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June 2010 Reading Challenge
Have you gals read her newst Spirit Bound? I loved it!! I hate having to wait until Dec. to read what happens!
♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ wrote: "Have you gals read her newst Spirit Bound? I loved it!! I hate having to wait until Dec. to read what happens!"Im reading it at the moment, Im halfway...and I love it:-)
I hope the rest of it is just as good.
Anyone that needs friends, feel free to add me--I pretty much accept anyone that wants to friend me. :o)
♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ wrote: "Have you gals read her newst Spirit Bound? I loved it!! I hate having to wait until Dec. to read what happens!"I couldn't put it down, once again...which was really unfortunate because I stayed up til 4 am wired...I guess I shouldn't have started it at 9...
I absolutely loved it! It was an emotional freaking roller coaster! I love Rose and Dimitri...liked Adrian in this one too, but I am by far team Dimitri all the way. This is my favorite series and I cannot wait to read the next one in December, even though it will also make me sad that it is the last one...
I bought Spirit Bound the day it came out, but I'm still trying to finish my monthly challenge, so alas, it must wait. I only have 1 1/2 books left, though, so not long.
Deanne wrote: "I love all of Richelle Mead's series. Spirit Bound was awesome!!!! Dimitri is a god!"Yes, yes he is. :)
I loved it!! I feel bad for Adrian, he just wants to be with Rose, but how the crap can he compare with Dimirti? I am not a huge fan of Lissa, so I am not liking what is going on with D and Lissa. I am so glad Abe is back, love him!
I really liked Sprirt Bound too. For me it wasn't quite the 5 stars I thought book 3 was but it's a 4-4.5 one for sure. Really liked Adrian in this one.
I just finished Frostbite. I agree this series is great! I bought Succubus Blues and will read it soon, I really like Mead's writing and appreciate that she doesn't dumb down her writing for subject matter for the YA audience. I hate it when authors do that.
Ashley wrote: "I've added a bunch of you! It's not some crazy stalker! ;)"I second what Ashley said - I sent a friend request to all of you that indicated you wouldn't mind - not a crazy stalker, either!
Teresa wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I've added a bunch of you! It's not some crazy stalker! ;)"I second what Ashley said - I sent a friend request to all of you that indicated you wouldn't mind - not a crazy stalker..."
I don't think you are a crazy stalker...we all could use a friend now and then! :)
0/101. Jaime: Inked
2. Ashley: Dead in the Family
3. Shanon: Boneshaker
4. Julia: Naamah's Kiss
5. Mistress (Mist): Poison Study
6. Alyssa: The Hunger Games
7. Jan (Phaythe) Redemption Alley
8. Siara: Dying Bites
9. Danielle (the Book Huntress): A Local Habitation
10. Mary: Twice as Hot
I am pretty sure there will be some changes, but this is my tentitive list.
Lily wrote: "0/101. Jaime: Inked
2. Ashley:Dead in the Family
3. Shanon: Boneshaker
4. Julia: Naamah's Kiss
5. Mistress (Mist): [book:Poison S..."
Redemption Alley is really, REALLY good :)
I'm cool with friending anyone who needs a few friends for the challenge. I have 1000+ books read so I'm sure you'll be able to find something. Just say it's for the challenge when you answer the friend request question.
I friended a bunch of you - happy to make new friends anytime though :) My profile is here: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/16...-------------------------------------------------
Reading with Friends Challenge
The goal is to read 10 books chosen from the "Read" shelf of 10 GR friends of the participant.
Completed 10/10 DONE!
PNR June 2010 Monthly Challenge /10 (Tentative List)1)Harper~Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor
2)New_User~A Witch's Beauty by Joey W. Hill
3)Danielle "The Book Huntress"~Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell
4)Heather Jones~The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
5)Michelle~Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
6)Shannon Doerfler~Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
7)Vered~On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
8)Ang~Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
9)PhotoJim~Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
10)Loren~The Devil Inside by Jenna Black
If some of the books don't qualify, please let me know. I know we're allowed to choose up to 3 non PNR/UF books but I'm not sure about the paranormal YA I selected.
Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Lily wrote: "0/10I am looking forward to Redemtion Alley. I was reading the series and it went offmy radar and then I saw someone blogging about Flesh Circus. I ran out and got it and read it, but something felt off. Then I went and looked on Saintcrows page and noticed, I missed a book--Redemption Alley. I am so looking forward to it.
By the way anyone still looking for friends, feel free to friend me. I always accept. I love looking at what folks are reading, thier comments, ratings, and tastes. I dont chat much, but I like following folks readings and reviews. I got around 666 (yea I know freaky) books. I took a few off just to change the number but anywhoo.
to friend someone, click on their name, which takes you to their bio--whatever it is. That gives you the option of friending. You ask, they either accept or refuse. But most of us in here just automatically accept, since we know about Wyz's use of "friends" challenges. :o)
I'm in. At first this scared me. Friends?? I'm an avid reader who was turned on to Goodreads by a librarian. But I'm new to the talking on a computer stuff. So anyone who wants friends is welcome to ask me. My list will follow later.
I'm in! Here's my list! I love this friend challenge Yz!0/10 Done
Danielle Book Huntress: Just One Sip Anthology
Michelle: Devour by Melina Morel
Michelle R: Mortal Temptations by Allyson James
Slayermel: Changes by Jim Butcher
Carolyn F: Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank
LooLoo: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
Chriz: Defending Angels by Mary Stanton
Darcy: Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks
Rachel: Night Falls Darkly by Kim Lenox
Cheryl Laflamme: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
To Read:
Hey, I am new. A little go GR, but really new to this whole friend thing. It's a little weird for me. I need friends. I'm not entirely sure of the process, even after reading it, so if you need friends like I do; lets be friends!
I'm in. I love this challenge because I've met some of the best people to friend.JUNE 2010 Book Challenge
Goal: Ten books chosen from the read list of ten goodreads friends.
1/10
1. Destiny: Dark Lover Competed June 7, 2010
2. Patty: Lover Eternal
3. Stacy: Lover Awakened
4. Regina: Lover Revealed
5. Yz the Whyz: Lover Unbound
6. Jaime: Lover Enshrined
7. Michelle: Lover Avenged
8. Shazzy: The Black Brotherhood: An Insider
Guide
9. Jenny: Covet
10. Marlon: How to Marry a Millionaire
Vampire
There you go. Can't wait for June 1, 2010
Oops! I forgot to specify which shelves I got the books from! Thanks for the reminder Yz the Whyz. Thanks for the adds everyone!! Here is my list:June 2010 Book Challenge
Goal: Ten books chosen from the read list of ten goodreads friends
1/10
1. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (Shelleyrae C)
2. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (Michelle McMichael)
3. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater (Lauren)
4. Covet by J.R. Ward (Judithe)
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6. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill (Dawn V)
7. Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead (Rachel)
8. The Host by Stephenie Meyer (Tammy Olson)
9. Fade Out by Rachel Caine (Valorie)
10. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Awesome Vegan)
I just went through and added some of you as friends, I hope I have something on my shelf you can use. If you still need a friend and I missed you, sorry but here is my profile http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/15... I always like new friends :-)
1.Mette-Lover Unbound2.Valerie-Slave to Sensation
3.Newmoongirls-Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)
4.Amanda-Strange Angels
5.Lisa-Atlantis Rising
6.Diana-Prom Nights from Hell
7.shannon-The Mane Event
9.LooLoo-Tempest Rising
10.Sammy-Iron Kissed
Wow! I'm in. I was gone for the weekend for my birthday and I come back and there are 143 post already. I'll post in a few.
