R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #4 May the 4ce Be with You [THIRD PLACE]

[Daffodil]

A while back I subscribed to an electronic mailing list for fans of LKH. It was pretty huge and we had lots of funny conversations, boy I miss those times. Sigh, anyway. Before he was published, Jim was a frequently visible member of that list. His posts were usually concise and he could get right to the heart of a point of discussion, but there were quite a few humorous moments as well. I remember one post about him, the dog's leash(I think) and a backyard episode of epic klumsiness that was hilarious. Who does that remind you of?

[Vivian]

Hehe, I bet there were lots of LOL moments there.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Zina wrote: "Just wanted to drop by and let you all know how much I enjoy this group. You guys are great! Have rediscovered my reading mojo. UF is a whole new world for me. Loving it!!"

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that, Zina! We're happy you found us.

Glad you stuck with Slave to Sensation, you'll find yourself sucked into her world and loving it. At least, I hope you will. ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Got your change, Vivian. No problem!
Go, team, go! :D

QUICK UPDATE:
Free Space: 6/8 Read
part-of-a-series: 8/8 Read ~ Stamp Received
shifters: 7/8 Read**

{Game Stats Updated} and {Team Stats Updated}

** Tania, don't forget to post your review for City of Glass (or point me to it, if I've missed it). :)

New shelf to be announced Sunday!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Daffodil]

I should finish today for the shifter shelf. Really loving this entry in the Jane Yellowrock series and I'm eager to get back to it.

And I'll finish for the free space either tonight or tomorrow (if it's past midnight ;D ). Can't wait to dive back into this either.

[Rosina]

Steph for sure I am hooked on the Psy series now....been holding off on starting something to read until the next shelf is announced....I feel like it is Christmas morning (alternating between pacing the floor and sitting down and bouncing in place) as we await the shelf announcement....

Daffodil....I have pulled a few nights of reading till I nodded off or else wake up early to get a few hours of reading in.....

[Daffodil]

I do that frequently; it's an extrememly rude awakening having the book hit you in the face. LOL. If I'm reading in bed, I'm usually holding the book one-handed and over my head.

[Tania]

I have read "City of Glass", by Cassandra Clare for my shifter pick. It is definitely a 5 out of 5. As of today this is the last book in the mortal instruments series and in my opinion, the best.

As in her other books, it was full of excitement, adventure, strong characters and interactions which made it impossible to put down. Let`s just say that in this book, we get to experience the camaraderie and or rivalry of nearly every type of paranormal breed imaginable. For those of us who have read this series, many of our questions are answered however I am still left craving the next title available in April.

This series was truly a roller-coaster ride! I got on the ride in the first book then continued up the big hill and stayed there a while. I was then pushed off the edge through a series of hills, twists and turns at full speed, right to the finish. I can't wait for the next book!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

@Daffodil, thanks for the update. Hope you enjoy both! RM was great, IMO. And now the waiting begins again ..... LOL! book face-slap

@Zina, LOL! That's a frequent side-effect of the game. I'll be posting the new shelf later tonight (my time). Glad you're enjoyed Psy/Changeling! Nice to have them all lined up nicely waiting for you. :)

@Tania, so glad you've enjoyed the series so far. I'm with you - looking forward to City of Fallen Angels.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Daffodil wrote: "I do that frequently; it's an extrememly rude awakening having the book hit you in the face. LOL. If I'm reading in bed, I'm usually holding the book one-handed and over my head."

That's exactly how I do it too Daffodil. It's definitely a rude awakening, especially if its a hc!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

That's another reason why I love reading on my iGadget at night. No face slaps. I just wake up with it laying next to me. :) It times out and shuts down on it's own when I don't page flip in a certain amt of time.

[Vivian]

Book slap. LOL :p I read sideways at night to avoid those rude awakenings.
Glad people are enjoying their picks!

[cindy]

*O* What if a hardcover book pokes your eye out...? I'm always too lazy to hold a book up for an extended period of time, anyways:).

An iGadget's an ereader, right? LOL I'd be terrified of rolling over while sleeping and squashing my Kindle ._.

[Vivian]

The kindle makes a lovely bedmate. Hasn't rolled over or been squashed yet!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL @ Vivian!
My iGadgets are: iTouch, iPhone & iPad (yes, I'm an iAddict!)

