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Kristina wrote: "I'm barely started with Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1) by Lauren DeStefano"

What genre is that book?? Paranormal - dystopian??


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Kaylani wrote: "I ended up playing an ipod game because some creeper was staring at me .... but I did get a little way into it. I am going to a coffee shop to read some before i meet up with a friend later :) I on..."

Well that sucks. I hate when people stare in public. Rude!


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Fatima Souane | 7 comments I just started reading Spirit Bound Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead


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Fatima wrote: "I just started reading Spirit Bound Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead"

How is that series? Would someone who doesn't normally like paranormal like it?


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Cassi I bought a really good quality hardback edition of A Spy in the House A Spy in the House (The Agency, #1) by Y.S. Lee for $1 today. I'll let you know when I read it.


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments I hope you like it! Always nervous when people pick up books that I love.


message 4557: by Heidi (new)

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Either way it was only a buck Cassi :)


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 65 comments That's true. It's a fun book (tho probably not historically accurate). You'll probably like it.


message 4559: by Heidi (last edited Mar 23, 2013 06:06PM) (new)

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Finished Every Day - did anyone else who has read it (view spoiler)


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
Finished:

Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3) by Cassandra Clare

I'm sad the series was over, but I liked it a lot. The end was not really what I expected, but I'm satisfied with it. Still digesting it ... It was a lot to absorb.

And now I'm back to re-reading The Book Thief! <3


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Is the series really over Brigid? She said the same thing about MI and then kept going!


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Karen wrote: "I'm about 35% into Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand. I'm really enjoying it so far!"

Ugh! Not that again! I had decided to give it a try then others said I wouldn't like it so I gave ..."


Ok, so I really enjoyed Unearthly, Heidi. I'm on the fence on whether or not you'd enjoy it. Ignore the insta-love, maybe? It wasn't too bad. ;-P


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I think I will still skip it Karen! Thanks :)


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Kaylani (cityeclectics) | 277 comments I started the book thief. I haven't had much time to read it.... and I am so tired. I really want to read it but I know its better for me to go to bed and just veg and spend tomorrow reading it and a few other books


message 4565: by Heidi (new)

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You can't go wrong with Agatha Bluemoon! Thanks for your thoughts on Spy in the House - I am excited to read it. :)

Kaylani I know you have health things going on but this weather changing constantly in the Midwest makes me tired by 8:30 p.m. every night!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Is the series really over Brigid? She said the same thing about MI and then kept going!"

Haha I hope she doesn't do the same thing. I don't think she's going to continue it though, since she's starting a different series soon. But, who knows ...


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Charmaine (empress_charla) | 143 comments Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Let me know if it is good :) I am still working on Everyday (nearly done I'm on the last part of the audio) and just getting into Etiquette and Espionage. Finished Scarlet and did not love it as..."

Heidi, what do you think of Everyday and Etiquette & Espionage? I started listening to Everyday on audio but haven't gotten back to it -_- not sure why - I'll give it another go. The plot line is interesting. Etiquette & Espionage is a fun read so far :-) I didn't realize it would be a steampunk type of book!


message 4569: by Heidi (new)

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Charmaine I liked the audiobook narrator for Every Day and the book was good overall but I gave it 3 stars because of some issues I had --- especially with the ending. I think it is worth the read/listen so others can decide for themselves. It did start to remind me of Before I Fall where it got repetitive but not as bad as Before I Fall IMO.

I am enjoying Etiquette & Espionage. I love the authors other steampunk series Soulless Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger so I hope I love this new one!


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Lloyd | 110 comments I'm SO back to restless reading. Can't get into much of anything at the moment. I'm reading a couple fantasies, but they are both kind of just...moving along. I tried some graphic novels, but gave up because they are just bad and/or boring (a lifetime of reading SO many stories just makes the bad ones stand out that much more). I'm still working on a couple though.

Sigh. I guess I'll just keep chipping away here and there and something will eventually stick. Or I need to take a break for awhile. Except...I can't fathom going without reading. It makes my brain sad just thinking about it. (No food for you!) :P


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Becky (bek11) | 451 comments I'm sorry you're having trouble getting into any books right now, Lloyd. I typically read 2-4 books at a time and once in great while I'll read one straight through. I hope you find one that sticks soon.

I'm still reading The Book Thief and am starting The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer .


message 4572: by Heidi (new)

Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Hey Lloyd do you have "filler" books you read in between other books? I think that helps. I read 1-2 cozy mysteries (my fillers) and then go onto more serious and/or less frivolous YA or adult books. If I try to read more serious books back to back I get into a funk so this system seems to work best for me -- not sure it would work for everyone.


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Becky I hope you love the Book Thief *crosses fingers* I gave up on the Host after about 100-150 pages. Everyone says it gets better but that writing style (long and wordy) is just not for me.


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Pragya  (reviewingshelf) I finished Leo (Sign of Love, #1) by Mia Sheridan and had mixed feelings about it. 3.5 stars from me. Now back to Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1) by R.L. LaFevers .


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Becky (bek11) | 451 comments Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Becky I hope you love the Book Thief *crosses fingers* I gave up on the Host after about 100-150 pages. Everyone says it gets better but that writing style (long and wordy) is just not for me."

I think I will like The Book Thief. I just had to read some less serious stuff before getting back to it.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Ugh, for some reason this thread got pulled out of my notifications so I haven't been on in a while! I finished Partials (Partials, #1) by Dan Wells and LOVED it! Now reading Dark Genesis by Dave Ferraro for a Read to Review :)


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Lloyd | 110 comments Heidi: I don't know if I'd call them "filler", but I often do find myself reading several books at once.

I think I've gotten sucked back into my 2nd reading of A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin . Having to just watch certain events being set up...I find myself wanting to yell out at the characters like some comedy skit. "Don't do it!!!" It's been long enough since I've read it that I don't remember all the details...but I remember enough to know the smell of tragedy from a distance. Oh, the horror! And I have hundreds of pages to go before I get to stand witness to it again.

But...once I do finish this one, it's all new to me from there! I had to wait SO long for new books, that's why I figured I'd re-read the first three. I'm so far behind on that goal, there are now TWO new books to read! (It's always possible there will be a sixth book out by the time I finish 4 and 5).

And...I'm right back to needing sleep. Sigh. (Thus my senseless rambling)


message 4578: by Heidi (new)

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Lloyd wrote: "Heidi: I don't know if I'd call them "filler", but I often do find myself reading several books at once.

I think I've gotten sucked back into my 2nd reading of [bookcover:A Storm of Swords|630796..."


GOT is not a filler series!! hahaha -- Lloyd that is exactly why I can bring myself to read book two in that series. I have heard too many bad things happen to characters you love so I don't want the pain!


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David I have 15 pages left of Star Dwellers The Star Dwellers (The Dwellers, #2) by David Estes and I smell a massive cliff hanger coming on so I don't want to finish it! Ugh! *bites nails*


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Lol! Eh, there's a teaser for the third book for sure (oh and maybe another subtle hint at something from Adele's mom oops!) but hopefully it's not too cliffhangery :)

Thanks for reading and I hope you don't hate it!


message 4581: by Heidi (new)

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I really like it David! I just don't want to finish it! hahaha


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Hehe yay! I am pretty bad with cliffies in the Dwellers books, even the third one lol! But I really don't use cliffies in the Country books because they're not really fair to the reader in my opinion :)


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Kaylani (cityeclectics) | 277 comments wait wait.... list of books you've written plz, David.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Hi Kaylani! Thanks for asking about my books :)

I've written 14. 11 are published and the other 3 will be soon:

My most popular series (YA dystopian): The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers, #1) by David Estes The Star Dwellers (The Dwellers, #2) by David Estes The Sun Dwellers (The Dwellers #3) by David Estes

