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Olivia "So many books--so little time."" | 31 comments I just started reading Nexus by Ramez Naam. So far I've been enjoying it--it's about an illegal drug called Nexus which causes its users' minds to become linked.


cece (slowpokereads) (slowpokereads) Just started Bone Gap


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Faith McKay (faithmckay) | 23 comments Sierra wrote: "Just started Bone Gap"

I liked that :)

I just started Heir of the Dog


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Re-read Tortured by Amanda McIntyre which I enjoyed but not as much as the first time I read it, its a bit of a ridiculous book, definitely a guilty pleasure.
About to start re-reading Mistborn The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) by Brandon Sanderson which I'm really looking forward too. Then I'll (hopefully) be reading Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts, #4) by Stacia Kane Chasing Magic (Downside Ghosts, #5) by Stacia Kane


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Anita (neet413) | 89 comments Currently on an adventure with my two favorite social outcasts, Serge and Coleman. The Riptide Ultra-Glide (Serge Storms, #16) by Tim Dorsey

“Caught’ is a funny word,” said Serge. “Most criminals catch themselves, like getting stuck at three A.M. in an air duct over a car-stereo store, and the people opening up in the morning hear crying and screaming from the ceiling, and the fire department has to get him out with spatulas and butter. If your arrest involves a lot of butter, or, even more embarrassing, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, then you actually need to go to jail, if for nothing else just some hang time to inner-reflect.”
― Tim Dorsey, The Riptide Ultra-Glide: A Novel


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Finished Mistborn The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) by Brandon Sanderson was really good, as expected. Starting Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts, #4) by Stacia Kane next.


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Anita (neet413) | 89 comments Almost halfway through The Store by Bentley Little . Haven't read any good horror lately, it's my favorite genre but I've been caught up in urban fantasy lately. And let me tell you, this book is getting pretty diabolical, very reminiscent of earlier King, like Needful Things. I'm enjoying this very much!


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Becky | 251 comments Enchanted Erotic Bedtime Stories For Women by Nancy Madore and Urban Mermaid by Howard Parsons


Olivia "So many books--so little time."" | 31 comments Currently I'm reading the legal thriller The Associate by John Grisham. A law school graduate is blackmailed into committing corporate espionage at a large firm. So far it has been a page-turner.


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Faith McKay (faithmckay) | 23 comments I am in the middle of Magic Edge (Dragon Born Alexandria, #1) by Ella Summers


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Levi Underhill | 2 comments I've seen so many posts like this. Really for me, I just found it smart to create a spreadsheet of all the books I've read and a short summary. Most of these books I purchased online so I have an okay Idea as to how many people actually recommended these books as well.

1. Look Again by Lisa Scottoline : http://amzn.to/1YXBNax

This book portrayed a mother's love regardless of how you became a parent. Not only that, it had you asking yourself, would you, could you, make that call? There is a real emotional pull between doing what is right and NEVER wanting to give away your own child. I think that the way she goes about finding out the truth is a very real look at not wanting to show all your cards until you absolutely have to.

2. 15th Affair by James Patterson : http://amzn.to/1YXCbWk

I love reading James Patterson's book; but I especially love and enjoy the Woman's Murder Club series. A cop, a medical examiner, a reporter and a prosecutor make up the club, and when they get together, look out! This book was special. Can Boxer trust her husband. He was missing for over a week, and Boxer finds out he has lied to her. I don't want to reveal too much, but this book kept me turning pages all day. Yep, I could not stop reading it and read it one day. I highly recommend it.

3. The City of Mirrors: A Novel by Justin Cronin : http://amzn.to/1YXBUmk

Really loved this trilogy - will make an excellent film if they ever get around to making it!!! I only wish I had been able to read these books consecutively without waiting for a few years between each one. It was a little difficult to catch up on things and remember where the story I had left off. Although, I will say this one was easier to jump into than the leap from the first book to the second.

