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[Jim]

Mark wrote: "I've just gone through three books without getting out of the first chapter. They will remain nameless... :-("

Bless you! I just downloaded Powder Burn after finishing the first chapter. Looks like you're out of the woods there. It looks like a good read. I also just read the first chapter of Agnes and the Hitman, and it looks like a winner.

[Tracy]

Rizwan wrote: "Finished reading Killing Floor yesterday, and it was an entertaining, quick read. I was not disappointed with my first introduction to Jack Reacher, although I'd say I expected a bit more action th..."

Love Reacher!

[David]

Chasing the Ghost

Turns out this is the 1st Bob Mayer book that I am not crazy about.....found it kinda boring. I have read about 12 of this books prior to this and liked them ALL. All were 4 or 5 star reviews. I was kind to this one and gave it 3-stars. Not much action, or Black Ops...more of a standard police / detective story. Not what I was looking for. I am still a huge Bob Mayer fan and I have several other of his books on my Kindle....but I thought this one was just so-so.

[Magiccats]

Hm, i may give that one a try too, I have started a couple of books in the last couple of days and am just not getting into them, so was kind of at a loss.

[Philip]

Just finished Unicorn Western and Fat Vampire

I know the writers meant for Unicorn Western to be funny, and it is sorta, but it really is kinda of a good Western, aside from the fact that the tough marshal rides... a unicorn. Fat Vampire is a neat twist on the Vampire genre, which usually I am not a fan of, but I was of this. Both books by Truant, so I am sorta reading his stuff right now.

[Seeley]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Seeley wrote: "I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I got my copy from Amazon and I'm using Kindle. I do a lot of listening to the Text to Speech function while I drive.

It's free at "Podiobooks.com" as an aud..."

THANKS! I have a Kindle Touch. I'll have to research that some because I climb a mountain every morning for an hour and half and would love to listen to something (I'm tired of podcasts).

Peace, Seeley

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Here Ye! Here Ye! All members are eligible to participate and vote in the monthly group read nomination and voting process, and of course, the discussion. If you'd like to have a say in the July group read, the poll is up, and you can vote for the book you want to read next month.

It closes on June 16th:


http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/85486

[Janey]

I just over half way through by James Rollins. I've read all his other standalone novels but this one has only just come out on Kindle over here in the UK. Wish he'd write some more standalones.

[Eileen]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I got my copy from Amazon and I'm using Kindle. I do a lot of listening to the Text to Speech function while I drive.

It's free at "Podiobooks.com" as an audiobook.

There are some good reviews..."

Thanks! Since winning a Kindle HD (Thanks again, Seeley) I've been doing a lot more text to speech these days, myself. I'll make sure I have a box of tissues when I start reading.

[Eileen]

Continuing with the Jack Daniels series, I finished Dirty Martini and Fuzzy Navel.

[Janey]

Eileen wrote: "Continuing with the Jack Daniels series, I finished Dirty Martini and Fuzzy Navel."

I've got several books from this series on my Kindle but haven't gotten around to reading them yet. Need more time!!

[Mark]

Jim wrote: "Bless you! I just downloaded Powder Burn after finishing the first chapter..."

Thanks Jim, that's great to hear!

And you'll be relieved to know that I'm on Ch.3 of book #4 :-)

A couple of reviews have said that Powder Burn's a slow-starter, so good to hear that the opening grabbed you... let's see how you go with the rest ;-)

[Melissa]

I just read, The Informationist, by Taylor Stevens. It was OK, kind of awkward in places but a good woman in the lead role and a very good plot. I bought the second in the series and haven't cracked it yet. Can anyone tell me, is it worth it?

[Scott]

I finished Inferno and am currently reading NOS4A2.

[Jim]

Mark wrote: "A couple of reviews have said that Powder Burn's a slow-starter, so good to hear that the opening grabbed you..."

