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What do you read when you are waiting for one of your favorite series to come out with a new edition?
When I am waiting for something to come out, mainly from Kresley Cole, JR Ward, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Kleypas, Shelly Laurenston, Julia Quinn, Karen Chance, Sarah Addison Allen. Okay I am going to stop there, but there are a few more! Until I thought about it I didn't realize how many I keep up with!Anyways whilst I am waiting I generally try to sniff out new series, or reread some of what I already have if it is comig up close to a release date, so at teh moment I am discovering Lara Adrian and Nalini Singh.
I have the first teo Kim Harrison books, but haven't read them yet (got them for 10p in a library sale!) Are they good?
Suzanne wrote: "I have the first teo Kim Harrison books, but haven't read them yet (got them for 10p in a library sale!) Are they good?"A friend recommend them to me a while back, an well I tend to take my time when reading a new series. So recently I was caught up in my current group of series, and decided to give it a whirl. At first I wasn't sure, But to be honest that's changed I'm reading the 3rd now and I'm hooked. Jenks (who is a Pixies) is my favorite character. It has a touch of humor which I like and appreciate. I would give it a go. Out of your list which would be the 1st you would recommend?
My to-read list is so long, I usually do not have any problem finding anything to read. I am pretty patient waiting for books by my favorite authors (Nalini Singh, Kresley Cole, J.R. Ward, Karen Marie Moning, Richelle Mead, Patricia Briggs, Gail Carriger, Larissa Ione, etc.) and like trying new authors. The pnr/uf market is really popular right now, so new authors/books are coming out all the time. I try to sneak in some regular fantasy, fiction, and some non-fiction in to my reading, but the majority of what I read is uf/pnr.
Waiting sucks, right?I like to read Christopher Moore. I look for other series that I might want to read. And I read short stories.
Nita wrote: "My to-read list is so long, I usually do not have any problem finding anything to read. I am pretty patient waiting for books by my favorite authors (Nalini Singh, Kresley Cole, J.R. Ward, Karen M..."Out of your PR authors who would be the first recommendation?
Lisa wrote: "Waiting sucks, right?I like to read Christopher Moore. I look for other series that I might want to read. And I read short stories."
Oh you know it! Does Christopher Moore's series have a bit of humor? I have always wondered. I also like to read short stories, anthologies are the best way to discover new (to me anyway) authors.
Kittiya wrote: "Out of your PR authors who would be the first recommendation? "I would recommend Kresley Cole. Her books are funny, sexy, and sweet. The guys in her books are hot! The first book in the series is the short story The Warlord Wants Forever, which can also be found in the anthology Playing Easy to Get.
I would say either Kresley Cole or JR Ward if you are looking for some PNR. Ilona Andrews if you are more into UF. Sarah Addison Allen if you want some contemporary fairytale like romance and also family dynamics. And everyone shoud read Shelly Laurenston just because her books are so fricking hilarious and crazy!But if I wanted to pick just one it would be, Ilona Andrews? Ummm Kresley Cole... No! J R Ward, actually Sarah Addison Allen. Okay I just can't decide! I think it depends on my mood!
Nita wrote: "Kittiya wrote: "Out of your PR authors who would be the first recommendation? "I would recommend Kresley Cole. Her books are funny, sexy, and sweet. The guys in her books are hot! The first bo..."
Thanks I've added them to my to read list and will start looking for them.
just go 2 barnes & noble (i live down the street) or borders and look @ all da covers & pik 1 dat looks gud:) sit in the book store && read 4 hours its mah fave thin 2 dew
Suzanne wrote: "I would say either Kresley Cole or JR Ward if you are looking for some PNR. Ilona Andrews if you are more into UF. Sarah Addison Allen if you want some contemporary fairytale like romance and also ..."LOL, I hear you! a lot of what of I like reading at the time depends on my mood. Thank you!
roxy wrote: "just go 2 barnes & noble (i live down the street) or borders and look @ all da covers & pik 1 dat looks gud:) sit in the book store && read 4 hours its mah fave thin 2 dew"Would love to do that, Heck I used to do that. But I have a 6 yr old and a full plate... so free time is hard to come by. I usually go to the library. Mostly what they have on the shelves I've read. But thank you!
While waiting for a new book in one of my series, I'm usually rereading the last two books of the series. I was in a mess in April. Feehan's Wild Fire, and JR's Lover Mine came out on the same day....
Suzanne wrote: "When I am waiting for something to come out, mainly from Kresley Cole, JR Ward, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Kleypas, Shelly Laurenston, Julia Quinn, Karen Chance, Sarah Addison Allen. Okay I am going to st..."With Shelly Laurenston series which would you recommend first?
Good question. I usually read any book that's not in a series so I won't have to wait for that one too.
