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message 601: by Marsha (new)

Marsha | 114 comments Good suggestions with the 100 page test! And @ Sharon - I never thought about it that way, but I also read to be entertained. If I would turn off the t.v. because it isn't entertaining me, I should think of the book the same way. This would definitely whittle my TBR list down a bit. One thing that I did discover that has helped with this problem is that I download "Samples" of the books that sound interesting on my e-reader and then read that little bit. If it draws me in, I go for the whole book. Maybe combining all of these efforts I can get through the good books and not waste my time on the boring ones:)


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Yodamom I like the tittle, can't go wrong with chocolate


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Jalilah wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "I'm taking a break from UF and reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami."

How are you liking it? I've heard good things about that book.
I too need to take a break from Urban fantasy ..."


So far, so good. I like that it's set in Tokyo, and I like the main characters so far. Although, it does move quite slowly.


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Anika (teddybear1) | 110 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "Anika wrote: "finished 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (Jazz Tremaine #1) by Linda Wisdom and 31% into Tales of the Abysmal Plane by Phaedra Weldon"

what did you think of 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover?? ..."


It was ok/I liked it but the plot itself took some time to get to the point but then again the story was about her and Nick and have back detail about them and who they were working up to the present to and the bad guy was the focus so mayabe his part was small. I do plan to read the next book in the series.


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Anika wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "Anika wrote: "finished 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (Jazz Tremaine #1) by Linda Wisdom and 31% into Tales of the Abysmal Plane by Phaedra Weldon"

what did you think of [book:50 Ways to Hex Y..."


thanks for letting me know :)


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) i finished Madhouse (Cal Leandros, #3) by Rob Thurman last night - it was really good except i got annoyed at Cal over George so i only rated the book 3 stars.


message 607: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "i finished Madhouse (Cal Leandros, #3) by Rob Thurman last night - it was really good except i got annoyed at Cal over George so i only rated the book 3 stars."


Aaww! George. : (
I had forgotten about that. Someday, I need a reread of this series.


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Christine wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "i finished Madhouse (Cal Leandros, #3) by Rob Thurman last night - it was really good except i got annoyed at Cal over George so i only rated the book 3 stars."


Aaww! George. : (
I had fo..."


she's annoying as hell when it comes to her morels bout not peeking into her own future which i do think is a good idea but i was kinda hoping she and cal would get together.. i think she'd be good for him especially now that he seems to be going a lil insane :P but he's been a totally douche to her. :(

what do you think of Delilah??


message 609: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "Christine wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "i finished Madhouse (Cal Leandros, #3) by Rob Thurman last night - it was really good except i got annoyed at Cal over George so i only rated the book 3 stars."


Aaww! Ge..."



Delilah is her own special kind of character, isn't she? I get where she's coming from, I like her strength and determination, but I'm not a big fan of her with Cal.


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Toria (ferglicious) | 12 comments I'm reading Dire Needs


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 822 comments Next up for me is Firelight (Darkest London, #1) by Kristen Callihan Switched (Trylle Trilogy, #1) by Amanda Hocking Discount Armageddon (Incryptid, #1) by Seanan McGuire Night Runner (Night Runner, #1) by Max Turner


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Cindy | 8 comments Reading Spell Bound (Hex Hall, #3) by Rachel Hawkins


message 613: by Aaron (new)

Aaron | 22 comments A few chapters into Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding I like it so far. I heard it was a good series so Im excited to get through it so I can start the next one.


message 614: by Jalilah (new)

Jalilah I am about a third into Nightlife by Rob Thurman. Honestly I was not expecting to like this book. I even debated starting it, but now I am quite enjoying it.


message 615: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 111 comments Ended up rather overwhelmed with the latest books I've been reading that seemed to get darker and grimmer as I read, so went back and re-read two of my 'fun' favorites. Let's face it ... who can resist a chubby, geek with a pocket protector as a vampire? Vampire Blues

And the second book in the series Voodoo Dues is a free Kindle download today.

There aren't many authors that can manage snicker to laugh-out-loud humor with dark fantasy but when they do it's definitely fun time!


message 616: by Marsha (new)

Marsha | 114 comments Aaron wrote: "A few chapters intoThree Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly MedingI like it so far. I heard it was a good series so Im excited to get through it so I can start the next one."

