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OK. I put in my Inter-library loan for Game & Blood of my Blood. Since I heard that the second book ends on a cliffhanger.I also put in for Poison Study, so hopefully my librarian isn't too annoyed with me.
Finished Storybound. Definitely Middle School at this point. I think the two books could have been combined into one since the first book didn't even have a subplot that got wrapped up in the first book. But then, I prefer books to be able to be stand alones with maybe an overarching story that ties the series together.
Becky I put in for ILL all the time! I don't think they get annoyed by them - I hope not at least :) I will be listening to Game on audio so it will take me a little longer. Just let me know when you get it and I will start a Buddy Read thread for it. Yay!
Bluemoon wrote: "oooo...read game. It was really good!
finished reading...

this was pretty good...a reversed Romeo and Juliet story"
Mangolia looks cute. You liked it then?
finished reading...

this was pretty good...a reversed Romeo and Juliet story"
Mangolia looks cute. You liked it then?
Thanks! I go through stages where I read like nobodies business, then I'll a week with only reading about 20 pages!Finished
and I really liked it! 4 stars and
and it was okay, 3 stars. I enjoyed the mythology aspect and the post apocalyptic setting, but the romance part was just weird.Also rereading
right now, and going to start
today.
picking up the
audiobook this weekend; hopefully by then I'll have finished or be close to finishing
started a reread of
last night, the humor in this book always surprises me.still working on
HEIDI: yes, I did enjoy it. It was a cute story.
I'm re-reading...
I still don't know if its a series I want to keep going on. I guess cause the book is more into the relationship of Violet rather than the actual mystery. Either way I won't make any judgement until the end.
I'm re-reading...
I still don't know if its a series I want to keep going on. I guess cause the book is more into the relationship of Violet rather than the actual mystery. Either way I won't make any judgement until the end.
Becky wrote: "OK. I put in my Inter-library loan for Game & Blood of my Blood. Since I heard that the second book ends on a cliffhanger.I also put in for Poison Study, so hopefully my librarian isn't too ann..."
I hope your librarian isn't annoyed with you, or mine probably hates me haha. I have 13 out now and 19 more on hold for when I go back in the next few days :)
Well, I've lived here for 9 years and it's only recently that I've felt more accepted by some of the librarians. But I think ILL's are pretty common since we have a lot of homeschoolers here and a smaller library.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "How is Bloodhound Ashley??"Very good! I love being back with these characters <3 The story's fantastic and the book itself must be a lot more dense than I first thought, because I'm not even halfway through yet but I'm really enjoying myself lol.
And I read Hounded as a paperback, so I'm excited to see what the audio of Hexed is like :)
@Becky I'm planning to read Poison Study in June. I'm really excited for it, it sounds amazing!
So excited for you to listen to Hexed - I have only listened to the series on audio so couldn't imagine it any other way.
Good to know about Bloodhound. Thanks!
Good to know about Bloodhound. Thanks!
If you had trouble with the number of characters with the first book, Heidi, you might encounter the same problem with Bloodhound. But then, I don't think that I read it straight through so that may have been my problem.
Tortall is as much my happy place as Hogwarts is <3 I will happily read anything in either of those settings lol
I just finished Body Finder and I just totally don't know why I can't get into it!
Do the books get better after each one? has anyone finished the series?
Do the books get better after each one? has anyone finished the series?
Bluemoon I skipped Body Finder after some of my GR friends did not like it so you are not alone.
Well, I loved them and thought they got better with each one. It delves more into the mystery of her "ability" and there's all kinds of creepy murders and mysteries. I did really like Jay, too :) I thought the whole concept was creepy and interesting.
I finished
and I really liked it! Its nice to find a new author you like, I'll be reading more of her books!Next I'm reading
Finished
(reread) today. Always good to go back to the book that made me love the series.I'll probably read
over the weekend.
I finished
this morning. A quick, fun, solid read.I'll probably take the weekend off from reading to get some outlining done before getting to the library on Monday.
JENNY: Thanks for the thoughts. I might try the second one, just to see if it will get better for me.
TOMMY: that was actually the first book I read in that series!
TOMMY: that was actually the first book I read in that series!
Yay Darcy! Already on book 3! I loved the ending.
Darren I haven't heard of either of your books - how are they??
Darren I haven't heard of either of your books - how are they??
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! The new few SYNC audiobook list came out for this summer. Here it is: http://www.audiobooksync.com/2015-syn...
Took an 8 mile hike to the library today(4 there, 4 back) and got me a nice batch of books, mostly books in series I need to finish.I'll probably read
starting tonight.
I started reading Raven's Gate and I do think Horowitz is a good writer. I just can't understand why so many people have to die. Pretty much, if you are an adult, you have a 90% chance of dying and if you're evil, you have a 100% chance of dying. I was reading this to see if it would be OK for my 9-yr-old, but it's a bit creepy and a lot violent, so probably not.
Tommy wrote: "Took an 8 mile hike to the library today(4 there, 4 back) and got me a nice batch of books, mostly books in series I need to finish.
I'll probably read
starting..."
Wow! That is dedication! 8 mile hike! I think my husband and I walked that a few times to our adjoining town's library but it wiped me out too much for the rest of the day so we stopped!
I'll probably read
starting..."Wow! That is dedication! 8 mile hike! I think my husband and I walked that a few times to our adjoining town's library but it wiped me out too much for the rest of the day so we stopped!
Darcy wrote: "Finished
... I really liked the ending [spoilers removed]"
Yay! SO happy to have another Curse Worker's fan to talk to. I agree with your spoiler too!
... I really liked the ending [spoilers removed]"Yay! SO happy to have another Curse Worker's fan to talk to. I agree with your spoiler too!
Finished
and overall I liked it. I love Katie McGarry's books, but I think this one was me least favorite. Still a 4 star read though.Next is
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Wow! That is dedication! 8 mile hike! I think my husband and I walked that a few times to our adjoining town's library but it wiped me out too much for the rest of the day so we stopped!"It was less bad than I expected. I actually decided I may do it more often. I have extremely high energy/endurance though. After getting home I had less than an hour to get ready for work, then when home from work my gf's brother wanted to play horse(the basketball game) so I did that for a while, then walked the dogs haha.
Jenny wrote: "Thanks! I go through stages where I read like nobodies business, then I'll a week with only reading about 20 pages!Finished
and I really liked it! 4 s..."Oooh! I loved Garden Spells! I have gotten to hear her talk twice, and she was so sweet and funny and amazing!
Darcy wrote: "Finished
and really enjoyed it! I am going to start
today!"I have read short stories by Holly Black and loved them! Glad to know this is good"
I just finished The Rosie Project for my book club and really liked it! Next is a new Laura Lippman book, Hush, Hush. (Not the same as the YA Hush, Hush, which I liked.) I got to hear Laura Lippman talk about how she got her ideas for this book. I took my mom, who is a fan, to this event at the wonderful indie bookstore not too far from where I live. She was spellbinding! But mostl, I have been busy with a cat adoption -fun!!! :) :) My husband and I had adopted one at Christmas, and now we have another. They are so cute and sweet! But still young -and very energetic! I am glad to be able to read back on this post thread. Thank you guys for all your great ideas!
Ashley wrote: "picking up the
audiobook this weekend; hopefully by then I'll have finished or be close to finishing 
started a reread of
audiobook this weekend; hopefully by then I'll have finished or be close to finishing 
started a reread of [bookcover:Wicked: Th..."
I read the first Beka Cooper book and LOVED it! I have always wanted to read the rest if them! I heard they are the best of her books, and I love other series by her
Dixie wrote: "I just finished The Rosie Project for my book club and really liked it! Next is a new Laura Lippman book, Hush, Hush. (Not the same as the YA Hush, Hush, which I liked.) I got to hear Laura Lippma..."
I liked Rosie Project too - very good on audiobook btw. I skipped Hush Hush due to some friends reviews but I hope you like it. My big fat cat died last month so we are looking at adopting another one right now. I hope my other cat likes him or her!
I liked Rosie Project too - very good on audiobook btw. I skipped Hush Hush due to some friends reviews but I hope you like it. My big fat cat died last month so we are looking at adopting another one right now. I hope my other cat likes him or her!
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