While waiting, I will read some others book in my to read list :)
NanaVamp wrote: "While waiting for a new book in one of my series, I'm usually rereading the last two books of the series. I was in a mess in April. Feehan's Wild Fire, and JR's Lover Mine came out on the same da..."That's such a good ideal, I've had 3 of my author come out with hard cover the same day, I'm on a super tight budget so just choosing one was torture.
I read other books on my TBR list...which is HUGE and growing every day!
Kate wrote: "Good question. I usually read any book that's not in a series so I won't have to wait for that one too."lol true.. but with such a busy life it's nice to already know the world I'm reading in.
Tram wrote: "While waiting, I will read some others book in my to read list :)"I try to but after a few months I forget which ones I REALLY wanted to read first.
Stephanie wrote: "I read other books on my TBR list...which is HUGE and growing every day!"oh I hear you mine is 350 or so...
I've been meaning to reread Shadowland (And the entire Mediator series) by Meg Cabot again. I've also started rereading Vampire Academy again. I'm in series denial that we've got to wait 7 more months :(.
Allie wrote: "I've been meaning to reread Shadowland (And the entire Mediator series) by Meg Cabot again. I've also started rereading Vampire Academy again. I'm in series denial that ..."Thanks for the recommendations. Ironically I already had Vampire Academy in my TBR list. Could you tell me a little about why you like it?
Kittiya wrote: "Allie wrote: "I've been meaning to reread Shadowland (And the entire Mediator series) by Meg Cabot again. I've also started rereading Vampire Academy again. I'm in series..."VA is one of my favorite book series. I love it because it's face paced (seriously, from the very being, you literally hit the ground running) and has so many different layers and elements to it. Rose (the main character) is really feisty, spirited, and down right bad ass. She's about the farthest thing away from "a damsel in distress" you could imagine. She can be petulant and stubborn at times, but the evolution of all the characters throughout the series really does make it unique (in my opinion).
There's mystery, suspicion, romance, folk lore, comedy, fantasy, etc, elements to the books, therefore, it's quite diverse in that respect.
I don't want to give anything away about the plot lines themselves, but they always have an "epic" feel to them. There are some pretty dark moments, but the humor and sarcasm that the characters bring make it a fun ride.
I could probably go on and on and fangirl over how much I love this book series, but needless to say, I'm quite fond of it haha.
Allie wrote: "Kittiya wrote: "Allie wrote: "I've been meaning to reread Shadowland (And the entire Mediator series) by Meg Cabot again. I've also started rereading Vampire Academy aga..."WOW, you make it sound great! Can't wait!
If the book I am waiting for is coming out soon then I sometimes re read the series to get back in that mind frame. If it is a long way off I just and start a new series.
I read: Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, Charlaine Harris, Richelle Mead, P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Shayla Black, Pamela Palmer, Lara Adrian
There are more, but that is what popped into my head right now
Kittiya- I would say read her Magnus pack ones first It starts with Pack Challenge. But I don't think that is her best series, chronologically it is just seems to be where it starts, as all her books are have are set in the same world and characters will pop up every now and then. She also writes under G.A. Aiken and her dragon series is really funny, her male characters push arrogant to the extreme, it is hilarious.
Kittiya wrote: Oh you know it! Does Christopher Moore's serie..."
Christopher Moore is very funny. Laugh out loud funny. A Dirty Job and You Suck are great.
A buddy of mine just lent me one of Moore's vampire books. Can't wait to try it as I need something to LOL at..
I usually start and finish little series while I'm waiting for a new book from one of my few favorites. For example, I am currently waiting on
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I reread Lords of the Underworld, Vampire Academy or Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton.
i try to find a new series to read while im waiting for y other books to comeout! i just finished the Shifters series by Rachel Vincent and it was awesome....i reccomend it to anyone! im actually online now trying to figure out which one i want to start next!!!! Any suggestions? i would rather a shorter series because i am pretty busy in the summer and books that have like 10 books already for me to read will cause me not to get my work done! reading over work...no contest!
Rayna - Loves Shifters Series!!! wrote: "i try to find a new series to read while im waiting for y other books to comeout! i just finished the Shifters series by Rachel Vincent and it was awesome....i reccomend it to anyone! im actually..."I would recomend Ilona Andrews Magic Bites series. It's only 4 books in, so it won't be that hard to catch up. Or Gail Carriger Parasol Protectorate series. It's only 3 books in, if you like a more historical-ish PNR.
Sabrina wrote: "Rayna - Loves Shifters Series!!! wrote: "i try to find a new series to read while im waiting for y other books to comeout! i just finished the Shifters series by Rachel Vincent and it was awesome...."I haven't read Ilona Andrew's "Magic Bites" series but I tried "On the Edge" and I liked it a lot. When I'm waiting for a new book of my favourite writers I usually go back to my older favourites. I also find myself checking the homepages of the writers more and more frequently - waiting for new bits. Unfortunately some of the homepages are wayyyy old. But some like Nalini Singh, Gena Showalter or Ilona Andrews keep them wonderfully updated.
