R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #6 Sixie Chicks [FIRST PLACE]

[Zaanodes]

N#. FREE SPACE: SOS bookshelf = Death’s Mistress.

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

Thanks for the review, Zaanodes!

Good luck with all your reading, Celine! Are the all textbooks, or some lit books mixed in?

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Okay, I finished reading on 3/8/11, 3*'s So far I have really enjoyed this series, but this was not one of my favorites. The plot of this book was fairly easy to figure out early on, but it was still fun to read.

Also, I have an e-book due at the library next week so I think I will change my free space to take advantage of this book. I will be reading for my free space. I have at home and will save for another shelf

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Zaanodes wrote: "Shelf 1, part-of-a-series: Iron Kissed ] 3/8 ★★★ This book impressed me more than the previous 2. I cared more about Mercy. The narrative still feels...dispassionate (not quite the r..."
Zaanodes, I am glad you liked this one better. I just finished River Marked and I have to say that Mercy Thompson and the Alpha and Omega books that go with them are some of my favorite. I just love her books!

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

I'm in the "Love-love-love" Mercy plus Alpha & Omega series, so glad to hear it's improving for you!


Heather, I'm updating your selections/status. Could you edit your message to include the date you finished Born to Bite? Night's Cold Kiss is a new one for me, so looking forward to hearing what you have to say about it!

[Cee]

Judithe wrote: "Good luck with all your reading, Celine! Are the all textbooks, or some lit books mixed in?"

They're all literature books, but only those hardcore literature books nobody really likes. I've already finished 2 of the 9 now so I'm right on schedule (:

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Good luck Celine :)

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

Good luck!

[Cee]

Thank you Sandra and Judithe

[Nairabell]

Celine wrote: "Judithe wrote: "Good luck with all your reading, Celine! Are the all textbooks, or some lit books mixed in?"

They're all literature books, but only those hardcore literature books nobody really l..."

Which literature books? I'm being nosey :)

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

I was dying to ask the same question!

[Cee]

Hehe, no problem. I've posted a picture of the books I have to read here on my blog. They're all Dutch literature books so I don't think you've heard of them (: We're only allowed to read books written by Dutch writers, not even one translated work. I think that's rather petty, but it's how the system works.

I just finished

[Nairabell]

Eeek - that is a massive list! I suck at reading in different languages, and I buy english translations of the ones I could probably scrape by in like Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

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

Awwww...don't envy you! Wade through and get back to what you love! Enjoyed poking around your blog a bit, too!

[Zaanodes]

I liked Mercy enough to give Alpha & Omega a short. I have read the first short and the first novel of the A&O. I like them a WHOLE lot better than the first 2 Mercy books.

I will admit sometimes it takes me a few books to warm up.

[Cee]

It's a massive list indeed... Luckily, Dutch is my first language so language-wise it's not that hard for me. Still, those are a lot of books I don't enjoy. I can't wait to return to the paranormal world I adore :D I'm glad you liked it Judithe, thanks for the follow (:

[Jackie M]

I just finished up my part-of a -series- book.

Linger read 3/9/2011 3 stars.
For me Linger was not as good as Shiver, but still good. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Sam and Grace. I am really looking forward to the last book to see how things wrap up.

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

Shelf Status Update:

G4: Shelf 1 part-of-a-series

4/8 Read

1. Judithe: Read Catching Fire Post #73
2. Jackie M: Read
Post 117
3. Heather: Read Born to Bite (Post #103)
4. Celine: will read

5. Miss: will read

6. Nairabell: will read

7. Alyssa: will read

8. Zaanodes: Read Iron Kissed Post #99

G4 Books Read:


Free Space: Shelf n/a Free Space Rules

1/8 Read

1. Judithe: will tentatively read
or
2. Jackie M: will read

3. Heather: Read Night's Cold Kiss Post #120
4. Celine: pending
5. Miss: will read

6. Nairabell: will read

7. Alyssa: will read

8. Zaanodes: will read


Free Space Books Read:

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

Admin type stuff announcement:

I'm keeping track of our team's reads in Post 8 and Post 9. Steph also updates the status & stamp sheet for all teams looking at that, and our individual "Book read!" posts.