4. The Last Mile (Amos Decker series) by David Baldacci : http://amzn.to/1XvtROM

The Last Mile refers to the last journey a Death Row inmate walks as he or she heads toward his/her execution (even if it is only 30 to 50 yards or so). In this novel, the author begins his story with Melvin Mars, a convicted murderer on the Texas death row, just hours before his execution. Spared by a confession by an individual awaiting execution in Alabama, Melvin's case attracts the attention of Amos Decker, the Memory Man, traveling to his new job with an FBI Task Force?

5. Extreme Prey by John Sandford : http://amzn.to/1YXCdxH

I've read everything this guy has written. Some I like more than others but he has never failed to disappoint me! These books are the reason I think I'd like Minnesota..... I'm especially fond of the books featuring Lucas Davenport. If you are looking for an absorbing read, then look no further. This one is perfect for the plane! I started it on the flight out to NYC and finished it on the return flight home. Enjoy!

That's My Contribution. :)


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Matt Parker | 2 comments I'm currently reading Predator Cities x 4 and The Traction Codex by Philip Reeve by Philip Reeve


It's a wonderful set of books. I just loved the idea of massive mobile cities trundling around, eating one another, but when I got into it, I found that it was so much more than that.

There are some great characters. My favorite must be Hester because she is so tough and resourceful, but there is a vulnerability in her that everyone can relate to.


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Cortney Levi wrote: "I've seen so many posts like this. Really for me, I just found it smart to create a spreadsheet of all the books I've read and a short summary. Most of these books I purchased online so I have an o..."

Glad to hear about #3!!!!! I finally received it yesterday, it was not released in the US until two days ago!!!!! I can't wait to start it, I have a few other obligations/buddy reads first, but I hope to read it in July!!!!!


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Cortney I just started Dark Currents (Agent of Hel, #1) by Jacqueline Carey for a Buddy Read, and am simultaneously reading Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs , I started this on my own, but a friend wanted to buddy read, so it is currently on hold waiting on her to finish her book!


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M. Robert Randolph (mrobertrandolph) I'm currently reading: Abomination and The Wind Through the Keyhole.

Both are great so far. Sometimes I get bored reading the same thing straight through, so I have to mix it up and read two or three at the same time.


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Anita (neet413) | 89 comments Been on my nightstand for a long while now, tonight I will finally begin American Gods by Neil Gaiman


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Matt wrote: "I'm currently reading Predator Cities x 4 and The Traction Codex by Philip Reeve by Philip Reeve


It's a wonderful set of books. I just loved the idea of massive mobile cities ..."


How good is this series!! i was so impressed by the first book!
been meaning to read the rest.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments devouring the Downside Ghosts series.


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Matt Parker | 2 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "How good is this series!! i was so impressed by the first book!
been meaning to read the rest."


Definitely read the rest. The traction cities get even more interesting (ice cities, raft cities) and the characters, and the relationships between them, get deeper.

I'm on the third book, and I'm enjoying it immensely.


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Danielle's Books (daniellesbooks) Finally getting to read Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
It's so good!


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Matt wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "How good is this series!! i was so impressed by the first book!
been meaning to read the rest."

Definitely read the rest. The traction cities get even more interesting (ice ci..."


I can't imagine how the cities possibly get more interesting!! lol. I definitely will, I'll see if my library has them avaiable (thats where i randomly came across the first one).


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Jeremy Croston | 0 comments I found a fun book called Cobalt. So far the story is intriguing and reminds me of one of those old sci-fi channel movies.


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The Angry Lawn Gnome (mostlyharmlessreviews) Just finished Twice Shy (Twice Shy #1) by Patrick Freivald and am almost done with the sequel Special Dead (Twice Shy, #2) by Patrick Freivald .

Pretty good, but in all honesty I think this could have been edited down to one book. Too long for the material. Kind of a silly cliffhanger at the end of the first book as well. Would recommend reading this with both books at hand, if this sort of thing interests you.


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Becky | 251 comments Wild From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed and The Lives and Loves of Daisy and Violet Hilton A True Story of Conjoined Twins by Dean Jensen


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Cortney Just finished The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa

Now reading Good Omens The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett for a buddy read
And The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1) by Michelle Hodkin Bc I have been dying to read this and I am struggling to put it down to get some sleep!


