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Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Sandra wrote: "I'm sure that's what my hubby thinks too AV, but substitute computer for kindle. LOL."

You are cheating on your computer with your ereader? Is that what you mean? What kind do you have. I am already falling for my Sony. I like the touch screen and how tiny it is. I am already making a list of library books to download. I need to go next week and get a library card. I noticed several books only have 1 or 2 ebook copies and have quite the wait on them! Oh well... I have so many to read I can wait on those.. The NetGalley and library support are great for the Sony. But I still love my Kindle. I love them for different reasons.


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Regina (reginar) | 2883 comments I hav shelves that are titled "available ePub" etc to help me keep track. Or "requested ePub from library". Also it is only $15 a year for non residents to join Philadelphia's library system so you should see if that works for you! I have a kindle and a nook. I prefer my kindle but LOVE the library option.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Regina wrote: "I hav shelves that are titled "available ePub" etc to help me keep track. Or "requested ePub from library". Also it is only $15 a year for non residents to join Philadelphia's library system so you..."

Thanks for the tip. :) I should make shelves for my galleys and library books when I get a card. I am in MA. I get a library card for free but I have to go and apply in person because I need to show state ID. I haven't been to a library in so long and the one I used to go to isn't one that has ebooks because it isn't the main branch. I think I may even be able to borrow from other towns and cities that are affiliated with my city's library. :)


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Regina (reginar) | 2883 comments Yup! I didn't know where you are located so I didn't suggest that, but I live in a 'burb of Chicago, so I belong to my suburban overdrive system, Chicago's overdrive system -- and then Philadephia's too. ;) I find that they all have different selections, so the overlap is nice.


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Sandra | 25908 comments Awesomevegan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I'm sure that's what my hubby thinks too AV, but substitute computer for kindle. LOL."

You are cheating on your computer with your ereader? Is that what you mean? What kind do you h..."


No,no AV, I meant if my head wasn't in a book I was on the computer and therefore neglecting poor hubby. LOL. Luckily he's self sufficient and if he's feeling really neglected he doesn't hesitate to say so. LOL.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Sandra wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I'm sure that's what my hubby thinks too AV, but substitute computer for kindle. LOL."

You are cheating on your computer with your ereader? Is that what you mea..."


Awww! Sounds like a sweet man. I do love my books but my bf is very supportive. He is a reader too but not quite as much or as quickly as me since he works quite a bit.


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Yay, AV! Enjoy your new toy! How sweet!

Hope you heal quickly! Sorry to hear about your injuries. Rest, read and recoup. :)


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments Borders' buy one, get one half off sale ends today and the PNR/UF I bought:

Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock, #3) by Faith Hunter Killing Rocks (The Bloodhound Files, #3) by D.D. Barant Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter, #3) by Nalini Singh


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Steph wrote: "Yay, AV! Enjoy your new toy! How sweet!

Hope you heal quickly! Sorry to hear about your injuries. Rest, read and recoup. :)"


Thank you so much for your kind words. I have been reading and relaxing a lot. The nurse called and said I have mild arthritis in my shoulder. I had an xray done. It seems odd to me they would find it all of a sudden, unless it was already there and the muscle injury aggravated it. I am going to be seeing specialists soon and maybe try to get a second opinion. Some friends have said it sounds like it could be bursitis.

Anywho... on the subject of books, I am going to try to get to the library soon to sign up for a library card. Hopefully I don't have any outstanding fees from my childhood... It has been years since I have been. Once I get a card I can get ebboks from the library. I want to get one soon since some books have crazy log waiting lists LOL.

Also I went free book crazy on the Sony Store. I got a bunch of romance, YA, PNR and even a few erotica *blushes* and quite a few classics. Between all the freebies, NetGalley, Kindle and paper books I already have... I have years of reading material. I know that won't stop me from buying more... but it may slow the buying. I have at least 4 I really want but some aren't out yet...


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Daffodil wrote: "Borders' buy one, get one half off sale ends today .."

Gotta love book sales!! :)

You're welcome, AV. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the arthritis eases up.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Steph wrote: "Daffodil wrote: "Borders' buy one, get one half off sale ends today .."

Gotta love book sales!! :)

You're welcome, AV. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the arthritis eases up."


Thanks again. :)


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments :)


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments The first place I go when I walk into a store is the book section. It's a compulsion, even when I know I shouldn't be spending any more money on books. So I went shopping Saturday and Wal-Mart had all 5 of these for $3.99! I had to get them, the series is on my list of ones to try out this year. And you can't pass up a deal like that can you?