If you see that one of your books hasn't been updated in both (or either...eek...trying to avoid that at all costs so we can get our stamp!!), be sure to let me know (PM or here!), so we can get you credited quickly. Thanks!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

For my free space I read on 3/10/11 and gave it 4 *'s. I really enjoyed this book, there was a lot of action to keep me interested. For those of you that haven't read these, of the series I have read, this probably most resembles the Chicagoland Vampire series, which is one of my favorites. Antionette, the lead character, works for an angency that hunts Aerternus(vampires) that have turned Dreniac(rogue). I will definitely continue to read this series.

[Alyssa]

Heather wrote: "For my free space I read on 3/10/11 and gave it 4 *'s. I really enjoyed this book, there was a lot of action to keep me interested. For those of you that hav..."

Chicagoland Vampires is one of my fave series too. Aren't you dying for the new book to come out!?

I'm gonna have to read and see what it's like.

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

Chicagoland Vampires is one of those I've been meaning to start, but haven't yet. Is there something particular you love about it?

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Judithe wrote: "Chicagoland Vampires is one of those I've been meaning to start, but haven't yet. Is there something particular you love about it?"

I read a lot of posts in the SOS group that talked about how good the Chicagoland Vampire books were, but was skeptical. The series is now one of my tops favorites with Sookie, Mercy and Alpha Omega. I read all three books in about five days and can't wait for the new one to come out. I like the angle it has on the vampire world and there is plenty of action with some romance. For me, I just liked the characters and their lives a whole lot more than other series I have read. I finished the Fever series right before I read these and worried any book would be a let down after those, but I loved these books.

[Desperado]

I'm not on your team but I just wanted to say that I've heard everything you said about the "Chicagoland Vampires" from a lot of friends. It sounds fantastic & book #1 has been on my TBR shelf for awhile. The one thing keeping me from trying it is the price. It's very high in print & absolutely ridiculous in ebook (almost $2 more on book 1 & $3-4 more on books 2-3) . I'd think about paying $10 by an author or in a series I love but not for a 1st book. I'd be willing to jump on the fanwagon if the books were cheaper.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "I'm not on your team but I just wanted to say that I've heard everything you said about the "Chicagoland Vampires" from a lot of friends. It sounds fantastic & book #1 has been on my TBR shelf for ..."

I completely understand. I was very lucky and was able to get all three from the library or else I might not have tried them. Although, after reading them, I did go out and buy them to read again in the future. I had a great coupon at the bookstore and really enjoy rereading my favorite series.

[Alyssa]

LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "I'm not on your team but I just wanted to say that I've heard everything you said about the "Chicagoland Vampires" from a lot of friends. It sounds fantastic & book #1 has been on my TBR shelf for ..."

When I read the first one, I got it through my library's interloan system. If you wanted to read it, maybe you could get it from your library, or maybe they have some kind of interloan system where you could get it sent to your library from another. Maybe you've already checked though. Hope this helps if you haven't.

I don't know what I'd do if my library didn't have this interloan system thing. Wait, I do know, I'd be way broke from spending all my money on books. :-)

[Alyssa]

Heather wrote: "LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "I'm not on your team but I just wanted to say that I've heard everything you said about the "Chicagoland Vampires" from a lot of friends. ..."

I'm planning to reread before comes out. Can't wait.

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

Umm...just looked it up...spendy! Fingers crossed the price'll go down sometime soon!

Libraries...one of the top 5 on the list of reasons for why I might want to move back to the US!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I was glad to be pushed politely nudged into starting that series (CV). :) I enjoyed 1 & 3 better than 2, but all have been 4-5★ for me so far. Anxious to move on with the series too.

Hope the prices dip, allowing ya'll to give it a go too.

I feel for ya, Judithe. Gotta suck not having one. Anytime I begin to B&M about the minis we have here, I think of you w/out.

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

LOL! There are lots of gorgeous libraries, filled with books...and so hard to read! It's like that empty wallet and window of glass separating you from scrumptious chocolates....

[Zaanodes]

Judithe wrote: "...8. Zaanodes: pending..."

Please see my post # 101. Please let me know if I used the wrong format.

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

Thanks, Zaanodes! Sorry for missing that, and will update it now!

I have Dorina #1 arriving soon...how did you like that? (Popped #2 in my cart as well...figuring I'll like the series since I'm enjoying Cassandra...)

[Zaanodes]

Judithe wrote: "Sorry for missing that

No problem!

I have Dorina #1 arriving soon...how did you like that?"

