Random Book List #338 (ends June 4) Showing 201-250 of 1,133

[Terra]

Hi Karen! I can understand why you didn't love DALD at first. It's probably one of my least favorite in the series (but I still loved it!). The Chicago Stars series is one of my all time faves and SEP is one of my all time favorite authors. IMO, you should start at the beginning with It Had to Be You. But...don't let the first part of the book freak you out. Keep reading. :)

[Shelley]

I read Living Dead in Dallas. I'm really enjoying this series and hear it just gets better with each book!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I have to put my hand up and confess I'm not going to get my book read in time - Club Dead :( ...But at least it's waiting for another slot somewhere :)

[Daffodil]

Beyond the Highland Mist, Karen Marie Moning, 3-22-11
For "The Immortal Highlander"
3 Stars. Quick, fun read. I read the first five Highlander books when they first came out, but somehow never got around to Adam's story. Which surprises me, because I was really looking forward to that one. Not remembering a lot of details, I decided to reread the entire series while I wait for a copy of Shadowfever from the library and was pleasantly surprised. It was still entertaining and actually pretty good for a first published novel.

[Miss]

Finished Tithe, 03/27, 2.5 stars, didn't enjoy this one very much, I thought it was similar to Need, but a bit better written.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #23

Duration: April 5 - May 3, 2011

Based on Holly Black's Tithe, Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Dream a Little Dream, and Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower, here is our new list:

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (1)
Joann - 4/24

Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (1)
Sheila - 4/11

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James (1)
Fran - 4/12

Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (2)
Lacy - 4/25 ****
KarenF - 4/29 ****

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas (1)
Gen - 5/1 *****

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (1)
Jane(PS)- The Hunger Games 4/24 ****
Teresa Jo - 4/25

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (1)
Joyce - 4/10

[D.G.]

I'll be reading Catching Fire.

[Fran, Moderator]

D.G.- it's so good- have Mockingjay ready when you're done!

I think I'll read Ella Enchanted.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'll read The Hunger Games...

[Joann]

I'll read Clockwork Angel

[KarenF]

I'll read Breathing Room

[Fran, Moderator]

KarenF wrote: "I'll read Breathing Room"

KarenF, I loved Breathing Room!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'll be reading Kleypas' Sugar Daddy.

[Gen]

I'll read Sugar Daddy.

[D.G.]

Fran wrote: "D.G.- it's so good- have Mockingjay ready when you're done!"

I do!

It's so weird with this series. I had The Hunger Games for like a year and never felt like reading it. Then I read it and loved it...but now I don't feel like reading this one!

That's why I'm so glad it came up in the random challenge. Now I'll HAVE to pick it up.

[Sheila]

I actually thought Catching Fire was better than Hunger Games. I think you will really like it D.G.

[Sheila]

I'll be reading Ella Enchanted

[~Sara~]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~ wrote: "It's so weird with this series. I had The Hunger Games for like a year and never felt like reading it. Then I read it and loved it...but now I don't feel like reading this one!"

I've been the same with this series.
My problem is that there are 4 books on this list in my physical TBR and I can't decide which to pick. I guess it'll come down to what mood I'm in or what I can fit into other challenges but, for now, I'm leaning towards Catching Fire.

[Lacy]

I'm going to read Breathing Room.

[Shirley]

I will read

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins



I am ready to see what happens next.

[Joyce]

Finished Breaking Dawn 4/10/11. This was really good. Probably the best of the series. Now I am prepared to see the movies.

[Sheila]

Finished Ella Enchanted 4/11

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Just the Sexiest Man Alive today, 4/12. I super loved Taylor, the heroine but I thought the hero, Jason was just o.k. I seem to have a problem with jerks that turn around and become half-way lovable in the last 1/3 of the book. But cute story and Taylor was a pleasure to read about, so smart and funny.

[Cee]

Fran, I just read A Lot Like Love and thought it was really good.

I think I'll use this as my first challenge. I wish I was strong enough to pick Gone With the Wind (it's been sitting in my TBR for almost 2 years - yikes!). But I'm going to re-read Breathing Room. It's one of my favorite SEPs.

[Fran, Moderator]

Cee, I love Breathing Room. I will check out A Lot Like Love, thanks for the heads up. :)

[Joann]

I finished Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare on 04.24.11. Started it yesterday and finished just a few minutes ago. It really kept my attention; I gave it 4 stars.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I've just finished listening to The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Terrific story and great narrator. Highly recommend the book. 4 stars overall - I downgraded from 5 stars because the ending was not really an ending...

