Random Book List #341 (ends June 25) Showing 151-200 of 1,280

[KarenF]

Hmmm, I've read most of the series books and I'm not a big re-reader so I'm going to try The Scarletti Curse.

[~Sara~]

I will either read Archangel's Kiss or The Darkest Kiss. I wasn't a huge fan of the first book in the Showalter series but I've heard it gets better. Angels' Blood on the other hand I really enjoyed. I'll probably read whichever I get from the library first.

[Ceej]

I am tempted to reread Lover Revealed(i loved Butch and Marissa) but I am going to go with something new Tall, Dark & Hungry.

[Lori]

Melanie wrote: "I am soooo pissed! I loved the Raven Prince up to page 222, at which it skipped to page 254, missing the "revelation" scene!!!! I more or less figured out what went on and finished the book, but I'..."


This has happened to me with a couple of really big books. So annoying. It seems that it's the older books that I have it happen with. Most recently I read Agatha Christie's famous Murder on the Orient Express and had a chunk of 50 or so pages out of it. I had gotten the copy from Paperback Swap so I couldn't blame the person who sent it to me as that person might not have known. I couldn't in good faith trade it in to a used bookstore either. I ended up pitching it since it was going to be no good to anyone! What a waste.

Years ago I had my copy of Gone With the Wind missing about 40-50 pages and also the book Forever Amber. Isn't that weird? Both books were old by the time I read them and were easily replaced so I could read the book in it's entirety. You don't think there is some kind of kinky weirdo out there who removes pages from classics? That crime should be punished most severely if the criminal is caught.

[Dee]

Melanie - let me check my copy of raven prince - if its all good, I can send it to you

[Lili]

I'm in... I'll read Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm in, but I still can't decide which book to read... It'll be The Scarletti Curse or The Darkest Kiss. Hopefully I'll make my mind up before the end of this session!! :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm in, but I still can't decide which book to read... It'll be The Scarletti Curse or The Darkest Kiss. Hopefully I'll make my mind up before the end of this sessio..."

Hmm...I'm no help because I like both books, although I probably enjoyed The Darkest Kiss a little bit more. I think the heroine Anya is outrageous and I really like her a lot.

[Fran, Moderator]

I listened to Sh*t My Dad Says over the weekend and it was just as enjoyable to listen to as it was to read. My husband and I listened to it while we were cleaning out bags of the kids' junk (ugh!) and we were cracking up the whole time.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm in, but I still can't decide which book to read... It'll be The Scarletti Curse or The Darkest Kiss. Hopefully I'll make my mind up before the ..."

The Darkest Kiss - this is the easier book for me to buy (%^@*$#!-DRM rights for ebooks in Australia!!) - so I'll probably go with this one. Thanks Yz... :)

@ Fran - I was also tempted by the Sh*t book!! Thought I'd leave it for 2011.

[Jen]

This will be my first challenge and i plan to read The Miserable Mill seeing as i have the book and have not yet read it!

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm in, but I still can't decide which book to read... It'll be The Scarletti Curse or The Darkest Kiss. Hopefully I'll make my..."

Jane, when you have a chance you should pick it up- it's a quick fun read, I was laughing out loud quite a few times.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

@ Fran - I have the Sh*t book on my BookDepository wishlist so I don't forget it. In the meantime, I'll check out my local library... :)

[Fran, Moderator]

@Jane- I read it a few months ago, but for this list I downloaded the audiobook from my library onto my ipod. Listening to it was even funnier I think, with the different voices and inflections. If your library has the audiobook it's a good route to go. :)

[Lili]

I just finished Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh, gave it 4 stars.
It's a nice story but I prefer her psy-changeling series, this one it's a little too crude for me... and I like the male characters to be possessive but Raphael was just too much, it's good Elena never gave in to his demands... I like her better for it!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran wrote: "@Jane- I read it a few months ago, but for this list I downloaded the audiobook from my library onto my ipod. Listening to it was even funnier I think, with the different voices and inflections. If..."

Found out my online library has the audiobook, so can save $10 - :)
Another happy ending...

[Miss]

12/20 - finished reading The Darkest Kiss, not a very good read for me, only 2 stars. I liked Anya, she knew what she wanted and went after it, but nothing much happened in the book besides the characters fighting their attraction and jumping on each other (couldn't decide if to kill or kiss). Also the hero's decision to scar himself was a bit hard to believe especially as he kept moaning that no-one would love and ugly beast like him. Strangely, I am still interested in what happens next to the other warriors.

[Sandra J]

I finished Lover Revealed on 12/18 and enjoyed it just as much on the reread as the first time I read it. Love Butch!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I am reading Archangel's Kiss for part 2.

[Annie]

I have my fingers crossed that The Scarletti Curse arrives in the library in time.

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

I finished reading Tall, Dark, and Hungry by Lynsay Sands and I really enjoyed it. I find this series to be funny and easy to read. They are definitely good material to pick up if you are just looking to relax with a good book.

[Lynne]

I'll read The Darkest Kiss.

[Toni]

I think I will read Sh*t My Dad Says. Hope this is as funny as it looks to be.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Just finished The Darkest Kiss. I liked it but not as much as the previous book The Darkest Night. Whilst I really enjoyed each of the main characters (their plights, curses and personalities), the plot didn't provide them the same connection that I felt to the H/h as the first book.

[Sheila]

I finished The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket Done 1/1/2011

This was a good choice as I have been working my way through this series.

