Random Book List #339 (ends June 11) Showing 351-400 of 1,002

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'll be reading Taken by Midnight for Midnight Awakening.

[Elizabeth]

Just got the okay on another thread to start participating even though it is my first day on Goodreads. I will be reading . Also, I noticed a lot of these books are not the first in the series. Can we still participate if we choose to read the first in the series, even if it is not the listed book?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "Just got the okay on another thread to start participating even though it is my first day on Goodreads. I will be reading . Also, I noticed a lot of these books are ..."

Welcome to the group, Elizabeth. Feel free to participate in any of the challenges. : )

Yes, you can read another book within the same series for any of the list books.

[Karina]

I read Pleasures of a Dark Prince for Dark Desires After Dark. I rated 3 stars but it was more like 3.5 stars. Enjoyable read but not my favorite book of the series. But I'm looking foward to the next one.

[Kim]

I am going to read A Beautiful Dark.

[[deleted user]]

I read The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa and finished it today 6/14/2012 , giving it ****. I've been actually putting this book off for weeks now and don't know, since I knew I'll like it. I finally pushed myself to read it and I really really liked it. Loving this dystopian world with vampires that Kagawa created.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished Taken by Midnight for Midnight Awakening. Another solid pairing for the Midnight Breeds series. 4 stars.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Midnight Awakening - 4 stars - 23 Jun 12

Really enjoyed this one. I'm pleasantly surprised on how much I'm still liking this series so far, since vampires aren't my preferred supernatural creature. I liked the mythology she created for her vampires and I like how the overall story arc is moving along.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #84

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

Based on Rae Carson's The Girl of Fire and Thorns and Gena Sho..."

I read Fallen by Lauren Kate and it was pretty bad. The intro of the book revealed the plot of the whole story, so when the main character got to the big "Revelation" the reader already knew it. Dumb. **

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #89

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

Based on Lara Adrian's Midnight Awakening , here is our new list:

Duration: July 10 - August 7, 2012

Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward (1)
Ty - 8/5

First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (1)
Suzanne - 8/6 *****

Betrayed by P.C. Cast

Going Under by Georgia Cates

White Cat by Holly Black

Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire

Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son's First Son by Anne Lamott

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White (2)
Aleksandra - 7/12 ***
Yvonne - 7/31 ***

Cemetery Girl by David J. Bell

Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks

Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
Yz - Lothaire 7/24 *****

The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide by J.R. Ward

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Ah, well. Looks like I'll be skipping this week. I read Discount Armageddon earlier this year. Fun book. :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read for .

[[deleted user]]

I read Paranormalcy by Kiersten White and finished it on [7/12/2012], giving it 3 stars. I enjoyed the story, it was likable, the characters as well. However it didn't really impress me all that much. :P

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Aleksandra wrote: "I read Paranormalcy by Kiersten White and finished it on [7/12/2012], giving it 3 stars. I enjoyed the story, it was likable, the characters as well. However it didn't really impress me all that mu..."

I felt the same way about it, too. I wouldn't mind trying something else from this author -- other than this series, of course

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I just finished listening to Lothaire, and I really enjoyed it, especially Cole's trademark black humor. Only she can turn a crazy, homicidal vampire into some kind of dark hero. I give the book 5 stars.

[Yvonne]

Aleksandra wrote: "I read Paranormalcy by Kiersten White and finished it on [7/12/2012], giving it 3 stars. I enjoyed the story, it was likable, the characters as well. However it didn't really impress me all that much"

I'm right there with you - finished it last night and gave it 3 stars. Paranormalcy has an interesting story and characters, but it doesn't make me want to read the next part in the series. But definitely one of the better YA paranormal romance stories out there

[Ty]

read . It's been years (like 5) since I've left the bdb world, but it's good to be back. Definitely confusing at some points, considering the break I took, but I'm glad V got his HEA-ish. I say "ish" because I pulled a wtf with Jane's new... predicament.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #89

First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
Rating: *****
Read: 8/4/2012

This book was really cute! It was set in the same world as Cat and Bones but talked about her best friend Denise. I think I missed part of Denise's story because I've only read the first 2 books of Cat and Bones but I didn't feel like I missed anything. Very cute, will definately read the next one!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #94

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

Based on Paranormalcy by Kiersten White , here is our new list:

Duration: August 14 - September 11, 2012

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (1)
Yvonne - 9/10 ****

Bear Meets Girl by Shelley Laurenston
Dragana - The Mane Event 8/28 ****

The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

Marked by P.C. Cast

The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig
Christina (AKA Babbling) - The Secret History of the Pink Carnation 9/3 ****

Divergent by Veronica Roth (1)
Suzanne - 9/11

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Drink Deep by Chloe Neill

Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Ty - Half-Blood 8/13

Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull

Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Nevermore by Kelley Creagh

[Yvonne]

I'll read for this one

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

I'll being reading The Secret History of the Pink Carnation for The Garden Intrigue

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm reading for .

[Makenzie]

I'll be reading . I'd like to try as well. We'll see how much time I have.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Makenzie wrote: "I'll be reading . I'd like to try as well. We'll see how much time I have."

I recommend Vampire Academy over Marked.

[Dragana]

I'm going to read for 'Rise of the Evening Star' by Brandon Mull.

[Makenzie]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Makenzie wrote: "I'll be reading . I'd like to try as well. We'll see how much time I have."

I recommend Vampire Academy over Marked."

Thanks for the recommendation. As I have both, I shall switch the order then. :)

[Dragana]

I again changed my mind and read a different book than I announced. o:)
The Mane Event for 'Bear Meets Girl' by Shelley Laurenston ☆☆☆☆
It was nice , for those who like pnr books about shape-shifters (like Breeds series) you can give this a try. :)

[Kim]

I am going to read The Fault in Our Stars.

[Ty]

Read for Pure on 8/19
really liked this. Many readers have complained that this was too much like the Vampire Academy books, but having not read those, this take on the Greek myths was fresh to me. Will definitely read the sequel.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (instead of The Garden Intrigue) - 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 stars) - 3 Sep 12 -- I've had this book in my TBR for quiet some time. I liked the concept of the book and almost all the characters. The one I had the hardest time with was Amy, the main character of historical portions of the book. Thankfully, she's not the heroine of the next book. I did like Eloise, the main character of the contemporary portion of the book. I plan to continue this series.

[Yvonne]

*phew* after a bit of a reading marathon over the last few days I finished last night. 4 stars for a wonderful and heartbreaking story

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #94

I finished reading and really enjoyed it! It's like the Hunger Games meet the sorting hat from Harry Potter :) *****

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #99

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

Based on The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Divergent by Veronica Roth , here is our new list:

Duration: September 18 - October 16, 2012

Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (2)
Kim L - Obsidian 9/30 ***1/2
Ty - Obsidian 10/1 ****
Ty - 10/2 ***1/2
Fran - 10/15 ***1/2

Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (2)
Fran - 10/4 ***
Vi - 10/3 ***

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper (1)
Suzanne - 10/15 ****

Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard

The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (1)
Irina - 10/8 *****

Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

Plague by Michael Grant

The Flame Alphabet by Ben Marcus

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

Enclave by Ann Aguirre

Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (2)
Carrie - 10/15 ****
Christina (AKA Babbling)- Inside Out 9/30 *****
Barbara ★ - 10/12 *****

[Fran, Moderator]

This is a great list! If anyone is interested, I really loved both and , both great reads.

I will probably read Onyx but there is so much buzz about Kristen Ashley lately I may try Mystery Man.

I recently read Rock Chick and although I thought it was cute, it needed serious editing. Too long and repetative and so many typos.

[Dragana]

I am not sure what to read... As Fran said, there are so many great choices, I think I am going to sleep on this one. :)

[Yvonne]

not sure yet what to read from this list

[Vi]

Fran, if you are going down the Ashley road, do you want to buddy read? I'm on the fence about this book.

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi,
If I read that one I would love to buddy read it with you. Would a week or so from now work for you?

[Vi]

Yes, it would work well for me.

[Kim]

I think I am going to go with Obsidian for Onyx. Has anyone read this one?

[Fran, Moderator]

Kim,

I loved Obsidian! I hope you like it if you choose that one- really good :)

[Kim]

Fran wrote: "Kim,

I loved Obsidian! I hope you like it if you choose that one- really good :)"

Good!!! That's the one I pick then. :)

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

I'll be reading Inside Out instead of Outside In

On a side note -- nearly 100 lists! Anything special for list 100?? :D

[Ren Puspita]

I'll read for ,
BTW, I read the translated version, Hope its okay :)

[Irina]

I'll be reading for this challenge.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Christina (AKA Babbling) wrote: "I'll be reading Inside Out instead of Outside In

On a side note -- nearly 100 lists! Anything special for list 100?? :D"

Nothing special for list 100. : )

However all books are back in the pool by List 101.

Remember, a book can only appear in one of the lists once.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Ren wrote: "I'll read for ,
BTW, I read the translated version, Hope its okay :)"

Translated version is fine.

[Ty]

Kim L wrote: "I think I am going to go with Obsidian for Onyx. Has anyone read this one?"

Me too! Her half-blood books are great reading too.

[Dragana]

I'm going to try to read . I remember it was on January Movers & Shakers list, so I hope it is good.

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Yes, it would work well for me."


Great- around Oct 1st ok?