Should be a good month of reading--according to my GR friends, I'll be reading one 4-star book and eight 5-stars. And then whatever Michelle gives Magic Bleeds, but I'm confident she'll give it high marks. :)0/10
1. Michelle M. Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews ***she is reading this now--she better be finished by May 31***
2. new_user Assassin's Apprentice Robin Hobb
3. Sandra Royal Assassin Robin Hobb
4. Vered War for the Oaks Emma Bull
5. Mel Lover Mine J.R. Ward
6. Shannon Dead Beat Jim Butcher
7. Steph The First Days Rhiannon Frater
8. Annvelwis Kushiel's Dart Jacqueline Carey
9. Mette Abhorsen Garth Nix
10. Donna Mind Games Carolyn Crane
I am in and Here is my list:Finished 10/10
1. Wenona-Fade Out (The Morganville Vampires, #7)======FINISHED 6/19/10
2. Heather-All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7)by Charlaine Harris=======FINISHED 6/29/10
3. Regan-The Forest of Hands and Teeth===FINISHED 6/4/1o
4. Angelique Anderson-Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5)=====FINISHED 6/26/10
5. Holly-Resurrection (Wicked, #5)=====FINISHED 6/7/10
6. ☪☠Lizz☠☪- Perchance to Dream (Théâtre Illuminata, #2) =====FINISHED 6/16/10
7. Tiffany Moorman- Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4)=====FINISHED 6/24/10
8. Jessica Hall-Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1)===FINISHED 6/6/10
9. Rayne- Hunting Ground(Alpha & Omega, #2)====FINISHED 6/16/10
10.Lisa-isa Addicted 2 the night huntress books -Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #6)by Charlaine Harris=====FINISHED 6/28/10
Chelsea wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "YAY! You picked me! :)"Most certainly. You have great taste -- though, the compare reads feature told me you haven't yet read the Vampire Academy series. Move it up on to-rea..."
Why thank you! I am still working on books I own and I don't own any of those yet but I will give them a try when my "supply" runs low. LOL I sound like I am talking about a drug!
Thanks to anyone else ho chose me. :) I am glad to be of some help!
Read 10 books chosen from the "Read" shelf of 10 GR friends of the participant. 1. Mel W... I Burn For You
2. Alyssa... City of Bones
3. Steph... Pleasure Unbound
4. Kelly Ann... Lover Awakened
5. Valorie... Edge of Hunger
6. Shannon(Savhage Temptress)... Shades of Midnight
7. Jaime... The Iron Hunt
8. Nita... Marked
9. Crystal...Any Way You Want It
10.Laurie H... Dark Embrace
And as an alternate if I get it in time
11. Erin B... Hotter After Midnight
10 books chosen from the "Read" shelf of 10 GR friends0/10
1. Kiss of Midnight- Summer
2. Industrial Magic- Amanda
3. Kiss of Crimson- Sarah Horton
4. Shift- Mandi
5. Blue Bloods- Lucy
6. Fade- Angee
7. Grave Sight- Tonya
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This list may change but for now I'll try these.Ten books chosen from the read list of ten goodreads friends
1(Judi)Laurell K Hamilton Bullet
2(Christina)Linda Robertson Hallowed Circle
3(Jen(jlkish)Lynsay Sands The Immortal Hunter
4(Natasha)Diana Rowland Mark of the Demon
5(Joeera)Diana Rowland Blood of the Demon
6(Mette)Cassandra Clare City of Bones
7(Betty-Braden)Cassandra Clare City of Ashes
8(Shazzy)Lori Handeland Apocalypse Happens
9(Ahrcadia ~)Simon R Green Something from the Nightside
10(Ann aka Iftcan)Caitlin Kittredge Witch Craft
possible others
1(Rachelle English)Michelle Rowen Stakes & Stilettos
2(Ronda Tutt)Virginia Kantra Sea Lord
Patty, hope you like Something From the Nightside. It's a quick, fast-paced, and awesome read, and very dark :) I loved it!
Everlasting Kiss - Amanda Ashley (Denise)The Empath - Bonnie Vanak (Danielle 'The Bookhuntress')
Pride - Rachel Vincent (Elli)
Prey - Rachel Vincent ( Darkheart 'Vehngeance')
Shift - Rachel Vincent (Steph)
The Sun Witch - Linda Winstead Jones (Barbara)
Lover Mine - J.R. Ward(Josie)
Lady of Light and Shadows - C.L. Wilson (YZ the Whyz)
Tales of the Otherworld - Kelley Armstrong (Sarah)
Tempting The Beast - Lora Leigh (Judithe)
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Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Patty, hope you like Something From the Nightside. It's a quick, fast-paced, and awesome read, and very dark :) I loved it!"I'm really looking forward to reading it especially after you described it.I have the first 7 books.I just keep getting distracted by all the series I read.So many books so little time ;)
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Really? I will have to add those on to my list! I think she is an excellent writer. I have to read her books straight through. I don't think I have ever been able to put one down. I learned my lesson the first time...LOL.