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[Kat]

Judy wrote: "Stuart wrote: "I just bought The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins for my Kindle and quite a few others."

It will be interesting to see what you think, Stuart."

I love reading reviews of The Hunger Games -it's always so interesting to see what people think of it!

[Kat]

That's what makes it so interesting - from book burning to complete screaming, raving fans to 'yeah it was ok'. A great example of how varied people's opinions can be.

[Kimberly]

Ohhh all this talk of The Hunger Games makes me want to read the other two books.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Stuart wrote: "I just bought The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins for my Kindle and quite a few others."

I haven't read the Hunger Games yet, but own the first one...I am kind of scared to lol Everyone likes it but I will be the odd ball person who doesn't, just like the Twilight series :)

[cazdoll]

I picked up ,

[Kimberly]

Robin wrote: "Stuart wrote: "I just bought The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins for my Kindle and quite a few others."

I haven't read the Hunger Games yet, but own the first one..."

I didn't want to read it either Robin thats why I held off till last summer to try it. It wasn't mind blowing but for some reason I loved it.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kimberly wrote: "Robin wrote: "Stuart wrote: "I just bought The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins for my Kindle and quite a few others."

I haven't read the Hunger Games yet, but own..."

lol I will get the nerve up eventually and get it read. My oldest son read it and really liked it and gave me his copy. I will have to read it soon though cuz he will start asking me about it : )

[Kimberly]

I used to give my parents books to read, more often then not they'd just let me tell them the stories.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kimberly wrote: "I used to give my parents books to read, more often then not they'd just let me tell them the stories."

LOL I try to read what my kids ask me to...when they were in school I read whatever they had to read or if it was something they were reading as a class I would go and get it and read it too lol I don't always like the same books they do but I at least try : )

[Kimberly]

Maybe it's cause my parents couldn't keep up with the amount I'd read lol.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kimberly wrote: "Maybe it's cause my parents couldn't keep up with the amount I'd read lol."

Could be lol...I tend to be a slow reader. I have a friend that speed reads everything she gets and she can read 3 or 4 books in a couple of hours. LOL I figure if the author took the time to write it I will read it : ) plus I want to just relax, take my time and ENJOY!!!

[Kimberly]

Just bought these for $5.00 for my kindle:
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[Pragya]

Kimberly wrote: "Just bought these for $5.00 for my kindle:
, , , and [bookcover:Phoen..."

Ooh! love the covers!

[Kimberly]

Thanks!

[Lori]

I was shopping in Half Price Bookstore over the weekend and bought a few things. The real find was found in their "Collectible" shelves where I spotted an old Betty Crocker Cookbook that I used to own and use frequently. Copyright was 1979. My original disintegrated over the years and I've got most of the recipes that I loved on recipe cards in my recipe box. But the book I found was in wonderful condition and I couldn't resist snatching it up for $8.00. I also picked up Child 44 & Nights of Rain and Stars. Surprised that I didn't own them already. They were both on the clearance shelves at $2.00 each.

[Kimberly]

Lori wrote: "I was shopping in Half Price Bookstore over the weekend and bought a few things. The real find was found in their "Collectible" shelves where I spotted an old Betty Crocker Cookbook that I used to ..."

I love being able to find books that are rarer that I used to have.

[Kimberly]

I didn't buy these but I did get approved to read these ones for NetGalley:
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[Kat]

You only brought 10 home? I would have probably gone a little more crazy ;)

I also have The Chosen to read!

[Kat]

No particular time to read this one, just whenever it suits!

[Shannon]

Just bought The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True by Richard Dawkins for my son and am really looking forward to reading it with him. It appears to have a nice combination of respectful treating of mythology and careful explaining of science.

[Kimberly]

Judy let me know how you like whenever you get a chance to read it. It looks pretty good.

[Kimberly]

Shannon wrote: "Just bought The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True by Richard Dawkins for my son and am really looking forward to reading it with him. It appears to have..."

My brother loves Dawkins I really have to read his books.

[Janice, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "I traded in 91 books to my new hangout, the used bookstore in town. I brought home 10 more books, getting a $1.00 off per book. That leaves me 81 more books I can purchase at a $1.00 off. Here is w..."

I read If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I Doing in the Pits? years ago. I remember lying in bed, laughing till the tears were streaming down my face. Enjoy!!

[Anne]

Janice, that sounds like a heck of an endorsement

Judy, sounds like a fun read! Love the title. :)

[cazdoll]

Judy wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I picked up , "

Are you a mystery lover, Catherine?"

Yes I am I haven't read all my mystery books yet, I'm collecting all the Alex cross series before I start them. At the moment I'm reading this isy first time to pick up this author and I like the story so far :)

[Kat]

Picked up some freebies on the ole Kindle today:

& (this is the third book in a series though, so I may have to get the other two sometime!)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

I am still on my book buying ban and haven't gotten anything except the kindle freebies : )

[Kimberly]

I got:
today from Coles for a buddy read in another group.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kat wrote: "Picked up some freebies on the ole Kindle today:

& (this is the third book in a series though, so I may have to get the other..."

