Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
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   Rebecca wrote: "Ive never been able to get into audio books. I just dont enjoy them as much as reading the book myself. I would probably consider them more if I had a long drive each day."
      Rebecca wrote: "Ive never been able to get into audio books. I just dont enjoy them as much as reading the book myself. I would probably consider them more if I had a long drive each day."Well, if you EVER make an exception for an audiobook, and it's a romance audiobook, you should should definitely check out anything by Phil Gigante. You can listen to clips here: http://www.castlibrary.com/narrators/... but I don't think they're the best clips. Definitely good on the ears.
Apparently he was in the Fever audiobooks, too? http://www.karenmoning.com/audio/drmc...
 It must have been the 4th Fever book Peep because I listened to the first 3 on audio and it was just a female narrator. p.s. I love audiobooks!
      It must have been the 4th Fever book Peep because I listened to the first 3 on audio and it was just a female narrator. p.s. I love audiobooks!
     I can't get intoApe House, so I decided to read Wish.
      I can't get intoApe House, so I decided to read Wish.I think I'm burning myself out on reading. This will be my 6th book in under 2 weeks, I think I read too much.
 Sara wrote: "I can't get intoApe House, so I decided to read Wish.
      Sara wrote: "I can't get intoApe House, so I decided to read Wish.I think I'm burning myself out on reading. This will be my 6th book in under 2 weeks, I think I read too much."
While I think there is no such things are reading too much...there is reading yourself into a rut and I've done that before. Usually I try to switch up genres, re-read a favorite or take a little time off and work on knitting or writing instead.
 Cassi- I agree, there is no such thing as reading too much, but I think I might be in a rut, so I'm going to try this book out and see if I can get back into reading again. I don't like reading ruts, they really kill my mood, especially when I want to read but can't find anything that will keep my attention.
      Cassi- I agree, there is no such thing as reading too much, but I think I might be in a rut, so I'm going to try this book out and see if I can get back into reading again. I don't like reading ruts, they really kill my mood, especially when I want to read but can't find anything that will keep my attention.
     I'm reading Rampant and am liking it a lot so far. Who knew killer unicorns would be so interesting?!
      I'm reading Rampant and am liking it a lot so far. Who knew killer unicorns would be so interesting?!
     Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund.
      Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund. 
     Just finished
      Just finished 
   . For all you Jessica Darling fans out there, Sophie totally reminded me of her, but in a paranormal setting.
. For all you Jessica Darling fans out there, Sophie totally reminded me of her, but in a paranormal setting.Think I'll get started on
 tomorrow.
 tomorrow.
     I finished
      I finished 
   . It was good, thought it was really funny.
. It was good, thought it was really funny.Now I can't decide between the following books...
 
   
   
   
     Heather wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund.
      Heather wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund. "
"Thanks! What a pretty cover...these YA books do have some of the prettiest cover art!
 I'm all for The Amulet, Wendy, lalala.
      I'm all for The Amulet, Wendy, lalala.Going to read
 . Big, big book. I'm kind of scared because this story is extremely complicated and the more I try to figure things out, the more headaches I get. @.@ Please someone tell me it's worth reading those 522 pages.
. Big, big book. I'm kind of scared because this story is extremely complicated and the more I try to figure things out, the more headaches I get. @.@ Please someone tell me it's worth reading those 522 pages.
     I went on a little book adventure today and I ended up with 9 new ones :D So excited.
      I went on a little book adventure today and I ended up with 9 new ones :D So excited. Going to start
 and I can't wait. I've heard amazing things and the style seems so cool.
 and I can't wait. I've heard amazing things and the style seems so cool.
     Brandi wrote: "Heather wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund.
      Brandi wrote: "Heather wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heather, can you post the cover or the author for me please? That sounds interesting AND funny.." Sure! It's Diana Peterfreund. "
"Th..."
I know huh?!
 Right now I'm reading
      Right now I'm reading 
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. I am on a huge YA kick right now. I have both
 
