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message 3151: by Dija (new)

Dija Currently reading Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2) by Jennifer Estep . I loved the first book, so I'm pretty sure this one will be amazing as well.


message 3152: by Jenna (new)

Jenna (pocketmermaid) | 38 comments I'm still trying to finish Going Bovine, though my plan to get it done before school started has failed. I'm still plugging away. I've also started The Awakening to keep in my backpack and read during breaks at school.

Yesterday I finished Eyes Like Stars on audio and started listening to Fire.

Also, I put a hold on The Hunger Games at my library (all copies are out, and there's a wait-list) because all of your comments made me realize I have to read this series. I thought it would take a while for the book to come back and I could finish what I have while I wait - but I was e-mailed yesterday the book was ready for pick up! Lots of reading to do. :)


message 3153: by Stormi (StormReads) (new)

Stormi (StormReads) (bmreviewsohmy) Just finished Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare and it was pretty good, I sort of figured out the ending a bit to easily and there was a few times I got aggravated with the characters but over all I liked it. This was my first Cassie Clare novel, so I don't know about her other series, but in this one it left a nice little cliffhanger ending...aaaaaaaaaah!!! I like them but I hate them at the same time...lol

Now I am not sure what I am going to read...so many choices..ugh. :)


message 3154: by Becca (new)

Becca | 1608 comments Just finished two different books. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman was dark and delightful. It was a little slow for me to be totally blown away by it, but it was deeply intriguing too.

The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson : I know a lot of people really loved this book. I'm not one of them. It was okay, but I had a real dislike for the protagonist.


message 3155: by Becca (new)

Becca | 1608 comments Oh, and going to start A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson on audio today.


message 3156: by Tanya (new)

Tanya | 8 comments Now reading fragile & a reliable wife... I brought 5 books 2day that I hope 2 be done in the next 2-3weeks...


message 3157: by Traci (new)

Traci Just finished Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare and I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I think City of Bones was much better. There were many similarities in the format of both stories, though.

I had my first day of classes today and I have a strong feeling my reading for fun will be put to an almost stand-still :( stupid college.

Going to try to start Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson tomorrow... we'll see how long it takes me to get through it.


Cassi aka Snow White Haggard | 2261 comments Started I am the Messenger on audio (per someone heres suggestion).


message 3159: by Heidi (new)

Heidi Cassi I love I am the Messenger on audio. Hope you do too.


message 3160: by Yani (new)

Yani (ybalgaze) | 1 comments I just finished reading Fallen, any one have any suggestions for some other great books?


message 3161: by Shelli (new)

Shelli Cassi wrote: "Started I am the Messenger on audio (per someone heres suggestion)."

I loved this Cassi! I listened to it, but went and got the book from the library too...so I didn't miss anything....it has a great message!!


message 3162: by Heather (new)

Heather | 6 comments Question-- Shiver--- how many books are in this series? What are their names, are they all out?


Stacia (the 2010 club) (stacia_r) Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3) by Maggie Stiefvater

Forever is not out yet.


message 3164: by Koinzell (new)

Koinzell | 1 comments I've just finished the series, The Demonata by Darren Shan. Anyone here finished reading it? And I'm now about to finish the first book of the 39 clues, The Maze of Bones...


message 3165: by Caitlyn (new)

Caitlyn (quietcait) | 13 comments Stormi wrote: "Just finished Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare and it was pretty good, I sort of figured out the ending a bit to easily and there was a few times I got aggravated with the characters but over al..."

I have this in my TBR pile and am excited as I loved her Mortal Instruments series.


message 3166: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (marcher08) I just finished Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins . I was just as good as the first two!


message 3167: by Stormi (StormReads) (new)

Stormi (StormReads) (bmreviewsohmy) I am always chuckling at you guys who are so in love with Mockingjay and your reactions when you received them and everything, then today I got a ARC in the mail....LOL

The Drake Chronicles is one of my favorite series: Hearts at Stake, Blood Fued..love them by Alyxandra Harvey...well today I got the ARC for Out for Blood which is book THREE!! I just about screamed...LOL So now I can't make fun of anymore of you Mockingjay people..HEHEHEHEHE


message 3168: by Book (new)

