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[Jim]

I was blown away by Mark Chisnell's The Wrecking Crew, the first of his that I've ever read, although this was the 2d in the series. Don't let that stop you from reading this first. It works. The designation is mere chronology.

My 5 star review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I finished Fated Loved it. I'm starting 1812: The Navy's War by George C. Daughan for a little "light reading."

History is cool. Not exactly action adventure but cool.

[Seeley]

Ctgt wrote: "Seeley wrote: "I just finished Six Years by Harlan Coben (refreshingly different form of mystery, but odd) and am now deciding on:
-The Eye of God, James Rollins
-The Doll, Taylor Stevens
-Tucson B..."

Yes, I read them both and liked them. I even went to see her at our local bookstore. They lined up chairs in a circle, I sat in one of the last three open and she came up and sat next to me! Lovely person in every regard.

Peace, Seeley

[Ctgt]

Seeley wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Seeley wrote: "I just finished Six Years by Harlan Coben (refreshingly different form of mystery, but odd) and am now deciding on:
-The Eye of God, James Rollins
-The Doll, Taylor Stev..."

Did she talk about her upbringing?

[Mark]

Jim wrote: "I was blown away by Mark Chisnell's The Wrecking Crew, the first of his that I've ever read, although this was the 2d in the series. Don't let that stop you from reading this first. It works. Th..."

I don't know what to say.... except thank you so much, Jim, I'm really pleased you liked it!!

[Jim]

You're welcome, Mark, but you earned it. There's probably a few around her that think Hugh should hand over the curmudgeon title to me. I'm pretty upfront & hard on poor writing or logic fallacies in novels. Next time your book fits for a group read, I'm nominating it.

[Mark]

Jim wrote: "Next time your book fits for a group read, I'm nominating it..."

Thanks again, and that would be very cool!

:-)

[Mark]

And my notification emails are back, I can rejoin the conversation properly!

[Eileen]

Mark wrote: "And my notification emails are back, I can rejoin the conversation properly!"

YAY!!

[Mark]

Eileen wrote: "Mark wrote: "And my notification emails are back, I can rejoin the conversation properly!"

YAY!!"

:-)

[Eileen]

Since June is almost over (where did it go) and I never had the time to read . I've decided to get a jump on next months group read . It's been a fast good read.

After reading Jim's post, I'm starting today.

[Mark]

Eileen wrote: "After reading Jim's post, I'm starting The Wrecking Crew today."

Yayy... many thanks, Eileen! And of course Jim for his great review :-)

[David]

I finished reading . I thought it was just okay. 3-stars.

Then I finished reading a large (2,400 locations) sample of by Larry Correia. This is a collection of the first 3 books in the Monster Hungers International series. Wow! I loved this sample. Tons of monster & blazing gun action! I will be picking up this book for sure!

[David]

Eileen wrote: "Since June is almost over (where did it go) and I never had the time to read . I've decided to get a jump on next months group read . It'..."

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Eileen, I have already on my Kindle....and I am NEXT on the digital library list for .

I also have , but I figure I would read first. July looks to be REAL busy for me.

[Eileen]

David wrote: "I finished reading . I thought it was just okay. 3-stars.

Then I finished reading a large (2,400 locations) sample of by La..."

The Monster Hunter series is just the best! Happy to see you enjoyed them.

Looking forward to discussing The Innocent next month!

[Travis]

my 2 1/2 year old son just went to the bookshelf pulled off James Rollins Amazonia and says "here this is a great book sit down daddy and i'll read it to you." It took 2 minutes and was in the form of a song.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm sure it was an amazing and insightful interpretation of the novel.

[Eileen]

Travis of NNY wrote: "my 2 1/2 year old son just went to the bookshelf pulled off James Rollins Amazonia and says "here this is a great book sit down daddy and i'll read it to you." It took 2 minutes and was in the for..."

Awww...a future action adventure reader in the making!

[Travis]

Yep start em young and raise em right

[Mark]

David wrote: "...I also have The Wrecking Crew, but I figure I would read The Defector first. July looks to be REAL busy for me..."

Whoa, cool!! Busy, but good (hopefully) :-)

[Seeley]

Ctgt wrote: "Seeley wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Did she talk about her upbringing? ..."

Yes, but only briefly. She didn't want to get into details and cut the conversation off pretty quickly. I think it's both embarrassing and painful for her.

Peace, Seeley

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Starting Evil Star, another YA.

[David]

Travis of NNY wrote: "my 2 1/2 year old son just went to the bookshelf pulled off James Rollins Amazonia and says "here this is a great book sit down daddy and i'll read it to you." It took 2 minutes and was in the for..."

Amazonia is one of my favorite James Rollins novels. It brings back memories of Johnny Quest!

[David]

Eileen wrote: "David wrote: "I finished reading . I thought it was just okay. 3-stars.

Then I finished reading a large (2,400 locations) sample of [bookcover:The Monster Hunters|1..."

I loved part in the first book where the Monster Hunters fought the vampires on the ship. Tons of action and it left me wanting to read more. Looks like there are 4 Monster Hunter books out there...I better get a start real soon to catch up.

[Sharon]

Just started I'm already laughing over the brawl in the buffet dining room at a posh Las Vegas hotel/casino between two groups of Monster Hunters at the MH Convention.

If they ever make a film of these books, this would be a classic scene.

[Ctgt]

I love the second book in the MHI series! Monster Hunter Vendetta

[Travis]

Working through hopefully all 3 episodes of Trench Coats, Episode I: The Meetingbefore iI get too far behind

[Scott]

I finished Joyland last week. I thought it was excellent. Now I'm reading The King of Plagues.

[Sharon]

Finished Monster Hunter Legionyesterday. Very good, back to the usual cast of characters, along with some new ones.

[Tad]

I'm juggling several books right now, but recently started an ARC of Carpathian: An Event Group Thriller by David L. Golemon. This is my first "Event Group Thriller" which I've been wanting to read for a long time. It's off to a great start!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Sharon wrote: "Just started I'm already laughing over the brawl in the buffet dining room at a posh Las Vegas hotel/casino between two groups of Monster Hunters at the M..."

I completely agree. It's a fun read, no doubt about that.

Sharon wrote: "Finished Monster Hunter Legionyesterday. Very good, back to the usual cast of characters, along with some new ones."

Yes, I liked the new look at the Younger of the Pitt Brothers and Holly is always interesting. I can't wait until book V comes out.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

1812: The Navy's War and about to start The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo. I'm on a history binge. A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin kicked it off. I've got my eye on a book about Benedict Arnold and one about Peggy Shipman, his second wife...

And I have a good Sci-fi novel in the mix somewhere, Honor Harrington #1.

[Travis]

Halfway through Trench Coats, Episode III: BRING IT! and a quarter through Einstein: His Life and Universe enjoying both

[Ctgt]

Starting The Informationist. Been on my list for awhile but Seeley bumped it up. Pulled me in pretty quickly so it will probably be a fast read.

[David]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just started I'm already laughing over the brawl in the buffet dining room at a posh Las Vegas hotel/casino between two groups of Monster H..."

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I will soon be in the Monster Hunter International world. I loved the sample I read last week and will hopefully find the $9.99 collection ( as one of my birthday presents this week (dad is so easy to get something for......get him a book.....and have Amazon or such deliver it right to his Kindle).

[Travis]

Started One Rough Man personally never have heard of Brad Taylor before so see how it goes

[David]

I stumbled across Matt Helm books recently. I never realized that there were 27 of them! I am going to do a quick read of a sample of (4th Matt Helm book). Then I plan to start reading by Keith Wease. Written with permission by the son of the late Donald Hamilton. Sets up the story and character of Matt Helm. This is my July KOLL book.

[Ctgt]

David wrote: "I stumbled across Matt Helm books recently. I never realized that there were 27 of them! I am going to do a quick read of a sample of (4th Matt Helm book). T..."

I picked up the re-issues of the first two Helm books from Amazon a couple of months ago but have not found the time to dig in yet.

[Jim]

David wrote: "I stumbled across Matt Helm books recently. I never realized that there were 27 of them! I am going to do a quick read of a sample of (4th Matt Helm book). T..."

I've read all of them that have been published & actually most of Hamilton's stuff. Excellent.

Thanks for turning me on to Wease's books. I'll definitely get one & try it. I'm not going to hold out a lot of hope though. BTW, it's his son that is handling writing permissions. Gordon is the one that has been trying so hard to get the last, unpublished Matt Helm published. I hope so!!! I've been waiting a lot of years for it.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Still reading The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo. The best part is the story of Lord Thomas Cockrane on the HMS Speedy, a 14 gun Brig against a 32 gun Spanish Man-O-War, the El Gamo, with three times the crew. He figured out that his Speedy sat so much lower than the Spaniard's guns that if he pulled close, the Spanish couldn't depress their cannons enough shoot down into the Speedy and he could fire up, through the gunnel and deck of the Spaniard.

When the Spanish tried to board him, with superior numbers, he had some crewmen paint their faces and they scared the superstitious spanish as they swarmed over the deck. The Lord Admiral's own words are funny.

He described his cabin aboard the Speedy as "So small, I must stick my head out of the skylight and use the Quarterdeck as a toilet tray when I shave." (The ceiling was only 5 feet from the deck.)

It's non-fiction, but, it's action adventure so far, even some humor!

[[deleted user]]

Half way through Smooth Operator - Gamal Hennessy. There is some serious talent here. Good action/mystery/characters/twists and turns.

A third of the way through Bring It! - Seeley James. My interest is piqued as I continue to read.

[David]

I am about halfway thru by Keith Wease. I am enjoying this book. I am getting a good background on the training of a young Matt Helm. Can't wait to get started on the 1st 4 or 5 books in this series.

I also plan to start reading a digital library loan later today: and later this month, the first book in this series by David Baldacci .

[Ctgt]

Just finished The Informationist which was a good, fast paced thriller. Check it out if you are looking for a character that is different from the "normal" action adventure type.

Started The Ocean at the End of the Lane and have The Innocent, Ringworld, A Stir of Echoes and The Killing Of The Tinkers waiting impatiently in the wings.

[Sharon]

Ctgt wrote: "Just finished The Informationist which was a good, fast paced thriller. Check it out if you are looking for a character that is different from the "normal" action adventure type."

Definitely agree. Good storyline and exceptional character. I need to put the next book on my list for my next library visit.

[Seeley]

Sharon wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Just finished The Informationist which was a good, fast paced thriller. Check it out if you are looking for a character that is different from the "normal" action adventure type."

Def..."

I liked that book despite having a few awkward parts (debut novels always do). The second in the series is better, and includes a glimpse of her childhood involvement in a cult. I have her third, The Doll, sitting in my stack.

Peace, Seeley

[Linda]

I am 78% through Christine Nolfi has wrote another great love story. This book has me reading when I should be doing other things, like sleeping.. But I just have a hard time putting it down.

Anne is trying to work two jobs to be able to adopt her nephew whose mother was killed. He has many problems but is coming to trust Anne so much. There is another couple that lived where Anne's sister lived that want to adopt Dillon but Anne is doing everything she can to keep him. He is after all related to her and the only relative left for him.
Michael, Anne's boss is falling for her yet has issues of his own with trust. They make a wonderful couple but between them there is so much going on it seems they can't get together without arguing and of course there is the kissing. He is a wonderful man that was hurt badly by his ex wife.
Will everything work out for Anne, Dillon and Michael?? I sure hope so and if you want to know you will just have to read the book and find out. lol I can't give anything away.

It is a wonderful story as are all of Christine Nolfi's books that I have read. She is a wonderful author and I love this book so much. I already give it a 5* rating and haven't even finished it yet. There is only one thing that would make me go to a lower rating, but I don't think that will happen. :) Thanks for this book Christine. I am so loving it.

[Eileen]

Near the end of enjoying this series.

Finished some intense scene in the episode. Looking forward to see what happens next. Review coming soon, if my family will let me near the computer.

Started hoping to read more over the long weekend.

[Ctgt]

Seeley wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Just finished The Informationist which was a good, fast paced thriller. Check it out if you are looking for a character that is different from the "normal" action advent..."

I just looked at the second book at the library and saw it dealt almost exactly with how she was raised. I decided to check out some reviews before I picked it up.

[Mark]

Have a good holiday weekend, America!

:-)

[Eileen]

Thanks, you too, Mark!



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