Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
What are you reading now?
Catie wrote: "I have been listening to the audiobook of The Piper's Son today...Sigh!The narrator is awesome. Also, how did I forget that it is in third person?!! It seems so personal. I could have sworn ..."
It's funny you should say this because I some times feel that third person is more personal than first, but that all depends on how well written the book
is : )
Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "I'm reading 
and enjoying it. I'm having a hard time getting it finished, but it's no..."I really am pretty sure it's just that I don't like audiobooks in general, because it's the listening to it that annoys me. I can't listen while I'm doing other things because I'm too easily distracted so I would rather just read it myself than listen to someone else. But, if I decide to try it again, I will make sure to check with you! I do listen to your recommendations though, just not in audio format. :)
Wendy Darling wrote: "Aw, that's too bad, Brandi! Maybe try it as a book? Sometimes the narrator can ruin the whole experience.I just read
, which is really fun. Lots of great action ..."I am actually enjoying the book itself and the narrator is good, I just don't like listening to a book. I want to read it. :)
Peep (Pop! Pop!) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "I'm reading and enjoying it. I'm having a hard time getting it finished, but it's no..."Yes it is. I'm not a fan. Lol. I didn't think I would be so maybe I set myself up for disliking them.
Catie wrote: "Yes, it does take twice as long to listen to a book rather than just reading it...however, you can listen while doing other things at the same time. That's the main advantage. You can't really re..."That's exactly why I decided to try an audiobook, but I can't concentrate while I'm doing other things. I get distracted.
Brandi wrote: "Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "I'm reading and enjoying it. I'm having a hard ti..."It's impossible to dislike audiobooks in general, though it is very likely to hate most of them. I can't even tell you how many I've given up on because the narrator stunk it up.
I don't even know what I could recommend to you, we have so few books in common :(
What genres do you like? (determined to convert you!)
I told Brandi to listen to the Georgia Nicholson series on audio Peep. Very light and fun audio and I know she has read the first book.
Catie wrote: "I have been listening to the audiobook of The Piper's Son today...Sigh!The narrator is awesome. Also, how did I forget that it is in third person?!! It seems so personal. I could have sworn ..."
Yay! He rocks doesn't he??
Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "I told Brandi to listen to the Georgia Nicholson series on audio Peep. Very light and fun audio and I know she has read the first book."None of my libraries have the second book. Can I skip some?
Peep (Pop! Pop!) wrote: "Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "I told Brandi to listen to the Georgia Nicholson series on audio Peep. Very light and fun audio and I know she has read the first book."None of my libraries ha..."
I would say it would be ok. Not much major happens as it is small increments of time her life. They do tend to leave off on mini cliff hangers, but as she is 14-15 -- they are not major life events.
Brandi wrote: "I am actually enjoying the book itself and the narrator is good, I just don't like listening to a book. I want to read it. :) "Oh, GOOD! Because the book is hilarious. :)
I have just started
(page 30) and I am tearing up already.
I only do stuff that doesn't need focusing on when I listen to audiobooks...like driving.LOL. I realize how that sounds but driving requires very minimal brain effort. Mainly just "keep eyes open and make sure nothing is coming towards me that shouldn't be" which I can totally do while listening.
I also do simple knitting with audiobooks or walking. Anything more complex I don't do.
Cassi (is secretly listening to Heidi SHHH) wrote: "I only do stuff that doesn't need focusing on when I listen to audiobooks...like driving.LOL. I realize how that sounds but driving requires very minimal brain effort. Mainly just "keep eyes op..."
Agreed. I can't do anything on the computer while listening to audiobooks. Driving and walking are the main times I listen (as well as while I get ready in the morning).
I clean the house while listening to audiobooks. Well that or cook.
I might drive more than most people (solo) which is why audiobooks work so well for me.Example: Tomorrow I'm driving 2 hrs to Frankfort KY for a training & 2 hrs home. Let's just say UGH. And I'm worried my audiobook will run out (dear Jacky I can't live without you!)
Catie wrote: "Yes, he is quite dreamy Heidi :)"*sigh*
Peep (Pop! Pop!) wrote: "I clean the house while listening to audiobooks. Well that or cook."Oh I do that as well!
Maybe if I rewarded myself with audiobooks I could actually make myself clean!I might live a little bit like a bachelor sometimes. Only I'm not a dude.
I am looking for some good fantasy novels/books.. Please help! I am running low on reading material!! New to the group and love the interaction I see here so far! Hello everyone!
Well if you're looking fantasy we're always quick to push
.I always recommend
because I have a bit of a book crush on it. 
is fantasy I think but very very different. It's not your typical fantasy book.Lately I haven't read much straight fantasy. Dystopian/steampunk/bit of urban fantasy.
Thanks!! Im adding them to my nook now!!
Just finished Demonglass it was kick ass! WAY better than the first one! Starting my Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking today.
Gini wrote: "Just finished Demonglass it was kick ass! WAY better than the first one! Starting my Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking today."I loved Demonglass and My Blood Approves! I hope you enjoy it!
I must be in the minority as I didn't like any of Amanda Hocking's books. Hope you do, though!
