bluemoon I am super behind on my reads this year. My total for the year is already way less than last year. Oh we'll!
I skipped that series Darcy because I was warned I would not like it. I normally dislike YA paranormal books so whoever warned me was probably correct :)
I am starting Rebel Belle
on audio
I am starting Rebel Belle
on audio
Haha to be honest House of Night is one of my least favorite series I've ever read. Heidi, I think I can guarantee you would really dislike them. :P For a while I actually just read them to laugh at them, but at some point I couldn't take it anymore. There are all these cringe-worthy pop culture references in them ... oh and a ton of slut-shaming. :-/
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Haha to be honest House of Night is one of my least favorite series I've ever read. Heidi, I think I can guarantee you would really dislike them. :P For a while I actually just read them to laugh a..."That sounds like a glowing review :)
Kristen wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Haha to be honest House of Night is one of my least favorite series I've ever read. Heidi, I think I can guarantee you would really dislike them. :P For a while ..."
Hahaha Kristen!
Hahaha Kristen!
I second everything Brigid said. I loved HoN in high school mostly because it felt more edgy than Twilight, with the tattoos and everything, but there is way too much slut-shaming and the pop culture references make me roll my eyes now lol.
Kristen wrote: "I need to create a "never read" list on Goodreads for books like these."Yeah I've got a no-thanks shelf, along with a dnf and a craptastic one xD
Ashley wrote: "Kristen wrote: "I need to create a "never read" list on Goodreads for books like these."Yeah I've got a no-thanks shelf, along with a dnf and a craptastic one xD"
LOL, Ashley. I have to check those out :)
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W.J. - you nailed my thoughts too! I am vehemently against Insta-love in books and much prefer love stories that are built on time and mutual respect. That could be why DOS&B lost me in the second half because in the first part she was all on her own.