I saw Zomblog listed as a freebie from Kindle and thought of you.

[Pragya]

Janice wrote: "Kat wrote: "Picked up some freebies on the ole Kindle t"

Kat wrote: "Picked up some freebies on the ole Kindle today:.."

I had the same thought, Janice. :) Kat is famous world over for her zombie love. ;)

[Stefanie]

Just bought The Jungle on Amazon UK. Looking forward to getting it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Pragya back to textbooks!! :-( wrote: "I had the same thought, Janice. :) Kat is famous world over..."

I may have to break down and read a zombie book just to find out what the attraction is. Kat, what would you recommend for a newbie?

[Kat]

Janice wrote: "Pragya back to textbooks!! :-( wrote: "I had the same thought, Janice. :) Kat is famous world over..."

I may have to break down and read a zombie book just to find out what the attraction is. K..."

Weeeeeell....for a newbie I'd recommend
World War Z: An Oral History Of The Zombie War - it's more of a social commentary and is written interview style with different survivors (scientists, reporters etc).

If you like a bit more 'action' then something by Jonathan Maberry is the go - Dead of Night: A Zombie Novel is my favourite of his. He also has a young adult zombie novel Rot & Ruin (I haven't read it but I haven't heard a single bad comment about it).

If you like more focus on human relationships with a touch of zombies Dead Living

If you want to be totally submersed in an intense zombie book, try The Dark Trilogy

If you want some strong female protagonists (zombie books are almost always male oriented), The First Days.

And that's just off the top of my head. Maybe I have a slight obsession ;)

[Janice, Moderator]

LOL! Thanks Kat! Lots there to sink my teeth into. :)

[Kat]

I will convert them, one brain at a time. Mwhahahahaha!

As you were :-D

[Janice, Moderator]

We can all get together and sing the Zombie Jamboree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nI2bV...

[Janice, Moderator]

Audible.com has a sale and I bought 4 books that I've had on my wishlist there.

The Cruise of the Snark
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
A Discovery of Witches
The Graveyard Book

Poor Visa!

[Kat]

Oh I have The Graveyard Book on audio too. I think I got it in the last big Audible sale!

[Pragya]

Now that Kat is recommending, I think I would give it a try too.. now what shall I pick from her list...hmmm..

[Kat]

Confession time - but I know my secret is safe here.

Today I received a package of books....

Gone
The Poet's Wife
Things We Didn't See Coming
Why We Broke Up
Before I Go to Sleep

[Kat]

Judy wrote: "Dear Kat,

I am glad to see you are back to normal. I missed your book-buying sprees.

Sincerely,

Your friend, the credit card.

In all sincerity, Kat, I missed seeing what you bought. Judy :-)"

LOL! I'm actually cheating on my credit card (shhhh!)

But I feel so much better after that splurge :-D

[Pragya]

Judy wrote: "Dat, I missed seeing what you bought. Judy :-)"

Ha ha ha! :D

[Mikki]

Well, I allowed myself one batch per month and since I purchased a week ago, I'm assuming that we're now in February...

Tonight I bought

Can't wait until next week when it turns to March!

[Mikki]

Kat wrote: "Confession time - but I know my secret is safe here.

Today I received a package of books....

Gone
The Poet's Wife [bookcover:The Poet's Wif..."

YAY Kat...Now don't you feel better?

[Janice, Moderator]

Kat and Mikki, I see nothing. I hear nothing. I know nothing. Lalalalalala.

[Kimberly]

Mikki wrote: "Well, I allowed myself one batch per month and since I purchased a week ago, I'm assuming that we're now in February...

Tonight I bought [bookcover:If on a..."

LOL! :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Mikki wrote: "Well, I allowed myself one batch per month and since I purchased a week ago, I'm assuming that we're now in February...

Tonight I bought [bookcover:If on a..."

Wow!! At this rate Christmas is going to be here in about 9 weeks so that means you can buy double and triple the sizes of normal batches lol : ) Don't forget Black Friday sales which means bonus buying (that should roll around in about 8 weeks) and in 9 1/2 weeks you get the After Christmas sales.

[Mikki]

Janice--me neither!!! *looking up whistling*


Robin wrote: "Wow!! At this rate Christmas is going to be here in about 9 weeks so that means you can buy double and triple the sizes of normal batches lol : ) Don't forget Black Friday sales which means bonus buying (that should roll around in about 8 weeks) and in 9 1/2 weeks you get the After Christmas sales. .."

Robin--what kind of a person do you think I am? Of course I'll buy gifts for other people too! Make a list... :)

[Anne]

Yes, it is one of my faves. I have a smile on my face throughout most of this book, if I'm not outright laughing. It is very charming and funny.

[Mikki]

Yes, I know!! Looking forward to reading with a smile.