Currently reading a book with an action heroine?

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Cool! Hope you like it!

[Werner]

Over the weekend, I finally started on the second volume of the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire. I've had it on my agenda to finish the series ever since reading the first one earlier this year. Since the BC library has the first book, I felt we ought to get the other two as well; and we finally added this one to the collection last week!

The Hit sounds intriguing (no pun intended :-) ). But since I usually favor reading a series in order, I'm guessing that if I ever read that book, I should first read The Innocent.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

They're both pretty good Werner. They're not among my favorites but I did/do like them.

[Werner]

Well, given that my to-read shelf now has 318 books on it (I seem to add them faster than I can read them!), I don't plan on officially adding either of these anytime soon. But they ARE on my radar. :-)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

The second is more accurately in the "action heroine" mode. The first has a young woman and a female FBI agent involved in the action but the second has more of a female co-protagonist.

[Werner]

Yes, Mike, I'd picked up on that distinction between the two books earlier. That's okay; an action heroine, if she's a decent person that I can respect, is always a plus for me in a book, but that's not the only motif or the only kind of heroine I can appreciate. I admire a lot of fictional ladies who probably wouldn't know how to load a gun, let alone shoot one (as long as they aren't portrayed as whiny, shallow and self-absorbed milksops!); and I'm a fan of action heroes, too. :-)

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

I finished Sealed with a Curse on Friday and it's definitely a good pick for readers who enjoy a very tough, action heroine. Celia has a very interesting set of abilities. Celia and her sisters kick some serious butt. They all have different powers and they fight as a team against some very nasty bad guys. It's a good mix of the more chicklit-type UF and the action-oriented UF books. Lots of humor, but very intense action scenes as well. I enjoyed it.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Long Meg from Love Disguised qualifies as an action heroine. She isn't afraid to take on a bully and put him into place. She has a soft spot for women and children. I liked her more than young William Shakespeare in the book.

[Kevis]

I recently finished reading Boreal and John Grey. One of the better books featuring an action heroine I've read in quite some time. I truly appreciated that the heroine never came off as invincible or a know-it-all. She has to work her way (sometimes with a foot to the face) through her problems. Definitely a winner.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

I finally read Elektra: Assassin. It was pretty good, but I didn't like some aspects of it. I'm glad I read it though.

Also read The Storm Witch, which has a great action heroine--both cerebral and a formidable warror.

[Werner]

Having been fortunate enough to get in on our own Karin Kaufman's giveaway of free e-copies of her new series opener, All Souls: A Gatehouse Thriller, I'm avidly reading that now. (I'd originally intended to wait for the print edition, but she was kind enough to send it to me in a printable e-version --thanks, Karin!)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

My daughter got me a Kindle for Father's Day (she said she was tired of hearing me say, "crap that book's only available in E-book form). I haven't purchased anything for it yet but have two picked out. This will probably make 3, thanks Werner.

[Charles]

I only read one of the Sharpe's books. Liked it OK but haven't had the urge to go back for more.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "My daughter got me a Kindle for Father's Day (she said she was tired of hearing me say, "crap that book's only available in E-book form). I haven't purchased anything for it yet but have two picked..."

Congrats on the new Kindle, Mike. A lot of books are free, so you may not even have to buy that many.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm trying not to get caught in that..."so many books" thing again. My daughter and a friend of mine have already told me about downloading more than they can get to, LOL. I've downloaded 2 so far a $3.99 and a $.99. I couldn't get All Souls: A Gatehouse Thriller to come up, so I'll try again later.

[Werner]

Mike, I don't know whether Karin's giveaway is still active. The offer was for the first 10 people who asked to review the book --I'm not sure what number I was, or how many folks claimed a copy after I did. :-( (The list price is only $3.99, though.) When I checked Amazon just now, I used the search terms "all souls kaufman" in books, and it came up for me immediately.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I wasn't trying for a give away. Amazon shows it for $3.99 but for some reason my Kindle can't find the title. I was going to buy it. Like I said, I'll try it again later.

[Werner]

Good luck with that later on, Mike! (I just have the Kindle PC app, so I have no clue how to bring things up on the handheld device. :-( )

[Mike (the Paladin)]

It's a wireless connection. I downloaded 2 books but for some reason when I put in the title of this one the Kindle couldn't find it.

[Jim]

I just read Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1), the first 5 pieces of what promises to be a huge story. Wouldn't be surprised to see it made into a video game. I gave it 4 stars.

Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Werner]

Mike, I don't know if this helps (and I may be just showing my ignorance!), but when I try to get anything for my Kindle app, I go directly to Amazon's site and bring up the item. Then I click on the steps there for adding it to my "cart" and sending it to my PC (for freebies, there's just one click). Of course, I'm not sure my Kindle app even has a search function, so it might be much different from your Kindle.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

If I do that I'd have to send it to myself as a gift or something. My Kindle connects directly to my Amazon account. You find the book and simply download it to the device.

[Werner]

That is different, then! When it comes to modern high technology, I learn something new every day. :-)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

My daughter taught me...I'm technologically challenged.

[Krisi]

Is it okay to put a link in the thread? If not, I can delete this. But here's the link to Karin's All Souls on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Souls-Gateh...

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I found it on Amazon on my computer. It's just that my Kindle kept not finding it for some reason. Like I said, I may try the search again later.

[Krisi]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I found it on Amazon on my computer. It's just that my Kindle kept not finding it for some reason. Like I said, I may try the search again later."

Sorry for the misunderstanding, Mike. I usually just order directly from Amazon from the Buy Now link and have them download it to my Kindle, so I thought the link to the Amazon page might help. I actually don't even know how to order directly from the Kindle. I'm pretty technologically challenged myself. :-)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I didn't know but as noted my daughter got the Kindle for me for father's day and then helped me set it up. The Kindle picks up our wireless signal and accesses my Amazon account. Then you can browse or type in a book title or an author. I had downloaded two books already and then typed in the title of this one and kept getting the "can't find anything that matches" message. I put in the author and got the same. So, I figured I try again later.

[Krisi]

I'll have to try that for my next Kindle order and see how I do. I wonder if it could be that it takes Amazon some time after a new release to include books in the Kindle store that can be accessed directly from the Kindle? Or maybe not and it's just some other kind of technical glitch. Good luck with your second attempt.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

No idea. I'm actually trying not to fall into the trap my daughter and a lot of friends have in that they now have several thousand Kindle books, LOL. I'm reading one now, have another waiting. If I'm still interested I'll try again when I've read these.

[Werner]

Krisi wrote: "Is it okay to put a link in the thread?" Yes, Krisi, it's always okay to include a link or links when you post! (As long as it isn't a link to a porn site. :-) )

[Krisi]

Thanks, Werner, and no worries there on your in parentheses! :-)

[Werner]

No worries, Krisi --I just couldn't resist teasing you. :-)

[Krisi]

I knew you were teasing, Werner. I just thought it was ironic, considering what I'm working on now, and you know how I appreciate irony. :-)

[Werner]

I hear ya, Krisi!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I still considering making a joke about Werner's "no porn prohibition"....

[Krisi]

You have my blessing, Mike, if that counts for anything. I'm all for making fun of porn. ;-)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

The problem is there's always someone who doesn't know you're making fun....You'll also notice I typed "I" instead of I'm" above. The typo gremlin strikes again.

[Krisi]

That's true, Mike - there is always the difficulty of misinterpretation that even the cute emoticon can't remedy.

No worries on the typo. I've got the same gremlin in my computer and I frequently miss his work even after several re-reads. :-)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Same problem. Part of it comes from being your own proof reader...you know what it's supposed to say so that's what you see.

Also my daughter got me the keyboard I'm using as a gift and most of the letters are already worn off. For a self-taught typist that can be a challenge.

:) <"cute emoticon"

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Started by Dee Ann Waite and it is very good. Well written characters, interesting premise, plot well done so far, lots of good action...just really enjoying it.

[Jim]

I just finished Satori by Don Winslow, a sequel to Shibumi by Trevanian. It explains much about Nicholas Hel, the cynical assassin & how he was formed. Surprisingly good. I gave it 4 stars. My review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

While Hel was the primary focus of the novel, his love interest was an amazing woman. Can't say more without a spoiler, but she takes passive-aggressive to new levels.

[Werner]

When my wife and I spend time visiting family in the Harrisonburg, VA area, as we did for the last few days, I typically hang out in the excellent public library there while Barb is on shopping expeditions with her sister or a sister-in-law. (Alas, their preferred venues for shopping usually don't include bookstores!) In the past, I've always chosen to read short story anthologies on these occasions, rather than novels; but this time I made an exception, since I discovered that the library has The Informationist, a book I've been really curious about. I read a good bit of it on this visit, and expect to finish it when we come up again next summer.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

I'm glad you were able to get a copy of The Informationist, Werner. Can't wait to read your review.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

While One Rough Man: A Pike Logan Thriller - Book 1's primary protagonist is a man, the secondary character of Jennifer is quite an action heroine in the making. She added tremendously to the dynamic of the book.

[Werner]

I'll post a link to my review of The Informationist in this group when I finish reading it, Danielle (though that won't be until next summer, unfortunately :-( ). BTW, I liked your review --it was one that helped pique my interest!

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Thanks Werner. It was an interesting book. I will continue the series at some point.

[Werner]

Even though I'm not very far into the book, I can tell that the title character of my Goodreads friend Leann Neale Reilly's latest novel, The Last Stratiote, definitely fits this bill! I'm reading an advance review copy, which LeAnn (knowing my tastes in fiction) generously gifted me with.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I just finish a YA book that's pretty good. I suspect teenaged girls will like it best as for the firs quarter of the book I almost gave up several times as it's a bit young and so on. But once it got started in the "plot" it was okay.

Touch of Frost

[Charles]

Marc wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "By the way...just a side note. Gene Roddenberry once said he originally pictured Star Trek as Horatio Hornblower in space."

I thought he said it was Wagon Train in space."

I think it might have been Shatner that made the connection with Hornblower and Kirk. Not sure