Random Book List #342 (ends July 2) NEW!!! Showing 401-450 of 1,092

[Amanda]

Hello just finished Matchedand really enjoyed it. I had to wait a while for it to be available through the library but it was really worth the wait. It was one of those book you pick up and cant put down, hoping the next book in the series can compare.

[Yvonne]

I'll start My Ántonia tonight, will see if I get through it until Tuesday

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List Challenge #77

I finished reading and I absolutely adored it! I've read that some people think this book should of been geared towards young adult but I think it was fine as an adult read. If you liked The Help then you'll like this book too! *****

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #82

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

Duration: May 15-June 19, 2012

Based on Ally Condie's Matched, Linda Urban's Hound Dog True and Beth Hoffman's Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, here is our new list:

Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter
Nicola - I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You 6/19

Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

XVI by Julia Karr
Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Truth 6/11

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Yz - The Lightning Thief 5/31 ****

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri (1)
Fran 6/18 ****

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz

Cause Celeb by Helen Fielding

Whiter Than Snow by Sandra Dallas

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I think I'm going to use this list to get me started with the Percy Jackson series. I will be reading The Lightning Thief.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished The Lightning Thief last night. I enjoyed reading the book, and since I saw the movie before I read this book, I can't help comparing. I think I like the book better.

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

I've read and finished since I've already read It wasn't as good as the first book, but it was still enjoyable. I hope there's a book three because the author left it open for one hopefully. 3 stars for me!

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Ghetto Cowboy today 6/18.

I checked the list yesterday and saw this one. It's won a few awards and I'm always looking for interesting YA books for my kids. My library had the ebook available and I read it in one day. Very good fictional story of a 12 year old boy and his struggles. Based on true 'ghetto cowboys' in Philadelphia and NY- I had no idea they existed and was so happy to learn something new. 4*

[Nicola]

I finished last night. It was a cute YA, but will not be rushing to finish the series.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #87

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

Duration: June 26 - July 24, 2012

Based on G. Neri's , here is our new list:

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger (1)
Aleksandra - 7/15 *****

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

Seduction, Westmoreland Style (Silhouette Desire #1778) by Brenda Jackson
Fran - Delaney's Desert Sheikh 7/15 ****

Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets by Sudhir Venkatesh

Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming

Zombies Vs. Unicorns by Holly Black (1)
Yvonne - 7/24 ****

Across the Universe by Beth Revis (2)
Yz - 7/12 ****
Suzanne - 7/24 *****

Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan (1)
Vi - 7/18 ****

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I think I'm going to read Beth Revis' Across the Universe.

[Kim]

I am going to read Theft of Swords for Rise of Empire.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished Across the Universe last week. I thought it was pretty intriguing, and the end twist came as a surprise to me. It was sort of a claustrophobic read for me, but it caught my attention well enough that I will be interested to read the next book. 4 stars for me.

[Fran, Moderator]

I read Delaney's Desert Sheikh for Love, Westmoreland Style, 7/15. I really enjoyed this one, sexy and romantic. I will be seeking out more of the Westmorelands- 4*

[Fran, Moderator]

Sorry, I meant Seduction, Westmoreland Style. I am away and trying to do this on my phone :)

[[deleted user]]

I read Shut Out by Kody Keplinger and finished it on [7/15/2012], giving it full 5 stars. I love how this woman writes seriously! And I love it even more how she's able to write about real life problems on such a touching and yet entertaining way.

[Vi]

Yz, Rise of Empire is actually a omni bus consisting of two books. I finished both of them yesterday. Will they count as completing the challenge?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Yz, Rise of Empire is actually a omni bus consisting of two books. I finished both of them yesterday. Will they count as completing the challenge?"

Definitely.

I think our booklist specified the omnibus, so you have completed the challenge.

Was it good?

[Vi]

Great, Yz! Yep, the books were very good. A very good fantasy series (even though the end is all happy-happy). A solid 4 star for me.

