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What are you reading? (Part 2)
Becca wrote: "I just found out that there is a short story/novella that takes place between Wraith and Spectre. That would definitely explain some of the gaps from what I remember of Wraith. Its been a couple of..."I have heard about that story, but just haven't gotten around to reading it yet.
I love the Phaedra Weldon books also! I've read both Wraith and Spectre and really enjoyed them. I haven't had a chance to jump into Phantasm yet.
I need to get my library to order Phantasm, they don't carry it.
Just starting Night Watch
by Sergei Lukyanenko after just completing Jocelynn Drake's Pray for Dawn
.
Valorie wrote: "I finished 
by Jennifer Estep. I LOVED IT!!! Fantastic Urban Fantasy book!!! I could not put it down. I can't wait to read the next book in the series! I'm now read..."Damn, there are so many good books that are not in audio book format. I"ll have to fallback on the dead tree editions.
I finished The Iron King and LOVED it. Epic fantasy with dark tones. (my review)Picked up
today. Will begin devouring here in a few. I'm very excited for this series.
Xin wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I finished by Jennifer Estep. I LOVED IT!!! Fantastic Urban Fantasy book!!! I could not put it down. I can't wait to read the next book in the ser..."Have you considered getting used books when you can't find what you're looking for in audio? I can understand the aversion to buying new books for environmental reasons. I like to think of it as giving an old book a new home :)
I received The Vampire Files: Vol 2 by P. N. Elrod in the mail today, and started it soon after. Even though I'm almost finished with Spectre, I just couldn't wait to start this one.
Becca wrote: Have you considered getting used books when you can't find what you're looking for in audio?I actually ended up getting the Kindle version, which is even more environmentally friendly (maybe). I'm reading it now. So good. I feel an immediate connection to her, just two chapters into it. Old book swaps is a good idea too! I'll keep that in mind.
Almost done with
and wow. The second I finish, I'll be starting the next book (released yesterday),
.The heroine is totally unexpected, the pacing perfect and the story utterly engaging. I may be falling in love with Stacia Kane.
I'm finally getting a chance to read
! It has been on the top of my TBR pile for way to long but I had company so haven't read much lately.
I'm reading
, I'm having a hard time with this one. I'm not sure if it's me or the book. The last couple of weeks have been hell & it's just not holding my interest for very long.
Jen wrote: "I'm reading , I'm having a hard time with this one. I'm not sure if it's me or the book. The last couple of weeks have been hell & it's just not holding my interes..."I didn't care much for BONE CROSSED either. I ranked it the lowest of the series, so far. SILVER BORNE definitely redeems the series!
I just finished The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella yeterday and I am now gettig into Pretty Little Liars and The Morganville Vampires Im really loving both of those . I am also slowly reading through Jekel Loves Hyde and The Red Pyramid.
Finished Spectre and I'm tearing into The Vampire Files: Vol 2 by P. N. Elrod. Loving it so far.
I just finished readinng the Gemma Doyle series by Libba Bray, It was something different I really loved it.Now I'm reading storm glass by Maria V Snyder
I cant decide what to read next, I want to find something new and exciting... whats some good angel books people lol
Currently reading
Seth's extremely boring, but the other males more than make up for his dullness. =^_^=
Kayzee wrote: "I cant decide what to read next, I want to find something new and exciting... whats some good angel books people lol..."Kayzee, try this link to the UF Looking for Recommendations: Angels...
I just finished
, which was really good, and next will be
.I just finished listening to
, and just started listening to
at work, and am listening to
at home.
I've read about half of this this morning. It's wonderful! Fall of Light by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
. It's a standalone, at least as far as I know, though Hoffman often writes about this kind of magic user...
I am reading "The Good, The Bad, and the Uncanny" by Simon R Green. I love this series to pieces. I am about halfway.Theresa wrote: "What are you reading? (Part 2)
What book(s) are you reading right now? Urban Fantasy or other genres... How do you like it so far? What is it about? How did you hear about it? Is it part of a seri..."
jD wrote: "I am reading "The Good, The Bad, and the Uncanny" by Simon R Green. I love this series to pieces. I am about halfway.Theresa wrote: "What are you reading? (Part 2)
What book(s) are you rea..."
