Random Book List #339 (ends June 11) Showing 151-200 of 1,002

[Fran, Moderator]

Sheila wrote: "I loved Heat Wave Fran! I was SO surprised that I did since I thought it was probably going to be a cheesy knock off of the tv series, but it was actually really good, and I read a lot of mysteries."


Thanks Sheila! I think I will give that one a try with that great recommendation :)

[KarenF]

I was struggling with this list but Sheila's post convinced me to give Heat Wave a try as well.

[Sheila]

Oh my, the pressure is really on me on this one. I hope you all like it as much as I did. Now I need to figure out what I am going to read.

[Joyce]

Random Book List # 29

Duration: May 17 to June 14, 2011

Oooh I'm going to read Heat Wave. I've been wanting to read this for quite a while now

[Sheila]

I've decided to read a classic. Dr. Jekyll which I have never read before.

[Tiffanny]

I read The Pact by Jodi Piccoult. It had an intense emotional impact on me. I cried for about a week straight, every day. My husband was so worried because I was so sad. The dual storyline is really great. The storyline of the boy and girl growing up was what really got me. I felt so bad for all of the characters in the book. I think the fact that the story was so incredibly realistic really hit home for me. Jodi did an absolutely amazing job as an author! As for my emotional well-being, I'm going to steer clear from her books for a while, lol.

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Heat Wave today, May 25th. I ended up liking it in the end, but it was a slow go for me for awhile. I really liked Rook, but I just couldn't get close to Nikki.

[KarenF]

I finished Heat Wave earlier (5/26/11). I love the show so it was hard for me at first not to constantly try to spot things from it. But once I stopped doing that and got into the mystery it was fun, just like the show.

[Deyara]

Random Book List #29

Duration: May 17 to June 14, 2011

The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott

Completed:

[Joann]

I finished Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz on 05.30.11. It was okay - I gave it 3 stars. May continue with the series if I can fit it into other challenges.

[Suzanne]

I'm confused why Lost Voices is on the list when it's not going to be published until July. I tried to order it and it wasn't available...

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished listening to The City of Ember a couple of days ago. Interesting plot, but might be too young adult for my taste. I give it 3 stars.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "I'm confused why Lost Voices is on the list when it's not going to be published until July. I tried to order it and it wasn't available..."

I apologized. I didn't realize the book was not publish yet.

[Shelley]

I finished This Lullaby yesterday. It was a sweet YA book. I'm a fan of Sarah Desson. Love her.

[Suzanne]

No worries! I'm sure it will make its way back to one of these random book lists later on!

[~Sara~]

I also read and really enjoyed This Lullaby (6/9***). This was only the second book I've read by her and, although I liked the first (Just Listen) better, this book still had the same feeling for me - a little bit of heart-ache but warm and fuzzies throughout and a feel good ending that leaves you feeling happy with the world.

[Joyce]

Finished reading Heat Wave. on 6/5/11. I give a 3 1/2 stars. The extra is because I love the show Castle. It was entertaining as I could see the characters they represented. I don't think a non-Castle fan would like it as much but it was a fun light read.

[Laurie]

finished 6/13/11

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #34

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

Based on Richard Castle's Heat Wave , here is our new list:

Duration: June 21 to July 19, 2011

The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein

Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen (1)
Suzanne - 7/19

Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett

Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (1)
KarenF - Dead Reckoning 7/4
Joann - 7/3 **1/2

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost (1)
Barbara - At Grave's End 7/10
Yz - 7/15

Hunger by Jackie Kessler (2)
Fran - 7/10
~Sara~ - 7/13 ***

Rebel Angels by Libba Bray

The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (1)
aleksandra - 7/17 ***

[Fran, Moderator]

Interesting list...my library has Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and Hunger- anyone read either of these? Any suggestions?

[Joann]

I'm going to read Dead in the Family.

[KarenF]

I'm going to give Monkeewrench a shot.

[[deleted user]]

I'll be reading The Lord of the Rings. (:

[Barbara ★]

I'm going to read since I'm only just starting this series.

[~Sara~]

Fran wrote: "Interesting list...my library has Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and Hunger- anyone read either of these? Any suggestions?"

I just requested Hunger from the library. If you end up picking it and would like to read it with me let me know.

