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What are you currently reading?
I'll definitely let you know. I'm all over these indie authors right now. :)
READER: I can't wait to read Fever but I've heard some really mixed feelings on it. Did you like it?Just finished
and am just kinda eh about it. I have a love/hate relationship with it.I'm currently reading
from Netgalley and I'm only about 15% through and its alright. Nothing special yet.
I'm here Kourtni, I'm here! I have nothing new to report though. Still listening to Night Circus (curiouser and curiouser) and the rest of my books are cozies.
Mackenzie: I really liked the Vampire Academy books, but they are incredibly frustrating at times. If they had all been out when I read them it might not have been so bad, but they were all so cliffhangery.Heidi: I reeeeally want to know how you end up liking Night Circus. While I was reading it I was thinking "man this is sooo cool! But I bet lots of people won't like it". I don't exactly have a reason for thinking that, just a feeling I suppose.
I am currently reading
. I like it so far and wish I could find more sit down and read time. I also recently finished listening to
and started the audio of
. I didn’t care too much for Galore but I am liking The Book Thief so far it grabbed my attention from the very beginning.
Yay! Book Thief on audio is excellent and if you like it right away that is great because a lot of people are put off by Death as the narrator at first :) I did buy the book in print afterwards so I could look at some of the pictures (you will know what I mean later).
I finished reading Dust & Decay. I love Tom Imura! And I love Jonathan Maberry! Now I will finally start with
!! I thought the release date is on the 28th but it was already available so I grabbed a copy last 21st. I am so excited and nervous. You know, Lauren O. :D
Mackenzie (Oh, For the Love of Books!) wrote: "READER: I can't wait to read Fever but I've heard some really mixed feelings on it. Did you like it?Just finished
and am just kinda eh about it. I have a love/h..."I read
I actually read the whole series, it was ok, not the worst series. I gave them all 4 out of 5 stars. But if you don't like the first one I don't think it will get much better for you, they all ready about the same.
Im currently reading The Hunger Games so that I can see the movie in time. Im 1/3 of the way through and im just blown away lol
Bluemoon:
is next up on my list. You'll have to let us know how you like it when you finish!Bridget: I love love LOVED The Book Thief!! Though I didn't listen to it on audio and I hear it is ever better listening to it. Enjoy!!
Heidi- Death narrating is exactly what I liked about it right away. The reader is doing a fantastic job of bringing the book to life as well, which I guess is an odd thing to say of Death :-) Kourtni- I am glad I went with the audio. All those German words would have had me tongue tied and looking up how to pronounce them constantly.
I started
last night and so far, I think this might be a book that even Heidi will like. ;) Once I finish it, I will give my final recommendation.
last night and so far, I think this might be a book that even Heidi will like. ;) Once I finish it, I will give my final recommendation.
Bridget wrote: "Heidi- Death narrating is exactly what I liked about it right away. The reader is doing a fantastic job of bringing the book to life as well, which I guess is an odd thing to say of Death :-)
Kou..."
Saumensche! (jk:)
Kou..."
Saumensche! (jk:)
Avery wrote: "Im currently reading The Hunger Games so that I can see the movie in time. Im 1/3 of the way through and im just blown away lol"
Woot!
Woot!
Hahaha! I call my best friend saumensche all the time! I'm probably saying it completely wrong too since I didn't get to hear it pronounced correctly! LoL
Kourtni wrote: "Hahaha! I call my best friend saumensche all the time! I'm probably saying it completely wrong too since I didn't get to hear it pronounced correctly! LoL"
That is the best part of the audiobook - the way the narrator says all those swear words. Love it! I called my hubby a saukerl for months.
That is the best part of the audiobook - the way the narrator says all those swear words. Love it! I called my hubby a saukerl for months.
Although I'm only about 1/4 of the way through
, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Penryn is a lot like Katniss. I think that readers who loved The Hunger Games and Chaos Walking series will like this book too. It's been hard to put down.
, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Penryn is a lot like Katniss. I think that readers who loved The Hunger Games and Chaos Walking series will like this book too. It's been hard to put down.
Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "Although I'm only about 1/4 of the way through
, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Penryn is a lot like Katniss. I think that readers who loved The Hung..."
Ohhhh. I'll wait until your done, but so far I am in!
, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Penryn is a lot like Katniss. I think that readers who loved The Hung..."Ohhhh. I'll wait until your done, but so far I am in!
Bluemoon wrote: "KOURTNI: I finished it. I think it was really good. Well written and the storyline was different. Disturbing scenes in the last few chapters, but worth the read! Really want the next one!SHANNEN:..."
Wow! I can't wait to read it!!
Heidi wrote: "Kourtni wrote: "Hahaha! I call my best friend saumensche all the time! I'm probably saying it completely wrong too since I didn't get to hear it pronounced correctly! LoL"That is the best part ..."
I did the same thing to my husband! I had him saying it for a while too LoL!!
