Random Book List #342 (ends July 2) NEW!!! Showing 451-500 of 1,092

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished today 9/18. I agree Yz, it was great! 4*. Really well-written, fun and clever. I love Toby!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "I finished today 9/18. I agree Yz, it was great! I originally gave it 4.5* but I'm going to make it 5*. Really well-written, fun and clever. I love Toby!"

I agree. Toby has just the right amount of snarkiness to make her likeable.

[Barbara ★]

On Monday 9/24, I finished which I thought was a terrific series starter with lots to offer: historical, paranormal, gothic, romance and psychic abilities. And in the next book...werewolves.

[Ty]

finished today. ★★★★
light and fluffy read with some amusing one-liners. major suspension of disbelief required. XD

[Vi]

I finished yesterday (27 Sep). I agree with what Ty said but my I gave it 3 stars. There's a sequel but I'm on the fence to read it.

[Fran, Moderator]

I agree, definite suspension of belief. But it made me smile the whole time. I read somewhere that the sequel is the last one and the series isn't be continued. Makes me not want to rush out and read it.

[Vi]

Agreed, Fran. I was smiling and occasionally laughing. It's the obvious sequel bait that irritated me. And the fact of the physical stuff about the Cheerleaders. But then, we don't have cheerleaders here so I really can't say. The sequel was out in 2008 so I figured the author isn't going to continue. I don't want to read the sequel if the loose ends esp involving Jack Peyton aren't tied up. I'm suspecting not. Which makes me not so eager to read the sequel.

[Ty]

From the reviews, it doesn't seem as tho many readers are as enthusiastic about the sequel as the first. While I enjoyed the first, nothing in it really compels me to want to read the sequel, particularly the non-existent chemistry with Jack. I did love her brother though and found their sibling relationship and his girl-crazy attitude to be pretty much the only realistic thing in the book.

[Fran, Moderator]

I know it wasn't realistic, but Toby's snarky attitude and the whole idea that the 'air-brained' cheerleaders were really just acting the expected role and were really talented, unique girls really entertained me.

[Ty]

I think "dislocated crotch" is probably one of my favorite phrases lately. haha

[Fran, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "I think "dislocated crotch" is probably one of my favorite phrases lately. haha"

LOL!

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List Challenge #97

I finished Firelight and enjoyed it a lot! It was very intriguing! Five stars!!

[Ren Puspita]

I just finish .And despite I just found Firelight is okay, I really love Moonglow! Five stars from me ;).

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #102

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: October 9 - November 6, 2012

Based on Perfect Cover by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, here is our new list:

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers (3)
Ty - 10/29 ***1/2
Vi - 11/2 **
Suzanne - 11/4

Model Spy by Shannon Greenland

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

The Sherlockian by Graham Moore (1)
Yvonne - 11/4 ***

When You Dare by Lori Foster

Lennox by Joyee Flynn

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Paper Towns by John Green (1)
Carrie - 11/2 *****

Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe (1)
Fran - 10/23 ****

Sloane Sisters by Anna Carey

[Fran, Moderator]

This is an interesting list....not sure how the m/m/m ménage book got in there!

I think I will go with Bad Kitty. My library has it in and it's gotten some great reviews.

[Ty]

gonna try . I could always use a good assassin...story.

[Dragana]

is on the list, and it is published at March 19th 2013. Does somebody know about good and trustworthy time-machine rentals? :D

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Dragana wrote: " is on the list, and it is published at March 19th 2013. Does somebody know about good and trustworthy time-machine rentals? :D"

LOL...good catch...i guess i have to change that one.

[Carrie]

I'm going to read

[Vi]

I'm torn between and . Decisions

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Vi wrote: "I'm torn between and . Decisions"

I really loved Grave Mercy -- read it earlier this year (for SOS Bingo, in fact). Not what I was expecting, but for me, in a good way.

[Vi]

Ooh, that's really great to hear, Christina!

[Dragana]

I'm going to read .

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm reading for this list.