A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #3) by Kresley Cole Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark, #4) by Kresley Cole Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5) by Kresley Cole Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark, #6) by Kresley Cole


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Sandra | 25908 comments What a fantastic price, I'm sure you'll love em.


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Wow! That's a deal!

Buddy read! :D I need to get goin' on that series. If you pick up #1 (2 - A Hunger Like No Other), let me know and I'll try to read along w/ya.


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Josie | 1967 comments Oh same! :D That's a series that I'm planning to get through this year so it really should go onto the 'Better Late, Than Never' challenge... except I keep adding new series to the list and never reading the original ones... oh well! Green with envy that you have all the books on hand at such a bargain- I'm having to get my hunting gear on and pounce on the ones at the libraries... maybe I'll treat myself... ;)


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Regina (reginar) | 2883 comments Steph wrote: "Wow! That's a deal!

Buddy read! :D I need to get goin' on that series. If you pick up #1 (2 - A Hunger Like No Other), let me know and I'll try to read along w/ya."


When are you reading this? I had planned to read it this month but could do a buddy read too. :)


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Kerstin | 862 comments I just splurged a little and got a few books for my new Kindle.

Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep Forbidden  by Tabitha Suzuma Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas Pretty When She Dies A Vampire Novel by Rhiannon Frater The Tale of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber


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ൠSinful  (sinful) | 7 comments Kerstin wrote: "I just splurged a little and got a few books for my new Kindle.

Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer EstepVenom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer EstepForbidden  by Tabitha SuzumaSilent Blade by Ilona Andrews[bookcover:C..."


You have some great titles there. Comfort Food in the middle of all that paranormal cracks me up. ;)


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Kerstin | 862 comments Lol, I know, it's the odd one out. I read so many raving reviews about it, I just had to finally pick it up.


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ൠSinful  (sinful) | 7 comments I didn't think it was a feel good book, but it is good. Strong characters. Makes you think. I'd definitely sandwich it in all those others to give you some equilibrium.


message 422: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Regina, I could probably get it in this month, if you'd like to read together. Just say when. I'm hoping to finish TSotG tonite or tomorrow. And have only 1 Feb challenge read left.


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Good list, Kerstin! Enjoy!


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Sandra | 25908 comments Kerstin, I really enjoyed Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews for something completely different. It's a shame it isn't longer though.


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Regina (reginar) | 2883 comments I enjoyed Silent Blade too. Kerstin isn't that Kindle dangerous! LOL.


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments Steph & Regina

I want to reread The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole first, since I don't remember anything about it. It was originally released in the anthology Playing Easy to Get, but its available as a free download at the moment. I'm planning on starting this sometime in March.


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ൠSinful  (sinful) | 7 comments I'm not seeing that one for free. Is it on Amazon or her website?


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Regina (reginar) | 2883 comments On her website, if I remember correctly.


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Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments It's also a free PDF from Amazon: http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images...


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ൠSinful  (sinful) | 7 comments Thank you SOO much. I've read them all but the most recent and that one. (I am on a book buying ban until I clear out my shelves. I am bad about buying and not reading. Really. Really. Bad.


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Sandra | 25908 comments Daffodil wrote: "Steph & Regina

I want to reread The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole first, since I don't remember anything about it. It was originally released in the anthology Playing Easy to Get, b..."


Daffodil, I downloaded this one last week, the only one I didn't own of IAD, as I didn't want to buy the anthology if I could get around it. LOL.

Its only 113 pages so it won't take long to read.


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Sandra | 25908 comments OK I haven't been on here lately as I didn't want to scare anyone away. LOL. Books bought since December but not preorders or ebooks -

A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Kitty's House of Horrors (Kitty Norville, #7) by Carrie Vaughn Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister The Becoming (Anna Strong Chronicles, #1) by Jeanne C. Stein Mortal Danger (World of the Lupi, #2) by Eileen Wilks Blood Lines (World of the Lupi, #3) by Eileen Wilks Blood Challenge (World of the Lupi, #7) by Eileen Wilks Under a Velvet Cloak (Incarnations of Immortality, #8) by Piers Anthony Entwined (Eternal Guardians, #2) by Elisabeth Naughton Chased by Moonlight (Moonlight , #2) by Nancy Gideon Hot Night by Shannon McKenna His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik Right Hand Magic (Golgotham, #1) by Nancy A. Collins Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams The Iron Duke (Iron Seas, #1) by Meljean Brook Night Child (OSI, #1) by Jes Battis Ghost of a Chance (Ghostfinders, #1) by Simon R. Green Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan Dark Oracle (Oracle, #1) by Alayna Williams Rogue Oracle (Oracle, #2) by Alayna Williams Warsworn (Chronicles of the Warlands, #2) by Elizabeth Vaughan Warlord (Chronicles of the Warlands, #3) by Elizabeth Vaughan Night Season (World of the Lupi, #4) by Eileen Wilks Dark Time (Mortal Path, #1) by Dakota Banks Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files, #1) by D.D. Barant Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) by Jaye Wells Marked by Passion (The Guardians of Destiny, #1) by Kate Perry Hunter's Moon (A Tale of the Sazi, #1) by C.T. Adams Visions of Magic (Awakening, #1) by Regan Hastings Tanner's Scheme (Breeds Series) by Lora Leigh