Book (bloodwitch) | 90 comments I'm reading Nomansland by Lesley Hauge


message 3169: by Mary (new)

Mary I am readin City of Bones By Cassandra Clare. Since I have picked up the book I cannot seem to put it down. It is great.


message 3170: by Tanie (new)

Tanie (comfybere) I am reading Kushiel's Avatar . A little more racy then what I usually read since it is an adult book, but I ran out of young adult books to read. I'm in the peace corps and have a horrible time trying to get my hands on a good YA book. Sigh. Oh well.


message 3171: by Stormi (StormReads) (new)

Stormi (StormReads) (bmreviewsohmy) I am reading Reckless by Cornelia Funke beginnings a little slow but I am hanging in there..lol


message 3172: by Amanda (new)

Amanda  (peanutty222) | 529 comments I just got Beyond The Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning from the library.


Stacia (the 2010 club) (stacia_r) You'll have to report in on how much it ties in with the Fever series, if you've read that too.

I hear that there are some ties between the two, and this book is in my TBR list.


message 3174: by Ji Mei (new)

Ji Mei  (jimei) Amy wrote: "I'm reading Nomansland by Lesley Hauge"

I just read that over the summer. It's... well, you'll find out.
I'm reading Artemis Fowl: Atlantis Complex.


message 3175: by Beth (new)

Beth | 3 comments The Sweetness at the bottom of the pie.


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Beth | 3 comments Any Hunger Game Fans out there???


message 3177: by Book (new)

Book (bloodwitch) | 90 comments Ji Mei wrote: "Amy wrote: "I'm reading Nomansland by Lesley Hauge"

I just read that over the summer. It's... well, you'll find out.
I'm reading Artemis Fowl: Atlantis Complex."


Very middle of the road?


message 3178: by Beth (new)

Beth | 3 comments Made it through one Artemis Fowl and never went back.


message 3179: by Susan (last edited Sep 05, 2010 05:53AM) (new)

Susan Half way done with Mockingjay !! I'm trying to take my time and make it last!!


message 3180: by Amanda (last edited Sep 05, 2010 06:17AM) (new)

Amanda  (peanutty222) | 529 comments Stacia wrote: "You'll have to report in on how much it ties in with the Fever series, if you've read that too.

I hear that there are some ties between the two, and this book is in my TBR list."


I will let you know. That is the reason I got it from the library, someone told me it ties in with the Fever series and I just finished that.


message 3181: by Amanda (new)

Amanda  (peanutty222) | 529 comments Beth wrote: "Made it through one Artemis Fowl and never went back."

That book kinda reminded me of Stormbreaker by Anothony Horowitz. They are both geared towards young teens, like 12-14 ae range maybe.


Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) (ter05) | 374 comments Mary wrote: "I am readin City of Bones By Cassandra Clare. Since I have picked up the book I cannot seem to put it down. It is great."

Mary, I have read them all three times, my granddaughter has read them four times and both of my sons and my brother have read and loved them. They cross all ages and both genders!


message 3183: by Mo (new)

Mo (moeckles) | 1 comments Mary wrote: "I am readin City of Bones By Cassandra Clare. Since I have picked up the book I cannot seem to put it down. It is great."

I felt the same way when I started reading them last week...and I am now currently working on the third one :D


message 3184: by OliviaJo (new)

OliviaJo | 3 comments Just finished Evermore, by Alison Noel, and can't believe I actually gagged my way through that book. Two thumbs DOWN. Luckily now I'm rereading HP 2, and am falling in love with dear old Harry all over again. :)


message 3185: by Book (new)

Book (bloodwitch) | 90 comments OliviaJo wrote: "Just finished Evermore, by Alison Noel, and can't believe I actually gagged my way through that book. Two thumbs DOWN. Luckily now I'm rereading HP 2, and am falling in love with dear old Harry all..."

It got much worse in the second book, that's when I dropped it :P


message 3186: by Lani (new)

Lani (crahfty) | 253 comments Well, OliviaJo and Amy, you're better than me. I dropped the series after the third book yet find myself with the fourth book on my shelf from the library. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because I'm hoping it'll get better but know that it won't...


message 3187: by Effie (new)

Effie M. (somatteson) | 2 comments I just started The Hunger Games last night. She is on the train heading for the Capitol and already I am hooked.