[Rosina]

last fall i bought a kobo....i put it down one day and the next thing i know my hubby was reading on it....so i havent had the pleasure....hubby loves it...i still love my books....something about turning the pages appeals to me....

[Steph, Serious series addict]

OUR NEXT SHELF IS ..... '_paranormal'
DIRECT LINK: '_paranormal'

Happy Reading, Everyone!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Zina wrote: "last fall i bought a kobo....i put it down one day and the next thing i know my hubby was reading on it....so i havent had the pleasure....hubby loves it...i still love my books....something about ..."

I read both, but have been reading more eBooks lately. Main reason: space-saver!

[cindy]

Yep, that's the allure of Apple products...

I read both, too. Ebooks are convenient, but I always buy my favorite books as physical copies, also.

Will read Awakened for "_paranormal."

[Vivian]

I started cheating on my Kindle last night with my iPhone. I couldn't resist the temptation. I'm afraid my heart has been stolen just a little. My very own love triangle ▲. But the iPhone didn't get to sleep in my bed, he was kicked out to the table.

For my _paranormal read, I'm gonna continue with Harry and go with by Jim Butcher.

If I wasn't so impatient, it woulda been . It's calling your name Steph...

[Rosina]

dang....no wonder i couldnt find ...i was looking on the shelves for Abby Sinclair not Allison Pang....duh!!!....but i did get a good haul

[Jo]

for paranormal, i'll read

[Jo]

finished free-space: Steel on 20/3.
5 out of 5
Review...
I've always been obsessed with pirate stories, there is just something mysterious and fascinating about them (despite all their plundering and murdering). This book, while a bit of a variation to the norm, definitely lives up to that awesome pirate-ness that I love. Even those little differences help make it such a damn good read.
Jill (who just so happens to be the 4th best fencer in the country for her age group), gets thrown back in time by a random series of events that sort of make it seem like fate. First her family vacation in the Bahamas, second she just happens to find a shard of a sword that is basically the key to her time travelling when she goes overboard. See? Random.
This 21st century girl becomes a part of the pirate world of the 1700’s. Wish things like that happened in real life :)
The story is very unique; I don’t think I’ve ever read anything comparable: time travel + pirates. Awesome.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Team Spreadsheet // Game Spreadsheet Updated
WTG, Team!!

Glad you enjoyed your book, Jo! We're very close to getting our Free Space & shifters stamps! Hope everyone enjoys their paranormal read. I'm still deciding and will post my pick soon.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

FREE SPACE: Anytime read (8/8)
STAMP REC'D ~ WTG, Team!!



Shelf #1: part-of-a-series ~ 3/5/11 (8/8)
N12 ~ STAMP REC'D ~ WTG, Team!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Shelf #2: 'shifters' ~ 3/12/11 (8/8)
O21 ~ STAMP REC'D ~ WTG, Team!!



Shelf #3: '_paranormal' ~ 3/20/11 (7/8)
B3 Stamp Pending

✔ Steph The Taste of Night 3/23/11 4★ (Review)
✔ Jo Nightwalker 3/22/11 4★ (Review)
Vivian Grave Peril
✔ Tania Dark Lover 3/26/11 4+★ (Review)
✔ AH The Taste of Night 3/23/11 4★ (Review)
✔ Daffodil Heart Of Stone 3/21/11 4★ (Review)
✔ Cinnamon Born at Midnight 3/23/11 3★ (Review)
✔ Zina Visions of Heat 3/24/11 4★ (Review)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'm deciding between these for my '_paranormal' shelf pick:


Will post back once I've decided :)

[AH]

Zina wrote: "last fall i bought a kobo....i put it down one day and the next thing i know my hubby was reading on it....so i havent had the pleasure....hubby loves it...i still love my books....something about ..."

I bought my husband his very own kobo. His is black, mine is white.

[AH]

For paranormal I'll read .

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'll be reading too :)


Good idea on the different colored Kobos. No grabbing the wrong one accidentally.

[Rosina]

i probably should buy him his own...mine is lilac colored .....hed probably like a more neutral color....

I am going to read for the paranormal shelf...

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Yeah, I'd imagine he'd be a bit embarrassed carrying around a lilac eReader. ;)

YAY, More Psy/Changelings! Enjoy!

[Tania]

Hi all,

I am going to read "Dark Lover" book 1 from BDB. The series has such great reviews I figured I'd give it a try.