When I'm wiating I try and catch up on other authors that I have let slip or I pick up a book from my large TBR pile
perrfect thanks a bunch for the reccomends...i'll check them out!
While Im waiting I try to read something a little different so that I'm not thinking about the similarities. Sometimes that means picking up a YA series like Perfect Chemistry and Rules of Attraction - both are very good, or I stick with the adult genre and get away from the mythical creature end and read something like Outlander - which Im reading right now and am surprisingly enthralled by it. Like someone else said, from basically January on I was seriously wrapped up in waiting for Lover Mine, and so when parts of the book didn't live up to my expectation, I was a little turned off by that - but it was really a lot to do with my near obsession with it coming out. I just keep a calender on my mac and check it every once in a while and try to find something new in the meantime!
Right now I'm waiting for Clockwork Angel(Infernal Series #1), City of Fallen Angels (Immortal Series #4), Secret and Shadows (13 to life #2), The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3), MockingJay (Hunger Games #3), Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy #6, hopefully last and final) So while I'm waiting for these books I start a new series where most of the books are already out probably going to start into Wicked Lovely Series as well as The Immortals just waiting to get them from the library.
Um...I go onto Goodreads and find out what other recommendations are mentioned related to what I'm reading and waiting for.I'm 'patiently' waiting on the next books from following series:
• Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter/Dream Hunter/Chronicles of Nick series
• Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series
• Karen Marie Moning's Fever Series
• Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress/NH World Series
• Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments & Infernal Devices Series
• J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood Series
• Larissa Ione's Demonica Series
While waiting (and with amazing luck that my bookstore had a major sale)
I managed to purchase the following series:
I've finally decided on what to read next. Woohoo!
Caramelle wrote: "Um...I go onto Goodreads and find out what other recommendations are mentioned related to what I'm reading and waiting for.I'm 'patiently' waiting on the next books from following series:
• [auth..."
These are some great series. I've read and reread most of them.
I normally pick up a book for research. Like a vampire folklore book or book about magical abilities. Example Dancing with Dragons by DJ Conway. That way I can do research for my own book while I'm waiting for a new book by a fav author to come out :0)
When I am waiting on the next book in the series that I am reading (and I have soooo many series on the go right now that I actually think I have forgotten to watch out for some of the "nexts" lol) I do a couple of things to pick my next book....1. I spend a lot of time at my local Shopper's Drug Mart waiting on prescriptions, so I'll pour over their small book section. I have found some great books there! I actually bought and read Laurell K. Hamilton's "Blood Noir" (book 16 in the series) and then HAD to buy ALL the rest!
2. I check out the Kobo site (I got an eReader for my birthday) and see if they have any cheap or free books that pique my interest; or
3. I call my best-friend/book buddy and she brings me a stack of her books that I haven't made it through yet... and brings back the 20+ books that she borrows from me at a time!
My favorites right now are Laurell K. Hamilton, Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Vincent, PC Cast, Cassandra Clare, etc, etc, etc
personally, I keep a look out for new series by keeping up with my groups on GOODREADS. I have found so many series by checking out other peoples requests even ones I have overlooked because of different reasons. I have just recently started ordering books online and good grief what a relief it is on my money. When a new book is about to be released, in one of my series, I reread the entire series to kill that time. Depending on the series and how many times I have already done this. Sometimes I have been rereading them for years so I don't go back to the beginning but I at least skim through those first books.
I keep an eye on when the new books come out (in my old phone I'd schedule them in so I'd get a reminder)and in the meantime look for new ones. It can get kind of nuts keeping track of everything. I do have a question though because I have this problem ALOT. When the next book in a series is released do you begin reading it or do you go back and reread the series? I finally got Cast In Chaos by Michelle Sagara and I'm stuck. It's been a while since I read the books and worry that I won't remember what happened. BUT I'm so impatient and want to read book 6 now.
What do you guys do?
I just go ahead and read the new one. Usually by the end of the first chapter my memory is up to speed, especially if I've reread the other books. And if I like a book, it's not unusual for me to read it two or three times in a row before going on to something else.
While I'm waiting for another installment of my favorite series, I just keep looking around for other authors I can add to my series list. I'm particularly stuck on series books. I get bummed out when I find out a series is ending.
I find new books by looking at the bookshelves of the groups I'm a member of on Goodreads and there is also an "If you liked this, read this" website I go to. That's how I found one of my favorite series- chicagoland vampires. Ah I have to wait until next year for a new one!
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I have a handful of authors that I try to keep up with, and for the most part I do. When I do find that I might have free time to read, I catch up in all my favorite series and I'm left wondering what to read next. I happen to love MJ Davidson, Laurel K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Angela Knight, Erin McCarthy, and now Kim Harrison. I'm sure I have more, but these are the ladies that are currently keeping me happy in the paranormal department.
I happen to love to read just about any subject, but as of lately I would like to keep to this genera. Sooo, could you tell me what you like to read when waiting? and a little about it? That would be really nice!