[KarenF]

I just finished The Scarletti Curse. It was more of a Gothic than a paranormal but I like a good Gothic too. ***

[Stormy]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Just finished The Darkest Kiss. I liked it but not as much as the previous book The Darkest Night. Whilst I really enjoyed each of the main characters (their plights,..."

I just finished The Darkest Kiss and I agree with Jane. It wasn't as good as The Darkest Night, but the characters were enjoyable and the intertwining story lines are interesting. It was a solid *** for me.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood for Angel's Kiss 12/30.

I can't remember what took me so long to pick this series up. Gripping and fast-paced. Worth 5 stars.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Kerste wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Just finished The Darkest Kiss. I liked it but not as much as the previous book The Darkest Night. Whilst I really enjoyed each of the main characte..."

Me too Kerste. 3 star. But I had rated Darkest Night 5 star so I was disappointed that I didn't really get into it (like the last book) even though I still liked the characters - confusing.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Finished Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood for Angel's Kiss 12/30.

I can't remember what took me so long to pick this series up. Gripping and fast-paced. Worth 5 stars."

Great Yz - its one of my reads this month! Yay.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Finished Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood for Angel's Kiss 12/30.

I can't remember what took me so long to pick this series up. Gripping and fast-paced. Worth 5 ..."

I think you will enjoy it, Jane.

[Mandy]

I also read Angels' Blood for this list! I gave it 4.5 stars - great book! If I wasn't trying so hard to read from my TBR pile right now, I'd be tempted to get the next one immediately!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "I also read Angels' Blood for this list! I gave it 4.5 stars - great book! If I wasn't trying so hard to read from my TBR pile right now, I'd be tempted to get the next one immediately!"

I agree with you. I'm suffering from the same thing. Have to work on books on my TBR before I go looking for more books.

[~Megan~]

I finished Archangel's Kiss today and gave it 4 stars...I enjoyed it more than the first, but still feel a little disconnected to the series for some reason.

[SandyC]

I finished The Darkest Kiss and enjoyed it much more than The Darkest Night. 3 stars. I just may have to continue the series now.

[Annie]

I finished The Scarletti Curse on 3rd Jan - but don't have internet access at home.
Gothic and ok. *** for me.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Finished Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood for Angel's Kiss 12/30.

I can't remember what took me so long to pick this series up. Gripping and fas..."

I finished Angels' Blood yesterday Yz and Amanda (not as part of this challenge) and I LOVED it! I too had left this book sitting on my bookshelf (just waiting for no good reason) for nearly 2 years! WHY did I do that?!! I have ordered the next two books already - although they will take a fortnight to get here. Hopefully they will fit a Feb challenge! :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: I finished Angels' Blood yesterday Yz and Amanda (not as part of this challenge) and I LOVED it! I too had left this book sitting on my bookshelf (just waiting for no good reason) for nearly 2 years! WHY did I do that?!! I have ordered the next two books already - although they will take a fortnight to get here. Hopefully they will fit a Feb challenge! :) .."

I was thinking the same thing. Why did I let this book sit this long in my TBR when I crazy over her Psy/Changeling books? : )

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hahaha - I guess we were both just silly! :)

Yz - what happens next on this challenge? Does this continue, get collated and narrowed down to another list... or end?

[Dee]

@ Jane- Yz will go back look at which book had the most people read it during the time and that will be the basis for the next list...probably in the next day or so (she does it on Monday or Tuesday - I think)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

OK. Thanks DDee. Wasn't sure how long this continued...

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

@ Jane(PS)

This challenge is ongoing. A new list is posted every Monday in Message#1.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Aaah! Thanks - I'm just ahead of myself!

[Sandra]

That's cause it's Monday here already, LOL.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yup! Got to keep thinking back a day... :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #11

Based on Gena Showalter's The Darkest Kiss, here is our new list:

Duration: Jan 11 - Feb 8, 2011

Bite Me If You Can by Lynsay Sands

Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole

Lover Avenged by JR Ward
Jane(PS) - Lover Enshrined 2/4 ****

The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter (3)
Fran - 1/11
Annie (a mad hamster) - 1/17 **
Sandra - 1/23 ***

Mona Lisa Craving by Sunny
Daffodil - Mona Lisa Darkening 2/4 ****

Crescendo by Becca FitzPatrick

The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter (2)
Sandra - 1/12
Annie (a mad hamster) - 1/17 **
Yz - The Darkest Lie - 1/30

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White (1)
Sheila - 1/13

The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (1)
Sandra J - 1/18

Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (4)
Vanessa - 1/14
Mojca - 1/21
Karen - Bloodfever 1/21
Valerie - 2/6 ****1/2 +Darkfever 1/22 **** + Bloodfever 2/5****
Miss - Shadowfever 1/20 *****
Lili - Bloodfever 2/3 ****
Amanda - 2/5 + BloodfeverDreamfeverShadowfever

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

[Dee]

oh sweet! with faefever being on the list and shadowfever due out in the few days...lol! i'm going with that one

[Miss]

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "oh sweet! with faefever being on the list and shadowfever due out in the few days...lol! i'm going with that one"

Me too! Can't wait! :)

[Sandra J]

I'll read The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag. I really liked Flavia in the first book.

[Mandy]

I will probably read more than one again - Mona Lisa Craving is sitting on my bookshelf waiting and I am planning to re-read the rest of the Fever books anyway.