My newest and highest rated series (YA dystopian): Fire Country (The Country Saga, #1) by David Estes Ice Country (The Country Saga, #2) by David Estes Water & Storm Country (The Country Saga, #3) by David Estes

My debut YA paranormal series: Angel Evolution (The Evolution Trilogy, #1) by David Estes Demon Evolution (The Evolution Trilogy, #2) by David Estes Archangel Evolution (The Evolution Trilogy, #3) by David Estes

My Children's series: Nikki Powergloves- A Hero is Born (Nikki Powergloves, #1) by David Estes Nikki Powergloves and the Power Council (Nikki Powergloves, #2) by David Estes Nikki Powergloves and the Power Trappers (Nikki Powergloves, #3) by David Estes Nikki Powergloves and the Great Adventure (Nikki Powergloves, #4) by David Estes

No pressure to read them but feel free to message me if you have any questions :) Thanks!


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Caedy  Eries (karida) | 26 comments I am missing the Nikki series, and the last two in the Country Saga


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Martha wrote: "I am missing the Nikki series, and the last two in the Country Saga"

Aww thank you Martha :)


message 4587: by Heidi (new)

Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
I plan to read the Sun Dwellers soon and move onto the Country series :)


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments Yay Heidi!! :-D


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Wow! Thank you Heidi!! I'm so excited about where Country is going, the third book is done and ready for betas and editing :)


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments David wrote: "Wow! Thank you Heidi!! I'm so excited about where Country is going, the third book is done and ready for betas and editing :)"

Squeeee!


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Karen’s Library | 574 comments I finished Boundless (Unearthly, #3) by Cynthia Hand . Really, really loved it!


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Bluemoon wrote: "i think I'll let David finish with the Dwellers series. Then I'll read Star Dwellers. How many books are you planning for the Dwellers series, David. If you don't mind me asking."

Of course I don't mind ;)

Here's the master plan:

Three Dwellers books (already out): The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers, #1) by David Estes The Star Dwellers (The Dwellers, #2) by David Estes The Sun Dwellers (The Dwellers #3) by David Estes

Three Country Saga books: Fire Country (The Country Saga, #1) by David Estes Ice Country (The Country Saga, #2) by David Estes (April 4th)Water & Storm Country(June 6th)

A 4th and final Dwellers book that doubles as a 4th and final Country book. I will be highly recommending that you read all three books in each series before reading this book as it will bring the two series together with characters from both: The Earth Dwellers(September 6th)


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Vered (vered_ehsani) Sounds so cool, David!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "I finished Boundless (Unearthly, #3) by Cynthia Hand. Really, really loved it!"

Yay! I really liked that series. :)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Vered wrote: "Sounds so cool, David!"

Aww thank you !!!!


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Kaylani (cityeclectics) | 277 comments those look interesting David. If i buy paperback copies of your books will you sign them? :D


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Aww you are so kind :) I just did my final sale of signed books for the year as we're leaving the country for at least a year. I'm so sorry you missed it Kaylani but maybe one day I can sign them! Thanks for all the support, it means the world to me :)


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments David wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "i think I'll let David finish with the Dwellers series. Then I'll read Star Dwellers. How many books are you planning for the Dwellers series, David. If you don't mind me asking."
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Wow, David. I'm impressed with your schedule. Between taking care of the munchkin all day and working two part-time jobs, I'm struggling to get a book out a year, forget the 4+ you're doing. You are my author-hero!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
I still need to finish The Book Thief and The Eternity Cure. Ahhhh! Hopefully I can get that done today.

I'm also reading for school:

Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

I'm pretty close to the end. Unfortunately it's been pretty disappointing for me.


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 836 comments Kristen wrote: "David wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "i think I'll let David finish with the Dwellers series. Then I'll read Star Dwellers. How many books are you planning for the Dwellers series, David. If you don't min..."

Awww thank you! But honestly, people like you are my heroes as you are still writing despite how busy you are while my writing and schedule creates most of my own business :) You are the impressive one!


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