   waiting for me at the library.
 waiting for me at the library.
     Wendy wrote: "I finished
      Wendy wrote: "I finished  . It was good, thought it was really funny.
. It was good, thought it was really funny.Now I can't decide between the following books...
 [bookcover:Bloody..."
[bookcover:Bloody..."I loved Bloody Jack and Everlost. I also read Everwild, the squeal and it was just as good.
 I actually took a turn and decided to read
      I actually took a turn and decided to read 
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.I love this series and the book has been waiting for me. After this I'm thinking I'll read Bloody Jack first. I try to trade up plots, so no two mythology books back to back.
 Wendy wrote: "I actually took a turn and decided to read
      Wendy wrote: "I actually took a turn and decided to read  .
.I love this series and the book has been waiting for me. After this I'm thinking I'll read Bloody Jack first. I tr..."
Great choices Wendy!
 I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losing interest. The characters don't have me sucked in. Anyone feel the same?
      I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losing interest. The characters don't have me sucked in. Anyone feel the same?
     Cécilia wrote: "I'm all for The Amulet, Wendy, lalala.
      Cécilia wrote: "I'm all for The Amulet, Wendy, lalala.Going to read
 . Big, big book. I'm kind of scared because this story is extremely complicated and the more I try to figur..."
. Big, big book. I'm kind of scared because this story is extremely complicated and the more I try to figur..."I loved that series and it is a long book but I thought it was worth it. It is certainly strange but I thought it was strange in a good way.
 Rachel wrote: "I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losing interest. T..."
      Rachel wrote: "I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losing interest. T..."I couldn't get very far before I had to put that book down. I'm not sure I can even say what turned me off. I think it was because I had recently read The Knife of Never Letting Go which has such endearing characters.
 Wendy wrote: "Mmmmmm, I love Todd and Viola. I wish I was still reading that series."
      Wendy wrote: "Mmmmmm, I love Todd and Viola. I wish I was still reading that series."Ditto. I'm enjoying Sherlock Holmes but well...I want to know more about the New World, and the Spack, and Todd, and the Sky...
(And I'm saying words that mean nothing unless you read the book)
 *sigh* Todd and Viola forever! Ursula you have tempted me, but I am not saying a word about Breaking Dawn. I am being good...see Shannen??
      *sigh* Todd and Viola forever! Ursula you have tempted me, but I am not saying a word about Breaking Dawn. I am being good...see Shannen??
     Jill wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losi..."
      Jill wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I am reading Matched. Maybe it's because there was so much hype around it, but I'm not loving it. Although there are many things in the writing to admire, I keep losi..."I think I'm one of the only people who enjoyed this book! I keep reading negative reviews but for whatever reason, I loved it!
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     Heidi I wrote: "In retrospect, by me saying I am not saying anything am I actually saying something? Hmmmm...."
      Heidi I wrote: "In retrospect, by me saying I am not saying anything am I actually saying something? Hmmmm...."Although true... I'm quite proud of you Heidi.
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     I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the final chapter. Let me tell you... it is just as frustrating the 2nd time around. Stupid Beast!
      I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the final chapter. Let me tell you... it is just as frustrating the 2nd time around. Stupid Beast!Also I'm still plugging away on The Thirteenth Tale on audio. I have to say the audio it great. Probably not the greatest book to be listening to while at the gym, but still it's great.
I'm also reading Harry Potter y la piedra filosofia. I'm limiting myself to a chapter a night because it takes forever for me to get through in a foreign language, but it's still fantastic.
Next up I'm reading Sarah's Key for my bookclub and I got Sapphique from the library. It's finally out in the U.S.!
      Heidi I wrote: "In retrospect, by me saying I am not saying anything am I actually saying something? Hmmmm...."
Exactly. LOL!
  
  
  Exactly. LOL!
 Cassi wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Mmmmmm, I love Todd and Viola. I wish I was still reading that series."
      Cassi wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Mmmmmm, I love Todd and Viola. I wish I was still reading that series."Ditto. I'm enjoying Sherlock Holmes but well...I want to know more about the New World, and the Spack, and T..."
It's making me nostalgic! I loved The Land!
 Ursula wrote: "I finished Twilight now I'm reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer"
      Ursula wrote: "I finished Twilight now I'm reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer"Do you mean you skipped New Moon and Eclipse ? XDDD
 Brittany wrote: "I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the final chapter. Le..."
      Brittany wrote: "I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the final chapter. Le..."Oh! Tell me how Saphique goes. For some strange and odd reason, Incarceron has really stuck with me and I wonder about it in between books. I really hate not being able to finish a series this intriguing.
 Wendy wrote: "It's making me nostalgic! I loved The Land! ."
      Wendy wrote: "It's making me nostalgic! I loved The Land! ."I love the Return and the Source as well. The Clearing--now that I have mixed feelings on.
I'm very much enjoying this Chaos Walking speak.
 Heidi I, I haven't said anything for the same reason, I'm just going to shut my mouth and let others form their own opinions, but it's awfully hard sometimes.
      Heidi I, I haven't said anything for the same reason, I'm just going to shut my mouth and let others form their own opinions, but it's awfully hard sometimes.
     Think I'm going to
      Think I'm going to 
   . I like how Sherlock Holmes is in small doses so I can read a little bit then switch books.
. I like how Sherlock Holmes is in small doses so I can read a little bit then switch books.I have some galleys from netgalleys (the first ones I've gotten) but they're having an issue with the kindle emailing so I can't read them :(
 Cassi wrote: "Wendy wrote: "It's making me nostalgic! I loved The Land! ."
      Cassi wrote: "Wendy wrote: "It's making me nostalgic! I loved The Land! ."I love the Return and the Source as well. The Clearing--now that I have mixed feelings on.
I'm very much enjoying this Chaos Walkin..."
I'm not so happy with The Clearing though, with the exception of The Source, The Knife and his One in Particular.
 I didn't even start
      I didn't even start 
   and since I didn't I decided I'm not ready to read it yet. So, I'm going to read
and since I didn't I decided I'm not ready to read it yet. So, I'm going to read 
   since I loved the Percy Jackson series...
since I loved the Percy Jackson series...Questions: Does this site have ARC sign ups? If so, where can I sign up, if not where can I go to sign up?
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     Becca wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the f..."
      Becca wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I think I'm going to finish Dreamfever tonight. The story is just as good the 2nd time. Also having already read the book I skipped ahead last night and read the f..."Will do Becca. I wouldn't say Incarceron is the best book I've ever read by any means, but I just have to know what happens. I especially love Jared!
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Its not a secret that I've fallen in love with audibooks this past year. But I don't want just any audiobooks--I prefer ones that make me laugh. I drive quite a bit for my job so that's pretty much exclusively when I listen to them (though I have knit to an audiobook & its better than knitting & watching TV).
I don't know if I would just sit in my room doing nothing and listening to an audiobook. For me I don't think that would work very well. If you have to drive anywhere like 1 hr, 2 hrs by yourself that would be a good time to give it a go. As always I suggest Jacky Faber because I'm simply in love with it/the narrator.