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What are you reading AND what do you think?
I jsut finished
It was interesting and not what Iexpected. Iloved the writing in second person!
Kim L wrote: "Wow, LOL! Maybe I should stay away from this one. I read The Passage and my husband just finished The Twelve. He liked it, but he said he thought I might not. "I really loved The Passage too, so I had high expectations for this one. But he changes characters literally every 2 pages. It was so hard to keep track of. And the religious undertones weren't even undertones anymore, they were religious billboards. I'll be working on my review for it tonight I think, vent a little of the rage :)
Just finished
and I'm only going to say that the ending let me muttering all the bad words I know (aka cussing), in both English and PortugueseI'm too upset to even pick
next. Which is not that bad since it's 11:35 PM, besides...I've learned the hard way that is better to let the brain process a book that doesn't end well before continue with the series...
I finished
by Diane Chamberlain yesterday morning. The Good Father is a gripping, touching and thought-provoking read. The three main characters are Travis, Robin and Erin and each of the chapters in the novel is narrated by one of these characters. Some of the chapters do jump from the present to the past but I thought the story was still easy to follow. Some parts of the story were very unrealistic and far-fetched and the ending of the novel was a bit of a letdown as I thought it was very predictable. It really seemed like the author had rushed out an ending just to make a deadline. I gave this one 3 stars. My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm about to start
by Sanjay Gupta. I heard this novel is going to be turned into a TV series similar to ER. It sounded like a TV show I'm be interested in watching so I decided to read the book.
*sighs* I'm currently reading
for a challenge (the requirement is one novella) and to be honest, I hate it. Within the first few pages the heroine already had an orgasm from dry-humping and kissing a STRANGER (seriously, she's known him all of 2 mins) against a wall and then she proceeded to obsess about how he might think her a whore for having sex with him against the wall and brag to his friend. Babe, seriously. If dry-humping constitutes as sex, I've been having sex since I was 14 with the neighborhood boy on his couch.I'm definitely going to have to start an awesome book tomorrow to balance out the suck.
I am working on
, and so far I really like it. I am not totally enthralled with the plot yet, but I am enjoying it. I loved the first book so I look forward to seeing where it's going.
Taylor wrote: "im reading 
it's kinda eh and i'm struggling."I've tried on many occasions to read that one also so I know how you feel. My friends love that book! I couldn't even get past the third chapter.
I'm reading The Vault by Jettie Necole. I'm about a quarter of the way in and most of what I've read has been set up, but it's showing a lot of promise. I'm excited to see how things turn out in the end because they don't look so hot right now. Let's just say semi-forced impregnation at 20 is not my idea of a good time. =p
The Vault
The Vault
Tia wrote: "I'm reading The Vault by Jettie Necole. I'm about a quarter of the way in and most of what I've read has been set up, but it's showing a lot of promise. I'm excited to see how things turn out in th..."This book sounds interesting, let me know how you end up liking it.
Stefani wrote: "I am working on , and so far I really like it. I am not totally enthralled with the plot yet, but I am enjoying it. I loved the first book so I look forward to ..."I just started that one as well. Still working on Feed and The Diviners, too.
I finished reading a book I last read twenty years ago, “Watchers” by Dean Koontz. I believe my intense love for animals began after I first read that book. A movie was made from the book, but the movie was so different, I didn’t care for it at all.I also read, "A Miracle For Charlie", by Carolann Hays...it's a short story, and I loved it. I am following her very closely, and have read everything she has written so far. I can't wait for her next book.
Oh, Suzy! I loved Watchers! The book, anyway. Yes, that movie didn't capture the feel and mood of the book.
I'm about 2/3 through The Four Ms. Bradwells: A Novel which I'm both enjoying yet feel like I'm slogging through.Finished Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet and Not Quite Dead Enough earlier this week. Enjoyed both.
Sashana wrote: "I'm reading 
and I'm really enjoying it. There has been so many surprise so far and I'm not even in the middle yet. I think I'll start [bookcover:It's Not Summer W..."
The Vampire Academy series are really good. I have read all 6 books. If you don't know yet, the series Bloodlines is a spin-off series of Vampire Academy.
and I'm really enjoying it. There has been so many surprise so far and I'm not even in the middle yet. I think I'll start [bookcover:It's Not Summer W..."The Vampire Academy series are really good. I have read all 6 books. If you don't know yet, the series Bloodlines is a spin-off series of Vampire Academy.
I just started The Paradise War. I got it for 50 cents at a thrift store and it sounded good. My kind of book. I hope it ends up to be a really good book.
Nancy wrote: "The Vampire Academy series are really good. I have read all 6 books. If you don't know yet, the series Bloodlines is a spin-off series of Vampire Academy"I've tried Bloodlines and I don't think it comes close to VA at all.
Laura wrote: "Tia wrote: "I'm reading The Vault by Jettie Necole. I'm about a quarter of the way in and most of what I've read has been set up, but it's showing a lot of promise. I'm excited to see how things tu..."
Hey Laura. I finished The Vault yesterday and it ended up being worth my while. It was a bit predictable at times and the ending left me a little disappointed, but I can't explain why without giving something away. To be fair though, it was more of a personal issue as opposed to something the author did wrong. There were also quite a few errors on a technical level (using "except" instead of "accept," etc.), but those didn't bother me enough to stop reading and I realize that it wasn't the author's fault either. I know editors don't come cheap, so I can't blame her for skipping the copy editing. =p
To sum it up, I'd recommend it, especially because of the short read time. It only took me about half a day to get through it.
Hey Laura. I finished The Vault yesterday and it ended up being worth my while. It was a bit predictable at times and the ending left me a little disappointed, but I can't explain why without giving something away. To be fair though, it was more of a personal issue as opposed to something the author did wrong. There were also quite a few errors on a technical level (using "except" instead of "accept," etc.), but those didn't bother me enough to stop reading and I realize that it wasn't the author's fault either. I know editors don't come cheap, so I can't blame her for skipping the copy editing. =p
To sum it up, I'd recommend it, especially because of the short read time. It only took me about half a day to get through it.
Nancy wrote: "I just started The Paradise War. I got it for 50 cents at a thrift store and it sounded good. My kind of book. I hope it ends up to be a really good book."My Dad LOVES Stephen Lawhead. The Song of Albion is one of his favorite series.
Sashana wrote: "Nancy wrote: "The Vampire Academy series are really good. I have read all 6 books. If you don't know yet, the series Bloodlines is a spin-off series of Vampire Academy"
I've tried Bloodlines and I..."
I've tried it as well. I've tried it 3 times and those 3 times, I still couldn't get it into it.
I've tried Bloodlines and I..."
I've tried it as well. I've tried it 3 times and those 3 times, I still couldn't get it into it.
Mary wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I just started The Paradise War. I got it for 50 cents at a thrift store and it sounded good. My kind of book. I hope it ends up to be a really good book."
My Dad LOVES Stephen Lawhe..."
So far, it's pretty good.
My Dad LOVES Stephen Lawhe..."
So far, it's pretty good.
Tia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tia wrote: "I'm reading The Vault by Jettie Necole. I'm about a quarter of the way in and most of what I've read has been set up, but it's showing a lot of promise. I'm excited to see..."I think I will give it a go once I have narrowed down my TBR list for January and Febuary. Thanks for the info!
Finished The Diviners and it blew me away. Read it, people! Getting close to finishing Feed. Crazy stuff is happening and it's awesomesauce. LOVE the narrator for this one.
Mary wrote: "Finished The Diviners and it blew me away. Read it, people! Getting close to finishing Feed. Crazy stuff is happening and it's awesomesauce. LOVE the narrator for this one."
I loved Feed Mary, and Deadline is just as good. I think you will love it too.
Im reading Breathe by Sarah Crossan. Im about halfway through and really enjoying it, despite the heavy SAVE THE PLANET message.
I finished
by Sanjay Gupta yesterday morning. I really enjoyed this novel. It is actually very similar to ER. At times during reading this book, I did feel like I was reading an ER script just with different characters! The plot was interesting, gripping, well-developed and well-written. The medical lingo was easy to understand.The characters were interesting, vivid and well-developed. My only gripe about this novel was that I would have liked to learn more about what happened to the characters at the end of the novel. My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm a few chapters into
by Liane Moriarty. Great book so far!
Free from Jan 2-6th..an author I have been following; Carolann Hays, and I love her books..here's her latest, The Companion.http://www.amazon.com/The-Companion
I'm reading Stolen for this group (I started a bit early because I couldn't wait any longer and I'm loving it
I've finished reading
by Liane Moriarty. I really loved this novel! The plot was very intriguing, compelling and well-written with an interesting and unique premise. I loved the author's writing style. The story was very funny and some parts were quite touching and made me want to cry. The characters were all well-developed, vivid and believable. I found it easy to relate to Alice and the other characters. I was unable to put this book down for long. I was desperate to find out what was going to happen next! I gave it 5 stars! My full view is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm about to start
by Kate Alcott.
I'm reading
and I love it so far. I can understand why some people find it boring but the descriptions are just really beautifully done!
Yesterday I finished reading
by Kate Alcott. I really enjoyed this novel. It was very hard to put it down. I loved all the historical details about the Titanic and its survivors. I liked this unique take on the Titanic disaster. Not many books about the Titanic sinking feature the aftermath of it and how survivors try to deal with what happened and move on. I gave it 4 stars! My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm also about to finish
by Janet Evanovich and make a start on
by William Peter Blatty.
I just finished
and loved it!Now I'm working my way through
for a reread/buddy read and
which is technically a re-read as well (revised novel). Apparently I like to start my year by re-reading all the books I liked from the year before :-P
I'm reading
and it isn't... bad. It's just not amazing. Or as good as the Vampire Academy books. I don't like Sydney as much as I liked Rose, I definitely don't like Adrian/Sydney as much as I liked Dimitri/Rose and overall they're both (this and Bloodlines) have just been really predictable.
and it isn't... bad. It's just not amazing. Or as good as the Vampire Academy books. I don't like Sydney as much as I liked Rose, I definitely don't like Adrian/Sydney as much as I liked Dimitri/Rose and overall they're both (this and Bloodlines) have just been really predictable.
I just finished reading
by William Peter Blatty. The Exorcist is an engrossing, gripping, disturbing and well-written supernatural tale. I really enjoyed this novel. I thought the author's writing style was excellent. I found it very hard to put this book down for long. I just had to know what happened next even though I've seen the movie half a dozen times! It didn't frighten me to death but it did scare me a good bit! Even though the book is over forty years old, except for a bit of seventies slang here and there, it really isn't dated at all. The Exorcist is one of the best horror novels that I've read in a long time. Even if you've already seen the movie a hundred times I'd recommend reading the novel as it's a lot better than the movie!My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm about to start
by William Landay.
Just finished
. It started off slow but about the 4th or 5th chapter it started picking up and became a page turner.
Just starting
and I hope it is as good as book 1.
. It started off slow but about the 4th or 5th chapter it started picking up and became a page turner.Just starting
and I hope it is as good as book 1.
Just finished
. This book to me was boring to the max hence the 3 star rating I gave it. This second book in the dreamlight trilogy had the same story line as the first book in the series just different names and a different time period. All I can say is I hope the third book in the series is better than the second.
Just started
.
. This book to me was boring to the max hence the 3 star rating I gave it. This second book in the dreamlight trilogy had the same story line as the first book in the series just different names and a different time period. All I can say is I hope the third book in the series is better than the second. Just started
.
Just read the first 6 chapters of
and I can't finish it. I already see where this book is going from reading book 1 and 2.
Just started
.
and I can't finish it. I already see where this book is going from reading book 1 and 2.Just started
.
I've just finished
by William Landay. Defending Jacob is a well-written, disturbing and gripping crime thriller with plenty of twists and turns throughout the novel to keep you interested. I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the very beginning to the end. The reader is kept guessing as to whether Jacob is innocent or guilty until the very end of the novel. Throughout the trial I kept changing my mind about whether Jacob was guilty or not. I thought this was a excellent read so I’m giving it a well-deserved five stars!http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm about to start
by Jamie Ford.
Just finished
. Sky Blue is cettainly a page turner. when I thought I had it all figured out things changed and were shocking in a way. The ending was very unexpected. A must read is Sky Blue!!!!
Just atarted
. Sky Blue is cettainly a page turner. when I thought I had it all figured out things changed and were shocking in a way. The ending was very unexpected. A must read is Sky Blue!!!!Just atarted
Just started
. I was trying to wait until the group read, but I just couldn't let it sit there staring me in the face anymore.
I know what you mean Laura. I think the group read died.
I'm reading
It's amazing. So far.
It's amazing. So far.
I am reading
and I am loving it. It is really good.
and I am loving it. It is really good.
Nancy wrote: "I am reading and I am loving it. It is really good."I have been wanting to read that book. I am glad to hear that someone likes it.
TheButterflyEffect wrote: "I'm reading It's amazing. So far."Love love love that book. Let us know what you think when you finish!
I've finished reading
by Jamie Ford last night. I really loved this book! Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is a beautiful, fascinating, tender and moving story from beginning to end. Like the title suggests, the story is such a bitter-sweet tale, heartbreaking at times and so warm and sweet in others.All the characters were vivid, well-developed and realistic. I really loved the characters of Henry, Keiko and Sheldon, and really cared about what happened to them. I found it really hard to put this novel down and I look forward to reading more from this author! I gave this novel 5 Stars! My full review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm a few chapters into
by John Steinbeck.
Mary wrote: "TheButterflyEffect wrote: "I'm reading It's amazing. So far."
Love love love that book. Let us know what you think when you finish!"
It was so gooood!!
It's amazing. So far."Love love love that book. Let us know what you think when you finish!"
It was so gooood!!
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Wow, LOL! Maybe I should stay away from this one. I read The Passage and my husband just finished The Twelve. He liked it, but he said he thought I might not.