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An addicting book with snarky humor, you say? I've got the perfect thing, the Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning ! It's an urban fantasy that's just plain old fun, and has quite a cult following and so I'm confident recommending it.Darkfever It's technically not YA, but I actually think of it in the young adult category. (except for some of the later books *wink*)
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Snarky humor and quirky characters?
would probably be one of my first picks then.Either that, or
if you'd rather have less dark and more fluff.
Lynn wrote: "I have had a bit of a rough week, and I just want to drown in a book. I want something to read that is very hard to put down. I like science fiction, fantasy, chick lit, and mystery, but mostly I l..." Lynn, I think you might need to meet Terry Pratchett.
I had a quick look at your books and didn't see anything by him there, and he is the king of snarky humour and quirky characters.
I'd suggesting beginning with Wyrd Sisters and then continuing on with Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat in Witches Abroad.
Basically anything that features the Discworld would probably be fine :)
I've read most of Pratchett and both Hex Hall books. Should update those. I read Pratchett way before Goodreads, so it's a matter of catching up. The witch books are my favorites... :)I am interested in the Necromancer book, so I added that to my to read list.
Thanks for the suggestions, all!
And there I was thinking that I might introduce you to the wild and whacky Discworld, Lynn. How about Artemis Fowl instead?
Also read most of those. Got a little confusing there in the later books, but the first book is fun. Did most of those on audio. That's part of my problem with finding books. *sigh* I've read so much it's hard to find new stuff.
Lynn wrote: "I have had a bit of a rough week, and I just want to drown in a book. I want something to read that is very hard to put down. I like science fiction, fantasy, chick lit, and mystery, but mostly I l..."Have you read
it's chick lit, and hysterical. As well as quirky and snarky a bit.
Kind of a random question directed to those of you who have read our BOM for May
. Would this book be appropriate for the middle school crowd? Does it have any "adult themes"? Keeping in mind that some middle schoolers are ready for more advanced material than typical middle grade (they're big Hunger Games fans, etc).I usually send all of my books to my brother's sixth grade class (he's the teacher not a student, lol) after I finish reading but if this book isn't appropriate for mature sixth graders then I'll just get it on Kindle.
Lynn wrote: "I have had a bit of a rough week, and I just want to drown in a book. I want something to read that is very hard to put down. I like science fiction, fantasy, chick lit, and mystery, but mostly I l..."Lynn, have you read any Meg Cabot? She is awesome at humor and snarkiness. I especially love the books she writes that are all e-mails between ppl. They are hysterical and great reads.
If you're not into Meg, I just discovered a new author I love, Pamela DuMond, who happens to be a GR author as well. She has one YA book, but for your needs I would recommend her Cupcake Series - hysterical Chick Lit for sure! Here is the cover of the first one:
. I've read 2 of the 3. Loved them both. Hope this helps, Becky.
I'd like a rec from the e-readers.I currently have a nook simple touch and I love it. I love the e-ink, the highlight and note options, the battery life, the storage capacity, being able to go straight to a certain page or chapter, bookmarking, font size/options, shelving options, no ads.
Since I love the nook already I thought I'd get the simple touch with glowlight because I frequently read all night and my husband kind of hates me for keeping the light on all the time. I've read alot of reviews about the nook with glow getting holes/tears in between the light and the screen and having a hard time getting replacements. I'm put off on the idea of the upgrade now.
If anyone has gotten the glow nook recently, have you had that problem? I know eventually with that many people complaining they will see it's a problem and tweak their design but I think it's early yet for them to have started that process.
Or if anyone has the kindle that glows, does it have the hole problem? If not, does it have all the lovely features I said before that I don't want to lose?
I do have a paperwhite but I have only been reading galleys on my Kindle since I can email those directly to my device, so I probably don't do enough reading on it for there to have been any reasons for malfunction yet. Everything else I've been reading on my Nook HD (the new tablet).Maybe someone who does a lot more heavy-duty reading than I do on the paperwhite can answer you. I'm pretty sure both Jenny and Wendy use theirs a lot.
As for the difference between the Nook and Kindle with lights, I think they're considered pretty comparable on weight, battery life, etc. One might be slightly better than the other in a certain area, but I doubt any difference is huge.
I know someone who has a Nook glow and loves it. There is a Nook group on GR, so you might want to browse it and see if you can find out how often that problem happens.
The Paperwhite is a lot better than the Nook Glow as far as how its made and how the light is distributed across the screen. It doesn't have those problems with the holes or tearing. If you're not into Kindle though, you could get the Kobo with the light because it is very similar to the Kindle Paperwhite and your epubs will already be compatible with it.The Kindle has all of the features of the Nook plus some (such as the X-Ray feature which will show you some cool data such as everywhere a particular character is mentioned in a chapter or book, etc.). The Kobo I'd imagine would also have those functions that you like in the Nook. They're pretty standard features I think.
I didn't realize the Kobo was similar. Are there more country options for Kobo?
I'm not sure about Kobo's country options. I know their ebook store is not as extensive as Amazon's or B&N's, but since it's epub I don't suppose that matters as much. The devices are really nice. If I ever leave my Kindle for another ereader, it'd probably be a Kobo. They have 2 models with the lights: the Kobo Glo and the Kobo Aura HD.
I need a good book to read, when my school semester is over, to get me back into reading mode.
Daniel, do you have any specific Genre's or types of books you prefer over others? Stand alones or series? Can get a better idea of what to recommend after that...
exactly what i was going to ask becky :D
Daniel wrote: "I need a good book to read, when my school semester is over, to get me back into reading mode."I'm pretty sure I can think of a couple that you can FINISH reading. But other than that:
Becky wrote: "Daniel, do you have any specific Genre's or types of books you prefer over others? Stand alones or series? Can get a better idea of what to recommend after that..."Daniel's pretty much our resident fantasy freak, so now you'll know for next time. :) I'm not surprised that Jenny has it covered already.