I'm still reading the "Clockwork Angel, the first book of infernal devices (since I loved the Mortal Instruments so much) and will start Dark Lover as soon as I'm done.

I am currwntly reading my books on my iPhone (seems ro take twice as long) while I wait for My iPad 2 for my birthdy next month.

[Vivian]

Jo - glad you enjoyed the book. Can't recall reading any pirate books, but sounds fun :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Tania, hope you enjoy BDB. Out of all the ones (to date), I'd say the first was my least favorite, but still good.

Funny, I tend to read faster on my iGadgets than I do paper books. And, YAY! iPad for your birthday! FUN! Happy Early Birthday!

[AH]

Steph wrote: "Tania, hope you enjoy BDB. Out of all the ones (to date), I'd say the first was my least favorite, but still good.

Funny, I tend to read faster on my iGadgets than I do paper books. And, YAY! ..."

Agreed. Warning about BDB - the bad guys - the Lessers are terribly annoying for the first 5 or 6 books. They are the keystone cops of villains. I skimmed through those parts.

I also agree about reading on ereaders and gadgets. Way faster and easier on my eyes.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Definitely agree about the Lessers storyline. But, in, I believe it was, Lover Mine, I was LMAO at the baddie gettin' his comeupins. :D

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Jo wrote: "finished free-space: Steel on 20/3.
5 out of 5
Review...
I've always been obsessed with pirate stories, there is just something mysterious and fascinating about them (despite all th..."

I've been thinking about getting that...bumping it up on my list!

RE:BDB...have to agree 'bout the Lessers! Think about baby powder a little bit differently now, though.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! I hadn't thought about that, but yeah, I'd think of them too if I smelt it.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

:D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

It's clever though, you only have to mention baby powder and you think of Lessors!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

I'd rather think of cute babies, though...

[Daffodil]

Steph, we can check off the Free-Space and Shifters. I finished my books over the weekend.

Free-Space read:
River Marked, Patricia Briggs, 3-19-11
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: This book drew me in and I didn't want to let it go. I won't spoil, but the opening chapters were beautiful, funny and exactly perfect. I wouldn't have the events take place any other way, they fit the situation and personalities to a T.

In this book, the "big bad" has it's roots in Native American lore. As she explores the situation, Mercy learns more about her origins and her heritage. Though the pack makes brief appearances, for the majority of the book Mercy and Adam spend time alone and it's wonderful to see just how well they fit. Past difficulties, struggles and fights with others have built a solid base for their relationship to grow upon.

Loved this book and can't wait to get the next one.

[Daffodil]

Shifters read:
Mercy Blade, Faith Hunter, 3-18-11
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I love that Hunter has given Jane and Beast distinctive voices and personalities. The complexities of their relationship and the give-and-take neccessary for their survival in one body is written beautifully. Other relationships played important parts in the story as well. The slow seduction being played out between Jane and Bruiser continues and were some of my favorite sequences in the book. Rick is "off-screen" the majority of the book, but Jane's feelings for him are central to her resistance to Bruiser and also play an important role in resolving the situation with the werewolves. Overall a wonderful read and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.

[Daffodil]

I'll be reading for the Paranormal shelf.

Side note: I noticed I've had a lot of 5 star books already this year. I'd think I've been in an exceptionally good mood lately if it wasn't for the fact that there are a few books I absolutely hated and gave low ratings to. I think it has more to do with the fact I've been going more with proven authors lately and reading books further into favorite series.

[cindy]

Changed my mind: I'll be reading instead of Awakened for paranormal...

[Vivian]

Pretty cover! YA covers have been really eye-catching over the last year or so.

[cindy]

True: one of my new fav covers is Sooo gorgeous.
But a lot of the pretty covers hide horrible books... Hope my read turns out OK, since I have to write an actual review for it -.-

[Jo]

Done with the paranormal shelf, Nightwalker, gave it 4/5. And its March 22.

A surprisingly unique story, about a 600 year old vampire woman and an even older vampire hunter, who wants to kill her.
When both the vamps and the hunters (a group that consists, mostly, of a bunch of librarian-type people) decide they have a common enemy, they all set out to eradicate said enemy.
While the story may seem a little been-there-done-that, its really not. Mira, the vamp chick, is actually all-powerful, not all-talk, which backs up that ass-kicker attitude she exude's... One word: pyrokinesis :)