Just finished Linger.


Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) (ter05) | 374 comments I just finished Clockwork Angel and did my review. Five stars but not as good as the Mortal Instruments books. Am reading Descendant: Chrohicles of the Ipswich Witch but not all that crazy about it. Interesting concept but kind of tedious reading.


message 3189: by Spring (new)

Spring  (jenniiwindtalker) Xerxes Break/Belorussia (Ephona) wrote: "I'm reading the Uglies Series and am currently on Specials. Also, I'm going to be having a summer reading fest so any books you want to recommend would be great! Just in a different topic!"

I heard the Uglies was really good. When I went to the bookstore they had the 2nd and 3rd book but not the first?? Weird. So you are liking it so far?


message 3190: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) For the Win

What I Saw And How I Lied I'm listening to this one on Playaway.


message 3191: by Jaimie (new)

Jaimie (jaimier) | 1275 comments I just picked up my copy of Clockwork Angel and will prob start today..


message 3192: by Spring (new)

Spring  (jenniiwindtalker) Emily (Super Reader Girl Reviews) wrote: "Jenniwindtalker, I really liked the Uglies series. I think the first one may have been my favorite and you should definitely start with that one. Does your library have an online request system w..."
Yeah but I think I am going to see if someone I know has it already. We tend to buy the books and then share them or exchange them :)


message 3193: by Ginny (new)

Ginny I just finished reading "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zuzak, and it's wonderful. A beautifully written story about the importance of words. This novel takes serious topics, such as the Holocaust, persecution and suicide, and weaves them in a way that is approachable and welcomed in YA Fiction. Definitely pick it up if you haven't already!


message 3194: by Heidi (last edited Sep 06, 2010 01:14PM) (new)

Heidi Ginny wrote: "I just finished reading "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zuzak, and it's wonderful. A beautifully written story about the importance of words. This novel takes serious topics, such as the Holocaust, pers..."

LOVED IT! Really excellent on audio.


message 3195: by OliviaJo (new)

OliviaJo | 3 comments The Book Thief = awesomesauce

Great book. :)


message 3196: by Rebekah (new)

Rebekah (rebekahsfavbooks) | 4 comments Just finished Mockingjay last week - Liked it for the most part. Not my favorite of the series but still a worthy read.

I finished Clock Work Angel today and I LOVED it!
I actually liked it better than Cassandra Clare's first three. Now I think I may have to re-read those to make sure I did not unjustly review them with 3 stars.


Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) (ter05) | 374 comments I just finished it too but didn't like it as well as the MI books. But if you only gave them three stars we would not agree! LOL I would have given them ten each if I could. I did give them all five and Clockwork Angel five too. The MI books are my favorite YA books that I have read.


message 3198: by Rachel (new)

Rachel (rbg23) I'm currently reading The Hunger Games and just started the Uglies Series as well. Both are really hard to put down, and I look forward to reading more.


message 3199: by Su (new)

Su Kane | 1 comments I finished Hunger Games and will be starting Catching Fire tonight. I really liked the narration of the story by the main character, drew me right in emotionally and held my attention to the very end, making me 'hungry' for more on these characters and unique society. Will not disappoint and for many reasons appeals to young adults and adults.


message 3200: by Amanda (last edited Sep 06, 2010 08:11PM) (new)

Amanda  (peanutty222) | 529 comments OliviaJo wrote: "Just finished Evermore, by Alison Noel, and can't believe I actually gagged my way through that book. Two thumbs DOWN. Luckily now I'm rereading HP 2, and am falling in love with dear old Harry all..."

I read them all. Yes, I did. I only read them becasue I was hopeing that Ever would finally 'man' up and stop being a bubbling whiney baby. Book #5, Nightstar, comes out nov 23rd. I think it is the last so I will read it just to finish the story. I read it as a filler and I have an issue wiht not finishing a series so I suckered myself into finishing them. They were o.k. for me. I also agree I didn't really think they got better as the series went along. Also, I got Radiance by Alyson Noel from the library today, it is a story about Ever's sister, Riley and their dog buttercup. It is also going to be a series, a spin-off from Evermore. It was worse than Evermore. Very pre-teen.


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