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished today 10/23.
This was a cute, fast-paced YA mystery. There was snarky dialogue (which I really like) and the story never left me bored. But there was a lot of notes/writing at the bottom of the pages that took you out of the story a bit, and while it was cute in the beginning, it got annoying after awhile.

Overall I enjoyed it. There is only 1 more in the series and I read that the author won't be writing any more in the series. This one ended on a good note so I am satisfied with leaving it at that. 4*

[Ty]

just finished today. ★★★½
Great read, very light on the romance, but reading all the ways to kill a man was quite intriguing :). I can't help feeling there was something missing though, particularly in the romance development department, but maybe that's just me being greedy.

[Vi]

I finished today, 2 Nov. It was an ok book and I rated it 2 stars. Aspects of it were interesting but ultimately, I wasn't really sucked it and I certainly won't remember it. An meh book for me but one that I'd still recommend to others who I think will enjoy it more.

[Carrie]

I just finished Nov. 2nd. I feel like I devoured it. It made me think and it made laugh. I gave it 5 stars.

[Yvonne]

finished today and give it 3 stars. It didn't quite live up to my expectations

[Suzanne]

"Random Book List Challenge #102"

I read last week, and this book was ok. It reminded me a lot of as far as writing style goes but it was enjoyable.

[Ty]

funny you say that, I read Graceling a couple days after Grave Mercy and saw a lot of similarities also, though I think that Graceling was a much better treatment of the YA/Historical/fantasy-ish aspect.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #107

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: November 13 - December 11, 2012

Based on Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers, here is our new list:

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott (1)
Suzanne - 12/11 *****

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

Elegy for Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear

Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis (1)
Bre - 11/20 ****

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver

The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter

Heartless by Sara Shepard

Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean (2)
Ty - 11/30 ***1/2
Yz - 12/1 ****

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin (1)
Barbara - 12/7 ***

Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard

[Ty]

gonna read

[Randi]

I don't have any of these in my kindle or bookshelves - look like I'll pass this time :) A few of these books look interesting!

[Kim]

I am going to read Masque of the Red Death.

[Carrie]

I'm going to read for

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Carrie wrote: "I'm going to read for "

That's a fun book, Carrie. Hope you'll like it.

[Charlene]

I was able to borrow Liesl and Po from my library for my Kindle. I am going to read it with my nine year old.

[Barbara ★]

I'm going to read

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read .

[Ren Puspita]

I'll read for

[Ty]

Finished today. ★★★1/2. fun read, though it dragged in the middle, the finale made up for it. Definitely will finish out the trilogy with Juliana's story!

[Anita]

I can read Open Season by Linda Howard. I have 2 copies.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Anita wrote: "I can read Open Season by Linda Howard. I have 2 copies."

Hi Anita!

Welcome to the group. Open Season is part of an old list. The new list is on the first post of the thread. : )

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished this weekend, and I adored it. It was an easy read, with some laugh out loud moments and some heartfelt emotions. I give it 4 stars.

[Barbara ★]

I finished and gave it 3 stars. I'm hoping that the sequel is faster paced and less depressing.

[Suzanne]

"Random Book List Challenge #107

I read and I enjoyed it! It reminded me of that disney movie the Sorcerer's Apprentice with Nicholas Cage. Only the main characters are 15 and in the movie they're college students! Five stars!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #112

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: Dec. 18, 2012 - Jan. 15, 2013

Based on Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean, here is our new list:

Changeless by Gail Carriger
Valorie - Blameless 12/18 *****
Yz - Blameless 12/31 ****
Christins (AKA Babbling) Heartless 12/31 ****

Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (1)
Suzanne - 1/15

Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

The Bungalow by Sarah Jio

Trouble at the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke

Royal Street by Suzanne Johnson

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Never Have I Ever by Sara Shepard

Seriously...I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres

The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley
Ty - A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift 11/20 ****1/2
Makenzie - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie 1/8 ****

A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare

[Ty]

just in time to read for

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List Challenge #112

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: Dec. 18, 2012 - Jan. 15, 2013

Based on [bo..."

Yz,

Prodigy by Marie Lu is coming out January 29th.