If you like Cassandra, you will like Dorina I think. I may actually like Dorina better, if I just go by my feelings of Cassandra, book 1 to Dorina, book 1.

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

:D Good to hear!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Judithe, I saw Steph post on her team's thread that you both were okay, but wanted to check with you directly. I hope you are doing well and everything is okay for you.

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

Thanks, Heather. We're fine (family, close friends), but one of our employees is stranded in Tokyo (he was supposed to come home yesterday...we're not sure when he'll be back now, but he's OK). Some small interruptions in daily life (still under major tsunami alert so some roads are closed, lots of public service announcements and patrols, and telephone/mail delays). We're glued to the news, and just feel shocked and heartsore.

Still waiting to hear about farther away friends, and hoping for their safety, and the safety of the rescue workers going in...

[Miss]

I'm glad you're ok Judithe, and Steph too. Hope everyone is safe and the damage contained to a minimum. The images I've seen in the news are terrible.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Judithe wrote: "Thanks, Heather. We're fine (family, close friends), but one of our employees is stranded in Tokyo (he was supposed to come home yesterday...we're not sure when he'll be back now, but he's OK). S..."

Hope all your friends are okay, Judithe!

[Miss]

Finished Demonglass for my part of a series read - 03/12, 3 stars.

This book felt better written than Hex Hall, it had an easier flow to it. I liked it but it could have been much much better. For most of the book nothing much happened, just a foreshadowing at the beginning and then not very much. Everything speeds up towards the end and I can see that the author does have potential to be great. Unfortunately, after dragging the story and then springing the most awful williams on Sophie and co., the book just ends on a horrible cliffhanger with most of the characters presumed dead, the great war starting and Sophie escaping to her mum, who might also not be who she appears.
Needless to say I'll continue with the series, it seems to be developing into something a bit more than the usual ya.;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our Next Shelf is: 'shifters'
DIRECT LINK: 'shifters'

*You may choose your book and start reading now*
Happy Reading!! :)

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

Wow! Is it Sunday already? Nope, but a lovely present! I so needed a mood lifter!!!!!

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

I'll be reading for this :D

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

NEW SHELF!!! And Shelf Status Update:

I2: Shelf 2 Shifters

0/8 Read

1. Judithe: will read

2. Jackie M: pending
3. Heather: pending
4. Celine: pending
5. Miss: pending
6. Nairabell: pending
7. Alyssa: pending
8. Zaanodes: pending

I2 Books Read:

G4: Shelf 1 part-of-a-series

4/8 Read

1. Judithe: Read Catching Fire Post #73
2. Jackie M: Read
Post 117
3. Heather: Read Born to Bite (Post #103)
4. Celine: will read

5. Miss: Read DemonglassPost #139
6. Nairabell: will read

7. Alyssa: will read

8. Zaanodes: Read Iron Kissed Post #99

G4 Books Read:


Free Space: Shelf n/a Free Space Rules

1/8 Read

1. Judithe: will tentatively read
or
2. Jackie M: will read

3. Heather: Read Night's Cold Kiss Post #120
4. Celine: pending
5. Miss: will read

6. Nairabell: will read

7. Alyssa: will read

8. Zaanodes: will read


Free Space Books Read:

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! :)

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

Our first two shelves are nicely lined up with the free space...we'll have three in a row...with two left til BINGO....if the randomizer favors us!

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

Other updates, Team 4: May the 4ce Be With You, has received the first stamp of R2! Off to say congrats "in person"!

[Laura Lulu]

Just popping in to second (or third) the Chicagoland Vamps series, it's in my top 5 fave series. Fun, smart & snarky characters. If you like the Kate Daniels, you'll like these.

And Judithe--you added Miss' book read, but didn't change your numbers--you're now 5/8. :) I was sneaking around seeing how the other groups are doing so I could go back & motivate my group with some competitiveness. :)

[Nairabell]

Awesome new shelf! And I was just dropping by with an update :)

I'm done with Dying Bites (my free space read) which was awesome and totally worth *****. My review with like words and stuff is here.

I'm reading Storm Glass (for last week) at the mo and so far, so good.

For my shifter read I'll read Pleasure Unbound.

So, with pretties, I read , am reading and will read :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay Nairabell! Enjoy!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Glad you liked Dying Bites Nairabell, cause I've ordered that one.