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments I should probably re-read The Warlord Wants Forever too. I read it 1/2010 and just barely remember the gist of the world/characters/etc. I'd be up for reading the next one A Hunger Like No Other in March, if ya'll are.


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Sandra wrote: "OK I haven't been on here lately as I didn't want to scare anyone away. LOL. Books bought since December but not preorders or ebooks..."

:D Great list! I have some of those TBR also and see some of my faves mixed in there. YAY!


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Sandra | 25908 comments Yeah, some of course are your recs! LOL.


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Kerstin | 862 comments @ Sandra and Regina: Silent Blade was the first one read and I really enjoyed it as well. I might be biased though, as I just love every Ilona Andrews offering.

Very dangerous indeed Regina, and this 1-click-shopping isn't helping my addiction in the least, lol!


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Kerstin | 862 comments That's a great list Sandra!


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments I keep forgetting about Silent Blade. Moving to my "get to it some day" list. LOL!


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Sandra | 25908 comments Steph wrote: "I keep forgetting about Silent Blade. Moving to my "get to it some day" list. LOL!"

Steph, at 42 pgs its a fairly quick read.

Thanks Kerstin, I'm hoping to enjoy them all :)


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Oh. LOL! Yeah, I guess I could knock that out then. :D


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments On pins and needles waiting for the following to show up on my doorstep. Where oh where is that mailman?

River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Twilight's Dawn (The Black Jewels, #9) by Anne Bishop & Primal Bonds (Shifters Unbound, #2) by Jennifer Ashley


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Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments I've just bought:

I Dont Want to Kill You by Dan Wells Primal Bonds (Shifters Unbound, #2) by Jennifer Ashley Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments I'm hoping to start Ashley's series soon. Glad to see so many are liking it enough to grab #2. :)


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Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments Steph wrote: "I'm hoping to start Ashley's series soon. Glad to see so many are liking it enough to grab #2. :)"

I read #1 last week. Her racist world fascinated me. Those poor shifters.


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Sandra | 25908 comments Primal Bonds (Shifters Unbound, #2) by Jennifer Ashley came in the mail today, but I haven't got to the 1st one yet. Where did the time go?


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Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments Amazon decided to save some dough and sent River Marked (Mercedes Thompson #6) by Patricia Briggs and Mine to Possess The Psy-Changeling Series (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh in the same package to despite ordering them separately. They've never done that before.


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Sandra | 25908 comments I've had that happen 2 or 3 times over the past 18 mths, but with the amt of bks I've ordered that's not very often considering.


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments I'm shaking my head in wonder because of what Borders did with my recent order:

River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Twilight's Dawn (The Black Jewels, #9) by Anne Bishop Primal Bonds (Shifters Unbound, #2) by Jennifer Ashley and a fourth book which was not a March 1 release were all shipped from four separate warehouses. So they have 4 separate shipping bills of which I pay 0, since my order was over $25.00. Tracking says they are all supposed to appear at the same time tomorrow on my doorstep. No wonder they're having money problems!


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Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Brainiacs.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments This week I got:
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1) by Patrick Ness The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking, #2) by Patrick Ness XVI by Julia Karr The Vegan Girl's Guide to Life Cruelty-Free Crafts, Recipes, Beauty Secrets and More by Melisser Elliott Veganize This! by Jenn Shagrin Beastly by Alex Flinn Looking for Alaska by John Green Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen The New Vegan Cookbook Innovative Vegetarian Recipes Free of Dairy, Eggs, and Cholesterol by Lorna Sass

I have already read Beastly! I am not loving the cover now that I read it though... I am sure some of you know why...

Also from the library I got:
Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1) by Sara Shepard in audio format and Rival by Sara Bennett Wealer in ebook because I remembered it being in someone's haul on YouTube and I couldn't remember why I wanted to read it but there it was as a new addition to the digital catalog calling to me. I was surprised no one beat me to it with either of those!


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