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Cheryl Landmark (clandmark) | 148 comments Finished Virals by Kathy Reichs and found it pretty enjoyable for her first foray into the young adult paranormal genre. Now, I'm starting to read Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr.


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Bethany | 578 comments I'm about halfway through Tiger's Quest (Tiger Series, #2) by Colleen Houck , which I am enjoying immensely.

Also reading Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3) by Juliet Marillier , which is not YA, but it is a very good fantasy series by Juliet Marillier. If you like fantast, then I would highly recommend this series. Its incredibly hard to put down.


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Anna Heidi wrote: "Anna wrote: "I'm reading my first ever ARCS. :)

Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard and The Book of Blood and Shadow by Robin Wasserman."

I enjoyed Wanderlove."


It seems cool so far. Though, I'm only on the first chapter. I love the drawings throughout.


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Heidi Bethany I bought Child of the Prophecy at Borders before it went under. I haven't gotten to it yet.


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Heidi Ok I am listening to the authors soundtrack for Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and am cracking up. Someone else needs to listen to this thing so we can compare notes!


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Brandi I'm reading Promises to the Dead by Mary Downing Hahn and next up is That Summer by Sarah Dessen .


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Bethany | 578 comments Heidi wrote: "Bethany I bought Child of the Prophecy at Borders before it went under. I haven't gotten to it yet."

Well, It's not bad, but I plowed through the first two books. They were really hard to put down. This ones a little different and I don't love the MC so It's taking a little bit more effort for me to pick it up. I'm about half way through and I've yet to be impressed.


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Stormi (StormReads) (bmreviewsohmy) I'm reading Seers by Heather Frost The Faerie Ring (The Faerie Ring, #1) by Kiki Hamilton


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Heidi Bethany wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Bethany I bought Child of the Prophecy at Borders before it went under. I haven't gotten to it yet."

Well, It's not bad, but I plowed through the first two books. They were reall..."


Well I am glad I only paid like $2.00 for it then! I loved the first two as well.


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Jennifer (jsills3) | 159 comments 100 pages into Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1) by Caragh M. O'Brien . So far,I am really enjoying it.


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Bethany | 578 comments Sylvia- the Host is one of my favorites. I don't think S.M. is the best writer, but I absolutely love the concept and storyline of the book. I hope you enjoy it.


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Anna Bethany wrote: "Sylvia- the Host is one of my favorites. I don't think S.M. is the best writer, but I absolutely love the concept and storyline of the book. I hope you enjoy it."

Mine too! I can see why people don't like it, but I overlook the flaws because I love it. I've already read it three times. Ian and Jamie are two of my favourite characters in any book.


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Victoria (closer2coma86) | 83 comments I'm currently reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen . I'm only about 50 pages in, but I'm having difficulty getting into the story.


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Nikki (aka Quinn) | 69 comments Victoria wrote: "I'm currently reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I'm only about 50 pages in, but I'm having difficulty getting into the story."

I personally enjoyed The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern a lot more (I listened to both on audio) although it is way different it has the same setting


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Becca | 1608 comments Bethany wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Bethany I bought Child of the Prophecy at Borders before it went under. I haven't gotten to it yet."

Well, It's not bad, but I plowed through the first two books. They were reall..."


I didn't really love the heroine in Book 3 of that series either until I read a Q&A with Marillier where she talks about all her protagonists. It was quite eye-opening to see why she wrote #3 the way she did and the underpinnings of the character. I still don't love this one best, but it's definitely a beautiful story and worth reading all the way.


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Bethany | 578 comments Becca wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Bethany I bought Child of the Prophecy at Borders before it went under. I haven't gotten to it yet."

Well, It's not bad, but I plowed through the first two books. T..."


I will definitely finish it. Fianne is getting better, but I'm still tearing my hair out a bit at some of her choices. And the stuff with Eamonn...Gag me! Just...SO.GROSS!!!

Anna wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Sylvia- the Host is one of my favorites. I don't think S.M. is the best writer, but I absolutely love the concept and storyline of the book. I hope you enjoy it."

Mine too! I can..."


Me too! I love all the characters, but I especially love Jaime. And Jeb too!


message 11369: by Anna (new)

Anna Bethany: Oh, yes, definitely Jeb. And Doc. I forgot a few. :)

The only one I really didn't like was Kyle, but even he showed character growth at the end.


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Veregeia (sweetevil) | 10 comments Bethany wrote: "Sylvia- the Host is one of my favorites. I don't think S.M. is the best writer, but I absolutely love the concept and storyline of the book. I hope you enjoy it."

Thanks Bethany, I have almost finished it and I've got to admit, that S.M. has a really attractive way of writing.


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Sara wrote: "Finished The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies, #2) by Pittacus Lore and I loved it."

oh yay. I loved the movie and have bought both books in the series. Excited about reading them.


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Bethany | 578 comments Jen (Dream Reads) wrote: "Sara wrote: "Finished The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies, #2) by Pittacus Lore and I loved it."

oh yay. I loved the movie and have bought both books in the series. Excited about reading them."


