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What are you currently reading?
Kourtni - Keep reading on! I liked it.
Darren wrote: "Have you guys heard of
? It's a paranormal YA/urban fantasy series. I own the first two books, but haven't read them yet."
I've heard of those ... but I've heard such mixed things about them that I've kind of stayed away from them.

I've heard of those ... but I've heard such mixed things about them that I've kind of stayed away from them.


I thought they were okay, I read them a while ago though!!
just finished





Opinions? I just started it."
I read it a few months ago and I really enjoyed it! Its kind of "out there", but thats my thing so I liked it.
I listened to Night Circus on audiobook because I love the narrator Jim Dale. If you like artsy descriptive books it is for you - either way though I think it is worth the read.

I'm currently reading...

I'm not really sure what made me read this book, I was..."
I love dystopian fiction, especially of the ya variety! :-) I put Angelfall on my to-read list :-)
You. Must. Read. Angelfall. Charmaine! ;)


Opinions? I just started it."
I read this book a while ago. I enjoyed it although I felt it was a little dry 2/3s of the way through.
Or maybe it was lack of editing.. Im not sure. If I could rate it 3 and a half stars I would have.
As for it being "Out there"... That's why it is fiction~fantasy
I hope you enjoy it!

I have never listened to a audio book. But it sounds like something Id wouldn't mind trying. Although I love reading.. Do you do both read and audio? Is audio popular?


Amber do I do audio? Um...yes! I listen to 2-3 audiobooks at a time! I love them but I suggest you start with one that others love because if you are not used to them and get a dry narrator it could turn you off the all audiobooks in general. If you want any ideas let me know :)


awesome thanks! I haven't read that one yet. :D

Sure! Maybe a good trilogy/series I can listen to at the gym..

lol Have you ever tried to read a book on the elliptical? ..I have..
Currently reading:
It's for a class, though. :P It's an okay book so far ... I'm just confused as to whether it's supposed to be a retelling of The Great Gatsby or if it's just a total rip-off. :-/

It's for a class, though. :P It's an okay book so far ... I'm just confused as to whether it's supposed to be a retelling of The Great Gatsby or if it's just a total rip-off. :-/
I have tried to read my magazines my elliptical at home and it was an epic failure! I have also read while out walking but people tend to look at me weird and it is hard to concentrate. What type of books do you like Amber? I highly recommend The Bloody Jack series on audio Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy as well as Graceling. My all time favs are The Help and Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I also really love the Georgia Nicholson series on audio Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging.

I didnt like The Reckoning I thought it was too young for me.

Everyone loved it but me! :)"
lol We will agree on something on day~
Amber - I think I've liked/loved all the books Heidi has recommended.
I loved Chaos Walking (Knife of Never Letting Go). After that everything dystopian has been a let down. Damn you Patrick Ness!
Hunger Games and Chaos Walking are the best dystopian series. Was Angelfall a let down for you, Heidi?
Oh no. I liked Angelfall, but it wasn't what I would consider 100% dystopian. It was quite unique.
That's true. Paranormal dystopian?

That being said, I had a few of my GR friends that didn't like it at all. But the things that bothered them simply don't bother me when I read...I read for entertainment value!
Kourtni wrote: "I thought Divergent was really good! The idea was quite interesting. I got totally caught up in the action and excitement of it all and that is what made me love it.
That being said, I had a fe..."
I didn't hate it by any means. I just think it was overrated because people wanted it to be the next Hunger Games or something. Hopefully the second book will answer all of the questions that book one left unanswered. I don't plan to read it unless someone who didn't totally love book one says book two is awesome.
That being said, I had a fe..."
I didn't hate it by any means. I just think it was overrated because people wanted it to be the next Hunger Games or something. Hopefully the second book will answer all of the questions that book one left unanswered. I don't plan to read it unless someone who didn't totally love book one says book two is awesome.

I'll wait to see what you think of it Kourtni! I think it is out soon since I keep seeing ACR's of it around here.

I believe it is released at the beginning of May, along with a slew of other books I want to read!
I'm halfway through
. I wish Sophie didn't have to choose between Archer and Cal. I like them both. Can't they be brother husbands???


I've never had a problem taking sides in love triangles. Sophie and Archer are meant for each other but Cal is so darn sweet.
Heidi wrote: "I loved Chaos Walking (Knife of Never Letting Go). After that everything dystopian has been a let down. Damn you Patrick Ness!"
Seriously, though. XD
Seriously, though. XD
Amber wrote: "Has anyone read Divergent? What did you think?"
I thought Divergent was pretty good. Not the best book ever, but a fun read and an interesting idea.
I thought Divergent was pretty good. Not the best book ever, but a fun read and an interesting idea.
I did like the whole idea of Divergent. I think perhaps that is what the let down was for me because I wanted to know more about the world but perhaps more info will be given in the sequel.
Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "I've never had a problem taking sides in love triangles. Sophie and Archer are meant for each other but Cal is so darn sweet."
Cal is a sweetheart.
Cal is a sweetheart.
Heidi wrote: "I did like the whole idea of Divergent. I think perhaps that is what the let down was for me because I wanted to know more about the world but perhaps more info will be given in the sequel."
That's what I'm hoping, too.
That's what I'm hoping, too.
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Yeah I'm thinking its the characters that are the problem. I can usually handle cheesy unless the characters aren't doing it for me. I will keep reading on though!