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Rissa Lynn | 19 comments Today is my schools book fair and i am working @ it the fair so i am definitely picking some books up!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Rolenda wrote: "Heidi, you should get to it! NOW!! haha"

I will get to it! I swear!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Rissa wrote: "Today is my schools book fair and i am working @ it the fair so i am definitely picking some books up!"

I miss book fairs :(


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Just wanted to announce that David's book Fire Country Fire Country (Country Saga, #1) by David Estes is 25% off today in all formats -- here is the link for the Kindle but as I said I think it is 25% off all formats :) http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Country-Th...


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Pragya  (reviewingshelf) Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Reading and loving Mind Games (Mind Games, #1) by Kiersten White"

Never heard of it -- what is it about??"


Just finished and loved Mind Games (Mind Games, #1) by Kiersten White , it will be releasing soon. Heidi, it's a fiction about psychics and the people who wish to manipulate their skills for their benefit.


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Ahhh sounds interesting Pragya!


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Pragya  (reviewingshelf) Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Ahhh sounds interesting Pragya!"

It is. You must read it. Releases Feb 19. Maybe you have read other books by Kiersten White? This was my first read by her.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Just wanted to announce that David's book Fire CountryFire Country (Country Saga, #1) by David Estes is 25% off today in all formats -- here is the link for the Kindle but as I said I think it is 25% off all fo..."

Aww thank you so much!! You are too kind Heidi, that really means the world to me ;)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Just wanted to announce that David's book Fire CountryFire Country (Country Saga, #1) by David Estes is 25% off today in all formats -- here is the link for the Kindle but as I said I think it is 25% off all fo..."

Aww thank you so much!! You are too kind Heidi, that really means the world to me ;)


message 4060: by Lloyd (last edited Feb 01, 2013 01:44PM) (new)

Lloyd | 110 comments Hello again everyone. I've been quietly sitting in the Naughty Corner reading Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) by Beth Revis , which I finished up in the wee hours of the morning (after being woke up at 4am and not being able to go back to sleep). I must say I REALLY enjoyed this book! Maybe it's been awhile since I've read any sci-fi (so long that the term 'sci-fi' is probably outdated), but this was a refreshing change of pace for me. And even though I'm paying the price of not being able to return to sleep (I'm on lunch at work as I type this), I'm torn as to what to read next. Considering my banishment, I should be reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak now. I did start it, and the writing is beautiful, but I'm having a tough battle with depression at the moment and this might not be the best book for me to read right now. I'll keep working at it, but I'm now greatly curious what is going to happen next aboard the Godspeed and am probably going to jump right in to A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2) by Beth Revis next. It was also refreshing to get a whole story in one book of a trilogy that didn't leave you hanging, yet left me anxious to know what happens next. Thumbs up to Across the Universe!


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Rissa Lynn | 19 comments Went to my schools book fair and bought
Cinder by Marissa Meter
The Dead and the Buried by Kim Harrington
And my own copy of beautiful creatures which i read already!
I have to get started ( already started TDATB)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Lloyd wrote: "Hello again everyone. I've been quietly sitting in the Naughty Corner reading Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) by Beth Revis, which I finished up in the wee hours of the morning (after being woke up at 4..."

Awesome, I'm so glad you liked it!! I really have to read the sequel :) Good luck with the depression Lloyd, might want to skip The Book Thief for now, it has a lot of darkness in it, although really it's a story about the goodness in people. But better to wait until you're ready for it. Enjoy the sequel to Across the Universe and I hereby free you from Naughtyville! (I'm not sure if I have that power, but I thought I'd try!)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Rissa wrote: "Went to my schools book fair and bought
Cinder by Marissa Meter
The Dead and the Buried by Kim Harrington
And my own copy of beautiful creatures which i read already!
I have to get started ( alr..."


Well done Rissa!! You'll have to finish Cinder so you can read Scarlet, it comes out in a few days!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
Just finished:

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4) by Arthur Conan Doyle

Now about to start:

Boundless (Unearthly, #3) by Cynthia Hand

Woohoo! I'm excited. And nervous. *Bites nails*


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Pragya wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Ahhh sounds interesting Pragya!"

It is. You must read it. Releases Feb 19. Maybe you have read other books by Kiersten White? This was my first read by her."


Nope I've never read any of her books.

You are most welcome David. You are awesome!