Jennifer wrote: "I am looking for some good fantasy novels/books.. Please help! I am running low on reading material!! New to the group and love the interaction I see here so far! Hello everyone!"You should also try
,
,
(and the rest of the series), and for really epic fantasy
is one of my absolute favorites! The magic system in Mistborn is one of the most unique I've ever read. Incredible series.
just finished reading
LOVED them all,so good- and cheap on kindle!!!!
Becca wrote: "You should also try Graceling, Fire, Poison Study (and the rest of the series), and for really epic fantasy Mistborn The Final Empire is one of my absolute favorites! The magic system in Mistborn is one of the most unique I've ever read. Incredible series."I LOVED the magic system in
; it's got to be the best I've come across so far. So original and well thought-out, not to mention just plain awesome; I spent most of my reading time wishing I were an allomancer! :)
Emily (is secretly listening too hehehe) wrote: "About to start 
. A reliable resource told me that it's light and mindless, which is exactly what I need after 
"What is flowers in the attic about?
Gheesh, I miss a day or two on here and there is a ton of new comments to look through! Things have been so crazy bisy for me lately. But I am reading
. so far i really like it.
Ashley wrote: "I'm reading 
"Is this a new book? The cover is beautiful.
Sofie wrote: "finished 
and 
started 
"Oh, how was Stolen? I have looked at it a few times and Barnes and Noble but not gotten it.
Cambria wrote: "Emily (is secretly listening too hehehe) wrote: "About to start . A reliable resource told me that it's light and mindless, which is exactly what I need a..."Flowers in the Attic is about four children who are locked up in an attic for years because their mother wants to win her father's approval and get an inheritance and she can't if her father knows that she has children. It's actually a little more complicated than that, but I don't want to give away spoilers.
Jennifer wrote: "I am looking for some good fantasy novels/books.. Please help! I am running low on reading material!! New to the group and love the interaction I see here so far! Hello everyone!"I recommend
-- Chaos Walking is the best series I've read in a while!
Jennifer wrote: "Thanks!! Im adding them to my nook now!!"Stick around. Soon you will have more reading recommendations than you know what to do with.
I can 2nd a vote for
, though it isn't really fantasy. But it was one of my favorite series last year.I fell out of fantasy but have recently been giving it another try. George Martin's Song of Ice and Fire is fantastic. Starts with
. Other than that, I was greatly surprised at
. Not a lot of action to it, but I really enjoyed it.Welcome!
Lloyd wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Thanks!! Im adding them to my nook now!!"Stick around. Soon you will have more reading recommendations than you know what to do with.
I can 2nd a vote for [bookcover:The Knife o..."
You convinced me to try George Martin :)
Finished up
last night. The series just gets better with each book. The last quarter of this book was pretty intense! And, while it is extremely tempting to jump into the next book, I need to take a little break.I SHOULD now work on finishing up
, but I'm not sure if I'm in the mood to read it right now. I always love his books, but I'm a little restless and might just start something different for now. I'm not sure.
I loved Game of Thrones. I haven't read the others, I'm spacing them out, but the first one was really really good.Lloyd, are you watching the show?
I just started reading the Pretty Little Liars series and am surprised by how much I like it so far!
Wendy F wrote: "I loved Game of Thrones. I haven't read the others, I'm spacing them out, but the first one was really really good.Lloyd, are you watching the show?"
Yes, I am. Excellent casting. I've only been disappointed in two particular scenes that 1) weren't in the book and 2) were totally pointless.
Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "You convinced me to try George Martin. :)"He is a very good writer. I was familiar with his work way before his current success with Game of Thrones. Heck, before he was even editor of the Wild Cards Series. It was because of his name that I watched the live action Beauty and the Beast television show. (Alas, poor Catherine...)
Be forewarned, it isn't light reading. :)
Are you thinking of the Littlefinger scene with the 'consorts' from Sunday night? For the life of me I could not remember that in the book, and I thought it was just there for HBO shock value.Which other scenes were you talking about?
I agree, BTW, great casting. And for the most part (minus a few scenes) they are going by the book.
Finished
(liked it even better than the first one) and started
. And just got an email from my library that
is finally in! Especially looking forward to that after recent comments about it.
Wendy F wrote: "Are you thinking of the Littlefinger scene with the 'consorts' from Sunday night? For the life of me I could not remember that in the book, and I thought it was just there for HBO shock value...."
Yes, that scene. The other was a scene with Renly and Sir Loras that also never happened and was totally gratuitous and unnecessary. (Things like that remind me why I should just stick to books.)
I just started
and I'm hoping it lives up to my expectations!
I'm enjoying Game of Thrones too. I can only read a little bit at a time, but it's been good. I think I'm going to read one book per season if that's how the books and shows line up.Started
and really liking it. Heidi I'm looking at you...
Stacia ~ so cold wrote: "I'm enjoying Game of Thrones too. I can only read a little bit at a time, but it's been good. I think I'm going to read one book per season if that's how the books and shows line up.Started [book..."
Hahaha! Yay for Stephanie (and Lula...and the grandmother...and Ranger).
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Thanks Cassi! That's right, you and Catie did listen to Smekday... and really liked it. Four of us (Heidi as well) can't be wrong. It's a good audiobook to start out with!