Yunno. Oddly enough, I think it has to start out that way to set it up properly. I'm not sure just how you planted the seeds, but the implication (the "promise") is that this motley crew is headed into a world of trouble. I thought you really nailed the voice and dialog of the characters. That should be a difficult task, seeing as you are a Brit.

I've seen so many British shows and movies that I pick up the inflections and idioms - or just laugh anyway. But I could never write in character. Cheers!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Melissa wrote: "I just read, The Informationist, by Taylor Stevens. It was OK, kind of awkward in places but a good woman in the lead role and a very good plot. I bought the second in the series and haven't cracke..."

I liked The Informationist. Plan to continue the series.

[David]

I am now reading the 1st book (Pronto) in by Elmore Leonard. As a fan of Justified, I figured it is about time to read his book adventures. The price currently for this 3-book collection is like $20. Man! I picked it up for $5 a year ago.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yeah. Justified has "alerted" a lot of people to Rayland. This isn't the edition I read but I got them out of the library.

[Mark]

Jim wrote: "Mark wrote: "Oddly enough, I think it has to start out that way to set it u..."

Many thanks, and yes, sometimes you can't just start with a dead body :-)

I've watched a lot of US films and tv series, so that helps with the voice, but I also 'cheated' a bit and hired an American editor to pick up any british-isms that remained. He found a few (it's flashlight, not torch) and I think he did a great job, because no one has complained about my dodgy accents... yet!

[Ctgt]

Scott wrote: "I finished Inferno and am currently reading NOS4A2."

Really loved NOS4A2.

[Eileen]

Jim wrote: "Mark wrote: "A couple of reviews have said that Powder Burn's a slow-starter, so good to hear that the opening grabbed you..."

Yunno. Oddly enough, I think it has to start out that way to set it u..."

I wish Goodreads had a "like" button, perfect description.

[Eileen]

David wrote: "I am now reading the 1st book (Pronto) in by Elmore Leonard. As a fan of Justified, I figured it is about time to read his book adventures. Th..."

I had no idea the show Justified came from books.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Everything comes from books....

[Eileen]

I just finished Covert Dreams kept me guessing till the end.

[Ctgt]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Everything comes from books...."

:)

[Eileen]

You guys are so smart!

That's why I hang around. : )

[Scott]

Ctgt wrote: "Scott wrote: "Really loved NOS4A2."

It's pretty good so far.

[Magiccats]

Eileen wrote: "You guys are so smart!

That's why I hang around. : )"

Eileen, how did you find "Covert Dreams" ? I just bought it for 1.00 on kindle.

[Eileen]

Magiccats wrote: "Eileen wrote: "You guys are so smart!

That's why I hang around. : )"

Eileen, how did you find "Covert Dreams" ? I just bought it for 1.00 on kindle."

I liked it a lot. It had a interesting concept that kept me guessing and wondering what's going to happen next till the end.

[Jim]

Mike Meyer is one of "US!" A GoodReader and a pretty cool guy! Here he is sitting at his bar. Cheers, Mike!

[Magiccats]

Jim wrote: "Mike Meyer is one of "US!" A GoodReader and a pretty cool guy! Here he is sitting at his bar. Cheers, Mike!

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Thanks both of you. I have it now as number 3 on my shelf to read.

[Eileen]

Jim wrote: "Mike Meyer is one of "US!" A GoodReader and a pretty cool guy! Here he is sitting at his bar. Cheers, Mike!

"

YES, he is!

CHEERS!

[Mark]

Eileen wrote: "I wish Goodreads had a "like" button, perfect description...."

'Like'

:-)

[Magiccats]

Janey wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Continuing with the Jack Daniels series, I finished Dirty Martini and Fuzzy Navel."

I've got several books from this series on my Kindle but haven't gotten around to reading them ye..."

Believe me Janey, you are not alone re several books on the kindle still to read. Oh to have the time to read everything I want to! Lol.

[David]

I finished with Pronto, the 1st Raylan Givens book in the 3 book collection: .

I liked it. The Marshall appears to be cooler in the TV show (Justified), but you can read where the TV show "borrowed" some of the plot lines from this story. While I was reading Pronto I was seeing Timothy (Marshall Givens) talking & acting.

I will read a few other books before I come back to the 2nd Marshall Givens book in this collection: Riding the Rap.

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I am just starting a YA sci-fi story: . Only about 7% into. Hope something happens soon, as right now it is about as exciting as watching a "G" rated afternoon special. All this talk of sci-fi Jason Bourne android action.........

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yeah the Marshal Givens in the book is a bit older an so on.

[Jim]

I just finished Old Yeller by Fred Gipson as an audio book. Wow! It's been many years since I last read it & it was FANTASTIC.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Eileen]

Jim wrote: "I just finished Old Yeller by Fred Gipson as an audio book. Wow! It's been many years since I last read it & it was FANTASTIC.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

I can't remember either the last time I read Old Yeller. I read it to my kids years ago.

[Ctgt]

I'm about 1/3 through Night of Knives, one of the "secondary" Malazan books. Pretty good so far but nearly as dense or complex as the main books.

[Henry]

I am currently 3/4 of the way through Crusader Gold by David Gibbins. So far he has worked Romans, Vikings, Crusaders, Nazis, Mayans, Eskimos, Jerusalem, Constantinople, The Vatican, 1066, Icebergs and King Arthur into a very good conspiracy/adventure/treasure hunt story. I am really enjoying it and can't wait for what he throws at me next (Aliens wouldn't surprise me).

[Tad]

Reading The Kill Room by Jeffery Deaver. Very interesting so far. This is my first time reading him. Also trying to finish up The King's Deception by Steve Berry and Red Moon by Benjamin Percy. Really enjoying all of them.

[Magiccats]

Just a reminder guys, David Feeney's book Terror on the High Seas is free on amazon today. Just picked it up.

[Seeley]

Tad wrote: "Reading The Kill Room by Jeffery Deaver. Very interesting so far. This is my first time reading him."

I just started but just can't get into it for some reason. I'm three pages in and it feels like a bad attempt at romance. Guess I'm not in the mood :)

I might switch to . Mr. Deaver was just here last week and autographed my copy. Fun is it?

Peace, Seeley

[Patricia]

Henry wrote: "I am currently 3/4 of the way through Crusader Gold by David Gibbins. So far he has worked Romans, Vikings, Crusaders, Nazis, Mayans, Eskimos, Jerusalem, Constantinople, The Vatican, 1066, Icebergs..."

I love Gibbens.

[Tad]

Seeley wrote: I might switch to The Kill Room . Mr. Deaver was just here last week and autographed my copy. Fun is it?

I'm only about 100 pages in, but really enjoying the style. Still getting comfortable with the characters. I didn't realize that these characters and an earlier book were the basis for a Denzel Washington movie I really enjoyed, The Bone Collector. I have a feeling Deaver's going on my list.

[Joan]

The description of Crusader Gold caught my eye and I've ordered the book from my library. I love history, and this one seems to have everything.

Joan

[Travis]

started A Princess of Mars and Jubal Sackett

[Ctgt]

Travis of NNY wrote: "started A Princess of Mars and Jubal Sackett"

Oh man, I love The Sacketts!

[David]

Well, I finished reading Mila 2.0. A pretty good YA sci-fi action thriller. Oh, they promise you Jason Bourne action, but the action is toned down to a "PG-13" level for the YA readers. Still, take it as it is: a suspenseful story with everyone trying to get Mila.

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I went from reading a PG-13 YA novel to reading a very much "R" rate action/special forces/zombies thriller called: Arisen, Book Four - Maximum Violence by Glynn James/Michael Stephen Fuchs. With a title like Maximum Violence I am expecting TONS of blazing zombie killing action!

[Jim]

I gave 4 stars to Dead Anyway by Chris Knopf. A tech thriller & the first I've read by him. Someone recently wrote a review about it which intrigued me & I managed to find it as an audio book. I forget who you were, but thank you!

My review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...