I wasn't all that interested in the book at first when I began reading it, but then I found that I really enjoyed it and read the second one right after the first. I'm now going to get the third one because it's so much better than I expected.


message 617: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Finally starting Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs . I was just a little disappointed in the last Mercy book, so I'm hoping this one will renew my love of Patricia Briggs. So far, so good.


message 618: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Jalilah wrote: "I am about a third into Nightlife by Rob Thurman. Honestly I was not expecting to like this book. I even debated starting it, but now I am quite enjoying it."


This is one of my favorites! Enjoy!


Jean ~ Kindle Queen (jkat9) | 208 comments Christine wrote: "Finally starting Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs. I was just a little disappointed in the last Mercy book, so I'm hoping this one will renew my love of Patricia Briggs. So far, so good."

Me too. I'm hoping Fair Game really brings it, since River Marked wasn't my favorite Mercy book.


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Dawn (dawnv) | 367 comments Christine wrote: "Finally starting Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs. I was just a little disappointed in the last Mercy book, so I'm hoping this one will renew my love of Patricia Briggs. So far, so good."

It did for me, I was not a big fan of River Marked.


Jean ~ Kindle Queen (jkat9) | 208 comments Dawn wrote: "It did for me, I was not a big fan of River Marked."

Whew! I'm glad River Marked isn't turning out to be a trend. : )


message 622: by Laurel (new)

Laurel I sincerely enjoyed Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs


message 623: by Sharon (last edited Mar 18, 2012 09:20PM) (new)

Sharon (shazfly) | 6 comments I've been working my way through Keri Arthur's series's. She has a few, but my fav is probably the Spook Squad seriesKeri ArthurPenumbra Penumbra (Spook Squad, #3) by Keri Arthur


message 624: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Laurel wrote: "I sincerely enjoyed Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs"


I'm about halfway and really enjoying it! Yeah!


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 822 comments I finished my last bunch, had a couple duds, my next batch is Standoff (Cascadia Wolves, #5) by Lauren Dane Angels' Flight (Angels' Pawn #0.5, Angels' Judgment #1.5, Angel's Wolf #4.5, Angels' Dance #4.75) by Nalini Singh Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, #4) by Thea Harrison Dire Needs (Eternal Wolf Clan, #1) by Stephanie Tyler Faery Tales & Nightmares by Melissa Marr Nightborn (Lords of the Darkyn, #1) by Lynn Viehl


♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) finished Deathwish (Cal Leandros, #4) by Rob Thurman it was great! i gave it 5 stars, i started Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari but it was a bit meh so i decided to put it down for a few days, and now im reading Roadkill (Cal Leandros, #5) by Rob Thurman


message 627: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "finished Deathwish (Cal Leandros, #4) by Rob Thurman it was great! i gave it 5 stars, i started Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari but it was a bit meh so i decided to put it down for a few days, and now im readin..."


I love Cal and Niko! At this rate, you're going to be me to Doubletake.


message 628: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments I finished Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs and was relieved to find it better than the last Mercy book. And that ending was really something.

Now, I'm going to start The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson . I've heard mixed things about this one, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.


message 629: by Paula (new)

Paula (pauldajo) I finished reading River Marked and have started Playing with Fire.


message 630: by Jalilah (new)

Jalilah Everyone has different taste. I really enjoyed River Marked. I loved the Native American elements.


message 631: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Jalilah wrote: "Everyone has different taste. I really enjoyed River Marked. I loved the Native American elements."


I liked River Marked, but to me it just didn't seem quite as good as the previous Mercy books. Meanwhile, I enjoyed Fair Game more that I did the previous Alpha & Omega books. I just wish we didn't have to wait until next year for the next Mercy book!


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Karen McGrath (kazm77) | 33 comments 92% finished with A Discovery of Witches.


message 633: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 111 comments Just finished Hide'n Go Seek which worked much better for me than the first in the series. Was hoping the first was mostly issues that could be resolved.


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Nic Silver (nicsilver) | 13 comments I found that River Marked took longer for me to get into than previous Mercy books, but I really loved how it (finally!) got into Mercy's Native American heritage.

Currently, I'm reading Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire , and wondering how I missed this series for so long. So good!


message 635: by LilMisGrayBrisk (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk I'm getting ready to re-read Blood Challenge (World of the Lupi, #7) by Eileen Wilks .


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Kristen (kristen8) | 46 comments I just finished Cerulean Isle by G M Browning which is a pirate/mermaid adventure. I'm currently reading The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum , This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost & The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal by Laurie Notaro

Chipping away at the TBR list!


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Dawn (dawnv) | 367 comments Christine wrote: "I finished Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs and was relieved to find it better than the last Mercy book. And that ending was really something.

Now, I'm going to start [bookcover:The Gargoyle|259513..."


I loved The Gargoyle, I think people tend to love it or hate it.


message 638: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Nic wrote: "I found that River Marked took longer for me to get into than previous Mercy books, but I really loved how it (finally!) got into Mercy's Native American heritage.

Currently, I'm reading [bookcove..."


Always love it when people discover October Daye!


message 639: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Dawn wrote: "I loved The Gargoyle, I think people tend to love it or hate it. "


I'm about 80 pages in, and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. The writing is compelling to me, but the story is...different so far.


message 640: by Jalilah (last edited Mar 21, 2012 08:32AM) (new)

Jalilah Jalilah wrote: "I am about a third into Nightlife by Rob Thurman. Honestly I was not expecting to like this book. I even debated starting it, but now I am quite enjoying it."

I've finished and have changed my mind about this book. The way I feel now I will not continue with this series


message 641: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Jalilah wrote: "Jalilah wrote: "I am about a third into Nightlife by Rob Thurman. Honestly I was not expecting to like this book. I even debated starting it, but now I am quite enjoying it."

I've f..."



I'm just curious, what has changed your mind?


message 642: by Jalilah (last edited Mar 22, 2012 04:17AM) (new)

Jalilah Christine,
I don't know how to put up the spoiler hiders! I started liking it less at the point when the narrator changes. I hope that does not give away too much!
The fighting scenes were too detailed in the later part of the book but other important details were only implied like what happens with Georgie or Promise. Also, I like it in a fantasy novel when there is also beauty in the magic, it can be a dangerous, deadly magic but there should be moments of wonder too,or if not that, humour, but there was nothing like that in this book. Not for me in any case. I did like the relationship between the brothers and the premise was original


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R. Scott VanKirk (svankirk) | 39 comments I'm reading Clockwork Angel. I'm about half way through it. So far, its been a fun though light read. I'll give it a more thorough treatment when I'm finished


message 644: by Gin (new)

Gin R.Scott wrote: "I'm reading Clockwork Angel. I'm about half way through it. So far, its been a fun though light read. I'll give it a more thorough treatment when I'm finished"

I enjoyed that one a lot more then I anticipated also


message 645: by Anika (last edited Mar 21, 2012 05:23PM) (new)

Anika (teddybear1) | 110 comments Christine wrote: "I finished Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs and was relieved to find it better than the last Mercy book. And that ending was really something.

Now, I'm going to start Grant Hill by Ken Rappoport too

I thought it was excellent and yes I agree that it was better than the last book of Mercy Thompson but then how can we compare I feel bad about saying that. I can't wait for the next book to come out. I have to wonder how many book are going to be in both Series. The end what the Fae did, I wonder how that is going to affect the Series...

Okay so I finished these Tales of the Abysmal Plane by Phaedra WeldonFair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia BriggsThe Mortal Bone (Hunter Kiss, #4) by Marjorie M. Liu



message 646: by LilMisGrayBrisk (last edited Mar 21, 2012 05:39PM) (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk Christine wrote: "Now, I'm going to start The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. I've heard mixed things about this one, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed..."

I almost DNF'd this book but I was so glad I stuck with it. I ended up loving it. I hope you like it.


message 647: by R. Scott (new)

R. Scott VanKirk (svankirk) | 39 comments gin wrote: "R.Scott wrote: "I'm reading Clockwork Angel. I'm about half way through it. So far, its been a fun though light read. I'll give it a more thorough treatment when I'm finished"

I ..."

Have you read the Parasol Protectorate? My favorite steam punk so far.


message 648: by Gin (new)

Gin R.Scott wrote: "gin wrote: "R.Scott wrote: "I'm reading Clockwork Angel. I'm about half way through it. So far, its been a fun though light read. I'll give it a more thorough treatment when I'm f..."

I love that series! I still need to finish it actually, I think I've only read the first 2or 3 so far.


message 649: by Jalilah (new)

Jalilah I just started Clockwork Angel too!


message 650: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Jalilah wrote: "Christine,
I don't know how to put up the spoiler hiders! I started liking it less at the point when the narrator changes. I hope that does not give away too much!
The fighting scenes were too d..."



I think I get what you're saying. This series is definitely on the dark and grim side. And in many of the books it's hard to find redeeming qualities in Cal, other than his love of his brother. I've become a big fan of this series, but it's definitely not to everyone's taste.


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