Random Book List #338 (ends June 4) Showing 301-350 of 1,133

[Joann]

I finished reading Changeless for Soulless on 09.09.11. It was an entertaining read - I rated it 4 stars.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #48

Duration: Sept. 27 - Oct. 25, 2011

Based on Gail Carriger's Soulless, here is our new list:

The Map of Time by Felix J. Palma

Graceling by Kristin Cashore (4)
Joann - 10/20 *****
taita - 10/24 ****
Vicky - 10/25 ****
Cheryl - 10/25 ****

Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Torment by Lauren Kate
Karina - Fallen 10/25 ****

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
Yz - Frostbite 10/4 ****
Jane(PS) - Vampire Academy 10/17 ***
Vi - Vampire Academy 10/23

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook

Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

[Joann]

I'm going to read Graceling.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished Frostbite for Shadow Kiss last night. It was a guick read. Fast-paced and exciting, with enough intrigue to make me want to continue with the series. I give it 4 stars.

[taita]

Haven't been able to read a whole lot since the kiddies went back to school. Hope I can at least finish this one challenge. :-)

I'm going to read Graceling.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm reading (listening to) Vampire Academy - I'm about half way through. I wasn't really looking forward to reading another YA vamp novel, but it's better than I expected so far.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I've just finished Vampire Academy. This kept me entertained but the high school hijinks and bitchiness were too much for me to contemplate picking up the next book in the series. 3 stars.

[Karina]

I am going to read Fallen for Torment by Lauren Kate.

[Joann]

I finished Graceling on 10.20.11. I thought it was fantastic - storyline was interesting, you had characters you loved and characters you hated, and there were no boring parts - 5 stars.

[taita]

I just finished Graceling. LOVED it! Gave it 4 stars only because I felt cheated out of a HEA. No Po, no! Still a wonderful story with rich, likeable characters.

[Vi]

I finished Vampire Academy yesterday (23rd October). It was an ok read but not engrossing enough. I kept putting the book down. I *might* pick up the next book if I'm bored enough.

[Vicky]

I finished Graceling after staying up until 3am this morning to finish it. :x

I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but ended up giving it 4. Despite some of the issues I had with it, I really enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. I'm definitely thinking about picking up the next book in the series.

[Cheryl]

I finished Graceling as well. I loved the story until the end I felt like it wasn't finished so I gave it 4 stars. I loved Po.

[Karina]

I finished reading Fallen for Torment last night. It was an okay read I rated it 4 stars, but It was more like a 3 stars, I gave it an extra star because I think the series have potential, and I'll definitely pick up the next book.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #53

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

Duration: Nov 1 - Nov 29, 2011

Based on Kristin Cashore's Graceling, here is our new list:

Fire by Kristin Cashore (1)
Suzanne - 11/29 ****

Hunted by P.C. Cast
Vicky - Untamed 11/7 **

Crossed by Ally Condie

Pretties by Scott Westerfield

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (1)
Barbara - 11/25

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (2)
Karina - 11/3 ****
Joann - 11/18 ***

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans (1)
Kim L - 11/18 ****

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

The Naming by Alison Croggon

The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa (1)
Grace - 10/7 *****
Vi - Winter's Passage 11/10

[Vicky]

Ohh, so many choices already on my to-read list!

I think I'll read Untamed for Hunted though, since I already have it and am reading it for another challenge.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to go for The Iron Daughter for this list.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hmmm - which way to go?? I'll probably read the next Kresley Cole book that I'm up to...

[Vi]

I'll go for either or . Decisions, decisions.

[Kim]

I am going to read either Ship Breaker or Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25. I will probably end up reading which ever one comes in at the library first.

[taita]

I liked Graceling so much I'll go for Fire.

[Megan]

I'm going for Matched for Crossed

[Karina]

I just finished Hush, Hush. It was an entertaining read, I rated it 4 stars but It was more like a 3.5 stars.

[Vicky]

I just finished Untamed for Hunted. Like the rest of the series, I gave it 2 stars, but it's really more of a 2.5-2.75 (I hate rounding up stars!).

I enjoy this series for fast, entertaining reads... but I can't stand how obvious some of their messages are. When I read things like "My friends and I, along with anyone who's not narrow-minded and utterly judgmental, are cool with [the gay couple]" it feels very condescending.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Vicky wrote: "I just finished Untamed for Hunted. Like the rest of the series, I gave it 2 stars, but it's really more of a 2.5-2.75 (I hate rounding up stars!).

I enjoy this serie..."

:) I can't read this series for exactly the reasons of your selected sentence above! Urgh! Turns my stomach. Condescension, pettiness and double-standards abound.

[Grace]

I just finished reading The Iron Daughter today and love it. This one is perhaps my favorite YA series out there. It's definitely 5 stars for me.

[Vi]

I read for today. A short novella set between book #1 and #2. Of course, the interesting parts start at book #2.

