Random Book List #338 (ends June 4) Showing 401-450 of 1,133

[Yvonne]

Or I could read the most recent Sookie, although I heard the newest one isn't great.

I have read them all and must say, I'm not impressed with the newest... though I do love the whole series

[Fran, Moderator]

Dragana wrote: "There are a lot of books I would like to read on this list, but I think I am going to finnaly read Twilight for 'Eclipse' by Stephenie Meyer. :)"

Dragana,
I hope you read Twilight- I loved it! I know there are tons of haters out there, but I loved the whole series.

[Fran, Moderator]

Yvonne wrote: "Or I could read the most recent Sookie, although I heard the newest one isn't great.

I have read them all and must say, I'm not impressed with the newest... though I do love the whole series"

I've read the whole series up until the most recent one and I love it too. I probably should just read it already :)

[Dee]

ummm, well I didn't cry, but most people argue that i'm a heartless bitch at times...lol! the second one was more emotional to me than the first, but it was still thought-provoking

Fran wrote: "Dee wrote: "If I stay is good fran and its short, there is a sequel called When She Went"

Super sad? I'm a wimp and not in the mood for a sob fest :)"

[Yvonne]

Fran wrote: I've read the whole series up until the most recent one and I love it too. I probably should just read it already :)

Then you definitely should read it... especially if you intend to continue the series. I certainly will, am looking forward to the next one. And of course I hope that it will be as good as the earlier ones again

[Fran, Moderator]

LOL Dee! There is no way you are a heartless bitch. A good friend of mine very recently lost her 17 year old daughter and it's a raw, touchy subject for me right now. That's why I'm iffy on that one. Maybe I'll read the beginning and see how it goes.

[Dee]

the basic premise - spoilers abound!! (view spoiler)[family out for a drive, in an accident, all but her die and she is in critical condition...and its her kinda having an out of body experience, seeing people come etc and deciding does she want to live, or does she want to join her family (hide spoiler)]

[Dragana]

Fran wrote: "Dragana,
I hope you read Twilight- I loved it! I know there are tons of haters out there, but I loved the whole series. "

With popularity always come a crowd of haters also. I reserve my judgement until I read the books. :)

I watched the movie and I was not blown away but did not think it is that bad either. Although I must admit that a watched Vampires Suck also, and I laughed my heart out.

[Fran, Moderator]

I admit to laughing out loud to Vampires Suck too! The Twilight books are so much better than the movies, in my opinion.

[Vi]

I'm in the middle group - I liked the first book but it was downhill from there. I read the last book - Breaking Dawn but I was cringing almost every chapter. It was the worst in the series. To sum up, I'm apathetic about the series but hate the last book.

[Dee]

Twilight is the Kindle Daily Deal today on amazon - I want to say its 2.99 in case anyone needs it

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi, I agree that the first book is the best and the last book is the worst in the series. But I still loved the series as a whole. But Stephenie Meyer did kind of lose her way in the last one- so over the top.

[Barbara ★]

I will read .

[Yvonne]

Vi wrote: "I'm in the middle group - I liked the first book but it was downhill from there. I read the last book - Breaking Dawn but I was cringing almost every chapter. It was the worst in the series. To sum..."

I so agree with you... I liked the first book enough to buy the rest of the series, but after the last book I dread re-reading the series because I know how it ends and how over the top the last one is. It felt as if she had pressed 3 books into one to come to an end, things that had been established before were suddenly not true any more and the whole story was too predictable

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

My least liked book was the second book - what a whining useless female!!! Jeez - get a backbone I say! ;) (I'm referring to New Moon)

[Sandra]

Sounds like I may have been lucky when I stopped at Twilight.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Well, I kept reading Sandra, so I wasn't too put off ;) *Just incredibly frustrated for the first half*

[Sandra]

It was angsty enough for me not to continue. LOL

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Dee wrote: "Twilight is the Kindle Daily Deal today on amazon - I want to say its 2.99 in case anyone needs it"

I have all the Twilight books in hardcover sitting on my shelf unread.

[Valorie]

I finished Dead Reckoning and thought it was another great book in the Sookie saga. Really enjoyed it, 4 stars.

[Yvonne]

One good thing if being sick is that I've got plenty of time to read. Finished Tempting the Beast for the Breeds series today. Just two stars, the story is too thin to support all the sex scenes - and even those are repetitive

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

This weekend I finished two Breeds books: Tempting the Beast and Kiss of Heat. I rated them both 4 stars.

[Vi]

I finished Legend on 25 Feb. I rated it 4 stars. The story takes place in a dystopian world. The world seemed much more complex. The book was tightly packed and most of the time, I couldn't put the book down. Unfortunately, the author did not explain the world - there was a lot of questions. I'll be picking out the next book in the series when it comes out.

[Sandra]

I forgot to come back and post *slaps hand*

I read Tanner's Scheme on 21 Feb, 4 stars. Somehow I'd missed this one and now I'm up to #22 Styx's Storm.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #68

I finished today. This book was so touching and sad!! If you're a musician, you'll really appreciate the characters because the family is very passionate and musically talented. I will definately be reading the next book in the series.

