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I loved Hourglass Bethany. I've read Current (River of Time) and Vanish (Firelight), now onto The Scorch Trials. It's so awesome I even dreamt I was in it last night. ;)
Almost done with
and liking it much better than the last one. Next I'm gonna start
which I'm super excited about.
About halfway through
. I'm really enjoying it. Kind of a mix of sci-fi and dystopian.I just got
; very excited to start it!
I'm still reading
but am 50% through with it. Next I'm going to read
and then the sequel
. I've already got them lined up on my "current reading list" on my Aldiko book shelf on my ereader all ready to go. ^_^
I'm currently reading Gods Behaving Badly. It's hilarious! But I'm hoping to get onto one these next - 500 Followers Book Giveaway plus 2 SIGNED copies! Enter here http://ficbookreviews.blogspot.com/20... Its International @laineficbookrev
I'm on book two of the Chaos Walking series...
This series is soooooo good!! Recommending it to anyone who enjoys dystopian novels.
ended up being pretty good. It's a Dystopian and I liked the concept but it seemed like she got some inspiration from Gossip Girl.
Just finished
. It was way better than what I was expecting. So, so good. I'm definitely recommending it to everyone.
I just finished
, it's a pretty scary book. The world runs out of oil and everything goes downhill, you almost don't realize how many things depend on it.
Just finished
. I don't want to say much about it because I went into it being pretty clueless and I think thats the best way with this book. But, I highly recommend it. Starting
and
Just finished
and for all of you who are thinking, 'well, I am number four wasn't that great. I don't think I'll bother with the sequel'...THINK AGAIN! This book was way better than the first..in my opinion ;)Also picked up from the library...
Bethany wrote: "Just finished
and for all of you who are thinking, 'well, I am number four wasn't that great. I don't think I'll bother with the sequel'...THINK AGAIN! This boo..."I just picked up
at the library today and I need to find a way to get ahold of
, you'll have to say how it is!
I am reading Fire by Kristin Cashore...like it so far, although liked Graceling a little bit more. Oryx and Crake is on my to-read list, recently read The Handmaid's Tale and really liked it.
Julie wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Just finished
and for all of you who are thinking, 'well, I am number four wasn't that great. I don't think I'll bother with the sequel'...THINK..."I will definitely let you know how The Eleventh Plague is. I think you'll really like The Power of Six...I loved it!
I've started
. I really loved Nightshade when I read it, but I found that it hasn't really stuck with me and I had to go read some reviews on it to refresh my memory of the plotline. But so far Wolfsbane is good. I like the premise and where the story seems to be going. I hope it gets better further in. And, also, I hope the love triangle dissolves because...I REALLY HATE LOVE TRIANGLES. I admit that this one isn't THAT bad. But, still...can ya just pick a guy already?!?!
"The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion. " It's banned book month, so you should go read a book that's been banned. Let me know which you choose.Right now I'm reading
and I'm really liking it so far. For my banned book I would like to read
or
, but I have so many things to read this month I don't know if I'll have time.
Anybody read this yet?
It's been getting great reviews, but I'm a little curious to how much action is in it.
Chris wrote: "Anybody read this yet? 
It's been getting great reviews, but I'm a little curious to how much action is in it."
I haven't, but I definitely want to. It sounds awesome. If you read it, let us know!
Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and
. Otherwise, I've got a ton in my "to read" pile right now. I just finished
, and I have
and
checked out from the library right now. I have
waiting for me at the library, too! I also have A Clash of Kings, but as long as I get to it before the new season of Game of Thrones, I'll be happy.I can't decide if I want to "drop everything" for
(I know there's bound to be holds on it from the library, so I know I won't be able to renew it, and i'd hate to hold up the line) or if I want to at least get through
to have that series as tied up as I can before moving to something new. Can. Not. Decide!edited: I found this list of books most often banned from 2000-2009 http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy... if anyone is interested. I'm not finding where it is "officially" banned books month (I keep seeing that Banned Books week ended yesterday), but who casre!?! Read a banned book!
Finished
. Enjoyed it a lot, although I can't believe the author did that to us, the readers, on the last chapter!Starting
and
. Been reading a good bit of zombie books lately. Maybe my mind is subconsciously getting pumped for The Walking Dead season 2 to start this month.
Teoe wrote: "Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and
. Otherwise, I've got a to..."I'm glad that you've found a list of banned books and are continuing the trend. I found a lot of articles about banned book week too. I think that nationwide it's just one week, but depending on where you live they continue it throughout the month. That's how I interpret it anyway. I'll definitely reconsider my reading selections since I'm in the same situation. I've read them both already but it's been awhile, but now I'm thinking I want to read a new banned book(not a classic).
TMI/ID books are amazing! How are you liking them so far?
Teoe wrote: "Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and
. Otherwise, I've got a to..."Blood and Chocolate, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes,The Giver, and A Wrinkle in Time are all good books that aren't classics. The Giver and A Wrinkle in Time are possibly classics, but The Giver is excellent.
Julie wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Just finished
and for all of you who are thinking, 'well, I am number four wasn't that great. I don't think I'll bother with the sequel'...THINK..."I finished
and I gave it 3 stars. It was pretty good, but it definitely didn't knock my socks off. It had really good parts, but overall it was just ok. You can't do half stars, but if you could I'd probably give it 3 and a half.
I've started
I was super excited about this book, but I'm nervous now that I've started it. I'm not far enough in to determine whether the plot is good, but the lack of quotation marks is really annoying, in my opinion. And I'm none too fond of the backwoods hillbilly spelling either. Hopefully it all gets more tolerable.
I also picked up
and
Thanks Bethany, I think I will wait a bit and hope a library gets it.I really liked
, much better than I Am Number Four!Started
today, I haven't gotten very far.
Julie wrote: "Thanks Bethany, I think I will wait a bit and hope a library gets it.I really liked
, much better than I Am Number Four!Started [bookcover:Wolfsbane|7263429..."
Yeah, power of six was waaaay better! I think you'll like Wolfsbane too. I'm not sure that I liked it as well as Nightshade, but it wasn't bad by any means...I really enjoyed getting to know the Searchers.
Amber wrote: "Teoe wrote: "Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and
. Otherwise, ..."I'm loving TMI! I haven't started ID yet. I'm actually taking a TMI break and reading "Son of Neptune". I know I won't be able to renew it from the library, and there's a pretty big list of poeple waiting for it, so I figured I'd get to it first. I'm going to try to get to a banned book after I get through these!
Teoe wrote: "Amber wrote: "Teoe wrote: "Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and [bookcover:Speak|439288..."That's awesome you're responding to and seeking out a banned book. I really hope you continue to enjoy TMI, they're definitely my favorite books. I have yet to read any of Rick Riordan's series. I heard that they're good, I just haven't gotten around to them yet. I'm slowly acquiring the first series; just purchasing whichever one I happen to find when I go bookshopping.
Teoe wrote: "Amber wrote: "Teoe wrote: "Amber, where can I find a list of more recently banned books? I'm not really interested in reading a "classic", and I've read all the HP books and [bookcover:Speak|439288..."I am a huge fan of TMI. But, I love Percy Jackson as well and I totally get you putting TMI aside for Son of Neptune...I am dying to read that book!
Have any of you read
?I just got it from the library and I had it marked as a maybe-read, but I am so glad that I actually gave it a shot. I think it may be one of my new favorites. REALLY good book!
I´m reading
. 61% done, yay! Gave up on
. I want to start it over in a future, but I have to say the writing didn´t grabbed me :/ Anyways, I´m enjoying Everlost so far. Allie is such a strong girl.
Chels wrote: "I´m reading
. 61% done, yay! Gave up on
. I want to start it over in a future, but I have to say the writing didn´t grabbed me :/ Anyways, I´m e..."
The Everlost series is really good! If you like it, you should read some of the other stuff by Neal Shusterman. He is one of my favorite authors.
You should definitely give wake another try in the future. I really enjoyed that series ;)
I'm reading City of Fallen Angels. I feel that I'm the last to read it, but hey, I just stumbled upon it. I just finished Divergent last night and loved it.
I read the first couple chapters of
. And it was really good. It's only 7.99 on the nook. You guys should check it out.
Bethany wrote: "Just finished 
AaaaaaMazing!"
I am also currently reading City of Fallen Angels. I actually discovered the series after joining this group!
Bethany wrote: "Chels wrote: "I´m reading
. 61% done, yay! Gave up on
. I want to start it over in a future, but I have to say the writing didn´t grabbed me :/ ..."
My bad. I didn´t read that comment until now, sorry :(
Yes. I want to read Unwind and Midnighters *_* I needed something like that. His writing is amazing :)
The problem I had with Wake was definitely the author´s style and the main character, but I´ll read it again ^^
Julie wrote: "Just finished
, I highly recommend it."Arg! I wanna reaaaaad that! well, I just might have to buy it now that I know it comes highly recommended ;) Thanks Julie!
I just finished
It was really good and surprisingly hard to put down. I read it in a couple of hours. Really good contemporary fiction. And Stephanie Perkins is a very funny author...I LOL'd a lot.
I'm also just about through
and I'm so happy that I didn't give up on it cause it REALLY good. This will make an awesome movie!!
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