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Becky | 251 comments Been busy so haven't been able to read as much Wild From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #1) by Erika Johansen


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Finished Dumplin' (Dumplin', #1) by Julie Murphy The Aeronaut's Windlass (The Cinder Spires, #1) by Jim Butcher pretty bummed the second book isnt out for the Aeronauts Windlass, this was definitely my preferred Butcher book so far, I'm very keen to get my hands on the next one!!
LOVED Dumplin, not sure what is was about the book as I've never had serious issues with my weight but it completely moved and inspired me. Was an absolutely brilliant and wonderful read.


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Tammie Tackett finish A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas

and now i reading Three Fates by Nora Roberts Temptation by Nora Roberts Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts


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Jillyn | 212 comments I'm reading The Cellar (The Cellar #1) by Natasha Preston


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Heidi Angell (heidiangell) | 3 comments I am just finishing Dark One One For Sorrow... by Sydnie Beaupré and trying to decide what to read next in my huge TBR pile...


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Sofia (fivesunflowers) | 17 comments Currently reading The Tommyknockers by Stephen King and Takeover (Theresa MacLean #1) by Lisa Black


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 133 comments I'm just starting to read The Trouble with Time (Time Rats Book 1) by Lexi Revellian a time travel book and I'm listening to a CD of Jeeves and the Wedding Bells (Jeeves, #16) by Sebastian Faulks


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments finished Firefight (Reckoners, #2) by Brandon Sanderson , not bad though not as good as B.S's usual stuff. 3 stars.

Few pages into The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater feeling so-so about it at the moment.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments reading The Clone Republic (Rogue Clone, #1) by Steven L. Kent and enjoying so far


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Anita (neet413) | 89 comments Reading another Repairman Jack novel, Cold City (Repairman Jack The Early Years, #1) by F. Paul Wilson


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Vivek The secret garden .... its an old classic one ..... i like it has this old english charm to it :)


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Vivek Anna wrote: "I'm just starting to read The Trouble with Time (Time Rats Book 1) by Lexi Revellian a time travel book and I'm listening to a CD of Jeeves and the Wedding Bells (Jeeves, #16) by Sebastian Faulks"

Hows the time travel one coming about.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments finished The Clone Republic (Rogue Clone, #1) by Steven L. Kent looking forward to the next book.

Contemplating on whether i should re-read Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout or not, so i can finally get around to finishing the series.


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Becky | 251 comments far behind Faerie by Delle Jacobs Overruled (The Legal Briefs, #1) by Emma Chase


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Jenn Sternshein (bookdorkjenn) | 4 comments ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "finished Firefight (Reckoners, #2) by Brandon Sanderson, not bad though not as good as B.S's usual stuff. 3 stars.

Few pages into The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater feeling so-so about it at the moment."


I hope you kept going with The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater I didn't think i'd like it at first. I loved other Maggie Stiefvater books but I felt like the writing was so much different in this series.. I got about half way through and man was I glad I made myself keep reading. the book really picks up. If you can hang in there it's an amazing book and although you are still left with quite a few questions the whole series is now out so you won't have to wait around for the next book to come out which is always nice. i'm on the second book and i'm loving it as well, although it's taking me a bit to read through. hope this helps convince you to keep going.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments Jenn wrote: "I hope you kept going withThe Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater ..."

I ended up finishing it.... but i only ended up giving it 3 stars. It did improve, but i still felt only so-so about it. Though Ronan did interest me, he was an unusual character.
I read her Scorpio Races book and absolutely adored it, i was disappointed i didn't enjoy The Raven Boys more.
Have you read any of her other work? and what did you think about it?


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) | 86 comments smashed through Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout in just a couple of hours, was just as good as the first time.

Started The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly and its off to a better start then i expected, really enjoying it - and learning lots of interesting things about large reptiles.


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Anita (neet413) | 89 comments I'm almost halfway through Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne , book 5 of the Iron Druid Chronicles. It's an excellent series, very imaginative and fun to read.


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