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments Reading Dancing in the Dark by Robyn Bavati and am underwhelmed so far. There's nothing horrible about it but I'm also not connecting to it despite my love of faith struggles and dance movies.

Listening to Madapple by Christina Meldrum and I am so confused. Which isn't bad just confusing.


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments Lloyd, having just finished Shades of Earth Shades of Earth (Across the Universe, #3) by Beth Revis I'd stay aboard the Godspeed. Since The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is our March group read, and it's 4 weeks away, I think Heidi will give you a "get out of the naughty corner" card for the next 4 weeks at least. ;-P

I loved The Shades of Earth, so I vote to let you continue that journey!!


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Just wanted to announce that David's book Fire CountryFire Country (Country Saga, #1) by David Estes is 25% off today in all formats -- here is the link for the Kindle but as I said I think it is 25% off all fo..."

Woot, woot, David! "SHUT UP, Perry!" Heheheh...


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Just finished:

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4) by Arthur Conan Doyle

Now about to start:

Boundless (Unearthly, #3) by Cynthia Hand

Woohoo! I'm excited. And nervous. *Bites nails*"


Omg jealous!! Enjoy :)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Ahhh sounds interesting Pragya!"

It is. You must read it. Releases Feb 19. Maybe you have read other books by Kiersten White? This was my first read b..."


Aww shucks ;)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Bluemoon wrote: "I totally forgot what happened in Legend, I need to remember that one first before I actually try to read prodigy."

I just finished Prodigy, it was pretty good. I'd forgotten what'd happened in Legend too, but Lu does a decent job of blending the past events into the current story.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Karen wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Just wanted to announce that David's book Fire CountryFire Country (Country Saga, #1) by David Estes is 25% off today in all formats -- here is the link for the Kindle but as I sai..."

Lol!!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "Reading Dancing in the Dark by Robyn Bavati and am underwhelmed so far. There's nothing horrible about it but I'm also not connecting to it despite my love of faith struggles and dance movies...."

Yay! Cassi has posted :) Not sure about either of your current reads Cassi??


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Lloyd, having just finished Shades of Earth Shades of Earth (Across the Universe, #3) by Beth Revis I'd stay aboard the Godspeed. Since The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is our March group read, and it's 4 weeks away..."

Hey I wasn't the one who even brought up the naughty corner -- that was David's warped mind!


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lloyd, having just finished Shades of Earth Shades of Earth (Across the Universe, #3) by Beth Revis I'd stay aboard the Godspeed. Since The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is our March group read, and it'..."

Lol I seem to have managed to twist it so you are the overseer of the naughty corner. All part of my evil plan to stir up rebellion and unrest in the group mwahahaha!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Ummm you are not supposed to tell everyone it was your plan David! That is what makes it evil!


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments I think I'll like Madapple by Christina Meldrum . It's just supposed to be strange and well...it is.

I've finished the other book (whew) and started a book I've really been looking forward to (yay for that, stupid blogging responsibilities) Ashes of Honor (October Daye, #6) by Seanan McGuire . I'm kinda liking that the snowy Saturday gives me a valid excuse not to leave the apartment.


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
How is the new job/place going Cassi?? What is that October Daye series -- urban fiction??


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Rissa Lynn | 19 comments Thanks David I'm going to start Cinder today i read the dead and buried yesterday and loved it!


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments Loved Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer

I'll be jumping into Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer when it lands on my Nook in 2 days!!


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "How is the new job/place going Cassi?? What is that October Daye series -- urban fiction??"

New job is still going well! Feel like I'm getting the hang of it (though it's a bit of a mental ADD fest to jump between 5 facebooks, 4 twitters, and 2 facilities for work at times). I like Louisville even though I've seen very little of it.

Yeah October Daye is urban fantasy. The first book is the weakest but after that they get better with each installment. And they don't have the typically terrible urban fantasy covers.


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Melodie (melodieco) Just started Prodigy (Legend, #2) by Marie Lu . Will get to Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi and Everbound (Everneath, #2) by Brodi Ashton after that!


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Pragya  (reviewingshelf) Reading What a Mother Knows by Leslie Lehr


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Ummm you are not supposed to tell everyone it was your plan David! That is what makes it evil!"

OH man, I knew I wasn't cut out for this evil villain thing...


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Karen wrote: "Loved Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer

I'll be jumping into Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer when it lands on my Nook in 2 days!!"