The Nightside is one of my favorite series, too, but
is probably one of my least favorites.
I feel you. This is the second time I have checked it out of the library. For some reason, I am not getting into this particular one. I keep hoping that the magic will kick in. It appears that Simon Green is doing with his "Golden Torc" series what he used to do so well with the Nightside. I hope he is not becoming bored with his own creation.
I am still reading
and started
Lazuline wrote: "Currently reading Seth's extremely boring, but the other males more than make up for his dullness. =^_^=" Amen sister on the "Seth's extremely boring" comment! I like Mead...but not the Succubus series (although I did read them all).
After hearing so much about her, I finally started Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton. I'm only okay with it so far but it's got some intrigue. Hopefully, it will get really exciting :3
Just started
@Tina: I actually do like the Succubus books; except for Seth, the other characters are very unique and interesting. The books I've read so far have more to the plot than Seth+Georgina, so I've loved the books, but I'm sure I won't like them as much if Seth becomes the center of the plot.
I especially have a soft spot for Carter and Jerome. There wasn't enough of them in the first and second books of the series. :(
I'm reading The Supernaturalist and I hope the orphan thing improves. And I'm reading The Better to Hold You. I'm not sure about this book. And continue to read Small Favor.
Munky wrote: "After hearing so much about her, I finally started Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton. I'm only okay with it so far but it's got some intrigue. Hopefully, it will g..."The Anita Blake books are great up thru OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY and then NARCISSUS IN CHAINS is okay. After that.....forget it!
I just finished
Fantastic tale of Mystery. It felt like CSI meets vamp? A well respected research Dr. comes into contact with women/being that has some very odd test results, and brain waves a random heart beat but she's dead ? These test draw her into a world she could have never though possible before, challenging her every belief. The "women ?" has a long and dark past which she shares with Dr. the mystery gets deeper.....Written with intelligence with strong world building.I can't wait for the next book in this trilogy
I finished
(YA) is is about Nick Gautier as a young teen when he first hooked up with Kyrian. It is full of snarky comments and background information on Ash, Kryian, Nick, his mother and some other squires. I loved it. Great for the Dark Hunter fan
Melodie wrote: "The Anita Blake books are great up thru OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY and then NARCISSUS IN CHAINS is okay. After that.....forget it!"Aw, really? People tell me to stop there as well. I know Bullet was recently released...is it bad due to plot, characterization, writing, or something else? :\
Melodie wrote: "The Anita Blake books are great up thru OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY and then NARCISSUS IN CHAINS is okay. After that.....forget it! "Totally agree!
Munky wrote: "Melodie wrote: "The Anita Blake books are great up thru OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY and then NARCISSUS IN CHAINS is okay. After that.....forget it!"Aw, really? People tell me to stop there as well. I know..."
I'd say it's plot. Not because the plots are bad, but because they're nearly non-existent! And the writing standard goes in the toilet.
Finished
this afternoon. Wow, just wow. I'm so in love with this series. The ending was enough to make me pre-order the third book, City of Ghosts, immediately. (BTW, the love triangle gets revved up in the second book. Very tense.)
Melodie wrote: "I'd say it's plot. Not because the plots are bad, but because they're nearly non-existent! And the writing standard goes in the toilet."Yes and it felt like Laurell became sex-obsessed somewhere around the time she wrote Narcissis because the writing between sex scenes seemed to be just to set up a reason (not even a good reason) for the next sex scene!
Melodie wrote: "I'd say it's plot. Not because the plots are bad, but because they're nearly non-existent! And the writing standard goes in the toilet."Tina wrote: "Yes and it felt like Laurell became sex-obsessed somewhere around the time she wrote Narcissis because the writing between sex scenes seemed to be just to set up a reason (not even a good reason) for the next sex scene!"
I don't necessarily have a problem with sex but if there isn't any substance or a plot direction to it then...yeah, no...well, now that I think about it, sex doesn't necessarily ever have to have a plot direction...but if it dwindles from her other books like that then..nyeehh...I don't know. I'm still going to give it a try just to see how I'd like it but I won't blame you if I hate it XD
Tina wrote: "Melodie wrote: "I'd say it's plot. Not because the plots are bad, but because they're nearly non-existent! And the writing standard goes in the toilet."Yes and it felt like Laurell became sex-o..."
I totally agree with you, but I have been called on that point several times on other boards. I think the "ardeur" is total bullshit, but there are some who feel that it alone is the plot point. Maybe if it were written better I could somewhat see it. But when it's written like really bad Penthouse Forum entries I will beg to differ every time.
Darcy wrote: "Next for me are 
and 
."Darcy, I loved Gabriel's Ghost. I hope you like it!
Theresa wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Next for me are and ."Darcy, I loved Gabriel's Ghost. I hope you like it!"
I actually found it to be a tough read, and had I not been reading it with someone I probably would have given it up. I keep comparing it to the Sirantha Jax series, which IMO is better. I will read the second book and it will be a make or break book for me, but just not rush right out to get it.
Darcy wrote: "I actually found it to be a tough read, and had I not been reading it with someone I probably would have given it up. I keep comparing it to the Sirantha Jax series, which IMO is better. I will read the second book and it will be a make or break book for me, but just not rush right out to get it. "Well, I read it before the Sirantha Jax series which might explain why I didn't notice that. Too bad you didn't care for it. :)
Theresa wrote: "Well, I read it before the Sirantha Jax series which might explain why I didn't notice that. Too bad you didn't care for it. :) "That is ok, as I have been wanting to check it out for a while.
Melodie wrote: "Munky wrote: "After hearing so much about her, I finally started Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton. I'm only okay with it so far but it's got some intrigue. Hopefu..."Like so many others have said, I totally agree with you.
I have to admit though, that I've kept up with them until the last two. I'm just waiting to find Flirt and Bullet used and really cheap. Skin Trade was slightly improved. I'm a little saddened that the quality of the books has gone down hill but I'm still a fan. What can I say? I have low standards.
I started listening to Storm Front read by James Marsters, and I have to say its pretty good so far. I like his voice, it's very relaxing. He reads the other characters dialogue very well, a noticeable difference and effort to convey the character. I think I'll keep an eye to find the next book on audio as well, though they are pretty expensive. To me anyway.
Read the Iron Fey novella
on a plane today and then started
. While I adored The Iron King, I don't think Winter's Passage is really necessary reading before The Iron Daughter (U.S. release date: Aug. 1). A nice something to fill the time, but my gut says it's not vital to the overall story. It's a fun little 50-page read.
I almost started Darkfever, but wonder if I should wait until, like, November. Everyone says I will want to devour this series and then be all angry about waiting until December for the final novel. Thoughts??
Becca wrote: "I started listening to Storm Front read by James Marsters, and I have to say its pretty good so far. I like his voice, it's very relaxing. He reads the other characters dialogue very well, a notice..."Check your library. That is where I get most of my audio books. You can even load them on your i-pod. I do that and then delete them when I am done.
Chelsea wrote: "I almost started Darkfever, but wonder if I should wait until, like, November. Everyone says I will want to devour this series and then be all angry about waiting until December for the final novel. Thoughts?? "If you haven't started yet, I would wait. They are good and have super bad cliff hangers. The last book just got pushed back to a January release, FYI.
Darcy wrote: "Becca wrote: "I started listening to Storm Front read by James Marsters, and I have to say its pretty good so far. I like his voice, it's very relaxing. He reads the other characters dialogue very ..."Thanks for the suggestion, I may have to do that. Though I doubt the local library would have them. I will have to give the library in the P.O.S. town I can't stand a go for them. >:(
Next for me is
and
. I am excited to read Radiant Shadows now after reading the 2 little free stories Marr has out.
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As I've been reading Spectre, I keep thinking, 'why didn't I pick this up sooner?' I love the author's style, and humor. I actually had a giggling fit earlier that made me stop reading for a few minutes. I've been zipping threw this one.