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I finished Legend by Marie Lu on [3/2/2012] and am giving it 3*. To be honest I had such great expectations for this book and it was definitely a quick and interesting read. But I got a feeling that there was a lot of room for much more - for more thorough descriptions, for more emotions, for more interactions, etc. I was leaning toward 4 stars even, but then decided for less - the main two heroines are badass and legendary and all that and I can understand why they fall for each other and why should I cheer for them, but I don't feel the chemistry. I can see it, but can't feel it. "/

[Dragana]

Finished Twilight today (for Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer). 3 star rating.
This was a quick read, but to me not so amazing.
I already watched the movie, and I must say the book does not differ much from it. It was very similar to me. I am not interested at the moment to read the rest of the series, maybe later when I forget about it...

[Barbara ★]

I finished yesterday and loved it. 5 stars!

[Nicola]

I finished today. I gave it **. I was disappointed in this story, and struggled to finish it. I didn't think that anything really happened - even though many of the events in the story could have been very dramatic. I guess I was just not drawn into the story line - everything appeared so matter of fact and mundane. I didn't feel that I ever HAD to know what was going to happen next.

[Carolyn]

Nicola wrote: "I finished today. I gave it **. I was disappointed in this story, and struggled to finish it. I didn't think that anything really happened - even though ma..."

I like the whole series but agree with your comments of the book. I really hate to say that I think the whole story is kind of fizzing out :(

[Nicola]

Carolyn wrote: "Nicola wrote: "I finished today. I gave it **. I was disappointed in this story, and struggled to finish it. I didn't think that anythingi guess one can only keep th really happened -..."

I guess one can only keep up the momentum for so long.
Do you really think it is worth my going back to the beginning of the series?

[Carolyn]

Nicola wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Nicola wrote: "I finished today. I gave it **. I was disappointed in this story, and struggled to finish it. I didn't think that anythingi ..."

Oh yes.. Each book develops the characters and you can see why they do what they do in the following books. I thought you read the series. I am sorry. If you can go back to the begin I do recommend it. In reading it I really changed how I felt about certain characters. just think that it is fizzing out. I mean 10 books is awesome but it has the same main ones so it's not like other series where 1 character has their own book. I think that the TV series True Blood which is based on the books is well suited though if you watch that.

[Nicola]

Carolyn wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Nicola wrote: "I finished today. I gave it **. I was disappointed in this story, and struggled to finish it. I didn't think ..."
I haven't watched the show - but may try book one then. Do you recall what it is called? Hopefully I can fit it into one of my challenges.

[Fran, Moderator]

Nicola,
The first one is Dead Until Dark. I really like the whole series. I agree with Carolyn that you should start at the beginning, the characters and world-building work better if read in order.

[Dee]

I liked this one, but Where She Went which finishes their story was more emotional for me

Suzanne wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #68

I finished today. This book was so touching and sad!! If you're a musician, you'll really appreciate the characters becau..."

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hmmm - I need to get cracking on this!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I've left my book behind!!!

I'm halfway through Megan's Mark for this challenge and left it at home! I'm not back home for another 10 days :( Looks like I'll have to go uncompleted for this segment...

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #73

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

Duration: March 20 - April 17, 2012

Based on Marie Lu's Legend, here is our new list:

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan (2)
Fran - 4/2 ***1/2
Vi - 4/2 ***

The Death Cure by James Dashner

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (1)
Dragana - 4/5 *

The Prize by Julie Garwood (1)
Suzanne - 4/17 ***

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Yz - The Iron Queen 4/5 *****

Rebel Angels by Libba Bray

The Icebound Land by John Flannagan

Shock Wave by Clive cussler

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows (2)
Kim L. - 3/24 *
Joann - 4/3 ***

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
Nicola - Two for the Dough 4/2 ***

Pure by Julianna Baggett

Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts (1)
Amy ~Lover of Books~ - 4/15 ***

[Nicola]

Darn! Just finished Never Let Me Go! I would have waited had I known. Gotta search for one of the others now.

Would one of the Stephanie Plum series work for completing this challenge?

[Kim]

I am going to read Incarnate. It's on my read next list.

[Kim]

I finished Incarnate. I didn't really like this one at all. I only gave it one star and won't read the others in the series. I guess I am not a fan of the recarnation theme.

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

I'll read

[Yvonne]

I have started Never Let Me Go last night. I'm still a bit confused about the world setting, but I like the writing style so far and am intrigued to find out more

[Nicola]

I finished Two for the Dough for Plum Lucky. I gave it 3 stars.
(Does this work?)

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Will Grayson, Will Grayson today 4/2. There were moments I really liked in this book; small moments between a parent and a teen, a heartfelt talk between friends. But most of this book was a little scattered for me. Maybe it was due to having two authors and two voices. I gave it 3 stars, maybe 3.5.

[Vi]

I finished Will Grayson, Will Grayson today 4 april. I'm giving it 3 stars. The book didn't really work that well for me but I'll be picking out each author's book.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished just now The Iron Queen for Kagawa's The Iron King. I give it 5 stars. It's my favorite so far.

[Dragana]

I finished yesterday Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. I started reading it expecting science fiction novel so I was very disappointed with drama/human behavior study I got instead. Just one star for me, I did not like this book.
Here's my whole review

[Joann]

I finished Incarnate on 04.03.12 and rated it 3 stars.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I can't see me fitting any of these books in before the expiry date, so I'll just wait for the next round :)