[Barbara ★]

I will read since it is a library book that must be returned soon.

[Kim]

I just finished Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25. I rated it 4 stars, but I don't think I will continue with the series. I am just not invested enough in the characters.

[Joann]

I finished Hush, Hush on 11.18.11. Not bad, not great - 3 stars. Not sure if I'll continue the series.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I was going to read an IAD Kresley Cole book but just wasn't in the mood, so I picked up Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as an audiobook.

What a mistake! This was a DNF for me and only the second audiobook for me to give up on. I made it to the halfway mark and just couldn't be bothered to continue with such an uninteresting story compounded by confusing ridiculous noises made throughout lackluster blither.

Frankly it was a disaster that only diehard fans could enjoy in my opinion.

So I guess I tried valiantly, but failed :(

[Barbara ★]

I finally got around to re-reading this book Kiss of a Demon King which I totally hated the first go round and actually gave up around page 100. This caused me to stall on the IAD series since I couldn't get past this book. I liked it better this time but still didn't like Sabine though I did finally understand where her animosity was coming from. I liked the ending but was really glad this book was finished.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #53

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

Duration: Nov 1 - Nov 29, 2011

Based on Kristin Cashore'..."

I finished yesterday. I gave it 4 stars and enjoyed it a lot more than Graceling. I'll probably give a shot when it comes out next year.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #58

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

Duration: Dec. 6, 2011 - Jan. 2, 2012

Based on Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush, here is our new list:

Zoe's Tale by John Scalzi

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lost Saint by Bree Despain

Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (1)
Dragana - Vampire Academy 12/22
Mandy - 12/22 ****

Die for Me by Amy Plum (2)
Adriana - 12/18 ***
Joann - 12/22 ****

Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (2)
Jane(PS) - 12/21
Vi - 12/26

Witch's Canyon by Jeff Mariotte

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini (1)
Aleksandra - 12/26 *****

The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie

Angel by L.A. Weatherly

Captivate by Carrie Jones (1)
Suzanne - 1/3 ****

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Oooh - I'll listen to The Sea of Monsters hopefully. I'm currently listening to The Lightning Thief and I'm really enjoying it :)

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm on a waiting list for Die for Me. It looks really good. Hopefully it will come in in time :)

[Joann]

I'm going to read Die for Me.

[Dragana]

I am going to read Vampire Academy for Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead.
All of my friends gave 5 stars to this book, I hope I will like it too. :)

[Adriana]

I'm also going to read Die for Me

[Kim]

I am going to read Starcrossed or Die for Me. I can't decide which one to do!

[Adriana]

FinishedDie for Me I'm still unsure if I hated it or loved it lol so I gave it 3 stars

[[deleted user]]

Participating. Will read Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini.

[Dragana]

Finished Vampire Academy today (for Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead). ☆☆☆☆
I am not a big fan of young adult novels, but I must admit it is addictive read. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I finished The Sea of Monsters yesterday. Loved it - another great installment. I'll definitely continue with the series, after a little break.

[Joann]

I finished Die for Me tonight. I really enjoyed it - 4 stars.

[Vi]

I finished The Sea of Monsters today (26/12/11). Though there are similarities to the HP series, it's still a good installment in the series. I'll be picking up the next book.

[[deleted user]]

Finished Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini [12/26/2011] *****.

I absolutely love this one. It kept me hooked on from the first page and I loved the mythology and references to Iliad, Troy and Ancient Greeks. The main characters were believable, strong and even though that Lucas/Helen relationship came out rough and wrong at first... well in the end you get that feeling of true love and the pain that comes along when you just have to stay away from someone. Can't wait for the release of next in the series!

[Mandy]

I read Shadow Kiss and finished it on the 22nd. I gave it 4 stars for being a good addition to the series, but man, the author is totally breaking my heart in this series!

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #58

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

Duration: Dec. 6, 2011 - Jan. 2, 2012

Based on Becca Fitz..."

I read . I like the audio version of these books, the speaker does a good job with the accents. I'm giving it 4 stars :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #63

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

Duration: Jan. 10 - Feb. 7, 2012

Based on Amy Plum's Die for Me and Rick Riordan's The Sea of Monsters, here is our new list:

Goliath by Scott Westefield

Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (1)
Shannon - 1/19

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (3)
Dragana - 1/18 *****
Jane(PS) - Kiss of Snow 1/21 ****
Yz - Kiss of Snow 1/29 *****
Sandra - Visions of Heat 2/2 *****
Vi - 1/12 and Visions of Heat 1/29
Aleksandra - 2/6 ***

Homeland by R.A. Salvatore

Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready

Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (1)
Nicola - 1/12

Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay (4)
Kim L. - 1/17 **
Fran - 1/23 ***1/2
Joann - 1/28 ***
Suzanne - 1/28 ***

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry