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So many series I haven't gotten to yet! Too many good books out there haha. I wish I had more reading time!
I am afraid to read it -- the wait has already been painful!
Katy wrote: "So many series I haven't gotten to yet! Too many good books out there haha. I wish I had more reading time!"I'm having the same problem. My to-read shelf is getting insane and I want to read all of them NEXT!
Melanie wrote: "does any one have any favorite Adult paranormal books?I feel I wish the expand my Paranormal horizons"
In addition to the ones already recommended I'd add these (first one in series):
LOL -- I was wondering the same thing. :D Likely b/c we still have no release date on the next one!
LOL!! That wait is killing me!Also, perhaps because it's M/M and I know that's not for everyone... though it is an AMAZING series!
Wendy F wrote: "LOL!! That wait is killing me!Also, perhaps because it's M/M and I know that's not for everyone... though it is an AMAZING series!"
You had me at M/M - I've put the first PsyCop on my TBR list.
Oh yeah, if you like M/M it's DEFINITE read. The first few are shorts, but they get longer and longer.
I would say the first two are about 3.5 stars, #3++ are 4-5 stars.She has other books and series I like too (she being the author):
holy cow! this thread dropped from my updates for some reason!
but clearly I asked the right people for recs!
I'm feeling overwhelmed haha, good news most of these are in my library (which was lucky cause Melbourne libraries suck compared to the Gold Coast)
some of these look soooo awesome!
but clearly I asked the right people for recs!
I'm feeling overwhelmed haha, good news most of these are in my library (which was lucky cause Melbourne libraries suck compared to the Gold Coast)
some of these look soooo awesome!
Melanie, check your inbox.
Hey guys, I'm unsure if this is the place to ask this but I need a recommendation for my kiddies. It's a group of 4 girls in 5th grade they are English as a second language students and I want to read a cute book with them. In looking for something like American girls and house on mango street. Any ideas?
Has anyone read Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi? I'm trying to decide if I should read it. I really liked the sample I listened to, but I've heard it's really violent in places and I don't like books that go into really graphic detail. What did readers think? Normally I hate spoilers, but in this case, they might help me make up my mind.
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Elaina wrote: "Hey guys, I'm unsure if this is the place to ask this but I need a recommendation for my kiddies. It's a group of 4 girls in 5th grade they are English as a second language students and I want to r..."Wow, I wish I could help out but most of my favorite books from childhood were at a slightly lower reading/grade level, and the youngest I've read lately is more middle grade type of stuff. Are you specifically wanting historical books?
Nadia wrote: "Has anyone read Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi? I'm trying to decide if I should read it. I really liked the sample I listened to, but I've heard it's really violent in places and I don't like bo..."
I haven't read it but there's a few comments on the book in this topic you might want to check out : http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...
Honestly I'm just looking for books that are on the 5th grade level. The only reason I mentioned those were because those were the only books I read around that age, that would be appropriate. Now I'm just stuck.
Elaina wrote: "Honestly I'm just looking for books that are on the 5th grade level. The only reason I mentioned those were because those were the only books I read around that age, that would be appropriate. Now ..."How about things like The Bridge to Tarabithia, Tuck Everlasting and The Chronicles of Narnia. Of course they may be difficult if these students reading level is low due to language decoding. Also I love Letters to Riffka
it might be something they can relate to because it deals with a young Russian girls struggles with immigration.
What about the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson stuff? The kids I know around that age like this kind of stuff:
All of the kids that I know around age 10 are boys. Some of these will appeal to girls as well, but if there are some more 'girly' series that 10 year olds are into these days, I'm not aware of them.
You could try older stuff like this:
Elaina, Diane and Jenny's recs are wonderful reads and great places to start. You could also do some Roald Dahl like
. Or Beverly Cleary like
.
Elaina wrote: "Honestly I'm just looking for books that are on the 5th grade level. The only reason I mentioned those were because those were the only books I read around that age, that would be appropriate. Now ..."judy b moody, they are funny and she has an annoying brother too
James patterson writes one about middle school.
diary of wimpy kids, they are aimed at boys but my 5th grade daughter loves it.
How about little house on the prarire?
Charlie and the chocolate factory, anything by Beverly cleary, and there is trixie belden nancy drew or the betsy books ( cant remember more of title or author
Hillary wrote: "
I cannot remember if it really was guy/girl pov in the first book, but ..."
Something Like Normal
First Comes Love
I have a question about
. Is it 1. good 2. worth reading 3. a good depiction of a main character who you shouldn't root for but want to anyway?I've read the synopsis, and I'm looking for a book with this tone.
If you don't recommend Hushed, are there other books with this same dark feel with a bit of romance from a male perspective that you would recommend?
Thanks :)
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I really liked Hushed. It has an extremely annoying female lead character who I wanted to strangle, but I loved the actual story and how this guy was running around doing bad things with no real conscience about it.The romance is not the prominent part of the story but it does develop into a sweet m/m romance toward the end.
I had similar feelings about The Storyteller as I did Hushed, except Storyteller adds a bit of a fairy tale element to the book, whereas Hushed is just a straight contemporary with a dark side.
Are you specifically looking for contemporary books or is it mainly the anti-hero/potential villain type of lead you're looking to read about?
I'm looking specifically for dark YA male voices that are done well and are a semi-villain. Or at least someone who starts out with "man, I really hate him, but want to know why he acts that way" and becomes "he's the best person ever"While I would prefer contemporary, I'm okay with whatever fits that description as long as it's not high fantasy or historical fiction.
I'm writing a contemporary YA for NaNo with this feel to it. I want to read a few books prior to editing the manuscript so that I can make sure that mine hits the mark I'm aiming for. ^_^
Because I just realized that I have never read an anti-hero story with a male MC voice, and I probably should, considering.
I'll probably add both Hushed and The Storyteller to my list, since I really need to explore different voices... But any other recommendations will definitely get added too!
Rachel wrote: "I'm looking specifically for dark YA male voices that are done well and are a semi-villain. Or at least someone who starts out with "man, I really hate him, but want to know why he acts that way" ..."Try Rotters by Daniel Kraus.
It's actually more the opposite, in that the main character doesn't start out as a "villian" but his transformation is interesting and there are some really creep supporting (adult) characters. And it's very well written.Here's the link to my review if it will help determine if this is along the lines of what you are looking for. Don't be put off by me givig it only 3 stars; quality wise, this is much higher.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Emily - I'll definitely add it to my list.I also found the Male Protags thread on here, so I'll be picking up a bunch of recommendations that way too :)
Thanks for the input!
Hi, all. So I got a weird obsession nagging at me the last day or two: Anyone know a good, dramatic YA where school life plays a significant part? Any sub-genre (contemporary, fantasy, M/M, F/M, dystopian, sci-fi, etc, I mean anything).
Share your favorites, please!
Sarah wrote: "Hi, all. So I got a weird obsession nagging at me the last day or two: Anyone know a good, dramatic YA where school life plays a significant part? Any sub-genre (contemporary, fantasy, M/M, F/..."
sara dessen's book tend to focus on school life id suggest lock and key or just listen, also thirteen reasons why by asher
Those are all ones I've read myself, that I thought fit.
Oooh, there are A LOT of these. Here are a few:specialty school:
boarding or private school / high school:
college:
Thanks for these, Elaina, Wendy and Jenny! A couple I've already read, and the others look really promising.
Ok so I'm looking for a new YA series that is not a dystopia and not paranormal. And preferable not only a love story. I mean, I know nearly all books have a romance but I don't want that to be the primary plot. Paranormal and dystopia are usually my favorites, I'm just tired of them and want something totally different by a whole new author.
Any suggestions?
is one of my all time favs, more fantasy and steampunkishness
another good fantasy.
- PIRATES!
I mostly only have fantasy ones that are not para or dystopian the only non fantasy one I can think of is
lol which I dont think would be to helpfullooo or
Have you read
? I think it's for any age. Male lead. Fantasy. A classic I have recommended to men too. You can try and stop at #1 (as I did for decades because I didn't know there were more to come).
Sandra wrote: "Have you read ? I think it's for any age. Male lead. Fantasy. A classic I have recommended to men too. You can try and stop at #1 (as I did for decades because..."