[Yvonne]

I just finished Zombies Vs. Unicorns and gave it 4 stars - a fun anthology with stories about, what a surprise, zombies and unicorns. I really enjoyed reading it, most of the stories are very good

[Suzanne]

"Random Book List Challenge #87

I read Across the Universe and I absolutely LOVED IT!! It was very intense and well written! I would rank this up there with Hunger Games, I ordered book #2 and have pre-ordered book #3! Five Stars!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #92

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

Duration: July 31 - August 28, 2012

Based on Beth Revis' Across the Universe, here is our new list:

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

Delirium by Lauren Oliver (1)
Dragana - 8/17 ****
yz - Hana 8/22 ***

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Star Wars: Fate Of The Jedi: Outcast by Aaron Allston

Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter (2)
Fran - 8/20 ****1/2
Suzanne - 8/21 *****

Timeless by Gail Carriger
Yvonne - Soulless 8/28 ****

Clarity by Kim Harrington

Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read for .

[Yvonne]

I know it's from the last list, but I just read The Mysterious Benedict Society and loved it. Can only recommend it to everyone - even if it is for children, it is a great read

[Dragana]

I'm going to try and read ...

[Yvonne]

I'm not inspired by this list... might finally starting the Parasol Protectorate series, but I'm not quite sure yet

[Dragana]

I finished Delirium today (17.08.2012.). 4 stars.

This is a quick paced book that has everything: romance, parties, chase scenes, a couple of interesting twists in the story and dramatic ending. If you like dystopian young adult novels, I recommend it. :)

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished today, Aug. 20th. I loved this second installment in the Heist Society series and I will definitely be reading the next one when it comes out. 4.5*

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "RRandom Book List Challenge #92



I read Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter and I enjoyed it very much! It's like reading Oceans 11 and I especially enjoyed the ending, very clever! 5 Stars!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished for a few days ago. It was pretty short, but it gave me a glimpse of the Delirium world (which I haven't read yet). It's enough to make me want to read it.

I give it 3 stars.

[Fran, Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "RRandom Book List Challenge #92



I read Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter and I enjoyed it very much! It's like reading Oceans 11 and I especial..."

Suzanne,

I loved the ending too!

[Yvonne]

I finished for last night - a very entertaining read. 4 stars from me

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #97

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

Duration: September 4 - October 2, 2012

Based on Ally Carter's Uncommon Criminals, here is our new list:

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Virals by Kathy Reichs (1)
Yvonne - 9/10 ****

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

Firelight by Kristen Callihan (3)
Dragana - 9/9 **
Barbara ★ - 9/24
Suzanne - 10/2 *****
Ren - Moonglow 10/2 *****

Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

Ten Things We Did by Sarah Mlynowski

Taken by Robert Crais

Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

Perfect Cover by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (4)
Yz - 9/8 ****
Fran - 9/18 *****
Ty - 9/27 ****
Vi - 9/27 ***

[Gigi]

I'm going to try and read Lover Unleashed.

[Kim]

I am going to read Blood Red Road.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

The only one on the list that I own is , so that is what I will read.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

I be reading for

[Dragana]

I'm going to read . :)

[Yvonne]

I might read , I usually like her books a lot and haven't read that one yet

[Ren Puspita]

I also will read for , since I'd read it long ago.

[Sandra]

I've got to read before the end of the year, I'll see if I can fit it in now :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "The only one on the list that I own is , so that is what I will read."


looks good. I inter-loan requested it from my library. If it comes in in time I will read it.

[Gisbelle]

I choose Thirteen Reasons Why since Jay Asher wrote The Future of Us beautifully, so I think this one shouldn't be any different.

[Charlene]

I requested Thirteen Reasons Why from the library. It has 9 holds but if I get a copy soon enough I will read it.

[Dragana]

I finished reading Firelight by Kristen Callihan ★★ @ 09.09.2012.
I usually love historical romance and paranormal romance books. And I read some that mix this two genres and I loved them. But this book just left me cold. Even an added mystery and murders could not keep me interested.

[Barbara ★]

I'm in and I'll read .

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished during the weekend. I thought it was hilarious and refreshing. Slightly silly - I mean, cheerleaders as spies - but delightfully entertaining. I give it 4 stars.

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm glad you liked it Yz. I picked up a copy from the library the other day. Hope to start it next week :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "I'm glad you liked it Yz. I picked up a copy from the library the other day. Hope to start it next week :)"

I think you'll have fun reading it.

[Yvonne]

I finished yesterday, gave it 4 stars. Will definitely try to read more in this series, just need time.

The challenges here make me start too many series, can't keep up ;-)