Yay! I own those too. I liked the second book better, but the first one is really good too!


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Brandi I'm reading Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater for the second time. I finally have the complete trilogy so I wanted to re-read before I start Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater .


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Bethany (b_shively) I just finished Never Have I Ever it was really good...I'm still not sure who to trust but I think I know who did it....and it's not the obvious choice!! Now I'm getting ready to start The Summer I Turned Pretty I hope it's a good read!!


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Juliann Whicker | 131 comments Bethany wrote: "I'm about halfway through Tiger's Quest (Tiger Series, #2) by Colleen Houck, which I am enjoying immensely.

Also reading Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3) by Juliet Marillier, which is not YA, but it is a very good fantasy ..."


Tiger's Curse was interesting. I've heard of the Children of the Prophecy. I always loved the cover, but not the blurb. Maybe the next time I'm on a fantasy jag:)


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Wisterious Woman (wisteriouswoman) | 1 comments I have just finished 'dawn' by Kevin Brooks. Also known as 'Killing God' in the UK. It is grim and intense and a lot of it is self talk or narration in her head. Has anyone read any of his other books? ('Kissing the Rain' or 'Luke'?)
I actually like books that make you feel someone's unhappiness and the struggle their mind is going through to make sense of the world. But I don't like to read about intercourse...


message 11377: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 578 comments Juliann wrote: "Bethany wrote: "I'm about halfway through Tiger's Quest (Tiger Series, #2) by Colleen Houck, which I am enjoying immensely.

Also reading Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3) by Juliet Marillier, which is not YA, but it is a very..."


The trilogy as a whole is really good. Child of the prophecy was the third book and my least favorite. But, Book 1 and 2 were really, really good.


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Bethany wrote: "Jen (Dream Reads) wrote: "Sara wrote: "Finished The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies, #2) by Pittacus Lore and I loved it."

oh yay. I loved the movie and have bought both books in the series. Excited about reading th..."


Awesome! I'm glad to hear that. :)


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harshini  (watchmeread) i am reading The Reckoning (Darkest Powers, #3) by Kelley Armstrong


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Lauren (bookworm1987) I'm reading Revolution so far its interesting.


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Aya Just started Wolfsbane (Nightshade, #2) by Andrea Cremer


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Tish | 207 comments Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) by Kendare Blake may be good for Halloween :)


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message 11387: by Megan (new)

Megan Currently reading Tantalize (Tantalize, #1) by Cynthia Leitich Smith Here be Dragons (Welsh Princes, #1) by Sharon Kay Penman Twilight The Graphic Novel, Volume 2 by Stephenie Meyer and listening to Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4) by Chloe Neill on audiobook.


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Lauren (bookworm1987) Currently reading Revolution but I can't say I like it as much as I thought I would.


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Juliann Whicker | 131 comments Megan aka *Mheghan* wrote: "Currently reading Tantalize (Tantalize, #1) by Cynthia Leitich Smith Here be Dragons (Welsh Princes, #1) by Sharon Kay Penman Twilight The Graphic Novel, Volume 2 by Stephenie Meyer and listening to Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4) by Chloe Neill on audio..."

I saw the twilight cover in the shop. I do wish that the movie Edward looked like that:)


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Laraine (lala26) | 121 comments I do prefer the rendering of Bella and Edward from the graphic novels much better than their counterparts from the movies lol.


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Michelle (marcher08) The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan !!!!!!


message 11393: by Bethany (last edited Oct 28, 2011 03:14PM) (new)

Bethany | 578 comments Michelle wrote: "The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan!!!!!!"

Jealous! I'm #5 on the library waiting list....I want it so bad!

I'm starting The Iron Thorn (Iron Codex, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge


message 11394: by Diana (new)

Diana Taking a quick break from Bright Young Things (Bright Young Things, #1) by Anna Godbersen , while my nook charges so for now I'm going back to What You Wish For A Book for Darfur by Book Wish Foundation


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Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 2261 comments Started Ready Player One by Ernest Cline on audiobook and I'm pretty nerd-excited for Wil Wheaton to read me a story!


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Heidi Theo wrote: "Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green"

Yay! Audio or print?


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Heidi Cassi wrote: "Started Ready Player One by Ernest Cline on audiobook and I'm pretty nerd-excited for Wil Wheaton to read me a story!"

He** yeah!


message 11398: by Heidi (new)

Heidi I am reading Froi of the Exiles (Lumatere Chronicles, #2) by Melina Marchetta which is HUGE and taking me forever to read. As soon I am done tag you are it Cassi :)


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Theo Heidi wrote: "Theo wrote: "Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green"

Yay! Audio or print?"


Audio. I really like it so far. The two readers are fantastic.


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Heidi Theo wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Theo wrote: "Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green"

Yay! Audio or print?"

Audio. I really like it so far. The two readers are fantastic."


Yes! I love that audiobook.


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