Speaking of, I gotta get nominations for games, sports and hobbies going soon for July, so if you have any expertise to lend me, you know where to find me Jenny...
Daniel wrote: "I need a good book to read, when my school semester is over, to get me back into reading mode."
Did you end up finishing
??
Did you end up finishing
??
well in that case, I recommend that and only that!
Becky wrote: "Daniel, do you have any specific Genre's or types of books you prefer over others? Stand alones or series? Can get a better idea of what to recommend after that..."fantasy books mostly
Jenny wrote: "Daniel wrote: "I need a good book to read, when my school semester is over, to get me back into reading mode."I'm pretty sure I can think of a couple that you can FINISH reading. But other than t..."
Yes I will finish those books. I'm sorry I haven't finished them. I will finish those first then start the other recommendations.
Stacia (this space for rent) wrote: "Becky wrote: "Daniel, do you have any specific Genre's or types of books you prefer over others? Stand alones or series? Can get a better idea of what to recommend after that..."Daniel's pretty m..."
Thank you Stacia! I like that title.
I need to read another boy like Gabriel.
I'm trying to think of another specific character like Gabriel but I'm drawing a blank. Are you looking for a certain quality or character quirk?I keep seeing Altered compared to the Merrick family vibe but I haven't had a chance to read it yet to know if this is true or not.
The Collector has a few similar moments, but wasn't as close I'd expected, given the constant Merrick comparisons. Although, there is the self-assured guy with the shy/brainy girl combo, which is not all that far off from Gabriel and Layne, probably.
I picked up The Collector tonight but didn't make it far before I threw it in the 'maybe later' pile. That kid needs to update his vocabulary fo shiz.Basically what I mean to ask for is slightly mean but hilarious-epic one-liners please- cocky might be the word I need to use?
Someone who can walk the line between charming ass and total douche without falling over the edge into Summer's Eve.
I'd ask for an asshole but I'm not sure that says it right. I want something closer to a Merrick than a Deamon Black.
Something like
mayhaps? I seen a few raves. Maybe I need an adult book to get me out of the 3 star rut. Anyone here read this kind of adult? I think I'll try it anyway.
I read a lot of adult and some smut. It's on my list to get to at some point but most of the "hyped" books tend to disappoint, so I'm not holding my breath. LMAO @ falling over the edge into Summer's Eve. Let me look through my list tonight and see if I can find something closer to what you want.
I have sort of a weird request: I'm close with my 13 year old cousin, but I'm also 12 years older than her, and I was reading books that most kids my age weren't when I was her age, so I have a sort of skewed idea of what she might enjoy or would be appropriate?I know that she really liked
so I was thinking maybe
?And I was thinking maybe the Wrinkle in Time books, or Catherynne Valente's Fairyland series but 13 is such a weird age so idk. Help??
At that age I remember one of my favorite series was Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce. I think it would be appropriate from what I remember.Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons I think would also be fine for a 13 year old.
Ooh, Alanna. That completely slipped my mind for some reason!
Christina wrote: "I have sort of a weird request: I'm close with my 13 year old cousin, but I'm also 12 years older than her, and I was reading books that most kids my age weren't when I was her age, so I have a sor..."Does she have a favourite genre, Christina?
I think probably fantasy? Something princessy but not too-princessy. And I know she likes mythological stuff, dragons, pegasi that sort of thing.
Hmmm, perhaps Dragonsong and maybe Magician: Master? Our son began Magician at the age of 11, and there's nothing age inappropriate - it's just a big thick book!
Christina wrote: "I think probably fantasy? Something princessy but not too-princessy. And I know she likes mythological stuff, dragons, pegasi that sort of thing."
was a book that Stephen King wrote so that her 13 years old daughter could read some novel of his. If she's not too princess-y she could enjoy it. I loved it! I must say that I read it at 17, though.
If she wouldn't mind something that's more of an adventure based pnr instead of hard edged fantasy (and the heroine is likable), this trilogy would work well for the age group.
Sandra wrote: "Christina wrote: "I think probably fantasy? Something princessy but not too-princessy. And I know she likes mythological stuff, dragons, pegasi that sort of thing."[bookcover:The Eyes Of The Drag..."
Eyes of the Dragon is actually a really good book. I've read that one too.
and
are both good dragony books. I think they would work. or maybe 
I also loved
when I was younger.Clearly I ran with the dragon idea.
Awesome, thanks for the suggestions guys!
Sandra wrote: "Christina wrote: "I think probably fantasy? Something princessy but not too-princessy. And I know she likes mythological stuff, dragons, pegasi that sort of thing."[bookcover:The Eyes Of The Drag..."
That looks good!
Natalie wrote: "At that age I remember one of my favorite series was Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce. I think it would be appropriate from what I remember.Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons I thi..."I have wanted to read
but I need to pick books that I can read within two months and have to pick only a few
Christina wrote: "Awesome, thanks for the suggestions guys!"Um I read
when I was younger and it was really good.
It is. There are books and characters that you can remember forever and this one has it. But also
!So, please hurry up, Daniel, because a lot of us are waiting for your thoughts.
Sorry, no pressure intended ;P
Sandra wrote: "It is. There are books and characters that you can remember forever and this one has it. But also
!So, please hurry up, Daniel, because a lot of us are wait..."
Okay okay, I'm sorry. I have never been this challenged by school in my life. I usually just breeze through it but not this semester. I promise to get it done within 1-3 days after getting it.
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