The Movie was rather confusing and fun, and nothing like the book what so ever haha
? I think it's for any age. Male lead. Fantasy. A classic I have recommended to men too. You can try and stop at #1 (as I did for decades because..."The Movie was rather confusing and fun, and nothing like the book what so ever haha
hmm thanks i might check out some of those. I've picked up "Tomorrow" A few times and almost bought it. Never heard of Earthsea
Casey wrote: "hmm thanks i might check out some of those. I've picked up "Tomorrow" A few times and almost bought it. Never heard of Earthsea"
"Tomorrow" is one a my favs, it also has a spin of series
and a movie! (Yay for aussy movies :D) I would really recommend it
"Tomorrow" is one a my favs, it also has a spin of series
and a movie! (Yay for aussy movies :D) I would really recommend it
Casey wrote: "Ok so I'm looking for a new YA series that is not a dystopia and not paranormal. And preferable not only a love story. I mean, I know nearly all books have a romance but I don't want that to be the..."I'm just gonna list some of series that I like by genre. A couple of them have been mentioned but here they are:
High Fantasy:
Seven Realms
Fire and Thorns
The Queen's Thief
Study Series (or ANYTHING by Maria V. Snyder, really)
The Prydain Chronicles
Abhorsen Chronicles
Lumatere Chronicles
Graceling Realm
Some other first books in new fantasy series that you may want to check out, if you haven't:
Speculative Fiction:
Leviathan (steampunk/alternate history)
Under the Never Sky (post-apocalyptic - a dystopian element inside biodomes, but mostly survival outside the domes in a crazy jacked up world that will kill you)
Across the Universe (space! first book has some mild dystopian elements)
Dust Lands (post-apocalyptic - 2nd book has an emerging dystopia)
Horror:
The Monstrumologist
Contemp:
Heist Society:
Adult High Fantasy: (I'm including these particular adult series because they have protagonists that are teens/20s.)
The Kingkiller Chronicles:
Mistborn:
Night Angel Trilogy:
A Song of Ice and Fire: (worth it for Arya alone)
Jenny wrote: "Casey wrote: "Ok so I'm looking for a new YA series that is not a dystopia and not paranormal. And preferable not only a love story. I mean, I know nearly all books have a romance but I don't want ..."
well just show me up haha
also night angel...so inlove!
well just show me up haha
also night angel...so inlove!
Jenny is the queen of lists.
Yea I stole a few from your list now, so thanks for making my TBR even larger! GOSH!
hi guys! I've been trying this new thing where I start reading books outside my usual YA tendancy. I'm getting better at finding Adult UF and PNR (though I haven't gotten around to reading many of them yet haha) and I'm working on reading more of the classics.
However I'm looking for a good non YA Contemprary/Romance. I like thought provoking books as well as tear jerkers. Whenever I try to find something at the book store I get so overwhelmed that I give up because I have no idea what to look for :P
I liked books like
and
(though I'm trying to stay away from anymore Sparks. Also, I wouldn't mind any horror or thrillers, as I haven't really ventured outside Stephen King and James Patterson haha.
Thanks!
Ok I'm stuck between reading matched, city of fallen angels, delirium, and the iron king. Which book should I read first?
Casey wrote: "Ok so I'm looking for a new YA series that is not a dystopia and not paranormal. And preferable not only a love story. I mean, I know nearly all books have a romance but I don't want that to be the..."I'm late to the party here- but once I got into it I really enjoyed The Luxe series. Its basically historical young adult fiction. There is definitely romance in there, but lots of other stuff worth reading. The trick to this series, though, is that you have to read past the first book.
Ok YA fans- I need some help! I am kind of requesting help all over the place (hope no one gets ticked off) but I am struggling. I just finished
and realized that the next installment is not due out until late 2013--- I am DYING of anticipation here!!! The problem is that I keep reading unfinished series. Note to self: must stop doing that!
I do not at all have the patience to find out what is going to happen to Kate and Daemon in the Lux series, or Tris in the Divergence series, or to find out what will happen next in
or in
... I am screwed..
Someone tell me what to do next!
The emotions are overwhelming me!
Basically this is me right now:
Can someone suggest a solid YA series that is completed that I can read while I wait for the shocking conclusions to these nail biters!?
Also- worth noting that I've read the vampire academy series already.
Thank you fellow bookworms!!!
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And I can totally understand and respect that you don't like the series. And I actually like the..."
That's what the *intense* folks don't get and constantly leaves me shaking my head. It's a different opinion on a book...not a personal attack.
Mostly I think it's cool how two people with similar interests and who love a lot of the same books, can diverge so drastically on others.