AWESOME!! I don't think I'll be able to read Scarlet right away, might be a few weeks later :(


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Melodie wrote: "Just started Prodigy (Legend, #2) by Marie Lu. Will get to Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi and Everbound (Everneath, #2) by Brodi Ashton after that!"

Yay! Let me know what you think of Prodigy. I liked some things and was bothered by some things, but overall enjoyed it :)


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "How is the new job/place going Cassi?? What is that October Daye series -- urban fiction??"

New job is still going well! Feel like I'm getting the hang of it (thoug..."


Wow I can barely keep up with just Goodreads!
Sounds like the Kate Daniels UF series -- first book is the weakest.


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Pragya wrote: "Reading What a Mother Knows by Leslie Lehr"

Sounds freaky!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Melodie wrote: "Just started Prodigy (Legend, #2) by Marie Lu. Will get to Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi and Everbound (Everneath, #2) by Brodi Ashton after that!"

I have not read any of those series.


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Wow I can barely keep up with just Goodreads!
Sounds like the Kate Daniels UF series -- first book is the weakest. "

I have a calendar that I made about when I'm supposed to post on which facebook about which events.

I haven't read the Kate Daniels series. I think it's a good sign when an author's first book is the weakest. It means they're improving and not just rushing through books to get them done.


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Melodie (melodieco) Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Just started Prodigy (Legend, #2) by Marie Lu. Will get to Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi and Everbound (Everneath, #2) by Brodi Ashton after that!"

I have not read any of those series."


Get to it then, girl!! All 3 series are excellent!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
I don't think you'd like the Shatter Me books, Heidi. I was not a fan of the first book ... too much insta-love and the writing drove me nuts.

You might like Legend, though. I thought the first book was pretty good; I have yet to read the second one.


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Vered (vered_ehsani) Good gracious, you people are prolific - I'm surprised any of you can have a job / life with all the Goodreading going on!

Thanks to a recommendation (I think from this group), I'm reading / devouring / can't take my hands and eyes off of The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1) by Patrick Ness - WOW OMG WOW. That's all I'm going to say for now, except this: wow.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Yes!!!!! Yay, another person to be obsessed with Chaos Walking, Vered, welcome to the club!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Vered wrote: "Good gracious, you people are prolific - I'm surprised any of you can have a job / life with all the Goodreading going on!

Thanks to a recommendation (I think from this group), I'm reading / devou..."


Vered I thought you had read that already!? How did you escape my clutches??


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "I don't think you'd like the Shatter Me books, Heidi. I was not a fan of the first book ... too much insta-love and the writing drove me nuts.

You might like Legend, though. I thought the first bo..."


Yeah instalove is not for me. Thanks!


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Harold Smithson | 87 comments Vered wrote: "Good gracious, you people are prolific - I'm surprised any of you can have a job / life with all the Goodreading going on!

Thanks to a recommendation (I think from this group), I'm reading / devou..."


I'm glad you liked it, Vered. That series is almost universally loved here.


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Harold wrote: "Vered wrote: "Good gracious, you people are prolific - I'm surprised any of you can have a job / life with all the Goodreading going on!

Thanks to a recommendation (I think from this group), I'm r..."


It is strange that nearly everyone can agree on that series Harold. I hope they are not afraid of my wrath should they hate it!


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Lloyd | 110 comments I guess I was one of the few left unimpressed by Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu . I guess my mind has a strange line of unbelievability that this book crossed. Not so much with the plot, but with things like (what was his name...Day?) physical prowess, etc. I also remember having to check the chapter headings a lot, because the voice of the two main characters was pretty similar. All in all, it left me pretty flat. Plus, the "romance" in many of these books just hits me wrong. It even happened in Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) by Beth Revis ,where a first kiss just seemed to inappropriate and ill-timed. Rushed. Maybe I'm too old-fashioned. :)

Another weekend is blurring by. I'm spending a lot of it out at the park, letting my son enjoy the outdoors and playing with kids his age. (Tough for him to be an only child - and six - in a household with parents who find entertainment in reading. But I try!)


message 4100: by Becky (last edited Feb 03, 2013 09:26AM) (new)

Becky (bek11) | 451 comments Well, I'm almost done with The Knife of Never Letting Go and I'm just not loving it. Sorry! It's more of my not being crazy about dystopians than disliking the writing. I was annoyed at first with the dialect & misspelled words but got used to it after awhile. I see how it adds to the overall story. And the characters are well done. I think I just like fantasy stuff better.

Please don't hate me!


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