[Lacy]

I just finished Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. A typical romance where both couples fight the feelings. Enjoyable characters and I give it 4 stars.

[Teresa Jo]

I read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins on 4/25/11

[KarenF]

I finished Breathing Room earlier today (4/29/11). I enjoyed this one and gave it 4 stars.

[Gen]

I finished Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas and I gave it ★★★★★.

It was my first contemporary novel by Lisa Kleypas and at first I didn't think much of it because of the title, but I found myself pleasantly surprised.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #28

Duration: May 10 - June 7, 2011

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

Based on Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Breathing Room, here is our new list:

Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts(2)
Joann-5/24*****
Vi- 6/7

Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard (2)
KarenF - 6/3
Vi-5/10

Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Faking It by Jennifer Crusie (1)
~Sara~ - 5/26 ***

Eldest by Christopher Paolini

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown (1)
Shelley - 6/1

Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

The Stand by Stephen King

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm thinking about Dream a Little Dream. I haven't liked any of her Chicago Stars books that much, maybe this one will be different.

[D.G.]

And I just read Mr. Perfect!

[Fran, Moderator]

D.G. ~Saucy Vixen~ wrote: "And I just read Mr. Perfect!"

I hate when that happens!

[KarenF]

I have yet to read Mr. Perfect so I'm going to go for that one.

[Joann]

I'll read Blood Brothers.

[Joyce]

Random Book List #28

Duration: May 10 - June 7, 2011

I'll read The Hollow which is the next book after Blood Brothers

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I wanted to read Mr Perfect, but it isn't available on audio from my library (and I already have too many MMPBs to read).

So I'm going to give Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts a go. I didn't particularly like my last foray with NR (the Key trilogy) but I enjoy the In Death series - so I'm going to try again :)

[Vi]

OK, I'm reading Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard.

Edit: I'm done with Mr. Perfect. ***. The suspense was the weakest part of the book.

[Suzanne]

I'll read The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

[Joann]

Finished Blood Brothers on 05.24.11. I really haven't read alot of Nora Roberts' books although I've read all of J.D. Robb's "In Death" series. Anyway, I really enjoyed this book - 5 stars.

[Shelley]

I just finished Angels & Demons. I had a really hard time getting into this book. If I had not been listening to it on audio there is no way I would have finished it. However the last fourth of the book was really amazing. So glad I did finish it.

[KarenF]

I finished Mr. Perfect earlier today (6/3/11). It was OK - the hero/heroine were funny together, that was the highlight.

[~Sara~]

I read Faking It (5/26***) and I really enjoyed it. It's a fairly predictable story but it's amusing and kept me up all night reading - not that that's unusual for me! :D

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I am applying for an extension on Blood Brothers. I'm on CD 9 out of 10 - so close to finishing but I won't be driving anywhere for long enough to finish it before 7 June :( ...I have to say, I'm really enjoying this book - if I can pick up the other two in audio, I'll definitely be 'reading' them.

[Laurie]

I read . I really love the books Jennifer Crusie writes and this one is one of my favorites. Davy and Matilda make a perfect pair.

[Vi]

I read Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, finished on 7 June (just nice). I also read Mr. Perfect on May 10. SO two books for this list. Not bad at all.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #33

Duration: June14-July 12, 2011

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

Based on Nora Robert'sBlood Brothers and Linda Howard's Mr. Perfect, here is our new list:

It's In His Kissby Julia Quinn (2)
FRan - Romancing Mister Bridgerton 6/18
Shelley - The Duke And I 6/28
taita - 7/6 ****
Laurie - 7/12

Engaging The Enemyby Nora Roberts

Midnight Sunby Stephenie Meyer

The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole (3)
Yz - Dreams of a Dark Warrior 6/25
KarenF - 6/24
Joann -6/25
Barbara - 7/8

Anne of Green Gables by L.M.Montgomery

The Angel Experimentby James Patterson (1)
Suzanne - 7/8

A Hunger Like No Otherby Kresley Cole
Yz - Dreams of a Dark Warrior 6/25

Salvation in Deathby J.D.Robb
Jane(PS) - Vengeance in Death 6/30

Dying to Pleaseby LindaHoward

I'll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clark

White Noiseby Don DeLillo

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

[Gen]

I'll read Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer.