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[Scott]

Last week I finished The Name of the Wind. It was a great book. I will be reading the next one soon.

Now I am reading Predator One.

[Sharon]

Lisa P wrote: "I just finished Blood Oath. Think of Matthew Reilly or James Rollins meets Monster Hunter International. For 140 years, Nathaniel Cade has been the President's Vampire, sworn to prot..."

This sounds really interesting and I think it will probably be next up on my reading list. Have to hurry though, the newest book in the "Destroyermen" series will be available tomorrow!

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

I finished by Mitchell Hogan. That's the second book in the Scorceror Ascendency series. Good read. it's a return to the Epic Fantasy I remember of old. Love the magic system and world building and completely fleshed out characters. I started the thent book from the Destroyermen series by Taylor Anderson.

It has started well. Some familiar things now join with some new things from the last book that I thought were curiously loose ends.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Thanks "Whispers", I have this (A Crucible of Souls ) on my Audible shelf and haven't gotten around to it yet.

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

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Thanks "Whispers", I have this (A Crucible of Souls ) on my Audible shelf and haven't gotten around to it yet."

My pleasure Mike. This book reminds me of the solid Epic Fantasies of the 70s and 80s. Good characters (even if Caldon is a tinsey bit naive) love the magic and good world building (still lots of questions about that). It does remind me of something that I read back then, but I can't remember what it is. I enjoyed it and the sequel and it's narrated by Oliver Wyman who narrated the MHI Series. He does a great job with it.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Thanks. I've had a whole string of mediocre books. Not sure if it's the books or if I'm just burned out. I've get several library books to finish first, then I can try this series.

[Michael]

Just finished The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Clifford Stoll. Although the technology is dated, the story is reviewing. Highly recommend.

Just started The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I like pretty much everything Ludlum wrote though that one's not my favorite. Have you read some of his other books?

[Sonny]

Just started "The Empty Throne" by Bernard Cornwell.

[Rizwan]

For the last 3 months I was going through the AWESOME Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry starting with Patient Zero and last week finished the latest Predator One. Still can't get my mind around to another new book after the epic, EPIC climax of the last one... Not only it was one of the best climactic sequence of the whole series, it was one of the best most thrilling climax I've read in a couple of years, did I mention it was epic? Anyway, this series has become one of my most favorite action-thriller series ever, specially since the fourth one Assassin's Code each one can be described as one of the best of the series. Not many authors can do that one after the other each year, but Maberry has done it. I think I'll start with his other books like the Benny Imura young adult-zombie thriller series (where Ledger made cameo appearances) and the Dead of Night duology (each of his series are indirectly connected in the same universe).

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

I managed a return to the tenth book of the Destroyermen Series by Taylor Anderson. THe first book of that series is Into the Storm. The tenth book is Straits of Hell It's a good series. It's very Edgar Rice Burroughs (in a good way). Lots of action, there is romance but it suitable for young readers, certainly as young as middle school (Jr. High?)

I also like how the tenth book is very empathetic with the soldiers. It's a good read and a good audiobook. I'm enjoying it.

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

Finished The Straights of hell. It's good (if you like the series, you'll like this one). To me it was very much like book three (in pace and temperment, different stories and subplots).

I've started reading Peter the Great: His Life and World. It's a "tome" of History, but, there's already been a revolt and rebellion with Russian Nobility getting thrown over the balcony to the spears below and some Behind the scenes machinitions by the lovely and intellegent Sophia...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

It's time to select the theme for our July group read. You can go over and give your nomination at the thread before May 29th.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Vote for the July group read theme before June 5th:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Rizwan]

Almost at the 2/3rd of The Great Zoo of China. Insanely preposterous, outlandish, outrageous, unbelievable sequences (keyword is 'insane') one after the other... And just as much pure unadulterated FUN! Matthew 'Madman' Reilly is at his best in what he does, and I'm loving it like always.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Rizwan wrote: "Almost at the 2/3rd of The Great Zoo of China. Insanely preposterous, outlandish, outrageous, unbelievable sequences (keyword is 'insane') one after the other... And just as much pu..."

Cool! Looking forward to our group read next month!

[Sonny]

Started reading Red Rising yesterday.

[Sonny]

Started reading Red Rising yesterday. About 100 pages in. So far so good.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Rizwan wrote: "Almost at the 2/3rd of The Great Zoo of China. Insanely preposterous, outlandish, outrageous, unbelievable sequences (keyword is 'insane') one after the other... And just as much pu..."

I agree with you Rizwan. I finished this a few weeks ago and it was a lot of fun. Definitely a Jurassic Park feel to it. I highly recommend it for our next month's group read.

[Rizwan]

Lisa P wrote: "I agree with you Rizwan. I finished this a few weeks ago and it was a lot of fun. Definitely a Jurassic Park feel to it. I highly recommend it for our next month's group read."

Just finished it mere minutes ago. As I was hoping a typical feverishly fastpaced nonstop actionpacked bombastic Matt Reilly read. I was glued to the book for the last couple of days. And as per most of the Reilly-novels, short on character developments and depths but no shortage on close calls, convenience and coincidences :P Still this one is pure timepass summer-blockbuster entertainment, just what I need from Reilly. I gave it 4 stars. Looking forward to the next months group read discussions!

Here's my review of The Great Zoo of China:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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

I'm still working through a non-fiction Historical book about Peter the Great. I may be strange and, I find it interesting. 37 hours. I wonder what happened to Alexis and Afrosina's child?.... (yes, it's a mystery) and who/how Alexis died.... just wondering... :)

[Scott]

I read Predator One and Cycle of the Werewolf. I timed it pretty good so that this morning I could start Finders Keepers.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The July group read book nomination process is open. Drop by the make your suggestion before June 13th.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The July group read poll is up. It closes on June 20th. Any AAA group member is welcome to vote in the poll.


https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Rizwan]

Just finished yesterday one of the BEST book I've read this year: Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Such a wonderful little book, I just can't praise enough! Loved the character of Coraline, loved the writing of Gaiman. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

We're selecting the August group read theme, and you're more than welcome to contribute. Here's the discussion thread:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

We're currently voting on a theme for our August group read. Feel free to cast your vote before July 5th.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Jordan]

Has Anyone read the Jason Bourne books? Im half way first the 1st one and it's amazing

[Rizwan]

Currently on a Neil Gaiman rush... After Fortunately the Milk, Coraline, The Graveyard Book, just finished his The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which was as usual simply great and beautiful. He has quickly became one of my most favorite author in just a couple of weeks. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jordan]

What are Neil Gaiman's books about? I've been told about him but never really looked at him.

[Scott]

Rizwan wrote: "Just finished yesterday one of the BEST book I've read this year: Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Such a wonderful little book, I just can't praise enough! Loved the character of Coraline, lov..."

The movie is really good also.

[Scott]

I finished Finders Keepers about a week ago. It was on par with Mr. Mercedes.

Then I started The Girl on the Train.

[Rizwan]

In the middle of Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, armageddon has never been funnier or insaner imo.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

We're nominating our August group read in the theme of Pirates. Feel free to drop by and make a nomination before July 15th.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The August group read poll is up. It closes on July 23rd!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The September group read theme nominations thread is open. The poll will go up on August 4th:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The September group read theme poll is open. It will close on the 12th of August.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Stephen]

James Patterson

[Scott]

I've recently finished The Girl on the Train and Every Fifteen Minutes. Both were good suspense books.

Now I'm reading Dark Star: An Oral Biography of Jerry Garcia.

[Stephen]

W.E.B. Griffin

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Time to nominate our September group read. You can do so here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Rizwan]

Reading the 2nd novel of Chess Team series Instinct. Mysterious contagious desease spreading, ancient secrets and mysteries to find a cure, exotic and rough terrains, death squads giving chase at every turn.... All the familiar elements are present, I'm becoming bored with all these modern A/A containing more or less the same formula. Still, the writing of Robinson is enjoyable, and the main characters of Chess Team are all very likeable, so its a good read. But I really hope for something new in the next books of the series.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The September group read poll is up. You can help pick our Globe-Trotting Adventure read next month by voting before August 26th!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Scott]

I recently read Dark Star: An Oral Biography of Jerry Garcia and The Last Kind Words. I highly recommend The Last Kind Words.

Now I'm reading Cat's Cradle.

[Rizwan]

Currently reading , newly released 2nd book of the Sam Dryden series by Patrick Lee. He's quickly became my new favorite techno-action thriller author, breakneck fast suspense, no-nonsense action and just the right amount of "out there" sci-fi to make things really interesting.

[Michael]

Currently reading

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I just finished Fat Assassins and I "got to stop by and recommend it". This is a sort of comic/action adventure. I hadn't been aware of the book or the writer though the book goes back to 2011. I found the book fall down funny and gave it 5 stars (and most of you know I don't do that often).

I needed a laugh and got lots. Well, anyway since neither the book(s) nor the author had been on my radar until i saw this recommended by a friend here I thought I'd mention it for others who'd missed it.

[Michael]

Mike wrote: "Currently reading "

Just finished the book. Not a must-read, but still an entertaining diversion about recruiting the Mafia in Sicily to support the Allied invasion of the island during WWII.

[Sharon]

Just finished Waiting for Shadow which is a prequel for a series. I will almost always try a book with a dog on the cover and am often disappointed, but definitely not in this case. Definitely an introduction to a series, but I was hooked on this one from the beginning. This author is starting to be one of the 'new to me" authors I look for.

[Michael]

Just finished . It's the 4th book in a series. Very entertaining.