[Fran, Moderator]

Sara, I would love to read it with you. I'm away until Tues. so I won't be able to get to the library until Wed. Want to start it at the end of next week?

[~Sara~]

Fran wrote: "Sara, I would love to read it with you. I'm away until Tues. so I won't be able to get to the library until Wed. Want to start it at the end of next week?"

It's in transit now so should be in tomorrow or the next day. I'm starting a buddy read of The English Patient tonight but it'll be done by the end of the week so that's perfect!

[KarenF]

I switched b/c of library timing. I finished Dead Reckoning for Dead in the Family yesterday (7/4/11). I found it pretty "meh". This series seems to be running out of some mojo.

[Joann]

I finished Dead in the Family on 07.03.11. The book was okay - maybe 2.5 stars. KarenF nailed it - it's running out of mojo.

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Hunger on 7/10. I really liked it- I found it a gripping glimpse into the mind of a teenager in the throes of anorexia. I wish it had been a little longer and maybe a little more in depth, but I still found it powerful.

[Barbara ★]

I finished on 7/10 and continue to enjoy this series.

[~Sara~]

I also read Hunger (7/13***) and agree with Fran - it was really well done. For such a short book (174 pages) it does a great job of drawing you into the story and the heroine's life.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished This Side of the Grave today. Another exciting installment to Cat and Bones adventures.

[[deleted user]]

Finished The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien (7/17/2011). Giving it ***.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List Challenge #34

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

Based on Richard Castle's Heat Wave..."

I will be finishing Mennonite in a Little Black Dress either tonight or tomorrow night!

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List Challenge #34

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

Based on Richard Castle's Heat Wave..."

I finished Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and it was really good! Woman goes through a nasty divorce and a bad car accident so she has to move back home to her mennonite community. Very pleasant, humourous read. Even though the author went through a rough period, she was positive and upbeat through it all and learned to appreciate her religious background and her eccentric family.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #39

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

Based on Jackie Kessler's Hunger , here is our new list:

Duration: July 26 - August 23, 2011

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Nevermore by Kelley Creagh (1)
Megan - 8/2

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Vi - The Lightning Thief 8/1 ***

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (1)
Cathy - 8/9 *****

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Yz - Shiver 8/21 ****

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
Joann - The Forest of Hands and Teeth 8/3

Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

Possession by Elana Johnson

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

[taita]

There are a couple of books on this list that I want to check out. It's hard to choose! For now, I'm going to pick Twilight. I want to see what the hype's about.

[Fran, Moderator]

taita, I loved Twilight- give it a try!

I'm thinking about Nevermore, I've never heard of it, but reviews look really good.

[Joann]

I'm going to read The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan for The Dark and Hollow Places

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going for Stiefvater's Shiver for Linger.

[Vi]

Ooh, I'm torn between Nevermore, Starcrossed. I'll probably be starting the Percy Jackson series anyway. Hmmm, confused.

[Kim]

I am going to read Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini. I started it on audio, but then lost my place so I think I will pick it back up again in book format.

[Cheryl]

I am going to try Starcrossed and if I have time Nevermore.

[Megan L]

Finished Nevermore on 8/2. I liked this book although it was a little confusing. Good YA series. I have put the other books on my TBR shelf!

[Joann]

I finished reading The Forest of Hands and Teeth for The Dark and Hollow Places on 08.03.11. I was surprised at how much I liked this book - it was very chilling in several places. I rated it 4 stars.

[Cathy]

I read The Art of Racing in the Rainand I LOVED it! It is totally different from my usual genre but a friend recommended it and I'm glad she did.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished Shiver (for Linger) yesterday. It started slow for me, but it picked up a bit at the end. I will see about getting the next book just to see what happen next.

[Vi]

Oh yeah, I read The Lightning Thief on Aug 1 - Three stars. Felt more like a juvenile book but I'm interested to continue.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List Challenge #44

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

Based on Kelley Creagh's Nevermore and Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain, here is our new list:

Duration: August 30 - September 27, 2011

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson (1)
Suzanne - 9/20

Entwined by Heather Dixon

All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (1)
Joyce - 9/1 ****1/2

The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

The Passage by Justin Cronin

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Those Who Save Us by Jenna Bloom

The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (2)
Fran -9/14 *****
Ananda - 9/27 ***

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That Matches Your Personality by Stanley Cohen