Bluemoon - Some of the scenes had a Hunger Games or Chaos Walking feel to me. I'm halfway through it and got to a scene that kind of freaked me out. Eek!
It just gets freakier and freakier! (Is that a word?!)
I need help! I am about 1/3 of the way through the first Chaos walking book and it is not grabbing me! I had really high expectations because of all of the glowing reviews, but i keep picking other things up. I need some encouragement
Keep reading, Jessica! It is SO worth it! The Chaos books are just really heavy reading.
Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "Keep reading, Jessica! It is SO worth it! The Chaos books are just really heavy reading."
Agreed! Keep it up -- it gets better once he and Viola meet up.
Agreed! Keep it up -- it gets better once he and Viola meet up.
Ok- thank you! I needed that encouragement! :) I'll keep you all updated. I am so excited to see the hunger games next month too! is everyone planning on going?
I am almost done with
, Heidi so let me know when you want me to send it your way. I had to stifle screams while reading it at work today.
, Heidi so let me know when you want me to send it your way. I had to stifle screams while reading it at work today.
Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "I am almost done with
, Heidi so let me know when you want me to send it your way. I had to stifle screams while reading it at work today."
I bought it! It was only 99 cents and has 5 stars on Amazon so I figured "whats a buck?" I hope it is awesome!
, Heidi so let me know when you want me to send it your way. I had to stifle screams while reading it at work today."I bought it! It was only 99 cents and has 5 stars on Amazon so I figured "whats a buck?" I hope it is awesome!
Jessica (BlogEared Books) wrote: "I need help! I am about 1/3 of the way through the first Chaos walking book and it is not grabbing me! I had really high expectations because of all of the glowing reviews, but i keep picking oth..."I actually put the book down after about 100 pages and wasn't going to finish it. I decided to pick it back up after some encouragement and I'm SO glad I did. It is now one of my favorite series! Keep at it!
Kourtni wrote: "I can't wait to read
!!!Heidi I got
yesterday in the mail! Nice and crispy and new."Ooh Kourtni, enjoy! Don't forget the tissues!!
Thanks Pragya! I've heard from a few people that I will most likely bawl my eyes out. Sorry if I get tears on your book Heidi! lol
Finished
. OMGosh! I thought it was soooo good and I hope I'm not the only one. Read it sooner rather than later, ladies!
I'm finally going to finish reading
. The parts with the Lessers are such a turn off that this series is hard to read. I just want to know about the BDB men and their ladies.
. OMGosh! I thought it was soooo good and I hope I'm not the only one. Read it sooner rather than later, ladies!I'm finally going to finish reading
. The parts with the Lessers are such a turn off that this series is hard to read. I just want to know about the BDB men and their ladies.
Haha! That is my FAVORITE BDB book Shannen! I skip over the lesser parts when I get sick of them. Nobody cares about the lessers! Bring on the Brothers!!
Kourtni wrote: "Haha! That is my FAVORITE BDB book Shannen! I skip over the lesser parts when I get sick of them. Nobody cares about the lessers! Bring on the Brothers!!"
I agree! Z's book is my favorite. I always skipped the lessers too (except in one book because he was crazy and entertaining!)
I agree! Z's book is my favorite. I always skipped the lessers too (except in one book because he was crazy and entertaining!)
Kourtni wrote: "I can't wait to read
!!!
Heidi I got
yesterday in the mail! Nice and crispy and new."
Yay! So glad it got there :)
!!!Heidi I got
yesterday in the mail! Nice and crispy and new."Yay! So glad it got there :)
Heidi wrote: "Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "I am almost done with
, Heidi so let me know when you want me to send it your way. I had to stifle screams while reading it at..."It was never the kind of book I would normally pick up and I really enjoyed it!
Heidi wrote: "Kourtni wrote: "I can't wait to read
!!!Heidi I got
yesterday in the mail! Nice and crispy and new."Yay! So glad i..."
So strange to read posts about books I've already read! Normally, I'm WAY behind the bar on these things. :)
Haha, Lloyd! Me too! I usually read the monthly reads a few months after the fact.
See, Heidi! Even Lloyd liked it! ;)
See, Heidi! Even Lloyd liked it! ;)
Heidi wrote: "Yay! Now I am really excited Lloyd."
NOW you're really excited?! My prior posts didn't excite you enough?! Sheesh! Just teasin'! ;)
NOW you're really excited?! My prior posts didn't excite you enough?! Sheesh! Just teasin'! ;)
Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Yay! Now I am really excited Lloyd."
NOW you're really excited?! My prior posts didn't excite you enough?! Sheesh! Just teasin'! ;)"
They did Shannen! I bought it didn't I?
NOW you're really excited?! My prior posts didn't excite you enough?! Sheesh! Just teasin'! ;)"
They did Shannen! I bought it didn't I?
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Existence has been all over my recommendations on Amazon lately but I keep ignoring it because I have so many other books I want to read! You'll have to let me know what you think Shannen.